scope:

PURPOSE. In accordance with the authority in DoD Directive 5134.01 (Reference (a)), this Instruction:

a. Implements section 1711 of title 41, United States Code (Reference (b)) and Office of Management and Budget Circular No. A-131 (Reference (c)) by establishing policy, assigning responsibilities, and defining authorities for the effective administration of the DoD VE Program.

b. Implements the reporting requirements of Reference (c).

c. Establishes and maintains the VE Executive Steering Group (ESG).

d. Establishes and maintains the VE Management Advisory Group (MAG).

APPLICABILITY. This Instruction 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").