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Purpose. Per reference (a), this instruction establishes personnel accountability (PA) policy guidance and provides PA procedures as defined in enclosure (1), following a natural or man-made catastrophic event.

Applicability. This instruction applies to all Navy personnel, uniformed and civilian employees and contractors (outside the Continental United States (OCONUS) only) who are attached to commands assigned to the Navy Department of Defense (DoD) components, and agencies outside of the DoD. The terms "other Military Services," "other military personnel," and "other military members," as used herein, refer to the Army, Marine Corps, Air Force, and Coast Guard when operating as a Military Service in the Navy. The term "Navy accountable personnel" is defined in enclosure (1), appendix A. Commands shall make every effort to account for all assigned, attached, and affiliated personnel. For purposes of PA per reference (a), OCONUS is defined as locations outside the Continental United States including the states of Hawaii and Alaska, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Guam, and U.S. territories.