Welcome to The Defense Civilian Personnel Advisory Service (DCPAS)

We Develop and Oversee Civilian Human Resources Programs
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DOD CIVILIAN HUMAN CAPITAL

Infrastructure built upon expertise, innovation, dedication, and trustworthiness.

CIVILIANS
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RESULTS ORIENTED FORWARD THINKERS

Achieving growth and success through innovation.

ADVANCEMENT

POWERFUL COLLABORATIVE PARTNERSHIPS

Empowering the civilian workforce through collaboration.

COMMUNITY

Cross-Functional Teams

We develop tools and cross-functional programs to support efficient and innovative component operations and workforce development.

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Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III

We Take Care Of Our People

"People are the department's most critical asset. We remain the preeminent fighting force in the world because of our personnel in and out of uniform. I have never had more confidence in our ability to meet the security challenges of today and tomorrow."

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III

March 5, 2021, Message to the Force