scope:

This instruction applies to all afloat units under the operational control of Commander, Naval Surface Force (COMNAVSURFOR); Commander, Naval Submarine Force (COMNAVSUBFOR); Commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Atlantic Fleet (COMNAVSURFLANT); Commander, Submarine Force, U.S. Atlantic Fleet (COMSUBLANT); Commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet (COMNAVSURFPAC); Commander, Submarine Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet (COMSUBPAC); Commander, Naval Reserve Forces Command (COMNAVRESFORCOM); and Commander, Mine Warfare Command (COMINEWARCOM). Reference (a) governs afloat safety awards for units assigned to the Commander, Military Sealift Command (COMSC) (civil servce manned ships).

Purpose. To revise the Afloat Safety Awards Program and to issue policies and procedures for selecting the winners of the CNO Afloat Safety Award. A complete review of this entire instruction is recommended upon receipt.