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Scope and Applicability. This instruction applies to all common and integrated electronic equipment found aboard aircraft, submarines and surface ships of the U.S. Navy, as well as system commands (SYSCOM) that acquire and support this equipment. This includes electronic equipment in combat systems; electronic components in hull, mechanical, avionics, and electrical systems; and electronics within associated support equipment. This instruction does not apply to nuclear propulsion or fleet ballistic missile and strategic weapons. This instruction also does not apply to software and firmware in complex systems (i.e., Aegis Combat System).

Purpose. To establish the maintenance policy for naval electronic equipment. This instruction is being reissued with a new date, updated version and signature authority to meet the Chief of Naval Operations' (CNO) age requirement for the Office of the Chief of Naval Operations (OPNAV) instructions.