DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF OF NAVAL OPERATIONS
2000
NAVY PENTAGON
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ASHINGTON DC 20350-2000
- OPNAVINST 1300.15B
N130
19 Nov 2018
OPNAV INSTRUCTION 1300.15B
From: Chief of Naval Operations
Subj: NAVY MILITARY PERSONNEL ASSIGNMENT POLICY
Ref: (a) DoD Instruction 1315.18 of 28 October 2015
(b) NAVPERS 15560D
(c) CNO WASHINGTON DC 251901Z Aug 16 (NAVADMIN 190/16)
(d) Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) Directive 1350.100 of 25 April 2014
(e) Joint Travel Regulations
(f) OPNAVINST 1300.14D
(g) CNO WASHINGTON DC 011841Z May 18 (NAVADMIN 107/18)
(h) DoD Instruction 1327.06 of 16 June 2009
(i) DoD 7000.14-R, Department Of Defense Financial Management Regulations
(FMR): Military Pay Policy – Active Duty and Reserve Pay, Volume 7a (date varies
by chapter)
Encl: (1) Definitions
1. Purpose. To issue policy guidance for assignment and permanent change of station (PCS) for
active duty Navy personnel in line with applicable references.
a. Major changes include updates to policy and definitions in line with reference (a).
b. This instruction is a complete revision and should be reviewed in its entirety.
2. Cancellation. OPNAVINST 1300.15A.
3. Background
a. This instruction establishes Navy policies on:
(1) developing and maintaining the force at a high degree of operational readiness,
(2) providing equitable personnel rotation,
(3) providing a sustainable base for sea duty and overseas duty,
(4) creating personnel stability and enhancing career development,
