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NARR/REF A IS NAVADMIN 064/20, NAVY MITIGATION MEASURES
IN RESPONSE TO CORONAVIRUS OUTBREAK (OVERSEAS). REF B
IS NAVADMIN 065/20, NAVY MITIGATION MEASURES IN RESPONSE
TO CORONAVIRUS OUTBREAK UPDATE 1 (DOMESTIC). REF C IS
NAVY MITIGATION MEASURES IN RESPONSE TO CORONAVIRUS
OUTBREAK UPDATE 2. REF D IS MEMO FROM UNDERSECRETARY OF
DEFENSE FOR PERSONNEL AND READINESS, AUTHORIZED
DEPARTURE INDIVIDUALS AT HIGHER RISK FROM COVID-19.
REF E IS DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE (DOD) GLOBAL CAMPAIGN
PLAN FOR PANDEMIC INFLUENZA AND INFECTIOUS DISEASE. REF
F IS DODI 6200.03, PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
WITHIN THE DOD. REF G IS MEMO FROM UNDER SECRETARY OF
DEFENSE FOR PERSONNEL AND READINESS PROVIDING FORCE
HEALTH PROTECTION GUIDANCE FOR PERSONNEL RETURNING FROM
CHINA DURING THE NOVEL CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) OUTBREAK.
REF H IS SECDEF-APPROVED EXORD THAT DIRECTS USNORTHCOM
TO EXECUTE ITS PANDEMIC PLAN 3551-13 AND SUPPORTING
GEOGRAPHIC COMBATANT COMMANDERS TO EXECUTE THEIR
PANDEMIC PLANS IN RESPONSE TO THE NCOV (COVID-19)
OUTBREAK. REF I IS SUPPLEMENT 1 TO REF G. REF J IS
SUPPLEMENT 2 TO REF G. REF K IS NAVADMIN 033/20, OPNAV
REPORTING GUIDANCE SUPPORTING DOD RESPONSE TO THE COVID-
19 OUTBREAK. REF L IS NAVADMIN 039/20, UPDATED DOD
GUIDANCE FOR MONITORING PERSONNEL RETURNING FROM CHINA
DURING THE NOVEL CORONAVIRUS OUTBREAK. REF M IS
NAVADMIN 058/20, UPDATED NAVY GUIDANCE DURING THE NOVEL
CORONAVIRUS OUTBREAK. REF N IS JOINT STAFF MESSAGE FOR
DOD COVID-19 PASSENGER SCREENING GUIDELINES FOR OVERSEAS
MILITARY TRANSPORTATION TERMINALS. REF O IS JOINT STAFF
FORCE HEALTH PROTECTION GUIDANCE TO MITIGATE THE RISK OF
COVID-19 TRANSMISSION. REF P IS MEMO FROM UNDER
SECRETARY OF DEFENSE FOR PERSONNEL AND READINESS
PROVIDING FORCE HEALTH PROTECTION GUIDANCE FOR THE USE
OF PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND NON-PHARMACEUTICAL
INTERVENTIONS DURING THE CORONAVIRUS DISEASE 2019
OUTBREAK. REF Q IS MEMO FROM UNDER SECRETARY OF DEFENSE
FOR PERSONNEL AND READINESS PROVIDING FORCE HEALTH
PROTECTION GUIDANCE FOR PERSONNEL TRAVELING DURING THE
NOVEL CORONAVIRUS OUTBREAK. REF R IS ALNAV 025/20,
FORCE HEALTH PROTECTION GUIDANCE FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF
NAVY. REF S IS MEMO FROM SECRETARY OF DEFENSE FOR
TRAVEL RESTRICTIONS FOR DOD COMPONENTS IN RESPONSE TO
CORONAVIRUS DISEASE. REF T IS ALNAV 026/20, OFFICIAL AND
PERSONAL DOMESTIC TRAVEL FORCE HEALTH PROTECTION
GUIDANCE FOR DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY (CONUS TRAVEL
GUIDANCE). REF U IS MEMO FROM DEPUTY SECRETARY OF
DEFENSE FOR STOP MOVEMENT FOR DOMESTIC TRAVEL FOR DOD
COMPONENTS IN RESPONSE TO CORONAVIRUS DISEASE 2019. REF
V IS ASN (M&RA) MEMO ON AUTHORIZED DEPARTURE
INDIVIDUALS AT HIGHER RISK FROM COVID-19.//
POC/RADM KARL THOMAS/OPNAV N3N5B/703-692-
9291/karl.o.thomas1@navy.mil/
RADM JEFFREY JABLON/OPNAV N13/703-604-
5040/jeffrey.jablon@navy.mil/
RADM GAYLE SHAFFER/OPNAV N093B/703-697-7399/
gayle.shaffer@med.navy.mil//
RMKS/1. This NAVADMIN supersedes references (a) through (c) and
consolidates those NAVADMINs into one NAVADMIN for ease of
reference. It also adds implementing guidance in paragraph 3.H. for
an Authorized Departure (AD) of DoD eligible family members (EFMs)
and civilian employees in line with references (d) and (v). This
NAVADMIN contains measures to mitigate the spread of COVID-19
throughout the Navy enterprise and amplifies DoD and DoN direction
for Service Members and Navy civilians. It summarizes and repeats
applicable guidance where appropriate so that this will serve as a
one-stop information source. Authorized travelers will adhere to
the Force Health Protection Guidelines (FHPG) as detailed throughout
references (a) through (v) as summarized in this NAVADMIN, and later
guidance.
