scope:

Scope and Applicability.

Applies to budget submitting office (BSO) 18 Navy Medical Department personnel (active duty, reserve, civilian, and contract staff) for command required training. Contractors must complete training as required under their contract. Contracting officer approval is required for contractors to complete training not required by the contract.

Purpose.

To provide policy and procedures for planning, prioritizing, and documenting medical readiness and required annual Navy training for all assigned personnel to enhance knowledge, skills, and abilities; and to optimize organizational productivity and performance. Provides authority for commands to develop, implement, and manage total force medical training programs per reference (a). This instruction is a complete revision and should be reviewed in its entirety.