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Navy Introductory Enlisted PME (NKO IPME) study questions: the Sailor's Creed, the Code of Conduct, the UCMJ and NJP, organization of the Department of the Navy, authority and orders, Navy Regulations general rules, fraternization, and hazing and harassment. Answers follow the U.S. Code (2023 ed.), U.S. Navy Regulations 1990, OPNAVINST 5370.2E (2020), DoDI 1020.03 (Change 4, 2025) and EO 10631 as amended. Where older courses use superseded wording, both are given.
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01In the Sailor's Creed, whose orders does the Sailor promise to obey?
The orders of "those appointed over me." Older study material may say "my superiors"; NHHC notes that wording was replaced after 1997.
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“After 1997, the words “my superiors” were replaced with “those appointed over me.””
— Naval History and Heritage Command, The Sailor's Creed (12 Mar 2026) ↗02Who wrote the Sailor's Creed, and when?
A Blue Ribbon Recruit Training Panel wrote it in 1993, at the direction of Chief of Naval Operations Admiral Frank Kelso.
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“The Sailor’s Creed was written by a Blue Ribbon Recruit Training Panel in 1993 at the direction of Chief of Naval Operations Admiral Frank Kelso”
— Naval History and Heritage Command, The Sailor's Creed (12 Mar 2026) ↗03What change to the Sailor's Creed did CNO Admiral Jeremy Boorda approve in 1994?
He replaced the word "bluejacket" with "Navy." NHHC records this as a minor change made a year after the creed was written.
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“In 1994, Chief of Naval Operations Admiral Jeremy Boorda approved a minor change to make the creed more inclusive of all hands by replacing the word “bluejacket” with “Navy,” which describes the lowest enlisted rate, E-1, through the highest officer rank, O-10.”
— Naval History and Heritage Command, The Sailor's Creed (12 Mar 2026) ↗04Which line of the Sailor's Creed commits the Sailor to excellence and fairness?
"I am committed to excellence and the fair treatment of all." It is the closing line of the creed.
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“I proudly serve my country's Navy combat team with Honor, Courage and Commitment. I am committed to excellence and the fair treatment of all.”
— Naval History and Heritage Command, The Sailor's Creed (12 Mar 2026) ↗05Which executive order established the Code of Conduct for Members of the Armed Forces, and when?
Executive Order 10631, signed 17 August 1955. It has since been amended by EO 12017 (1977) and EO 12633 (1988).
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“The provisions of Executive Order 10631 of Aug. 17, 1955, appear at 20 FR 6057, 3 CFR, 1954-1958 Comp., p. 266, unless otherwise noted.”
— Executive Order 10631, Code of Conduct (17 Aug 1955, as amended 1977 and 1988), preamble ↗06In what two situations is a service member expected to live up to the Code of Conduct?
In combat and in captivity. The order says every member is expected to measure up to the Code's standards while in combat or in captivity.
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“expected to measure up to the standards embodied in this Code of Conduct while in combat or in captivity”
— Executive Order 10631, Code of Conduct (17 Aug 1955, as amended 1977 and 1988), preamble ↗07What does Article I of the Code of Conduct say the service member is prepared to do?
To give their life in defense of the country and its way of life. Article I: "I am prepared to give my life in their defense."
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“I am an American, fighting in the forces which guard my country and our way of life. I am prepared to give my life in their defense.”
— Executive Order 10631, Code of Conduct (17 Aug 1955, as amended 1977 and 1988), Art. I ↗08Under Article III of the Code of Conduct, what must a captured service member do?
Keep resisting by all means available. Article III also says to make every effort to escape and aid others to escape.
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“If I am captured I will continue to resist by all means available.”
— Executive Order 10631, Code of Conduct (17 Aug 1955, as amended 1977 and 1988), Art. III ↗09Under the Code of Conduct, may a prisoner of war accept parole or special favors from the enemy?
No. Article III: "I will accept neither parole nor special favors from the enemy."
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“I will accept neither parole nor special favors from the enemy.”
