DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY
OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY
1000 NAVY PENTAGON
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20350-1000
SECNAVINST 5100.17A
ASN (EI&E)
21 Dec 2018
SECNAV INSTRUCTION 5100.17A
From: Secretary of the Navy
Subj: DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY INSTALLATION AUTOMATED EXTERNAL
DEFIBRILLATION (AED) PROGRAM
Ref: (a) Public Law 106-505
(b) 74 FR 41133
1. Purpose. To provide joint policy and guidance in order to
develop, implement, and maintain an installation Automated
External Defibrillation (AED) program at Department of the Navy
(DON) installations in accordance with references (a) and (b). A
uniform approach to the deployment of AEDs is needed to ensure
they are placed at strategic locations, staff members are
trained in their use, and appropriate inspections and
maintenance are performed on the devices. An AED program will
provide DON and non-DON personnel on DON installations with
rapid access to an AED in the event of a Sudden Cardiac Arrest
(SCA). AEDs provide a lifesaving bridge and enable laypersons
to deliver early defibrillation to victims in the first critical
moments after an SCA. AEDs do not replace the care provided by
first responders.
2. Cancellation. SECNAVINST 5100.17.
3. Applicability. This instruction applies to all U.S. Navy
and U.S. Marine Corps installations worldwide. This instruction
does not apply to combat operations or combat support operations
(e.g., Naval ships and vessels).
4. Policy. All DON applicable organizations and activities, as
described in paragraph 3 above, shall comply with the
requirements set forth in this instruction to include applicable
requirements of references (a) and (b).
