scope:

PURPOSE

a. Instruction.

This Instruction is composed of several volumes, each containing its own purpose. The purpose of the overall Instruction, in accordance with the authority in DoD Directive (DoDD) 5124.02 (Reference (a)), is to establish and implement policy, establish procedures, provide guidelines and model programs, delegate authority, and assign responsibilities regarding civilian personnel management within the DoD. .

b. Volume. In accordance with the authority in DoDD 1400.25 (Reference (b)), this Volume:

(1) Reissues Volume 1401 of DoD Instruction 1400.25 (Reference (c)) to establish policy, assign responsibilities, and provide general information concerning personnel policy covering DoD NAF employees and positions.

(2) Updates this issuance in accordance with the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness (USD(P&R)) Memorandum (Reference (d))

APPLICABILITY. This Volume:

a. Applies to OSD, the Military Departments, the Office of the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and the Joint Staff, the Combatant Commands, the Office of the Inspector General of the Department of Defense, the Defense Agencies, the DoD Field Activities, and all other organizational entities within the DoD (hereinafter referred to collectively as the "DoD Components").

b. Applies to all NAF employees and positions within the DoD, including those NAF positions authorized to receive funding from appropriated funds.