— Executive Order 10631, Code of Conduct (17 Aug 1955, as amended 1977 and 1988), Art. III ↗10Under Article IV of the Code of Conduct, who takes command among prisoners of war?
The senior prisoner takes command. Anyone who is not senior obeys the lawful orders of those appointed over them and backs them up in every way.
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“If I am senior, I will take command. If not, I will obey the lawful orders of those appointed over me and will back them up in every way.”
— Executive Order 10631, Code of Conduct (17 Aug 1955, as amended 1977 and 1988), Art. IV ↗11Under Article V of the Code of Conduct, what information must a POW give when questioned?
Name, rank, service number and date of birth. Beyond that, the POW evades answering further questions to the utmost of their ability.
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“I am required to give name, rank, service number and date of birth. I will evade answering further questions to the utmost of my ability.”
— Executive Order 10631, Code of Conduct (17 Aug 1955, as amended 1977 and 1988), Art. V ↗12Which Code of Conduct articles were amended after 1955, and by what orders?
Article V by EO 12017 (1977), and Article I (with II and VI) by EO 12633 (1988). Older courses may quote the 1955 wording; the current text is the amended one.
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“Article I amended by EO 12633 of Mar. 28, 1988, 53 FR 10355, 3 CFR, 1988 Comp., p. 561”
— Executive Order 10631, Code of Conduct (17 Aug 1955, as amended 1977 and 1988), amendment notes ↗13What is non-judicial punishment (NJP) under Article 15 of the UCMJ?
Punishment a commanding officer imposes for minor offenses without a court-martial. Article 15 lets any CO impose it in addition to or instead of admonition or reprimand.
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“impose one or more of the following disciplinary punishments for minor offenses without the intervention of a court-martial”
— 10 U.S.C. §815 (Art. 15)(b) (UCMJ), U.S. Code 2023 ed. ↗14Can a Sailor attached to or embarked in a vessel refuse NJP and demand trial by court-martial?
No. Article 15 lets a member demand court-martial instead of NJP except when the member is attached to or embarked in a vessel.
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“except in the case of a member attached to or embarked in a vessel, punishment may not be imposed upon any member of the armed forces under this article if the member has, before the imposition of such punishment, demanded trial by court-martial in lieu of such punishment”
— 10 U.S.C. §815 (Art. 15)(a) (UCMJ), U.S. Code 2023 ed. ↗15What is the most restriction any commanding officer may give an enlisted Sailor at NJP?
14 consecutive days, with or without suspension from duty. An officer of grade O-4 (lieutenant commander) or above may give up to 60 days' restriction.
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“restriction to certain specified limits, with or without suspension from duty, for not more than 14 consecutive days”
— 10 U.S.C. §815 (Art. 15)(b)(2) (UCMJ), U.S. Code 2023 ed. ↗16What are the limits on extra duties at NJP for an enlisted Sailor?
14 consecutive days from any CO, or 45 consecutive days if the CO is a lieutenant commander (O-4) or above.
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“extra duties, including fatigue or other duties, for not more than 45 consecutive days”
— 10 U.S.C. §815 (Art. 15)(b)(2)(H) (UCMJ), U.S. Code 2023 ed. ↗17What are the limits on correctional custody at NJP?
Seven consecutive days from any CO, or 30 consecutive days if the CO is a lieutenant commander (O-4) or above.
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“if imposed by an officer of the grade of major or lieutenant commander, or above— (i) the punishment authorized under clause (A); (ii) correctional custody for not more than 30 consecutive days;”
— 10 U.S.C. §815 (Art. 15)(b)(2)(H) (UCMJ), U.S. Code 2023 ed. ↗18What confinement can be imposed at NJP on a Sailor attached to or embarked in a vessel?
Up to three consecutive days of confinement. Older courses say "confinement on bread and water or diminished rations"; that wording was struck out, effective 1 January 2019.
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“Amendment by Pub. L. 114–328 effective on Jan. 1, 2019, as designated by the President, with implementing regulations and provisions relating to applicability to various situations”
— 10 U.S.C. §815 notes (effective date) (UCMJ), U.S. Code 2023 ed. ↗19How does a Sailor appeal NJP, and must the punishment be served meanwhile?
