Block I Command SORM and Organization

Question 1

State the purpose of the SORM

Answer 1

Reissue regulations and guidance governing the conduct of all members of the U.S. Navy. The regulations and guidance are for the internal operation of the Department of the Navy only and create no right or benefit, substantive or procedural, enforceable at law against the United States, the Department of Defense, or the Department of the Navy.

Question 2

Discuss the contents of the SORM

Answer 2

All members of the U.S. Navy will comply with the
regulations prescribed in this instruction.
b. Commanders, commanding officers, and officers in charge will give the contents of this instruction the widest possible dissemination to ensure that each Sailor in the U.S. Navy is aware of their responsibility for complying with the regulatory portions.
4. Enforceability and Scope. Rules printed in UPPERCASE ITALICS govern individual conduct and are regulatory general orders, and apply without further implementation. Penalties for their violation include the full range of statutory and regulatory sanctions, including the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) (10 U.S.C. §§ 801-940). A failure to comply with other provisions of this instruction should be corrected by timely disciplinary or administrative action.
5. Relationship to Other Guidance. This instruction issues relevant Navy regulations and standard organization requirements applicable to the administration of Navy units. Additional
standard requirements Navy-wide for specific types of units, established by the Type Commander (TYCOM) or higher authority, are intended to supplement the Navy-wide guidance provided by this instruction and serve to aid commanding officers and executive officers in administering their units in the best possible manner. Similarly, systems commands establish standard requirements for the maintenance and use of equipment under their cognizance. None of the guidance in this instruction is intended to contravene or supersede any provision of law, or other order, directive, or issuance of competent authority.