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Who was the first female Chief Petty Officer?
Who is YNC Loretta Walsh
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This date created the pay grades of E-8 and E-9, Senior Chief and Master Chief.
When was 01 JUNE 1958? The pay grades of E-8 and E-9 were created under a 1958 Amendment to the Career Compensation Act of 1949. Elevation from E-7 to E-8 was restricted to Chief's with a minimum of four years time in grade and a total of ten years of service. Elevation from E-7 to E-9 required a total of six years time in grade and total of 13 years of service. Service wide examinations for outstanding Chiefs were held on August 5, 1958, with the first promotions becoming effective on November 16, 1958.
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What is a another name for Senior Chiefs and Master Chiefs?
What is "Super Chiefs"
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It is usually applied to the state of an anchor which has become hooked on some impediment on the ground.
What is a fouled anchor? Usually applied to the state of an anchor, which has become hooked on some impediment on the ground, or has its cable wound round the stock or flukes. The term is generally utilized when speaking of items of historical value such as the US Navy Chief Petty Officer emblem.
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Who is the current MCPON?
Who is MCPON(SG/SW/IW) Steven S. Giordano
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This office was formerly established on 28 April 1967.
What is the office of the MCPON? The office of the Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy was established upon a recommendation from the Secretary of the Navy to provide a direct, unofficial channel of communication between enlisted personnel and Navy senior leadership. Originally the MCPON was known as the Senior Enlisted Advisor of the Navy. The office was formed because the results of an enlisted poll suggested that Navy leadership was out of touch with the concerns of enlisted Sailors.
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When was the USS CHIEF MCM-14 commissioned?
When was November 4, 1994
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During the Revolutionary War, this Sailor - a Cook's Mate serving on board the Alfred, one of the first Continental Navy warships, was promoted to "Chief Cook" on June 1, 1776.
Who is Jacob Wasbie?
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Out of the Seven Chief's Guiding Principles, name three
What is Deckplate Leadership, Institutional and Technical Expertise, Professionalism, Character, Loyalty, Active Communication, Sense of Heritage.
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On April 1, 1893, this rank was established in the United States Navy.
What is the rank of Chief Petty Officer? On March 3, 1893, U.S. Navy Circular #1 announced the establishment of the Chief Petty Officer classification effective April 1, 1893 1. On April 1, 1893 nine ratings were moved up into the Chief Petty Officer classification. Eight of these ratings had previously been first class ratings and the men were already wearing what had become the Chief Petty Officer uniform. Three of the First Class Petty Officer ratings had official titles of Chief Boatswain's Mate, Chief Quartermaster, and Chief Gunner's Mate since 1885. They retained their titles when they became Chief Petty Officers - nothing changed. The other ratings, Apothecary, Yeoman, Machinist, and Bandmaster also retained the same titles they had used as First Class Petty Officers. However, Master-at-Arms became Chief Master-at-Arms.
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In what direction does the star or stars face on Senior Chief and Master Chief rating badges?
What is Down.
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As a Chief Aviation Ordnanceman stationed at NAS Kaneohe Bay, he received the Medal of Honor for his actions during the attack on Pearl Harbor.
Who is John William Finn? John William Finn (23 July 1909 - 27 May 2010) was a Sailor in the United States Navy who, as a Chief Petty Officer, received the United States military's highest decoration, the Medal of Honor, for his actions during the attack on Pearl Harbor in World War II. As a Chief Aviation Ordnanceman stationed at Naval Air Station Kaneohe Bay, he earned the medal by manning a machine gun from an exposed position throughout the attack, despite being repeatedly wounded.
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On what day do Chief Petty Officers get pinned?
What is September 16th.
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This person was selected as the Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Navy on January 28th, 1967 (AKA The First MCPON)
Who is Master Chief Gunner’s Mate Delbert Black. They formally changed his title to Master Chief Petty Officer of the navy (MCPON) on April 28th of that same year, finally catching up to the Marine Corps and the Army, who formed their senior enlisted positions in 1957and 1966.
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When was CPO 365 started?
When is Jan 7, 2013
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Who implemented CPO 365?
Who is MCPON(AW/NAC) Michael D. Stevens
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What does the USN stand for on the Gold Fouled Anchor rank insignia.
What is Unity, Service, Navigation.
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This goat is believed to be the source of the old Navy term, Goat Locker.
Who is El Cid (The Chief)? In early sailing years, livestock would travel on ships, providing the crew with fresh milk, meats, and eggs as well as serving as ships' mascots. One pet, a goat named El Cid (meaning Chief) was the mascot aboard the USS New York. When its crew attended the fourth Navy-Army football game in 1893, they took El Cid to the game, which resulted in the West Pointers losing. El Cid (The Chief) was offered shore duty at Annapolis and became the Navy's mascot. This is believed to be the source of the old Navy term, Goat Locker.
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On April 1, 1893 how many different Ratings were there for Chief Petty Officer?
What is 9
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In 1912, this uniform was adopted by naval aviators of the Marine Corps and later by submariners in 1931.
What is Khaki’s.