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Origin and History of United States Navy Regulations.

United States Navy Regulations began with theenactment by the Continental Congress of the“Rules for the Regulation of the Navy of theUnited Colonies’” on November 28, 1775.

Purpose end Effect of United States Navy Regulation

United States Navy Regulation is the principalregulatory document of the Department of theNavy, endowed with the sanction of law, as toduty, responsibility, authority, distinctions and

relationships of various commands, officials andindividuals.

Maintenance of Navy Regulations

•Chief of Naval Operations is responsible for maintaining Navy Regulations and that they conform to the currentneeds of the Department or the Navy.

•Any person in the Department of the Navy deems itadvisable that additions, changes or deletionsshould be made to Navy Regulations, can forward a draft of the proposed addition, change or deletion, with a statement of the reasons to the CNO via the chain of command.

On 13 October 1775, Congress passed legislation forming a committee to purchase and arm two ships; this created the Continental Navy.

Two battalions of Marines were authorized on 10 November 1775.

On 11 July 1798, the United States Marine Corps was established as a separate service; in 1834 was made a part of the Department of the Navy.

The Goldwater-Nichols Department of Defense Reorganization Act of 1986 further defined the roles of the military departments within the Department of Defense.

Responsibilities to the Secretary of Defense

1.The functioning and efficiency of the Department of the Navy;

2.The formulation of policies and programs by the Department of the Navy

3.The effective and timely implementation of policy, program and budget decisions and instructions of the President or the Secretary of Defense

4.Carrying out the functions of the Department of the Navy so as to fulfill the current and future operational requirements of the unified and specified combatant commands,

5. Effective cooperation and coordination between the Department of the Navy and the other military departments and agencies

The Chief of Naval Operations (CNO), while serving in this capacity has the grade of Admiral.

The CNO takes precedence above all other officers of the naval service.

Exception: an officer of the naval service who is serving as Chairman or Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff is senior to CNO.

The Commandant of the Marine Corps, while so serving, has the grade of General.

In the performance of duties within the Department of the Navy, the Commandant of the Marine Corps takes precedence above all other officers of the Marine Corps.

Exception: an officer of the Marine Corps who is serving as Chairman or Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff is senior to Commandant.

Upon the declaration of war or when thePresident directs, the Coast Guard shall

operateas a service in the Navy, and shall be subject

tothe orders of the Secretary of the Navy.

While so operating as a service in the Navy, and to the extent practicable, Coast Guard operations shall be integrated and uniform with Navy operations.

How many battalions of Marines were authorized on 10 November 1775?

Answer: 2

How many responsibilities does the Department of the Navy have?

Answer: 8

Who can integrate Coast Guard to Department of the Navy during time of War?

Answer: President

Titles and Duties of Commanders: Commander in Chief

Commander

Commandant

Commanding General

T The responsibility of the commanding officer for his or her

command is absolute:

Presence of Officer Eligible to Command (Article 0803).

Effective Organized Force Always Present (Article 0805)

Relieving Procedures (Both CO and the relieving officer will): (Article 0807)1. Inspect the Command for any deficiencies and prepare

a report with a plan to correct2. Review all unexecuted orders3. Turn all magazine and other keys4. Inventory all Com Sec material5. Exercise General Quarters

Inspections, Muster , and Sighting of Military personnel. (Article 0808)

Observance of Sunday: (Article 0817)1. Except by reason of necessity, work shall not be

required on Sunday.2. Divine services shall be conducted if possible.3. A suitable space shall be designated and quiet maintained throughout the vicinity.

Search By Foreign Authorities (Article 0828)

Casualty and Damage (Article 0831)

An authorized Person On Board

Marriage On Board: (Article 0844)1. The C.O. shall not perform a marriage ceremony on

board his ship.2. He shall not permit a marriage ceremony to be

performed on board except:◦ In accordance with local laws and◦ In the presence of a diplomatic or consular official of the

United States, who has consented to issue the certificates

Loss Of a Ship (Article 0853)

The Senior Officer Present (Article 0901)

Reports and calls by Juniors (Article 0906)

Assistance to persons, ships and aircraft in distress (Article 0925)

Officers Of the Naval Service (Article 1001)

Precedence of Officers (Article 1002)

Precedence of an Officer in Command (Article 1004)

Manner of Addressing Officers (Article 1010)

Exercise Authority (Article 1020)

Delegation of Authority (Article 1022)

Abuse of Authority (Article 1023)

Authority of Officers Embarked as passengers ( Article 1031)

Authority of A Sentry (Article 1038)

Authority of Juniors to Issue Orders to Seniors (Article 1039)

Orders to Active Service (Article 1052)

Command of a Ship (Article 1056)

Rank and Grade of an Officer who succeeds to Command (Article 1070)

Succession to Command of a Ship/Aircraft Unit (Article 1079)

Relief of a Commanding Officer by a Subordinate (Article 1088)

Demand For Court Martial (Article 1101)

Limitations on Certain Punishments (Article 1102)

Suspension or Arrest of an Officer (Article 1103)

Treatment and Release of Prisoners (Article 1104)

Places of Confinement (Article 1105)

Pecuniary Dealing With Enlisted Persons (Article 1111)

Report Of Fraud (Article 1115)

Personal Privacy and Rights of Individuals Regarding their Personal Records (Article 1120)

Correction Of Naval Records- (Article 1126) Under provision of this article, member may petition BCNR to correct record.

Capture by an Enemy (Article 1140)

Code of Conduct (Article 1141- 6 articles- KNOW THESE)

Direct Communication With the CO (Article 1151)

Combinations for Certain Purposes Prohibited(Article 1153)

Communications to Congress (Article 1154)

Manner Of Playing National Anthem: (Article 1104)

1. The National Anthem will be played in its entirety, and never as part of a medley.

2. When not in formation, naval personnel are to face the music and salute.

3. When in formation, they shall come to attention and the formation commander shall render the hand salute.

Exchange of Hand Salutes (Article 1209)

Gun Salutes (Articles 1212-1226)

Passing Honors (Articles 1228-1230)

Official Visits and Calls (Articles 1240 & 1241)

Formal Occasions Other Than Official Visits (Ch. 12, sec 7)

Displays Of Flags and Pennants (Ch. 12, sec 8)

Special Ceremonies, Anniversaries and Solemnities (Ch. 12, sec 9)

Deaths And Funerals (Ch. 12, sec 10)

Who would be a Chief of Staff for Admiral? Answer: VICE ADMIRAL OR REAR ADMIRAL

Can a CO permit a foreign authorities to search his vessel?

Answer: NO

Can the CO perform marriage ceremony on her/his ship?

Answer: NO