The document outlines the goals and requirements of a command's sponsor and indoctrination program according to Navy regulations. The program aims to facilitate sailors' adaptation to new environments and minimize PCS move stress. Commanding officers must appoint coordinators, and sponsors must complete training. New sailors must receive mandatory training on topics like Navy pride and financial management within 30 days.

1. Career Development Training Course
Command Sponsor and
Indoctrination Program
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2. Command Sponsor and Indoctrination Program
Enabling Objectives
Upon successful completion of this topic,
the trainee will be able to:
 IDENTIFY the reference that establishes
the Command Sponsor and
Indoctrination Program.
 LIST the goals of the Command Sponsor
and Indoctrination Program.
 IDENTIFY the person responsible for
appointing sponsor and indoctrination
coordinators.
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3. Command Sponsor and Indoctrination Program
Enabling Objectives (cont.)
 IDENTIFY the resources that lists all
actions required by personnel involved
with the command sponsor and
indoctrination programs.
 LIST the goals of the command sponsor
program.
 IDENTIFY the requirements to assign
command sponsors.
 IDENTIFY the key elements in the
command check-in process.
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4. Command Sponsor and Indoctrination Program
Enabling Objectives (cont.)
 LIST the mandatory training required for
Sailors within the first 30 days of
reporting at a new command.
 LIST the required Navy Pride and
Professionalism training topics for
command indoctrination.
 IDENTIFY the resource that lists areas
and activities for indoctrination topics.
 IDENTIFY the services provided to the
Sailor by the Navy Fleet and Family
Support Center.
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5. Command Sponsor and Indoctrination Program
Reference Publications
 OPNAVINST 1040.11(series), Navy
Retention and Career Development
Program
 NAVPERS 15878(series), Career
Counselor Handbook (CCH)
 OPNAVINST 1740.3(series), Navy
Sponsor and Indoctrination Program
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6. Command Sponsor and Indoctrination Program
Reference Publications
 Websites:
 Navy Personnel Command: http://
www.npc.navy.mil
 Military One Source:
https://www.militaryonesource.com
 Military Home Front:
http://www.militaryhomefront.dod.mil
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7. Command Sponsor and Indoctrination Program
Program Goals
 OPNAVINST 1740.3(series) provides
requirements to establish the Command
Sponsor and Indoctrination Program. The
goals of the program are:
 To facilitate the adaptation of a Sailor and
their family into a new working and living
environment.
 To minimize the anxiety associated with a
Permanent Change of Station (PCS) move.
 To afford Sailors and their families their
greatest opportunity for a successful and
productive tour of duty.
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8. Command Sponsor and Indoctrination Program
Program Policy
 Command sponsor and indoctrination
responsibilities begin upon receipt of
PCS orders and continue until the Sailor
has become part of the new command.
 COs shall appoint command sponsor
and indoctrination coordinators per
OPNAVINST 1740.3(series).
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9. Command Sponsor and Indoctrination Program
Program Policy (cont.)
 CMC/COB/SEL shall oversee the
command sponsor and indoctrination
program and ensure that the Command
Sponsor Coordinator and the
Indoctrination Program Coordinator have
access to the proper tools/materials.
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10. Command Sponsor and Indoctrination Program
Instruction
 OPNAVINST 1740.3(series), Command
Sponsor and Indoctrination Programs,
lists all actions required by personnel
involved with the Sponsor and
Indoctrination Programs.
 The CCC should be familiar with all
actions and responsibilities in this
instruction.
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11. Command Sponsor and Indoctrination Program
Command Sponsor Program
 Goals:
 To facilitate a smooth transition and
assimilation into the new command.
 To set the stage for a positive
experience at the beginning of a tour.
 To maintain an atmosphere for
continued success.
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12. Command Sponsor and Indoctrination Program
Sponsor Assignments
 Command Sponsors shall:
 Be enthusiastic, willing to help people,
and have a positive attitude toward
the Navy, command, and local
community.
 Be familiar with the command and its
location or homeport, knowledgeable
about available resources, and
familiar with applicable command
procedures and instructions.
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13. Command Sponsor and Indoctrination Program
Sponsor Assignments (cont.)
 Commands shall:
 Ensure all sponsors complete
sponsor training provided by local
Fleet Family Support Centers (FFSCs).
 Ensure assigned sponsors are equal
to or of a higher pay grade (at least
E-5) to arriving Sailors.
 Request a sponsor for all transferring
Sailors and counsel these Sailors on
the benefits of using a Sponsor.
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14. Command Sponsor and Indoctrination Program
Sponsor Assignment Procedures
 Procedures for assigning a
sponsor are located on the NPC
website under CIMS:
http://www.npc.navy.mil/CareerInfo/CMC_CCC
 Download the procedures for
“assigning sponsors”.
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15. Command Sponsor and Indoctrination Program
Check-In Process
 Key Elements:
 Keep it simple.
 Train check-in personnel.
 Maintain a positive attitude.
 Video – “The First 72 Hours” provides
insight into the importance of the check-
in process.
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16. Command Sponsor and Indoctrination Program
Check-In Process (cont.)
 Essentials:
 Provide command name tag, ball cap,
organizational clothing, etc.
 Pre-assign rack, bedding, rack curtains
and locker.
 Provide a hot meal upon arrival,
regardless of time.
 Provide informal egress training, as
required.
 Ensure a duty sponsor is assigned to
help Sailors who report after normal
working hours.
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17. Command Sponsor and Indoctrination Program
Indoctrination Program Requirements
 Within the first 30 days of reporting, or
within 3 drill weekends for reservists,
mandatory training is required for the
following topics:
 Navy Pride and Professionalism
(formerly Navy Rights and
Responsibilities)
 Navy Right Spirit Campaign/Alcohol
Awareness
 Suicide Awareness
 Personal Financial Management
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18. Command Sponsor and Indoctrination Program
Indoctrination Program Requirements
(cont.)
 Mandatory training (cont.):
 Operational Risk Management
 Prevention of Sexual Harassment/Sexual
Assault
 Anti-terrorism/Force Protection (AT/FP)
 See OPNAVINST 1740.3(series) for more
topics
 Appropriately qualified personnel may
address command specific policies,
procedures, and base services.
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19. Command Sponsor and Indoctrination Program
Indoctrination Program Requirements
(cont.)
 Navy Pride and Professionalism training
will include the following topics:
 Decision-making
 Interpersonal communications
 Command managed equal opportunity,
including Navy policy on sexual
harassment, religious accommodation,
hazing, and fraternization
 Diversity
 Conflict Management
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20. Command Sponsor and Indoctrination Program
Indoctrination Program Requirements
(cont.)
 Navy Pride and Professionalism training
topics (cont.):
 Pride in self and core values
 Wearing the uniform
 Military etiquette including courtesies
and military bearing
 Violent behavior awareness
 Family readiness
 Mentorship and positive role models
 Pride in service
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21. Command Sponsor and Indoctrination Program
Command Indoctrination Topics
 Ensure appropriate qualified
personnel are assigned to address
command topics.
 A list of areas and activities for
good indoctrination topics are
listed in the CCH.
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22. Command Sponsor and Indoctrination Program
Summary and Review
 What instruction contains specific
command sponsor and indoctrination
responsibilities and actions?
 List the goals of the Command
Sponsor and Indoctrination Program.
 What are some essentials when
checking in a new Sailor?
 What topics are required to be trained
on within 30 days of reporting to a
new command?
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