scope:

The function of OPNAV is to assist SECNAV in carrying out his/her responsibilities and is composed of the following: The CNO, Vice Chief of Naval Operations (VCNO), Deputy Chiefs of Naval Operations, Assistant Chiefs of Naval Operations, Surgeon General of the Navy, Chief of Naval Personnel, Chief of Chaplains of the Navy, and other members of the Navy, Marine Corps, and civilians assigned to or detailed to OPNAV.

The CNO may delegate certain authorities, missions, functions, and tasks to echelon II commanders, and task OPNAV principal officials (OPOs), deputies, and assistants. Individual organizational notices, issued by these commands, will provide additional detail regarding specific functions and tasks, including advisory roles and "dual-hat" responsibilities under this instruction.

Most strategic functions and tasks require communication, coordination and collaboration across many Navy organizations. The primary OPNAV organization responsible for a strategic task is indicated in parentheses and is responsible for ensuring appropriate support from other OPOs and assistants for successful execution of a task.

Purpose. To publish the mission, functions, and tasks of the Office of the Chief of Naval Operations (OPNAV) under authority of references (al, (b), and {cl, and per reference (d)