VCNO Standards of Conduct 6.0

An Official U.S. Navy mobile application, produced by the MyNavy HR IT Solutions Program.

What is the VCNO Standards of Conduct Application?

The Vice Chief of Naval Operations (VCNO) Standards of Conduct application is a mobile iteration of the VCNO's Standards of Conduct Guidance Memorandum for All Flag Officers. It serves as a valuable resource for officers and their teams in overseeing and upholding a thorough ethics program. The application furnishes overarching direction on Navy Standards of Conduct, concise summaries, tools, and references for frequently encountered subject matters.

Appropriately beneficial for Commanding Officers, Judge Advocates/General Counsel, Ethics Counselors, and others, the VCNO's Memorandum for All Flag Officers and assorted Point Papers constitute the core guidance within the application. In addition to these documents, the app features Best Practice forms and checklists, along with dynamic and interactive tools aimed at aiding users in grasping the practical implementation of Standards of Conduct guidance. The application's content is neatly organized into the following segments to facilitate navigation:

• The Memorandum for All Flag Officers contains the most recent VCNO Standards of Conduct Guidance Memorandum.
• The Point Papers segment offers targeted summaries on a broad array of topics, encompassing travel, gifts, political activities, communications with industry, government vehicles, post-government employment, among others. Each summary includes relevant references to rules, regulations, and ethical principles for each topic.
• The Best Practice Forms section provides worksheets and forms to facilitate a well-documented review of common Standards of Conduct issues among staff members.
• The Annual Ethics Audit Checklists present an interactive topical list intended to be reviewed annually and discussed with an Ethics Counselor.
• Decision Trees furnish users with the option to explore potential courses of action based on selected variables.
• Additional sections include References and Useful Links, Emergency resources, and a Favorites feature enabling users to bookmark sections of personal significance within the app.

This application does not necessitate authentication or authorization. It is essential to bear in mind that the information provided in this app is not a substitute for legal advice and may not encompass the most current legal or policy developments. Users are strongly encouraged to seek guidance from their Ethics Counselor pertaining to specific legal inquiries.