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Statutory Civilian

AcqDemo career paths and broadbands

Proponent: Participating organization
U.S. Code: 10 U.S.C. § 1762
DoDI / CFR / directive: AcqDemo Operating Guide Ch. 3
Army regulation / policy: Army AcqDemo business rules
What this row means: Career paths NH, NJ, NK. Broadbands replace GS grades (NH-III ≈ GS-12/13, NH-IV ≈ GS-14/15).
Authority cited: AcqDemo Operating Guide Ch. 3.

Statutory Civilian

AcqDemo pay setting and broadband cap

Proponent: CHRA
U.S. Code: 10 U.S.C. § 1762
DoDI / CFR / directive: AcqDemo Operating Guide Ch. 3 and 5
Army regulation / policy: Army AcqDemo business rules
What this row means: Pay is set inside the broadband. The band maximum is a hard cap until placement in a higher band.
Authority cited: AcqDemo Operating Guide Ch. 3, 5.

Statutory Civilian

AcqDemo project plan and operating guide

Proponent: HCI / Army DACM
U.S. Code: 10 U.S.C. § 1762
DoDI / CFR / directive: AcqDemo Operating Guide (3 Nov 2025, v3.8); 82 Fed. Reg. 52104
Army regulation / policy: Army AcqDemo business rules
What this row means: DoD operating document for AcqDemo. Army organizations add local business rules.
Authority cited: AcqDemo Operating Guide v3.8.

Statutory Civilian

AcqDemo staffing and modified-term appointment

Proponent: CHRA
U.S. Code: 10 U.S.C. § 1762; 5 U.S.C. § 9902
DoDI / CFR / directive: AcqDemo Operating Guide staffing chapter
Army regulation / policy: Army AcqDemo staffing rules
What this row means: Modified-term appointments (over one year, not to exceed five years plus a local one-year extension) plus permanent and temporary.
Authority cited: AcqDemo Operating Guide staffing chapter.

Statutory Civilian

AcqDemo statutory authority

Proponent: HCI / Army DACM
U.S. Code: 10 U.S.C. § 1762
DoDI / CFR / directive: AcqDemo Federal Register project plan; Operating Guide v3.8
Army regulation / policy: Army AcqDemo implementing guidance
What this row means: Authorizes a personnel demonstration project for the DoD civilian acquisition workforce and supporting personnel assigned to work directly with it.
Authority cited: 10 U.S.C. § 1762.

Statutory Civilian

Actions based on unacceptable performance

Proponent: CHRA
U.S. Code: 5 U.S.C. § 4303
DoDI / CFR / directive: 5 CFR 432
Army regulation / policy: AR 690-400
What this row means: Chapter 43 demotion or removal after opportunity to improve.
Authority cited: 5 U.S.C. § 4303.

Statutory Civilian

Agency awards

Proponent: G-1
U.S. Code: 5 U.S.C. § 4503
DoDI / CFR / directive: 5 CFR 451; DoDI 1400.25 Vol 451
Army regulation / policy: AR 672-20
What this row means: Cash, time-off, and honorary awards.
Authority cited: 5 U.S.C. § 4503.

Statutory Civilian

Annual leave accrual

Proponent: CHRA
U.S. Code: 5 U.S.C. § 6303
DoDI / CFR / directive: 5 CFR 630; DoDI 1400.25 Vol 630
Army regulation / policy: AR 690-630
What this row means: Accrual by years of service (4/6/8 hours).
Authority cited: 5 U.S.C. § 6303.

Statutory Civilian

Annual leave ceiling

Proponent: CHRA
U.S. Code: 5 U.S.C. § 6304
DoDI / CFR / directive: 5 CFR 630
Army regulation / policy: AR 690-630
What this row means: Use-or-lose ceiling.
Authority cited: 5 U.S.C. § 6304.

Statutory Civilian

Army absence and leave

Proponent: G-1
U.S. Code: 5 U.S.C. Chapter 63
DoDI / CFR / directive: DoDI 1400.25 Vol 630
Army regulation / policy: AR 690-630
What this row means: Army leave administration.
Authority cited: AR 690-630.

Statutory Military

Army Board for Correction of Military Records

Proponent: ABCMR
U.S. Code: 10 U.S.C. § 1552
DoDI / CFR / directive: DoDI 1332.41
Army regulation / policy: AR 15-185
What this row means: Army BCMR implementation.
Authority cited: AR 15-185.

Statutory Civilian

Army civilian EEO program

Proponent: EEO
U.S. Code: 42 U.S.C. § 2000e; 5 U.S.C. § 2302(b)(1)
DoDI / CFR / directive: 29 CFR 1614; DoDD 1440.1
Army regulation / policy: AR 690-12
What this row means: Army civilian EEO implementing Title VII and related statutes.
Authority cited: AR 690-12.

Statutory Civilian

Army civilian employee relations

Proponent: G-1
U.S. Code: 5 U.S.C. Chapters 71 and 75
DoDI / CFR / directive: DoDI 1400.25 Vols 711, 752
Army regulation / policy: AR 690-700
What this row means: Army discipline, grievances, and labor relations. Still the adverse-action vehicle for AcqDemo employees.
Authority cited: AR 690-700.

Statutory Civilian

Army civilian employment and MDR

Proponent: G-1 / CHRA
U.S. Code: 5 U.S.C. §§ 2301, 2302, 3301
DoDI / CFR / directive: DoDI 1400.25
Army regulation / policy: AR 690-300
What this row means: Merit promotion and management-directed reassignment. MDR does not by itself change tenure group.
Authority cited: AR 690-300.

Statutory Civilian

Army civilian performance management

Proponent: G-1
U.S. Code: 5 U.S.C. Chapter 43
DoDI / CFR / directive: DoDI 1400.25 Vol 430
Army regulation / policy: AR 690-400
What this row means: Army Title 5 appraisal regulation. AcqDemo employees use CCAS instead.
Authority cited: AR 690-400.

