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PURPOSE. This Instruction reissues DoD Instruction (DoDI) 6055.12 (Reference (a)) in accordance with the authority in DoD Directive (DoDD) 5134.01 (Reference (b)) to update policy, responsibilities, and procedures for administering an HCP to prevent occupational illness.

APPLICABILITY. This Instruction applies to:

a. 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. All DoD military and civilian (appropriated and non-appropriated fund) personnel and operations worldwide.