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Hazing

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What is Hazing?

Hazing is defined as any conduct whereby a military member or members, regardless of service or rank, without proper authority causes another military member or members, regardless of service or rank, to suffer or be exposed to any activity which is cruel, abusive, humiliating, oppressive, demeaning, or harmful.  Soliciting or coercing another to perpetrate any such activity is also considered hazing.  hazing need not be verbal or psychological in nature.  Actual or implied consent to acts of hazing does not eliminate the culpability of the perpetrator.


What are the applicable regulations?

SECNAVINST 1610.2A, Department of the Navy Policy on Hazing


To whom do I report occurrences of Hazing?

Report incidents of hazing to the chain of command.