scope:

Purpose.

To provide policy and program guidance, per references (a) through (j), for the control and reduction of tobacco use within the Department of the Navy (DON). This instruction is a complete revision and should be reviewed in its entirety.

Applicability

All DON military and civilian personnel, including appropriated and non-appropriated fund employees as well as family members, visitors, volunteers, or contractors, while in DON spaces. (Note: Representatives of bargaining unit employees must be notified and provided an opportunity to bargain when conditions of employment are impacted. Servicing Human Resources Offices will provide assistance and guidance.)

Marine Corps guidance may be obtained from Commandant of the Marine Corps (CMC (MPO-37)).

Does not cancel or supersede other instructions where tobacco is controlled because of fire, explosive, or other safety considerations.