1.A. Background. The DoD has transitioned to Phase Three
(Respond) of reference (e), the global campaign in response to the
COVID-19 outbreak. Our workforce is our first line of defense. All
hands must proactively take action to ensure the health of our
force, and to ensure we mitigate the spread of COVID-19 in order to
maintain our readiness. During the COVID-19 outbreak, the DoD and
DoN will continue to protect and preserve the operational
effectiveness of forces worldwide in accordance with (IAW)
references (e) and (f). Utilizing FHPG from the Under Secretary of
Defense for Personnel and Readiness (USD (P&R)) provided in
references (g) and (q), USNORTHCOM is executing its pandemic plan
and geographic combatant commanders are executing their supporting
pandemic plans IAW reference (h). In compliance with updated USD
(P&R) FHPG issued in references (i) and (j), Office of Chief Naval
Operations (OPNAV) published initial reporting guidance supporting
DoD response to the COVID-19 outbreak in reference (k) and updated
that guidance in references (c), (l), and (m).
1.B. Role of the CDC. As the leading U.S. government Public
Health Agency, the CDC continues to assess the risk of COVID-19 and
to provide guidance for those residing in the U.S. and traveling
abroad. Because CDC guidance is principally tailored for persons
residing in the U.S., some CDC COVID-19 guidance may have limited
applicability for commanders, particularly those outside the United
States, and is not recognized by other sovereign nations. While DoD
continues to follow the lead of the CDC, when needed, additional
military specific measures are authorized to mitigate risk to U.S.
forces stationed or deployed around the world, and to protect
Service Members, Navy civilian employees, and their family members.
USD (P&R) FHPG issued in reference (q) provides guidance for DoD
personnel traveling during the novel coronavirus outbreak.
1.C. CDC Travel Health Advisories. The CDC provides travel
health advisories at https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-
ncov/travelers/index.html. The Advisory Levels are noted below and
will be referenced in this NAVADMIN (note that CDC warning levels DO
NOT apply to the U.S.):
Level 1 Watch, practice usual precautions (risk of
limited community transmission)
Level 2 Alert, practice enhanced precautions
(sustained (ongoing) community transmission)
Level 3 Warning, avoid nonessential travel (widespread
sustained (ongoing) transmission)
1.D. DoN Civilian Guidance. The DoN civilian workforce more
than 220,000 strong plays an integral role in supporting our
Sailors and building, manning and maintaining our ships, aircraft,
and submarines. Working shoulder to shoulder with our Service
Members, it is imperative to have alignment between Navy civilian
and military COVID-19 policy and guidance. DoN civilian guidance is
contained in references (r) and (t) as well as this NAVADMIN.
1.E. Military Health Protection Guidance. The Secretary of
Defense (SECDEF) provided explicit FHPG in references (g) and (q)
which is more restrictive than CDC guidance. Commanders must read
both documents in their entirety and ensure they are following the
actions spelled out in this guidance. Local Commanders can be more
restrictive based on Command location, local community transmission,
risk to mission and risk to force. Each and every Sailor must
ensure they proactively manage and minimize their personal risk to
exposure, and that of their families. Commands are charged with
ensuring they track and monitor each Sailor and aggressively follow
SECDEF guidance in these references.
2. Mission. All commands will take specific actions to mitigate
the spread of COVID-19 worldwide and adhere to the policies and
reporting requirements contained in this NAVADMIN.
