DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF OF NAVAL OPERATIONS
2000
NAVY PENTAGON
W
ASHINGTON, DC 20350-2000
OPNAVINST 11000.8J
N46
23 Aug 2012
OPNAV INSTRUCTION 11000.8J
From: Chief of Naval Operations
Subj: SELF-HELP PROGRAM IN SUPPORT OF THE NAVY REAL PROPERTY
MAINTENANCE PROGRAM
Ref: (a) DoD Instruction 4165.70 of 6 April 2005
(b) OPNAVINST 11010.20G
1. Purpose. To issue policies and responsibilities for the
development and execution of local self-help programs within the
Navy. This instruction is a complete revision and should be
read in its entirety.
2. Cancellation. OPNAVINST 11000.8H.
3. Definitions
a. Self-Help. The use of local military and civilian Navy
manpower to perform minor construction, maintenance, and repair
work. Supervision and technical expertise can be supplied by
Seabee ratings or technically skilled military or civilian
individuals from the installation public works department (PWD).
b. Organizational Self-Help. A unit’s personnel working in
the unit’s own work spaces performing “handyman” and general
maintenance and repair projects.
c. Self-Help Branch. A branch working under the
installation public works officer (PWO). The organization is
normally based around a permanent core of Seabees and or
enlisted technical ratings possessing the basic skills used in
facility maintenance. Self-help branch capabilities may also
include planning, estimating, and executing base construction,
maintenance, and repair projects, as well as contingency
operations and disaster recovery.
4. Background. Reference (a) sets forth policy on the
management of real property. The installation commander may use
