DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF OF NAVAL OPERATIONS
2000
NAVY PENTAGON
W
ASHINGTON, DC 20350-2000
OPNAVINST 5305.7C
N09C
18 Dec 2014
OPNAV INSTRUCTION 5305.7C
From: Chief of Naval Operations
Subj: THOMPSON-RAVITZ AWARDS FOR EXCELLENCE IN NAVY PUBLIC
AFFAIRS
Encl: (1) Thompson-Ravitz Awards Program Entry Criteria and
Guidelines
1. Purpose. To describe the Thompson-Ravitz Awards Program for
Excellence in Navy Public Affairs and to issue guidelines for
participation. A summary of the changes includes changes in the
unit and individual award categories, and the addition of new
award categories to the program. This instruction is a complete
revision and should be reviewed in its entirety.
2. Cancellation. OPNAVINST 5305.7B.
3. Background. This program bears the names of Rear Admiral
William Thompson, the first designated public affairs officer
selected for flag rank, and Rear Admiral Robert A. Ravitz, one
of the first directors of the Naval Reserve public affairs
program and special assistants to the Navy Chief of Information
(CHINFO). The awards promote professional expertise and
excellence as personally exemplified by these admirals by
recognizing Navy public affairs achievements.
4. Applicability. All Navy commands and activities are
eligible to submit unit entries. All personnel who perform
public affairs duties, either as a primary or collateral duty,
are eligible for the individual categories if they meet the
criteria as listed in enclosure (1) of this instruction. CHINFO
is not eligible for unit awards.
5. Policy
a. The Assistant Chief of Information for Requirements,
Policy and Professional Development (CHINFO OI-8) will serve as
program director. The program director shall be responsible for