3. Policy. This NAVADMIN applies to all Navy Service
Members, Navy civilians, and their families assigned to DoD
installations world-wide. In order to maintain force health
protection, readiness of the force and mitigate the risk of
transmission among personnel, SECDEF directed an OCONUS
travel stop movement to affected countries and areas
effective 13 Mar 2020 in reference (s). This includes all
forms of travel (Permanent Change of Station (PCS),
Temporary Duty (TAD/TDY), and government-funded leave). For
Service Members this also includes personal leave and other
non-official travel. On 13 March 2020 Deputy SECDEF
directed a domestic travel stop movement in reference (u).
In line with references (t) and (u), which provides domestic
travel guidance, all Service Members will stop movement and
Navy civilian personnel and family members whose
transportation is government funded will also stop movement.
The domestic travel stop movement applies to PCS and
TAD/TDY, and Service Members are only authorized local
leave. Until the domestic travel restrictions prescribed
above are lifted, Navy commands may only gain/onboard
civilian employees within the local commuting area. The
following domestic travel is authorized: (1) Travel by
patients and medical providers for the purpose of medical
treatment for Navy personnel and their family members (2)
Individuals who have already initiated PCS or TDY travel
(including intermediate stops) are authorized to continue to
their final destination (see paragraphs 3.B. through 3.E.
for further amplification) (3) Individuals whose TDY and/or
leave ends while this NAVADMIN is in effect are authorized
to return to their home station at the end of their TDY
and/or leave (see paragraph 3.C. through 3.F. for further
amplification) (4)Individuals pending retirement or
separation during this period are exempt. This stop
movement (both overseas and domestic) will remain in effect
until 11 May 2020.
3.A. Permanent Change of Station (PCS) Overseas. Service
Members, Navy civilians and dependents under OCONUS PCS orders to
locations designated CDC COVID-19 Warning Level 3 or CDC COVID-19
Alert Level 2 will follow the guidance in section 3.A. of this
NAVADMIN. Note that CDC warning levels DO NOT apply to CONUS.
3.A.1. PCS orders to or from CDC COVID-19 Warning Level 3
locations for Service Members. Service Members and their dependents
under PCS orders to or from a CDC COVID-19 Warning Level 3 location
will stop movement. This policy applies to currently designated CDC
COVID-19 Warning Level 3 locations, or those designated Level 3 at a
later date.
3.A.1.a. Service Members who have detached from
their parent command prior to the date of this NAVADMIN and are in
transit are directed to contact Navy Personnel Command (NPC) for
follow-on guidance per paragraph 5.A. NPC is standing by to address
each specific case and will authorize entitlements based on current
location and situation.
3.A.1.b. Detaching and gaining commands shall
make every effort to contact affected Service Members enroute
to/from their command to advise them of the contents of this
message.
3.A.2. PCS orders to CDC COVID-19 Alert Level 2 locations
for Service Members. Service Members under PCS orders to a CDC
COVID-19 Alert Level 2 location will execute orders. Dependents of
Service Members executing accompanied PCS orders to a CDC COVID-19
Alert Level 2 location will delay travel to the CDC COVID-19 Alert
Level 2 location until 11 May 2020. This policy applies to
currently designated CDC Alert Level 2 locations and those
designated at a later date.
3.A.2.a. Service Members who have detached from
their parent command prior to the date of this NAVADMIN and are in
transit are directed to contact NPC for follow-on guidance per
paragraph 5.A. NPC is standing by to address each specific case and
will authorize entitlements based on current location and situation.
3.A.2.b. Detaching and gaining commands shall
make every effort to contact affected Service Members enroute
to/from their command to advise them of the contents of this
message.
3.A.3. PCS orders to or from CDC COVID-19 Warning Level 3
locations for Navy civilians. Navy civilians and their dependents
under PCS orders to or from a CDC COVID-19 Warning Level 3 location
will stop movement. This policy applies to currently designated CDC
COVID-19 Warning Level 3 locations, or those designated Level 3 at a
later date. Contact your supervisory chain of command for further
guidance.
3.A.4. PCS orders to CDC COVID-19 Alert Level 2 locations
for Navy civilians. Navy civilians under PCS orders to a CDC COVID-
19 Alert Level 2 location will execute orders. Dependents of Navy
civilians executing accompanied PCS orders to a CDC COVID-19 Alert
Level 2 location will delay travel to the CDC COVID-19 Alert Level 2
location until 11 May 2020. This policy applies to currently
designated CDC Alert Level 2 locations and those designated at a
later date. Additionally, until the travel restrictions are lifted
Navy civilian hiring actions for positions in Level 2 and Level 3
countries are postponed for non-essential civilian personnel who
have not yet begun travel. Contact your supervisory chain of
command for further guidance.
