DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF OF NAVAL OPERATIONS
2000 NAVY PENTAGON
WASHINGTON DC 20350-2000
OPNAVINST 10170.2B
N98
26 Apr 2019
OPNAV INSTRUCTION 10170.2B
From: Chief of Naval Operations
Subj: NAVY AVIATION TRAINING SYSTEM UTILIZATION REPORTING
Ref: (a) CNAF M-3710.7 of 5 May 2016
Encl: (1) Definitions
(2) Training System Utilization Reporting Data Elements
1. Purpose. To issue the requirement for the collection, distribution, and analysis of utilization
data on Navy aviation training systems. This revision includes the modification of its
applicability to naval aviation only and updates to reporting requirements. This instruction is a
complete revision and should be reviewed in its entirety.
2. Cancellation. OPNAVINST 10170.2A.
3. Applicability. This instruction applies to all Navy aviation training systems developed and
produced for Department of the Navy (DON) use.
4. Objective. To increase fleet aviation readiness through optimal utilization of training
systems. Specifically, collating all areas of utilization information will provide:
a. management tools for sponsors and training agents to improve planning, programming,
and day-to-day management decisions;
b. data to support distribution decisions for existing training systems; and
c. data pertinent to decisions on procurement, inactivation, or modification of training
systems.
5. Definitions. Definitions of selected terms are provided in enclosure (1).
6. Selection of Training Systems for Utilization Reporting. All training systems listed in
reference (a), or with a per-unit cost exceeding $1,000,000 must be supported by utilization
reporting as outlined in this instruction. This applies to ashore assets. Program sponsors and
user commands can designate any additional training systems under their cognizance which are
to be supported by utilization reporting. Training system utilization reporting data elements are
described in enclosure (2).
