ANNOUNCEMENT OF OPNAV 1650/3 (Rev. AUG 24)

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SUBJ/ANNOUNCEMENT OF OPNAV 1650/3 (Rev. AUG 24)// 
 
REF/A/DOC/SECNAVINST 1650.1J/29MAY2019// 
REF/B/DOC/SECNAV M-1650.1//16AUG2019// 
 
NARR/REFERENCE A IS THE SECRETARY OF THE NAVY MILITARY AWARDS INSTRUCTION. 
REFERENCE B IS THE NAVY AND MARINE CORPS AWARDS MANUAL.// 
 
RMKS/1.  As of August 2024, OPNAV 1650/3 (Rev.SEP-2023) has been superseded 
by OPNAV 1650/3 (Rev. AUG-2024). 
All personal awards being originated after 30 September 2024 and being 
submitted to the CNO Awards board must be submitted utilizing OPNAV 1650/3 
(Rev. AUG-2024). 
 
2.  This mandate does not apply to those personal awards originated in The 
Navy Department Awards Web Service (NDAWS). 
 
3.  The updated form can be accessed at:  
https://www.forms.documentservices.dla.mil/order/. The site can be searched 
by form number or title, using the drop down at the top. Once form has been 
located, click the silver disc icon to download the form. 
 
4.  Utilize the amplifying guidance in the instruction section on the form to 
verify form is filled out correctly. Discrepancies in the form will result in 
delays in processing the award nomination and potential return to the 
submitting command for rework. 
 
5.  Point of contact is the CNO Awards Branch (DNS-13), 
cnoawards(AT)us.navy.mil, 703-695-0053. 
 
6.  Released by Vice Admiral M. E. Boyle, Director, Navy Staff.// 
 
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