DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF OF NAVAL OPERATIONS
2000 NAVY PENTAGON
WASHINGTON DC 20350-2000
OPNAVINST 1740.4E
N170
5 Oct 2017
OPNAV INSTRUCTION 1740.4E
From: Chief of Naval Operations
Subj: U.S. NAVY FAMILY CARE POLICY
Ref: (a) DoD Instruction 1342.19 of 7 May 2010
(b) NAVPERS 15560D
(c) OPNAVINST 6000.1C
(d) Public Law 110-181, Sec. 586
(e) OPNAVINST 3060.7B
(f) DoD Instruction 1400.32 of 24 April 1995
(g) SECNAVINST 5211.5E
(h) SECNAVINST 1920.6C
Encl: (1) Term Definitions
(2) Family Care Plan Checklist
1. Purpose
a. To establish policy, assign responsibilities, and prescribe procedures for the care of
dependent family members of Service members, including Reserve Component (RC) and
members of the Department of Defense (DoD) civilian expeditionary workforce.
b. This instruction is a complete revision and should be reviewed in its entirety. Major
changes to this instruction include the definition of a caregiver and the use of Navy Standard
Integrated Personnel System (NSIPS) in the identification, certification, and recertification of
personnel who require a family care plan.
2. Cancellation. OPNAVINST 1740.4D.
3. Applicability and Scope. Provisions of this instruction apply to all Navy Active Component
(AC) and RC commands and personnel. AC and RC personnel of other DoD components and
U.S. Coast Guard are included when assigned to Navy commands. Service members who meet
the criteria defined in this instruction are required to complete and maintain a current family care
plan. This instruction does not create a right, entitlement, cause of action, or defense in favor of
any individual and does not supersede a preexisting or subsequent separation agreement, court
order, child custody order, or divorce decree that addresses child custody and support issues.
