OPNAVINST 1120.15: PROCESSES AND REQUIREMENTS FOR PROGRAM…

OPNAVINST 1120.15 — index record

Number	OPNAVINST 1120.15
Title	PROCESSES AND REQUIREMENTS FOR PROGRAM AUTHORIZATIONS
Published	May 15, 2026
Office of primary responsibility	N13
Issued by	Chief of Naval Operations
Status on the index	Active
Pages	8
Classification	Unclassified
Signed by	J. J. CZEREWKO, Deputy Chief of Naval Operations for Personnel, Manpower and Training
Source index	Department of the Navy Issuances (DONI) and MyNavy HR MILPERSMAN
Index last read	October 20, 2026

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This instruction standardizes Program Authorization (PA) requirements for Navy Active Component (AC) and Reserve Component (RC) Direct Appointment Programs, establishes authorities to appoint officers per references (a) and (b), outlines training requirements, and provides generalized guidance to allow greater stakeholder flexibility in policy execution.

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