DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF OF NAVAL OPERATIONS
2000 NAVY PENTAGON
WASHINGTON DC 20350-2000
OPNAVINST 5450.335A
N00N
3 Dec 2014
OPNAV INSTRUCTION 5450.335A
From: Chief of Naval Operations
Subject: FUNCTIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR FORCE NUCLEAR PROPULSION
ORGANIZATION FOR COMMANDER, NAVAL AIR FORCES
Ref: (a) OPNAVINST C3000.5E (NOTAL)
(b) NAVSEAINST C9210.4 (NOTAL)
(c) COMUSFLTFORCOMINST 4790.3
(d) OPNAVINST N3040.5D (NOTAL)
1. Purpose. To codify the functional requirements for the
Commander, Naval Air Force, Pacific and Commander Naval Air
Force, Atlantic Force Nuclear Propulsion organization
(COMNAVAIRPAC/COMNAVAIRLANT N9) of Commander, Naval Air Systems
Command (COMNAVAIRSYSCOM) using guidance as set forth in
references (a) through (d). This instruction adds requirements
for COMNAVAIRPAC/COMNAVAIRLANT N9 staffs to conduct training for
prospective principal assistants and assistant reactor officers.
In addition, it codifies other functions performed, such as
coordinating training and manning for carrier construction and
deactivation. Lastly, it sets forth technical requirements for
personnel who are nominated to serve on the
COMNAVAIRPAC/COMNAVAIRLANT N9 staff. This instruction is a
complete revision and should be reviewed in its entirety.
2. Cancellation. OPNAVINST 5450.335.
3. Discussion. The nuclear-powered aircraft carrier (CVN)
fleet is the naval centerpiece of national defense. The
COMNAVAIRPAC/COMNAVAIRLANT N9 was established in 1994 pursuant
to an agreement between Director, Naval Nuclear Propulsion and
Commander, Naval Air Force Pacific, and Commander, Naval Air
Force, Atlantic to manage type commander (TYCOM)
responsibilities for the operation, training, repair, and
reactor safety of the CVN force. COMNAVAIRPAC/COMNAVAIRLANT N9
provides the continuity of experience in sharing the best
practices and lessons learned for CVNs either operating at sea
or undergoing maintenance availabilities and complex overhauls
in the shipyard. Today, this nuclear-experienced oversight is
vital in executing the optimized fleet response plan.