3.B. PCS in the United States and its territories. Service
Members, Navy civilians and dependents under domestic PCS orders
will follow the guidance in section 3.B. of this NAVADMIN.
3.B.1. Navy Civilians. All Department of the Navy
civilian employees whose transportation is government funded will
stop movement. Navy commands may continue civilian hiring actions,
but may only onboard civilian employees in the local commuting area.
Contact your supervisory chain of command for further guidance.
3.B.2. Service Members.
3.B.2.a. Service Members who have not yet
initiated PCS travel as of the effective date of this
NAVADMIN are directed to contact NPC for follow-on guidance
per paragraph 5.A. NPC is standing by to address each
specific case and will authorize entitlements based on
current location and situation.
3.B.2.b. For Service Members who have
already initiated PCS travel, detaching and gaining commands
shall make every effort to contact those Service Members to
advise them of the contents of this message.
3.B.2.c. A local PCS move may be executed without
an exception since it does not involve travel outside of the local
area. To be clear, same geographic location PCS moves will only be
executed with due regard to the operational readiness of the
commands involved. Losing and gaining commands are encouraged to
coordinate with placement coordinators and detailers in PERS-4 as
required. PERS-4 shall adjudicate same geographic location PCS move
decisions in situations where losing and gaining commands do not
agree on an execution timeline. This adjudication may be delegated,
but no lower than the O-6 Division Director level at PERS-4.
3.C. Other Official Overseas Travel (Meetings, Conferences,
Site Visits, etc). All other official travel by Service Members and
Navy civilians to or from a country designated as CDC COVID-19
Warning Level 3, is prohibited and will require an exception IAW
paragraph 3.G. Navy Reserve personnel will follow guidance
promulgated by the Chief of Navy Reserves.
3.D. Other Official Domestic Travel (Meetings,
Conferences, Site Visits, etc.). All other official travel
by Service Members and Navy civilians in the United States
is prohibited and will require an exception IAW paragraph
3.G. Navy Reserve personnel will follow guidance
promulgated by the Chief of Navy Reserves.
3.E. Travel for Official Training (Overseas and Domestic).
3.E.1. Service Member and Navy civilian travel to attend
formal training will require an exception IAW paragraph 3.G prior to
travel, will require advance coordination with the training command
and will comply with Navy Component Commander guidance concerning
pre- and post- travel medical screening and reception procedures to
include restriction of movement (ROM) if applicable.
3.E.2. Service Members and Navy civilians currently under
PCS or TAD/TDY orders and attending training and/or schools will
complete their current training and/or school. For those on TAD/TDY
orders, Service Members and Navy civilians are directed to contact
the command that issued the orders for returning
instructions/guidance. Navy civilians executing PCS orders are
directed to contact the command that issued the orders for further
guidance. Service Members executing PCS orders are directed to
contact Navy Personnel Command for guidance and potential orders
modification. Once the current school/training is complete, Service
Members should expect to take one of the following actions: (1)
Return to their previous Permanent Duty Station (PDS), (2) Remain at
the school/training site if prudent for health protection, (3) If
the next school/training is in the same location and the course is
still being offered, continue training. Reevaluate after
school/training completion, (4) Proceed to the ultimate PDS.
Decisions will be based on force health protection considerations.
Throughout the process, Service Members should consult with their
affected command (current, losing or future) as well as their
detailer where applicable.
3.F. Personal Leave and Liberty (overseas and domestic).
Commanding Officers (CO) and officers in charge may authorize local
leave IAW command policy for Service Members. Leave or personal
travel outside of the local area, as defined by Commanding Officers
and officers in charge, requires an exception as outlined in
paragraph 3.G. For those Service Members currently on leave, COs or
officers in charge are delegated authority to terminate leave early
or allow completion of leave as authorized based on location,
duration and risk to Service Member. For Navy civilians, approval
or denial of civilian annual leave requests will be based on mission
requirements. While intended travel outside the local commuting
area may be considered in determining impact to mission
requirements, leave requests for Navy civilians cannot be denied
solely because an employee is travelling outside of the local
commuting area. In line with reference (t) paragraph 3(b), Navy
civilian employees are strongly encouraged to avoid personal leave
outside of the local area.
3.G. Exceptions.
3.G.1. Individuals pending retirement or separation
within the next 60 days are exempt from this stop movement.
