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What is the position of the CPO collar device on the khaki uniform?
What is 1 inch from the front and lower edges of the collar and position the vertical axis of the insignia along imaginary line dissecting the angle of the collar point.
100
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.
100
When is the Chief Petty Officer's Birthday?
What is April 1, 1893, and with the exception of schoolmasters, ships’ writers and carpenters’ mates, all petty officers of the first class were automatically shifted to the new rank in April 1895.
100
Who is the current MCPON?
Who is Master Chief Steven S. Giordano. He took charge on September 2,2016.
200
What does the USN stand for on the Gold Fouled Anchor rank insignia?
What is Unity, Service, Navigation.
200
Who was the first female Chief Petty Officer?
What is Loretta Walsh. On March 17, 1917 she became the first woman to enlist on active duty in the Navy. She was the first Yeoman F, or "Yeomanette," to enlist in World War.
200
It was written after 1948 and then re-written in the mid 1990's?
What is the Chief Petty Officers Creed. The original version had references to fraternity, brotherhood and humiliation. Today the CPOs Creed serves Chief selectees as the initial charge as Chief Petty Officers and the source to which all other guiding principles are derived.
200
This Master Chief has the longest tenure as MCPON?
Who is MCPON John Hagan. He Led the CPO Mess from 28 August 1992 - 27 March 1998. He gave life to the Physical Fitness Program in the Navy and oversaw the Navy's first ever Selective Early Retirement Board.
300
This uniform item was added to the CPO uniform in 1959?
What is the fouled anchor. It was added as a collar device.
300
When was the first Chief Petty Officer Pinning Ceremony?
There were no CPO Pinning Ceremonies prior to 1960 since Chief Petty Officers did not wear collar devices. CPO collar devices were introduced in 1959. All Chief Petty Officers, E7-E9, initially wore the same device. It wasn’t until 1961 that Senior Chief and Master Chief Petty Officer collar devices were first authorized. Prior to adoption of CPO Pinning Ceremonies, the final event in making Chief was generally referred to as “Wearing the Hat”.
300
What year was the Navy Senior Enlisted Academy established.
It was inaugurated on 14 September 1981 by MCPON Crow. A pilot class of 16 Senior Enlisted and Master Chief Petty Officers received a 9 week curriculum of communication skills, national security affairs, Navy programs and physical readiness training. Today the Senior Enlisted Academy (SEA) has expanded to seven classes annually, with 112 Navy, Air Force, Army, Coast Guard and Marine Corps students per class?
300
This MCPON implemented CPO 365
Who is MCPON(AW/NAC) Michael D. Stevens. He became the 13th MCPON on September 28, 2012 and retired on September 2, 2016.
400
In what direction does the star or stars face on Senior Chief and Master Chief rating badges?
What is down. Chief Petty Officers stars were introduced with the creation of SCPO and MCPO. The reasoning for stars pointed one ray down is unknown, however, indications point to following the Line Officers standard.
400
On April 1, 1893 how many different ratings were there for Chief Petty Officer?
What is 9 ratings: Chief Master-at-Arms Chief Machininst Chief Boatswain's Mate Chief Carpenters Mate Chief Quartermaster Chief Apothecary Chief Gunner's Mate Chief Yeoman Chief Band Masters
400
Who is the Navy's First female Force Master Chief?
Who is HMCM (SW/AW) Jaqueline L. K. Dirosa. She was the 13th Fleet Forces Command Fleet Master Chief from April 12, 2002 to June18, 2007.
400
During his tenure the variable housing allowance went into effect, the drug urinalysis screening program was initiated and numerous quality of life programs sprouted
Who is MCPON Thomas Crow
500
What year did the Navy adopted the cutlass?
What is 1860. The cutlass is a French curve-type sword. The final version of the cutlass was created in 1917 and it was the official weapon for the Navy until it was discontinued in 1949.
500
How many U.S. Naval Ships have been named after Chief Petty Officers?
What is: *USS Reeves *USS Tomich *USS Hill *USS McFaul *USS John Finn *USS Delbert Black is being constructed and awaiting commissioning. *USS Chief, it is named in honor to all Chief Petty Officers.
500
How many Medals of Honor have been given to Chief Petty Officers?
What is 40 Medals of Honor. The most recent was awarded by President Obama to Senior Chief Special Warfare Operator Edward C. Byers Jr.
500
He is the 11th MCPON
Who is MCPON (FMF/SW) Joe R. Campa Jr. 10 Jul. 2006 - 12 Dec. 2008.