Email from VADM GAlinis To CoERCE NAVY (Civilian and Militar

NAVADMIN 289-21 "...3. Policy Guidance. Although not mandatory, the COVID-19 vaccine booster

is strongly recommended. Because all studies are converging on the need for

a vaccine booster to ensure enduring protection, it is essentially becoming 

the next-shot in a series and will likely become mandatory in the near

future..."

ALNAV 062-21  "...Considering this threat to the

health and readiness of Service Members, vaccination against COVID-19 using a

vaccine that has received full licensure from the FDA is now a mandatory

requirement in accordance with reference (a). Additional implementation

guidance will be issued via Navy and Marine Corps administrative message.."