CHAPTER 6PROGRAMS AND POLICIESLEARNING OBJECTIVESUpon completion of this chapter, you should be able to do the following:1. Identify the Navy programs affecting the2. State the function and purpose of the Navy’swelfare and morale of Navy personnel andintegrity and efficiency programs.their families.The assistance programs covered in thischapter are important to the welfare of our sailorsand their families. You, as the leading chiefpetty officer (LCPO), should have an under-standing of these programs so that you canadvise and support your division. Also includedare the Navy’s Pride and ProfessionalismProgram, Personal Excellence Program, and theIntegrity and Efficiency Program.ASSISTANCE PROGRAMSAssistance programs included in this chapterprovide Navy policy, guidance, and, in somecases, professional help in a variety of areas. Thischapter provides information and referencesabout the following programs:Single ParentingFamily AdvocacyFamily Service CentersOmbudsman ProgramCasualty AssistanceNavy Welfare/Recreation/Afloat RecreationPersonal Financial PlanningHousing Entitlements6-1Navy Sponsor ProgramOverseas Duty Support ProgramAdditional assistance organizationsSINGLE PARENTINGMany of our sailors today are single sponsorsor military couples with dependents. These familysituations cause these sailors to make plansthat will ensure adequate dependent care whileallowing them to travel worldwide. All singlesponsors and military couples with dependentsmust have a formalized dependent care plan. Theplan provides regular counseling for all singlesponsors and military couples with dependents onthe full scope of their responsibilities. Completionof the Dependent Care Certificate (OPNAV1740/1) identifies designated custodians whowill assume responsibility for the members’dependents in their absence.Success of this policy depends upon positivecommand support. Coordination of sponsor,overseas screening, and family service programsis essential.U.S. Navy Single Sponsor/Military Couplewith Dependent(s) Dependent Care Policy, OP-NAVINST 1740.4, outlines command andindividual responsibilities. This instruction pro-vides a dependent care counseling checklist. Thischecklist is useful in helping your personnel withtheir planning.
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