Please find the Peace Corps Manual Sections below. Additional information about Peace Corps policies can be found in the Peace Corps Global Policy Handbook and Peace Corps' Code of Federal Regulations.

In additional, pursuant to Executive Order (E.O.) 13891 titled “Promoting the Rule of Law through Improved Agency Guidance Documents” (October 31, 2019), the Peace Corps is creating a single, searchable, indexed website that will contain, or provide links to, all agency guidance documents currently in effect that have general applicability, are intended to affect the public but do not have the force or effect of law. Except for those that are incorporated into the Code of Federal Regulations, the below documents may be considered guidance under E.O. 13891 and as such do not have the force or effect of law. This website will be updated to clearly identify all such portions of the Peace Corps Manual and to include any other such documents that the agency may identify or generate in the future.

Interim policy statements

• IPS 1-12 Volunteer Trainee Sexual Misconduct - Policy
• IPS 1-12 Volunteer Trainee Sexual Misconduct - Procedures
• IPS 1-20 Re-enrollments and Reinstatements of Volunteers, Peace Corps Response Volunteers, and Trainees Granted Completion of Service Status Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic
• IPS 2-07 Post Website Policies
• IPS 2-21 Peace Corps Domestic Service of Volunteers
  • IPS 2-21 Attachment A - Volunteer Service Handbook for Domestic Service
• IPS 4-20 Non-Competitive Eligibility Certification for Reinstated Volunteers, Peace Corps Response Volunteers, and Trainees Granted Completion of Service Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic
• IPS 4-21 Peace Corps Overseas Post Operations during COVID-19 Response and Recovery
  • IPS 4-21 Attachment A - Peace Corps Participation in the USG COVID-19 Framework
  • IPS 4-21 Attachment B - Overview: Country Portfolio Review Process
• IPS 4-21 Peace Corps Overseas Post Operations during COVID-19 Response and Recovery Procedures

Content and management

• MS 001 Table of Contents
• MS 002 Peace Corps Manual
• MS 003 Subject Index and Acronym List

Authorities

• MS 101 The Peace Corps Act
• MS 103 Strategic Partnerships
• MS 103 Procedures for Global, Regional, and Domestic Strategic Partnerships
• MS 103 Procedures for In-Country Strategic Partnerships

Delegations of authority

• MS 114 Delegation of Authority
  • MS 114 - Attachment I

Organization and functions

• MS 122 Peace Corps Organization
  • MS 122 - Attachment A
• MS 123 Office of the Director: Organization, Mission, and Functions
  • MS 123 - Attachment A
• MS 124 Office of Management: Organization, Mission, and Functions
• MS 125 Office of Global Operations: Organization, Mission, and Functions
• MS 126 Office of Volunteer Recruitment and Selection: Organization, Mission, and Functions
• MS 127 Office of Health Services: Organization, Mission, and Functions
• MS 128 Office of the Chief Financial Officer: Organization, Mission, and Functions
• MS 129 Office of the Chief Information Officer: Organization, Mission, and Functions
• MS 130 Office of Safety and Security: Organization, Mission, and Functions
• MS 131 Office of External Affairs: Organization, Mission, and Functions
• MS 132 Office of Human Resources: Organization, Mission, and Functions

Eligibility and standards

• MS 201 Eligibility and Standards for Peace Corps Volunteer Service
• MS 202 Volunteer Leaders
  • MS 202 Attachment A
• MS 203 Enter-on-Duty Date
• MS 204 Volunteer Conduct
  • MS 204 Attachment A
  • MS 204 Attachment B
• MS 205 Volunteer or Trainee Marriage
• MS 207 Volunteer Oath and Pledge

Volunteer travel and transportation

• MS 213 Volunteer No-Fee Regular Passports
• MS 214 Volunteer Trainee Baggage
• MS 218 Trainee and Volunteer Travel and Use of Transit Regional Houses
• MS 218 Travel Stipend Calculation Procedures
  • MS 218 Attachment A
• MS 219 Volunteer and Trainee Home-of-Record
  • MS 219 Attachment A

Volunteer leave and allowances

• MS 220 Leave for Volunteers Trainees
  • MS 220 Attachment A
• MS 221 Volunteer Allowances
  • MS 221 Attachment A
  • MS 221 Attachment B
  • MS 221 Attachment C
  • MS 221 Attachment D
  • MS 221 Exhibit A
• MS 222 Trainee Allowances
  • MS 222 Appendix A
• MS 223 Volunteer Trainee Readjustment Allowance
  • MS 223 Attachment A

