Question?? Calling All Sea Lawyers!!!

[Socrates_TMNP]

Where is the instruction that outlines the timeline a chain of command has to route chits?
Also the Navy instruction on E-mail, thank you. GO NAVY!!!!!

[Da-Chief]

Socrates..
The Instruction states it has to be done in a "TIMELY" Manner..

Don't listen to Sea Lawyers.. you will get hosed.

Da-Chief

[8404]

Your command should have a set of all Navy Instructions.

You can also check out this website:
http://buperscd.technology.navy.mil/bup_updt/508/Instructions/InstructMenu.htm

or this one:
http://buperscd.technology.navy.mil/bupRefLibrary.htm

Da-Chief is correct, DO NOT listen to sea lawyers!

http://buperscd.technology.navy.mil/bup_updt/508/Instructions/InstructMenu_files/BUPERS_SEAL_GOLD.gif

[Da-Chief]

My head hurts..
Crazy and I have been on a SNIPE hunt looking for the right instruction.. Look, if 2 CPO's can't find it with the Internet at our disposal.. How in the hell will he find it?

But on another note.. The EMAIL Policy, ask for your commands policy in writing.. there you go..

Remember.. The Navy can make a policy, but the command can make it more strict, but they cannot relax it..

D.C.

[HMC-FMF-PJ]

I was going to post this earlier, but my internet crashed as I was typing my reply.

Basically, you have provided insuficient information for us to answer your question.

By "chit" I assume you mean NAVPERS 1336/3 (Rev. 8-05), Special Request/Authorization, but there are other Navy forms that also get called a "chit".

Article 1156 in Chapter 11 of US Navy Regulations has the generic all encompassing navy-wide rule on forwarding requests up the chain. However, that probably does not answer your question.

Very few Navy-wide instructions mention the NAVPERS 1336/3. Most comments are related to leave and retirement, such as found in the MILPERSMAN. Beyond that there are few universal rules that apply.

Commands often establish their own rules and procedures for the NAVPERS 1336/3 that are not recognized outside of that command. Most policies are rather vague and use terms like "timely" or "promptly"; however a few are very specific and provide deadlines (ie. within 72 hours) or require a written explanation for the delay.

Example: http://www.cnrma.navy.mil/inst/Instructions%20NSA/NSAINST%201000.2A.pdf

If the command does not have an established policy, it is possible for different divisions or work centers to institute their own policy. For instance, some LPO's may allow people to swap duty based on a verbal discussion while other LPO's will require the request and approval to be documented on a NAVPERS 1336/3.

I would start your search by looking into you command's local policy and work your way up the chain of parent commands. Perhaps if you provide more detail, you will get a more specific answer.

[HMC-FMF-PJ]

Again, insuficient information to answer your question.

Depending on what aspect of electronic mail we are talking about and what network you are using, there is a wide variety of issues and instructions that could come into play. (OPSEC, INFOSEC, COMSEC, COMPUSEC, IA, PII, HIPAA, blah, blah, blah). There really isn't a single overall instruction that encompasses all electronic mail issues. Email is always a subcomponent of a broader subject.

A good place to start is Enclosure (1) of BUPERSINST 5239.1B, BUPERS INFOSEC Program, dtd 5 Apr 2001. Another place to start is the network warning that appears when you login or the user agreement you signed to obtain your account.

[HMC-FMF-PJ]

DoD 5500.7-R, "Joint Ethics Regulation (JER)"
"Federal Government communication systems and equipment (including Government owned telephones, facsimile machines, electronic mail, internet systems, and commercial systems when use is paid for by the Federal Government) shall be for official use and authorized purposes only."


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BUPERSINST 5239.1B
5. Policy. ..... Organizational heads are responsible for ensuring their employees comply with this policy and use the Internet for official government business and other authorized purposes only. Individual users will be held accountable for their use and Internet access. Unless access to an external or internal function or system is specifically allowed, the function or system access is not allowed. .....

a. Violations of this instruction include, but are not limited to use of Internet/E-Mail for other than official business or other authorized purposes and possession or use of games or other entertainment software on a government workstation. Infractions will be charged under the Manual for Courts-Martial (MCM) for military personnel. ...

c. Monitoring. Only security-appointed personnel, Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM), Information System Security Officers (ISSOs), Network Security Officers (NSOs), and system administrators are authorized to monitor AISs. Monitoring will be conducted per IA Pub-5239-08 and to the extent necessary to ensure that only official government business and other authorized purposes are conducted.



c. E-Mail system is not to be used for unprofessional or derogatory personal remarks that are directed toward an individual or groups of individuals. Transmission of pornographic or sexually explicit materials or materials containing profane or unprofessional language, questionable humor, or for sexual harassment is strictly prohibited. E-Mail should be treated as an "official" work product. E-Mail frequently receives a wider distribution and may be kept longer than the author intends. Communication with an associate that may be reasonable in a phone call or personal conversation may not be reasonable to commit to writing either electronically or in hard copy form. E-Mail should not be used to conduct an argument or to make comments that could be considered less than professional.

d. E-Mail system is not to be used for chain letters or advertisement of private or social interests, or distribution of jokes or games. Any chain letter or advertisement received should not be forwarded, and should be deleted upon receipt.

