scope:

This plan:

a. Establishes requirements for all OJAG/NLSC HQ components in order to ensure proper execution of the Department of the Navy (DON) COOP program requirements, DON MEFs, and OJAG/NLSC HQ MEFs. b. Establishes and requires oversight of NLSC Echelon 3 commands by NLSC HQ.

c. Provides baseline objectives, OJAG/NLSC HQ MEFs, and requirements for mustering, organizing, and directing all personnel during all variations of disruptions to MEFs.

d. Requires OJAG/NLSC FIQ support of, and participation in the DON COOP program, trainings, and exercises.

e. Requires consideration of, and alignment with, the priorities and goals of other programs, such as operations security, physical security, personnel security, and information security, to protect plans, personnel, facilities, and capabilities.

Purpose. The purpose of the Office of the Judge Advocate General (OJAG)/Naval Legal Service Command Headquarters (NLSC HQ) Continuity of Operations (COOP) Plan is to ensure continuity of OJAG and NLSC HQ leadership and operations in order to maintain uninterrupted capability to accomplish OJAG/NLSC HQ mission essential functions (MEFs) during crises, threats, and emergencies. All OJAG/NLSC HQ personnel within the National Capital Region fall under this plan. Additionally, this plan provides oversight, direction, and minimum requirements for NLSC Echelon 3 COOP programs. This plan is based on "all hazards" planning, and complies with references (a) through (d). The overall classification of this document is UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY. Appendices A, B, and C are classified at the SECRET level, and are maintained on the classified network by OJAG, National Security Litigation Division (Code 30). Reproducing, extracting, or paraphrasing in whole or in part is authorized only when necessary to satisfy military requirements. The distribution of this plan or a portion thereof is restricted to those divisions, commands, and personnel whose duties specifically require knowledge of the contents.