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 Reference (a), this volume:

(1) Reissues Volume 250 of DoD Instruction (DoDI) 1400.25 (Reference (b)), and incorporates and cancels Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness (USD(P&R)) memorandums (References (c) and (d)).

(2) Updates policy, assigned roles and responsibilities, and procedures for DoD Components to implement SHCP across DoD.

APPLICABILITY

a. This volume 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 Defense Agencies, the DoD Field Activities, and all other organizational entities within the DoD (referred to collectively in this volume as the "DoD Components").

b. Pursuant to Appendix 3 to Title 5, United States Code (U.S.C.) (also known as the Inspector General Act of 1978 (Reference (e)) the Office of the Inspector General of the Department of Defense (OIG DoD) may follow the provisions of this instruction as a guide, but is not required to comply with its provisions or obtain departmental approval of its workforce plan. The OIG DoD will submit its plan to DoD for informational purposes only.