scope:

Scope and Applicability

a. This instruction applies to the personnel contained in subparagraphs 3a(1) through 3a(3).

(1) All Navy personnel, both active and reserve, midshipmen of the United States Naval Academy (USNA) and the Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps (NROTC) while on active duty for training.

(2) Reserve personnel when performing active or inactive duty for training, or engaging in any activity directly related to the performance of a Department of Defense (DoD) reserve duty or function.

(3) Members of other Services when assigned or attached to a Navy unit.

b. Civilian employees who raise allegations of sexual harassment must be referred to the appropriate servicing equal employment opportunity (EEO) office.

Purpose. To issue policies and standards to aid in the prevention and response of sexual harassment throughout the Navy, define requirements, and assign responsibility for implementation of the Navy Sexual Harassment Prevention and Response Program per references (a) through (k).