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SECNAVINST 1700.12B
ASN (M&RA)
26 Mar 2021
SECNAV INSTRUCTION 1700.12B
From: Secretary of the Navy
Subj: OPERATION OF MORALE, WELFARE, AND RECREATION ACTIVITIES
Ref: (a) DoD Instruction 1015.10 of 6 July 2009
(b) SECNAVINST 5430.7R
(c) SECNAVINST 11011.47D
1. Purpose. To implement prescribed policies, procedures, and
assign responsibilities for operation of Morale, Welfare, and
Recreation (MWR) activities authorized by reference (a).
2. Cancellation. SECNAVINST 1700.12A.
3. Applicability. This instruction applies to the Offices of
the Secretary of the Navy, the Chief of Naval Operations (CNO),
the Commandant of the Marine Corps (CMC), and all U.S. Navy and
U.S. Marine Corps installations, commands, activities, field
offices, and all other organizational entities within the
Department of the Navy (DON).
4. Policy. The Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Manpower
and Reserve Affairs (ASN (M&RA)) shall develop and oversee
policies and programs designed to enhance the quality of life of
DON military personnel and family members to include programs
involving MWR and Nonappropriated Fund Activity
Instrumentalities programs and activities per reference (b).
5. Responsibilities
a. The Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Energy,
Installations and Environment is the coordinating office for
matters regarding nonappropriated fund construction policy per
reference (c).
b. Within their respective Military Service, the CNO and
the CMC will:
