1130. Officer’s Duties Relative to Laws, Orders and Regulations

that exceeds 18 percent simple interest per year. Personnel may not act as a salesperson or an agent or engage in a business on board without permission of the commanding officer. 1115. Report of Fraud Any suspicions of fraud, collusion, or improper conduct in matters concerning supplies and repairs should be reported to proper authority. 1125. Inspection of the Record of a Person in the Naval Service A person’s naval record is maintained by the Chief of Naval Personnel or the Commandant of the Marine Corps. The record must be available for inspection by that person or an authorized agent designated in writing by that person. 1130. Officer’s Duties Relative to Laws, Orders and Regulations All officers in the naval service will acquaint themselves with and obey the laws, regulations, and orders relating to the Department of the Navy. They will also, as far as their authority extends, enforce these laws, regulations, and orders. They should faithfully and truthfully discharge the duties of their office to the best of their ability in conformance with existing orders and regulations and their solemn profession of the oath of office. In the absence of instructions, they will act in conformity with the policies and customs of the service to protect the public interest. 1132. Compliance With Lawful Orders All persons in the naval service are required to obey readily and strictly, and to execute promptly, the lawful orders of their superiors. 1133. Language Reflecting on a Superior Do not use language that diminishes the confidence and respect due superior officers. 1134. Exchange of Duty An assigned duty may not be changed with another person (such as trading watches) without permission from proper authority. 1137. Obligation To Report Offenses All offenses observed should reported to the proper authority. be 1138. Responsibilities Concerning Marijuana, Narcotics, and Other Controlled Substances Personnel may not bring on board any naval activity, or have in their possession at any time, marijuana, narcotics, or any controlled substances. 1143. Report of a Communicable Disease Personnel should report any suspicions of communicable disease to their medical represent- ative. 1144. Immunization Personnel must take the immunizations pre- scribed for them as scheduled. 1145. Service Examinations No persons in the Navy, without proper authority, should have or attempt to have in their possession, any examination papers, any part or copy thereof, or any examination answer sheets. They also will not obtain, sell, publish, give, purchase, receive, or reproduce any of these examination products. 1150. Redress of Wrong Committed by a Superior A person who believes a superior exercises authority in an unjust or cruel manner or is guilty of misconduct should submit a complaint to his or her commanding officer. 2-12