Volunteer taxes, loans, debts, reimbursements

• MS 231 Volunteer Education Loans
  • MS 231 Attachment A
  • MS 231 Attachment B
• MS 232 Volunteer In-Country Debts to Third Parties
  • MS 232 Attachment A
  • MS 232 Attachment B
• MS 235 Volunteer Trainee Losses of Property and Cash - Policy
  • MS 235 Attachment A
  • MS 235 Attachment B
  • MS 235 Attachment C
• MS 235 Volunteer Trainee Losses of Property and Cash - Procedures
• MS 236 Volunteer Federal Income Tax
  • MS 236 Attachment A
  • MS 236 Attachment B
  • MS 236 Attachment C

Kate Puzey Act

• MS 240 Immunity from Disciplinary Action in Sexual Assault and Stalking Incidents
• MS 241 Anonymous Sexual Assault Hotline - Policy
• MS 241 Anonymous Sexual Assault Hotline - Procedures
• MS 242 Stalking of a Volunteer - Policy
• MS 242 Stalking of a Volunteer - Procedures
• MS 243 Responding to Sexual Assault - Policy
• MS 243 Responding to Sexual Assault - Procedures
• MS 244 Sexual Assault Response Liaisons
• MS 245 Respite Leave

Volunteer support functions

• MS 253 Voter Assistance Program - Policy
• MS 253 Voter Assistance Program - Procedures
• MS 254 Volunteer Identification Cards
  • MS 254 Attachment A
  • MS 254 Attachment B

Trainee/Volunteer medical support

• MS 261 Medical Offices and Peace Corps Medical Officers
  • MS 261 Attachment A
  • MS 261 Attachment B
• MS 262 Peace Corps Medical Services Program
  • MS 262 Attachment A
• MS 264 Medical Evacuation - Policy
• MS 264 Medical Evacuation - Procedures
• MS 265 Death of a Volunteer
  • MS 265 Attachment A
  • MS 265 Attachment B
  • MS 265 Attachment C
  • MS 265 Attachment D
  • MS 265 Attachment E
  • MS 265 Peace Corps Memorial Giving Guidelines
• MS 266 Post-Service Medical Benefits for Volunteers, Trainees, and Dependents
  • MS 266 Attachment A
• MS 267 Volunteer Medical Records
• MS 269 HIPAA Administration
  • MS 269 Attachment A
  • MS 269 Attachment B

Volunteer/trainee safety and security

• MS 270 Volunteer Trainee Safety and Security
  • MS 270 Attachment A
• MS 271 Confidentiality Protection - Policy
• MS 271 Confidentiality Protection - Procedures

Volunteer transfers, completion of service, termination

• MS 281 Completion of Service Date Advancement and Extension of Service
• MS 282 Peace Corps Service Re-enrollments, Reinstatements, and Transfers
  • MS 282 Attachment A
• MS 284 Early Termination of Service
  • MS 284 Attachment A
  • MS 284 Attachment B
  • MS 284 Attachment C
  • MS 284 Attachment D
  • MS 284 Attachment E
  • MS 284 Attachment F
  • MS 284 Attachment G
  • MS 284 Attachment H
  • MS 284 Attachment I
  • MS 284 Attachment J
• MS 285 Volunteer Description of Service, Non-Competitive Eligibility and Certificate of Group Health Coverage
  • MS 285 Attachment A
  • MS 285 Attachment B

General standards

• MS 293 Volunteer Discrimination Complaint Procedure
• MS 294 Confidentiality of Volunteer Information
• MS 294 Confidentiality of Volunteer Information Guidance
  • MS 294 Attachment A
  • MS 294 Attachment B
  • MS 294 Attachment C
  • MS 294 Attachment D

Programming

• MS 320 Peace Corps Publicity in the United States and Overseas
• MS 321 Use of the Peace Corps Name, Seal and Logo
• MS 340 Opening a Post
• MS 341 Non-Emergency Post Closing

Safety and security

• MS 401 Domestic Physical Security
• MS 402 Domestic Continuity of Operations and Occupant Emergency Plan Programs
• MS 403 Personnel Security Program
• MS 403 Personnel Security Program Procedures
• MS 404 Insider Threat Program
• MS 405 Classified National Security Information
• MS 450 Volunteer and Trainee Transportation
• MS 461 Crimes against Volunteers and Trainees - Policy
• MS 461 Crimes against Volunteers and Trainees - Procedures
• MS 465 Overseas Disappearance of Volunteer Trainee - Policy
• MS 465 Overseas Disappearance of Volunteer Trainee - Procedures
• MS 466 Kidnapping of Volunteer Trainee

