scope:

PURPOSE.

This Manual:

a. Provides accreditation guidance and procedures for DoD education and training institutions (hereafter referred to as institutional accreditation) that support the DoD Components carrying out CM activities in accordance with the authority in DoD Directive 5143.01 (Reference (a)) and the policy in DoD Instruction (DoDI) 3115.11 (Reference (b)) and DoDI 3305.02 (Reference (c)).

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

c. Implements the policy in Reference (c) and establishes roles and assigns responsibilities for the development, implementation, and maintenance of the DoD CM Certification Program in accordance with Reference (b).