scope:

Scope and Applicability. This instruction addresses Data Management and Interoperability (DMI) as it applies to databases and automated system data exchange within and across warfighting and business systems. The policy herein applies to all Navy and Marine Corps organizations including the operating forces and supporting establishment.

Purpose. To establish policy and assign responsibility in accordance with references (a) through (k); to unify Department of the Navy (DON) Data Management and Interoperability (DMI) efforts; to provide the processes, procedures, products, and tools to achieve data interoperability; and to implement reference (e).