General Military Training-Fraternization

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General Military Training-Fraternization Definition A personal relationship between officer and enlisted members that has crossed the boundary of a senior-subordinate working relationship. General Military Training-Fraternization

Inappropriate Relationships Fraternization could be between: Officer - Enlisted Senior officer - Junior officer Senior enlisted - Junior enlisted Instructor - Student General Military Training-Fraternization

General Military Training-Fraternization Fraternization is: gender-neutral detrimental to good order and discipline in violation of long standing tradition prohibited General Military Training-Fraternization

General Military Training-Fraternization Could result in: The questioning of a senior’s objectivity. Actual or perceived preferential treatment. Undermining the authority of a senior. Compromising the chain of command. Administrative or punitive action. General Military Training-Fraternization

Healthy Relationship Traits Non-compromising In line with Core Values Positive influence Enhances professional commitment Supports good order and discipline Respect Propriety Honesty and loyalty Trust Common ground Personality Non-harassing General Military Training-Fraternization

Junior Expectations of Seniors Support command mission Shows no favoritism Shows no preferential treatment Does not seek personal gain Serves as a role model Honest and competent Demonstrate leadership by example Be there for their subordinates and shipmates General Military Training-Fraternization

Senior Expectations of Juniors Support command mission Demonstrate loyalty to command and shipmates Perform duties with honesty/integrity Accept responsibilities Have the desire to advance professionally Display initiative Honor family/personal commitments Be reliable in tough situations General Military Training-Fraternization

Professional Relationships Contribute to the effective operation of the Navy Military mission requires absolute confidence in command Consistent with Navy Core Values General Military Training-Fraternization

Unprofessional Relationships Detract from authority of superiors Result in or reasonably create appearance of: favoritism, misuse of office or position, or abandonment of organizational goals for personal interest. General Military Training-Fraternization

General Military Training-Fraternization Leisure Time How do we spend our off duty time and who do we spend it with? General Military Training-Fraternization

General Military Training-Fraternization The Bottom Line Make good choices with who and how you spend your off-duty leisure time. Fraternization can occur not only while you are at work, but also when you are off-duty. General Military Training-Fraternization

General Military Training-Fraternization Honor Reflected in the most basic of values Being honest and trustworthy in relationships Taking responsibility for your own actions Making thoughtful choices Personally and professionally enriching General Military Training-Fraternization

General Military Training-Fraternization Courage Respecting and accepting others, regardless of racial, ethnic, or sex differences Avoid or be willing to face difficult or unpleasant situations Prepared to seek nonviolent solutions to personal confrontational situations General Military Training-Fraternization

General Military Training-Fraternization Commitment Being loyal to your family, shipmates, command, and friends Picking friends who will help you to seek continuous improvement in your life choices Giving responsible direction to your life Contribute positively to those around you General Military Training-Fraternization

General Military Training-Fraternization Policy Personal relationships between officer and enlisted that are unduly familiar and do not respect differences in rank and grade. Personal relationships between chief petty officers (E-7 – E-9) and junior personnel (E-1 – E-6) who are assigned to the same command, that are unduly familiar and that do not respect differences in grade are prohibited. General Military Training-Fraternization

Social Interaction: Proper/Improper Activities designed to build unit morale and camaraderie Command sports teams Command sponsored events Improper Dating Shared living accommodations Intimate or sexual relations Commercial solicitations Private business partenships Borrowing General Military Training-Fraternization

General Military Training-Fraternization Summary What fraternization is Aspects of junior/senior relationships including junior and senior expectations Off-duty relationships Proper/Improper relationships Navy Core Values when dealing with fraternization The Navy’s policy on fraternization General Military Training-Fraternization