scope:

Scope and Applicability.

This instruction applies to Federal civilian employees assigned to BUPERS and subordinate commands.

Purpose.

This instruction establishes the Bureau of Naval Personnel (BUPERS) guidance and classification for disciplinary and adverse action procedures per reference (a). Revisions to this instruction include removal of provisions for alternate courses of action, special disciplinary situations, procedures for suspensions, guideline schedule of disciplinary offenses and recommended remedies, and the criteria for determining appropriate penalty or remedy. This instruction is a complete revision and should be read in its entirety.