Department of Defense
INSTRUCTION
NUMBER 1304.24
September 20, 2005
USD(P&R)
SUBJECT: Use of Directory Information on Secondary School Students for Military Recruiting
Purposes
References: (a) Section 503c of title 10, United States Code
(b) Section 7908 of title 20, United States Code
(c) DoD Directive 1304.24, subject as above, April 20, 1984 (hereby canceled)
(d) Deputy Secretary of Defense memorandum, "DoD Directives Review –
Phase II," July 13, 2005
(e) DoD 5400.7-R, “DoD Freedom of Information Act Program,” October 1998
(f) DoD 5400.11-R, “DoD Privacy Program,” August 1983
1.
REISSUANCE AND PURPOSE
This Instruction:
1.1. Supports the provisions of current legislation in references (a) and (b) regarding access
to secondary school campuses and student directory information.
1.2. Reissues reference (c) as a DoD Instruction according to the guidance in reference (d).
It updates policy, guidance, and responsibilities concerning the collection, retention, and use of
secondary school student directory information for military recruiting purposes.
2.
APPLICABILITY
This Instruction applies to the Office of the Secretary of Defense, the Military Departments
(including their Reserve components, and the Coast Guard by agreement with the Department of
Homeland Security when it is not operating as a Service in the Navy). The term “Military
Services,” refers to the Army, the Navy, the Air Force, the Marine Corps, and the Coast Guard.
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