scope:

PURPOSE

Instruction. This Instruction is composed of several volumes, each containing its own purpose. The purpose of the overall Instruction is to establish and implement policy, establish procedures, provide guidelines and model programs, delegate authority, and assign responsibilities regarding civilian personnel management within the Department of Defense.

Volume. This Volume of this Instruction:

Reissues Reference (a) to update policy and procedures regarding the employment of civilian ATCs in the Department of Defense.

Delegates authority and prescribes procedures regarding the employment of civilian ATCs in the Department.

Sets the maximum entry age for identified ATC positions and establishes procedures to be used in the waiver process.

Delegates the authority to approve waivers of the entry age.

APPLICABILITY.

This Volume of this Instruction applies to civilian ATC positions in the Department of Defense.