DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF OF NAVAL OPERATIONS
2000 NAVY PENTAGON
WASHINGTON, DC 20350-2000
OPNAVINST 4790.13B
N9
23 Sep 2014
OPNAV INSTRUCTION 4790.13B
From: Chief of Naval Operations
Subj: MAINTENANCE OF NAVAL ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT
Ref: (a) OPNAVINST 4700.7L
(b) NAVSEAINST 4790.17B
(c) DoD Instruction 5000.02 of 25 November 2013
(d) NAVSUP P485
(e) NAVSUPINST 4423.29
(f) SECNAVINST 4105.1C
(g) OPNAVINST 3960.16A
(h) COMUSFLTFORCOMINST 4790.3 REV C CH-1
Encl: (1) Definitions
1. Purpose. To establish the maintenance policy for naval
electronic equipment. This instruction is being reissued with a
new date, updated version and signature authority to meet the
Chief of Naval Operations’ (CNO) age requirement for the Office
of the Chief of Naval Operations (OPNAV) instructions.
2. Cancellation. OPNAVINST 4790.13A.
3. Scope and Applicability. This instruction applies to all
common and integrated electronic equipment found aboard
aircraft, submarines and surface ships of the U.S. Navy, as well
as system commands (SYSCOM) that acquire and support this
equipment. This includes electronic equipment in combat
systems; electronic components in hull, mechanical, avionics,
and electrical systems; and electronics within associated
support equipment. This instruction does not apply to nuclear
propulsion or fleet ballistic missile and strategic weapons.
This instruction also does not apply to software and firmware in
complex systems (i.e., Aegis Combat System).
4. Definitions. Applicable definitions are in enclosure (1).
