DOD INSTRUCTION 1400.25, VOLUME 3005
D
OD CIVILIAN PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM:
C
YBER EXCEPTED SERVICE (CES)
E
MPLOYMENT AND PLACEMENT
Originating Component: Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness
Effective: August 15, 2017
Change 1 Effective: August 12, 2025
Releasability: Cleared for public release. Available on the Directives Division Website
at http://www.esd.whs.mil/DD/.
Approved by: A. M. Kurta, Performing the Duties of the Under Secretary of Defense for
Personnel and Readiness
Change 1 Approved by : Merlynn Carson, Performing the Duties of the Deputy Under Secretary of
Defense for Personnel and Readiness
Purpose: This instruction is composed of several volumes, each containing its own purpose. In
accordance with the authority in DoD Directive (DoDD) 5124.02:
• This instruction establishes and implements policy, establishes procedures, provides guidelines and
model programs, delegates authority, and assigns responsibilities regarding civilian personnel
management within the DoD.
• This volume:
o Is part of the 3000 Volume series of this instruction. In accordance with the authority in DoDDs
1400.25, 5124.02, 5144.02, and 8140.01, the 3000 Volumes establish policy, assign responsibilities, and
provide guidance for Cyber Excepted Service (CES) and are referred to as “the CES Volumes.”
o Pursuant to Section 1599f of Title 10, United States Code (U.S.C.), establishes the policies,
responsibilities, procedures, and delegations for the design and administration of employment and
placement programs in the CES.
