scope:

PURPOSE. This Instruction:

Implements references (a) and (b).

Provides policy, procedures, and assigns responsibilities for test, certification, accreditation, lease or procurement, installation, connection, and operation of telecommunications switches, switched data, and services on DoD voice networks, specifically the Defense Switched Network (DSN) and Defense RED Switch Network (DRSN).

APPLICABILITY AND SCOPE. This Instruction applies to:

The Office of the Secretary of Defense, the Military Services, 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 (see paragraph E2.1.8., below) the DoD Field Activities, and all other organizational entities in the Department of Defense (referred to collectively as "the DoD Components").