scope:

Purpose:

This issuance is composed of several volumes, each containing its own purpose. In accordance with the authority in DoD Directives 5124.02 and 1400.25: 

• This instruction establishes and implements policy, establishes procedures, provides guidelines and model programs, delegates authority, and assigns responsibilities regarding civilian personnel management within the DoD.
• This volume establishes policy, assigns responsibilities, and provides procedures concerning recruitment, relocation, and retention incentives and supervisory differentials pursuant to Part 575 of Title 5, Code of Federal Regulations (CFR).

APPLICABILITY.

This issuance:

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 (referred to collectively in this issuance as the "DoD Components").

b. Does not apply to employees covered by the Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System.