UNIFORMS
WHAT DOES THE USN ON A CHIEF'S ANCHORS STAND FOR?
What is Unity, Service, Navigation.
When is the CPO Birthday?
The grade of Chief Petty Officer was established on April 1, 1893
True or False? In order to apply for Chief Warrant Officer program you must first be a Chief?
False: The Chief Warrant Officer Program provides commissioning opportunities to qualified senior enlisted personnel. Chief Petty Officers (E-7 through E-9), and E-6 personnel who are selection board eligible for E-7 may qualify for this program
True or False? U.S. Navy chief petty officers are afforded more responsibility than any other enlisted rank in the world.
Answer: True
What is the name of the Current MCPON?
James Honea
ON A CMC'S COMMAND INSIGNIA BADGE IT READS COMMAND - WHAT DOES A FORCE OR FLEET MASTER CHIEF'S READ?
What is FORCE - FLEET
Who was MCPON from 13 Jan. 1967 - 01 Apr. 1971?
Clue: Pay attention to the dates.
What is GMCM Delbert D. Black - The FIRST one!
Why was the rank of CPO established?
Prior to the creation of the CPO rank, there was a significant gap in leadership between the officers and the enlisted sailors, with few opportunities for career advancement for the latter. The CPO rank was designed to fill this gap and provide a clear path for enlisted sailors to advance in their careers
Why are covers removed when entering the Chief's Mess?
To foster an open environment where rank does not hinder candid discussions.
What were the original 6 frigates (all of them)?
Constitution
Constellation
Congress
United States
Chesapeake
President
Describe the meaning of the following as it pertains to the gold fouled anchor:
Anchor
Chain
Fouled (Chain)
Anchor:
Represents stability, security, and the CPO's duty to protect those under their care
Chain:
Symbolizes flexibility, strength, and the importance of relying on each other within the CPO community
Fouled (Chain):
Reminds CPOs that despite obstacles or challenges, they must complete their assigned tasks
Since 1797, what two ratings for chiefs have remained in continuous use?
Boatswain’s Mate and Gunner’s Mate.
What is the role of a Fleet Master Chief? And how many are there in the Navy?
Answer: A fleet master chief petty officer (FLTCM) is a master chief who again has virtually the same responsibility as command master chiefs, but for larger fleet commands. There are four fleet master chief positions in the Navy
When did navy exams become required for advancement to chief?
Service-wide examinations for outstanding Chiefs were held on August 5, 1958, with the first promotions becoming effective on November 16, 1958.
What are the MCPON's Guiding Principles?
Competency:
Technical Mastery / Institutional Expertise
Character:
Professionalism / Integrity / Accountability
Connections:
Deck Plate Leadership / Team Effectiveness
Why did the navy adopt brown shoes / boots?
Naval Aviators Adopted brown leather shoes in 1913 to hide an airfields dust.
In 1976 the requirement was struck from regulations and was revived in 1986 due to a petition by aviators
The pay grades of E-8 and E-9, Senior Chief and Master Chief, were created effective what date?
Answer: What is June 1, 1958, under a 1958 Amendment to the Career Compensation Act of 1949
When did the role of CMC come about and Why?
First referenced in OPNAVINST 1306.2C dated 16 October 1995 (now 1036.2G),[7] the Navy states that its command master chief program is ostensibly intended to stimulate free-flowing communications, and ensure the highest standards of professionalism are upheld at all levels within the chain of command. In 2015, the U.S. Navy formally established the rating of command senior chief petty officer (CMDCS),[8] before it was a billet.
Who was the first female Chief?
Who is Loretta Walsh. On March 21, 1917 she became the first woman Navy petty officer when sworn in as a chief yeoman.
By law what percent of the US Naval Forces can be a Master Chief Petty Officer?
What is 1%
In what year did the CNO announce the approval of a Chief Petty Officer (CPO) Ceremonial Cutlass for optional wear by E-7 through E-9s?
What is 2010 via NAVADMIN 118/10
In September of 1988 this acting MCPON enlisted in the Navy.
Who is FLEET MCPO Russell Smith?
Who quoted "It's possible the Navy could operate without its officers, but there is NO WAY IN HELL it could operate without its CHIEFS."
Tom Clancy quote from the U.S. Submarine Veterans World War II magazine, "Polaris" (Vol. 52, No. 6, December 2008, page 3):
Name at least five rates that were the first to be Chiefs?
Master-at-Arms
Boatswain's Mate
Quartermaster
Gunner's Mate
Machinist Mate
Carpenter's Mate
Yeoman
Apothecary
Band Masters
A Navy Chief is equivalent to what rank in the Marines, Army, and Air Force?
Gunnery sergeant in the U.S. Marine Corps
Sergeant first class in the U.S. Army
Master sergeant in the U.S. Air Force / Space Force
Chief Petty Officer in the Coast Guard