DODD 5010.37

Abstract

1. This Instruction applies to the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD), the Military Departments, the Organization of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (OJCS), the Defense Agencies, and the DoD Field Activities (hereafter referred to collectively as "DoD Components"). <br>2. This Instruction is mandatory for auxiliary and support activities and selected functions in strategic, tactical, and mobility units and shall be applied to other strategic, tactical, and mobility units and organizations as applicable. (See "Department of Defense Manpower Requirements Report," FY 88 (reference (d)).) <br>3. For the purpose of position management, this Instruction encompasses all General Schedule (GS), Federal Wage System (FWS) employees, and those military positions in integrated civilian and/or military organizational units. <br>4. Exemption from any of the requirements of this Instruction must be obtained from the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense (Force Management and Personnel) (OASD (FM&P)).