Statutory Civilian

Army classification and pay

Proponent: CHRA
U.S. Code: 5 U.S.C. Chapters 51 and 53
DoDI / CFR / directive: DoDI 1400.25 Vols 511, 531
Army regulation / policy: AR 690-500
What this row means: Army GS classification and pay. AcqDemo uses PRDs and broadbands.
Authority cited: AR 690-500.

Statutory Military

Army command policy

Proponent: Commander / G-1
U.S. Code: 10 U.S.C. §§ 1034, 1561
DoDI / CFR / directive: DoDD 7050.06
Army regulation / policy: AR 600-20
What this row means: Climate, SHARP, EO, protected communications. Civilians remain under Title 5.
Authority cited: AR 600-20.

Statutory Civilian

Army hours of duty

Proponent: G-1
U.S. Code: 5 U.S.C. Chapter 61
DoDI / CFR / directive: DoDI 1400.25 Vol 610
Army regulation / policy: AR 690-610
What this row means: Army hours and overtime policy.
Authority cited: AR 690-610.

Statutory Both

Army PM nomenclature and CSL tenure

Proponent: AAE
U.S. Code: 10 U.S.C. §§ 1704, 1734
DoDI / CFR / directive: DoDI 5000.66
Army regulation / policy: Army PM nomenclature policy (26 Jun 2023)
What this row means: DRPM, AAE-directed PM, CSL PM. Directed PMs sign at least three years.
Authority cited: ASA(ALT) nomenclature policy.

Statutory Both

AWF career development

Proponent: DACM
U.S. Code: 10 U.S.C. § 1722
DoDI / CFR / directive: DoDI 5000.66
Army regulation / policy: Army DACM career-path policy
What this row means: Career paths for civilian and military acquisition personnel.
Authority cited: 10 U.S.C. § 1722.

Statutory Both

CAP / PM education and experience

Proponent: DACM
U.S. Code: 10 U.S.C. § 1735
DoDI / CFR / directive: DoDI 5000.66
Army regulation / policy: Army DACM certification policy
What this row means: Course, agreement, and experience floors before MDAP PM/DPM assignment.
Authority cited: 10 U.S.C. § 1735.

Statutory Both

CAP tenure and assignment period

Proponent: SAE
U.S. Code: 10 U.S.C. § 1734
DoDI / CFR / directive: DoDI 5000.66
Army regulation / policy: Army DACM tenure policy
What this row means: Core tenure statute. Search tenure, cap, klp, 1734.
Authority cited: 10 U.S.C. § 1734.

Statutory Civilian

Career-conditional and career tenure

Proponent: CHRA
U.S. Code: 5 U.S.C. §§ 3301, 3502
DoDI / CFR / directive: 5 CFR 315.201–.202
Army regulation / policy: AR 690-300
What this row means: Career tenure after three years. Distinct from DAWIA tour length and from an AcqDemo broadband.
Authority cited: 5 CFR 315.

Regulatory Civilian

CAS2Net appraisal record

Proponent: Supervisor / employee
U.S. Code: —
DoDI / CFR / directive: AcqDemo Operating Guide; CAS2Net user guidance
Army regulation / policy: Army AcqDemo business rules
What this row means: CAS2Net is the system of record for plans, midpoint reviews, appraisals, and payout communication.
Authority cited: AcqDemo Operating Guide; CAS2Net.

Regulatory Civilian

CCAS eligibility — 90 days and on-roll 30 Sep

Proponent: Pay pool administrator
U.S. Code: —
DoDI / CFR / directive: AcqDemo Operating Guide Ch. 6
Army regulation / policy: Army AcqDemo business rules
What this row means: Annual assessment requires 90 calendar days under CCAS immediately before 30 September and assignment to a pay pool on that date.
Authority cited: AcqDemo Operating Guide Ch. 6.

Regulatory Civilian

CCAS midpoint review

Proponent: Supervisor
U.S. Code: —
DoDI / CFR / directive: AcqDemo Operating Guide Ch. 6
Army regulation / policy: Army AcqDemo business rules
What this row means: Mid-cycle review (typically March–April) updates the contribution plan.
Authority cited: AcqDemo Operating Guide Ch. 6.

Regulatory Civilian

CCAS reconsideration

Proponent: Pay pool / CHRA
U.S. Code: —
DoDI / CFR / directive: AcqDemo Operating Guide Ch. 6
Army regulation / policy: Army AcqDemo business rules; AR 690-700 as applicable
What this row means: Reconsideration under the operating guide does not waive Chapter 75, PPP, or EEO rights.
Authority cited: AcqDemo Operating Guide Ch. 6.

Statutory Civilian

Chapter 75 covered actions

Proponent: CHRA
U.S. Code: 5 U.S.C. § 7512
DoDI / CFR / directive: 5 CFR 752
Army regulation / policy: AR 690-700
What this row means: Removal, >14-day suspension, reduction in grade or pay, short furlough.
Authority cited: 5 U.S.C. § 7512.

Statutory Civilian

Chapter 75 covered employees

Proponent: CHRA
U.S. Code: 5 U.S.C. § 7511
DoDI / CFR / directive: 5 CFR 752.401
Army regulation / policy: AR 690-700
What this row means: Who is covered. Still applies inside AcqDemo.
Authority cited: 5 U.S.C. § 7511.

Statutory Civilian

Chapter 75 procedures

Proponent: CHRA
U.S. Code: 5 U.S.C. § 7513
DoDI / CFR / directive: 5 CFR 752; DoDI 1400.25 Vol 752
Army regulation / policy: AR 690-700
What this row means: 30-day notice, reply, representation, written decision.
Authority cited: 5 U.S.C. § 7513.

