DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF OF NAVAL OPERATIONS
2000 NAVY PENTAGON
WASHINGTON, DC 20350-2000
OPNAVINST 1742.1C
N4
5 Feb 2016
OPNAV INSTRUCTION 1742.1C
From: Chief of Naval Operations
Subj: NAVY VOTING ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
Ref: (a) DoD Instruction 1000.04 of 13 September 2012
Encl: (1) Self-Assessment Checklist for VAOs
1. Purpose
a. To establish policy and assign responsibilities for the
Navy Voting Assistance Program (NVAP), per reference (a). This
instruction is a complete revision and should be reviewed in its
entirety.
b. Significant changes include the establishment of digital
delivery as the primary means for distributing voting forms;
updated responsibilities for program review; new criteria for
the designation of voting assistance officers (VAO); the
requirement that every VAO register for and report quarterly
voter assistance metrics in the Federal Voting Assistance
Program (FVAP) portal; and the requirement for commanders,
commanding officers, and officers in charge to comment on unit
VAO performance within the VAO’s evaluation or fitness report.
2. Cancellation. OPNAVINST 1742.1B.
3. Responsibilities
a. Office of the Chief of Naval Operations, Director, Shore
Readiness Division (OPNAV (N46)) must:
(1) Develop policy and strategic plans to ensure proper
operation, resourcing, and management of the NVAP.
(2) Prepare NVAP requirements to support programming of
resources throughout the 5-year defense plan.
