bupersinst 1710.16 - Fitness, Sports and Deployed Forces Support

BUPERSINST 1710.16
1. Purpose. To provide policy and guidance for the
administration and management of afloat recreation services and
funds, and to support shipboard nonappropriated fund
instrumentalities as described in reference (a) using accounting
procedures as directed in reference (b). This instruction is a
complete revision and should be reviewed in its entirety.
2. Cancellation. NAVMILPERSCOMINST 1710.3A.
3. Policy and Scope. The policy of the Navy is to provide naval
personnel and their family members with programs which
effectively contribute to their quality of life. The Navy
recognizes the importance of the fleet recreation program in
enhancing morale, enriching leisure time, and improving the
fitness of personnel assigned to the fleet. The policy and
guidance set forth in this instruction is applicable to all ships
maintaining a ship recreation fund.
a. Enclosure (1) provides guidance for the administration
of the afloat recreation program.
b. Enclosure (2) provides guidance for the financial
management of the afloat recreation program.
c. Policy and guidance for the procurement and management
of shipboard recreation property is contained in enclosure (3).
d. Enclosure (4) provides guidance for the uses of
appropriated and nonappropriated shipboard funds.
4. Responsibilities
a. Chief of Naval Personnel (Pers-651) shall:
(1) Develop and provide policy guidelines regarding the
administration of afloat recreation programs.
(2) Monitor program operations to ensure compliance with
established policies, procedures, and guidelines set forth in
this instruction.
(3) Provide technical assistance and training to commands.
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