: Assigns specific duties to the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Manpower and Reserve, as well as DoD Component heads, to oversee the program. Other Possible References for "431"

: A section of the U.S. Code that governs the exemption of certain operational files from search or disclosure. DOD SR231QXLR

: Emphasizes employee and supervisor engagement as the first step in setting performance expectations and organizational goals.

: Implements the procedures for the DoD Performance Management and Appraisal Program in accordance with federal regulations.

: Performance plans must include and discuss DoD core values, such as leadership, professionalism, integrity, and ethics , at the start of the appraisal cycle.