scope:

Applicability and Scope.

This instruction applies to the Offices of the Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV); the Chief of Naval Operations (CNO); the Commandant of the Marine Corps (CMC); U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps installations, commands, activities, and field offices; and all other organizational entities within the DON.

Purpose

a. This instruction implements the Department of the Navy (DON) Mission Assurance (MA) program and aligns with the Department of Defense (DoD) MA policy guidance provided in references (a) through (x). The DON MA program supports the DON Services' ability to ensure the protection and/or continued function and resilience of critical capabilities and assets, including personnel, equipment, facilities, networks, information and information systems, infrastructure, utilities, and supply chains critical to the execution of DoD/DON Mission Essential Functions (MEFs) and Mission Essential Tasks in any operating environment or condition.

b. This instruction establishes an integrated and supportive MA governance structure to protect the force, provide a framework for the systematic advocacy for DON risk reduction efforts, the DON Services' ability to synchronize complementary protection-related programs and activities, and enable the prioritization of investments to ensure mission success. Guidance provided herein will also facilitate coordinated MA input into the DON Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) process; Joint Capability Integration and Development System; and the Defense Acquisition System.

c. This instruction carries forward and re-purposes all governance structures, coordination processes, programming, resources, functions, and activities supporting responsibilities previously assigned under the DON Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) Program in accordance with reference (a).

d. This instruction incorporates national-level requirements related to MA identified in references (b) through (f).

e. The Deputy Under Secretary of the Navy (DUSN) is designated as the DON Office of Primary Responsibility (OPR) for DON MA Policy.