2-11SUMMARYThis chapter has covered the Navy’s view ofdiscipline as a method of training that corrects, molds,strengthens, or perfects mental faculties and character.The general authority and organizational authority of apetty officer was explained as well as what a lawfulorder means. You have seen how unique the Navy is ingiving you added responsibility and letting you developto the fullest. You know how to report a violationproperly by using the report chit. You have seen theprocessing of a chit through the chain of command, andyou are aware of the importance of the rights of theaccused.You should understand that along with yourresponsibility you need to use good judgment whenreporting major offenses. Some ideas were presented onhow to correct minor violations through counseling,extended working hours, or the temporary loss of specialprivileges.No matter what your position, as a petty officer, youare a disciplinarian for the Navy. You will use at onetime or another every form of discipline to get the jobdone. How you fare will depend on your approach. As apetty officer, you have the responsibility to helpmaintain good order and discipline within the Navy.When you place a person on report, you are stating thatall other methods to maintain good order and disciplinehave failed. That means the only action left is for thecommand to take appropriate disciplinary action againstthe person who has violated the UCMJ.As a petty officer, you not only will be watched byyour superiors but also by your subordinates and peers.The time you take at the barbershop/beauty shop gettinga neat haircut will not only keep you looking sharp in theeyes of the civilian community and your shipmates butwill give you pride in yourself. Take pride in your crow(slang for PO rating badge). Make sure it is sewn onproperly. Your appearance in uniform reflects the prideyou have in the Navy and your self-respect. Wear youruniform with pride and dignity; you’ll not go wrong.REFERENCESManagement Fundamentals: A Guide for Senior andMaster Chief Petty Officers,NAVEDTRA 10049,Naval Education and Training ProgramManagement Support Activity, Pensacola, FL,1990.Manual for Courts-Martial, U.S. Government PrintingOffice, Washington, DC, 1998.Manual of the Judge Advocate General, JAGINST5800.7, Office of the Judge Advocate General,Alexandria, VA, 1991.Standard Organization and Regulations of the U.S.Navy, OPNAVINST 3120.32C, Chief of NavalOperations, Washington, DC, 1994.United States Navy Regulations, Department of theNavy, Washington, DC, 1990.United States Navy Uniform Regulations, NAVPERS15665I, Bureau of Naval Personnel, Washington,DC, 1995.REVIEW 1 ANSWERSA1.A PO’s general authority stems from article 1037ofU.S. Navy Regulations.A2.Command organizational structure comes fromStandard Organization and Regulations of theU.S. Navy.A3.Petty officers derive theirgeneral authority fromtheir rank and organizational authority fromtheir assigned billets within a particularcommand.A4.Nonpunitive measures are extra militaryinstruction, withholding of privileges, andextension of working hours.A5.EMI is a nonpunitive military duty used tocorrect an individual’s deficiency.A6.Some examples of privileges that can be withheldas nonpunitive measures are special liberty,exchange of duty, special command programs,the use of base or ship libraries, base or shipmovies, base parking, and base specialservices events.REVIEW 2 ANSWERSA1.It is important to keep the chain of commandinformed because although you may assign atask to your subordinates, you are stillresponsible to your superiors for itsaccomplishment.
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