Rating Modernization: Navy Credentialing (COOL)
By Rear Adm. John Nowell Director of Military Personnel, Plans and Policies Rating modernization is the future of growing the workforce in the Navy. In August, we released NAVADMIN 196/18 that provided an update on those four lines of effort and this is the fifth of a total of five blog posts that talk about …
Rating Modernization: Advancement Process
By Rear Adm. John Nowell Rating Modernization is the future of the growing workforce in the Navy. In August we released NAVADMIN 196/18 which provided an update on those four lines of effort and this is the fourth of a total of five blog posts that will talk about the updates to Rating Modernization. We …
Maintaining Trust of Our Sailors and Families Residing in Public Private Venture and Government Housing
From Chief of Naval Operations Adm. John Richardson and Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy Russell Smith Trust and confidence are the foundational bedrock upon which effective command rests. These principles are directly tied to our mission; if we lose the trust of our Sailors, Marines and their families, if they are disconnected or distracted, …
Rating Modernization: Marketplace Force Management
By Rear Adm. John Nowell Director of Military Personnel, Plans and Policies Rating Modernization is the future of the growing workforce in the Navy. In August, we released NAVADMIN 196/18 that provided an update on those four lines of effort and this is the third of a total of five blog posts that will talk …
MCPON Testifies to Congress, Advocates for Quality of Life Resources
The following is Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy Russell Smith’s oral testimony as delivered to the House Committee on Appropriations, Subcommittee on Military Construction, Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies, during a hearing on Quality of Life in the Military on Feb. 7, 2019. Good morning, Chairwoman Wasserman-Schultz, Ranking Member Carter and distinguished members of …
Rating Modernization: Career Fields
By Rear Adm. John Nowell Director of Military Personnel, Plans and Policies Rating Modernization is the future of the growing workforce in the Navy. In August, we released NAVADMIN 196/18 that provided an update on those four lines of effort and this is the second of a total of five blog posts that will talk …
Closing the Gap Between Decision Makers, Detailers, and the Deckplates
By Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Sarah Villegas Deputy Communications Director, Office of the MCPON Detailers and the “people who make policies” are coming to a waterfront near you. The Chief of Naval Personnel and Navy Personnel Command are bringing brass and decision makers to fleet concentration areas for Career Development Symposiums. Both commands are …
Rating Modernization: What’s new with it? A lot!
By Rear Adm. John Nowell Director, Military Personnel, Plans and Policies Have you heard about rating modernization? Do you know what it is and why we are doing it? Chief of Naval Personnel Vice Adm. Robert Burke presented Rating Modernization to Congress in 2018. The first pillar [of Sailor 2025] is a wholesale modernization of our …
MCPON Holiday Message: Stay ready for the fight, be vigilant and take care of each other
Our Navy team needs to remain vigilant and strong throughout this holiday period. Take care of each other and keep an eye on one another. As we progress through the holidays, lean on friends and shipmates; if needed, don’t be afraid to turn to (or urge a friend to do so) our more robust professional …
Combat Vessels Opened to Women 25 Years Ago Today
By Yonca Poyraz-Dogan Navy Office of Information Today is the 25th anniversary of the date when women became eligible to serve aboard combat vessels in the Navy. Previously, women were in shore-based roles or aboard noncombat vessels, such as, oilers, hospital and supply ships. The Nov. 30, 1993 Defense Authorization Act signed by President Bill …