In response to the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic, the Navy has released millions of instructions to provide guidance to the Fleet. It seems like there has been a new instruction released every day. We have summarized those instructions here:

But don’t take our word for it, the actual instruction is also included!

Note: Since this is an on-going pandemic, this post will be updated as new guidance is put out. Check back to stay updated!

If you are experiencing any difficulty during the COVID-19 crisis, please reach out to one of the resources provided by the Navy. Those resources can be found here.

March 24, 2020

NAVADMIN 083/20 - Restriction of Movement (ROM) Guidance

Requires all personnel returning from a Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Travel Health Notice (THN) Level 3 or Level 2 location perform a 14-day ROM.

Service member should be restricted to their residence and limit close contact (within 6 feet of others).

A list of countries with a CDC THN of Level 3 or 2 can be found here.

March 23, 2020

ALNAV 029/20 - State and Local Shelter-in-Place Orders Impact on DON Operations

In response to state and local governments that have issued shelter-in-place, stay-at-home, self-quarantine, curfews, etc.

To ensure continuity of operations, Commanders may direct that personnel under their command (to include active, reserve, civilian, and foreign military members) to continue to perform their official duties.

Federal law exempts military and federal civilian personnel from state and local government orders.

NAVADMIN 082/20 - Navy Transition Assistance Program (TAP) Policy Update

Announces immediate suspension of TAP in-person classes.

Service members who will be separating soon can complete TAP online via Joint Knowledge Online (JKO). Details can be found here This also applies to reserve members on active duty orders greater than 179 days (paragraphs a and b of the NAVADMIN). Mobilized reservists who are within 60 days of redeployment or demobilization must complete TAP via JKO and present the certificate at ECRC.



March 21, 2020

NAVADMIN 080/20 - Navy Mitigation Measures in Response to Coronavirus Outbreak (Update 3)

Consolidates all NAVADMINs for ease of reference.

Adds guidance for an Authorized Departure (AD) of DoD eligible family members (EFMs) and civilian employees (Paragraph 3.H).

March 19, 2020

ALNAVRESFOR 009 / 20 – Increased Telework Opportunities

Commander, Navy Reserve Force (CNRF) has waived the normal telework administrative requirements.

Usually, in order to telework, a member must route a telework package that consists of training, a telework agreement, a telework eligibility checklist, a telework request form, and a Page 13 that is signed by their supervisor, OSO, and NRA CO. These will not be required through 11 May to allow Sailors to complete IDT via telework.

Sailors who will complete IDTs via telework are reminded to use the “telework” drop-down option in EDM.

Additionally:

Navy recruit (enlisted) and Officer graduation ceremonies canceled until further notice.

March 18, 2020

NAVADMIN 71 / 20 – Physical Readiness Policy Update

The PRT is CANCELED for Cycle 1, 2020. No further action required by members or CFLs. This includes members who have already completed it for this cycle.

All group PT has also been suspended.

NAVADMIN 72 / 20 – Postponement of Selection Board Schedule

Selection boards schedule to convene on or after 24 March are postponed until further notice.

NAVADMIN 73 / 20 – Temporary relaxation of hair grooming standards

Temporary relaxation of male and female hair length standards. This only applies to the scalp (No, you cannot grow out your sideburns and beard ;) ).

Relaxed grooming should not interfere with the proper wearing of Navy head gear and protective personal equipment.

March 17, 2020

NAVADMIN 68 / 20 – Effective use of Remote Work Options

Direction for shore commands to increase teleworking opportunities

NAVADMIN 69 / 20 – Enlisted Advancement Exams Postponed

All enlisted exams scheduled after 17 March are postponed to the following dates: 21 May – Cycle 247 (E-4 FTS and Active Duty) 22 May – Cycle 106 (E-4 through E-7 SELRES approved for late exam will take the exam the next available DWE after this date) 12 June – Cycle 247 (E-4 through E-6 final date to administer substitute exams)

This means that advancement results and E-7 selection board eligibility will not be released until July.

March 15, 2020

ALNAVRESFOR 008 / 20 – Navy Reserve Mitigation Measures in Response to Coronavirus

Drill weekends are canceled through 11 May.

AT/IDT/IDTT orders that require travel are prohibited.

March 14, 2020

ALNAV 26 / 20 – Official and Personal Domestic Travel Force Health Protection Guidance for DON

All travel OCONUS and CONUS are prohibited from 16 March to 11 May. This includes PCS and TAD/TDY orders. Only local leave is authorized.

NAVADMIN 65 / 20 – Overseas Travel

No OCONUS travel unless mission essential.

March 12, 2020

ALNAV 25 / 20 – Force Protection Guidance for the DON

NAVADMIN 64 / 20 – Navy Mitigation Measures in Response to Coronavirus Outbreak