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How to Resolve a Complaint (A-Z)   A - C  |   D - F  |  G - M  |  N - R  |  S - Z

Select one of these topics from N through R:

(To learn more about the issues below, choose the subject in the left column and a pop-up screen will appear.  Click on the square in upper right hand corner of the pop-up screen to enlarge it and click on the X  to return to same issue.)

How to Resolve a Complaint (A-Z)

How to Address Your Issue

Naval Discharge Review Board (NDRB) NDRB is designated to make final determinations as to whether discharges of former members of the Navy and Marine Corps were proper, just, and equitable under reasonable standards of naval law and discipline and to make changes, if warranted
Navy Civilian Employee Appeals of Disciplinary Action

Depending on the nature of the issue, several appeal processes are available to appeal an outcome of an investigation.

Negotiated Grievance Procedure (Bargaining Unit Members) Bargaining Unit Members who are considering filing a complaint should review the collective bargaining agreement and speak to the bargaining unit representative at your command.
Nepotism

Report allegations to the chain of command or the local IG.

Non-Judicial Punishment (NJP)

 

 

Contact the Legal Officer or Staff Judge Advocate for advice.
Ombudsman

Information and Referral Specialists who help command family members gain the assistance they need.
Office of Special Counsel

 

The office responsible for safeguarding the Merit System by protecting federal employees and applicants from prohibited personnel practices (PPPs), especially reprisal for whistleblowing and violations that fall under the Hatch Act.
Page 2 Explanation

NAVPERS 1070/602 (referred to as the Page 2) is used for both officer and enlisted members.

Paternity

Discuss issues involving paternity with your legal assistance officer.
Payroll Allowances/Entitlements (Military Members)

Contact your command payroll office.
Payroll Allowances/Entitlements (Navy Civilian Employees)

No Q & A

Contact the office employee assigned to address pay issues to obtain information and Points of Contact at the servicing pay office.
Performance Evaluations (Military Members)  
Performance Evaluations (Navy civilian employees)

 

Submit disagreements concerning performance evaluations to your immediate supervisor, second level supervisor, or the Human Resource Office that services your organization.
Performance Problems of Co-workers

(No Q&A page)

Submit complaints to the  employee's immediate or second level supervisor. 

Personal Property Complaints

 

 

Report complaints concerning household good shipments to the Personal Property Hotline #1-800-444-7789.
Personnel Assignments, Review of See Flag Review of Personnel Assignments.

Political Activities, Improper   (DoD Civilians)

 

Report violations to the Office of Special Counsel (OSC).
Political Activities, Improper  (Military Members)

Report violations to the local IG.
Political Activities (Use of Military Installations) Report violations to the local IG.
Pornography (Viewing adult pornography on government computers)

(No Q & A page)

Viewing adult pornography on government computers is considered misuse of government property.

Report violations to the command first then the local IG if no action is taken.

Pornography (Viewing child pornography on government computers)

(No Q & A page)

Viewing child pornography on government computers is criminal misconduct and should be reported to the Naval Criminal Investigative Service.
Post-Government Employment Contact the local IG.
Post-Retirement Employment Contact the local IG.

Pregnancy (Military Members)

(No Q & A page)

 

Navy Policy found in SECNAVINST 1000.10A, Department of the Navy Policy on Pregnancy.
Prisoners, Treatment or Release of

Contact the legal office or Staff Judge Advocate with questions or concerns.
Privacy Act Violations

 

Questions or complaints regarding the "Privacy Act" should be submitted to the SECNAV/CNO Privacy Act office by e-mail don.privacy.fct@navy.mil 

You may find additional information regarding the DoN Policy on the "Privacy Act" and Navy points of contact by accessing the following website: http://dpclo.defense.gov/privacy/contact.html

Procurement Fraud Issues

 

 

Report allegations of procurement fraud to your local IG, NCIS, DoD Hotline, DCIS, or the Naval Inspector General.
Product Substitution Call  your local NCIS office or the NCIS Fraud Hotline number at 1-800-264-6485 to report any suspicious activity.
Prohibited Personnel Practices  (Appropriated Fund Navy Civilian Employees)

 

Appropriated Fund employees who wish to report Prohibited Personnel Practices should contact the Merit System Protection Board (MSPB) or the Office of Special Counsel (OSC).(use back arrow to return)

Public Office for Private Gain

Report minor incidents to the chain of command.  Report more serious offenses to the local IG.
Purchase Card, Government (Misuse of) - Report minor abuse to the chain of command.

- Report significant abuse to the local IG.

Reenlistment (RE) Codes

 

Requests for a change to a Navy reenlistment code must be submitted first to the Bureau of Naval Personnel (PERS-254).

Following a response from BUPERS and depending on how long you have been discharged from the Naval service, submit a request to change the RE code by writing to the Board for Correction of Naval Records.

Recruiter Misconduct

(No Q & A page)

 

 

Contact the Naval Recruiting Command IG at Hotline #:1-888-247-9321 to report recruiter misconduct or the Chief of Naval Personnel IG at  Hotline #: 1-877-414-5357.
Remains, Disposition of See Disposition of Remains on this website
Reprisal (DoD Contractors)

 

File reprisal complaints with the Department of the Defense Inspector General.

Reprisal (Military Members Whistleblower Protection)

 

File complaints with one of the following:
  • Department of Defense IG -Toll Free # 1-800-424-9098, or the
  • Naval Inspector General - Toll Free #1-800-522-3451
  • Any Department of the Navy Inspector General
Reprisal (Navy Civilian Employees Whistleblower Protection)

 

File complaints with the Office of Special Counsel - Toll Free #1-800- 872-9855
 
Reprisal (Non-appropriated Fund Employees)

File complaints directly with DoD IG.
Request Mast

Submit the Request Chit through the chain of command to the Commanding Officer.

Request for Records (Medical, Personnel, Case files)

 

See explanation of how to request records by clicking on link to the left.

Reserve Assignment Matters

 

 

Address the issue with your chain of command.
Reserve Pay Issues

(No Q & A)

Contact the Reserve Pay Assistance Team (RPAT), the liaison between the reservist, DFAS, NRPC, and PSDs.  Monday - Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CST call 1-877-4-RES-PAY (1-877-473-7729)
Retired Military Members Post-Retirement Federal Employment

 

For assistance with military retired affairs, to include disability, death gratuities, survival benefit plans, you may contact Shift Colors by calling (901) 874-3154 or by e-mail.