Under what authority is granting a waiver to prevent a member from being separated for a second alcohol-related incident?

The authority to grant a waiver to prevent a member from being separated for a second alcohol-related incident falls under the jurisdiction of the Naval Personnel Command. This is because the Naval Personnel Command is responsible for managing personnel matters within the Navy, including issues related to discipline and administrative separations. They have the expertise to assess cases and determine whether mitigating circumstances warrant a waiver for an individual member.

This authority aligns with the overall structure of command and responsibility within the Navy, where personnel matters are typically handled at the command level concerned with personnel management, rather than the higher offices such as the Chief of Naval Operations or specialized offices like the Chief of Information, which focus on broader operational and strategic leadership.