scope:

This plan is applicable in BUMED codes and claimancy 18 activities identified to provide replacement staff and space in support of the BUMED COOP and BUMED Succession Plan. The BUMED COOP provides for the continuance of BUMED Mission Essential Functions (MEFs) during natural or intentional events that require BUMED to relocate. This plan identifies BUMED MEFs, COOP procedures and capabilities, as well as infrastructure requirements to execute and support these functions. The plan details the Concept of Operations (CONOPS), defines the line of authority for execution, and assigns roles and responsibilities for BUMED and supporting staff from claimancy 18 activities. This plan also sets and defines minimum acceptable readiness levels, as well as training and exercising requirements to sustain BUMED MEFs and subsequent operational capabilities.

Purpose. This plan implements the Bureau of Medicine and Surgery (BUMED) Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) per Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) Instruction S3030.4, Department of the Navy (DON) Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) policy, and guidance from the Chief of Naval Operations (CNO). Enclosure (1) is the classified portion of this Notice and is kept in the BUMED Communication Center. Enclosures (2) and (3) provide clarifying information.