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.

(1) 2000 Volume Series. The 2000 Volume series of this Instruction, in accordance with the authority in Reference (a), DoDD 5143.01 (Reference (b)), DoD Instruction 1400.25 (Reference (c)), and DoDD 1400.35 (Reference (d)), establishes policy, assigns responsibilities, and provides guidance for DCIPS. Hereinafter the 2000 Volume series of this Instruction shall be referred to as "the DCIPS Volumes."

(2) Volume. This Volume reissues DoD Instruction 1400.25-V2008 (Reference (e)) and, consistent with Intelligence Community Directive Number 655 (References (f)), establishes policy, assigns responsibilities, and prescribes guidance for DCIPS awards and recognition programs.

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 (hereinafter referred to collectively as the "DoD Components with DCIPS positions").

b. Does not apply to employees covered by the Federal Wage System or equivalent, nonappropriated fund employees or foreign national employees. It does not apply to members of the Defense Intelligence Senior Executive Service or the Defense Intelligence Senior Level unless specifically noted in this Volume or addressed in other Volumes of this Instruction.