DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF OF NAVAL OPERATIONS
2000 NAVY PENTAGON
WASHINGTON, DC 20350-2000
OPNAVINST 5450.350B
NAVAIR/N98
6 Oct 2022
OPNAV INSTRUCTION 5450.350B
From: Chief of Naval Operations
Subj: MISSION, FUNCTIONS AND TASKS OF THE COMMANDER, NAVAL
AIR SYSTEMS COMMAND
Ref: (a) OPNAVINST 5400.44A
(b) OPNAVINST 3710.7V
(c) OPNAVINST 3510.15B
(d) DoD Directive 5030.61, DoD Airworthiness Policy
(e) DoD Instruction 8510.01, Risk Management Framework
(f) SECNAVINST 5400.15D
(g) SECNAVINST 7000.27D
(h) OPNAVINST 5215.17A
(i) NAVAIR PEO Operating Agreement (NOTAL)
Encl: (1) Functions and Tasks of COMNAVAIRSYSCOM
1. Purpose. To publish the mission, functions and tasks of Commander, Naval Air Systems
Command (COMNAVAIRSYSCOM) issued under references (a) through (i). This instruction is
a complete revision and should be reviewed in its entirety.
2. Cancellation. OPNAVINST 5450.350A
3. Scope and Applicability. This instruction applies to Naval Air Systems Command
(NAVAIRSYSCOM), its subordinate commands and affiliated program executive officers
(PEO).
4. Mission
a. To research, develop, test, acquire, deliver and support timely, effective and sustainable
naval aircraft, weapons and related technology systems and equipment in support of the
operating forces to ensure the warfighter’s mission success and safe return home and to perform
such other functions and tasks as directed.
b. Deliver integrated air warfare capabilities to enable the fleet to compete, deter and win
tonight, tomorrow and in the future.
5. Status and Command Relationships. COMNAVAIRSYSCOM is a shore systems command
(SYSCOM) activity in an active (fully operational) status under a commander.
