COR FAQs
What is the due date for our Command Operations Report?
Are there specific requirements for submitting a NPW COR?
How can my command request an extension?
Does my command need to submit a COR if we are not listed in the SNDL?
My command has 49 or fewer full-time employees. Do we have to submit our own report?
My CO insists on a signed physical copy of our COR. How should we send it to you?
Do we need to submit paper and digital copies of our COR?
In which format(s) can we submit our COR?
Should we use a specific email subject line for our COR submission?
Is there a file transfer system available for submitting large files digitally?
How can my command request our COR or a subordinate command's COR submission updates?
Can our command continue to submit CORs with the For Official Use Only (FOUO) marking?
Windows 10 uses Roxio to burn CDs, and it requires a password. What should I use?
Can NHHC confirm receipt of my command’s COR?
Should I submit a classified report?
Should I submit a cruise book as a supporting document to my COR?
COR Template Guidance
1. COMMAND DATA
2. COMMANDER’S ASSESSMENT AND INTENT
What should be included in the Commander’s Assessment?
3. CHRONOLOGY AND NARRATIVE
Should we list the actual dates of events in our Chronology?
What is the difference between the Chronology and the Narrative?
Do we need to submit an acronym list with our COR?
4-5. SUPPORTING REPORTS AND PUBLISHED DOCUMENTS
Should we embed files into our COR file?
Should we submit web links to news articles in the Published Documents section?
6. PHOTOGRAPHS AND VIDEOS
Does my command need to submit photographs with our COR?
Do we need to submit separate JPEGs of photographs embedded in our COR?
Do our photographs need captions?
Can we submit videos with our COR?
What is the due date for our Command Operations Report?
CORs for echelons 4-6 commands are due 1 March. CORs for echelon 3 commands are due 15 March. CORs for echelon 2 commands are due 1 April. The OPNAVINST is currently being revised to reflect these updated submission timelines.
Are there specific requirements for submitting a NPW COR?
No. NPW CORs should be submitted based on their classification. Unclassified NPW CORs should be submitted via NIPR.
How can my command request an extension?
Your command can request an extension via email (nhhc-had-cor@us.navy.mil / NHHC_COR@navy.smil.mil) or phone (202-433-9873). Include your command’s name, UIC, a reason the report is late, and the date it will be submitted.
Does my command need to submit a COR if we are not listed in the SNDL?
Yes, your command is required to submit a COR regardless of inclusion in the SNDL. However, if your command has 49 or fewer full-time employees ─ military, civilian, and contractor combined ─ your ISIC can submit on your behalf.
My command has 49 or fewer full-time employees. Do we have to submit our own report?
No, your ISIC can submit on your behalf.
Our CO or XO is unable to sign our COR’s cover sheet. Do we need to wait for them to sign it before submitting our COR?
No. Someone can sign on their behalf or copy your CO/XO on your email submission.
My CO insists on a signed physical copy of our COR. How should we send it to you?
Scan the signed cover letter and include it with your original digital COR file. Please do not scan the entire COR for submission.
Do we need to submit paper and digital copies of our COR?
No. Please do not send any paper material. We are only accepting digital files unless the classification is TS//SCI.
In which format(s) can we submit our COR?
PDF files are preferred. However, please submit original digital documents as PDF files where possible instead of scanned versions. We also accept Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and text (.txt) file types, along with JPEGs and TIFFs for images and mp4 files for videos.
Should we use a specific email subject line for our COR submission?
Yes. Please use the following subject line naming convention when submitting CORs: UIC_CommandAcronym_YYYY_COR.
Is there a file transfer system available for submitting large files digitally?
Yes, your command may submit unclassified digital COR files via DoD SAFE: https://safe.apps.mil/. Please be sure to contact nhhc-had-cor@us.navy.mil to confirm that someone is available to pull the materials down from the site. Similar to AMRDEC SAFE (no longer available), DoD SAFE deletes the materials transferred after 7 days.
For classified materials, please email NHHC_COR@navy.smil.mil for instructions.
How can my command request our COR or a subordinate command's COR submission updates?
Your command can request a copy of its COR or an update on a subordinate command's COR submissions via email (nhhc-had-cor@us.navy.mil / NHHC_COR@navy.smil.mil). Include your command’s name, UIC, all requested subordinate commands names and UICs, and the year of the CORs requested.
Can our command continue to submit CORs with the For Official Use Only (FOUO) marking?
In accordance with DoDI 5200.48, Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), the Navy Archives is no longer accepting CORs with the FOUO marking. If the COR contains CUI, please ensure the COR is marked with the standard CUI designation indicator and appropriate category and dissemination controls. Otherwise, please remove the FOUO marking and submit the COR with the classification only. For more information on the DoD's CUI policy and procedures, please visit https://www.dodcui.mil/Home/Policy/.
Windows 10 uses Roxio to burn CDs, and it requires a password. What should I use?