Through the proper channel to the next superior authority. The Sailor may be required to serve the punishment while the appeal is pending.
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“the person punished may in the meantime be required to undergo the punishment adjudged”
— 10 U.S.C. §815 (Art. 15)(e) (UCMJ), U.S. Code 2023 ed. ↗20Does NJP prevent a later court-martial for the same act?
Not for a serious crime. NJP for a minor offense is not a bar to court-martial for a serious crime or offense growing out of the same act or omission.
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“is not a bar to trial by court-martial for a serious crime or offense growing out of the same act or omission”
— 10 U.S.C. §815 (Art. 15)(f) (UCMJ), U.S. Code 2023 ed. ↗21Under Article 31(b) of the UCMJ, what must a suspect be told before being questioned?
The nature of the accusation, that they do not have to make any statement, and that any statement may be used against them at court-martial.
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“advising him that he does not have to make any statement regarding the offense of which he is accused or suspected and that any statement made by him may be used as evidence against him in a trial by court-martial”
— 10 U.S.C. §831 (Art. 31)(b) (UCMJ), U.S. Code 2023 ed. ↗22Can a statement obtained by coercion or without an Article 31 warning be used at court-martial?
No. Article 31(d) bars any statement taken in violation of the article, or through coercion, unlawful influence or unlawful inducement.
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“No statement obtained from any person in violation of this article, or through the use of coercion, unlawful influence, or unlawful inducement may be received in evidence against him”
— 10 U.S.C. §831 (Art. 31)(d) (UCMJ), U.S. Code 2023 ed. ↗23Which UCMJ article covers failing to go to your appointed place of duty at the time prescribed?
Article 86, absence without leave. It also covers leaving that place, and being absent from your unit or place of duty.
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“absents himself or remains absent from his unit, organization, or place of duty at which he is required to be at the time prescribed”
— 10 U.S.C. §886 (Art. 86) (UCMJ), U.S. Code 2023 ed. ↗24Which UCMJ article covers disrespect toward, or disobeying, a petty officer?
Article 91, insubordinate conduct toward a warrant officer, noncommissioned officer or petty officer. It covers contempt, disrespect and willful disobedience of their lawful orders.
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“willfully disobeys the lawful order of a warrant officer, noncommissioned officer, or petty officer”
— 10 U.S.C. §891 (Art. 91) (UCMJ), U.S. Code 2023 ed. ↗25Which UCMJ article covers violating a lawful general order or regulation?
Article 92, failure to obey order or regulation. It also covers failing to obey other lawful orders you know of and have a duty to obey.
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“having knowledge of any other lawful order issued by a member of the armed forces, which it is his duty to obey, fails to obey the order”
— 10 U.S.C. §892 (Art. 92) (UCMJ), U.S. Code 2023 ed. ↗26Under which UCMJ article is dereliction of duty charged?
Article 92. Its third clause covers anyone who is derelict in the performance of their duties.
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“(3) is derelict in the performance of his duties; shall be punished as a court-martial may direct.”
— 10 U.S.C. §892 (Art. 92)(3) (UCMJ), U.S. Code 2023 ed. ↗27Which controlled substances are named in Article 112a of the UCMJ?
Opium, heroin, cocaine, amphetamine, LSD, methamphetamine, PCP, barbituric acid and marijuana. The article also makes it an offense to bring them onto a military installation, vessel, vehicle or aircraft.
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“introduces into an installation, vessel, vehicle, or aircraft used by or under the control of the armed forces”
— 10 U.S.C. §912a (Art. 112a) (UCMJ), U.S. Code 2023 ed. ↗28What does Article 134, the General Article, cover?
Disorders and neglects that hurt good order and discipline, and conduct that brings discredit on the armed forces. It also covers non-capital crimes not named elsewhere in the UCMJ.