Property

• MS 511 Personal Property Management - Policy
• MS 511 Personal Property Management - Policy - Handbook
• MS 512 Facilities Management - Policy
• MS 512 Facilities Management - Procedures

Staff occupational safety and health

• MS 520 Occupational Safety and Health - Policy
• MS 520 Occupational Safety and Health - Procedures
  • MS 520 Procedures Attachment A - Report of Mishap
  • MS 520 Procedures Attachment B - Mishap Investigation Report (Sample)

Vehicles and motorcycles

• MS 522 Motor Vehicle Use and Insurance - Policy
• MS 522 Motor Vehicle Use and Insurance - Procedures
• MS 523 Motorcycles and Bicycles
• MS 527 Vehicle Acquisition, Disposal, and Management
  • MS 527 - Attachment A - New Vehicle Information
  • MS 527 - Attachment B - Weekly Vehicle Usage Log
  • MS 527 - Attachment C - Vehicle Maintenance Report

Computers and information processing

• MS 542 Information Security Program
• MS 543 Use of IT Systems by Volunteers, Trainees, and Returned Peace Corps Volunteers
• MS 544 Information Technology Management
• MS 545 Mobile Information Technology Device Policy
• MS 547 Use of Government Technology Services and Equipment
• MS 548 Use of Peace Corps Social Media
• MS 548 Use of Peace Corps Social Media Procedures

Personnel policies, objectives, classification

• MS 601 Administration of the Peace Corps Direct Hire Personnel System
• MS 602 Foreign Service National (FSN) Personnel Administration
• MS 603 Direct Hire Position Classification
• MS 603 Direct Hire Position Classification - Procedures
• MS 604 Family Members and Domestic Partners

Recruitment and appointment

• MS 611 Eligibility for Peace Corps Employment or Volunteer Service of Applicants with Intelligence Background - Policy
• MS 611 Eligibility for Peace Corps Employment or Volunteer Service of Applicants with Intelligence Backgrounds - Procedures
• MS 613 Probationary Period for Foreign Service Employees

Evaluation and compensation

• MS 620 Direct Hire Merit Selection and Promotion
• MS 620 Direct Hire Merit Selection and Promotion - Procedures
• MS 622 Direct Hire Within-Grade Salary Increases
• MS 622 Procedures for Meritorious Step Increases Procedures
• MS 623 Physician Comparability Allowance
• MS 624 Hiring Individuals with Disabilities
  • MS 624 Attachment A - Sample Proof of Disability Letter
  • MS 624 Attachment B - Standard Form 256 Self-Identification of Disability Form
• MS 625 Premium Pay and Compensatory Time
• MS 625 Premium Pay and Compensatory Time Procedures
• MS 626 Performance Appraisal System

Attendance and leave

• MS 630 Direct Hire Hours of Duty
• MS 630 Direct Hire Hours of Duty Procedures
• MS 631 Direct Hire Time and Attendance
• MS 631 Direct Hire Time and Attendance Procedures
• MS 632 Direct Hire Telework Program - Policy
• MS 632 Direct Hire Telework Program - Procedures
• MS 633 Remote Work Program - Policy
• MS 633 Remote Work Program - Procedures
  • MS 633 Procedures Attachment A - Remote Work Agreement Form
  • MS 633 Procedures Attachment B - Remote Work Administrative Review Form
• MS 635 Staff Absence and Leave - Policy
• MS 635 Staff Absence and Leave - Procedures
• MS 636 Employee Volunteer Program

Conditions of service

• MS 641 Standards of Conduct for Peace Corps Employees
• MS 642 Conditions of Service for Overseas U.S. Direct Hire Employees
• MS 642 Conditions of Service for Overseas U.S. Direct Hire Employees Procedures
• MS 643 Limited Personal Use Of Government Office Equipment
• MS 644 Fraternization
• MS 645 Anti-Harassment Program
  • MS 645 Attachment A - Anti-Harassment Procedures Versus The Equal Employment Opportunity Complaint Process
• MS 645 Anti-Harassment Program Procedures
  • MS 645 Procedures Attachment A - Harassing Conduct Summary Form
• MS 646 Staff Alcohol Use
• MS 647 Staff Responsibilities and Conduct
• MS 648 Child Protection
  • MS 648 Attachment A - Child Protection Codes of Conduct
  • MS 648 Attachment B - Frequently Asked Questions for Volunteers
  • MS 648 Attachment C - Frequently Asked Questions for Staff
• MS 649 Peace Corps Staff Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking - Policy
• MS 649 Peace Corps Staff Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking - Procedures

