scope:

Scope and Applicability

a. This instruction applies to both active-duty and reserve components.

b. Formal designation as an IDWO signifies that eligible Navy officers have acquired specific knowledge, skills and experience, and have demonstrated proficiency at the professional level of competence required for satisfactory performance of assigned duties. The IDWO designation can only be obtained through the formal qualification program set forth in this instruction. This instruction shall be executed at all commands with Information Dominance Corps (IDC) officers assigned.

Purpose. To issue the requirements and procedures for designation as a qualified information dominance warfare officer (IDWO).