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The recent publications webpage lists the newest DoW Issuances.
Digital copies of cancelled DoW Issuances can be downloaded at the Cancellations Database. Valid DoW CAC required.
Download supporting documents and standards for writing DoW Issuances.
The DoW issuances Portal System is available to registered users at https://play.apps.appsplatform.us/play/e/13d1bd3d-e6a3-e206-96d3-5a8787f32c2d/a/d6dfac5a-2221-45e3-ad61-c446294ff1a9?tenantId=102d0191-eeae-4761-b1cb-1a83e86ef445&hint=9e2c9a9a-b8d3-4d20-89b8-fda82b530e4b&subTask=PRE-COORD&source=sharebutton&sourcetime=1747413385032 (unclassified)
The issuance process provides guidance for OSD Component action officers and focal points who are creating, reissuing, changing, or cancelling DoW issuances.
Proceed to Secretary Policy (SPM) and other Memorandums. Access requires valid DoW CAC.