TRAINEE GUIDE - Recruit Training Command - The US Navy

TRAINEE GUIDE A-950-0001
OUTLINE SHEET 3-01-1 (continued)
(b) Irons (handcuffs) are not permitted except for the
purpose of safe custody.
9. Relationship Between the Navy Core Values and the UCMJ
a. Honor--To behave within the guidelines of the UCMJ is the
honorable duty of every sailor.
b. Courage--When tempted by others, have the courage to comply with
the UCMJ.
c. Commitment--Be committed to behaving according to the rules and
regulations of the UCMJ.
10. Purpose of the U.S. Navy Regulations
a. The principle regulatory document of the U.S. Navy. It outlines
the:
(1) Origin, authority, mission, and elements of the Department
of the Navy.
(2) Procedures for conducting ceremonies, honors, and customs.
b. Specifies procedures for awarding NJP, conducting Captain’s Mast,
and anything unique to the Navy that is not covered in the UCMJ.
c. Describes your rights and responsibilities as a Navy member.
d. It is your responsibility to know Navy regulations; ignorance is
no excuse.
11. Types of Punitive and Administrative Discharges
a. Punitive discharges Personnel convicted of a crime will most
likely be punitively discharged from the Navy.
(1) Dishonorable--Applies only to enlisted persons and warrant
officers who are not commissioned. Awarded only as directed
by a general court-martial for serious offenses that call
for dishonorable separation as part of the punishment.
(2) Bad Conduct--Applies only to enlisted persons. Awarded only
as directed by a special or general court-martial.
b. Types of discharges
(1) Honorable--Awarded to personnel with good to excellent
service.
(2) General--Awarded in the absence of a sufficiently
meritorious military record to deserve an honorable
discharge.
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