Local commands may subdivide SSICs by
adding arbitrary numbers or words after the SSIC.
For example:
Primary Numerical Subject Group
Arbitrary Numbers
5600 Micrographics Publications, Print-
ing, Duplicating, and Reproduction
5600/1 Protestant
Worship
Bulletins
5600/2 Roman Catholic Worship
Bulletins
5600/3 Bulletins for Special
Occasions
Arbitrary Words
5600/Bulletins for Special Occa-
sions
5600/Protestant Worship Bulletins
5600/Roman Catholic Worship
Bulletins
Secondary Numerical Subject Group
Arbitrary Numbers
5760 Organizations, Associations,
Societies, Individuals, and Com-
mercial Enterprises
5760/1
5760/2
5760/3
5760/4
Military Chaplains Asso-
ciation
American Bible Society
American Red Cross
Navy Relief
Arbitrary Words
5760/American Bible Society
5760/American Red Cross
5760/Military Chaplains Associa-
tion
5760/Navy Relief
Tertiary Numerical Subject Group
Arbitrary Numbers
1601 Duties and Watches
1601/1
1601/2
1601/3
Duty Chaplain Watch
List
Liturgist Schedules
Duty RP Watch List
Arbitrary Words
1601/Duty Chaplain Watch List
1601/Duty RP Watch List
1601/Liturgist Schedules
NOTE: When arbitrary words are used to sub-
divide SSICs, files are normally arranged in
alphabetical sequence within each numerical
group.
The Chaplains Manual (OPNAVINST 1730.1)
lists examples of arbitrary subject breakdowns
which are unique for subjects relating to the
Chaplain Corps and the Command Religious Pro-
gram. Command chaplains and RPs should con-
sult this instruction, in addition to SECNAVINST
5210.11 and SECNAVINST 5211.3, for guidance
whenever an arbitrary subject is used.
CRP FILING SYSTEM
BY SSIC
Specific guidance is provided in OPNAVINST
1730.1 concerning a standardized SSIC filing
system for subjects pertaining to the Chaplain
Corps and the CRP. The RP should consult this
instruction whenever questions arise concerning
these subjects. It should be noted that the
modified filing system outlined in OPNAVINST
1730.1 is not a substitute for the Department of
the Navy standardized filing system which is con-
tained in SECNAVINST 5210.11 and SEC-
NAVINST 5211.3. The modified filing system
outlined in OPNAVINST 1730.1 is designed to
meet the unique needs of the Chaplain Corps and
the CRP in addition to meeting the basic re-
quirements contained in SECNAVINST 5210.11
and SECNAVINST 5211.3.
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