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Navy Family Ombudsman Program

Navy Family Ombudsman Program. References. (a) U.S. Navy Regulations, 1990 (b) OPNAVINST 3120.32C (c) Navy Family Ombudsman Program Manual, 2010 (d) 5 U.S.C. §552a (e) 10 U.S.C. §1588 (f) OPNAVINST 5380.1B (g) SECNAVINST 5211.5E (h) COMNAVCRUITCOMINST 1754.1E ( i ) 28 U.S.C.

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Navy Family Ombudsman Program

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  1. Navy Family Ombudsman Program

  2. References • (a) U.S. Navy Regulations, 1990 • (b) OPNAVINST 3120.32C • (c) Navy Family Ombudsman Program Manual, 2010 • (d) 5 U.S.C. §552a • (e) 10 U.S.C. §1588 • (f) OPNAVINST 5380.1B • (g) SECNAVINST 5211.5E • (h) COMNAVCRUITCOMINST 1754.1E • (i) 28 U.S.C. • (j) SECNAVINST 1754.1B • (k) 18 U.S.C. • (l) DoD 5500.7-R, Joint Ethics Regulations, August 93 • (m) Joint Federal Travel Regulations, Appendix E • (n) NAVSO P-1000, Vol. 9, Ch. 5 • (o) OPNAVINST 5218.7C • (p) BUPERINST 1710.11C • (q) SECNAVINST 1752.3B • (r) SECNAVINST 1752.4A • (s) OPNAVINST 1754.5B

  3. Ombudsman Program • Ombudsmans Role • A volunteer, appointed by the commanding officer • Serves as an information link between command leadership and its families • Disseminates information both up and down the chain of command • Provide resources referrals when needed • They are instrumental in resolving family issues before they require extensive command attention.

  4. CO requirements • OPNAVINST 1750.1G requires COs to • Provide access to an Ombudsman • Establish communication plan with Ombudsman • Provide command roster • Include Ombudsman in disaster plans

  5. CO Requirements cont. • Other CO Requirements • Ensure Ombudsman is trained • Ensure Ombudsman Monthly Worksheet is completed for command • Update information in Ombudsman Registry

  6. CO responsibility cont. • Provide Ombudsman • A copy of Ombudsman Program Manual (includes 
OPNAVINST 1750.F) • Information on Ombudsman Basic Training • Introduce Ombudsman to Command Support Team

  7. Recruitment • Recruit Ombudsman • Active duty/selected reserve spouse • Navy lifestyle experience • Time/energy for position • Mature/flexible/patient • Good communicator • The performance of the Command Ombudsman reflects • directly on the command.

  8. Training • Ombudsman Training • Ombudsman Basic Training required to attend 
within 6 weeks of appointment • Assembly meetings • Advanced Training • CST encouraged to attend • Initial and ongoing training are essential for a • command ombudsman to be effective!

  9. Orientation • Orient your new Ombudsman to • Primary duties • Point of contact • Non-confidential reporting requirements • Command roster • Command Support Team roles/responsibilities • Communicate your expectations regarding Sailors 
significant others/parents

  10. Command Responsibility • Funding • Develop a budget for Command Ombudsman Program • Provide timely reimbursement of ombudsman expenses

  11. Ombudsman Program Funding • Items that may be funded • Childcare (www.mwr.navy.mil) • Mileage/parking/tolls • Communication equipment • Internet service • Telephone lines • Travel expenses

  12. Questions?

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