[Code of Federal Regulations] [Title 5, Volume 1] [Revised as of January 1, 2006] From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access [CITE: 5CFR315.803] [Page 168] TITLE 5--ADMINISTRATIVE PERSONNEL CHAPTER I--OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT PART 315_CAREER AND CAREER-CONDITIONAL EMPLOYMENT--Table of Contents Subpart H_Probation on Initial Appoinment to a Competitive Position Sec. 315.803 Agency action during probationary period (general). The agency shall utilize the probationary period as fully as possible to determine the fitness of the employee and shall terminate his services during this period if he fails to demonstrate fully his qualifications for continued employment.