Standard Organizations and Regulations of the U.S. Navy

Standard Organizations and Regulations of the U.S. Navy OPNAVINST 3120.32C

WHY DO WE HAVE A SORM? • Navy units are called upon to implement various • peacetime/wartime policies of the Nation. • -Navy units and their Sailors must be capable of • performing a variety of missions, both effectively • and efficiently within operational environments. • -The evolution of Navy missions and the threat to • Naval units make it imperative that Sailors be • able to interpret command objectives and • execute actions. • -Sailors are called to perform rapidly, efficiently, • effectively, and most of all, safely.

WHY DO WE HAVE A SORM? (CONT.) Experience has taught us that operational readiness is a matter of internal development. Morale, training, and maintenance of materials are essential for optimum readiness.

RELATIONSHIP TO OTHER GUIDANCE • SORM • Focuses on the operational Navy. • U.S. Navy Regulations, 1990 • Focuses on the administrative Navy

STANDARD • As Sailors, we are trained of the high standards from the moment we arrive at boot camp. • Standards are meant to remind us of the valued tradition of our Navy that has spanned for the past 232 years. • We must have high standards, and we must expect those standards from our subordinates.

ORGANIZATION • We hear the saying, “Work smarter, not harder” frequently. Organization allows each Sailor within the unit, and the unit itself to be more effective. • Sailors will perform more positively if they have organization. Organization is the foundation for a unit’s success.

REGULATIONS • The SORM outlines regulations for various members, workcenters, and completion of tasks throughout the Navy. • Regulations help to maintain good order and discipline within the unit. Without regulations, there is no basis to hold Sailors accountable for misconduct.

QUESTION 1 Navy units and their Sailors must be capable of performing a variety of missions, both (e)_____and (e)_____within operational environments effectively efficiently

QUESTION 2 The evolution of Navy missions and the threat to Naval units make it imperative that Sailors be able to interpret command objectives and (e)______ actions. Execute

QUESITON 3 Sailors are called to perform ( r)____, (e)_____, (e)_____, and most of all, (s)_____. Rapidly Efficiently Effectively Safely

QUESTION 4 • The SORM focuses on which part of the Navy? • Operational • 2. Administrative Operational

QUESITON 5 • Which publication focuses on the Administrative requirements of the Navy? • SORM • U.S. Navy Regulations, 1990 U.S. Navy Regulations, 1990

QUESTION 6 Regulations help to maintain (g)______ and (d)_______within the unit Good order Discipline

QUESTION 7 Which Naval instruction contains the Standard Organizations and Regulations of the U.S. Navy? OPNAVINST 3120.32C

QUESITON 8 (M)____, (t)_____, and (m)______ of ______ are essential for optimum readiness Morale Training Maintenance Material

QUESTION 9 • What Naval Warfare Publication gives details for planning operations, logistics, communications, intelligence, and psychological warfare? • ANSWER: NWP-11

QUESTION 10 • Can RESPONSIBILITY be delegated? • Answer: NO

QUESTION 11 • What are the 3 Principals of an Organization? • UNITY OF COMMAND • SPAN OF CONTROL • DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY

QUESTION 12 • TO WHAT LEVEL SHOULD AUTHORITY BE DELEGATED? • LOWEST LEVEL OF COMPETENCE COMMENSURATE WITH THE SUBORDINATE’S ASSIGNED RESPONSIBILITIES AND CAPABILITIES

QUESTION 13 • Where does General Authority derive from? • Art. 141.4 states all persons in the Navy are responsible for exercising proper authority over those Sailors subordinate to them.

Question 14 • Where is Organizational Authority derived from? • Assigned billet (positional authority)

Question 15 • What are the Limitations of Authority? • Orders must be lawful and must NOT be characterized by tyrannical or capricious conduct or by ABUSIVE LANGUAGE.

Question 16 • Authority to withhold a privilege rests with whom? • The person who granted it.

Question 17 • What are 5 ways to commend or reward Sailors? • AWARDS LOC,LOA • Initiate recommendations for personal awards • Assigning preferred duties • Initiating recommendations for special recognition programs (SOQ) • Recommendations f/reenlistment, training schools, education or advancement programs

Question 18 • Who is charged with the absolute responsibility for the safety, well-being, and efficiency of command? • CO

Question 19 • Who is primarily responsible for the organization, performance of duty, and good order and discipline of the entire command? • XO

Question 20 • Who is responsible for carrying out the requirements of command regarding damage control training, and the ship’s casualty combat readiness. • XO

Question 21 • Who prepares and maintains the Organization bills and orders, and for the organization’s administration of the ship? • XO

Question 21 • Who supervises the ship’s 3-M program, and is required to be the senior member for Planning Board for Training (PB4T), and the Safety Council? • XO

Question 22 • Who manages all facets of the 3-M program? • 3-MCoordinator

Question 23 • The General Mess Advisory Board is required to have what members and to meet how frequent? • At least, 1 enlisted member from each department • Chaired by the Food Service Officer (FSO) • Will convene MONTHLY

Question 24 • Who is required to sit on the Enlisted Safety Committee, and how often must this board convene? • Safety Officer, all divisional safety POs, CMAA, and a recorder • Quarterly

Standard Organizations and Regulations of the U.S. Navy