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Applicability and Scope

This instruction augments the general information in references (a) through (c) and complies with references (d) through (f). This instruction provides guidance on how to submit authored works (oral and written) for publication and introduces NAVMED 5721/l (l-2005), Request for BUMED PAO Clearance for Publication or Presentation (enclosure (1)).

This instruction applies to Navy Medical Department personnel defined as:

Active and Reserve military, civilian personnel, Intergovernmental Personnel Act (IPA) appointees, experts and consultants employed pursuant to Title 5, USC §3109, and contractors supported by military funding at Navy medical facilities.

Active and Reserve Navy Department officers and enlisted personnel, including those in training programs at Navy medical facilities, or participating in joint program operations at Army or Air Force medical and dental facilities.

Navy Department researchers (military, civilian, IPA appointees, temporary experts and consultants) employed pursuant to Title 5, USC, §3109 and contractors as defined above in 3a(1), at Navy medical research activities, including Navy Department personnel participating in joint research operations at Army or Air Force research facilities.

Purpose

To update procedures and provide guidance for obtaining timely security and ethical review and approval for release of all works authored byh Navy Medical Department personnel, either in an official or private capacity, before publication or presentation.

To ensure that all Navy Medical Department personnel only present or publish authored works that have received proper approval via this instruction. Failure to comply with this instruction may result in disciplinary action for both military and civilian personnel.