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“all disorders and neglects to the prejudice of good order and discipline in the armed forces, all conduct of a nature to bring discredit upon the armed forces”
— 10 U.S.C. §934 (Art. 134) (UCMJ), U.S. Code 2023 ed. ↗29Under Article 137, when must the key UCMJ articles be explained to an enlisted member?
At initial entry to active duty or within 14 days after, and again after six months of active duty. They are explained again when the member reenlists.
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“after the member has completed six months of active duty or, in the case of a member of a reserve component, after the member has completed basic or recruit training;”
— 10 U.S.C. §937 (Art. 137)(a)(2) (UCMJ), U.S. Code 2023 ed. ↗30What can a Sailor do under Article 138 if their commanding officer wrongs them and refuses redress?
Complain to any superior commissioned officer. That officer forwards the complaint to the officer with general court-martial jurisdiction over the CO.
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“who believes himself wronged by his commanding officer, and who, upon due application to that commanding officer, is refused redress, may complain to any superior commissioned officer”
— 10 U.S.C. §938 (Art. 138) (UCMJ), U.S. Code 2023 ed. ↗31Under whose authority does the Department of the Navy operate?
The Secretary of Defense. The Department is separately organized under the Secretary of the Navy and works under the SECDEF's authority, direction and control.
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“The Department of the Navy is separately organized under the Secretary of the Navy. It operates under the authority, direction, and control of the Secretary of Defense.”
— 10 U.S.C. §8011, U.S. Code 2023 ed. ↗32How is the Secretary of the Navy appointed?
From civilian life, by the President, with the advice and consent of the Senate.
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“There is a Secretary of the Navy, appointed from civilian life by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate.”
— 10 U.S.C. §8013(a)(1), U.S. Code 2023 ed. ↗33How long after leaving active duty as a regular officer must a person wait before becoming Secretary of the Navy?
Seven years. The law bars appointment within seven years after relief from active duty as a commissioned officer of a regular component.
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“A person may not be appointed as Secretary of the Navy within seven years after relief from active duty as a commissioned officer of a regular component of an armed force.”
— 10 U.S.C. §8013(a)(2), U.S. Code 2023 ed. ↗34Which section of Title 10 establishes the Secretary of the Navy?
10 U.S.C. §8013 today. Older course material cites §5013; the section was renumbered §8013 in 2018.
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“2018—Pub. L. 115–232 renumbered section 5013 of this title as this section.”
— 10 U.S.C. §8013 notes, U.S. Code 2023 ed. ↗35When did Congress establish a separate Department of the Navy?
On 30 April 1798. Before that, the First Congress had given naval affairs to the War Department.
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“On 30April 1798, the Congress eswbl ished aseparate Departinent of the Navy with the Secretary ofthe Navy asits chief oflicer,”
— U.S. Navy Regulations 1990, ch. 2, art. 0201, p. 3 ↗36When did the Marine Corps become part of the Department of the Navy?
In 1834. The Marine Corps was established as a separate service on 11 July 1798.
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“On11July 1798, the United States Marine Corps was established asaseparate service, and in1834 was made apart ofthe Department oftheNavy.”
— U.S. Navy Regulations 1990, ch. 2, art. 0201, p. 3 ↗37What is the Navy's primary mission under U.S. Navy Regulations?
To be organized, trained and equipped mainly for prompt and sustained combat at sea. It also prepares naval forces needed to fight a war.
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“shall beorganized, trained, and equipped primarily for prompt and”
— U.S. Navy Regulations 1990, ch. 2, art. 0202, p. 3 ↗38What are the three principal elements of the Department of the Navy?
The Navy Department, the Operating Forces of the Navy and the Marine Corps, and the Shore Establishment.
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“the Navy Department, the Operating Forces oftheNavy and theMarine Corps, and the Shore Establishment”
— U.S. Navy Regulations 1990, ch. 2, art. 0204, p. 4 ↗39What grade does the Chief of Naval Operations hold, and whom does the CNO outrank?
Admiral. While serving, the CNO takes precedence above all other officers of the naval service, with a narrow exception.
