DODD 1402.03 VOL 6

Abstract

<u>PURPOSE</u> <br>a. Instruction. This instruction reissues DoD Directive (DoDD) 1402.3 (Reference (a)) as an instruction in accordance with the authority in DoDD 5105.53 (Reference (b)). It is composed of multiple volumes, each containing its own purpose. The purpose of the overall instruction is to establish policy, assign responsibilities, delegate authorities, and provide the DoD Fourth Estate Entities with supplemental guidance to the policy, laws, and regulations relevant to the administration of the SES, SL, and ST categories, in accordance with DoDD 1403.1 (Reference (c)) and pursuant to Title 5, United States Code (Reference (d)) and Title 5, Code of Federal Regulations (Reference (e)). <br>b. <u>Volume</u>. This volume: <br>(1) Establishes policy, assigns responsibilities, and prescribes procedures for SES, SL and ST probationary periods, disciplinary actions, and removals. <br>(2) Incorporates and cancels chapter 9 of DoD 1402.3-H (Reference (f)). <br><u>APPLICABILITY</u>. This volume: <br>a. Applies to OSD, the Office of the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and the Joint Staff, the Defense Agencies, the DoD Field Activities, and all other organizational entities in the DoD that are not in the Military Departments or the Combatant Commands (referred to collectively in this instruction as the "DoD Fourth Estate.") <br>b. Does not apply to: <br>(1) Those persons in Defense Intelligence SES and Defense Intelligence SL positions, established under section 1601 of Title 10, United States Code (Reference (g)). <br>(2) The Office of the Inspector General of the Department of Defense. <br>(3) Expert and consultant appointments pursuant to section 3109 of Reference (d) or highly qualified experts appointed pursuant to section 9903 of Reference (d).