10-29them.Identification tags (dog tags) are designed for theidentification and casualty reporting of members whobecome casualties and for grave registration ofmembers who die in a combat zone. As soon as possibleafter reporting for active duty, each Navy member isissued two complete identification tags.I d e n t i fi c a t i o n t a g s a r e m a d e o f m e t a l ,approximately 2 inches long by 1 1/8 inches wide, andattached to a 25-inch necklace. These tags are aprescribed part of your uniform and must be kept in yourpossession. When prescribed by directives, they areworn suspended from the neck under the clothing.When not required to be worn, they should be regardedas part of your equipment and will be regularlyinspected as such.Identification tags must be worn while you are onactive duty in the Navy under the following conditions:In time of warIn time of national emergencyWhen engaged in flight operationsWhen traveling in aircraftWhen reporting to an armed forces medicalfacility for treatmentWhen prescribed by the Chief of NavalOperations (CNO)When prescribed by competent authorityEach tag is embossed with the followinginformation:First line—Last name, first name, and middleinitial of the wearer; that is, DOE, John R. When thespace provided for the first line is insufficient for thename as prescribed above, the first line will contain onlythe last name.Second Line—The first name and middle initial, ifneeded.Third line—Military personnel identificationnumber (SSN), the letters USN, and the blood type andRh factor.Fourth line—The religious preference of thewearer.REVIEW 5 QUESTIONSQ1. Name five actions that you should not take withregard to your ID card.a.b.c.d.e.Q2. Describe the difference between the purpose forthe military ID card and dog tags in wartime.Q3. List the information contained on the dog tags.a.b.c.d.GROOMING STANDARDSLearning Objective: When you finish this chapter, youwill be able to—Recognize grooming standards for men andwomen.Grooming standards are based on severalelements—including neatness, cleanliness, safety,military image, and appearance in uniform. Thestandards aren’t intended to be overly restrictive ordesigned to isolate Navy men and women from society.The limits are reasonable; they make sure that personalappearance contributes to a favorable military image,Student Notes:
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