DOD INSTRUCTION 1400.25, VOLUME 431
D
OD CIVILIAN PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM:
P
ERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT AND APPRAISAL PROGRAM
Originating Component: Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness
Effective: February 4, 2016
Change 4 Effective: August 18, 2025
Releasability: Cleared for public release. Available on the Directives Division Website
at https://www.esd.whs.mil/DD/.
Approved by: Robert O. Work, Deputy Secretary of Defense
Change 4 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 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, in accordance with DoD Directive 1400.25:
o Pursuant to Volumes 410, 430, and 451 of this instruction, implements policy, assigns
responsibilities, and establishes procedures for the DoD Performance Management and Appraisal
Program.
o Implements the requirements of Section 9902 of Title 5, United States Code (U.S.C.).
o Establishes a DoD performance appraisal program in accordance with Section 430.205 of Title 5,
Code of Federal Regulations (CFR).