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“takes precedence above allother officers ofthe naval service, except anofficer ofthe naval service who is”
— U.S. Navy Regulations 1990, ch. 4, art. 0401, p. 3 ↗40To whom is the Chief of Naval Operations directly responsible?
The Secretary of the Navy. The CNO is the principal naval advisor and naval executive to the Secretary.
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“principal naval advisor and naval executive to theSecretary ofthe Navy”
— U.S. Navy Regulations 1990, ch. 4, ch. 4, p. 4 ↗41How does Navy Regulations describe a commanding officer's authority?
It is commensurate with (matches) the CO's responsibility. The CO's responsibility for the command is absolute.
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“The authority ofthe commanding officer is commensurate with hisorher responsibility”
— U.S. Navy Regulations 1990, ch. 8, art. 0802, p. 3 ↗42Can a Sailor on the sick list or under arrest still exercise authority over subordinates?
Yes. Navy Regulations say persons on active service keep authority over subordinates even when on the sick list, in custody, under arrest or suspended from duty.
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“onthe sick list, taken into custody, under arrest, suspended from duty”
— U.S. Navy Regulations 1990, ch. 10, art. 1020, p. 7 ↗43Does delegating authority relieve a Sailor of responsibility?
No. Delegating authority and issuing orders does not relieve the person of any responsibility; they must make sure the orders are properly carried out.
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“The delegation ofauthority and the issuance of orders and instructions byapsrsam inthe maval service shall not relieve such person from any responsibility imposed upun him orher.”
— U.S. Navy Regulations 1990, ch. 10, art. 1022, p. 7 ↗44What does Navy Regulations article 1023, Abuse of Authority, forbid?
Injuring subordinates by tyrannical or capricious conduct, or by abusive language.
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“forbidden toinjure their subordinates bytyrannical orcapricious conduct, orbyabusive language”
— U.S. Navy Regulations 1990, ch. 10, art. 1023, p. 8 ↗45What should an enlisted Sailor do on receiving an order that conflicts with one from another superior?
Immediately explain the facts to the superior who gave the last order. If that superior still insists, obey it, then report the circumstances to the one who gave the original order.
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“If,after such representation, tbe superior from whom the last order was received should insisL upon execution ofthat order, it shall beobeyed.”
— U.S. Navy Regulations 1990, ch. 10, art. 1024.3, p. 8 ↗46Can a junior give an order to a senior based on rank alone?
No. A junior can do so only in listed roles, such as in command, as a sentinel or armed forces police, or as a military judge in court-martial proceedings.
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“amilitary judge issuing an order in connection with court-martial proceedings”
— U.S. Navy Regulations 1990, ch. 10, art. 1039, p. 10 ↗47What does Navy Regulations article 1132 require of every person in the naval service?
To obey readily and strictly, and to execute promptly, the lawful orders of their superiors.
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“obey readily and strictly, and toexecute promptIy, thelawful orders oftheir superiors.”
— U.S. Navy Regulations 1990, ch. 11, art. 1132, p. 11 ↗48What must Sailors report under Navy Regulations article 1137?
UCMJ offenses they observe, reported to superior authority as soon as possible. The exception is when they are themselves already criminally involved.
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“Perscms inthensval service shall report asmon aspossible tosuperior authority al1offenses under the L~niform Code ofMilitary Justice which come under their observation, excepL when such psrsons are themselves already criminally involved insuch offenses atthe time such offenses first come under their observation.”
— U.S. Navy Regulations 1990, ch. 11, art. 1137, p. 12 ↗49Can anyone deny a Sailor the right to talk to the commanding officer?
No. The right to communicate with the CO in a proper manner, time and place may not be denied or restricted.
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“The right ofany person inthenaval service to communicate with the commanding”
— U.S. Navy Regulations 1990, ch. 11, art. 1151, p. 16 ↗50May a command stop a Sailor from writing to their member of Congress privately?
No. Article 1155 says no one may restrict a service member from communicating with a member of Congress in a personal or private capacity, except in the narrow cases the article lists.
