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The recent publications webpage lists the newest DoD Issuances and Forms.
Digital copies of cancelled DoD Issuances can be downloaded at the Cancellations Database. Valid DoD CAC required.
Download supporting documents and standards for writing DoD Issuances.
The ODA&M issuance process provides procedures for action officers in the Office of the Director of Administration and Management (ODA&M) who are processing DoD issuances for Deputy Secretary of Defense (DepSecDef), ODA&M, or Director, Washington Headquarters Service (WHS) approval as well as changes to and cancellations of those issuances.
The DoD issuances Portal System is available to registered users at https://apps.sp.pentagon.mil/sites/dodips/Pages/Site/Home.aspx (unclassified)
The issuance process provides procedures for action officers (AOs) who are processing DoD issuances, as well as changes to and cancellations of those issuances signed or approved by OSD Component heads other than the Director of Administration and Management of the Department of Defense (DA&M) or Director, Washington Headquarters Services (WHS).
Proceed to Secretary Policy (SPM) and other Memorandums. Access requires valid DoD CAC.