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This instruction applies to active and inactive aircraft in the Navy and Marine Corps inventory to include unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) group 3 and above. UAS class 2 and below will be managed within the units that procure and operate them per reference (a). Reference (b) outlines the different UAS categories. All active and inactive aircraft are the direct responsibility of the Office of the Chief of Naval Operations (OPNAV), Director, Air Warfare (OPNAV N98). All stricken aircraft are managed by Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUPSYSCOM), Weapons Systems Support (NAVSUP WSS), except designated foreign military sales (FMS) and Security Assistance Program (SAP) aircraft for which a letter of offer and acceptance has been forwarded from the U.S. Government to a foreign government. FMS and SAP aircraft are the responsibility of the Navy International Programs Office (IPO).

Purpose. To issue policy and procedures for the management of active and inactive aircraft inventories.