operation of the Navy. That item or rank was the position of the Chief Petty Officer. As I entered service I quickly discovered that the Chief was the go to guy and the old saying “ask a chief” had a profound meaning. The Chief was a leader, mentor, and an expert in just about everything, all qualities that I lacked at the time. Then, twelve or so years later, the life changing event for me of being selected as a Chief Petty Officer in the US Navy came to fruition. It was near the end of a typical
Men of Honor Although it may be difficult to believe that a man who was once pronounced dead on arrival could later become the first amputee diver to serve in the U.S. Navy as well as the first African-American to reach Master Diver status, Carl Brashear is the man who did just that. The movie Men of Honor, released in 2000, starring Cuba Gooding Jr. and Robert DeNiro, only touches on the tremendous adversities that Carl Brashear has faced throughout his life. His story is one of struggle and
be no doubt about what kind of man Carl Brashear is. The Navy's first African-American Master Diver, Brashear faced difficulties that would have defeated most people. His spirit and determination resulted not only in his overcoming great odds to become a U.S. Navy diver, but also in his surviving the loss of a leg in an accident on the USS Hoist in 1966 - and more amazingly - in his attaining the rank of Master Diver. In the fall, Twentieth Century Fox will release The Diver, the story of Brashear's
CPO Pinning Ceremony LSC Pemberton Green 197 Senior Enlisted Academy CPO Pinning Ceremony No Chief Pinning Ceremony, are you kidding! The CPO pinning ceremony is a time-honored tradition that is distinctive to the U.S. Navy, and commemorates a major milestone in one’s naval career. As leaders, recognizing the accomplishments of Sailors who have excelled throughout their military career to advance to the next pay grade is a great achievement. This paper will cover the background of a
“water”, leadership may have many facets. My definitions stem from understanding the role and responsibilities of senior enlisted members (the Chiefs) in the Coast Guard as defined by our history and policies. One of the most important aspects of leadership is being a bridge between the enlisted members and the Command. We support and enforce the Command policies and assure the needs, wellbeing, and expectations of the crew. The second set of definitions can be derived from the senior enlisted evaluations:
Good morning Master Chief Marlatt and Senior Enlisted Leadership Class 66. My leadership philosophy has been heavily influenced by my career as a Surfman and some of the people I have served with. First, what is a good leader? Many of my peers would say a person who is a good lifeboat driver. Does that person have the guys to cross a rough bar at night? Those are things that I think a lot of Surfmen would say a good leader is. I would differ with that. Those are characteristics of a leader
1. Reflecting on my career, I believe it would be hard for me to imagine my current positions, rank and responsibility in both the fire service and the Coast Guard when I started in 1998. Over the years I have had several great teachers who have shaped my perceptions and guided my actions. My parents garner much of the credit of my successes as they raised me with a baseline of values which serves me today. Those values, my mentors, and my experiences have worked to construct my definition of leadership
Issues Paper Rough Draft In today’s world, there is ever increasing pressure for further equality in many areas, particularly gender equality. In many ways, this is very good. People should not be judged by their race, ethnicity, gender, religion, political standing, or background; but rather, by their character, actions, and who they are as a person. Despite the importance of gender equality, is there a line that should, in fact, limit gender equality to some degree? In Ridley Scott’s film,
your vision to achieve a specific goal. Leadership experiences throughout my career have been both positive and negative. While I have had numerous influences, my most memorable were negative experiences from my first Master Chief as a non-rate to my Executive Officer as Petty Officer First Class. The traits most prevalent in both were temperamental, uncooperative, and abrasive. Conversely, positive influences in my career showed trust and empowerment, making for a positive work environment. One