Acts of compassion is defined by its helpfulness. Qualities of compassion are patience and wisdom; kindness and perseverance; warmth and resolve. It is often, though not inevitably, the key component in what manifests in the social context as altruism.
U.S. Army | OAA. Headquarters, Department of the Army is the executive part of the Department of the Army at the seat of Government. It is the highest level headquarters in the Department and exercises directive and supervisory control over it. HQDA is composed of the Office of the Secretary of the Army; Office of the Chief of Staff, Army; the Army Staff; and specifically designated staff support agencies.
within DOD, certain individuals comprise a third category of accountable officials. Departmental Accountable Officials (DAO), are those officials that provide information or data that is subsequently relied upon by a certifying officer. See GAO Redbook, Vol. II, 9-11; DOD FMR, Vol.5, Ch. 2 and Glossary. 1. Certifying Officer.