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Scope and Applicability.

This instruction applies to all Navy and Marine Corps programs that deliver Acquisition Category I through IV programs, non-acquisition category programs, modernization and rapid acquisition programs. The instruction is also applicable to abbreviated acquisition programs, non-developmental items, commercial off-the-shelf (COTS), rapid deployment capability, business systems and urgent need programs (e.g., Government Off-the- Shelf (GOTS) systems). Middle Tier acquisition programs will follow procedures identified in reference (b). Inter-Service Training programs will follow the procedures outlined in reference (c). This instruction facilitates the alignment of the system, manpower and training requirements throughout the lifecycle of the system and Rating Continuums. This instruction also serves as the Department of the Navy (DON) guidance to building a training effectiveness assessment model(s). Compliance with this policy will ensure MPT requirements traceability in support of new or modernized (or both) Navy training capabilities via enclosures (1) through (6).