27. OPNAVINST 5370.2C Navy Fraternization Policy

Question 1

Personal relationships between officer and enlisted
members which are unduly familiar and do not respect differences
in rank and grade are prohibited and violate long-standing custom
and tradition of the naval service is considered what?

Answer 1

FRATERNIZATION

Question 2

Relationships which
are unduly familiar between officers or between enlisted members of different rank or grade may considered what, and are what?

Answer 2

be prejudicial to good order
and discipline, bring discredit on the naval
service and are prohibited

Question 3

Is a relationship with an enlisted member of one service and an officer of another service considered fraternization?

Answer 3

Yes, if they reside within the same chain of command.

Question 4

Is a relationship with an enlisted member of the U.S. military and an officer of a foriegn government considered fraternization?

Answer 4

Yes, if they are with in the same chain of command.

Question 5

Why are personal relationships that are considered fraternization contrary to Naval custom?

Answer 5

because they undermine the respect for authority which is essential to the Navy’s ability to accomplish its military mission

Question 6

Fraternization is considered the use of a senior grade or position in such a way where it results in (or gives the appearance of…

Answer 6

favoritism, preferential
treatment, personal gain, or involves actions which otherwise may
reasonably be expected to undermine good order, discipline, authority, or high unit morale.

Question 7

“Fraternization” is the term traditionally used to

identify personal relationships which…

Answer 7

contravene the customary

bounds of acceptable senior-subordinate relationships.

Question 8

Examples of prohibited relationships include…

Answer 8

officer and enlisted
Chief Petty Officers and junior personnel
staff/instructor and student personnel
recruiting personnel and prospects,
applicants, or Delayed Entry Program (DEP) personnel

Question 9

When does a prospect become an applicant?

Answer 9

when processing for enlistment or appointment in any of the Armed
Forces by beginning to complete a DD Form 1966, NAVCRUIT 1100/11,
or comparable form

Question 10

What circumstances may be considered Prejudice to good order and discipline or bring discredit to the naval service?

Answer 10

Circumstances that:
call into question a senior’s objectivity
result in actual or apparent preferential treatment
undermine the authority of a senior
compromise the chain of command

Question 11

If the offending parties get married is it still considered fraternization?

Answer 11

yes

Question 12

Appropriate actions to address offending conduct includes…

Answer 12

counseling
issuing letters of instruction
comments on fitness reports or performance evaluations
reassignment
appropriate disciplinary steps when
necessary.