DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF OF NAVAL OPERATIONS
2000
NAVY PENTAGON
W
ASHINGTON DC 20350-2000
OPNAVINST 5310.23A
N125
17 Oct 2017
OPNAV INSTRUCTION 5310.23A
From: Chief of Naval Operations
Subj: NAVY PERSONNEL HUMAN SYSTEMS INTEGRATION
Ref: (a) SECNAVINST 5000.2E
(b) CJCSI 3170.01I
(c) GAO Report Number 03-520S of June 2003
(d) OPNAVINST 5450.180E
(e) OPNAVINST 5102.1D
(f) OPNAVINST 5100.23G
(g) OPNAVINST 9640.1B
(h) OPNAVINST 4700.8K
(i) SECNAVINST 5100.10K
(j) OPNAVINST 9070.1A
(k) SECNAVINST 5223.2A
Encl: (1) Human Systems Integration in the Acquisition Process
(2) Additional HSI Related Resources
(3) Acronym Glossary
1. Purpose
a. To address the development of requirements for human systems integration (HSI) within
the Joint Capabilities Integration and Development System (JCIDS) and define the process
through which Deputy Chief of Naval Operations for Manpower, Personnel, Training, and
Education (CNO N1) exercises Navy HSI governance authority.
b. This instruction is a complete revision and should be reviewed in its entirety. Significant
changes are summarized in subparagraphs 1b(1) through 1b(5).
(1) Enforces compliance with updated military standards for safety, habitability, human
factors engineering, occupational health and survivability.
(2) Updates and clarifies roles and responsibilities.
(3) Requires certification of technologies and risk factors used to reduce manpower or
improve training and human performance by technical warrant holders prior to fleet transition.
