Those are only a few of the violations you must report. For a complete picture of the violations you must report, examine the  Uniform Code of Military Justice  (UCMJ). Doing so will help you recognize offenses which are major violations. Violations That Should Not Be Reported Now that you have read about some of the major violations you should report, consider some minor violations you should not report. These simply involve inadequate behavior that stems from not doing the job or meeting standards. Some examples are as follows:    Being late from time to time for routine muster    Falling down on the job from time to time and also lack of attention to nonvital details    Occasionally not completing work on time This type of behavior usually is not serious enough for placing a person on report. However, it does require some  form  of  action  by  you,  such  as  counseling, lowering of evaluations, extension of working hours, or  withholding  of  special  privileges  for  a  time.  Be mindful that this type of behavior is usually minor in nature  but  also  may  be  the  beginning  of  a  behavior pattern leading to something more serious. Reporting minor offenses that are not habitual or extreme burdens the legal system unnecessarily and tells your superiors you are not fulfilling your responsibility as a leader to counsel  and  discipline  your  subordinates.  That  does not mean reporting an offender shows a failure on your part.  Just  be  sure  you  have  done  everything  in  your power to straighten out an offender before placing him or her on report for repeated minor offenses. UNIFORMS Learning Objectives: Identify how to conduct sea-bag inspections. Identify the correct manner of wearing a petty officer’s insignias. Uniforms  are  observed  and  evaluated  as  part  of military bearing. Each Sailor was issued an allowance of uniforms and accessories upon joining the Navy and is  subsequently  charged  with  upkeep,  maintenance, and proper use of each garment. As petty officers, we not  only  must  be  mindful  of  our  appearance  but  we must  compliment  or  correct  our  subordinates’ appearance. Observations on appearance must be part of each Sailor’s training in order for them to set a good example.   With   this   in   mind,   we   should   be knowledgeable of the various uniforms and the correct way to wear those uniforms. SEA-BAG INSPECTIONS As  part  of  a  Sailor’s  general  military  duties,  a second  class  petty  officer  may  be  assigned  to  hold sea-bag  inspections.  Initial  uniform  requirements  for enlisted  personnel  will  be  provided  at  the  Recruit Training  Center  in  compliance  with  DoD  Directive 1338.5  and  DoD  Instruction  1338.18,  Armed Forces Clothing Monetary Allowance Policy and Procedures. Individuals  are  responsible  for  properly  maintaining uniforms appropriate to assigned duties. The minimum numbers of uniform components required are listed in United States Navy Uniform Regulations,  NAVPERS 15665.  The  United States Navy Uniform Regulations also  states  that  commanding  officers  shall  require clothing of all E-1/E-2/E-3 personnel to be inspected at regular intervals to ensure that each person possesses a complete  sea  bag.  Clothing  of  petty  officers (E-4/E-5/E-6) may be inspected on an individual basis as appropriate. Only those items listed in tables found in the Uniform Regulations may be required for uniform sea-bag inspection. Prior to transfer to another ship or station the sea bags of all E-1/E-2/E-3 personnel shall be inspected, and the individual shall be required to have at least the items and quantities indicated in tables found in the Uniform Regulations. In addition, inspections often are held on individuals placed on restriction or those returning from an unauthorized status. The sea-bag allowance is reviewed on regular bases. This  means  that  to  perform  sea-bag  inspections,  a current  copy  of  the  Uniform Regulations  along  with current changes must be obtained and used to perform the inspection. Anytime an inspection is held the person being inspected shall have all items as required by the Uniform Regulations. Remember these required items are  supported  for  upkeep,  replacement,  and maintenance  by  annual  clothing  allowances.  No excuses should be accepted for not having the required sea bag. The  Uniform  Regulations  call  for  uniform components  of  E-l  through  E-6  personnel  to  have 2-8 Q8. Being late for a routine muster is an offense that must be reported. 1. True 2. False REVIEW QUESTION