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 DoD.

b. Volume. In accordance with DoDD 1400.25 (Reference (b)), this volume reissues Volume 550 of this instruction (Reference (c)) and establishes DoD policy for pay administration pursuant to sections 5501 through 5597 of Title 5, United States Code, and part 550 of Title 5, Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) (References (d) and (e)) for each employee except those named in subparts 550.101(b) and 550.101(c) of Reference (e).

APPLICABILITY. This volume:

a. 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, and the DoD Field Activities (referred to in this volume as the "DoD Components").

b. Does not apply to physicians, dentists, nurses, or any other DoD employee paid by authority delegated pursuant to Reference (e). These employees are covered by Volumes 540 through 543 of this instruction.

c. Does not apply to employees covered by the Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System.