scope:

Purpose

a. Establishes policy on the use of force and the carrying of firearms by personnel of the Department of the Navy (DON) in conjunction with performing security and protection, law and order, investigative, or counterintelligence duties, and personal protection consistent with the Department of Defense (DoD) guidance; for personal protection when related to the performance of official duties; and permitting the carrying of privately owned firearms on DON property by DON personnel, for personal protection purposes that are not associated with the performance of official duties per references (a), (b), and (c).

b. Significant changes found in this revision include updated organizational responsibilities (enclosure (2)), arming authorities (enclosure (3)), and use of force (enclosure (4)).