Master Chief Petty Officer

how a leader should not act nor conduct themselves. Though alcohol was the main contributing factor on what occurred that evening, looking back, it was more of the lack of maintaining our core values that ultimately resulted in that Chief losing the title as Chief of the boat and being forced to retire.. That moment

be no doubt about what kind of man Carl Brashear is. The Navy's first African-American Master Diver, Brashear faced difficulties that would have defeated most people. His spirit and determination resulted not only in his overcoming great odds to become a U.S. Navy diver, but also in his surviving the loss of a leg in an accident on the USS Hoist in 1966 - and more amazingly - in his attaining the rank of Master Diver. In the fall, Twentieth Century Fox will release The Diver, the story of Brashear's

that evening, looking back, it was more of the lack of maintaining our core values that ultimately resulted in that Chief losing the title as Chief of the boat and being forced to retire.. That moment left a negative impression on me and it took a horrific car accident that landed me in the office of whom I consider as my most influential leader I have had in my career. Master Chief Richard Wolfe was someone that led by example. He helped broaden my vision and let me see my own potential. He always

Having a moral acceptance toward others is an important aspect in sustaining a happy and fulfilled life, but maybe some things that are quite visible can be hard to look past. Tattoos are one of the most controversial topics when it comes to professionalism mixing with open mindedness. People all across the world have tattoos and are now seen in everyday society. Tattoos have also gone back thousands of years and in some cultures were celebrated, or shown for cultural reasons. Furthermore, the U

Effects of Tattoos on Society Having a moral acceptance toward others is an important aspect in sustaining a happy and fulfilled life, but maybe some things that are quite visible can be hard to look past. Tattoos are one of the most controversial topics when it comes to professionalism mixing with open mindedness. People all across the world have tattoos and are now seen in everyday society. Tattoos have also gone back thousands of years and in some cultures were celebrated, or shown for cultural

as a young PO3. During patrols, the Chief Master At Arms (CMAA) would perform a random walk-through of the berthing areas to ensure cleanliness. Supply berthing was not clean enough to meet Senior Chief’s standards. I was piped to lay to the Chief’s Mess. When I walked in, there was probably around 10 Chiefs sitting in the Mess. My Senior Chief proceeded to yell at me about the unclean berthing area. From my perspective, he enjoyed having the other Chiefs witness this display of his power.

change on the rating. Now today I am in the position to have that same impact. 2. The foundation of my leadership philosophy is anchored by a few key influences. The two I will address here are as polar opposites as they come. ETCM Joe Rowe was the Chief of the Mess in Valdez, AK as well as the ESD supervisor. Joe taught me about empowering your workforce. He understood that he was no longer the technical expert within his

How obtuseness is detrimental to good order and discipline So, I’ve been tasked to find out what obtuseness is and how it is detrimental to good order and discipline. I have never heard of this word obtuseness until today when I was asked what it meant. So, once I’m finished with this paper, I shall know the meaning behind this word and why it’s so detrimental to us in the military and civilian sector. This paper shall give the reader(s) an idea of the meaning and how it affects the military’s good

I feel that the only way to truly answer the questions is to give full disclosure. • ABE- Aviation Boatswain’s Mate Launch and Recovery Equipment Specialist • LPO- Lead Petty Officer (Direct Supervisor) • LCPO- Lead Chief Petty Officer (General Manager) o CPO is a Chief Petty Officer (Manager) • MCPON- Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (CEO/President) o MCPON is the highest possible rank for enlisted personnel. While I was employed as an active duty sailor in the United States Navy, I swore

US Navy Chief Pinning Ceremony The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines tradition as a way of thinking, behaving, or doing something that has been used by the people in a particular group, family, society, etc., for a long time (2011). The Navy is full of formal traditions such as saluting honors to the flag or senior personnel. One such tradition is the Chief’s Pinning Ceremony. The Chief’s Pinning Ceremony is a formal tradition, the first ceremony taken place on September 16, 1960. In 1959 the collar