scope:

This instruction establishes authority for implementing Communications Security (COMSEC) monitoring in the Navy and addresses responsibilities necessary for compliance with references (a), (b), and (c). Specifically, this instruction governs monitoring of Navy organizational and personal communications equipment, telephone, and automated information systems (AIS) equipment.

This instruction does not pertain to:

(1) Systems administration/management functions to ensure proper installation, integration and functioning of equipment and systems, including local security devices and sytems.

(2) Signals Intelligence (SIGINT), foreign intelligence, and counter-intelligence collection activities.

(3) Interception of communications for law enforcement purposes.

Purpose.

To issue general policy and procedures governing COMSEC monitoring within the Navy. This instruction has been administratively revised and should be reviewed in its entirety.