DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF OF NAVAL OPERATIONS
2000
NAVY PENTAGON
W
ASHINGTON DC 20350-2000
OPNAVINST 5450.330B
N12
6 Nov 2017
OPNAV INSTRUCTION 5450.330B
From: Chief of Naval Operations
Subj: MISSION, FUNCTIONS, AND TASKS OF THE UNITED STATES NAVAL
ACADEMY, ANNAPOLIS, MARYLAND
Ref: (a) SECNAVINST 1531.2C
(b) OPNAVINST 1520.42A
Encl: (1) Functions and Tasks of the USNA, Annapolis, Maryland
1. Purpose. To publish the functions and tasks of U.S. Naval Academy (USNA), Annapolis,
Maryland, under the mission established by reference (a). Major changes include defining
supported and supporting command relationships and updating education, physical,
commissioning, and supporting command requirements. This instruction is a complete revision
and should be reviewed in its entirety.
2. Cancellation. OPNAVINST 5450.330A.
3. Scope and Applicability. This instruction applies to all personnel and subordinate unit
identification codes that report to the Superintendent, USNA, and those commands which share a
supported or supporting relationship with USNA.
4. Mission. The mission of USNA is to develop midshipmen morally, mentally, and physically
and to imbue them with the highest ideals of duty, honor, and loyalty in order to graduate leaders
who are dedicated to a career of naval service and have potential for future development in mind
and character to assume the highest responsibilities of command, citizenship, and government.
5. Status and Command Relationships. USNA is a shore activity in an active status under the
Superintendent, USNA, Annapolis, Maryland.
a. Echelon
(1) Chief of Naval Operations (CNO)
(2) Superintendent, USNA
b. Local Coordination
(1) Superintendent, USNA
