scope:

Purpose. This instruction establishes procedures, objectives, and responsibilities to develop capabilities and capacities to conduct Irregular Warfare (IW)-relevant operations and activities in accordance with reference a.

Applicability. This instruction applies to Joint Staff, Military Services, Defense agencies, combatant commands, Service and joint schools, the National Guard Bureau, Defense field activities, and all other organizational entities with the Department of Defense (DOD). This instruction is applicable to the United States Coast Guard (USCG) in accordance with reference b, and informative for other United States government (USG) agencies.