REGULATIONS THAT GOVERN THE U.S. NAVY

Q3. What theory of punishment does the Navy use? Q4. What two things should a recipient of Navy punishment remember? a. b. REGULATIONS THAT GOVERN THE U.S. NAVY Learning Objectives: When you finish this chapter, you will be able to— � Recall various parts of the Navy Regulations and Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) articles. � Identify types of courts-martial, purpose of the report of offense, and the procedures for redress of grievance. Figure 2-2 shows the three official sources that set forth the basic disciplinary laws for the Navy. These sources are the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) (contained in the Manual for Courts-Martial, 1995 Edition), United States Navy Regulations (commonly called Navy Regs), and the Standard Organization and Regulations of the U.S. Navy . You probably have heard the saying: “Ignorance of the law is no excuse.” This is a true saying. If it weren’t, personnel could excuse their misconduct merely by saying they didn’t know there was a law against it. When you entered the Navy, you agreed to live by the Navy’s laws and regulations. However, you do need time to learn all the rules you must obey. You should make every effort to learn them as soon as possible to avoid embarrassing situations. The U.S. Navy Regulations you must learn about are discussed first. Then the Standard Organization and Regulations of the U.S. Navy and the UCMJ are discussed. U.S. NAVY REGULATIONS The articles published in United States Navy Regulations describe the principal parts of the Department of the Navy. They also describe the duties, authority, and responsibilities of some of the offices within the Department of the Navy, such as the Secretary of the Navy, the Chief of Naval Operations, and the commanding officer. You will find the regulations concerning the honors and ceremonies given to civilian and military officials of the United States and foreign governments in the Navy Regs. U.S. Navy Regulations describe the rights and responsibilities of all Navy members. As you become more familiar with the regulations that govern the Navy, you can see that they are written to protect you and to provide guidance affecting your day-to-day routine. The Chief of Naval Operations is responsible for ensuring the U.S. Navy Regulations conform to the current needs of the Department of the Navy. U.S. Navy Regulations and changes to it are issued by the Secretary of the Navy after being approved by the President of the United States. Summaries and Excerpts from Navy Regulations This section lists articles (with a condensation of their text, if appropriate) from United States Navy Regulations, 1990, that all personnel in the Navy should know. This listing serves only as a starting place for you to learn about Navy regulations. You are responsible for learning and obeying all regulations. These 2-6 Student Notes: Figure 2-2.—Three official sources for basic disciplinary laws.