scope:

Purpose. This instruction establishes uniform policy for the exercise of right-of-assistance entry (RAE) by U.S. military ships and aircraft within the U.S.-recognized territorial seas or archipelagic waters of foreign states.

Applicability. This instruction applies to all personnel assigned or attached to the Joint Staff, and to the combatant commands (including assigned or attached subordinate units). Copies are provided to the Services for training on RAE operations, coordination, and communications procedures, as appropriate.