scope:

This instruction applies to all DON personnel, including military service members, DON civilian work force, DON contractors, and family members of DON personnel. It complements existing DOD and DON physical security directives. AT responsibilities for defense contractors are contained in reference (a). AT responsibilities for DON elements and personnel under security responsibility of the Department of State are also contained in reference (a).

Policy and guidance on the conduct of Navy and Marine Corps personnel and their families, if seized by terrorists, are contained in references (b) and (c).

Purpose.

To implement reference (a) by:

a. Establishing Department of the Navy (DON) policies and procedures.

b. Assigning responsibilities.

c. Providing guidance and information to reduce the vulnerability of DON military and civilian personnel, family members, select contractors, resources, facilities, and ships to terrorist acts.

d. This constitutes a major revision and should be reviewed in its entirety.