PMK Bib Flashcards
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What Navy Instruction covers the Fraternization Policy?
OPNAVINST 5370.2.
Other acceptable answers:
U.S. Navy Regulation 1165
UCMJ Article 134
What types of Officer and Enlisted Relationships are prohibited under OPNAVINST 5370.2?
- ) Personal relationships between officer and enlisted members that are unduly familiar and that do not respect differences in grade or rank.
- ) Presumed prejudicial to good order and discipline, or service discrediting.
Name three types of actions that are considered unduly familiar.
- ) Dating
- ) Shared Living Accommodations
- ) Intimate or Sexual Relations
- ) Commercial Solicitations
- ) Private Business Partnerships
- ) Gambling
- ) Borrowing Money
Can Officer-Officer and Enlisted-Enlisted relationships be considered fraternization under OPNAVINST 5370.2?
YES! Personal relationships between officer members or between enlisted members that are unduly familiar and that do not respect differences in grade or rank are prohibited if deemed prejudicial to good order and discipline or service discrediting.
How would you explain “prejudicial to good order and discipline”?
- ) Calls into question a senior’s objectivity.
- ) Results in actual or apparent preferential treatment.
- ) Undermines the authority of senior.
- ) Compromises the chain of command.
Can a PO1 date a CPO?
NO! Unduly familiar relationships between chief petty officers (E-7 to E-9) and junior personnel (E-1 to E-6) who are assigned to the same command, and/or are presumed prejudicial to good order & discipline, are prohibited.
Can an instructor date a student?
NO! Unduly familiar relationships between staff or instructors and student personnel within Navy training commands that do not respect differences in grade are prohibited. If the relationship is presumed prejudicial to good order & discipline, it is also prohibited.
(T/F) A recruiter can date a recruit or a prospective recruit.
FALSE! Under the instruction: 1.) Unduly familiar relationships between recruiters and recruits or applicants that do not respect differences in grade, rank or the staff-student relationship or presumed prejudicial to good order & discipline is considered fraternization.
(T/F) Fraternization is only between males and females.
FALSE! it is gender neutral.
(T/F) Direct senior-subordinate supervisory relationship is not required.
TRUE!
(T/F) If you and the other person end up getting married, then you are excused from misconduct.
FALSE!
Who is held accountable when a frat case is doscovered?
Senior has primary responsibility to avoid inappropriate relationships, but both parties are accountable for their misconduct.
What options are available to the command in reference to punishments?
Counseling Letter of Instruction, Non-punitive letter of caution, Comment on FITREP/EVAL Reassignment, Administrative Separation, NJP, Court-martial
What Navy Instruction covers sexual harassment policy?
SECNAVINST 5300.26
What is the purpose of having a formal sexual harassment policy?
To assist all military and civilian personnel on the identification, prevention, and elimination of sexual harassment and to establish regulations to enforce that policy.
When must personnel be trained regarding sexual harassment?
Upon accession (within 90 days) and annually thereafter.
What level should sexual harassment cases be handled?
At the lowest possible level.
What are the potential consequences if a member is found to have violated this instruction?
Informal counseling, Comments in FITREP/EVALs, Administrative separation, Punitive measures under the UCMJ.
Under what circumstances will an enlisted member be discharged after a first confirmed offense?
1.) Action, threats, or attempts to influence another’s career in exchange for sexual favors 2.) Rewards in exchange for sexual favors 3.) Physical contact of a sexual nature which, if charged as a violation of UCMJ (could result in punitive discharge)
Who should the victim consult first regarding sexual harassment?
The individual who is harassing them, if it is reasonable to do so.
When should a member consult their CoC regarding sexual harassment?
1.) The objectionable behavior does not stop. 2.) The situation is not resolved. 3.) Addressing the objectionable behavior directly with the person concerned is not reasonable under the circumstances. 4.) The behavior is clearly criminal in nature.
What 3 criteria must be met in order for it to be considered sexual harassment?
- ) It must be unwelcome
- ) It is sexual in nature
- ) It occurs in, or impacts the work environment
What does the instruction mean when it states “quid pro quo” sexual harassment?
When the recipient is offered or denied something that is work related in return for submitting to or rejecting unwelcome sexual behavior
Explain “Green Zone” behaviors.
Not sexual harassment: touching which could not be reasonably perceived in a sexual way, counseling on military appearance, social interaction, showing concern or encouragement, a polite compliment, or friendly conversation.