2-11 SUMMARY This  chapter  has  covered  the  Navy’s  view  of discipline as a method of training that corrects, molds, strengthens, or perfects mental faculties and character. The general authority and organizational authority of a petty officer was explained as well as what a lawful order means. You have seen how unique the Navy is in giving you added responsibility and letting you develop to the fullest. You know how to report a violation properly by using the report chit. You have seen the processing of a chit through the chain of command, and you are aware of the importance of the rights of the accused. You   should   understand   that   along   with   your responsibility you need to use good judgment when reporting major offenses. Some ideas were presented on how to correct minor violations through counseling, extended working hours, or the temporary loss of special privileges. No matter what your position, as a petty officer, you are a disciplinarian for the Navy. You will use at one time or another every form of discipline to get the job done. How you fare will depend on your approach. As a petty  officer,  you  have  the  responsibility  to  help maintain good order and discipline within the Navy. When you place a person on report, you are stating that all other methods to maintain good order and discipline have failed. That means the only action left is for the command to take appropriate disciplinary action against the person who has violated the UCMJ. As a petty officer, you not only will be watched by your superiors but also by your subordinates and peers. The time you take at the barbershop/beauty shop getting a neat haircut will not only keep you looking sharp in the eyes of the civilian community and your shipmates but will give you pride in yourself. Take pride in your crow (slang for PO rating badge). Make sure it is sewn on properly. Your appearance in uniform reflects the pride you have in the Navy and your self-respect. Wear your uniform with pride and dignity; you’ll not go wrong. REFERENCES Management Fundamentals: A Guide for Senior and Master Chief Petty Officers, NAVEDTRA 10049, Naval Education and Training Program Management  Support  Activity,  Pensacola,  FL, 1990. Manual for Courts-Martial, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, DC, 1998. Manual of the Judge Advocate General, JAGINST 5800.7, Office of the Judge Advocate General, Alexandria, VA, 1991. Standard Organization and Regulations of the U.S. Navy, OPNAVINST 3120.32C, Chief of Naval Operations, Washington, DC, 1994. United States Navy Regulations, Department of the Navy, Washington, DC, 1990. United States Navy Uniform Regulations, NAVPERS 15665I, Bureau of Naval Personnel, Washington, DC, 1995. REVIEW 1 ANSWERS A1. A PO’s general authority stems from article 1037 of U.S. Navy Regulations. A2. Command organizational structure comes from Standard Organization and Regulations of the U.S. Navy. A3. Petty officers derive their general authority from their rank and organizational authority from their  assigned  billets  within  a   particular command. A4. Nonpunitive   measures   are   extra    military instruction,  withholding  of  privileges,  and extension of working hours. A5. EMI is a nonpunitive military duty used to correct an individual’s deficiency. A6. Some examples of privileges that can be withheld as  nonpunitive  measures  are  special liberty, exchange of duty, special command programs, the use of base or ship libraries, base or ship movies,  base  parking,  and   base   special services events. REVIEW 2 ANSWERS A1. It is important to keep the chain of command informed because although you may assign a task  to  your  subordinates,  you  are  still responsible    to    your    superiors    for    its accomplishment.