scope:

PURPOSE

a. Overall Instruction. In accordance with the authority in DoD Directive (DoDD) 5124.02 (Reference (a)), this Instruction establishes and implements policy, establishes uniform DoDwide procedures, provides guidelines and model programs, delegates authority, and assigns responsibilities regarding civilian personnel management within the Department of Defense.

b. This Volume. In accordance with the guidance in Reference (a) and DoDD 5143.01 (Reference (b)), the guidance in DoDDs 1400.25 and 1400.35 (References (c) and (d)), and pursuant to subchapter I of chapter 83 of title 10, United States Code (U.S.C.), (Reference (e)), this Volume of this Instruction prescribes policies and responsibilities for the development, management, evaluation, and evolution of 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. It does not apply to members of the Defense Intelligence Senior Executive System or the Defense Intelligence Senior Level unless specifically addressed in other Volumes of this Instruction.