Navy Updates Hazing Reporting Policies

navy.mil 20 Feb '13, 7pm

Navy Updates Hazing Reporting Policies

WASHINGTON (NNS) -- The Navy initiated new measures to track and prevent cases of hazing, as announced in Naval Administrative message 137/13, released Feb. 20. Hazing occurs when a service member causes another to be exposed to cruel, abusive, humiliating, oppressive, demeaning, or harmful activities. Hazing can be physical, verbal, or psychological in nature. This behavior is contrary to the Navy's core values of honor, courage, and commitment, as expressed by Adm. Scott Van Buskirk, chief of Naval Personnel. "Hazing has no place within the Navy's culture of dignity and respect for every Sailor," said Van Buskirk. "It diminishes our Sailors' trust in their Shipmates, their unit and our organization, it affects readiness, and it will not be tolerated. It is the responsibility of every Sailor and deckplate leader to both reject and report hazing." The NAVADMIN establishes ...

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