1156. Forwarding Individual Requests
Requests from persons in the naval service
shall be acted upon promptly. When addressed
to higher authority, requests shall be forwarded
without delay. The reason should be stated
w h e n a r e q u e s t i s n o t a p p r o v e d o r
recommended.
1157. Leave and Liberty
Leave and liberty will be granted to the
maximum extent practicable.
1159. Possession of Weapons
Personnel may not have any weapons or explosives
in their possession without proper authority.
1160. Possession of Government Property
Personnel shall not possess, without
permission, any property of the United States
except what is needed in the performance of
their duty.
1162. Alcoholic Beverages
The personal possession of any alcoholic beverages
aboard any ship is prohibited. The transportation aboard
ship of alcoholic beverages for personal use ashore is
authorized subject to the discretion of and under
regulations established by the commanding officer.
1164. Equal Opportunity and Treatment
All persons in the Department of the Navy
regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, or national
origin, consistent with requirements for physical
capabilities, will be afforded equal opportunity and
treatment.
1165. Fraternization Prohibited
No person in the Navy is to enter a personal
relationship that is unduly familiar, does not respect
differences in rank, and is prejudicial to good order and
discipline.
1166. Sexual Harassment
Do not make offensive verbal comments, gestures,
or physical contact in the work environment. Do not use
implicit or explicit sexual behavior to control other
personnel.
1167. Supremacist Activities
No person in the Naval service shall
participate in any organization that espouses
supremacist causes; attempts to create illegal
discrimination based on race, creed, color, sex,
religion, or national origin; advocates the use of
force or violence against the government of the
United States or the government of any state,
territory, district, or possession thereof, or the
government of any subdivision therein; or
otherwise engages in efforts to deprive
individuals of their civil rights.
STANDARD ORGANIZATION AND
REGULATIONS OF THE U.S. NAVY
The Standard Organization and Regulations of the
U.S. Navy, OPNAVINST 3120.32, provides regulations
and guidance governing the conduct of all members of
the Navy. This instruction specifies duties and
r e s p o n s i b i l i t i e s o f p e r s o n n e l w i t h i n a u n i t
organization—from the commanding officer down to
the messenger of the watch.
Naval personnel who fail to comply with
regulations may be awarded punishment based on the
Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ). Many
regulations are printed on large posters and posted in
conspicuous locations aboard naval units.
Excerpts from the Standard Organization and
Regulations of the U.S. Navy
This section contains some of the articles contained
in chapter 5, “Regulations,” of the OPNAVINST
3120.32. Self-explanatory articles are shown in block
quotation exactly as stated in the OPNAVINST
3120.32. Sections that are lengthy or difficult to
interpret are paraphrased to briefly explain the contents
of the regulation.
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