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This instruction prescribes the functions and responsibilities of TRIPER Program participants and applies to the Commander, Naval Sea Systems Command (COMNAVSEASYSCOM); Commander, Naval Supply Systems Command (COMNAVSUPSYSCOM); Commander, Naval Space and Warfare Systems Command (COMSPAWARSYSCOM); Submarine Force Commanders and all System Acquisition Program Managers whose equipments affect TRIDENT configurations. The TRIPER Program has no precedent within submarine logistics and will not be subject to lower level directives which do not address planned equipment replacement concepts. Excluded from the TRIPER Program is equipment under the cognizance of the Director, Strategic Systems Program (DIRSSP), and the Deputy Commander, Nuclear Propulsion Directorate, Naval Sea Systems Command (SEA 08).