3.G.2. Commanding officers and officers in charge may
request an exception to paragraphs 3.A. through 3.F. in the
following cases: (1) determined to be mission essential, (2)
necessary for humanitarian reasons, or (3) warranted due to extreme
hardship. Mission-essential travel refers to work that must be
performed to ensure the continued operations of mission essential
functions, as determined by the local Commander.
3.G.2.a. Navy Personnel Command (PERS-4) is
authorized to approve or deny stop movement exceptions for Service
Member PCS travel in paragraphs 3.A., 3.B., and 3.E.2. Approvals of
exception requests shall be made via message traffic to all
concerned and will specify whether dependents are authorized to
accompany the Service Member. Detaching Commander endorsement is
required. Upon receipt of an approved exception, Transaction
Service Center or Personnel Support Detachment/personnel offices
will process the Service Member for transfer to the gaining command.
Send all exception requests to pers451@navy.mil with the subject
line PCS EXCEPTION REQUEST. Exception request formats will be
provided by PERS-4 and posted on MyNavy Portal. Service Members who
are granted an exception and are traveling from a CDC COVID-19
Warning Level 3 or Alert Level 2 location will receive guidance from
NPC concerning Navy Component Commander pre- and post- travel
medical screening and reception procedures to include ROM.
3.G.2.b. Authority to approve or deny stop
movement exceptions for Service Members in the case of: (1)
Official travel in paragraph 3.C. and 3.D., and (2) Official
training, not associated with a PCS, in paragraph 3.E., and (3)
Leave requests that include travel outside of the local area in
paragraph 3.F, is delegated to the echelon 2 commander. The echelon
2 commander may further delegate exception authority, but no lower
than the first flag officer or Senior Executive Service (SES) in the
chain of command of the Service Member. Those who are granted an
exception will comply with the echelon 2 guidance concerning pre-
and post- travel screening and reception procedures.
3.G.2.c. Exceptions for PCS of Navy civilians.
Authority to approve or deny exceptions of the PCS of Navy civilians
from outside the local commuting area in paragraphs 3.A. and 3.B is
delegated to the echelon 2 commander. The echelon 2 commander may
further delegate exception authority, but no lower than the first
flag officer or SES in the chain of command of the command or
activity performing the hiring action. Those who are granted an
exception will comply with the echelon 2 guidance concerning pre-
and post- travel screening and reception procedures.
3.G.2.d. Authority to approve or deny stop movement
exceptions for Navy civilians in the case of: (1) Official travel in
paragraph 3.C. and 3.D. and (2) Official training, not associated
with a PCS, in paragraph 3.E. is delegated to the echelon 2
commander. The echelon 2 commander may further delegate exception
authority, but no lower than the first flag officer or SES in the
Service Member or Navy civilian employee chain of command. Those
who are granted an exception will comply with the echelon 2 guidance
concerning pre- and post- travel screening and reception procedures.
3.H. Authorized Departure.
3.H.1. The Office of the Under Secretary of Defense
(Personnel and Readiness) has announced an Authorized Departure (AD)
as outlined in reference (d). In line with reference (v), Navy
Service Member eligible family members (EFMs) and Department of the
Navy civilian employees who have determined they are at higher risk
of a poor health outcome if exposed to COVID-19 or who have
requested departure based on a commensurate justification in foreign
areas as well as a civilian employee and/or other eligible family
members who may need to accompany them - are authorized to depart
their current duty station. DoN civilian employees who wish to
depart their duty station must consult with their chain of command.
3.H.2. The designated safe-haven for departing Service
Member eligible family members is the contiguous United States (US).
The designated safe-haven for departing DoN civilian employees is
Arlington, Virginia. Members should work with their commands and
local travel office to arrange for transportation to their safe-
haven. Authorized departures are only permitted when appropriate
transportation and reception procedures are in place consistent with
reference (s). Travelers should be aware that preventative health
measures to include restricted movement and business closures have
been implemented in the United States to various degrees by federal,
state and local governments. Travelers shall be advised to check
the restrictions applicable to their situation, based on their
departure location, any enroute locations (foreign and in the United
States) and their ultimate safe-haven, as well as availability of
lodging, prior to commencing travel. IAW the Joint Travel
Regulations (JTR), chapter 6, dependents must designate their
specific safe haven location in the United States upon, or prior to,
entry to the United States. Once designated, the specific safe-
haven cannot be changed. Dependents of uniformed personnel will be
processed for safe-haven allowances IAW with the JTR, Chapter 6,
paragraph 0602. DoN civilian employees and their eligible family
members will be processed for allowances IAW with the JTR, Chapter
6, paragraph 0604.