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“Noperson may restrict any member ofansrn-md force incommunicating with amember of Congress inthe member’s personal orprivate capacity, uniesa thecommunication iaUnlawfd orviolates aregulation necessary totheaacurity oftheUnited Statas.”
— U.S. Navy Regulations 1990, ch. 11, art. 1155, p. 16 ↗51Besides committing sexual harassment, what else does Navy Regulations article 1166 forbid?
Reprisal against someone who reports it, knowingly making a false accusation of sexual harassment, and a supervisor condoning it.
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“b. take reprisal action agaixmt a pereon who provides information onanincident ofalleged sexual harassment; c. knowingly make afalse accusation ofsexual harassment;”
— U.S. Navy Regulations 1990, ch. 11, art. 1166, p. 18 ↗52What does Navy Regulations article 1167 prohibit, and where did it come from?
Participation in organizations that espouse supremacist causes. It was added in 1997 by an interim change (ALNAV 053/97), so older printed copies stop at article 1166.
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“PENDING FORMAL AMXNDtlSNT TOREFERENCE A,THIS INTERIM CHANGE ADDS ANEW ARTICLE 1167 TOREF A. THIS INTERIM CHANGE WAS APPROVED ON18AUGUST 1997 AND ISEFFECTIVE ONTHE DATE TIME GROUP OF THIS ALNAV .”
— U.S. Navy Regulations 1990, ch. 11, ALNAV 053/97, p. 19 ↗53What kind of officer-enlisted relationship does Navy Regulations article 1165 prohibit?
Relationships that are unduly familiar and do not respect differences in grade or rank. They harm good order and discipline.
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“officer and enlisted members that are unduly familiar and that donot respect differences in grade or”
— U.S. Navy Regulations 1990, ch. 11, art. 1165, p. 18 ↗54Can a Sailor be punished under the UCMJ for violating the Navy fraternization instruction?
Yes. Its prohibitions are lawful general orders, and violating them or article 1165 brings UCMJ disciplinary action.
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“Violation of this instruction or article 1165 subjects the involved members to disciplinary action under the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ)”
— OPNAVINST 5370.2E, Navy Fraternization Policy (4 Nov 2020), p. 1 ↗55Which chief petty officer relationships with junior Sailors are prohibited?
Unduly familiar relationships between CPOs and E-1 to E-6 Sailors in the same command that do not respect grade or rank. By custom, CPOs are separate and distinct leaders in their command.
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“By long-standing custom and tradition, CPOs are separate and distinct leaders within their assigned command.”
— OPNAVINST 5370.2E, Navy Fraternization Policy (4 Nov 2020), p. 2 ↗56Besides rank, which two other relationships does the Navy fraternization policy cover?
Staff or instructor with student in Navy training commands, and recruiter with prospect, applicant or DEP member. Unduly familiar relationships in either are prohibited.
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“Personal relationships that are unduly familiar between staff or instructor and student personnel within Navy training commands, and between recruiting personnel and prospects, applicants, or delayed entry program personnel”
— OPNAVINST 5370.2E, Navy Fraternization Policy (4 Nov 2020), p. 2 ↗57Is fraternization limited to male-female or officer-enlisted relationships?
No. It is a gender-neutral concept and also covers improper relationships between officers or between enlisted members.
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“is a gender -neutral concept used to identify personal relationships that do not respect the bounds of acceptable senior -subordinate relationships”
— OPNAVINST 5370.2E, Navy Fraternization Policy (4 Nov 2020), p. 2 ↗58Which activities between officer and enlisted members are always considered unduly familiar?
Dating, shared living quarters, intimate or sexual relations, commercial solicitations, private business partnerships, gambling and borrowing money. This applies regardless of Service.
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“Dating, shared living accommodations, intimate or sexual relations, commercial solicitations, private business partnerships, gambling, and borrowing money between officer and enlisted members, regardless of Service, are unduly familiar and are prohibited.”
— OPNAVINST 5370.2E, Navy Fraternization Policy (4 Nov 2020), p. 3 ↗59Does a later marriage excuse fraternization?
