NAVY ADMIN GUIDE
Navy Instruction Template
A Navy instruction is a long-form directive, so a useful template must do much more than place a heading on page one. The document needs stable sections, numbering, page behavior, references, enclosures, and a Word structure that remains usable as the instruction grows.
Updated September 12, 2026
What a real instruction template should support
- Designation and date block
- Purpose and applicability
- References and enclosures
- Numbered paragraphs and subparagraphs
- Chapters, appendices, annexes, and enclosures when needed
- Section and page breaks
- Headers, footers, and page numbering
- Word heading styles that work in the Navigation Pane
Avoid the “looks right on page one” trap
Instructions often fail later because the first page was formatted manually. Native heading styles, numbering, and section breaks matter when the document reaches dozens of pages.
MilAdmin Directive Studio
Directive Studio is designed for long-form Navy instructions and notices, with DOCX output that can be reviewed and edited in Word.