scope:

Scope and Applicability

a. This instruction applies to all Navy activities and commands in both the United States and United States territories or possessions.

b. Military support for civil disturbances, counter-drug, counter-terrorism and sensitive support operations are outside the scope of this instruction. Further guidance can be found in references (d) and (e).

c. Foreign disaster assistance is not covered by this directive. The Department of State determines whether DoD assistance will be required in support of foreign disaster relief operations. Reference (f) provides further guidance.

d. Nuclear accidents are also excluded from coverage under this directive. References (g) and (h) provide further guidance.

Purpose

a. To establish policy, planning guidance and operational structure and assign responsibilities to implement Navy Defense Support of Civil Authorities (DSCA) as directed in references (a) through (c). This instruction is a complete revision and should be reviewed in its entirety.

b. Summary of changes include new or updated guidance in the areas of law enforcement support; the Leveraging Military Training (LMT) initiative; mobilization and deployment of Navy Emergency Preparedness Liaison Officers (NEPLO); Commander, Naval Installations Command (CNIC) NEPLO requirements; and an updated organizational structure.