No. Fraternization is not excused or mitigated by a later marriage or declared relationship. Married members or partners should not serve in the same chain of command.
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“Service Members married to each other or in a personal relationship should not be assigned in the same chain of command.”
— OPNAVINST 5370.2E, Navy Fraternization Policy (4 Nov 2020), p. 4 ↗60What happens to a relationship that existed before one member's status changed, such as an E-6 commissioning?
It can stay permissible if there is clear and convincing evidence it existed before the change in status.
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“clear and convincing evidence of a pre -existing relationship prior to a change in status of one of the members”
— OPNAVINST 5370.2E, Navy Fraternization Policy (4 Nov 2020), p. 4 ↗61How must a command report a fraternization allegation?
By Navy unit SITREP to the Chief of Naval Operations, with a final SITREP on how the case was resolved. OPNAV N17 tracks these reports.
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“Director, 21st Century Sailor Office (OPNAV N17) must: (1) Be the lead for the Navy’s fraternization policy. (2) Track incidents or reports of fraternization including Navy personnel.”
— OPNAVINST 5370.2E, Navy Fraternization Policy (4 Nov 2020), p. 4 ↗62What protection does a Sailor who reports fraternization have?
Protection from reprisal. Commanders must make sure members who report fraternization allegations are not subjected to reprisal.
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“Ensure Service Members assigned to their command who report any fraternization allegations are not subjected to reprisal, per reference (e).”
— OPNAVINST 5370.2E, Navy Fraternization Policy (4 Nov 2020), p. 5 ↗63How does DoDI 1020.03 define harassment?
Behavior that is unwelcome or offensive to a reasonable person, whether verbal or nonverbal, that creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive environment.
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“Behavior that is unwelcome or offensive to a reasonable person, whether verbal or”
— DoDI 1020.03, Harassment Prevention and Response in the Armed Forces (8 Feb 2018, Change 4 of 10 Dec 2025), p. 24 ↗64What purpose makes conduct hazing under DoD policy?
Doing it for initiation, admission, affiliation, change in status, or continued membership in a military or DoD civilian organization.
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“for the purpose of initiation into, admission into, affiliation with, change in status or position within, or continued membership in any military or DoD civilian organization”
— DoDI 1020.03, Harassment Prevention and Response in the Armed Forces (8 Feb 2018, Change 4 of 10 Dec 2025), p. 24 ↗65Is "pinning" or "tacking on" rank insignia hazing?
Yes. DoDI 1020.03 lists pinning or tacking on of rank insignia as an example of hazing.
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“Pressing any object into another person’s skin, regardless of whether it pierces the skin, such as “pinning” or “tacking on” of rank insignia, aviator wings, jump wings, diver insignia, badges, medals, or any other object.”
— DoDI 1020.03, Harassment Prevention and Response in the Armed Forces (8 Feb 2018, Change 4 of 10 Dec 2025), p. 25 ↗66Is extra military instruction (EMI) hazing?
No. Administrative corrective measures, EMI and command-authorized physical training are not hazing.
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“administrative corrective measures, extra military instruction, or command -authorized physical training”
— DoDI 1020.03, Harassment Prevention and Response in the Armed Forces (8 Feb 2018, Change 4 of 10 Dec 2025), p. 25 ↗67Does the victim's consent make hazing acceptable?
No. It is still hazing even with actual or implied consent from the victim, and it is prohibited in all settings, including off duty.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“Hazing is prohibited in all circumstances and environments including off -duty”
— DoDI 1020.03, Harassment Prevention and Response in the Armed Forces (8 Feb 2018, Change 4 of 10 Dec 2025), p. 25 ↗68What is bullying under DoD harassment policy?
Singling someone out from coworkers or the unit for ridicule because they are seen as different or weak. It is a form of harassment.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“the singling out of an individual from their coworkers, or unit, for ridicule because they are considered different or weak”
— DoDI 1020.03, Harassment Prevention and Response in the Armed Forces (8 Feb 2018, Change 4 of 10 Dec 2025), p. 23 ↗Know questions we're missing?
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