NAVY CHIEF HERITAGE
NAVAL CUSTOMS & TRADITIONS
OOD 101
"S.E.A"
100
An executive order published on February 25, 1893 that states: "On and after this 1st day of April, 1893, the pay of the Petty Officers and other enlisted men of the Navy shall be as follows, but this order shall not reduce the pay or rating of any enlisted man during his present enlistment, below, the rate or pay are which he was enlisted, or in which he is now serving, unless he shall be reduced in rating as provided by law or regulations."
Navy General Order 409
100
I know this may look odd and you are gonna stand out, but according to the Blue Jacket's Manual, you are authorized to peform a left-handed salute is during this moment.
When your right hand is disabled or injured.
100
Stand to!!! We have an allied vessel preparing to pass us. Hopefully you remember the sequence for passing honors when you are standing watch.
One blast - attention to STBD; Two blasts - attention to PORT; then One blast - hand salute; Two blasts - end salute; Three blasts - Carry on
100
Newport, RI is not only the home of the Senior Enlisted Academy, but this "Home of Thought" that educates and develops leaders, supports defining the future of the Navy, associated roles and missions; supports combat readiness; and strengthens global maritime partnerships.
What is the Naval War College?
200
These Chief Petty Officers have forever etched their names into history for the ultimate example of "Honor", Courage, and Commitment which earned each of them the Congressional Medal of Honor during WWII.
AOC John Finn
BMC Edwin Hill
WTC Oscar Peterson
RMC Thomas Reeves
WTC Peter Tomich
200
Saluting has been around for a long time, even, before the time of the saltiest Master Chief. The origin of the salute can be trace back to these chivalrous moments.
As significant gesture of friendship and confidence, Knights would use there right hand to lift their visors.
Since it exposed their faces and also removed their right hand from the vicinity of a weapon.
200
Oh boy!!!! Now it is our turn to pass; but instead of having signal lights; Navy Ships use this method to switch lanes.
1 blast means intend to pass on the Port; 2 blasts means intend to pass on the STBD; 3 blast means the ship is preparing to reverse.
200
The SEA is the Navy's only professional military education institute for our senior enlisted force, it began its first classes in this year.
1981
300
Enlisting as not only the first woman in the Navy at the age of 20 on March 17, 1917; she then proceeded to become the first female Chief Petty Officer only four days later on March 21st.
Chief Yeoman Lorretta Perfectus Walsh
300
A military tradition that represents a formal transfer of authority and responsibility for a unit from one flag or commanding officer to another.
Change of Command Ceremony
300
When standing Watch as OOD, time can go by slowly, but you must be able to know what time it is. You definitely will know when it is 1200 at the sound of this.
8 Bells. Given at 1200. Permission must given directly by the CO, XO, or CDO to the OOD once all the 12 O'Clock reports are in hand
300
Of the 1,200 students that attend annually, the SEA has been successful in preparing senior enlisted leaders for positions of greater responsibilities by following this mission.
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"To further develop, through education and training, the leadership capabilities of Senior Enlisted to give sound decision support in command, staff, management, and leadership positions in Naval, Joint, and Multinational environments..."
-Mission of the Naval Senior Enlisted Academy
400
This Naval instruction gave life to the establishment of the enlisted ratings of Force Master Chief (FORCM), Command Master Chief (CMDCM), and Command Senior Chief (CMDCS) in the Navy Reserve.
NAVADMIN 298/19
400
In the old sailing days the quickest way off the ship was via liberty boats; but always remember this rule before you enter...
Senior rank enters the Liberty Boats first and they would proceed to move towards the stern
400
Whenever arriving or departing from the quarterdeck, please remember this procedure. Too many junior sailors and even some chiefs forget about it.
Each person shall salute the national ensign if it is flying, but if uncovered, they shall face the ensign and come to attention
400
In 1989 the Senior Enlisted Academy was moved to its current home named after this heroic sailor.
What is Tomich Hall?
(Named after Medal of Honor Receipent Chief Watertender Peter Tomich)
500
GMCM Delbert Black became the first MCPON in 1967. His wife, Ima, even today at 105 years young continues her loyal dedication to the Chief Mess, which has earned her the title of "Matriarch of the Chief Mess". However, her naval career began with this group during WWII.
WAVES
Women Accepted for Voluntary Emergency Service
500
Army, Air Force, and Space Force are branches that salute uncovered; if you are indoors amongst these branches and they salute, remember this rule.
Salute smartly and remember the junior rank salute first as a show of respect
500
This was originally used to give orders on warships when shouted orders could not have been heard. Now it is mainly used for ceremonial purposes.
What is Piping? Or Boatswain Piping?
500
These requirements must be met by E-7s to attend the Senior Enlisted Academy.
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Eligible for E8; be an Early Promote or Top-2 MP on most recent competitive Eval; must have a endorsement from their current CO stating “I fully support CPO Sailors to attend the SEA and I acknowledge he/she meets all eligibility requirements or explain the reason for not meeting any of the aforementioned requirements." -CPOI JQR 203.9