Statutory Civilian

Civilian manpower by workload and funds

Proponent: G-8
U.S. Code: 10 U.S.C. § 129
DoDI / CFR / directive: DoDI 1400.25
Army regulation / policy: AR 570-4
What this row means: Civilians managed by workload and funds, not FTE caps.
Authority cited: 10 U.S.C. § 129.

Statutory Civilian

Civilian uniform allowance

Proponent: G-1
U.S. Code: 10 U.S.C. § 1593
DoDI / CFR / directive: DoDI 1400.25
Army regulation / policy: AR 690-300
What this row means: Allowance or issued uniform for civilians required to wear one.
Authority cited: 10 U.S.C. § 1593.

Statutory Civilian

Civilian whistleblower reprisal bar

Proponent: OSC
U.S. Code: 5 U.S.C. § 2302(b)(8)–(b)(9)
DoDI / CFR / directive: 5 U.S.C. §§ 1214, 1221
Army regulation / policy: AR 690-300
What this row means: No personnel action because of a protected disclosure or use of a complaint right.
Authority cited: 5 U.S.C. § 2302(b)(8).

Statutory Civilian

Classification appeals

Proponent: OPM
U.S. Code: 5 U.S.C. § 5112
DoDI / CFR / directive: 5 CFR 511 Subpart F
Army regulation / policy: AR 690-500
What this row means: OPM may correct a classification.
Authority cited: 5 U.S.C. § 5112.

Statutory Civilian

Classification of positions

Proponent: CHRA
U.S. Code: 5 U.S.C. § 5107
DoDI / CFR / directive: 5 CFR 511
Army regulation / policy: AR 690-500
What this row means: Agencies classify GS positions using OPM standards.
Authority cited: 5 U.S.C. § 5107.

Statutory Civilian

Classification purpose

Proponent: CHRA
U.S. Code: 5 U.S.C. § 5101
DoDI / CFR / directive: 5 CFR 511; DoDI 1400.25 Vol 511
Army regulation / policy: AR 690-500
What this row means: Equal pay for substantially equal work.
Authority cited: 5 U.S.C. § 5101.

Statutory Civilian

Competitive service defined

Proponent: CHRA
U.S. Code: 5 U.S.C. § 2102
DoDI / CFR / directive: 5 CFR 212
Army regulation / policy: AR 690-300
What this row means: Positions not specifically excepted are competitive service.
Authority cited: 5 U.S.C. § 2102.

Statutory Civilian

Competitive service exceptions

Proponent: CHRA
U.S. Code: 5 U.S.C. § 3302
DoDI / CFR / directive: 5 CFR 213
Army regulation / policy: AR 690-300
What this row means: Excepted-service schedules.
Authority cited: 5 U.S.C. § 3302.

Statutory Civilian

Compressed work schedules

Proponent: G-1
U.S. Code: 5 U.S.C. § 6127
DoDI / CFR / directive: 5 CFR 610
Army regulation / policy: AR 690-610
What this row means: 5-4/9 and 4-10 schedules.
Authority cited: 5 U.S.C. § 6127.

Statutory Civilian

Contribution award

Proponent: Pay pool
U.S. Code: 10 U.S.C. § 1762
DoDI / CFR / directive: AcqDemo Operating Guide Ch. 6
Army regulation / policy: Army AcqDemo business rules
What this row means: Lump-sum contribution award. Time-off may be taken in lieu of CA if authorized.
Authority cited: AcqDemo Operating Guide Ch. 6.

Statutory Civilian

Contribution plan

Proponent: Supervisor / employee
U.S. Code: 10 U.S.C. § 1762
DoDI / CFR / directive: AcqDemo Operating Guide Ch. 6.15
Army regulation / policy: Army AcqDemo business rules
What this row means: Plan due within 30 days of 1 October or of starting the position. Documented in CAS2Net.
Authority cited: AcqDemo Operating Guide Ch. 6.15.

Statutory Civilian

Contribution Rating Increase

Proponent: Pay pool
U.S. Code: 10 U.S.C. § 1762
DoDI / CFR / directive: AcqDemo Operating Guide Ch. 6
Army regulation / policy: Army AcqDemo business rules
What this row means: Basic-pay increase earned from contribution, paid with the January payout.
Authority cited: AcqDemo Operating Guide Ch. 6.

Statutory Civilian

Contribution-based Compensation and Appraisal System

Proponent: Pay pool manager / supervisor
U.S. Code: 10 U.S.C. § 1762
DoDI / CFR / directive: AcqDemo Operating Guide Ch. 6
Army regulation / policy: Army AcqDemo business rules
What this row means: CCAS links pay to contribution rather than longevity. Cycle is 1 Oct–30 Sep. Chapter 75 and § 2302 still apply.
Authority cited: AcqDemo Operating Guide Ch. 6.

Statutory Military

Convening officer selection boards

Proponent: HRC
U.S. Code: 10 U.S.C. § 611
DoDI / CFR / directive: DoDI 1320.14
Army regulation / policy: AR 600-8-29
What this row means: How officer promotion boards are convened.
Authority cited: 10 U.S.C. § 611.

Statutory Military

Correction of military records

Proponent: ABCMR
U.S. Code: 10 U.S.C. § 1552
DoDI / CFR / directive: DoDI 1332.41
Army regulation / policy: AR 15-185
What this row means: Boards may correct error or injustice in a military record.
Authority cited: 10 U.S.C. § 1552.

Statutory Both

Critical acquisition positions

Proponent: DACM
U.S. Code: 10 U.S.C. § 1731
DoDI / CFR / directive: DoDI 5000.66
Army regulation / policy: Army DACM CAP policy
What this row means: Designation of CAPs.
Authority cited: 10 U.S.C. § 1731.

Statutory Both

DD Form 2888 CAP agreement

Proponent: Assigning organization
U.S. Code: 10 U.S.C. § 1734(a)(2)
DoDI / CFR / directive: DoDI 5000.66
Army regulation / policy: Army DACM records
What this row means: Records the three-year CAP agreement.
Authority cited: DoDI 5000.66.

