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 Department of Defense.

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

(1) Establishes and implements policy, assigns responsibilities, provides guidance, and establishes procedures for the classification of DoD NAF positions.

(2) Incorporates and cancels DoD 1401.1-M-1 (Reference (c)), in its entirety.

(3) Incorporates and supersedes portions of Volume 1405 of this Instruction. Specifically, this Volume incorporates and supersedes paragraph 3 of Enclosure 2; paragraphs 2 and 3, paragraphs 6 through 12, and Table 1 of Appendix 1 to Enclosure 2; and subparagraph 1.b.(1) and paragraphs 2 and 3 of Appendix 3 to Enclosure 2 of Volume 1405 of this Instruction.

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").

(1) The Army and Air Force Exchange Service (AAFES) may be considered a DoD Component for the purposes of this Volume if delegated authority to oversee internal NAF classification policy by the Secretary of the Army or the Air Force, as applicable.

(2) The United States Marine Corps, the Navy Exchange Service Command, and the Commander, Navy Installations Command may be considered DoD Components for the purposes of this Volume if delegated authority to oversee internal NAF classification policy by the Secretary of the Navy.

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