Which of the following is NOT part of the publications governing petty officer actions?

• A. U.S. Navy Regulations
• B. Manual for Courts-Martial
• C. Standard Organization and Regulations of the U.S. Navy
• D. Military Requirements for Petty Officer Third Class

Answer: (D)

Governing petty officer actions come from official Navy publications that establish rules, discipline, and how the Navy is organized. The U.S. Navy Regulations set general conduct, duties, and authority for all sailors. The Manual for Courts-Martial provides the military justice framework—how charges are brought, tried, and punished. The Standard Organization and Regulations of the U.S. Navy describes how the Navy is structured and the regulations that guide daily operations and command relationships. A document titled Military Requirements for Petty Officer Third Class does not function as part of this formal governing set; it isn’t a standard publication that establishes rules of conduct or disciplinary procedures.