3.H.3. It is strongly recommended that eligible family
members and civilian employees after traveling to, through and from
a location with a Center for Disease Control Travel Health Notice
for COVID-19 take the following measure for the next 14 days: (a)
Implement self-observations for symptoms of fever, cough or
difficulty breathing (b) Implement social distancing, e.g., remain
out of congregate settings, avoid mass gatherings, and maintain 6
feet distance from others when possible (c) If individuals feel
feverish or develop measured fever, cough, or difficulty breathing,
immediately self-isolate, limit contact with others, and seek advice
by telephone from the appropriate healthcare provider to determine
whether medical evaluation is required,.
3.H.4. The following provides general information for
Service Member eligible family members regarding allowances. Members
are advised that the impact of this authorized departure on their
specific allowances is highly dependent on member individual
circumstances. For questions regarding specific allowances, members
should contact their nearest Personnel Support Detachment or My Navy
Career Center (MNCC) or consult the JTR, chapter 6.
3.H.4.a. Per diem: Transportation expenses and
travel per diem are authorized from the time the family departs the
evacuation site, through the time they reach their selected safe
haven location in the continental United States including processing
time at both the evacuation and receiving site. A non-command
sponsored dependent is only authorized transportation and per diem.
Other allowances will not be paid.
3.H.4.b. Escort allowances: Travel and
transportation allowances are also payable to a member, a U.S.
government civilian employee, or a person who travels under an
official travel authorization/order as an escort for an evacuated
dependent who is incapable of traveling alone to the safe haven due
to age, physical or mental incapacity, or other extraordinary
circumstances.
3.H.4.c. Household goods (HHG)/shipping
allowance: upon a dependent departing for a safe haven,
unaccompanied baggage (for the dependent), and HHG items as needed
for dependent comfort and well-being, may be transported at
government expense.
3.H.4.d. POV: Transportation of a POV at
government expense to a safe haven is not authorized.
3.H.4.e. Pets: A member is authorized
transportation to the safe haven location incident to an evacuation
from a foreign PDS for up to two household pets (defined by JTR
060204 as a cat or dog), which the member owned at the evacuated
foreign PDS (to include quarantine fees).
3.H.4.f. Housing allowance: A member, whose
command sponsored dependents are evacuated and who was authorized a
with dependent housing allowance on the evacuation date, continues
to be paid such allowance while the members PDS remains unchanged
and the member continues to maintain private sector housing, as long
as the command-sponsored dependents are receiving evacuation
allowances.
3.H.4.g. Family separation allowance (FSA): A
member is entitled to FSA if a member has a dependent depart an
overseas duty station at government expense because of an evacuation
and begins on the 31st day of dependent departure from the PDS.
3.H.5. The above listed allowances are not all inclusive
and may not be applicable in all cases. Members are encouraged to
contact the MNCC to obtain information specific to their
circumstances. Receipts/records pertaining to evacuation should be
retained.
3.I. Actions upon return from a CDC COVID-19 Alert Level 2 or
higher location or if in close contact with a confirmed COVID-19
infection.
3.I.1. Service Members who travel or have traveled in the
prior 14 days to or through a CDC COVID-19 Warning Level 3 or Alert
Level 2 location will immediately notify their chain of command and
be placed in a 14 day ROM status. Immediate supervisors will not
require Service Members to report to their duty location or
otherwise disregard the ROM. Service Members will comply with
reference (q) and Navy Component Commander guidance concerning pre-
and post- travel medical screening and reception procedures to
include ROM. Commanders may, pursuant to DoD and Navy regulations
and policies, authorize telework opportunities, permissive TAD/TDY
or work from home as necessary.
3.I.2. Service Members who have had close contact with
someone with a confirmed COVID-19 infection and feel sick with a
fever, cough or difficulty breathing shall:
3.I.2.a. Inform their Senior Medical Department
Representative immediately.
3.I.2.b. Seek medical care immediately. Before
going to the office of a doctor or emergency room, call ahead to
provide recent travel locations and symptoms.
3.I.2.c. Avoid contact with others.
3.I.2.d. Stay home except to get medical care.
3.I.2.e. Cover mouth and nose with tissue or
sleeve (not hands) when coughing or sneezing.
