scope:

Scope of This Instruction:

This Instruction applies within the United States, including the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, American Samoa, Guam, Wake Island, the Canal Zone, and the territories and possessions of the United States. It applies to:

The Air National Guard per Title 32, United States Code, Sections 101-716 (1976 and Supplement III, 1979.

The Civil Air Patrol (CAP) per Title 10, United States Code, Section 9441 (1976 and Supp IV 1980).

Those programs specified in DoD Directive 5500.11, Appendix A, and DoD Directive 1020.1, involving the loan or disposition of surplus property.

Those programs included in DoD Directive 5500.11 and DoD Directive 1020.1, involving research grants made under the authority of Federal law.

Programs or activities conducted by the Department of the Air Force not specifically covered in AFPD 36-27 Equal Opportunity and AFI 36-2706, Equal Opportunity Program.

This instruction applies to Department of the Air Force civilian employees and, in discrimination matters, to applicants for employment regarding Federally assisted or conducted programs. Programs that receive Federal financial assistance are governed by this instruction.