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FOREWORD

This manual implements the policy set forth in Secretary of the Navy Instruction (SECNAVINST) 5210.16, Department of the Navy (DON) Forms Management and Information Requirements (Reports) Management Programs, 31 December 2005 regarding forms management and is issued under the authority of SECNAVINST 5430.7N, Assignment of Responsibilities and Authorities in the Office of the Secretary of the Navy, 9 June 2005. SECNAVINST 5213.10D, Department of the Navy (DON) Forms Management Program, 24 December 1992 was cancelled by separate administrative action.

This Manual specifies procedures for forms management within the Department of the Navy. Effective forms management ensures that the number of forms utilized by the Department is minimized and that those in use are effective, efficient, and economical.

This Manual is effective immediately; it is mandatory and applicable to the Offices of the Secretary of the Navy, The Chief of Naval Operations (CNO), the Commandant of the Marine Corps (CMC), and all Navy and Marine Corps activities, installations, commands, ships, and stations.