Department of Defense
INSTRUCTION
NUMBER 1342.28 NUMBER 1342.28
March 30, 2011 March 30, 2011
USD(P&R) USD(P&R)
SUBJECT: DoD Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program (YRRP) SUBJECT: DoD Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program (YRRP)
References: See Enclosure 1 References: See Enclosure 1
1. PURPOSE1. PURPOSE. This Instruction:
a. In accordance with the authority in DoD Directive (DoDD) 5124.02 (Reference (a)) and
the guidance in Secretary of Defense Memorandum (Reference (b)), this Instruction establishes
policy, assigns responsibilities, and provides instructions and implementation guidance for a
national veteran reintegration program to provide National Guard and Reserve Component
members and their families with sufficient information, services, referral, and proactive outreach
opportunities throughout the phases of the YRRP.
b. Establishes the YRRP Center for Excellence (CfE).
c. Incorporates and cancels Directive-Type Memorandum 08-029 (Reference (c)).
2. APPLICABILITY
. This Instruction applies to OSD, the Military Departments (including the
Coast Guard at all times, including when it is a Service in the Department of Homeland Security
by agreement with that Department), the Office of the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and
the Joint Staff, the Combatant Commands, the Office of the Inspector General of the Department
of Defense, the Defense Agencies, the DoD Field Activities, and all other organizational entities
within the DoD (hereafter referred to collectively as the “DoD Components”).
3. DEFINITIONS
. See Glossary.
4. POLICY
. It is DoD policy that:
a. The National Guard and Reserve Component members and their families shall have
access to programs, resources, referrals, and services to minimize stress on families during all
phases of deployment or accumulated deployment days of 90 days or as Services direct. The
