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 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 References (b), (c), and (d), establishes policy, assigns responsibilities, and provides guidance for DCIPS. Hereinafter the 2000 Volume series of this Instruction shall be referred to as "the DCIPS Volumes."

(2) This Volume. This Volume establishes policy, assigns responsibilities, and provides guidance for managing special categories of personnel arising from requirements of national security and operations of the Defense intelligence enterprise.

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, the DoD Field Activities, and all other organizational entities within the Department of Defense (hereinafter referred to collectively as the "DoD Components").

b. 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.