Purpose and objectives.
(a) This Part prescribes the standards
of conduct, relating to possible conflict
between private interests and official
duties, required of all Department of
Defense personnel,1 regardless of assign-
ment. Close adherence to these prin-
ciples will insure compliance with the
high ethical standards demanded of all
public servants. Violations of this part
may be cause for appropriate discipli-
nary action which may be in addition to
any penalty provided by law.
(b) This part is in implementation of
(1) Executive Order 11222 of May 8, 1965,
prescribing Standards of Ethical Conduct