DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY
OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY
1000 NAVY PENTAGON
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20350-1000
SECNAVINST 5420.169K
ASN (M&RA)
14 Feb 2019
SECNAV INSTRUCTION 5420.169K
From: Secretary of the Navy
Subj: DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY RETIRED ACTIVITIES PROGRAM
Ref: (a) SECNAVINST 5200.35F
(b) SECNAV M-5214.1
Encl: (1) Responsibilities
1. Purpose. To revise this instruction to clarify the scope,
responsibilities and procedures for the conduct of the
Department of the Navy’s Retired Activities Program. This
instruction is a complete revision and should be reviewed in its
entirety.
2. Cancellation. SECNAVINST 5420.169J.
3. Applicability. This instruction applies to the Office 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 DON.
4. Policy. Retired Navy and Marine Corps personnel are
individuals with a continuing military status. They, as well as
their family members and survivors, are entitled to certain
rights, benefits, and privileges, and are subject to
responsibilities arising from these entitlements. Retirees are
also subject to recall to active duty at the discretion of the
President. In discharging these responsibilities, retirees, as
part of the Total Force, are capable of making meaningful
contributions to the missions of the Department of the Navy
(DON). Therefore, their continuing participation as Navy-Marine
Corps team members is encouraged and supported. In order for
retirees to make an effective contribution, they should be kept
informed of changing programs and policies. The DON’s Retired
Activities Program provides an avenue to ensure the
relationships between retirees and the Navy and Marine Corps are
reinforced and mutually beneficial.
