Navy tradition is steeped in rites of passage and even horseplay, but training and guidance aims to make clear to sailors what's acceptable and how to report hazing cases.

Officials say the number of unreported hazing incidents is coming down. Reported incidents this year include everything from Several dozen reports are filed yearly, on average, though officials say they believe the total number of unreported incidents is coming down omplaints include tacking-on of insigniawarfare devices and instances of sailors tying each other up to just using demeaning language.

Navy Times wants to know: How do you define hazing? Does it have to be a ritual, or does it also include various types of pranks, verbal abuse or assault?

Have you experienced or witnessed hazing at your command? If you reported it, how was it handled?

How often do you feel that people at your command have been hazed?

Send your thoughts to staff writer Meghann Myers and be specific. Your comments may be featured in an upcoming article.

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