The Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Military Personnel Policy supports Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness as the proponent for all military personnel policies and programs regarding recruiting, retention, compensation, travel and related human resources support for 2.1 million active and reserve service members.

Within the Military Personnel Policy, the following organizations work diligently to deliver quality support to our Total Force:

• Accession Policy
• Military Compensation
• Officer and Enlisted Personnel Management
• General/Flag Officer Matters
• Armed Forces Chaplains Board
• Military Personnel Analysis
• Defense Travel Management Office
• U.S. Military Entrance Processing Command

Military Personnel Policy ensures that all military policies and programs support the services and Unified Commands in accomplishing their assigned missions, while continuing to contribute to the long-term well-being of the armed forces and their military members.