2-11 SUMMARY This   chapter   has   covered   the   Navy’s   view   of discipline as a method of training that corrects, molds, strengthens, or perfects mental faculties and character. The general authority and organizational authority of a petty  officer  was  explained  as  well  as  what  a  lawful order means. You have seen how unique the Navy is in giving you added responsibility and letting you develop to  the  fullest.  You  know  how  to  report  a  violation properly  by  using  the  report  chit.  You  have  seen  the processing of a chit through the chain of command, and you  are  aware  of  the  importance  of  the  rights  of  the accused. You    should    understand    that    along    with    your responsibility  you  need  to  use  good  judgment  when reporting major offenses. Some ideas were presented on how  to  correct  minor  violations  through  counseling, extended working hours, or the temporary loss of special privileges. No matter what your position, as a petty officer, you are a disciplinarian for the Navy. You will use at one time or another every form of discipline to get the job done. How you fare will depend on your approach. As a petty   officer,   you   have   the   responsibility   to   help maintain  good  order  and  discipline  within  the  Navy. When you place a person on report, you are stating that all other methods to maintain good order and discipline have failed. That means the only action left is for  the command to take appropriate disciplinary action against the person who has violated the UCMJ. As a petty officer, you not only will be watched by your superiors but also by your subordinates and peers. The time you take at the barbershop/beauty shop getting a neat haircut will not only keep you looking sharp in the eyes of the civilian community and your shipmates but will give you pride in yourself. Take pride in your crow (slang for PO rating badge).  Make  sure  it  is  sewn  on properly. Your appearance in uniform reflects the pride you have in the Navy and your self-respect. Wear your uniform with pride and dignity; you’ll not go wrong. REFERENCES Management Fundamentals: A Guide for Senior and Master Chief Petty Officers, NAVEDTRA 10049, Naval Education and Training Program Management   Support   Activity,   Pensacola,   FL, 1990. Manual for Courts-Martial, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, DC, 1998. Manual  of  the  Judge  Advocate  General,  JAGINST 5800.7,  Office  of  the  Judge  Advocate  General, Alexandria, VA, 1991. Standard  Organization  and  Regulations  of  the  U.S. Navy,  OPNAVINST  3120.32C,  Chief  of  Naval Operations, Washington, DC, 1994. United  States  Navy  Regulations,  Department  of  the Navy, Washington, DC, 1990. United States Navy Uniform Regulations, NAVPERS 15665I, Bureau of Naval Personnel, Washington, DC, 1995. REVIEW 1 ANSWERS A1. A PO’s general authority stems from article 1037 of U.S. Navy Regulations. A2. Command  organizational  structure  comes  from Standard Organization and Regulations of the U.S. Navy. A3. Petty officers derive their general authority from their rank and organizational authority from their   assigned   billets   within   a    particular command. A4. Nonpunitive    measures    are    extra     military instruction,   withholding   of   privileges,   and extension of working hours. A5. EMI  is  a  nonpunitive  military  duty  used  to correct an individual’s deficiency. A6. Some examples of privileges that can be withheld as   nonpunitive   measures   are   special  liberty, exchange of duty, special command programs, the use of base or ship libraries, base or ship movies,   base   parking,   and    base    special services events. REVIEW 2 ANSWERS A1. It  is  important  to  keep  the  chain  of  command informed  because  although  you  may  assign  a task   to   your   subordinates,   you   are   still responsible     to     your     superiors     for     its accomplishment.