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PURPOSE. In accordance with the authority in DoD Directive 5105.53 (Reference (a)), this instruction:

a. Establishes policy, assigns responsibilities, and provides procedures for the OSD Identification Badge Program, consistent with DoD Manual 1348.33,Volume 1 (Reference (b)). The OSD Identification Badge is referred to in this instruction as the "OSD Badge."

b. The OSD Badge, which is authorized in accordance with section 1125 of Title 10, United States Code (Reference (c)), provides a distinct identification of military staff members while assigned to OSD and, after reassignment, indicates that the Service member has satisfactorily served on the Secretary of Defense's staff.

APPLICABILITY. This instruction:

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, and the Office of the Inspector General of the Department of Defense.

b. Does not apply to the Defense Agencies or the DoD Field Activities.

c. Does not apply to Military Service members who are detailed to Federal Advisory Committees or serve as committee members, in accordance with DoD Instruction (DoDI) 5105.04 (Reference (d)).