Seabee History
What year were the Seabees officially established?
1942
When is the Navy’s birthday?
October 13
What does NAVFAC stands for?
Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command
What instruction governs Navy evaluations?
BUPERSINST 1610.10 series
Who is the current MCPON?
John Perryman
Who was the first Seabee Medal of Honor Recipient?
CM3 Marvin Shields
What are the Navy’s core values ?
Honor, Courage, Commitment
What system does NAVFAC use to track work orders?
Maximo
What block in an eval captures “Primary Duties”?
Block 29
What 2025 initiative emphasizes retaining Sailors
Sailors First initiative
What does “Construimus, Batiumus” mean?
We Build, We Fight
Who was the first MCPON?
Delbert D Black
Name three main branches of a PWD
FEAD, FSC, UEM
What form is used for enlisted evaluations?
NAVPERS 1616/26
Which region’s area of responsibility did the U.S. Navy deploy dual carrier strike groups to in 2025 to counter Iranian-backed Houthi forces?
U.S. 5th Fleet
On which Pacific island did Seabees first construct airfields under combat fire?
Guadalcanal
What major battle was the turning point in the Pacific during WWII?
Battle of Midway
What is the purpose of a dig permit?
Ensure safe excavation and identify underground utilities
What are the three main promotion recommendations
EP, MP , P
What is the name of the 2025 multilateral U.S.–Japan naval exercise held in the Philippine Sea?
ANNUALEX 2025
Which destroyer honors a fallen Seabee hero?
USS Stephan (DDG-63)
Who was the first African American Navy Master Diver, inspiring the movie Men of Honor?
Master Chief Carl Brashear
Who is the PWO typically responsible to?
The Commanding Officer of the supported installation
What are the seven performance traits evaluated
Professional Knowledge, Quality of Work, Command Climate/Equal Opportunity, Military Bearing, Leadership, Teamwork, and Personal Job Accomplishment
As part of Indo-Pacific operations in 2025, which flagship of the U.S. 7th Fleet arrived in Busan, South Korea on Sept 25 2025, marking a significant regional engagement?
USS Blue Ridge (LCC-19)