Which instruction provides policy and guidance for administering Navy Reserve personnel?

The correct answer, which is RESPERSMAN M-1001.5, is the dedicated instruction that specifically governs the policies and guidelines for administering Navy Reserve personnel. RESPERSMAN stands for Reserve Personnel Management, and it serves to clarify various processes, regulations, and practices related to the management of reserve members, making it essential for those involved in reserve administration to understand.

In contrast, BUPERSINST 1001.39 (Series) primarily addresses general policies related to the administration of enlisted personnel but does not focus solely on reserve service. COMNAVSUBFORINST 1306.1 (Series) is more specialized, dealing with submarine force personnel matters. OPNAVINST 1710.7 (Series) is related to morale, welfare, and recreation programs but does not provide specific policy guidance for Navy Reserve personnel administration. Therefore, RESPERSMAN M-1001.5 is the most relevant instruction for this context.