familiar with. When ranking people based on a written evaluation, be sure you are ranking the individual on his or her merits and not on the originators skill as an evaluation writer. For  small  commands,  the  ranking  process  is relatively simple. For larger commands, it can be a tedious process which can take several days. The steps for this ranking method are as follows: Step 1. Step 2. Step 3. Step 4. Step 5. Step 6. Step 7. Prepare a form similar to the one illustrated in figure 3-2. Allow a line for each person to be evaluated within your command. Fill in the name of each person to be evaluated both down the side of the form and across the top of the form. Provide each member of the ranking board with a copy of the form and a copy of each eval to be ranked. Starting with the first eval, compare Adams to Warren. Make the comparison without considering any other person. Draw an arrow, in the appropriate grid square, pointing to the better performer Continue this one-on-one comparison until an arrow appears in every block. Each board member counts the number of arrows pointing TO each name. Remember, the same names appear on the top and on the side of the form. Count all of them Add the totals for each name from all of the ranking board members. The name with the greatest number of arrows is ranked #1. Who must be ranked? The top 50 percent of E-6 through E-8 personnel whose performance evaluations were graded 4.0 must be ranked. This ranking is mandatory on periodic, advancement frocking, and special reports, except reports on students under instruction. Ranking is optional on transfer and separation reports. UNIFORM MATTERS The traditional Navy uniform has long been a mark of distinction for men and women in the Navy. The uniform is an important element in the morale, pride, discipline, and effectiveness of the Navy. The purpose of the U.S. Navy uniform policy is to prescribe uniform wear for Navy persomel at all activities so that they present a uniform image worldwide. The Bureau of Naval Personnel (BUPERS) is charged by the Chief of Naval Operations, through the Navy Uniform Board, to continuously review U.S. Navy uniform matters. Composition and functions of the Navy Uniform Board are set forth in OPNAVINST 5420.58. Reports of the Navy Uniform Board are forwarded to the Chief of Naval Operations via the Chief of Naval Personnel and Vice Chief of Naval Operations. The Navy Uniform Board continually reviews the uniform situation in the Navy. In its review, the board considers the following: Significant changes in styles Technical improvements in fabrics Problems reported by commands Wearers’ views The Board also conducts periodic surveys throughout  the  Navy.  A  significant  number  of recommendations  regarding  uniform  changes  are received from the senior and master chiefs in the fleet who deal with uniform problems on a regular basis. You might, at some point, need to address questions, suggestions, or complaints to the Uniform Board on behalf of your shipmates. The process is relatively informal. The preferred method is to write a letter to the Director of Uniform Matters at the following address: Director of Uniform Matters BUPERS 333, Navy Annex Washington, DC 20370-5004 You should send the letter through the normal chain of command. State the uniform discrepancies you have observed  along  with  any  possible  solutions  or recommendations. CASUALTY ASSISTANCE CALLS PROGRAM The broad purpose of the Casualty Assistance Calls Program (CACP) is to offer support to the next of kin of Navy members involved in a casualty. The CACP offers support in the following ways: Assuring the next of kin that the Navy is interested in their well-being Showing concern for members reported missing while the search for them is under way 3-14