scope:

PURPOSE

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 Department of Defense.

Volumes

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

This Volume. This Volume, pursuant to section 1601 of title 10, United States Code (U.S.C.) (Reference (e)), establishes performance management policies, assigns responsibilities, and prescribes procedures for the DCIPS performance management system. Policies regarding performance pay pool structure and funding, performance-driven pay-decision processes, and calculations related to performance payouts will be established and implemented in Volume 2006 of this Instruction.

APPLICABILITY. This Volume:

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 Department of Defense (hereafter referred to collectively as the "DoD Components").

Applies to members of the Defense Intelligence Senior Executive System and the Defense Intelligence Senior Level as rating officials, performance review authorities, or when performing other similar functions, unless specifically addressed in other Volumes of this Instruction.

Does not apply to employees covered by the Federal Wage System or equivalent, nonappropriated fund employees, or foreign national employees.