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

(1) 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."

(2) This Volume. This Volume of this Instruction establishes policies, assigns responsibilities, and provides guidance for employment and placement programs in DCIPS.

APPLICABILITY

a. 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").

b. This Volume does not apply to employees covered by the Federal Wage System or equivalent, non-appropriated fund employees, or foreign national employees employed outside the civil service. 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.

c. During the period from signature through December 31, 2010, the provisions of this Volume apply in their totality only to the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency. For Components other than the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency, section 8, paragraph 9.c., and subparagraph 18c.(1) of Enclosure 2 of this Volume do not apply, and are replaced by DCIPS interim guidance covering the period from signature through December 31, 2010.