scope:

This instruction applies to the depot maintenance support of all weapons systems, end items, systems, subsystems, equipment, components and software maintenance, by and for DoD. It provides the methods and processes to be utilized to assign or reassign the depot source of repair (DSOR) and for implementing DSOR assignments. It also describes joint programs and initiatives that have objectives of increasing inter-Service cooperation in a broad range of depot maintenance activities with common concerns.

Purpose

a. This instruction establishes policy and provides procedures for implementing the Joint Depot Maintenance (JDM) Program and Depot Maintenance Inter-Service (DMI) process uniformly in the Department of the Navy (DON) and in coordination with other Services in the Department of Defense (DoD), as detailed in enclosure (1). References (a) through (d) provide further guidance.

b. This instruction supersedes the OPNAVINST 4790.14A, formerly the Joint Services instruction on JDM. It defines roles and responsibilities for DON personnel for the inter- Service working environment, and provides an overview of the Joint Service processes and procedures to clearly articulate Navy responsibilities.