Statutory Both

DD Form 2889 KLP agreement

Proponent: CAE
U.S. Code: 10 U.S.C. § 1734(b)(2)
DoDI / CFR / directive: DoDI 5000.66
Army regulation / policy: Army DACM records
What this row means: Records the KLP / MDAP PM-DPM agreement.
Authority cited: DoDI 5000.66.

Statutory Both

Defense Acquisition University

Proponent: DAU
U.S. Code: 10 U.S.C. § 1746
DoDI / CFR / directive: DoDI 5000.66
Army regulation / policy: Army DACM training policy
What this row means: DAU course pipeline.
Authority cited: 10 U.S.C. § 1746.

Statutory Both

Defense acquisition workforce management policy

Proponent: DACM
U.S. Code: 10 U.S.C. § 1701
DoDI / CFR / directive: DoDI 5000.66
Army regulation / policy: AR 70-1; Army DACM policy
What this row means: Requires effective management policies for the AWF.
Authority cited: 10 U.S.C. § 1701.

Statutory Both

Department 4-year PAE/PM appointment guidance

Proponent: SAE
U.S. Code: 10 U.S.C. §§ 1731, 1734, 1735, 1737
DoDI / CFR / directive: DoDI 5000.66
Army regulation / policy: Army SAE slating alignment
What this row means: 4-year appointment with possible 2-year extensions. Read with § 1734.
Authority cited: Department tenure guidance.

Statutory Both

Designation of acquisition positions

Proponent: DACM
U.S. Code: 10 U.S.C. § 1721
DoDI / CFR / directive: DoDI 5000.66
Army regulation / policy: Army DACM policy
What this row means: Designates acquisition positions by career field.
Authority cited: 10 U.S.C. § 1721.

Statutory Military

Discharge review boards

Proponent: ADRB
U.S. Code: 10 U.S.C. § 1553
DoDI / CFR / directive: DoDI 1332.41
Army regulation / policy: AR 15-180
What this row means: Review of discharge characterization.
Authority cited: 10 U.S.C. § 1553.

Statutory Civilian

DoD civilian personnel flexibilities

Proponent: USD(P&R)
U.S. Code: 5 U.S.C. § 9902
DoDI / CFR / directive: DoDI 1400.25
Army regulation / policy: AR 690-300
What this row means: DoD may modify certain Chapter 33 rules. Underpins some AcqDemo hiring flexibilities.
Authority cited: 5 U.S.C. § 9902.

Statutory Civilian

Emergency-essential civilian designation

Proponent: G-1
U.S. Code: 10 U.S.C. § 1580
DoDI / CFR / directive: DoDD 1404.10
Army regulation / policy: AR 690-11
What this row means: Criteria for EE civilian positions.
Authority cited: 10 U.S.C. § 1580.

Statutory Civilian

Employee training programs

Proponent: G-1
U.S. Code: 5 U.S.C. § 4103
DoDI / CFR / directive: 5 CFR 410; DoDI 1400.25 Vol 410
Army regulation / policy: Army civilian training policy
What this row means: Agencies establish and evaluate training programs.
Authority cited: 5 U.S.C. § 4103.

Statutory Civilian

Enhanced hire of health-care professionals

Proponent: TSG
U.S. Code: 10 U.S.C. § 1599c
DoDI / CFR / directive: DoDI 1400.25
Army regulation / policy: MEDCOM hiring policy
What this row means: Enhanced appointment authority for health-care professionals.
Authority cited: 10 U.S.C. § 1599c.

Statutory Military

Enlisted administrative separations

Proponent: HRC
U.S. Code: 10 U.S.C. Chapter 59 as currently numbered
DoDI / CFR / directive: DoDI 1332.14
Army regulation / policy: AR 635-200
What this row means: Enlisted administrative separations.
Authority cited: AR 635-200.

Statutory Military

Enlisted assignments

Proponent: HRC
U.S. Code: 10 U.S.C. enlisted assignment authorities as currently numbered
DoDI / CFR / directive: DoDI 1315.18
Army regulation / policy: AR 614-200
What this row means: Enlisted assignment and utilization.
Authority cited: AR 614-200.

Statutory Military

Enlisted promotions and reductions

Proponent: HRC
U.S. Code: 10 U.S.C. enlisted promotion authorities as currently numbered
DoDI / CFR / directive: DoDI 1304.29
Army regulation / policy: AR 600-8-19
What this row means: Army enlisted promotion system.
Authority cited: AR 600-8-19.

Statutory Civilian

Examinations and veterans preference in hiring

Proponent: CHRA
U.S. Code: 5 U.S.C. § 3304
DoDI / CFR / directive: 5 CFR 332, 337
Army regulation / policy: AR 690-300
What this row means: Competitive examinations and related hiring authorities.
Authority cited: 5 U.S.C. § 3304.

Statutory Civilian

Excepted service defined

Proponent: CHRA
U.S. Code: 5 U.S.C. § 2103
DoDI / CFR / directive: 5 CFR 213
Army regulation / policy: AR 690-300
What this row means: Positions excepted from the competitive service.
Authority cited: 5 U.S.C. § 2103.

Statutory Civilian

Exclusive representation and Weingarten rights

Proponent: LMER
U.S. Code: 5 U.S.C. § 7114
DoDI / CFR / directive: 5 CFR 2422
Army regulation / policy: AR 690-700
What this row means: Formal discussions and Weingarten representation.
Authority cited: 5 U.S.C. § 7114.

Statutory Civilian

FECA compensation

Proponent: OWCP
U.S. Code: 5 U.S.C. § 8102
DoDI / CFR / directive: 20 CFR 10
Army regulation / policy: Army FECA procedures
What this row means: Compensation for injury in the performance of duty.
Authority cited: 5 U.S.C. § 8102.

