May 2, 2008
Q: I want true clarification on Doo Rags. I am tired of seeing the baggy pants six inches below the waist, Doo Rags and other very obvious gang type attire around base. Who is supposed to be enforcing this? I have seen CFAY security allowing persons wearing these items to enter and exit the base and say nothing to them. If they won’t do it then why should I? If we want to clean up our image in front of the Japanese maybe this is a good place to start. Our continued professional appearance is very important and gang wear is not helping us out at all. Second, why is it that I can’t go anywhere on base with my wife and children and sit there with out hearing a sailor saying many four letter words every time I turn around. Ship talk is for ships and these young sailors don’t know when and where to turn it on and off. Asking them to stop doesn’t change the fact that it was said.

A: Thank you for your concern with this matter and it has been addressed. In accordance with CNFJ Instruction 1020.3B (Civilian Clothing Policy), it is the responsibility of all personnel to enforce these rules. It is located on the CNFJ Web site. We a l l a r e ambassadors and should conduct ourselves accordingly. Thank you again for bringing this issue to light.