SECNAVINST 5355.3
ASN(M&RA) N135
16 October 2007
SECNAV INSTRUCTION 5355.3
From: Secretary of the Navy
Subj: DRUG EDUCATION FOR YOUTH (DEFY) PROGRAM
Ref: (a) DOD Directive 1020.1 of 31 Mar 82
(b) DOD Instruction 1402.5 of 19 Jan 93
(c) DOD Instruction 6060.4 of 23 Aug 04
(d) DOD Instruction 6060.2 of 19 Jan 93
(e) DOD Directive 1342.17 of 30 Dec 88
(f) DOD Directive 6400.1 of 23 Aug 04
(g) DOD Directive 1440.1 of 21 May 87
(h) DOD Directive 1350.2 of 18 Aug 95
(i) SECNAVINST 1752.3B
(j) SECNAVINST 5350.16A
(k) SECNAVINST 5300.28D
(l) GAO-04-261SP Principles of Federal Appropriations
Law, Third Edition, Volume I (NOTAL)
1. Purpose. To implement the Drug Education for Youth (DEFY)
Program within the Department of the Navy (DON), per references
(a) through (l), and establish responsibility for program
execution within DON.
2. Policy and Scope. DON’s policy is to provide DON personnel
and their family members with quality of life programs and
resources to promote strong family bonds. These programs and
resources ultimately enhance combat readiness by strengthening
personal and family readiness.
a. DEFY is a voluntary program. Voluntary participation is
critical to establishing a lasting, positive mentor-protégé
relationship. Local commands shall not mandate or in any way
force participation of servicemembers.
b. Chief of Naval Operations (CNO), Personal Readiness and
Community Support Branch (N135) is designated as the DEFY
Program Executive Agent responsible for all aspects of the
program, including central management of all DON DEFY programs.
3. Background. Since its inception in 1993, DEFY has expanded
to include programs at Navy and Marine Corps bases worldwide.
DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY
OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY
1000 NAVY PENTAGON
WASHINGTON DC 20350-1000
