The civilian personnel policies of the Department of Defense comprise the full spectrum of the human capital operations covering more than 900,000 defense employees worldwide. Designed to provide our strategic partners with the flexibilities needed to conduct their unique Human Resources operational needs, these policies include such areas as staffing, workforce relations, pay, classification, leave, and benefits.
DCPAS Website: Policies
DoD Instruction 1400.25: Civilian Personnel Management System
DoD Instruction 1400.25 establishes the Department’s policy and guidelines; delegates authority; and assigns overall responsibilities of civilian personnel management throughout the Department of Defense.
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