Q3. What theory of punishment does the Navy use?Q4. What two things should a recipient of Navypunishment remember?a.b.REGULATIONS THAT GOVERN THEU.S. NAVYLearning Objectives: When you finish this chapter,you will be able to—Recall various parts of the Navy Regulations andUniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ)articles.Identify types of courts-martial, purpose of thereport of offense, and the procedures for redressof grievance.Figure 2-2 shows the three official sources that setforth the basic disciplinary laws for the Navy. Thesesources are the Uniform Code of Military Justice(UCMJ) (contained in the Manual for Courts-Martial,1995 Edition), United States Navy Regulations(commonly called Navy Regs), and the StandardOrganization and Regulations of the U.S. Navy .You probably have heard the saying: “Ignorance ofthe law is no excuse.” This is a true saying. If it weren’t,personnel could excuse their misconduct merely bysaying they didn’t know there was a law against it.When you entered the Navy, you agreed to live by theNavy’s laws and regulations. However, you do needtime to learn all the rules you must obey. You shouldmake every effort to learn them as soon as possible toavoid embarrassing situations.The U.S. Navy Regulations you must learn about arediscussed first. Then the Standard Organization andRegulations of the U.S. Navyand the UCMJ arediscussed.U.S. NAVY REGULATIONSThe articles published in United States NavyRegulations describe the principal parts of theDepartment of the Navy. They also describe the duties,authority, and responsibilities of some of the officeswithin the Department of the Navy, such as theSecretary of the Navy, the Chief of Naval Operations,and the commanding officer. You will find theregulations concerning the honors and ceremoniesgiven to civilian and military officials of the UnitedStates and foreign governments in the Navy Regs.U.S. Navy Regulations describe the rights andresponsibilities of all Navy members. As you becomemore familiar with the regulations that govern the Navy,you can see that they are written to protect you and toprovide guidance affecting your day-to-day routine.The Chief of Naval Operations is responsible forensuring the U.S. Navy Regulations conform to thecurrent needs of the Department of the Navy. U.S. NavyRegulations and changes to it are issued by theSecretary of the Navy after being approved by thePresident of the United States.Summaries and Excerpts from NavyRegulationsThis section lists articles (with a condensation oftheir text, if appropriate) from United States NavyRegulations, 1990, that all personnel in the Navy shouldknow. This listing serves only as a starting place for youto learn about Navy regulations. You are responsiblefor learning and obeying all regulations. These2-6Student Notes:Figure 2-2.—Three official sources for basic disciplinary laws.
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