OPNAVINST 5370.2C Navy Fraternization Policy Flashcards
The policy of OPNAVINST 5370.2C states:
personal relationships between officer and enlisted members which are unduly familiar and do not respect the differences in rank and grade are prohibited and violate long-standing custom and tradition of the naval service
Which article of US Navy Regulations is a lawful general order pertaining to fraternization?
Article 1165
Why are unduly relationships between officer and enlisted contrary to naval customs?
they undermine the respect for authority which is essential to the Navy’s ability to accomplish military mission
Define fraternization
personal relationships which contravene the customary bounds of acceptable senior-subordinate relationships
True or False. Fraternization applies regardless of service affiliation including foreign military services.
true
True or False. Fraternization is a gender-neutral concept.
true
What are the guidelines for personal relationships between (E-1 to E-6) and (E7-E9) if assigned to the same command
prohibited if they are unduly familiar and do not respect the differences in grade or rank
What are the guidelines on relationships between staff/instructors and students at a training command, and recruiting personnel and prospects or applicants?
prohibited
What 3 types of prohibited relationships?
- between officer and enlisted
- between E7-E9 and E1-E6
- when prejudicial to good order to naval service
How is fraternization punishable?
under the UCMJ
True or False. Marriage excuses or mitigates conduct, which constitutes fraternization, between offending parties.
False
Can service members that are married to each other be assigned in the same chain of command?
No
Who does the responsibility for preventing inappropriate relationships fall on?
the senior member
Who is accountable when an inappropriate relationship is maintained?
senior and junior member
