scope:

a. This document specifies the Top Level Requirements (TLR) for the university-operated Oceanographic Research Ships (AGOR 24/25). Included are the ships' missions, operational requirements, major configuration constraints, the plan for use, the maintenance concepts, the supply support concepts, and minimum operational standards.

b. The objective of the AGOR 24/25 Ship Acquisition Program is to acquire oceanographic ships to meet worldwide oceanographic and data collection requirements.

c. The format of this TLR has been developed in accordance with the requirements of OPNAVINST 9010.300A. After this TLR is issued, serialized changes will be made to issue any changes to these requirements.