DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF OF NAVAL OPERATIONS
2000 NAVY PENTAGON
WASHINGTON DC 20350-2000
OPNAVINST 1520.36C
N095
21 Mar 2019
OPNAV INSTRUCTION 1520.36C
From: Chief of Naval Operations
Subj: MILITARY RESERVE EXCHANGE PROGRAM
Ref: (a) DoD Instruction 1215.15 of 1 July 2014
(b) SECNAVINST 5510.34A
Encl: (1) Sample Position Description
(2) Timeline of Events
1. Purpose. To provide guidance, assign responsibilities, and issue application procedures for
the Military Reserve Exchange Program. This revision changes the name of the program to align
with reference (a), which establishes policies and responsibilities for management and
administration of the Military Reserve Exchange Program between the Department of Defense
and foreign ministries of defense. It also changes Military Reserve Exchange Program from an
officer exclusive program to one that is applicable to Reserve Component officers, warrant
officers, and enlisted Service members.
2. Cancellation. OPNAVINST 1520.36B.
3. Applicability. This program is applicable to Commander, Navy Reserve Force and
subordinate commands, Navy host commands, operational support officers, and individual
Reserve Component Service members interested in applying for the program.
4. Background. The Office of the Secretary of Defense Military Reserve Exchange Program is
designed to foster greater understanding and cooperation between the Reserve Components of
the U.S. Military Services and other countries. The period of the exchange is 2 weeks plus any
necessary travel time. This instruction amplifies guidance in reference (a) to provide procedures
for the administration and coordination of the exchange program. Reference (a) must take
precedence should any guidance conflict with this instruction.
5. Responsibilities. Addressees will take the necessary action to ensure the Military Reserve
Exchange Program is conducted per the basic policies of this instruction.
