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SECNAVINST 3900.29F
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29 May 2019
SECNAV INSTRUCTION 3900.29F
From: Secretary of the Navy
Subj: STANDARD FORMAT REQUIREMENTS FOR SCIENTIFIC AND
TECHNICAL REPORTS
Ref: (a) ANSI/NISO Z39.18-2005 (R2010)
(b) OMB/OSTP memo “Policy on Research Performance
Progress Report” of April 21, 2010
(c) DFARS Clause 252.235-7011
(d) DoD Instruction 3200.12 of August 22, 2013
(e) DoDM 3200.14 Volume 1, Principles and Operational
Parameters of the DoD Scientific and Technical
Information Program: General Process of March 14,
2014
1. Purpose
a. To establish procedures on the accepted standard format
requirements for scientific and technical reports.
b. This instruction has been completely revised and should
be read in its entirety. The following significant revisions
have been made:
(1) Responsibilities have been clearly identified for
applicable organizations and key officials.
(2) Required actions for proper completion and
submission requirements have been clarified.
(3) Report requirements have been updated according to
references (a) through (e).
(4) The Policy paragraph has been updated and clarified
to conform with current policy requirements set forth in higher
overarching policies listed in references (a) through (e).
