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Alternative Disputes Resolution The Department of the Navy (DON), since at least the 1970s, has been actively engaged in finding alternatives for resolving disputes. In 1986, the first DON policy on Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) was issued, concluding that "every reasonable step must be taken to resolve disputes prior to litigation." The policy was supplemented in 1987 by a Memorandum from the Assistant Secretary of the Navy (Shipbuilding and Logistics), directing contracting officers to examine all disputes for the possibility of utilizing ADR procedures. After the Administrative Dispute Resolution Act of 1990, the Secretary of the Navy appointed the Principal Deputy General Counsel (or the Associate General Counsel-Litigation) to serve as the DON Dispute Resolution Specialist. In June 1995, the Office of the General Counsel assigned a senior attorney to act as DON Deputy Dispute Resolution Specialist to facilitate day-to-day ADR activity, stimulate the development of new ADR initiatives, and coordinate efforts with the ADR programs of other military departments and agencies. On December 11, 1996 the DON issued a new ADR Policy, SECNAVINST 5800.13. In November 1997, the General Counsel reassigned responsibility for acting as the DON Dispute Resolution Specialist from the Principal Deputy General Counsel to the Deputy General Counsel and duties as the DON Deputy Dispute Resolution Specialist to the Assistant Deputy General Counsel. Visit the Navy's Alternative Disputes Resolution Website. This web page was last updated on Sunday, September 26, 2004; at 2:17:01 AM

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