scope:

Purpose.

To update the comprehensive Navy Health and Wellness Promotion Program that improves and sustains military readiness by focusing on health, fitness, and quality of life for Sailors, Department of Defense (DOD) personnel, and other beneficiaries as required by references (a) through (z). This instruction is a complete revision and should be reviewed in its entirety.

Applicability and Scope

This instruction applies to all Navy personnel, both active and reserve, family members and federal civilian employees for total force implementation. Access to certain health and wellness promotion programs by reserve Navy personnel, family members and federal civilian employees may be limited by statute, DOD and/or service regulations.

References (a) through (d) establish an effective, integrated, and comprehensive health and wellness promotion program throughout DOD and Department of the Navy (DON). Reference (e) establishes health and wellness promotion requirements for civilian employees. Reference (f) establishes U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Healthy People 2010 Goals and Objectives for the Nation.

An optimum level of health and wellness among Sailors supports fleet readiness per reference (c). Health and wellness promotion is a command responsibility. Each commander, commanding officer (CO), officer in charge (OIC), and senior enlisted leader shall promote healthy lifestyle choices within their commands by actively supporting health and wellness promotion programs through personal example and active participation in health and wellness promotion activities.