Policies and Responsibilities for Implementation of SECNAVINST 7220.85, Notice of Back Pay for Members of the Navy and Marine Corps Selected for Promotion While Interned as Prisoners of War (POW) During World War II

The Department of the Navy (DON) hereby gives notice of implementing its instruction (SECNAVINST 7220.85), an internal regulation that establishes the responsibilities and procedures within DON regarding the payment of back pay to any person who, by reason of being interned as a POW while serving as a member of the Navy or Marine Corps during World War II (WW II), was not available to accept a promotion for which the person had been selected.

Agency Contact: Deputy Commandant of the Marine Corps for Programs & Resources, [Headquarters, U.S. Marine Corps, 2 Navy Annex, RFF-F10, Washington, DC 20380-1775 / 1-866-472-7139] or Commander, Navy Personnel (PERS 62) [Retired Activities Branch-62, 5720 Integrity Drive, Millington, Tennessee 38055 / (901) 874-4396].