Civilian Personnel Policy Mission Statement


The Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Civilian Personnel Policy (CPP) is the Department's human resource policy office. CPP formulates plans, policies, and programs to manage the department of defense civilian work force effectively, efficiently, and humanely. CPP supports the Military Departments and Defense Agencies with policy leadership and with personnel services through the Civilian Personnel Management Service. The Office also manages the nonappropriated fund personnel system and provides guidance for the foreign national employment program within the Department.