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Scope and Applicability

a. This instruction applies to all naval commands responsible for management, administration, oversight, and the conduct of high-risk formal, non-traditional, and unit level training as defined in enclosure (1).

b. In accordance with the responsibilities and authorities assigned by Executive Order 12344, codified at sections 2406 and 2511 of title 50, United States Code, and to ensure consistency throughout the joint Navy/Department of Energy naval propulsion program, the Director, Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program will implement requirements and practices pertaining to this instruction for activities under the Director's cognizance, as appropriate.

c. Personnel in initial or advance flight training are subject to Office of the Chief of Naval Operations Instruction (OPNAVINST) 3710.7U, Naval Air Training and Operating Procedures Standardization (NATOPS), and OPNAVINST 3750.6R, Naval Aviation Safety Program, and are exempt from the provisions of this instruction. Ancillary air crew training must follow the provisions of this instruction.

d. Fleet operational and training commands will use the operational risk management (ORM) process for all training events or evolutions per reference (a). When the training event or evolution meets the threshold for designation as high-risk training, fleet commands will comply with this instruction as applicable and defined in subparagraphs 5e and 5f.

Purpose.

This instruction establishes policy and procedures to abate or minimize mishaps during high-risk training. Due to recent changes to the Navy's training organization, this instruction has been extensively revised and should be read in its entirety.