Punishments for refusing the COVID-19 vaccine include 'removal of qualification for advancement, promotions, reenlistment, or continuation,' according to Navy Secretary Carlos Del Toro.
"The DoD's mandatory vaccination policy is the proven way to ensure the readiness and the safety of our naval force, DoD civilian work force, and the American people and our allies and partners," Rear Admiral Bruce Gillingham, the Navy's Surgeon General, said in a statement.
Vice Admiral William Merz, deputy chief of Naval Operations for Operations, Plans and Strategy, released the mandate for full vaccination on Tuesday—meaning that active duty servicemembers have until November 29 to become vaccinated. Reservists have 120 days, or until December 29, to get the vaccine.
Members of the U.S. Navy and Marines Corps have less than 90 days to comply with a mandate to become fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class John London is pictured receiving a dose of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine U.S. Army Garrison Humphreys in Pyeongtaek, South Korea. on December 29, 2020.However, those who refuse to be vaccinated without a valid exemption will face"punitive or administrative action or both.
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