OPNAVINST 5370.2C, NAVY FRATERNIZATION POLICY

Question 1

Which personnel are prohibited from having unduly familiar personal relationships?

Answer 1

Officer and Enlisted

Question 2

Which term is traditionally used to identify personal relationships which contravene the customary
bounds of acceptable senior-subordinate relationships?

Answer 2

Fraternization

Question 3

Which U.S. Navy Regulations article prohibits fraternization?

Answer 3

Article 1165

Question 4

What has the Navy historically relied upon to define the bounds of acceptable personal relationships
among its members?

Answer 4

Customs and traditions

Question 5

What commands are personal relationships between Chief Petty Officers (E-7 to E-9) and junior
personnel (E-1 to E-6) which are unduly familiar and that do not respect differences in grade or rank
prohibited?

Answer 5

Same command

Question 6

What can fraternization be punishable as an offense under?

Answer 6

UCMJ

Question 7

Which personnel provide leadership both in their direct chain of command as well as for the entire unit?

Answer 7

Chief Petty Officers

Question 8

Which action cannot excuse or mitigate conduct which constitutes fraternization between the offending
parties?

Answer 8

Marriage

Question 9

Who is responsible for ensuring that Navy fraternization training is provided in General Military
Training?

Answer 9

Director, Military Personnel Plans and Policy Division (N13)

Question 10

How often will fraternization training be provided by Commanders?

Answer 10

Annually