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OPNAVINST 3380.5B — HIGH-VALUE UNIT TRANSIT PROTECTION OPERATIONS

OPNAVINST 3380.5B is listed as current Current
in the DON Issuances (DONI) catalog as of our last index refresh (2026-08-23). Status is mirrored from that catalog, re-checked weekly — every change is logged. Note: its publication date is 2020-07-24 — 6.1 years old — so check for newer interim changes before citing it.

Branch	U.S. Navy
Series	OPNAVINST
Publication date	2020-07-24 (6.1 years ago)
Status	Current
Proponent / OPR	N314
Source of record	DON Issuances (DONI)

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What this publication covers

This instruction outlines the Navy’s HVU transit protection operations policy and supplements guidance contained in references (a) through (f). Transit protection system operations for ballistic missile submarines will be conducted per references (g) through (i). Protection for unmanned, defueled nuclear powered ships and reactor compartment disposal packages will be conducted per reference (j). Protection for moored training ships will be conducted per reference (k). 5.Policy. FLTCDRs are responsible for both providing protection of, and otherwise mitigating risk to, HVU during restricted waters transits.
— OPNAVINST 3380.5B, paragraph 4, p.1, quoted from the official PDF

This instruction applies to all HVU escort stakeholders, including Fleet Commanders (FLTCDR), Type Commanders, Shore Commanders, Navy Component Commanders, and Numbered Fleet Commanders.
— OPNAVINST 3380.5B, paragraph 1, p.1

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Nearby in the OPNAVINST series

OPNAVINST 3150.27D CH-1 — NAVY DIVING POLICY AND JOINT MILITARY DIVING TECHNOLOGY AND TRAINING PROGRAM Current
OPNAVINST 3300.52A — LAW OF WAR PROGRAM Current
OPNAVINST 3360.30D — SHIP ANTI-SUBMARINE WARFARE READINESS AND EFFECTIVENESS MEASURING PROGRAM Current
OPNAVINST 3400.10H — CHEMICAL, BIOLOGICAL, RADIOLOGICAL, AND NUCLEAR DEFENSE REQUIREMENTS SUPPORTING OPERATIONAL READINESS Rescinded / cancelled
OPNAVINST 3400.10J — CHEMICAL, BIOLOGICAL, RADIOLOGICAL, AND NUCLEAR DEFENSE REQUIREMENTS SUPPORTING OPERATIONAL READINESS Current

This is an unofficial index built from the public catalog. The controlling copy is always the one on DON Issuances (DONI) — verify there before citing OPNAVINST 3380.5B in an official product.