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 DoD Directive (DoDD) 5124.02 (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 DoD.

b. Volume

1) 2000 Volume Series. The 2000 Volume series of this Instruction, in accordance with the authority in Reference (a) and DoDDs 5143.01, 1400.25, and 1400.35 (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. In accordance with the authority in References (a) and (c), this Volume reissues Volume 2005 of this Instruction (Reference (e)) to update established policies and assigned responsibilities and provide guidance for employment and placement programs in DCIPS.

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 DoD that employ individuals under DCIPS, hereinafter referred to collectively as the "DoD Components with DCIPS positions."

b. Does not apply to employees covered by the Federal Wage System or equivalent, nonappropriated fund employees, or foreign national employees employed under other than DCIPS authority. It does not apply to members of the Defense Intelligence Senior Executive Service (DISES) or Defense Intelligence Senior Level (DISL) employees, or other experts (e.g., highly qualified experts) who work at the DISES or DISL equivalent, unless specifically addressed in other volumes of this Instruction.