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Scope and Applicability.

This instruction is subordinate to references (a) and (b) and applies to all acquisition category (ACA T) and business capability acquisition cycle (BCAC) programs; new weapons system procurements (combat systems); hull, mechanical, and electrical (HM&E) procurements; and all modernization programs. It also applies to current weapon systems (which includes ships, service craft, small boats, mission modules and all related equipment, materials, services, personnel, and means of delivery and deployment) and materiel sustainment programs where it is technically feasible, cost effective (against total lifecycle costs, not single color-of-money impacts), and beneficial. It applies throughout the life of all ships, ship systems, and equipment. For the purposes of this instruction, the term "ship" refers to submarines, surface ships, aircraft carriers, and craft covered by reference (c). Nothing in this instruction detracts from the technical authority of other systems commands (SYSCOM) or activities responsible for safety programs, such as safety of flight or the submarine safety program. The following are exclusions from the scope of this instruction:

a. The Director, Nuclear Propulsion (SEA 08), is responsible for all technical matters pertaining to nuclear propulsion of U.S. Navy ships and craft, including all aspects of integration of the nuclear plant into the ship system. Nothing in this instruction detracts in any way from those responsibilities. Accordingly, SEA 08 must be consulted in all matters pertaining to or affecting nuclear propulsion plants, including all nuclear and non-nuclear propulsion plant systems and components.

b. The Director, Strategic Systems programs (DIRSSP) is responsible for providing materiel support (acquisition and fleet support) to ballistic missile and strategic weapon systems, including missiles, platforms, associated equipment, installation, and direction of necessary supporting facilities. Nothing in this instruction detracts in any way from those responsibilities. Accordingly, DIRSSP must be consulted in all matters pertaining to or affecting strategic systems.

c. Ships, systems, subsystems, and equipment procured solely for Military Sealift Command (MSC) or the United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) through the Navy Special Warfare Command are governed by the RCM, CBM, and CBM+ requirements of reference (a). Nothing in this instruction detracts in any way from MSC or USSOCOM development or implementation of maintenance plans for their ships, systems, subsystems, and equipment.

d. Rapid acquisition programs such as Joint Emergent Operational Needs, Maritime Accelerated Capabilities Office, and Joint Urgent Operational Need are governed by the requirements of reference (d). Nothing in this instruction restricts a rapid acquisition process. CBM+ processes and principles applied at the appropriate point in the program life cycle will reduce program sustainment costs.

e. In the process of implementing CBM+ and developing or revising maintenance requirements, it is imperative that all NA VSEA activities and personnel must follow all applicable environmental, safety, and health laws and regulations, as required, per NA YSEA's RCM analysis process documented in and supported by reference (e).