scope:

Purpose:

This instruction is composed of several volumes, each containing its own purpose. In accordance with the authority in DoD Directive 5124.02 and requirements in DoD Directive 5500.07; Titles 5 and 10, United States Code; and Public Law 115-232:

• This instruction:

o Establishes policy, assigns responsibilities, and provides procedures for organizing, managing, and implementing military education (ME) programs.

o Provides a standardized professional ME lexicon to promote a more uniform understanding of the ME enterprise.

• This volume:

o Provides guidance requiring DoD Components with ME programs and ME institutions (MEIs) to incorporate outcomes-based ME (OBME) in their personnel and talent management policies and requirements.

o Provides procedures for data collection and reporting requirements for all ME programs, delineating which programmatic information will be documented by annual program reviews.