WORK-RELATED PROBLEMSWork-related problems are situations that affect aperson’s job performance. A work-related problemmight be a situation in which a person feels mistreatedby a senior. It could also be a situation in which a personneeds leave or liberty because of an illness in the family.The chain of command is responsible to each Navymember for solving work-related problems. When aperson’s immediate senior is unable to resolve aproblem, the next senior in the chain of command triesto solve the problem. If the senior at that level ofcommand is unable to resolve the problem, it then goesto the next level in the chain of command. The problemcontinues to be referred to each level in the chain ofcommand until it is resolved. You must always use thechain of command when seeking solutions towork-related problems.TYPICAL CHAIN OF COMMANDFigure 6-8 shows a typical shipboard, straight-linechain of command from the nonrated level to thecommanding officer. An aircraft squadron’s chain ofcommand includes a branch officer.For watch-standing assignments, the chain ofcommand includes a section leader (not shown). Thesection leader may be from your division but often is apetty officer from another division. The section leadermakes watch assignments for all personnel assigned tothe section. Inform the section leader of situations, suchas leave or special liberty, that affect your availabilityfor watch assignments.In most cases, the chain of command shown infigure 6-8 is complete. However, the chain of commanddoes not stop with the commanding officer. Remember,all people in the military are responsible to theirseniors!The chain of command extends from nonratedpersonnel all the way to the President of the UnitedStates. Figure 6-8 shows the shipboard chain ofcommand from the nonrated person to the commandingofficer. Figure 6-9 shows a typical chain of commandfrom the President to the commanding officer of a ship.To learn your chain of command, ask someone in theadministrative (Admin) office to show you thecommand’s organizational chart.6-15Student Notes:Figure 6-8.—Typical shipboard chain of command.Figure 6-9.—Typical chain of command from the CO of a shipto the President.
Integrated Publishing, Inc. - A (SDVOSB) Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business
