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This Instruction under DoD Directive 1342.17, December 30, 1990, establishes policy, assigns responsibilities and prescribes procedures on the care of family members of DoD and emergency-essential (E-E) civilian personnel who are single parents; dual military couples with dependents; or members or E-E civilian personnel who otherwise bear sole responsibility for the care of children under the age of 19; or other personnel with family members who are unable to care for themselves in the absence of the member or E-E employee.

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