April 2007 - Ask The Chief

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  • Do I Have to Pay for a Command Event?

    Q: Chief, I have been informed to attend a manditory command event but I also must pay and entry fee. the fee is low and I believe it is going towards lunch. My understanding was that you do not have to pay for a command event. If the command is forcing payment, then it should be [...]

  • Is this EMI appropriate?

    Q: Chief, I have a member who was late to work (approximently 10 minutes) and our chain of command wants the member to clean the floor of the restroom with a toothbrush stating “the floor needs to scrubbed between the cracks to get the mold.” It is my understanding that the EMI must be [...]
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  • Old School (sea story) info on the Neckerchief

    Q: Can you give me some old school(sea story)info on the neckerchief thanks? A: Shipmate, Ok, here is how it was told to me by an old Scottish sailor in Her Majesty’s Navy. As you may or may not know we take a lot of our traditions from the Royal Navy. Considering that is where the original sailors in [...]
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  • Where he can have his mom as his dependant?

    Q: From BM2 CHIEF, I have a young man in my DEP. He is having to take care of more than half of his moms expenses. Dad just got put in prison for 16 yrs. Do you know what instructions I need to show him where he can have his mom as his dependant? A: BM2 The following link [...]
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  • Can I Wear My Uniforms on Special Occasions?

    Q: From SK3 I got off of active duty in 2005 now a vet my question can I wear my uniforms on special occasions like funerals, wedding A: SK3, If you received a Honorable Discharge and you served during war time (If you wear a National Defense Medal you that qualifies you) than you are authorized [...]
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  • Boots Question

    Q: Can you wear boots with nylon on the sides and steel toed on a ship? A: Shipmate Per Navy regs ,Yes. But your command can dictate what it deems as appropriate footwear and can exclude nylon boots for shipboard use. Have a great Navy day! The Chief
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  • DUI Question?

    Q: Eric writes: The situation I have is this; “Sailor was charged with DUI (2005) at a previous command. Sailor transferred to new command before case was adjudicated in the court system. Does the new command have the authority to document DUI offense on eval, or fitrep? Keep in mind that DUI did not happen at the command [...]