Chapter 6 Programs and Policies

CHAPTER 6 PROGRAMS AND POLICIES LEARNING OBJECTIVES Upon completion of this chapter, you should be able to do the following: 1. Identify the Navy programs affecting the 2. State the function and purpose of the Navy’s welfare and morale of Navy personnel and integrity and efficiency programs. their families. The assistance programs covered in this chapter are important to the welfare of our sailors and their families. You, as the leading chief petty officer (LCPO), should have an under- standing of these programs so that you can advise and support your division. Also included are the Navy’s Pride and Professionalism Program, Personal Excellence Program, and the Integrity and Efficiency Program. ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS Assistance programs included in this chapter provide Navy policy, guidance, and, in some cases, professional help in a variety of areas. This chapter provides information and references about the following programs: Single Parenting Family Advocacy Family Service Centers Ombudsman Program Casualty Assistance Navy Welfare/Recreation/Afloat Recreation Personal Financial Planning Housing Entitlements 6-1 Navy Sponsor Program Overseas Duty Support Program Additional assistance organizations SINGLE PARENTING Many of our sailors today are single sponsors or military couples with dependents. These family situations cause these sailors to make plans that will ensure adequate dependent care while allowing them to travel worldwide. All single sponsors and military couples with dependents must have a formalized dependent care plan. The plan provides regular counseling for all single sponsors and military couples with dependents on the full scope of their responsibilities. Completion of the Dependent Care Certificate (OPNAV 1740/1) identifies designated custodians who will assume responsibility for the members’ dependents in their absence. Success of this policy depends upon positive command support. Coordination of sponsor, overseas screening, and family service programs is essential. U.S. Navy Single Sponsor/Military Couple with Dependent(s) Dependent Care Policy, OP- NAVINST 1740.4, outlines command and individual responsibilities. This instruction pro- vides a dependent care counseling checklist. This checklist is useful in helping your personnel with their planning.