scope:

PURPOSE

a. Instruction. This instruction is composed of several volumes, each containing its own purpose. The purpose of the overall instruction, in accordance with the authority in DoD Directive 5124.02 (Reference (a)), is to establish and implement policy, establish procedures, provide guidelines and model programs, delegate authority, and assign responsibilities regarding civilian personnel management within the DoD.

b. Volume. In accordance with DoD Directive 1400.25 (Reference (b)) and part 251 of Title 5, Code of Federal Regulations (Reference (c)), this volume reissues Volume 251 of DoD Instruction 1400.25 (Reference (d)) to implement DoD policy, prescribe procedures, delegate authority, and assign responsibilities concerning relationships with non-labor organizations representing federal employees (e.g., management and professional associations) and other organizations.

APPLICABILITY. This volume applies to OSD, the Military Departments, the Office of the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and the Joint 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 within the DoD (referred to collectively in this volume as the "DoD Components").