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.

Volume

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, in accordance with Intelligence Community Directive 654 (Reference (e)), and pursuant to sections 1601-1614 of title 10, United States Code (U.S.C.), (Reference (f)), establishes the policies and responsibilities for the design and administration of the DCIPS occupational structure and supports the application of the occupational structure to individual positions covered by DCIPS.

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").

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 System (DISES) or the Defense Intelligence Senior Level (DISL) unless specifically addressed in other Volumes of this Instruction.