1137. Obligation to Report Offenses

1137. Obligation to Report Offenses Persons in the naval service shall report as soon as possible to superior authority all offenses under the Uniform Code of Military Justice which come under their observation, except when such persons are themselves already criminally involved in such offenses at the time such offenses first come under their observation. You should report all offenses under the UCMJ that you see to the proper authority unless reporting the offense would incriminate yourself. This is known as self-incrimination. 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. 1140. Capture by an Enemy A person in the naval service who is captured by the enemy is required to give name, grade or rate, service number, and date of birth. That person will make no statement disloyal to, critical of, or harmful to the United States or its allies. 1142. Unavoidable Separation from a Command Persons who become separated from their ship, station, or unit by shipwreck, disaster, or other unavoidable happening, should proceed to the nearest U.S. military activity as soon as possible. 1143. Report of a Communicable Disease Personnel should report any suspicions of communicable disease to their medical representative. 1144. Immunization Personnel must take the immunizations prescribed 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 must 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 has wronged him/her or is guilty of misconduct should submit a complaint to his/her commanding officer. 1151. Direct Communication with the Commanding Officer The right of any person in the naval service to communicate with the commanding officer in a proper manner, and at a proper time and place, shall not be denied or restricted. 1152. Suggestions for Improvement Any person in the Navy may submit suggestions or constructive criticism about efficiency or economical methods of administration or management within the Department of the Navy. Suggestions or criticism should be submitted to the Secretary of the Navy through the chain of command. 1154. Communications to the Congress Personnel may not, in their official capacity, apply to Congress for congressional action of any kind or provide information requested by Congress. The only exception to this regulation is such communication as authorized by the Secretary of the Navy or as provided by law. 1155. Dealings with Members of Congress All persons may write to their congressmen in a personal or private capacity on any subject as long as they do not violate security regulations or the law. 2-11 Student Notes: