UNCLASSIFIED// ROUTINE R 261200Z NOV 19 MID510000742628U FM CNO WASHINGTON DC TO NAVADMIN INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC BT UNCLAS PASS TO OFFICE CODES: FM CNO WASHINGTON DC//N9// NAVADMIN 267/19 SUBJ/NAVY ATTENDANCE AT THE 32nd ANNUAL SURFACE NAVY ASSOCIATION (SNA) NATIONAL SYMPOSIUM, 14-16 JANUARY 2020// REF/A/SECNAVNOTICE/20180516 REF/B/DNS MEMO/20190314 REF/C/OPNAV 5050/20191023 REF/D/DSOD MEMO/20180131 REF/E/OSDDCMO/YMD: 20160626 REF/F/DOD 5500.07-R/17NOV2011 NARR/ REF A IS SECNAV NOTICE UPDATING GUIDANCE ON TIER 1 AND 2 APPROVAL. REF B IS DNS MEMO UPDATING TIER 2 APPROVAL AUTHORITIES. REF C IS OPNAV 5050 APPROVING ATTENDANCE AT 32ND ANNUAL SNA. REF D IS DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE SENIOR LEADER ATTENDANCE AT OUTSIDE EVENTS. REF E IS DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE CONFERENCE GUIDANCE VERSION 4.0. REF F IS JOINT ETHICS REGULATION REGARDING OFFICIAL PARTICIPATION IN NON- FEDERAL ENTITIES.// RMKS/1. The Surface Navy Association (SNA) will hold its 32nd Annual National Symposium in Arlington, VA, at the Hyatt Regency, Crystal City from 14-16 January 2020. This year’s theme is Owning Tomorrow’s Fight, Today. 2. The SNA Annual National Symposium provides an opportunity for discussions on a broad range of professional and career issues. This is a forum where personnel can discuss innovative solutions to current and future Surface Warfare challenges. 3. Reference (a), designates SNA as a Tier 1 level NON-DOD hosted conference- requiring SECNAV, or his designated agent, approval authority if the conference cost does not exceed $250,000, ref (b) refers. SNA 2020 meets this threshold. Reference (c) approves Department of the Navy attendance at this conference. a. SNA has five meal events as part of the symposium. (1) Program Manager/Corp VP Breakfast (Invitation only) (2) Flag Officer/CEO Luncheon (Invitation only) * If invited, attendees should consult with their ethics counselor for assistance in determining whether attendance is permissible. (3) Annual Banquet-Free to all Active Duty Service personnel and Dept of Navy Government Civilians-Legal Counsel, OPNAV N9 determined that free attendance and acceptance of meals offered to all military personnel and Navy Government civilians may be accepted. -Attendees are required to pre-register as limited seats are available. (4) Awards Luncheon (Invitation only) is a pay event, pricing is per the SNA website at www.navysna.org or consult via email at communications(at)navysna.org. (5) International Luncheon is a pay event, pricing is per the SNA website at www.navysna.org or consult via email at communications(at)navysna.org. b. All Navy participation in SNA 2020 shall be consistent with the Joint Ethics regulations found at reference (f). 4. Registration information is available on the SNA website at www.navysna.org. There is no charge to attend the SNA Seminar Sessions for Active Duty in Uniform and Government Civilians. All others will be charged in accordance with their status as determined when registering. 5. TAD Travel. The estimated cost allocations for Temporary Additional Duty (TAD) travel are provided below. Reference (c) limits TAD attendance to 175 individuals and attendance is controlled by OPNAV N96. Commands below are provided designated TAD quotas and must ensure both attendee and cost thresholds are not exceeded without prior approval from OPNAV N96. Additional TAD funds will not be provided. COMMAND ESTIMATED TAD ATTENDEES COST CEILING COMNAVSURFOR 100 $127K NETC 28 $45K NAVSEA 20 $30K NRL 5 $5K SPAWAR 5 $5K OPNAV N96 17 $38K Totals 175 $250K Note: OPNAV N96 will assign the remaining 17 attendee allocations on a case- by-case basis. Naval Surface Forces (SURFOR) commands should provide attendee information directly to SURFOR POC LCDR Christopher Ivey, (DEA SURFOR) at christoper.d.ivey@navy.mil or (619) 437-2942) for consolidation. OPNAV N96, CAPT Bob Heely at robert.a.heely1(at)navy.mil, (703)614-1957, or Mr. Bernie Carter at evon.carter.ctr(at)navy.mil, (571)256-7911, will manage overall participation to ensure attendee and cost thresholds are not exceeded without prior approval. 6. Attendees and travel authorizing officials and certifying officers are directed to follow the guidance in references (a through f) when authorizing travel and are responsible for protecting taxpayer funds from fraud, waste, abuse, and mismanagement. Attendees must be good stewards of taxpayer dollars in attending this event and, if applicable, are required to file tax extension forms to reduce lodging costs. Meals and lodging are reimbursed to attendees in a TAD status only at the authorized per diem rate. If the conference host provides meals, attendees must annotate on their travel voucher. Local attendees who are able to attend at no cost to the government are authorized to file Local Defense Travel System claims. High quality government/military lodging options such as Bachelor Officer Quarters, Navy Lodges, and Transient Lodging Facilities are available at www.dodlodging.net. 7. SNA will provide round trip bus transportation from Naval Station Norfolk. Bus will depart Naval Station Norfolk Navy Exchange Movie Theater at 0600 on 14 January 2020 and return from the Hyatt Regency Crystal City at 1830. Transportation cost is $10 per person and you must preregister via the SNA website. 8. Rental cars are not authorized unless they are mission required or considered the most cost efficient means of transportation, and specifically approved and documented by the TAD authorizing official. 9. Questions regarding the symposium should be directed to the SNA administrative office at www.navysna.org, (703) 960-6800 or email at communications(at)navysna.org. 10. Released by VADM J.W. Kilby, Deputy Chief of Naval Operations, Warfighting Requirements and Capabilities (N9)// BT #0001 NNNN UNCLASSIFIED//