scope:

PURPOSE

a. 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.

b. Volume. This Volume of this Instruction:

(1) Establishes and implements policy, assigns responsibilities, provides guidance, and establishes procedures for NAF employee pay, classification, and allowances.

(2) Provides guidance and requirements for setting and adjusting the pay of NAF executives in the NAF Payband (NF) System, NF-6 payband.

(3) Incorporates and cancels Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness (USD(P&R)) Memorandum (References (b) and (c)).

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