Detonics
03-29-2009, 15:49
Does the new "DoD Civilian Expeditionary Workforce" directive found at:
http://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives/corres/pdf/140410p.pdf
Establish the "Civilian national security force that's just as powerful, just as strong, just as well fund" as the military, as previously discussed in various news accounts.
Certain sections seem to indicate an anticipated combat role:
"Civilians will not be charged personal leave while undergoing therapy and/or rehabilitation due to a combat, combat support, duty related or non-duty related injury incurred during deployment after they return from deployment."
Others appear to indicate some lack in choice of service:
"Management retains the authority to direct and assign civilian employees, either voluntarily, involuntarily, or on an unexpected basis to accomplish the DoD mission."
I thought this might be the best place to go for a translation of the "DoD Speak" found in the directive and couldn't find prior discussion of the Directive.
http://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives/corres/pdf/140410p.pdf
Establish the "Civilian national security force that's just as powerful, just as strong, just as well fund" as the military, as previously discussed in various news accounts.
Certain sections seem to indicate an anticipated combat role:
"Civilians will not be charged personal leave while undergoing therapy and/or rehabilitation due to a combat, combat support, duty related or non-duty related injury incurred during deployment after they return from deployment."
Others appear to indicate some lack in choice of service:
"Management retains the authority to direct and assign civilian employees, either voluntarily, involuntarily, or on an unexpected basis to accomplish the DoD mission."
I thought this might be the best place to go for a translation of the "DoD Speak" found in the directive and couldn't find prior discussion of the Directive.