navy family ombudsman program. references (a) u.s. navy regulations, 1990 (b) opnavinst 3120.32c (c)...
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Navy Family Ombudsman Program
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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
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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.
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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
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CO Requirements cont.
• Other CO Requirements
– Ensure Ombudsman is trained
– Ensure Ombudsman Monthly Worksheet
is completed for command
– Update information in Ombudsman
Registry
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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
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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.
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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!
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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
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Command Responsibility
• Funding
• Develop a budget for Command
Ombudsman Program
• Provide timely reimbursement of
ombudsman expenses
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Ombudsman Program Funding
• Items that may be funded
– Childcare (www.mwr.navy.mil)
– Mileage/parking/tolls
– Communication equipment
– Internet service
– Telephone lines
– Travel expenses
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Questions?