Statutory Civilian

Federal FMLA entitlement

Proponent: CHRA
U.S. Code: 5 U.S.C. § 6382
DoDI / CFR / directive: 5 CFR 630 Subpart L
Army regulation / policy: AR 690-630
What this row means: 12 weeks of FMLA leave in 12 months.
Authority cited: 5 U.S.C. § 6382.

Statutory Civilian

FEHB election

Proponent: CHRA
U.S. Code: 5 U.S.C. § 8905
DoDI / CFR / directive: 5 CFR 890; DoDI 1400.25 Vol 890
Army regulation / policy: AR 690-300
What this row means: Who may enroll in FEHB and when.
Authority cited: 5 U.S.C. § 8905.

Statutory Civilian

FERS definitions

Proponent: CHRA
U.S. Code: 5 U.S.C. § 8401
DoDI / CFR / directive: 5 CFR 841
Army regulation / policy: AR 690-300
What this row means: FERS coverage definitions.
Authority cited: 5 U.S.C. § 8401.

Statutory Civilian

FERS eligibility

Proponent: CHRA
U.S. Code: 5 U.S.C. § 8410
DoDI / CFR / directive: 5 CFR 842
Army regulation / policy: AR 690-300
What this row means: Who may receive a FERS annuity.
Authority cited: 5 U.S.C. § 8410.

Statutory Civilian

Financial-management credentials

Proponent: ASA(FM&C)
U.S. Code: 10 U.S.C. § 1599d
DoDI / CFR / directive: DoDI 1300.26
Army regulation / policy: Army FM certification policy
What this row means: Certification standards for FM positions.
Authority cited: 10 U.S.C. § 1599d.

Statutory Civilian

Flexible work schedules

Proponent: G-1
U.S. Code: 5 U.S.C. § 6122
DoDI / CFR / directive: 5 CFR 610
Army regulation / policy: AR 690-610
What this row means: Flexible schedules when authorized.
Authority cited: 5 U.S.C. § 6122.

Statutory Both

FOIA

Proponent: G-6
U.S. Code: 5 U.S.C. § 552
DoDI / CFR / directive: DoDD 5400.07
Army regulation / policy: AR 25-55
What this row means: Public records access with personnel-privacy exemptions.
Authority cited: 5 U.S.C. § 552.

Statutory Civilian

GS pay rates

Proponent: CHRA
U.S. Code: 5 U.S.C. § 5332
DoDI / CFR / directive: 5 CFR 531
Army regulation / policy: AR 690-500
What this row means: GS rates. AcqDemo NH/NJ/NK broadband replaces GS steps for participating employees.
Authority cited: 5 U.S.C. § 5332.

Statutory Civilian

Guidelines for civilian reductions

Proponent: G-1
U.S. Code: 10 U.S.C. § 1597
DoDI / CFR / directive: DoDI 1400.25 Vol 351
Army regulation / policy: AR 690-300; AR 570-4
What this row means: DoD guidelines when civilian positions are reduced.
Authority cited: 10 U.S.C. § 1597.

Statutory Civilian

Hatch Act prohibited political activity

Proponent: ethics
U.S. Code: 5 U.S.C. § 7323
DoDI / CFR / directive: 5 CFR 734; DoDD 1442.11
Army regulation / policy: Army ethics guidance
What this row means: Prohibited political activity on duty or in uniform.
Authority cited: 5 U.S.C. § 7323.

Statutory Civilian

Hours of work — basic workweek

Proponent: G-1
U.S. Code: 5 U.S.C. § 6101
DoDI / CFR / directive: 5 CFR 610; DoDI 1400.25 Vol 610
Army regulation / policy: AR 690-610
What this row means: 40-hour basic workweek.
Authority cited: 5 U.S.C. § 6101.

Statutory Both

Inspector General activities

Proponent: DAIG
U.S. Code: 10 U.S.C. § 1034
DoDI / CFR / directive: DoDD 5106.01; DoDD 7050.06
Army regulation / policy: AR 20-1
What this row means: Army IG assistance, inspections, and whistleblower intake.
Authority cited: AR 20-1.

Statutory Civilian

IRA appeal after OSC

Proponent: MSPB
U.S. Code: 5 U.S.C. § 1221
DoDI / CFR / directive: 5 CFR 1209
Army regulation / policy: N/A
What this row means: IRA at MSPB after OSC on a (b)(8)/(b)(9) claim.
Authority cited: 5 U.S.C. § 1221.

Statutory Civilian

Judicial review of MSPB decisions

Proponent: Federal Circuit
U.S. Code: 5 U.S.C. § 7703
DoDI / CFR / directive: Federal Circuit rules
Army regulation / policy: N/A
What this row means: Review of a final Board decision.
Authority cited: 5 U.S.C. § 7703.

Statutory Both

Key Leadership Position tenure

Proponent: CAE / AAE
U.S. Code: 10 U.S.C. §§ 1734–1735
DoDI / CFR / directive: DoDI 5000.66; USD(A&S) KLP criteria
Army regulation / policy: Army DACM KLP policy
What this row means: Written CAE tenure agreement. Typical 4 years MDAP PM/DPM, 3 years other KLPs.
Authority cited: DoDI 5000.66.

Statutory Civilian

Labor-organization rights

Proponent: LMER
U.S. Code: 5 U.S.C. § 7102
DoDI / CFR / directive: DoDI 1400.25 Vol 711
Army regulation / policy: AR 690-700
What this row means: Right to join or refrain from joining a union.
Authority cited: 5 U.S.C. § 7102.

Statutory Military

Leaves and passes

Proponent: G-1
U.S. Code: 10 U.S.C. § 701
DoDI / CFR / directive: DoDI 1327.06
Army regulation / policy: AR 600-8-10
What this row means: Army leave and pass procedures.
Authority cited: AR 600-8-10.

