The 229th MI Battalion provides command and administrative control for all U.S. Army personnel assigned or attached to the DLIFLC. This organization consists of Headquarters and Headquarters Company (permanent party staff); Companies A, B, C, D, F, and G (Initial Entry Trainee and junior enlisted students); and Company E (senior enlisted and officer students). The 229th MI plans and conducts military training and provides all administrative and logistical support for permanent party and student personnel. Additionally, the 229th MI coordinates and provides logistical and some administrative support for the other Service units at the DLIFLC, the Naval Security Group Detachment, the Marine Corps Detachment, and the Air Force 311th Training Squadron.
The Garrison Commander, an Army colonel, is the principal assistant to the Installation Commander in discharging the responsibilities of Post Commander. The Garrison Commander is charged with providing Base Operations Support to all activities and personnel on the POM. The Garrison Commander directs, oversees, and coordinates Garrison staff and assures coordination with DLIFLC staff, and supervises the operation of the Civilian Personnel Office, the Resource Management Office, and the Information Management Office. As a major additional responsibility, the Garrison Commander supervises the Base Realignment and Closure section, which is responsible for disposing of the excess Ft. Ord properties that the Army is returning to the local civilian community.
As the chief academic officer, the Provost, a civilian, oversees the resident and nonresident foreign language program, instructional methodology and technology, curriculum development, and faculty training. The Provost establishes policy; provides leadership, advice, and guidance on foreign language training for the DLIFLC; and represents the Institute on external academic councils and committees. The Provost has operational control of the Language Schools, the Curriculum and Instruction Directorate, and the Academic Administration Directorate.
The Associate Provost is a senior military officer who acts as liaison among staff, schools, and military units in student matters. The Associate Provost is also Dean of Students, developing and managing policies and regulations governing student academic assessments and making rulings on student relief and rebuttal actions. The Associate Provost also manages the Military Language Instructor program.