DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY (DoN) POLICY ON HAZING

Hazing can include, but is not limited to, the following types of activities: � Playing abusive or ridiculous tricks � Threatening or offering violence or bodily harm to another � Striking � Branding � Taping � Tattooing � Shaving � Greasing � Painting � Requiring excessive physical exercise beyond what is required to meet standards � “Pinning,” “tacking on,” “blood wings” � Forcing or requiring the consumption of food, alcohol, drugs, or any other substance DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY (DoN) POLICY ON HAZING The DoN’s policy on hazing is as follows: � Hazing is prohibited and will not be tolerated. � No service member in the DoN may engage in hazing or agree to be hazed. � No commander or supervisor may, by act, word, deed, or omission condone (agree to) or ignore hazing if they know or reasonably should have known, that hazing may or did occur. � It is the responsibility of every Sailor and Marine to make sure that hazing does not occur. Every service member is responsible to make the appropriate authorities aware of hazing violations. � Commanders or individuals in supervisory positions are responsible for making sure that all ceremonies and initiations conducted within their organizations or commands comply with this policy. � Supervisory personnel must make sure that service members participating in command-authorized ceremonies, initiations, and other activities are treated with dignity and respect during these events. � Reprisal actions against any victim or witness of hazing incidents are strictly prohibited. REVIEW 6 QUESTIONS Q1. All naval personnel should be treated equally and be given equal opportunities. What program does the Navy use to achieve this purpose? Q2. Who provides guidance and policy for the CMEO Program? Q3. Telling a sexist or racial joke would be an example of what type of behavior? Q4. To avoid discriminating practices in the operation of exchanges, commissaries, service clubs, and recreational facilities, what do command facilities provide? Q5. Where is the best place for you or your family to start to resolve an off-base discrimination complaint? 1-18 Student Notes: