scope:

PURPOSE.

This Instruction:

Reissues Reference (a) under the authority of Reference (b).

Implements policy, assigns responsibilities, and prescribes procedures under section 402a of Reference (c) to carry out the FSSA Program. 2.

APPLICABILITY

This Instruction applies to the Office of the Secretary of Defense, the Military Departments (including the Coast Guard at all times, including when it is a service in the Department of Homeland Security by agreement with that Department), the Office of the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the Combatant Commands, the Office of the Inspector General, Department of Defense, the Defense Agencies and the DoD Field Activities, and all other organizational entities within the Department of Defense (hereafter referred to collectively as the "DoD Components.") Service members include any members of the Military Services serving on active duty, including Reserve Component members on active-duty orders.