3.J. Holding Conferences. All Navy personnel shall maximize
the conduct of virtual conferences, meetings and classes to the
fullest extent. Holding conferences are strongly discouraged and
must be approved by a Navy Component Commander, Deputy Fleet
Commander, Task Force Commander or Navy Region Commander charged
with hosting the conference.
3.K. General Health Guidance. Compliance with CDC guidance is
critical to minimize the spread of COVID-19. All personnel shall:
3.K.1. Wash hands often with soap and water for at least
20 seconds, especially after going to the bathroom, before eating,
and after blowing your nose, coughing or sneezing. If soap and
water are not readily available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer
with at least 60 percent alcohol. Always wash hands with soap and
water if hands are visibly dirty.
3.K.2. Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
3.K.3. Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth.
3.K.4. Stay home when you are sick.
3.K.5. Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then
throw the tissue in the trash.
3.K.6. Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and
surfaces using a regular household cleaning spray or wipe.
3.K.7. Maximize open doors within area with equivalent
classification levels.
3.K.8. Minimize meetings of more than five persons.
3.K.9. Practice social distancing.
3.K.10. Minimize attendance at large group gatherings
outside of the workplace (for example shopping malls and restaurants
with large attendance).
3.L. Supplemental Guidance for Commanders.
3.L.1. IAW reference (q), Commanders should identify and
track all Service Members who travel or have a history of travel in
the prior 14 days. This includes travel by military or commercial
means as well as private conveyance and includes all forms of travel
to include PCS, temporary duty and leave. Commanders shall ensure
Service Members implement the following actions for the next 14
days:
3.L.1.a. Implement self-observation, i.e., take
temperature twice a day and remain alert for fever (>100.4 degrees F
or 38 degrees C) and remain alert for fever, cough or difficulty
breathing.
3.L.1.b. To the extent possible implement social
distancing, i.e., remain out of congregate settings, avoid mass
gatherings and maintain 6 feet or 2 meter distance from others when
possible.
3.L.1.c. If individuals feel feverish or develop
measured fever, cough or difficulty breathing, immediately self-
isolate, limit contact with others and seek advice by telephone from
the appropriate healthcare provider to determine whether medical
evaluation is required.
3.L.2. Commanders will adhere to DoD guidance for
personnel traveling during the novel coronavirus outbreak per
reference (q) to include COVID-19 screening at overseas military
transportation terminals per reference (n). Commanders will review
the supplemental risk-based measures and observe the operational
risk level mitigation actions for COVID-19 outlined in reference
(f).
3.L.3. For individuals traveling OCONUS to OCONUS,
Commanders will ensure travel is mission essential and follow the
guidance listing in reference (s) if compelling exceptions are
necessary. Military air crew are exempt from the requirements in
this NAVADMIN, but will ensure they actively practice social
distancing and prudent measures to mitigate potential contact and
COVID-19 transmission.
3.L.4. Commanders will comply with status of forces
agreements when applicable.
3.L.5. Consider measures to place mission essential shore
staffs on alternating day or split shift rotations.
3.L.6. Use maximum latitude to authorize telework,
liberal leave, permissive TDY as necessary to minimize spread within
your teams.
3.L.7. Implement social distancing techniques for any
meetings you conduct.
3.L.8. Ensure the health of your force by conducting
regular screenings and restrict movement of those potentially
infected with COVID-19.
3.M. Entitlements. Changes to entitlements associated with a
ROM have been approved and put in place by DoD. The entitlements
include, but are not limited to per diem for Service Members and
dependents directed to ROM after arrival at a duty station after a
PCS move and the implementation of Hardship Duty Pay (HDP) ROM for
members who incur unreimbursed lodging expenses when directed to ROM
at their PDS. Additionally, the Pay and Personnel Management Branch
(PERS-2) has released Pay and Personnel Information Bulletin (PPIB)
20-5 and 20-6 which provided Navy Pay Offices with information
regarding recent JTR changes regarding self-isolation and
establishment of HDP-ROM. Eligibility for entitlements varies based
on individual circumstances. If you have questions about
entitlements, please contact the MyNavy career center (1-833-330-
6622) or via e-mail at askmncc@navy.mil.
4. Regular Reporting. For CONUS commands, ensure your points of
contact (POC) submit accurate and timely COVID-19 daily reports and
CCIRs to USFFC, with an information copy to the local installation
commander, for consolidation and subsequent reporting to OPNAV. For
OCONUS commands, ensure your POCs submit accurate and timely COVID-
19 daily reports and CCIRs to the Navy Component Command/echelon 2
command, with an information copy to the local installation
commander, for consolidation and subsequent reporting to OPNAV.