Employee-management relations

• MS 650 Drug-Free Workplace Program - Policy
• MS 650 Drug-Free Workplace Program - Procedures
  • MS 650 Drug-Free Workplace Program - Plan
  • MS 650 Drug-Free Workplace Program - Testing Designated Positions List
• MS 652 Corrective and Adverse Actions - Policy
• MS 652 Corrective and Adverse Actions - Procedures
• MS 653 Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Employment
  • MS 653 Attachment D - Procedures for Providing Reasonable Accommodations
• MS 654 Non-United States Citizen Discrimination Policy
• MS 655 Direct Hire Employee Grievances - Policy
• MS 655 Employee Grievances - Procedures
• MS 656 Alternative Dispute Resolution Program
• MS 658 Peace Corps Employee Assistance Program
• MS 659 Direct Hire Labor-Management Relations

Employee training, development, incentive awards

• MS 662 Peace Corps Incentive Awards Program
• MS 662 Peace Corps Incentive Awards Handbook
• MS 664 Staff Learning and Development
• MS 664 Staff Learning and Development Procedures

Assignments, transfers, separations

• MS 671 Separation Process for Direct Hire Peace Corps Employees
• MS 673 Detailing Direct Hire Employees - Policy
• MS 673 Detailing Direct Hire Employees - Procedures

Employee programs

• MS 681 Transit Benefits Program
• MS 682 Staff Safety and Health Program
• MS 683 Employee Resource Groups Program

Local recruitment and employment

• MS 691 Direct Hire Employment of Foreign Service National Employees (FSNs)
• MS 693 Direct Hire Employment of U.S. Citizens Abroad
• MS 694 Employment of Relatives or Household Members

Budget operations

• MS 701 The Budget Process
• MS 708 International Cooperative Administrative Support Services (ICASS)
• MS 709 Financial Management System
• MS 711 Accounting for Property, Plant, and Equipment

Special funds and accounts

• MS 720 Peace Corps Small Grants Program
• MS 720 Peace Corps Small Grants Program Handbook
• MS 721 Gifts and Fundraising
• MS 721 Gifts and Fundraising Procedures
• MS 722 Host Country Contributions - Policy
• MS 722 Host Country Contributions - Procedures
• MS 723 Use of the Peace Corps Extraordinary Authorities
• MS 724 Representation Allowances
• MS 725 Entertainment Funds
• MS 726 Trust Funds and Foreign Currency Accounts
• MS 729 Food and Refreshment Expenses

Procurement

• MS 730 Acquisition Plans
• MS 731 Peace Corps Purchase Card Program
• MS 732 Peace Corps Overseas Acquisition System
• MS 733 Peace Corps Domestic Acquisition
• MS 734 Medical Supplies and Equipment
• MS 736 Procurement Requests and Unsolicited Proposals in the United States
• MS 737 Control Procedures for Accountable Forms
• MS 738 Performance of Commercial Activity

Accounting operations

• MS 758 Authorized Certifying Officers
• MS 760 Overseas Imprest Management
• MS 762 Employee Personal Property Loss or Damage

Legal counsel and payment of claims

• MS 774 Retention of Counsel and Payment of Expenses
• MS 775 Settlement of Claims Arising Abroad
• MS 776 Claims Against the U. S. Government Under the Federal Tort Claims Act
• MS 777 Billing and Collection Procedures, Debts, and Claims
• MS 778 Waiver of Claims for Erroneous Payments

Internal controls

• MS 780 Enterprise Risk Management
• MS 784 Internal Control System

Transportation

• MS 801 Travel Card Program
• MS 801 Travel Card Program Procedures - Centrally Billed Accounts (CBA)
• MS 801 Travel Card Program Procedures - Individually Billed Accounts (IBA)
• MS 812 Peace Corps Staff Travel and Transportation - Policy
• MS 812 Peace Corps Staff Travel and Transportation - Procedures

Communications

• MS 832 Cables
• MS 834 Telephone and Fax Use
• MS 835 International Mail and Distribution
• MS 835 International Mail and Distribution Procedures

Inspector General

• MS 861 Office of Inspector General

Paperwork and records

• MS 890 Forms Management
• MS 892 Records Management
  • MS 892 Attachment A - Guide to Peace Corps Records Schedules (Headquarters and Recruiting Offices)
  • MS 892 Attachment B - Guide to Peace Corps Records Schedules (Posts)
  • MS 892 Attachment C - Copies of Records Removal/Non-Removal Certification
• MS 893 Freedom of Information Act Administration
• MS 894 Open Data Policy
• MS 896 Information Quality Guidelines
• MS 897 Privacy Act Administration
• MS 898 Printing Policy and Publication Review
• MS 899 Breach Notification Response Plan