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http://www.atis.org/tg2k/
Automated Information System (AIS): 1. An assembly of computer hardware, software, firmware, or any combination of these, configured to accomplish specific information-handling operations, such as communication, computation, dissemination, processing, and storage of information. 2. [In INFOSEC,] any equipment or interconnected system or subsystems of equipment that is used in the automatic acquisition, storage, manipulation, management, movement, control, display, switching, interchange, transmission or reception of data and includes computer software, firmware, and hardware. Note: Included are computers, word processing systems, networks, or other electronic information handling systems, and associated equipment..

[HMC-FMF-PJ]

User Acknowledgement Form

Authority: Executive Order 10450, 9397; Public Law 99-474; the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act; 5 U.S.C Statute 301; 10 U.S.C. Part II; 14 U.S.C. Chapter 11; UCMJ; DOD 5500.7R, Joint Ethics Regulation; CJCSM 6510.01, DODD 8500.1, SECNAVINST 5239.3A, DON Information Assurance (IA) policy, and E.O. 9397

1. Purpose: This user acknowledgement form outlines the terms, conditions and proper use for operating, accessing, managing, and/or using United States Navy Enterprise Information Technology (IT) resources operating at the collateral (i.e. non SCI) level (hereafter referred to as Navy IT resources). Navy IT resources include, but are not limited to telephones (including cell phones), computers and work stations, information and communication systems, software, networks, pagers, facsimile machines, Personal Digital Assistants (PDA), internet access, and electronic mail. All persons with access to Navy IT resources, whether authorized or not, are reminded that use of these resources is subject to monitoring.

2. Scope: Unless otherwise specified, this user agreement applies to U.S. Armed Forces Uniformed Military members, U.S. Civil Service civilian employees, Department of Defense contractors, and Non-U.S. personnel (foreign military personnel, foreign civilian employees, or local nationals in host country), with access to USN provided or funded IT. This user agreement applies to collateral Navy IT resources only.

To ensure the integrity, safety, and security of Navy IT resources, and to comply with applicable regulations when using government – provided IT services or systems, I will NOT:
a. Use commercial web based email (e.g. Hotmail, Yahoo!, Google, etc.) for official business.
b. Access commercial web based email (e.g. Hotmail, Yahoo!, Google, etc.) for personal use without prior written approval from the Navy Operational DAA.
c. Auto-Forward government email to a commercial email account. Government email may be manually forwarded to a commercial email account only after thorough review to ensure all data is unclassified, non-sensitive (e.g. no FOUO, Privacy Act, OPSEC, etc.) and appropriate.
d. Install any hardware or software and/or modify any Navy IT resource without prior approval from the local IA authority or IAM.
e. Relocate or change network connectivity of equipment without IAM authorization.
f. Circumvent, disable, bypass, strain, or test security measures, countermeasures, or safeguard mechanisms. If IA mechanisms must be bypassed, I will coordinate the procedure with the IAM and receive written approval prior to initiating the IA mechanism bypass.
g. Participate in or contribute to any activity resulting in a potential or actual disruption or denial of service.
h. Write, code, compile, store, transmit, transfer, or introduce malicious software, programs or code.
i. Download files not needed for official use unless specifically authorized by my IAM. If in doubt, I will first consult with my IAM.
j. Attempt to access or process data or use operating systems or programs, except as specifically authorized.
k. Upload or download .exe, .com, .vbs, or .bat files without prior written authorization from the IAM or local IA authority.
l. Engage in spamming, unauthorized chatting, unauthorized file sharing, gambling, wagering, hacking, or posting of personal home pages.
m. Engage in any activity whose purpose is personal or commercial financial gain (e.g., solicitation of business services, sale of personal property, online stock trading, etc.)
n. Participate in the forwarding or creation of chain letters or use bandwidth-intensive applications (e.g. web radio, sports or stock tickers, online games, etc.) for unofficial business.
o. Engage in any activity that is of fraudulent or malicious intent, or that is illegal under international, federal, state, regional, or local laws.

5. Enforcement: Violation of the rules outlined above could result in loss of Navy IT resource privileges. Administrative, disciplinary, and/or criminal action pursuant to U.S. federal law, the Uniform Code of Military Justice, Navy regulations, and any host country laws specified under U.S. and host country bilateral agreements or Status of Forces Agreement may be taken.

By signing below, I signify that I have read and understand my responsibilities as an IT resource user. Furthermore, I accept responsibility for any Navy IT resource issued to me and to which I am granted access. I understand that my access to these resources may be revoked or terminated for non-compliance with this acknowledgement form. If I am assigned duties as part of the IA Workforce IAW DoDD 8570.1, I will execute IA/CND (Computer Network Defense) program requirements as directed by the local IAM and I will obtain training and maintain certification commensurate with the requirements of my appointment. Additionally, if assigned as a member of the IA workforce, and granted privileged access, I will have a separate “Privileged User Responsibility Form” signed and maintained with the Local IAM for the duration of the privileged access.

[DeeDee]

I wonder how HMC-FMF-PJ sleeps at night with all the STUFF floating around in his head. :)
He is definitely an ANSWER person tho.

[Da-Chief]

You know.. I went to the "GOATLOCKER" (A different site) and was about to post "EXACTLY" the same info..
CPO's minds are all trained into the central computer..
You must be initiated to have access...
Does not compute.. Does not compute..

Must have coffee must have coffee..

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