DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF OF NAVAL OPERATIONS
2000 NAVY PENTAGON
WASHINGTON DC 20350-2000
OPNAVINST 9080.4D
DNS
22 Jul 2020
OPNAV INSTRUCTION 9080.4D
From: Chief of Naval Operations
Subj: RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE NAVAL INSPECTOR GENERAL AND THE
PRESIDENT, BOARD OF INSPECTION AND SURVEY
Ref: (a) SECNAVINST 5430.57H
(b) SECNAVINST 5040.3B
(c) OPNAVINST 4700.8K
(d) OPNAVINST 4730.5R
(e) OPNAVINST 5420.70G
1. Purpose. To confirm the relationship between and provide guidance for the Naval Inspector
General and President, Board of Inspection and Survey. This revision removes the requirement for
President, Board of Inspection and Survey to send copies of reports to the Naval Inspector
General. This instruction should be reviewed in its entirety.
2. Cancellation. OPNAVINST 9080.4C.
3. Applicability. This instruction applies to the Naval Inspector General, President of the Board
of Inspection and Survey, fleet commanders, systems commanders, and type commanders with
respect to material condition findings of the Board of Inspection and Survey.
4 Discussion. Reference (a) directs the Naval Inspector General, among other things, to
inspect, investigate, or inquire into any and all matters of importance to the Department of the
Navy, with particular emphasis on readiness. Reference (b) delineates the responsibilities for
inspections within the Department of the Navy. References (c), (d), and (e) establish the
requirements and procedures for trials and inspections of vessels by the Board of Inspection and
Survey. Two of the factors that affect fleet readiness are the material condition of operating
vessels and the proper and timely completion of new construction or conversion vessels. The
purpose of this instruction is to specify additional procedures whereby the Naval Inspector
General will be kept informed of readiness problems and take appropriate action.
4. Responsibilities
a. President, Board of Inspection and Survey
(1) Immediately notify the Naval Inspector General of any circumstances that seriously
affect the material condition of vessels presented for trials or material inspections.
