DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF OF NAVAL OPERATIONS
2000
NAVY PENTAGON
W
ASHINGTON DC 20350-2000
OPNAVINST 1540.51E
N97
7 Nov 2017
OPNAV INSTRUCTION 1540.51E
From: Chief of Naval Operations
Subj: SUBMARINE ON BOARD TRAINING PROGRAM
Ref: (a) OPNAVINST 1500.76C
(b) DoD Instruction 1322.26 of 16 June 2006
(c) NAVEDTRA 136
(d) OPNAVINST 1510.10C
Encl: (1) Definitions
1. Purpose. To delineate Submarine On Board Training (SOBT) program responsibilities and
to provide guidance and procedures to be used by commands designated to develop, deliver,
assess, and provide life cycle support for SOBT systems. This revision updates stakeholder titles
and processes and should be reviewed in its entirety.
2. Cancellation. OPNAVINST 1540.51D.
3. Discussion. The SOBT program was established to provide for the coordinated, systematic,
and centrally controlled determination of training requirements; maintenance and distribution of
training materials; and prioritization of user feedback being incorporated into new and updated
training products. The expense and planning associated with the introduction and support of
modern on board training products, and the potential impact of those products on fleet readiness,
requires close coordination and cooperation between fleet users, cognizant commanders, and
training and trainer acquisition and life cycle maintenance activities. Enclosure (1) contains
definitions of common and related terms associated with the SOBT program.
4. Applicability. This instruction applies to all classes of submarines and all aspects of
submarine embedded and on board training.
5. Program Responsibilities
a. Office of the Chief of Naval Operations, Undersea Warfare (OPNAV N97)
(1) Provide overall policy, guidance, and coordination for SOBT and the SOBT program.
