What is MILPERSMAN 1910-302?
MILPERSMAN 1910-302 is a regulation in the United States Navy that provides guidelines and considerations for determining the characterization of service for Navy personnel.

What is the purpose of MILPERSMAN 1910-302?
The purpose of MILPERSMAN 1910-302 is to establish standards and procedures for evaluating the character of a service member's overall performance and conduct.

How does MILPERSMAN 1910-302 define characterization of service?
Characterization of service is the result of assigning a descriptive label to a service member's performance, conduct, and service pattern during their time in the Navy.

Are there specific types of characterizations of service defined in MILPERSMAN 1910-302?
Yes, the regulation identifies three types of characterizations: Honorable, General (Under Honorable Conditions), and Other than Honorable.

How is an Honorable characterization of service determined?
An Honorable characterization of service is assigned when a service member meets or exceeds the standards and requirements of the Navy consistently throughout their service.

What factors can lead to a General (Under Honorable Conditions) characterization of service?
Factors such as minor infractions of rules and regulations, or performance that is satisfactory but not exemplary, may lead to a General (Under Honorable Conditions) characterization of service.

What circumstances can result in an Other than Honorable characterization of service?
An Other than Honorable characterization of service is typically assigned due to serious misconduct, criminal behavior, or repeated failures to meet the Navy's standards.

Who has the authority to assign characterizations of service?
The final authority to assign characterizations of service rests with the discharge authority, which is usually the commanding officer or an authorized representative.

Can a service member appeal their characterization of service?
Yes, service members have the right to appeal their characterization of service within a specific timeframe and following the established procedures outlined in MILPERSMAN 1910-302.