DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF OF NAVAL OPERATIONS
2000
NAVY PENTAGON
W
ASHINGTON, DC 20350-2000
OPNAVINST 1770.2B
N135
10 Jun 2013
OPNAV INSTRUCTION 1770.2B
From: Chief of Naval Operations
Subj: FLAG OFFICER SUPPORT OF NAVY HONORS FOR COMBAT, COMBAT-
RELATED, AND THEATER OF COMBAT CASUALTIES
Ref: (a) DoD Instruction 1300.15 of 22 October 2007
(b) DoD Instruction 1300.18 of 8 January 2008
(c) NAVMEDCOMINST 5360.1
Encl: (1) Instructions for Flag Officers at the Dignified
Transfer of Remains
1. Purpose. To update policy and responsibilities for flag
officer support of Navy honors for combat, combat-related, and
theater of combat casualties, per references (a) and (b).
2. Cancellation. OPNAVINST 1770.2A.
3. Background. Navy has a long tradition of honoring and
recognizing Sailors who are killed in action, die while directly
supporting combat operations, or are wounded in action. The
rendering of military funeral honors, as a final tribute on
behalf of a grateful nation, and the prompt recognition of those
who suffer combat or combat-related wounds are paramount.
4. Policy. A Navy flag officer shall represent the Chief of
Naval Operations (CNO) in support of honors for these
casualties. A Navy flag officer shall:
a. Be present at the continental United States (CONUS) port
of entry for the arrival of the remains of each Sailor killed in
action, or who died directly supporting combat operations.
b. Attend the funeral of each Sailor killed in action, each
Sailor who died directly supporting combat operations, and each
Sailor who subsequently died as a result of combat or combat-
related wounds. This policy does not apply to burial at sea
ceremonies when logistical requirements may preclude having a
flag officer present, per reference (c).
