DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY
OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY
1000 NAVY PENTAGON
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20350-1000
SECNAVINST 5450.4G
DON/AA
09 OCT 2018
SECNAV INSTRUCTION 5450.4G
From: Secretary of the Navy
Subj: ESTABLISHMENT AND DISESTABLISHMENT OF SHORE (FIELD)
ACTIVITIES, CHANGE TO HOMEPORT ASSIGNMENT, AND ASSIGNMENT
AND DISTRIBUTION OF AUTHORITY AND RESPONSIBILITY IN THE
DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY
Ref: (a) 10 U.S.C. §5013
(b) U.S. Navy Regulations
(c) CJCSI 2300.02 (Series)
Encl: (1) Responsibilities
1. Purpose.
To prescribe the policy, authority, and
responsibility for the establishment and disestablishment of
shore (field) activities of the Department of the Navy (DON) as
authorized by reference (a), to define policy regarding approval
of change of homeport assignment, and to provide for assignment
and distribution of authority and responsibility for the
administration of shore (field) activities of the DON and the
coordination of all naval personnel located ashore in accordance
with chapter 3, section 2, article 0312 of reference (b). This
instruction has been administratively revised and should be
reviewed in its entirety.
2. Cancellation. SECNAVINST 5450.4F.
3. Definitions
a. Shore (Field) Activity. For the purposes of this
instruction, the term “shore (field) activity” means an
activity of the “Shore (Field) Establishment,” distinguished from
activities of the “Operating Forces of the Navy” and the “Navy
Department,” as these terms are defined in chapter 2, article
0204 of reference (b).
b. Material and Technical Support. The specialized
services, guidance, and assistance provided by commands, bureaus,
