scope:

Purpose.

To provide revised policy and program guidance per references (a) through (g) for the control and reduction of tobacco use within Department of the Navy (DON). This instruction is a complete revision and should be reviewed in its entirety.

Applicability

Applies to all DON military and civilian personnel, including appropriated and non-appropriated fund (APF and NAF) employees, and all DON family members, visitors, volunteers, contractors, and personnel of other agencies and businesses that operate within or visit DON-controlled spaces. Does not cancel or supersede other instructions where smoking is controlled because of fire, explosive, or other safety considerations.

Any bargaining obligations must be satisfied prior to implementation of this instruction. Exclusive representatives of bargaining unit employees must be notified and provided an opportunity to bargain when conditions of employment are impacted. Servicing Human Resources Offices (HROs) will provide assistance and guidance. Marine Corps guidance may be obtained from Commandant of the Marine Corps (CMC) (MPO-37).