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Purpose.

This instruction defines naval nuclear propulsion information (NNPI) and establishes the safeguarding policies and requirements for such information.

Applicability and Scope

a. The provisions of this instruction are applicable to all equipment, components, systems, documents, drawings, information technology (IT) media, audiovisual media, and any other media or items containing classified or unclassified NNPI.

b. This instruction applies to all Navy commands and to all military and civilian personnel assigned to or employed by any element of the Navy that handles or processes classified or unclassified NNPI. This includes cleared contractor visitors working under the purview of a commanding officer (CO). Personnel are individually responsible for compliance.

c. This instruction applies to all Navy activities, organizations, and contractors who: (1) use Navy information systems that receive, process, store, display, or transmit classified or unclassified NNPI; or (2) operate systems on behalf of the Navy or own facilities or systems that process classified or unclassified NNPI associated with Navy contracts.