Per our CIO shop, please assign a password to the CD and then, in separate correspondence, provide the password. Do not include the password in the same package as the CD.
Can NHHC confirm receipt of my command’s COR?
Due to the number of CORs received, NHHC will send an automatic reply confirming receipts of emailed CORs. Commands will only be contacted directly if the COR team has questions or needs further information.
If a command would like an additional confirmation of receipt upon review of their COR, they should ask for one in their submission email.
Should I submit a classified report?
Yes. If your command participated in classified activities, this should be included in the report. The majority of CORs should be submitted at the SECRET level. CORs classified SECRET and below should be emailed to NHHC_COR@navy.smil.mil. You can contact that email address to receive the JWICs contact information for TS//SCI submissions.
Any COR received on NIPR that does not specifically list a classification will be assumed to be unclassified. It is the responsibility of the command to properly delineate classification.
I have already submitted my report, but I found something else I think should be included. What should I do?
Please email the file(s) to nhhc-had-cor@us.navy.mil or NHHC_COR@navy.smil.mil. In the email, include your command’s full name, acronym, UIC, and a short description of the file.
Should I submit a cruise book as a supporting document to my COR?
Cruise books should not be included as a supporting document to your COR. However, please consider donating a copy of your cruise book to the Navy Department Library. Information on donations to the Navy Department Library can be found online here: https://www.history.navy.mil/get-involved/donate-materials/navy-library-donations.html.
I heard that a new version of the COR OPNAVINST will be released soon. Can you tell me more about it?
The revisions of OPNAVINST 5750.1, the instruction that governs the submission of Command Operations Reports (CORs), were completed in March 2021. All commands should now follow the policies and instructions set forth in OPNAVINST 5750.12L (PDF, 354kb).
Are there specific requirements for a ship that is being decommissioned or a command that is being disestablished?
Yes. Ships being decommissioned and commands being disestablished should still submit a COR at the time of their decommissioning or disestablishment. It should cover the beginning of the calendar year through the date of decommissioning or disestablishment.
The following FAQs reference specific sections of the OPNAVINST 5750 Template Guidance, which can be downloaded as an MS Word file from the previous page, Submit a Command Operations Report.
1. COMMAND DATA
My command is submitting on behalf of our subordinates. What do we need to include in our COR to do this?
List the UICs, full names, and preferred abbreviations of all commands included in your COR on your cover letter and in the Command Data section of your COR. If a command has more than 49 full-time members, they are required to submit their own COR.
2. COMMANDER’S ASSESSMENT AND INTENT
What should be included in the Commander’s Assessment?
The Commander’s Assessment, written by the commanding officer, should be an honest analysis of the command’s ability to complete its mission over the duration of a calendar year. It should include information on how the command fared during difficult events, how they succeeded, and what can be done to increase success and stability in the future.
3. CHRONOLOGY AND NARRATIVE
Should we list the actual dates of events in our Chronology?
Yes, include dates of important milestones for the command.
What is the difference between the Chronology and the Narrative?
Although they are listed together in the OPNAV, it is important to understand that both a Chronology and Narrative are required for the COR. The Chronology lists the dates and events. The Narrative expands on the events listed in the Chronology.
Do we need to submit an acronym list with our COR?
Yes. Include it in the Supporting Reports section.
4-5. SUPPORTING REPORTS AND PUBLISHED DOCUMENTS
Should we embed files into our COR file?
Yes. Please submit supporting files in the primary COR PDF.
However, if it easier to include the supporting files as attachments or as one compressed PDF file they are welcome to do so. When naming your files please include the ordering of the files. An example of this file naming is: 1_TitleYouGive, or 1_CommandersBrief.
Should we submit web links to news articles in the Published Documents section?
No. As web links can die over time, please submit PDF versions of any news articles your command wishes to include with your COR. They can be embedded in the primary COR document or as separate PDFs.
6. PHOTOGRAPHS AND VIDEOS
Does my command need to submit photographs with our COR?
Yes. You are required to submit a photo of your command triad. We also encourage submission of other photographs that best represent events or processes integral to your command’s operations and complement your COR submission. Please do not submit more than 25 photographs. Each image must include a caption with the names of individuals, name of event, date, and location. Please include your photographs in JPEG format. This allows future use of the images. In addition to submitting separate JPEGs, you may also embed photographs in your COR.
Do we need to submit separate JPEGs of photographs embedded in our COR?
Yes. Please include your photographs as separate files in JPEG format. This allows future use of the images. It is also acceptable to embed the photographs in your COR, but they must also be submitted as separate jpeg files.
Do our photographs need captions?
Yes. Include the names of individuals, name of event, date, and location with each photograph.
Can we submit videos with our COR?
Yes. We accept videos in mp4 format only. Videos also need to have captions that include the names of individuals, name of event, date, and location.
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