DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF OF NAVAL OPERATIONS
2000
NAVY PENTAGON
W
ASHINGTON, DC 20350-2000
OPNAVINST 5211.6
N3/N5
21 Jan 2016
OPNAV INSTRUCTION 5211.6
From: Chief of Naval Operations
Subj: CODE WORD, NICKNAMES, AND EXERCISE TERMINOLOGY SYSTEM
Ref: (a) CJCSM 3150.29E
Encl: (1) Permanent First Word Assignment
(2) Sample Request and Justification Letter
1. Purpose. To issue policy and procedures for nicknames and
exercise terminology used by Navy activities. This instruction
is a complete revision and should be reviewed in its entirety.
This revision includes:
a. Updated reference section.
b. Included procedures for request.
c. Included responsibilities for Office of the Chief of
Naval Operations (OPNAV) Director, Operations and Plans (N31) to
receive, check, and process requests up to Defense Information
Systems Agency (DISA) and Joint Staff Support Center (JSSC).
d. Updated the permanent assigned word assignments for non-
combatant command agencies under OPNAV.
e. Updated the NICKA request and justification sample.
2. Cancellation. OPNAVINST 5511.37D.
3. Discussion. Reference (a) establishes standard
administrative policy for the assignment and management of code
words, nicknames, and exercise terms. This instruction provides
nickname and exercise term guidance and the points of contact
for code word management.
