August 03, 2005

Hazing: New US Navy Policy

Hazing means, among other things: "playing abusive or ridiculous tricks; threatening or offering violence or bodily harm to another; striking; branding; taping; tattooing; shaving; greasing; painting; requiring excessive physical exercise beyond what is required to meet standards; 'pinning'; 'tacking on'; 'blood wings'; or forcing or requiring the consumption of food, alcohol, drugs, or any other substance," the Instruction defines.

Hazing is contrary to our Core Values of Honor, Courage and Commitment," according to a new U.S. Navy Instruction.

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Posted by Cieciel at August 3, 2005 03:18 AM