scope:

Scope and Applicability. This instruction amplifies the information in references (a) and (b) and clarifies procedures to submit recommendations for assignment, removal, or change of NECs that identify enlisted personnel trained as nuclear propulsion plant operators and supervisors. Reference (c) provides background for NEC code changes as a result of drug use or alcohol dependence. Primary NEC codes that identify enlisted nuclear propulsion plant personnel are defined in reference (a) and can be separated into four categories.

Purpose

a. To provide guidance for removing or changing Navy enlisted classification (NEC) codes used to designate enlisted personnel trained as nuclear propulsion plant operators and supervisors.

b. This revision:

(1) Reduces the active duty service requirement to receive a supervisor NEC from 6 years to 4 years to provide commanding officers (CO) and reactor officers (RO) more flexibility to qualify their Sailors.

(2) Adds guidance to develop Sailors to meet the criteria in subparagraph 1b(1) and earn a supervisor NEC by the 36-month point of his or her first sea tour.

(3) Adds nuclear powered aircraft carrier (CVN) watch standing requirements for qualification on CVN 78 class CVNs.

(4) Clarifies and updates numerous policies throughout the instruction