scope:

Scope and Applicability. Provisions of this instruction apply to all Navy personnel, commands, permanent detachments, and departments. Personnel of other Department of Defense (DoD) components and U.S. Coast Guard are included when assigned to Navy commands. Navy Community Service Program provides an avenue to ensure the relationship between communities and the Navy is reinforced and mutually beneficial.

Purpose. To establish policy and assign responsibilities for the management, coordination, and administration of the Navy Community Service Program, under references (a) through (l).

a. Major changes are summarized in subparagraphs 1a(1) through 1a(4).

(1) Combined BUPERSINST 1650.12E, Navy Community Service of the Year Award Program into this revision.

(2) Removed the Navy Community Service Council.

(3) Designated the health, safety and fitness flagship.

(4) Updated the stakeholders' responsibilities.

b. This instruction is a complete revision and should be reviewed in its entirety.