scope:

Purpose.

This instruction establishes Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) policy and procedures and assigns responsibilities for electromagnetic environmental effects (E3) and spectrum supportability (SS) requirements to ensure electromagnetically reliable, safe, and mission capable operations. This instruction implements reference (a). This instruction is a complete revision and should be read in its entirety. A summary of changes is reflected in subparagraphs l a through l d.

a. Added a background section, updated legacy terminology, and removed prior enclosures.

b. Added policies for ship electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) and radiation hazards (RADHAZ) certifications as well as shipboard EMC and RADHAZ assessments for systems to be operated aboard ships and submarines.

c. Streamlined the SS procedures since they are codified in reference (b).

d. Added responsibilities for performing shipyards and maintenance planning activities and updated responsibilities for Integrated Warfare Systems Engineering (SEA 05H) and Surface Warfare Systems Engineering (SEA 05W).