Sexual Harassment

Sexual harassment is a form of discrimination that involves unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature when:

  • Submission to or rejection of such conduct is made, either explicitly or implicitly, a term or condition of a person's job or career;


  • Submission to or rejection of such conduct by a person is used as a basis for career or employment decisions affecting that person;


  • Such conduct interferes with an individual's performance or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive environment.


  • Any person in a supervisory or command position who uses or condones implicitly or explicitly sexual behavior to control, influence or affect the pay, job or career or a military member or civilian employee is engaging in sexual harassment. Similarly, any military member or civilian who makes deliberate or repeated unwelcome verbal comments, gestures or physical conduct in a sexual nature is also engaging in sexual harassment.

    Sexual harassment violates standards of behavior required of all Department of the Navy personnel. Behavior in the work environment must remain at all times professional and conducive to maximum efficiency and proficiency. Sexual harassment is unacceptable conduct; it debilitates morale, interferes with the work productivity of an organization and can cause serious psychological stress for the recipient.

    The Navy's policy is to ensure that all employees have an equal opportunity in all aspects of employment and are free from sexual harassment in any form. It is expected that each service member fully supports a continuing commitment to exhibit the highest professional behavior and courtesy in accomplishing our mission.

    It is the responsibility of every member of the U.S. Navy to ensure that sexual harassment is prevented and that any instance of sexual harassment is dealt with swiftly, fairly and effectively.

    If at anytime, while on DEP status, you feel you have been made a target of inappropriate behavior or sexual harassment, call the Office of the Inspector General for Navy Recruiting Command at 1-888-247-9321.

    Drug Policy

    The Navy has a "ZERO TOLERANCE" policy for drug use. Drug abuse is incompatible with our core value sof HONOR, COURAGE and COMMITMENT. You will be tested upon arrival at Recruit Training Command. Test positive and you will be immediately discharged and sent home. You must remain drug free while on DEP status and as a member of the U.S. Navy.

    Alcohol Policy

    If you are underage you must say NO to alcohol use. If you are of age and choose to drink, it must be in an appropriate place, at an appropriate time and in an appropriate quantity. The Navy's Right Spirit program focuses on responsible alcohol use and the deglamorization of alcohol. The Navy will expect responsibility and moderation from you at all times. Irresponsible alcohol use will not be tolerated.


    U.S. Navy Success Accelerator pg25-26
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