scope:

PURPOSE. This Directive establishes DoD policy under applicable law, including references (a) through (g), and consistent with references (h) through (j), to protect installations, facilities, and personnel in the event of a public health emergency due to biological warfare, or terrorism, or other public health emergency communicable disease epidemic.

APPLICABILITY. This Directive applies to the Office of the Secretary of Defense, the Military Departments, 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").

In areas outside the United States, this Directive applies to the extent consistent with local conditions, and requirements of treaties, agreements, and other arrangements with foreign governments and allied forces.