scope:

a. Except as noted in paragraphs 2.b through 2.d, this instruction applies to all Acquisition Category (ACAT) programs; new weapons system procurements; hull, mechanical, and electrical procurements; legacy ship systems and equipment; and all modernization programs. It applies throughout the in-service life of all ships, ship systems, and equipment. For the purpose of this instruction, the term 'ship' refers to submarines, surface ships, aircraft carriers, and craft covered by reference ial.

b. The Director of Nuclear Propulsion (SEA 08) is responsible for all technical matters pertaining to nuclear propulsion of U.S. Havy ships and craft, including all aspects of integration of the nuclear plant into the ship system. Nothing in this instruction detracts in any way from those responsibilities. Accordingly, the Director of Nuclear Propulsion (SEA 08) will be consulted in all matters pertaining to, or affecting, nuclear propulsion plants including all nuclear and non-nuclear propulsion plant systems and components.

c. The Director, Strategic Systems Programs (DIRSSP) is responsible for providing material support (acquisition and fleet support) of ballistic missile and strategic weapon systems, including missiles, platforms, associated equipment, and installation and direction of necessary supporting facilities. Nothing in this instruction detracts in any way from those responsibilities. Accordingly, the DIRSSP will be consulted in all matters pertaining to, or affecting, strategic systems.

d. Ships, systems, and equipment procured solely for the Military Sealift command (MSC) and/or the United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) through the Navy Special Warfare Command are governed by the CBM and RCM requirements of reference (bf and have their own governing maintenance instructions responsible for providing material support of their associated equipment. Nothing in this instruction detracts in any way from MSC or USSOCOM development or implementation of maintenance plans for their ships, systems, or equipment.

e. Nothing in this instruction detracts from the technical authority of other SYSCOMs or activities responsible for such safety programs as Safety of Flight or SUE1SAFE. Other programs with potentially unique status and/or procedures should initiate discussions with SEA04R to determine and agree on status and/or procedures.

Purpose. To establish policy and responsibilities within Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) Provider-Enabler Enterprise including affiliated Program Executive Offices (PEOs), Warfare Centers, and other Acquisition Managers, for the Reliability- Centered Maintenance (RCM) development, approval, and continuous improvement of ship, ship system, and equipment maintenance requirements and associated Class Maintenance Plan (CMP) documentation to support Condition-Based Maintenance (CBM) .