DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY
OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY
1000 NAVY PENTAGON
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20350-1000
SECNAVINST 5815.3K
ASN (M&RA)
02 Mar 2020
SECNAV INSTRUCTION 5815.3K
From: Secretary of the Navy
Subj: DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY CLEMENCY AND PAROLE SYSTEMS
Ref: (a) DoD Instruction 1325.07 of 11 March 2013
(b) SECNAV M-5815.1
(c) SECNAV M-5214.1
1. Purpose. Per reference (a), this instruction sets forth
policy and responsibilities for the implementation of systems of
clemency, parole, Mandatory Supervised Release (MSR), and
retention and enlistment of selected court-martialed offenders
who were subject to the authority of the Secretary of the Navy
(SECNAV) at the time of their offenses. Implementation of this
instruction is provided in reference (b).
2. Cancellation. SECNAVINST 5815.3J.
3. Applicability. This instruction applies to the Offices of
SECNAV, the Chief of Naval Operations (CNO), the Commandant of
the Marine Corps (CMC), all U.S. Navy, and U.S. Marine Corps
installations, commands, activities, field offices, and all
other organizational entities within the Department of the Navy
(DON).
4. Policy. This instruction dictates the establishment and
execution of the Naval Clemency and Parole Systems manual. The
manual prescribes the statutory authority for SECNAV to
establish systems for clemency and parole to ensure uniformity
and equality in the administration of justice and guarantee that
the best interests of society, both military and civilian, and
the individual are served.
5. Responsibilities. Authority is vested in the Naval Clemency
and Parole Board (NC&PB), an administrative activity within the
DON assigned to the SECNAV Council of Review Boards, to review
cases eligible for clemency, parole, and MSR, and to take final
departmental action or make recommendations in such matters in
accordance with the provisions of this instruction and the
