scope:

This policy extends to all Navy Medical Department personnel, without regard to duty station or status. Medical Department commanders, commanding officers, and officers in charge shall develop local instructions and regulations based upon the policies established herein to mitigate the potential for privacy and ethical violations that may arise from the use of such devices. The definitions provided in enclosure (1) are to be used in the development of any subordinate instruction or policy. Medical Department Public Affairs Officers (PAOs) and Combat Cameramen are governed by reference (a). Biomedical Photography Laboratories are governed by reference (b), and are exempted from this policy in the execution of their official duties. Violations of this instruction subjects military members to disciplinary action under the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ). Violations of this instruction by DoD civilian employees and contractors may result in adverse administrative action.