Statutory Both

Limitations on CAP assignments

Proponent: SAE
U.S. Code: 10 U.S.C. § 1737
DoDI / CFR / directive: DoDI 5000.66
Army regulation / policy: Army DACM policy
What this row means: Statutory limits on who may occupy a CAP.
Authority cited: 10 U.S.C. § 1737.

Statutory Civilian

Limits on contracting out civilian work

Proponent: G-8
U.S. Code: 10 U.S.C. § 2461
DoDI / CFR / directive: DoDI 1100.22
Army regulation / policy: AR 570-4
What this row means: Restrictions on converting civilian work to contract.
Authority cited: 10 U.S.C. § 2461.

Statutory Both

MDAP PM and DPM tenure

Proponent: SAE / AAE
U.S. Code: 10 U.S.C. § 1734(b)
DoDI / CFR / directive: DoDI 5000.66
Army regulation / policy: Army DACM KLP policy
What this row means: Stay until the major milestone closest to four years.
Authority cited: 10 U.S.C. § 1734(b).

Statutory Civilian

Merit system principles

Proponent: G-1
U.S. Code: 5 U.S.C. § 2301
DoDI / CFR / directive: DoDI 1400.25 Vol 100
Army regulation / policy: AR 690-300
What this row means: Nine principles for federal civilian employment.
Authority cited: 5 U.S.C. § 2301.

Statutory Military

Military assignment stability versus broadening

Proponent: HRC
U.S. Code: 10 U.S.C. § 1722(f)
DoDI / CFR / directive: DoDI 5000.66
Army regulation / policy: AR 614-100; AR 614-200
What this row means: Balance broadening against time-in-job. Read with § 1734 for CAP/KLP.
Authority cited: 10 U.S.C. § 1722(f).

Statutory Military

Military justice

Proponent: TJAG
U.S. Code: 10 U.S.C. Chapter 47
DoDI / CFR / directive: Manual for Courts-Martial
Army regulation / policy: AR 27-10
What this row means: Army military-justice regulation.
Authority cited: AR 27-10.

Statutory Military

Military leave accrual

Proponent: G-1
U.S. Code: 10 U.S.C. § 701
DoDI / CFR / directive: DoDI 1327.06
Army regulation / policy: AR 600-8-10
What this row means: Leave for members of the armed forces.
Authority cited: 10 U.S.C. § 701.

Statutory Both

Military leave for reservist-civilians

Proponent: G-1
U.S. Code: 5 U.S.C. § 6323
DoDI / CFR / directive: 5 CFR 353
Army regulation / policy: AR 690-630
What this row means: Paid military leave for Guard and Reserve civilians.
Authority cited: 5 U.S.C. § 6323.

Statutory Military

Military whistleblower protection

Proponent: DAIG / DoD OIG
U.S. Code: 10 U.S.C. § 1034
DoDI / CFR / directive: DoDD 7050.06
Army regulation / policy: AR 20-1; AR 600-20
What this row means: No restriction or reprisal for a protected communication to Congress or an IG.
Authority cited: 10 U.S.C. § 1034.

Statutory Civilian

Mixed cases

Proponent: EEO / MSPB
U.S. Code: 5 U.S.C. § 7702
DoDI / CFR / directive: 29 CFR 1614
Army regulation / policy: AR 690-12
What this row means: When an appealable action is also alleged to be discriminatory.
Authority cited: 5 U.S.C. § 7702.

Statutory Civilian

MSPB appellate procedures

Proponent: MSPB
U.S. Code: 5 U.S.C. § 7701
DoDI / CFR / directive: 5 CFR 1201
Army regulation / policy: N/A
What this row means: How covered employees appeal to the Board.
Authority cited: 5 U.S.C. § 7701.

Statutory Civilian

Negotiated grievance procedure

Proponent: LMER
U.S. Code: 5 U.S.C. § 7121
DoDI / CFR / directive: DoDI 1400.25
Army regulation / policy: AR 690-700
What this row means: CBA must contain a grievance procedure.
Authority cited: 5 U.S.C. § 7121.

Statutory Civilian

Nepotism restriction

Proponent: ethics
U.S. Code: 5 U.S.C. § 3110
DoDI / CFR / directive: 5 CFR 310
Army regulation / policy: AR 690-300
What this row means: No appointment or promotion of a relative.
Authority cited: 5 U.S.C. § 3110.

Statutory Military

Officer assignments

Proponent: HRC
U.S. Code: 10 U.S.C. § 1722(f)
DoDI / CFR / directive: DoDI 1315.18
Army regulation / policy: AR 614-100
What this row means: Officer assignment policy. CAP/KLP still must satisfy § 1734.
Authority cited: AR 614-100.

Statutory Military

Officer promotions

Proponent: HRC
U.S. Code: 10 U.S.C. § 624
DoDI / CFR / directive: DoDI 1320.13
Army regulation / policy: AR 600-8-29
What this row means: Authority to promote after board action.
Authority cited: 10 U.S.C. § 624.

Statutory Military

Officer promotions

Proponent: HRC
U.S. Code: 10 U.S.C. §§ 611, 624, 628
DoDI / CFR / directive: DoDI 1320.14
Army regulation / policy: AR 600-8-29
What this row means: Army officer promotion system.
Authority cited: AR 600-8-29.

Statutory Military

Officer transfers and discharges

Proponent: HRC
U.S. Code: 10 U.S.C. officer separation authorities as currently numbered
DoDI / CFR / directive: DoDI 1332.30
Army regulation / policy: AR 600-8-24
What this row means: Officer resignation, elimination, retirement.
Authority cited: AR 600-8-24.

Statutory Civilian

Official time

Proponent: LMER
U.S. Code: 5 U.S.C. § 7131
DoDI / CFR / directive: DoDI 1400.25 Vol 711
Army regulation / policy: AR 690-700
What this row means: Official time for representational duties.
Authority cited: 5 U.S.C. § 7131.

