I was always told at boot camp that the only language allowed in uniform was English, but since I've been in the fleet I've yet to read an order or regulation in regards to this. Can anyone help?
2007-11-03 18:01:14 · 10 answers · asked by Kelly B 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
in the workspace conducting official business, English only.
There is a reg, It was repeated often while I lived in Yokosuka because of all the people speaking Tagalog while working. Not that anybody ever really OBEYED, mind you,hence the reason it was frequently repeated.
2007-11-04 01:35:57 · answer #1 · answered by Mrsjvb 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am also in the US Navy. OPNAVINST 5354.1F Section 9 Foreign Language Part C (which was put out 25Jul07) states: c. Commanders may issue an order that only English be spoken in a work place when they have a legitimate, nondiscriminatory reason for the rule (e.g., to ensure everyone on the bridge understands the orders to the helm). It must be clear that the purpose of such an order is to foster uniformity of action and operations within a work place. A rule requiring employees to speak only English at all times in the workplace is a burdensome term and condition of employment; therefore, personnel engaged in personal conversation off-duty should be allowed to communicate in the language of their choice. Commanders should also be cognizant that some on-duty operations may require the use of other languages and should ensure that English-only rules are not broader than they need to be (e.g., Bridge-to-Bridge radio and interactions with a ground crew). Technically you weren't in the wrong.
2016-04-02 03:43:05 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The language of the United States Military is common americanized english.
Speak anything else to your chain of command, and unless you are an interpreter or being asked to demonstrate your fluency, you will have a great deal of time to search for your desired documentation in the regulations.
What do you expect us to speak......Farsi? Tagalog? Bahasa? Xhosa? Or maybe just Espanol?
2007-11-03 18:19:38 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
When I was in boot camp, we had 4 Puerto Rican drill Sgts. and they would talk to each other once in awhile in Spanish. Not saying it was officially allowed, but they did it. And we had a Samoan recruit who taught us some words that we would use and we were never reprimanded. Of course, that was 20 years ago. Was that any help at all? :-)
2007-11-03 18:22:23 · answer #4 · answered by Jay 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
When talking to a friend you can speak any language you want. But when addressing an officer or in formation etc you better use english
2007-11-03 18:07:29 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
there is a regulation that says that the only language autherized is English, but with the number of bi-lingual people many speak spanish to othe rspanish speaking people but remember that if there is someone around that might feel uncomfortable with you speaking another language then don't.
2007-11-03 18:07:23 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Do you mean between individuals, casually? Speak any language you like. Speaking to your DI you better use English.
2007-11-03 18:06:06 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
On duty, or when speaking to an NCO or an officer, English.
In an informal setting,whatever you want.
2007-11-03 18:21:08 · answer #8 · answered by TedEx 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You may speak any language you want. Just out of respect, don't speak it around others who don't understand it.
2007-11-04 03:53:59 · answer #9 · answered by guns155mm 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
English only! No ebonics allowed!
2007-11-03 18:11:48 · answer #10 · answered by Hung Lowe 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