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SECNAVINST 3501.2
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04 Jan 2021
SECNAV INSTRUCTION 3501.2
From: Secretary of the Navy
Subj: DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY MISSION ASSURANCE PROGRAM
Ref: See enclosure (1)
Encl: (1) References
(2) Responsibilities
(3) Acronyms and Definitions
1. Purpose
a. This instruction implements the Department of the Navy
(DON) Mission Assurance (MA) program and aligns with the
Department of Defense (DoD) MA policy guidance provided in
references (a) through (x). The DON MA program supports the DON
Services’ ability to ensure the protection and/or continued
function and resilience of critical capabilities and assets,
including personnel, equipment, facilities, networks,
information and information systems, infrastructure, utilities,
and supply chains critical to the execution of DoD/DON Mission
Essential Functions (MEFs) and Mission Essential Tasks in any
operating environment or condition.
b. This instruction establishes an integrated and
supportive MA governance structure to protect the force, provide
a framework for the systematic advocacy for DON risk reduction
efforts, the DON Services’ ability to synchronize complementary
protection-related programs and activities, and enable the
prioritization of investments to ensure mission success.
Guidance provided herein will also facilitate coordinated MA
input into the DON Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and
Execution (PPBE) process; Joint Capability Integration and
Development System; and the Defense Acquisition System.
c. This instruction carries forward and re-purposes all
governance structures, coordination processes, programming,
resources, functions, and activities supporting responsibilities