Statutory Civilian

OSC investigation of PPPs

Proponent: OSC
U.S. Code: 5 U.S.C. § 1214
DoDI / CFR / directive: 5 CFR 1800–1830
Army regulation / policy: N/A
What this row means: OSC investigates PPPs and may seek stays.
Authority cited: 5 U.S.C. § 1214.

Statutory Civilian

Overall Contribution Score, rails, and normal pay range

Proponent: Pay pool
U.S. Code: 10 U.S.C. § 1762
DoDI / CFR / directive: AcqDemo Operating Guide Ch. 6
Army regulation / policy: Army AcqDemo business rules
What this row means: OCS 0 maps to GS-1 step 1 and 100 to GS-15 step 10. Rails sit 8% from the standard pay line.
Authority cited: AcqDemo Operating Guide Ch. 6.

Statutory Civilian

Overtime rates

Proponent: CHRA
U.S. Code: 5 U.S.C. § 5542
DoDI / CFR / directive: 5 CFR 550, 551
Army regulation / policy: AR 690-610
What this row means: Title 5 overtime; FLSA status is separate.
Authority cited: 5 U.S.C. § 5542.

Regulatory Civilian

Pay pool panel

Proponent: Pay pool manager
U.S. Code: —
DoDI / CFR / directive: AcqDemo Operating Guide Ch. 6
Army regulation / policy: Army AcqDemo business rules
What this row means: Pay pool panels (typically Nov–Dec) reconcile scores and allocate CRI and CA funds.
Authority cited: AcqDemo Operating Guide Ch. 6.

Statutory Civilian

Performance Appraisal Quality Level

Proponent: Supervisor / pay pool
U.S. Code: 10 U.S.C. § 1762
DoDI / CFR / directive: AcqDemo Operating Guide Ch. 6
Army regulation / policy: Army AcqDemo business rules
What this row means: Quality of performance is scored separately from contribution (typically 1 / 3 / 5). CCAS does not replace Chapter 43 or 75.
Authority cited: AcqDemo Operating Guide Ch. 6.

Statutory Civilian

Performance appraisal systems

Proponent: G-1
U.S. Code: 5 U.S.C. § 4302
DoDI / CFR / directive: 5 CFR 430; DoDI 1400.25 Vol 430
Army regulation / policy: AR 690-400
What this row means: Required appraisal systems. AcqDemo CCAS substitutes for participating employees.
Authority cited: 5 U.S.C. § 4302.

Statutory Civilian

Position Requirements Document instead of a GS PD

Proponent: Participating organization
U.S. Code: 10 U.S.C. § 1762
DoDI / CFR / directive: AcqDemo Operating Guide Ch. 3
Army regulation / policy: Army AcqDemo classification guidance
What this row means: AcqDemo classifies to a PRD with three factors, not a GS PD. Classification authority is delegated to the head of the participating organization.
Authority cited: AcqDemo Operating Guide Ch. 3.

Statutory Civilian

Prefer civilians for closely associated functions

Proponent: G-8
U.S. Code: 10 U.S.C. § 2463
DoDI / CFR / directive: DoDI 1100.22
Army regulation / policy: AR 570-4
What this row means: Special consideration for civilians on functions close to inherently governmental work.
Authority cited: 10 U.S.C. § 2463.

Statutory Civilian

Premium-pay cap

Proponent: CHRA
U.S. Code: 5 U.S.C. § 5547
DoDI / CFR / directive: 5 CFR 550
Army regulation / policy: AR 690-610
What this row means: Cap on combined basic plus premium pay.
Authority cited: 5 U.S.C. § 5547.

Statutory Military

Presidential reserve call-up

Proponent: G-3
U.S. Code: 10 U.S.C. § 12302
DoDI / CFR / directive: DoDI 1235.12
Army regulation / policy: AR 135-200
What this row means: Involuntary Reserve activation in a declared emergency.
Authority cited: 10 U.S.C. § 12302.

Statutory Both

Privacy Act records

Proponent: G-6
U.S. Code: 5 U.S.C. § 552a
DoDI / CFR / directive: DoDI 5400.11
Army regulation / policy: AR 25-22
What this row means: Personnel files, including CAS2Net extracts, are Privacy Act records.
Authority cited: 5 U.S.C. § 552a.

Statutory Civilian

Probationary period

Proponent: CHRA
U.S. Code: 5 U.S.C. § 3321
DoDI / CFR / directive: 5 CFR 315 Subpart H
Army regulation / policy: AR 690-300
What this row means: Initial competitive appointment is subject to probation.
Authority cited: 5 U.S.C. § 3321.

Statutory Civilian

Prohibited personnel practices

Proponent: G-1 / OSC
U.S. Code: 5 U.S.C. § 2302
DoDI / CFR / directive: DoDI 1400.25
Army regulation / policy: AR 690-300
What this row means: Bars PPPs. Search ppp, 2302, reprisal.
Authority cited: 5 U.S.C. § 2302.

Statutory Military

Reserve active-duty authorities

Proponent: G-1
U.S. Code: 10 U.S.C. § 12301
DoDI / CFR / directive: DoDI 1235.12
Army regulation / policy: AR 135-200
What this row means: Authorities to order Reserve members to active duty.
Authority cited: 10 U.S.C. § 12301.

Statutory Civilian

RIF definitions

Proponent: G-1
U.S. Code: 5 U.S.C. § 3501
DoDI / CFR / directive: 5 CFR 351; DoDI 1400.25 Vol 351
Army regulation / policy: AR 690-300
What this row means: Terms used in reduction-in-force.
Authority cited: 5 U.S.C. § 3501.

