scope:

The policies stated in this instruction apply to civilian employees of SPAWAR headquarters. Subordinate commands, Program Executive offices and other field activities will implement their own procedures consistent with this instruction and references (a), (b) and (c). All organizations will satisfy their obligations under reference (d) before implementing this instruction with respect to employees who belong to collective bargaining units.

Purpose. This instruction implements references (a) and (b), requiring Federal agencies to establish telework programs in which eligible employees may participate to the maximum extent possible without diminished performance.