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 Department of Defense.

b. Volume. This Volume:

(1) Reissues Volume 1250 of DoD Instruction (DoDI) 1400.25 (Reference (b)) and establishes DoD policy, delegates authority, assigns responsibilities, and authorizes the payment of allowances and differentials to DoD appropriated fund civilian employees who are U.S. citizens living in foreign areas pursuant to the Department of State Standardized Regulations (Reference (c)) and sections 5522, 5584, and 5922 of title 5, United States Code (Reference (d)).

(2) Extends eligibility for overseas allowances and differentials to same-sex domestic partners of civilian employees and their children, consistent with Presidential Memorandum (Reference (e)).

(3) Incorporates and cancels DoDI 1400.11 (Reference (f)).