DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF OF NAVAL OPERATIONS
2000
NAVY PENTAGON
W
ASHINGTON DC 20350-2000
OPNAVINST 1720.3G
N170
3 Jan 2018
OPNAV INSTRUCTION 1720.3G
From: Chief of Naval Operations
Subj: NAVY RETIRED ACTIVITIES PROGRAM
Ref: (a) SECNAVINST 5420.169J
(b) DoD Instruction 1344.07 of 30 March 2006
(c) SECNAVINST 1740.2E
(d) OPNAVINST 5380.1D
(e) DoD 5400.11-R, Department Of Defense Privacy Program, 14 May 2007
(f) SECNAVINST 5211.5E
Encl: (1) Request for Establishment of a Retired Activities Office
(2) Retiree Seminar and Retiree Appreciation Day Information
(3) Retiree Interest Item Format
(4) Retired Activities Office Services
1. Purpose. To establish policy and procedures for administering the Department of the Navy
(DON) Retired Activities Program within the Navy, including assignment of responsibilities for
operation and support. This update provides changes to references and stakeholder
responsibilities, clarifies funding requirements, and addresses privacy concerns. This instruction
is a complete revision and should be reviewed in its entirety.
2. Cancellation. OPNAVINST 1720.3F.
3. Applicability and Scope. Provisions of this instruction apply to all units of the Navy that
support a retired activities office (RAO) or retiree liaison office (RLO). The DON's Retired
Activities Program provides an avenue to ensure the relationship between retirees and the Navy
is reinforced and mutually beneficial.
4. Background. As directed in reference (a), by tradition and law, retired Navy personnel are
individuals with a continuing military status. Retirees, as well as their family members and
survivors, are entitled to certain rights, benefits, and privileges. Retirees are also subject to recall
to active duty at the discretion of the President. Therefore, their continuing participation as Navy
members should be encouraged and supported. In order for retirees to make an effective
contribution, they should be kept informed on changing programs and policies.
5. Discussion. The DON Retired Activities Program, established by reference (a), consists of
four main elements as listed in subparagraphs 5a through 5d.
