scope:

This instruction applies to those aircraft owned and operated by a military organization or other agency of a foreign government, provided such operation is not for commercial purposes. Use of U.S. Navy and Marine Corps installations by all other non-Department of Defense (DoD) aircraft is governed by reference (a). Normally, aircraft operated under contract for a government agency or organization, domestic or foreign, regardless of purpose, falls under the provisions of reference (a). An exception may be granted when the aircraft is transporting a head of state or comparable person when determined to be in the best interests of the United States Government, the U.S. Navy, and the Marine Corps.

Purpose

a. To issue clearance requirements for landing and servicing at U.S. Navy and Marine Corps installations for military and state aircraft owned by a foreign government with which the United States maintains diplomatic relations and to outline procedures to obtain such clearance.

b. This instruction is being reissued with a new date, updated version and signature authority to meet Chief of Naval Operations' (CNO) age requirement for Office of the Chief of Naval Operations (OPNAV) instructions.