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 uniform DoDwide procedures, provide guidelines and model programs, delegate authority, and assign responsibilities regarding civilian personnel management within the Department of Defense.

Volume. In accordance with Reference (a), this Volume of this Instruction implements DoD policy and procedures, assigns responsibilities, and defines coverage, exclusions, and terms relating to the DoD Classification Program. These provisions apply to all aspects of the Program for the General Schedule (GS) and Federal Wage System (FWS) unless otherwise specified. This Volume is the DoD system for employees to appeal the classification of their positions within the Department of Defense as the employing agency or through the DoD Civilian Personnel Management Service (CPMS) to the Office of Personnel Management (OPM). It is also the DoD system for managing consistency reviews that result from classification appeals and other reviews that are considered necessary by OPM, OSD, or the DoD Components.