DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY
OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY
1000 NAVY PENTAGON
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20350-1000
SECNAVINST 5520.6
ASN (M&RA)
13 Dec 2018
SECNAV INSTRUCTION 5520.6
From: Secretary of the Navy
Subj: DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY COMBATING TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS
POLICY
Ref: See enclosure (1)
Encl: (1) References
(2) Definitions
(3) Responsibilities
(4) Reporting Requirements
1. Purpose. Establish policy, procedures, and responsibilities
for the Department of the Navy (DON) Combating Trafficking in
Persons (CTIP) program per references (a) through (t) in
enclosure (1). This is the initial issuance of this instruction
and should be read in its entirety.
2. Definitions. See enclosure (2).
3. Applicability. This instruction applies to the Office of
the Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV), the Chief of Naval
Operations (CNO), the Commandant of the Marine Corps (CMC), and
all DON activities, components, and personnel. This instruction
also applies to supporting contractors, subcontractors, and
consultants who are engaged in the management, oversight, or
execution of activities for or on behalf of the DON.
4. Policy. It is DON policy to oppose any activity that
contributes to Trafficking In Persons (TIP), to include
prostitution, involuntary servitude, debt bondage, forced labor,
and other harmful and dehumanizing actions. TIP is a violation
of U.S. law and internationally recognized human rights, and is
incompatible with DON Core Values. DON policy is aimed at
deterring activities of Service members, civilian employees,
indirect hires, DON contractors, foreign national employees of
the DON, and all dependents that could facilitate or support
TIP, domestically and overseas. Even if prostitution, pimping,
