(RECREATION/FITNESS PROGRAM SUPPORT FOR SAILORS ON SHIPS) Ref: (a) OPNAVINST 1710.9
901. Policy
a. This Chapter provides guidance on the interface between shipboard programs and the MWR program offered at shore
installations. Reference (a) pertains to the actual afloat programs.
b. Every effort should be made to ensure that shipboard personnel have the opportunity to participate in MWR programs when in port. The installation MWR staff should liaison
frequently with ship recreation personnel to ensure that every effort is made to make fleet Sailors aware of MWR opportunities, both on and off base. On-base activities such as sports,
parties, contests, intra-ship competitions, and other activities structured to meet the special needs of Fleet Sailors should be emphasized. Off-base activities include local tours,
entertainment, sports, concert events, etc.
c. MWR facilities are often located away from the
waterfront. Irregular work shifts, lack of transportation, and other factors often prevent fleet Sailors from participating in base MWR Programs on a regular basis. Therefore, when possible, it is important to provide convenient MWR facilities,
activities, programs, and services at fleet concentration centers near the waterfront for fleet Sailors.
902. Deployed Forces Support Coordinators (DFSC). DFSCs are located at major fleet concentration ports worldwide. They provide direct support to fleet units in all aspects of
shipboard recreation programs and administration as follows: a. Provide on-site training and assistance in the areas of recreation program accounting, auditing, procurement, general program administration, and fund management. DFSCs will teach the Fleet Recreation Management Course on a regular basis. Frequency will depend on local needs.
b. Provide guidance and assistance in providing recreation activities and programs.
c. Assist afloat commands in efficiently using limited resources to meet recreation wants and needs.
d. Identify realistic alternatives to program constraints and limitations.
e. Act as a liaison between the shipboard recreation organization and shore-based MWR activities.
f. Facilitate ship participation in the shore MWR intramural sports program.
g. Provide assistance in identifying reliable local
community services and vendors in procuring necessary recreation equipment and supplies (i.e., sports equipment vendors).
h. Serve as the recreation liaison between REGCOMs and Installation COs ashore and ship’s COs.
i. Provide information about recreation opportunities both on-base and off-base.
j. Assist afloat units with designing fitness equipment spaces and identifying sources to obtain equipment.
k. Work with local MWR department to identify appropriate warehouse space to support fleet fitness equipment storage. l. Provide fitness equipment repair workshops scheduled during times when the largest concentration of ships is in port or prior to a deployment.
m. Schedule and conduct assist visit prior to CNIC
Recreation Fund Inspections conducted by the Deployed Forces Support Program Managers CNIC HQ (N921A).
n. Distribute recreation and fitness equipment procured by CNIC.
o. Provide recommendations and technical assistance for shipboard exercise equipment and exercise spaces.
p. Maintain library of fleet recreation references. q. Attend meetings of the recreation board.
r. Provide orientation briefs for crews relocating to a new homeport as well as to ships returning from deployment.
903. Programs/Facilities. A Fleet Recreation Center should be readily available to shipboard Sailors. The following amenities should be within walking distance of the ships/piers or
transportation should be provided: a. Computer area
b. Video game stations
c. Table gaming (pool tables, foosball, air-hockey, etc.) d. TV Lounge
e. Exterior, highly visible sign with the standard Liberty logo
f. Movie viewing area
g. Data ports (for use with personal laptop)
h. Mini-Theater (not considered a core requirement if
theater is accessible within a 10 minute walk of Liberty Center) i. Fitness and exercise facilities
j. Laundry facilities
k. Food concessions – Can include alcoholic beverage service that is regulated by pertinent Navy policy
Chapter 10
LIBERTY AND CATEGORY A AND B RECREATION CENTERS
Ref: (a) DoD Instruction 1015.10 of 6 July 2009 (b) CNICINST 5890.1
(c) Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC) 4-740-16, Design: Military Recreation Centers of 25 May 2005
1001. General. Liberty is a MWR-managed recreation program which provides positive recreation and leisure options targeted at 18-25 year old single and unaccompanied service members. The program includes events, services, activities, and facilities designed to enhance quality of life and promote positive use of leisure time.
1002. Mission. Liberty connects single and unaccompanied
service members with opportunities for off-duty programs, social activities, and services that promote healthy lifestyle choices and behavior that contributes to resiliency, retention,
readiness, and quality of life.
1003. Eligibility. Liberty is open to single or unaccompanied military personnel on active duty. Eligible service members may sponsor up to one adult guest, age 18 or older, for designated activities. Participation priority should be given to E1-E6 personnel; however, other single or geographic bachelor active duty personnel may participate. While Liberty-exclusive
programs and services are not open to military family members, including spouses and children, military retirees, DoD
civilians, contractors and/or other MWR eligible patrons, these adult (ages 18 and older) MWR patron groups may participate in programs that are offered as partnerships between Liberty and other MWR programs.
1004. Funding. Funding sources for Liberty programs include: a. Appropriated Funds (APF). Per reference (a), Liberty is designated as a Category A MWR activity, authorized up to 100 percent APF support for authorized APF expenditures. Minimum support should not fall below 85 percent of total operating expenditures.
b. Nonappropriated Funds (NAF). NAF should be used only as a supplement to maintain operations when APF is not available or when a program expense is not an authorized APF expenditure. NAF should be made available from the local MWR NAF operating