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Hiring freeze exceptions

Division A · Title XI: Civilian Personnel

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The Department of Defense cannot use funds to impose a hiring freeze on certain important jobs in fiscal year 2027. This includes roles related to immigration enforcement, national security, public safety, military medical care, maintenance facilities, military entrance processing, child and youth programs, and safety support positions. It also covers civilian mariners, staff at DoD schools and child care centers, and positions funded by nonappropriated funds.

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Positions essential to immigration enforcement, national security, or public safety.

(2)

Positions funded by nonappropriated funds in Department of Defense NAF instrumentalities.

(3)

Civilian Mariner positions.

(4)

Positions at depots, shipyards, arsenals, and maintenance facilities.

(5)

Positions at United States Military Entrance Processing Command.

(6)

Positions at military medical treatment facilities that perform patient care or are essential to hospital operations.

(7)

Child and Youth Programs staff.

(8)

Instructors or facility support staff at Department of Defense schools or child care centers.

(9)

Installation positions that support fire, life, and safety functions.