FRATERNIZATION

If you believe that you have been sexually harassed, talk about your concerns or objections directly with the person who is behaving in a harassing way. If you are subjected to or observe objectionable behavior, you should promptly notify the chain of command if one of the following conditions exists: � The objectionable behavior does not stop, � The situation is not resolved, � Addressing the objectionable behavior directly with the person concerned is not reasonable under the circumstances, or � The behavior is clearly criminal in nature. If the person whose behavior is objectionable is a direct superior in the chain of command or if the chain of command condones (tolerates) the conduct or ignores a report, the person subjected to or who has observed the objectionable behavior should promptly communicate the incident through other available means. When possible, always use your chain of command; but, if your boss allows the conduct or ignores a report of objectionable behavior, use other means to report it. REVIEW 7 QUESTIONS Q1. Improper conduct is sexual harassment if what situations occur? a. b. c. Q2. List the criteria for a person’s behavior to be termed sexual harassment. a. b. c. Q3. Whose perceptions count when there is unwelcome behavior? Q4. Your LCPO offers you high marks on your evals in exchange for sexual favors. What type of sexual harassment is this? Q5. Displaying sexual posters or using sexual ex p l i c i t l a n g u a g e c r e a t e s w h a t t y p e o f environment? Q6. How has the Navy made it easier to understand the wide range of good to bad behavior? a. b. c. FRATERNIZATION Learning Objectives: When you finish this chapter, you will be able to— � Recognize the fraternization policy. � Identify the consequences of not observing this policy. Article 1165 (Fraternization Prohibited) of the U.S. Navy Regulations states: “No person in the Navy is to enter a personal relationship that is unduly familiar, does not respect differences in rank, and is prejudicial to good order and discipline.” Some relationships between Navy members violate naval traditions. Unduly familiar relationships can exist between officers, officer and enlisted persons, or between enlisted persons. If there is an unduly familiar relationship between a supervisor and a subordinate, the relationship isn’t right and harms good order and discipline. Breaking the rules on fraternization among Regular and Reserve personnel may result in administrative or punitive action. 1-22 Student Notes: