STANDARD ORGANIZATION AND REGULATIONS OF THE U.S. NAVY

1156. Forwarding Individual Requests Requests from persons in the naval service shall be acted upon promptly. When addressed to higher authority, requests shall be forwarded without delay. The reason should be stated w h e n a r e q u e s t i s n o t a p p r o v e d o r recommended. 1157. Leave and Liberty Leave and liberty will be granted to the maximum extent practicable. 1159. Possession of Weapons Personnel may not have any weapons or explosives in their possession without proper authority. 1160. Possession of Government Property Personnel shall not possess, without permission, any property of the United States except what is needed in the performance of their duty. 1162. Alcoholic Beverages The personal possession of any alcoholic beverages aboard any ship is prohibited. The transportation aboard ship of alcoholic beverages for personal use ashore is authorized subject to the discretion of and under regulations established by the commanding officer. 1164. Equal Opportunity and Treatment All persons in the Department of the Navy regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, or national origin, consistent with requirements for physical capabilities, will be afforded equal opportunity and treatment. 1165. Fraternization Prohibited 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. 1166. Sexual Harassment Do not make offensive verbal comments, gestures, or physical contact in the work environment. Do not use implicit or explicit sexual behavior to control other personnel. 1167. Supremacist Activities No person in the Naval service shall participate in any organization that espouses supremacist causes; attempts to create illegal discrimination based on race, creed, color, sex, religion, or national origin; advocates the use of force or violence against the government of the United States or the government of any state, territory, district, or possession thereof, or the government of any subdivision therein; or otherwise engages in efforts to deprive individuals of their civil rights. STANDARD ORGANIZATION AND REGULATIONS OF THE U.S. NAVY The Standard Organization and Regulations of the U.S. Navy, OPNAVINST 3120.32, provides regulations and guidance governing the conduct of all members of the Navy. This instruction specifies duties and r e s p o n s i b i l i t i e s o f p e r s o n n e l w i t h i n a u n i t organization—from the commanding officer down to the messenger of the watch. Naval personnel who fail to comply with regulations may be awarded punishment based on the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ). Many regulations are printed on large posters and posted in conspicuous locations aboard naval units. Excerpts from the Standard Organization and Regulations of the U.S. Navy This section contains some of the articles contained in chapter 5, “Regulations,” of the OPNAVINST 3120.32. Self-explanatory articles are shown in block quotation exactly as stated in the OPNAVINST 3120.32. Sections that are lengthy or difficult to interpret are paraphrased to briefly explain the contents of the regulation. 2-13 Student Notes: