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. This volume:

(1) Establishes, within the DoD, the policies governing investigation of formal EEO complaints of discrimination in accordance with References (b) through (j).

(2) Prescribes procedures and assigns responsibilities for investigating EEO complaints or resolving them instead of investigating.

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

b. Does not cover complaints of:

(1) Active duty military members;

(2) DoD contractors; their current and former employees, unless there is a joint employee issue or allegation; or applicants for employment with contractors; or

(3) Local nationals employed by the DoD outside the United States.