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Scope and Applicability

Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) and Commandant of the Marine Corps (CMC) shall develop, implement, and maintain a comprehensive, standardized AED program at DON installations

This instruction applies to all DON regions and installations worldwide and to installations that will be closed or realigned to another service until their closure or realignment date as a result of the Base Realignment and Closure Commission recommendations.

This instruction does not apply to combat operations or combat support operations (e.g., Naval ships and vessels).

Purpose.To provide joint policy and guidance in order to develop, implement, and maintain an installation Automated External Defibrillation (AED) program at Department of the Navy (DON) installations in accordance with references (a) through (d). A uniformed approach to the deployment of AEDs is needed to ensure they are placed at strategic locations, staff members are trained in their use, and appropriate inspections and maintenance are performed on the devices. An AED program will provide DON and non-DON personnel on DON installations with rapid access to an AED in the event of a Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA).