scope:

Purpose.

To revise policies, standards, and procedures for the administrative separation of Navy and Marine Corps officers from the Naval Service per references (a) and (b). This instruction is a complete revision and should be reviewed in its entirety.

Applicability

a. Under the authority of references (a) and (b), this instruction provides for the discharge, termination of appointments, release from active duty, retirement for length of service, and dropping from the rolls of Navy and Marine Corps officers. The policies, reasons for separation, and provisions for characterization of service set forth in this instruction apply to all officers and warrant officers of the Regular and Reserve components of the Navy and Marine Corps.

b. This instruction does not apply to discharge or dismissal by reason of court-martial sentence under reference (a), or discharge or retirement for physical disability under reference (c).