 Welcome to All Hands Update, I'm Petty Officer Jessica Bidwell. New revisions to the Navy's Liberty Policy were announced this March. Under the new policy, commanding officers will have greater authority to manage their sailors and meet mission requirements. The revised Liberty Policy expands on when special liberty may be granted, such as after extended deployments, exceptional performance, attending funerals of a family member, or other occasions determined by the commanding officer. Sailors will also establish their own out-of-bounds, Liberty and special liberty zones. What will not change is that special liberty may not exceed four days or be combined with normal liberty or holidays. If sailors are combining leave with special liberty, they must start and finish their leave in their home port or station. You can view the updated Melpersman on the Navy personnel command website.