familiar with. When ranking people based on a written evaluation, be sure you are ranking the individual on his or her merits and not on the originators skill as an evaluation  writer. For   small   commands,   the   ranking   process   is relatively simple. For larger commands, it can be a tedious process which can take several days. The steps for this ranking method are as follows: Step 1. Step 2. Step 3. Step 4. Step 5. Step 6. Step 7. Prepare a form similar to the one illustrated in figure 3-2. Allow a line for each person to be evaluated within your command. Fill  in  the  name  of  each  person  to  be evaluated both down the side of the form and across the top of the form. Provide each member of the ranking board with a copy of the form and a copy of each eval to be ranked. Starting with the first eval, compare Adams to  Warren.  Make  the  comparison  without considering any other person. Draw an arrow, in the appropriate grid square, pointing to the better  performer Continue this one-on-one comparison until an arrow appears in every block. Each board member counts the number of arrows  pointing  TO  each  name.  Remember, the same names appear on the top and on the side of the form. Count all of them Add the totals for each name from all of the ranking board members. The name with the greatest number of arrows is ranked #1. Who must be ranked? The top 50 percent of E-6 through  E-8  personnel  whose  performance  evaluations were  graded  4.0  must  be  ranked.  This  ranking  is mandatory  on  periodic,  advancement  frocking,  and special  reports,  except  reports  on  students  under instruction.  Ranking  is  optional  on  transfer  and separation reports. UNIFORM  MATTERS The traditional Navy uniform has long been a mark of distinction for men and women in the Navy. The uniform is an important element in the morale, pride, discipline,  and  effectiveness  of  the  Navy.  The  purpose of the U.S. Navy uniform policy is to prescribe uniform wear for Navy persomel at all activities so that they present a uniform image worldwide. The  Bureau  of  Naval  Personnel  (BUPERS)  is charged by the Chief of Naval Operations, through the Navy  Uniform  Board,  to  continuously  review  U.S.  Navy uniform  matters.  Composition  and  functions  of  the Navy  Uniform  Board  are  set  forth  in  OPNAVINST 5420.58.  Reports  of  the  Navy  Uniform  Board  are forwarded to the Chief of Naval Operations via the Chief of Naval Personnel and Vice Chief of Naval Operations. The  Navy  Uniform  Board  continually  reviews  the uniform situation in the Navy. In its review, the board considers  the  following: Significant changes in styles Technical improvements in fabrics Problems  reported  by  commands Wearers’  views The  Board  also  conducts  periodic  surveys throughout   the   Navy.   A   significant   number   of recommendations   regarding   uniform   changes   are received from the senior and master chiefs in the fleet who deal with uniform problems on a regular basis. You might,  at  some  point,  need  to  address  questions, suggestions, or complaints to the Uniform Board on behalf  of  your  shipmates.  The  process  is  relatively informal. The preferred method is to write a letter to the Director of Uniform Matters at the following address: Director of Uniform Matters BUPERS 333, Navy Annex Washington, DC 20370-5004 You should send the letter through the normal chain of command. State the uniform discrepancies you have observed   along   with   any   possible   solutions   or recommendations. CASUALTY ASSISTANCE CALLS PROGRAM The broad purpose of the Casualty Assistance Calls Program (CACP) is to offer support to the next of kin of Navy members involved in a casualty. The CACP offers support in the following ways: Assuring  the  next  of  kin  that  the  Navy  is interested  in  their  well-being Showing concern for members reported missing while the search for them is under way 3-14