Rickover or Scott
History Matters
BPMI Values
100

"Success teaches us nothing; only failure teaches."

Rickover

100

Who is Admiral Rickover?

Father of Nuclear Navy


100

Define integrity

Being transparent and trustworthy together

200

“Guess what, I have flaws. What are they? Oh, I don’t know. I sing in the shower. Sometimes I spend too much time volunteering. Occasionally I’ll hit somebody with my car. So sue me.”

Scott

200

Whats was the first commissioned Nuclear Submarine called?

USS Nautilus

200

Define innovation

Being bold, thinking differently, questioning the status quo

300

"The more you sweat in peace, the less you bleed in war"

Rickover

300

Where was the first sub launched from?

Groton, Connecticut

300

Define Diversity

Valuing each other's gifts, views, and opinions

400

“You know what they say ‘Fool me once, strike one, but fool me twice… strike three.’”

Scott

400

Why was it such a big deal to have a nuclear navy?

-Did not use diesel 

-Lasted longer

-Cleaner energy

-Superior to enemy

400

Define excellence

Surpassing your own expectations to be the best you can be

500

"The Devil is in the details, but so is salvation"

Rickover

500

Where is the Navy Nuclear training school located?

Goose Creek, SC

500

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