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. This volume:

(1) Reissues DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 610 (Reference (b)) in accordance with the authority in Reference (a).

(2) In accordance with DoD Directive 1400.25 (Reference (c)), sections 6101-6133 of Title 5, United States Code (Reference (d)), and part 610 of Title 5, Code of Federal Regulations (Reference (e)), updates established procedures and delegates authority to implement hours of duty within the DoD. 

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").