Statutory Civilian

RIF order of retention

Proponent: G-1
U.S. Code: 5 U.S.C. § 3502
DoDI / CFR / directive: 5 CFR 351
Army regulation / policy: AR 690-300
What this row means: Retention uses tenure group, veterans preference, service, and performance.
Authority cited: 5 U.S.C. § 3502.

Statutory Civilian

RIF transfer of functions

Proponent: G-1
U.S. Code: 5 U.S.C. § 3503
DoDI / CFR / directive: 5 CFR 351.301
Army regulation / policy: AR 690-300
What this row means: Employees transfer with a transferred function.
Authority cited: 5 U.S.C. § 3503.

Statutory Both

Rotation after five years

Proponent: SAE
U.S. Code: 10 U.S.C. § 1734(e)
DoDI / CFR / directive: DoDI 5000.66
Army regulation / policy: Army DACM policy
What this row means: Rotation after five years or a PM milestone, whichever is longer.
Authority cited: 10 U.S.C. § 1734(e).

Statutory Civilian

Rules for admission to the civil service

Proponent: CHRA
U.S. Code: 5 U.S.C. § 3301
DoDI / CFR / directive: 5 CFR 300; DoDI 1400.25
Army regulation / policy: AR 690-300
What this row means: Foundation for competitive examining.
Authority cited: 5 U.S.C. § 3301.

Statutory Both

Service acquisition executive authorities

Proponent: SAE / AAE
U.S. Code: 10 U.S.C. § 1704
DoDI / CFR / directive: DoDI 5000.66
Army regulation / policy: AR 70-1
What this row means: SAE authorities over the acquisition workforce.
Authority cited: 10 U.S.C. § 1704.

Statutory Both

Sexual-harassment complaint investigation

Proponent: G-1 / SHARP
U.S. Code: 10 U.S.C. § 1561
DoDI / CFR / directive: DoDI 1020.04
Army regulation / policy: AR 600-20
What this row means: Statutory investigation duties for sexual-harassment complaints.
Authority cited: 10 U.S.C. § 1561.

Statutory Civilian

Sick leave

Proponent: CHRA
U.S. Code: 5 U.S.C. § 6307
DoDI / CFR / directive: 5 CFR 630
Army regulation / policy: AR 690-630
What this row means: Sick-leave accrual and uses.
Authority cited: 5 U.S.C. § 6307.

Statutory Military

Special selection boards

Proponent: HRC
U.S. Code: 10 U.S.C. § 628
DoDI / CFR / directive: DoDI 1320.14
Army regulation / policy: AR 600-8-29
What this row means: SSB when a record was incomplete or a board was improper.
Authority cited: 10 U.S.C. § 628.

Statutory Civilian

Telework program

Proponent: G-1
U.S. Code: 5 U.S.C. § 6502
DoDI / CFR / directive: DoDI 1035.01
Army regulation / policy: Army telework policy; DD 2946
What this row means: Each agency must have a telework program.
Authority cited: 5 U.S.C. § 6502.

Statutory Civilian

Telework training and policy

Proponent: G-1
U.S. Code: 5 U.S.C. § 6503
DoDI / CFR / directive: DoDI 1035.01
Army regulation / policy: Army telework policy
What this row means: Interactive training and written policy required.
Authority cited: 5 U.S.C. § 6503.

Statutory Both

Tenure waiver with written rationale

Proponent: SAE
U.S. Code: 10 U.S.C. § 1734(d)
DoDI / CFR / directive: DoDI 5000.66
Army regulation / policy: Army SAE waiver process
What this row means: Early reassignment requires a written SAE rationale.
Authority cited: 10 U.S.C. § 1734(d).

Statutory Both

Three-year CAP assignment period

Proponent: SAE
U.S. Code: 10 U.S.C. § 1734(a)
DoDI / CFR / directive: DoDI 5000.66
Army regulation / policy: Army DACM CAP guidance
What this row means: Default three years in a CAP.
Authority cited: 10 U.S.C. § 1734(a).

Statutory Both

Total-force manpower policy

Proponent: G-8
U.S. Code: 10 U.S.C. § 129a
DoDI / CFR / directive: DoDI 1100.22
Army regulation / policy: AR 570-4
What this row means: Total-force mix of military, civilian, and contract support.
Authority cited: 10 U.S.C. § 129a.

Statutory Military

UCMJ failure to obey

Proponent: SJA
U.S. Code: 10 U.S.C. § 892
DoDI / CFR / directive: MCM
Army regulation / policy: AR 27-10
What this row means: Failure to obey a lawful order or regulation.
Authority cited: 10 U.S.C. § 892.

Statutory Military

UCMJ persons subject

Proponent: TJAG
U.S. Code: 10 U.S.C. § 802
DoDI / CFR / directive: Manual for Courts-Martial
Army regulation / policy: AR 27-10
What this row means: Who is subject to the UCMJ.
Authority cited: 10 U.S.C. § 802.

Statutory Civilian

Unfair labor practices

Proponent: FLRA
U.S. Code: 5 U.S.C. § 7116
DoDI / CFR / directive: 5 CFR 2423
Army regulation / policy: AR 690-700
What this row means: ULPs by agencies and unions.
Authority cited: 5 U.S.C. § 7116.

Statutory Civilian

Veteran definitions for preference

Proponent: CHRA
U.S. Code: 5 U.S.C. § 2108
DoDI / CFR / directive: 5 CFR 211
Army regulation / policy: AR 690-300
What this row means: Defines veteran and preference eligible.
Authority cited: 5 U.S.C. § 2108.

Statutory Both

Written tenure agreement

Proponent: Assigning organization
U.S. Code: 10 U.S.C. § 1734(a)(2), (b)(2)
DoDI / CFR / directive: DoDI 5000.66
Army regulation / policy: Army DACM procedures
What this row means: Written agreement to remain on AD or in Federal service.
Authority cited: 10 U.S.C. § 1734(a)(2).