Which three sections are included in NAVPERS 1626/7?

• A. SECTION 1: Acknowledgement; SECTION 2: Final Action; SECTION 3: Information of offenses
• B. SECTION 1: Final Action; SECTION 2: Information of offenses; SECTION 3: Acknowledgement
• C. SECTION 1: Information of offenses; SECTION 2: Acknowledgement; SECTION 3: Final Action
• D. SECTION 1: Documentation; SECTION 2: Evidence; SECTION 3: Disposition

Answer: (C)

NAVPERS 1626/7 is laid out to follow the progression of a disciplinary action: first spell out what happened, then capture the member’s acknowledgment, and finally record the action taken as a disposition. The first section, Information of offenses, provides the factual details of the alleged misconduct—what occurred, when, where, and the specific charges. This establishes an objective record before any admission or decision. The second section, Acknowledgement, is where the service member signs to acknowledge the offense and understands the charges and potential consequences, ensuring participation in the process. The third section, Final Action, records the disposition or corrective measure decided by the command, along with the outcome and date. This sequence keeps the documentation orderly and fair, moving from facts to admission to resolution. The other orders would disrupt the logical flow by placing the acknowledgement or action before the factual record, which isn’t how the form is designed to function.