DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF OF NAVAL OPERATIONS
2000
NAVY PENTAGON
W
ASHINGTON DC 20350-2000
OPNAVINST 1754.7A
N095
26 Mar 2018
OPNAV INSTRUCTION 1754.7A
From: Chief of Naval Operations
Subj: RETURNING WARRIOR WORKSHOP PROGRAM
Ref: (a) Public Law 110-181
(b) DoD Instruction 1342.28 of 30 March 2011
(c) CNO WASHINGTON DC 051201Z Jun 08 (NAVADMIN 160/08)
(d) OPNAVINST 1754.6
1. Purpose. To establish policy, responsibilities, and authority to implement and execute a
dynamic Returning Warrior Workshop program, per the authority and requirements of reference
(a), section 582 and reference (b). The Returning Warrior Workshop will serve as the principal
reintegration event for demobilizing and redeploying Sailors. This instruction is a complete
revision and should be reviewed in its entirety.
2. Cancellation. OPNAVINST 1754.7.
3. Background. The Returning Warrior Workshop program was established to provide
reintegration support for Reserve Component (RC) Sailors. Developed in response to the
marked increase in awareness of the importance of a continuum of care, Returning warrior
workshops place emphasis on Sailors and their reintegration upon return from overseas
deployments and mobilizations as units or individual augmentees (IA). Returning warrior
workshops are standardized events and are a key component of the Department of Defense
(DoD) Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program. The Returning Warrior Workshop Program is
designed to address personal stress that may be generated by deployment activities. It supports
and facilitates the reintegration of the deployed Sailor with his or her spouse, family, friends, and
employer. The Returning Warrior Workshop Program also provides a safe, relaxed atmosphere
in which to identify and address potential issues that may arise during post-deployment
reintegration. Returning warrior workshops must include, but are not limited to, the actions
listed in subparagraphs 3a through 3h.
a. Education on normal stress reactions related to the mobilization experience and
reintegration process and the signs and symptoms that may require additional support.
b. Identification of potential post deployment challenges including operational stress, post-
traumatic stress and relationship readjustment issues.
c. Facilitation of group discussions which promote the sharing of similar experiences.
