9901.302—Coverage.
(a)
This subpart applies to eligible DoD employees and positions in the categories listed in paragraph (b) of this section, subject to a determination by the Secretary under § 9901.102(b) or (f).
(b)
The following employees of, or positions in, DoD organizational and functional units are eligible for coverage under this subpart:
(1)
Employees and positions who would otherwise be covered by the General Schedule pay system established under 5 U.S.C. chapter 53, subchapter III;
(2)
Employees in senior-level (SL) and scientific or professional (ST) positions who would otherwise be covered by 5 U.S.C. 5376 ;
(3)
Members of the Senior Executive Service (SES) who would otherwise be covered by 5 U.S.C. chapter 53, subchapter VIII, subject to § 9901.102(d); and
(4)
Such others designated by the Secretary as DoD may be authorized to include under 5 U.S.C. 9902.