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The right of all Marines to directly communicate grievances to, or seek assistance from, their Commanding officers is established in U.S. Navy Regulations (Arts. 0820c and 1151.1) and the Marine Corps Manual (par 2805) and is exercised through the formal process of Request Mast. Request Mast includes both the Right of the Marine to communicate with the commander, normally in person, and the requirement that the commander consider the matter and personally respond to the Marine requesting mast. Request Mast provides a Marine the opportunity to communicate not only with his or her immediate commanding officer, but also with any superior commander in the chain of command up to and including the Marine's immediate commanding general.

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