scope:

PURPOSE.

This manual:

a. Provides accreditation guidance and procedures for DoD education and training institution(s) (referred to in this manual as "institutional accreditation") that support the cryptologic community in accordance with the authority in DoD Directive (DoDD) 5143.01 (Reference (a)) and the policy in DoD Instruction (DoDI) 3115.11 (Reference (b)).

b. Provides guidance and procedures for developing and implementing certification programs in accordance with Reference (b).

c. Implements the policy in DoDI 3305.09 (Reference (c)) and establishes roles and assigns responsibilities for the development, implementation, and maintenance of the cryptologic certification program for training and developmental purposes in accordance with Reference (b).