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Purpose. This instruction establishes policy and procedures within SPAWAR Headquarters and SPAWAR field activities, and associated Program Executive Offices (PEOs) for the payment of expenses of civilian employees for obtaining academic degrees and obtaining and renewing professional credentials, to include professional accreditations, State-imposed and professional licenses, and professional certifications, that are necessary or beneficial for the employee in the performance of official duties. This instruction delegates approval authority for such costs within their organizations to commanders of SPAWAR field activities and Program Executive Officers, who may in turn redelegate to the lowest practicable level.