DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF OF NAVAL OPERATIONS
2000
NAVY PENTAGON
W
ASHINGTON, DC 20350-2000
OPNAVINST 1000.26B
N13
1 Jun 2016
OPNAV INSTRUCTION 1000.26B
From: Chief of Naval Operations
Subj: FULFILLING THE MILITARY SERVICE OBLIGATION
Ref: (a) 10 U.S.C.
(b) DoD Instruction 1332.14 of 27 January 2014
(c) DoD Instruction 1200.15 of 13 March 2014
(d) DoD Instruction 1215.13 of 5 May 2015
(e) SECNAVINST 1920.6C
(f) NAVPERS 15560D
(g) DoD Instruction 1304.25 of 31 October 2013
(h) DoD Instruction 1322.22 of 24 September 2015
(i) SECNAVINST 1000.7F
(j) 50 U.S.C.
(k) BUPERSINST 1001.39F
1. Purpose. To implement sections 10145, 10146, 12103, and 651
of reference (a), by prescribing policy, procedures, and
responsibilities with respect to fulfillment of the statutory
military service obligation (MSO). This instruction is being
reissued with a new date, updated version and signature
authority to meet Chief of Naval Operations’ age requirement for
Office of the Chief of Naval Operations instructions.
2. Cancellation. OPNAVINST 1000.26A.
3. Definitions
a. Discharge. Complete severance from all military status
gained by an enlistment, appointment, or induction.
b. Enlistment and Appointment. The voluntary initial entry
of a person into any of the Military Services.
c. Induction. When authorized by law, the involuntary (or
voluntary) assignment of eligible citizens to a Military Service.