Given potential rapid escalation of case numbers and impact on
readiness, additional reporting is required. Navy commands will
report the following through their chain of command and via OPREP
where appropriate:
4.A. COVID-19 daily reports. COVID-19 Case Information broken
out by Active-Duty, DON Civilian, Military Family Members and Navy
Contractors as follows:
4.A.1. Active-Duty: Total Persons Under Investigation
(PUI)/Positive Cases/Positive Cases in Home Isolation/Positive Cases
in Hospital/Positive Cases Recovering Post-Hospitalization/Positive
Cases Returned to Work/Deaths,
4.A.2. DoN Civilian: Total PUI/Total Positive
Cases/Positive Cases in Home Isolation/Positive Cases in
Hospital/Positive Cases Recovering Post-Hospitalization/Positive
Cases Returned to Work/Deaths,
4.A.3. Family Members: Total PUI/Total Positive
Cases/Positive Cases in Home Isolation/Positive Cases in
Hospital/Positive Cases Recovering Post-Hospitalization/Deaths,
4.A.4. DoN Contractors: Total PUI/Total Positive
Cases/Positive Cases in Home Isolation/Positive Cases in
Hospital/Positive Cases Recovering Post-Hospitalization/Deaths.
4.B. CCIRs. For COVID-19 Active-Duty Service Members and Navy
civilians only (in accordance with HIPAA and the Privacy Act):
4.B.1. Date individual identified as infected
4.B.2. Date individual admitted to hospital (if applicable)
4.B.3. Is individual in ICU?
4.B.4. Is individual on a ventilator?
4.B.5. Date individual is discharged
4.B.6. Date individual recovers
4.C. The death of a Navy Service Member, Navy civilian, Navy
contractor, or family member due to COVID-19.
4.D. Any shortage of medical personal protective equipment
(PPE) or test kits.
4.E. Significant or newsworthy installation or facility
closures.
4.F. Unit or installation is unable to meet isolation
requirements.
4.G. Unit or installation is unable to meet operational
requirements.
4.H. Any local or regional change in health protection
condition (HPCON).
5. Points of Contact.
5.A. Sailor Support. Service Members with questions regarding
this stop movement or entitlements for PCS travel should contact the
MyNavy Career Center (1-833-330-6622) or email askmncc@navy.mil.
Detailers are ready to support all order modifications and commands
should work with their placement officers.
5.B. Medical Questions. BUMED Watch: 703-681-1087/1125 or
NIPR EMAIL: usn.ncr.bumedfchva.list.bumed---2019-ncov-response-
cell@mail.mil.
5.C. Reporting Requirements. OPNAV Battle Watch Captain at
703-692-9284 or bwc.ptgn@navy.mil.
5.D. Navy civilians. Navy civilians with questions regarding
this guidance should contact their supervisory chain of command.
6. The Navy will ensure the best possible Navy-wide Force Health
Protection for its Sailors, civilian employees and family members.
However, all members of the Navy family must do their part by
adhering to CDC guidelines as they relate to basic hygiene and human
interaction. The Navy will remain focused on meeting our global
commitments while also ensuring the health and well-being of our
Service Members, Navy civilians and our families.
7. Our understanding of COVID-19 is rapidly evolving and
this guidance will continue to be evaluated as conditions
change. We recognize many of the policies in this NAVADMIN
will place a strain on our force, but they are absolutely
necessary to preserve our ability to conduct the mission.
Local Commanders will exercise prudent judgement when
determining mission essential travel and granting waivers
and err on the side of conservatism. This is not business
as usual. The expectation is that these exceptions are
done on a case by case basis and that they are very limited
in number. The entire team must understand their role in
minimizing the spread of COVID-19 among our ranks. All
efforts should be taken to combat the spread of COVID-19
and to minimize impact on our force. The Navy will remain
focused on meeting our global commitments while also
ensuring the health and well-being of our Service Members,
Navy civilians and our families.
8. As the COVID-19 situation continues to evolve, Commander
feedback is an important part of issuing revised or additional
guidance. It is virtually impossible to address all specific cases
or situations. However, Commanders have the latitude to adjust
direction based upon their unique situation. For example, a unit
that has been at sea for 14 days with no COVID-19 cases may make the
decision to relax social distancing requirements until they pull
into port. Thank you for your leadership at the tip of the spear,
wherever that may be. We know that it is not easy and simply ask
that you make the best call possible we will back you up.
9. Released by Vice Admiral John B. Nowell, Jr, N1.//
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