DODI1400.25-V771_DAFI36-706 — Dod Civilian Personnel Management System: Administrative Grievance System

DODI1400.25-V771_DAFI36-706 governs the DoD Administrative Grievance System and civilian employee dispute reviews.

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  • Publication number: DODI1400.25-V771_DAFI36-706
  • Title: DOD CIVILIAN PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM: ADMINISTRATIVE GRIEVANCE SYSTEM
  • Date: 2025-07-31

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The publication establishes policies, responsibilities, and requirements for internally reviewing employee disputes involving working conditions under DoD management. It contains procedures for administrative grievances, alternative dispute resolution, coverage, processing, and final decisions.

Applies to: It applies to United States citizen civilian employees of the DAF who are paid from appropriated funds and who are either non-bargaining unit employees, or bargaining unit employees in a unit where no collective bargaining agreement has been negotiated, or where the negotiated procedure excludes the matters at issue.

Topics covered

  • Administrative grievance system
  • Civilian employee disputes
  • Alternative dispute resolution
  • Grievance process
  • Working conditions
  • DoD component implementation

Questions and answers

What must DoD Component heads do for the Administrative Grievance System?

Ensure the DoD AGS is implemented in their Component. (paragraph 3)

Are alternative dispute resolution techniques used in the grievance process?

ADR techniques should be utilized to the maximum extent possible with the consent of the grievant and Deciding Official or supervisor. (paragraph 3)

When can alternative dispute resolution be attempted during a grievance?

ADR may be attempted at any stage of the grievance process; however, it is most successful when initiated early or when the dispute is raised. (paragraph 3)

What happens to the response timeframe when ADR is attempted?

If ADR is attempted at any stage of the grievance process, the timeframe for a response is placed on hold pending outcome of ADR. (paragraph 3)

Are decisions by the Deputy Administrative Assistant to the Secretary of the Air Force final?

Decisions made by the Deputy Administrative Assistant to the Secretary of the Air Force in that capacity are final. (paragraph 3)

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