CHAPTER 2MILITARY CONDUCT AND JUSTICEBecause the United States Navy is a military serviceand since you are a member of the U.S. Navy, you areexpected to be military in the best sense of the term. Youare expected to know the traditions of the Navy, itscustoms, and its language. You should understand theorganization and mission of the Navy and the “why”behind the Navy’s discipline and its drills. In the front ofthis manual is the Navy Creed; if you haven’t read it,read it now. You will see the importance of yourresponsibilities and duties to your Country and to theNavy.In this chapter, you will learn about militaryconduct, which includes the conduct expected of you ifyou should become a prisoner of war. You will also learnabout the military police, the purpose of discipline andpunishment, and the three sources that set forth the basicdisciplinary laws for the U.S. Navy. Those sources areU.S. Navy Regulations, Standard Organization andRegulations of the U.S. Navy, and the Uniform Code ofMilitary Justice (UCMJ).PERSONAL CONDUCTLearning Objective: When you finish this chapter, youwill be able to—Identify the personal characteristics of a goodSailor.Every Sailor in the Navy should set an example ofhigh personal and military ideals. Every Sailor shouldalways set a good example for other, perhaps younger,nonrated personnel. Remember, a good Sailor alwaysdoes the following:Acts in a military and seamanlike manner.Puts the good of the ship and the Navy beforepersonal likes and dislikes.Obeys the rules of military courtesy and etiquetteas well as the rules of military law.Demonstrates loyalty, self-control, honesty, andtruthfulness.Knows what to do in an emergency and how to doit with the least waste of time and with minimumconfusionAs a Sailor, you represent the Navy. People formtheir opinions of the Navy based on your appearanceand actions. Always wear your uniform with pride.Conduct yourself in a manner that will reflect credit onyou and the Navy. In effect, you conduct the business ofpublic relations for the Navy. The way in which you sellthe Navy to civilians and the way you sell yourself toyour superiors and shipmates determines their opinionof you and of the Navy.A good Sailor is morally responsible. That meansyou know what’s right and what’s wrong, and you try todo what is right. As a morally responsible person, youperform all assigned duties as correctly and timely ashumanly possible without worrying about personal gainor inconveniences.To succeed in any line of work, you must be devotedto duty and be able to take orders. Shipboard life is soexacting that a team of members must do many tasks;one person alone cannot do them. In battle or in solvinga battle problem, all personnel must work as a team; andit doesn’t make any difference whether the teamconsists of a few or many members.The Navy isn’t the place for the immatureself-seeker who puts forth his/her best efforts only whensome personal advantage is to be gained. Also, the Navydoesn’t have room for the resentful, hardheaded,self-important person who can’t take an order. Rulesand regulations serve as guides for daily living and, iffollowed by all, make life more pleasant and easier forall hands.2-1I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to thecountry for which it stands, one nation, indivisible, under God, withliberty and justice for all.
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