DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF OF NAVAL OPERATIONS
2000
NAVY PENTAGON
W
ASHINGTON, DC 20350-2000
OPNAVINST 3540.7A
N00N
5 Aug 2015
OPNAV INSTRUCTION 3540.7A
From: Chief of Naval Operations
Subj: FLEET INTERACTIVE DISPLAY EQUIPMENT
Ref: (a) NAVSEA S8921-VA-GYD-010 (NOTAL)
(b) NAVSEA S8921-VA-GYD-020 (NOTAL)
1. Purpose. To implement the standard instructions contained
in references (a) and (b) for the organization, operation,
maintenance, and security of fleet interactive display equipment
(IDE). This instruction is being reissued with a new date,
updated version and signature authority to meet Chief of Naval
Operations' age requirement for Office of the CNO instructions.
2. Cancellation. OPNAVINST 3540.7.
3. Discussion
a. Nuclear operators began using IDEs in the early 1990s to
augment initial training at the prototypes and moored training
ships. Fleet IDEs have been deployed in fleet concentration
areas since 2004. Over the years, IDEs have proven to be highly
effective training tools supporting watchstation qualification,
and continuing proficiency training of fleet nuclear operators.
IDEs provide more realistic training for complex casualty
scenarios that cannot be run on an actual reactor plant due to
operational and safety constraints.
b. Experience operating IDEs has shown that oversight is
necessary to ensure that IDEs are properly maintained and
operated with the same level of professionalism and formality as
an actual reactor plant. Lack of discipline and formality can
lead to poor watchstanding habits that could carry over to
actual reactor plant operations.
c. References (a) and (b) are classified manuals and
provide detailed guidance on the operation of fleet IDEs.
