Who issues policy guidance for the Navy's ORM program?

The Navy's ORM policy guidance is issued by OPNAV (N09F), which is the Office of the Chief of Naval Operations. This office is responsible for formulating, implementing, and managing policies that pertain to operational risk management within the Navy. The guidance provided by OPNAV (N09F) encompasses various elements, including risk assessment frameworks, training, and procedures to ensure that operational risks are effectively identified and managed.

In contrast, while NAVSAFECEN plays a critical role in safety and risk management practices, its focus is more on safety recommendations and initiatives rather than overarching policy guidance for ORM. NETC is primarily focused on training and education within the Navy, which, though important, does not encompass the policy-making aspect of ORM. Naval Manpower Analysis Center is involved in human resource analysis and personnel management, not in issuing ORM policy guidance. Therefore, OPNAV (N09F) is rightly identified as the correct choice for issuing the policy guidance related to the Navy's ORM program.