scope:

PURPOSE

This Instruction: 

Reissues Reference (a) as an Instruction in accordance with the guidance in Reference (b) and the authority in Reference (c). 

Establishes policy and assigns responsibilities under which DoD personnel may accept fellowships, scholarships, TWI opportunities, or grants from corporations, foundations, funds, or educational institutions organized and operated primarily for scientific, literary, or educational purposes, implementing Reference (d); section 2603 of title 10, United States Code (U.S.C.); chapter 41 of title 5, U.S.C.; section 1104 of the John Warner National Defense Authorization Act for fiscal year 2007; DoD 5500.7-R; and DoD Directive 1344.10 (References (e) through (i)).

APPLICABILITY AND SCOPE

This Instruction applies to:

The Office of the Secretary of Defense, the Military Departments, the Office of the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of 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 in the Department of Defense (hereafter referred to collectively as the "DoD Components"). Military and permanent, full-time civilian personnel performing duties outside the Department of Defense under an individual assignment, commonly referred to as a "detail," are governed by Reference (d).