DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY
OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY
1000 NAVY PENTAGON
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20350-1000
SECNAVINST 12810.2A
ASN (M&RA)
24 Jan 2019
SECNAV INSTRUCTION 12810.2A
From: Secretary of the Navy
Subj: FEDERAL EMPLOYEES’ COMPENSATION ACT PROGRAM
Ref: (a) 5 U.S.C. §8101 et. seq.
(b) 20 CFR Part 10
(c) DOL/GOVT-1 Privacy Act Systems
(d) DoD Instruction 1400.25-V810 of 12 April 2005
(e) SECNAVINST 5211.5E
(f) SECNAVINST 12273.1B
Encl: (1) Responsibilities
1. Purpose. To establish Department of the Navy (DON) policy
for the administration of the Federal Employees’ Compensation
Act (FECA) per references (a) through (f), and to assign
responsibilities as referenced in enclosure (1).
2. Cancellation. SECNAVINST 12810.2.
3. Applicability. This instruction applies to appropriated
fund employees within the Office of the Secretary of the Navy
(Secretariat), the Chief of Naval Operations (CNO), the
Commandant of the Marine Corps (CMC), and all U.S. Navy, U.S.
Marine Corps installations, commands, activities, field offices,
and all other organizational entities within the DON.
4. Policy. It is DON policy to:
a. Provide a safe and healthful work environment that
complies with the applicable safety and health policies.
b. Provide prompt medical attention and full assistance in
claiming just compensation for injuries or occupational
illnesses incurred in the performance of their duties.
c. Fully implement the applicable employer policies and
related requirements of references (a) through (f).
