DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF OF NAVAL OPERATIONS
2000
NAVY PENTAGON
W
ASHINGTON, DC 20350-2000
OPNAVINST 5500.11F
N3/N5
17 JUL 2012
OPNAV INSTRUCTION 5500.11F
From: Chief of Naval Operations
Subj: REGULATIONS GOVERNING THE ISSUANCE OF ENTRY
AUTHORIZATIONS FOR NAVAL DEFENSIVE SEA AREAS, NAVAL
AIRSPACE RESERVATIONS, AND AREAS UNDER NAVY
ADMINISTRATION
Encl: (1) Entry Regulation
1. Purpose. To prescribe regulations, procedures, and criteria
governing issuance of authorizations to enter certain defense
areas, the entry of which is prohibited except as authorized by
the Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV).
2. Cancellation. OPNAVINST 5500.11E. Any entry authorizations
issued under the provisions of the canceled instruction will
remain effective until expired, canceled, or revoked.
3. Action. This instruction is the primary source of
information and guidance for persons seeking authorization to
enter defense areas, and is authority for officers receiving and
processing inquiries and applications relative to such
authorizations. The information and guidance are detailed in
enclosure (1). Correspondence issued as guidance to persons
responsible for administering these regulations shall not be
construed as changing this instruction.
4. Records Management. Records created as a result of this
instruction, regardless of media and format, shall be managed
per SECNAV Manual 5210.1 of January 2012.
5. Forms and Reports. SF 85P Questionnaire for Public Trust
Positions, SF 85PS Supplemental Questionnaire for Selected
