Section 329(6) in The Naval Ceremonial, Conditions Of Service And Miscellaneous Regulations, 1964
(6)(a)The date of recommencement of "Very Good" conduct after a break in its continuity shall be recorded in the appropriate column of the sailor's Recommendation for [Promotion] [Substitued by S.R.O. 361, dated 10th November, 1975] and Conduct Record Sheet. The date of recommencement of "Very Good" conduct shall in all cases be inserted in red ink.(b)If a sailor is transferred to another ship while in prison or detention or in the second class for conduct, the date of recommencement of "Very Good" conduct will not be known and the words "not V.G." shall be inserted in the appropriate column of his Recommendation for [Promotion] [Substitued by S.R.O. 361, dated 10th November, 1975] and Conduct Record Sheet.(c)When a sailor joins from another ship, "V.G." time for badge purposes shall be reckoned from the date entered on the Recommendation for [Promotion] [Substitued by S.R.O. 361, dated 10th November, 1975] and Conduct Record Sheet.