CHAPTER 6
PROGRAMS AND POLICIES
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Upon completion of this chapter, you should be able to do the following:
1. Identify the Navy programs affecting the
2. State the function and purpose of the Navy’s
welfare and morale of Navy personnel and
integrity and efficiency programs.
their families.
The assistance programs covered in this
chapter are important to the welfare of our sailors
and their families. You, as the leading chief
petty officer (LCPO), should have an under-
standing of these programs so that you can
advise and support your division. Also included
are the Navy’s Pride and Professionalism
Program, Personal Excellence Program, and the
Integrity and Efficiency Program.
ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS
Assistance programs included in this chapter
provide Navy policy, guidance, and, in some
cases, professional help in a variety of areas. This
chapter provides information and references
about the following programs:
Single Parenting
Family Advocacy
Family Service Centers
Ombudsman Program
Casualty Assistance
Navy Welfare/Recreation/Afloat Recreation
Personal Financial Planning
Housing Entitlements
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Navy Sponsor Program
Overseas Duty Support Program
Additional assistance organizations
SINGLE PARENTING
Many of our sailors today are single sponsors
or military couples with dependents. These family
situations cause these sailors to make plans
that will ensure adequate dependent care while
allowing them to travel worldwide. All single
sponsors and military couples with dependents
must have a formalized dependent care plan. The
plan provides regular counseling for all single
sponsors and military couples with dependents on
the full scope of their responsibilities. Completion
of the Dependent Care Certificate (OPNAV
1740/1) identifies designated custodians who
will assume responsibility for the members’
dependents in their absence.
Success of this policy depends upon positive
command support. Coordination of sponsor,
overseas screening, and family service programs
is essential.
U.S. Navy Single Sponsor/Military Couple
with Dependent(s) Dependent Care Policy, OP-
NAVINST 1740.4, outlines command and
individual responsibilities. This instruction pro-
vides a dependent care counseling checklist. This
checklist is useful in helping your personnel with
their planning.
