Updated DON Records Manual Available

Published, July 23, 2012

The recently signed SECNAV Manual M-5210.1, "Department of the Navy Records Management Manual (Revision 1 Incorporated May 2012)" provides guidelines and procedures for the proper administration of a records management program. It also contains all DON records disposition schedules approved by the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA).

The records management manual implements the policy set forth in Secretary of the Navy Instruction (SECNAVINST) 5210.8D, "Department of the Navy Records Management Program," dated Dec. 31, and is issued under the authority of SECNAVINST 5430.7Q, "Assignment of Responsibilities and Authorities in the Office of the Secretary of the Navy," dated Aug. 17, 2009.

This version of the manual contains new disposition schedules approved by NARA as well as minor changes to record descriptions, corrections to names of activities, and updates to NARA guidance. Areas of major changes are underlined and in bold and are delineated in the "List of Revisions/Changes" pages in the front of the manual.

The disposition schedules are listed by Standard Subject Identification Code (SSIC). The schedules incorporate NARA records disposition policies and guidelines and have been approved by the archivist of the United States, as required by Title 36 Code of Federal Regulations Chapter XII. This manual is the single records disposition authority for all DON records.

Comments and recommendations regarding this manual are welcome. For further assistance or to offer comments and recommendations, contact the appropriate office below:

Office of the Secretary of the Navy
USN
Navy Records Manager
DON/AA
Directives and Records Management Division
1000 Navy Pentagon, Room 4A514A
Washington, DC 20350-1000
Commercial (703) 695-9996
DSN 224-9996

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