USS Enterprise (CVN 65)
The Shuttle Magazine Edition
“We are Legend”
April 2, 2012 Issue
Chief Petty Officers Celebrate 119 Years of Tradition
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MCPON Message Happy 119th Birthday CPOs! “My fellow Chief Petty Officers, On April 1st, our entire mess will pause to celebrate 119 years of the United States Chief Petty Officer, our honored mess traditions and heritage, and look to our future. But we’re not just celebrating another year of chiefs serving the Navy; we’re celebrating everything it means to be the chief. Our anchors are the symbol of a culture and a way of life. Since 1893, Chiefs have been charged with the responsibility of ensuring our Sailors are the best in the world, ready to carry out our Navy’s mission when our nation calls. We welcome that responsibility and lead by example with pride, character, and loyalty, a strong commitment to leadership, our core values, and the Navy ethos. Our Navy is the best it has ever been and we must continue to build upon the strong legacy that our mess was founded on as we look toward our future. 2012 is a significant year for us all as the United States Navy Memorial hosts the ‘Year of the Chief.’ The ‘Year of the Chief ’ is a worldwide spotlight on the history and contributions of the Navy CPO mess. The ‘Year of the Chief ’ will officially be launched on our birthday with a kick-off event held April 2 at the Navy Memorial. For more information on the ‘Year of the Chief ’, visit Navy Memorial’s web page. Happy birthday shipmates! I truly appreciate your leadership and the hard work you do every day. Anchor up and HOOYAH Navy Chiefs!”
-- MCPON West
Monday, April 2, 2012
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Big E Happenings Enterprise Chiefs Celebrate 119th Birthday of CPO Mess Story and photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Scott Pittman
USS ENTERPRISE, At Sea – Chief petty officers (CPO) assigned to the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65) held a ceremony celebrating the 119th birthday of the CPO rank April 1 while underway in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility. The celebration provided the chiefs’ mess with an opportunity to come together to honor, celebrate and learn about the history of the CPO rank. “Today we gather here to pay homage to 119 years of the chief petty officer,” said Senior Chief Aviation Support Equipment Technician Mark Farley. “What better place than the chiefs’ mess aboard USS Enterprise as she sails on her final deployment defending freedom and our way of life.” Chiefs from all departments gathered to listen to the words of Rear Adm. Ted Carter, commander of Enterprise Carrier Strike Group, and an honorary Master Chief Petty Officer, recollecting time he spent learning from the chief’s mess. “Chief petty officers have been influencing me since the first day I put on a uniform,” said Carter. Carter was given this honorary title by former Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) Joe Campa. “As I went from my days as a midshipman and got into my field in aviation, I was always surrounded by chiefs,” said Carter. “That really helped me understand how important it was for leadership to talk to young Sailors and how to get them to understand what it is that you’re trying to say to them.” Farley then reflected on the combination of the history of ships to bear the name Enterprise, and the chiefs who served aboard them. “On our 25th birthday, Enterprise six was patrolling the seas during World War 1,” said Farley. “On our 50th birthday, Enterprise 7 (CV 6) destroyed the remainder of the Japanese Navy in the South Pacific. She would later become the most decorated ship of World War II.” He then reminded the mess that as this history was being made, chiefs were present…just as they have been throughout the last 119 years…leading, mentoring and training. “The importance of an Enterprise Chief remembering the CPO Birthday is not what is important,” said Command Master Chief Eric. J. Young. Enterprise’s command master
chief. “It is more important for us, the Mess, to remember what it means to be a Chief. Why do we do what we do? Why do we mentor, lead, manage, and train? We do it because it is in us to make the Sailors around us better than they would have ever thought they could be. As Chiefs, when our Sailors are better, we the Chiefs are better and when the Chiefs are at their best, then Enterprise will always be the best warship on the waterfront. We remember and celebrate success as Chiefs on the CPO birthday.” During the Enterprise celebration, Chief Aviation Maintenance Administrationman Marilyn Ferguson also read the birthday message written by MCPON Rick West for the chiefs of the entire U.S. Navy, and participants wrapped up the event with a cake-cutting ceremony. Enterprise is underway conducting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility.
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Big E Happenings Big “E” Gets Fit Story and photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class (SW) Britney N. Epps USS ENTERPRISE, At Sea -- The time has come for the first of aircraft carrier USS Enterprise’s (CVN 65) semiannual Physical Fitness Assessments (PFA). Cycle 1 of the PFA began March 26 and will run through early June. While on deployment, certain things have to be considered when conducting a PFA. Scheduling can be a challenge with departments and Sailors maintaining such different routines. Another obstacle to overcome involves determining what portions of the Physical Readiness Test (PRT) can be administered safely while at sea. The running portion of the PRT comes into question due to the ship’s operational commitments, but alternative cardiovascular options such as the stationary bike or the elliptical machine can be utilized as well, depending on available equipment. Underway, the commanding officer (CO) can request a waiver for the PRT portion of the PFA. The Body Composition Assessment (BCA) is still required to be conducted for all hands and can still be counted as a failure if a Sailor is not within Navy standards as stated in OPNAVINST 6110.1H. “Physical fitness is an open book test, and no one should fail,” said Chief Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Fuel) Troy Nichols, Enterprise’s command fitness leader. The Navy expects members to take the PRT seriously because there are consequences for failure including being put on the Fitness Enhancement Program (FEP) until the next regularly-scheduled PRT. FEP is designed to help Sailors reach the required standards. Sailors placed in FEP will also receive notification of FEP enrollment. The notification will be placed in their Enlisted Service Record (ESR). Three failures within a four year period can result in administrative discharge from the Navy.
Preparing for the PRT does not have to be predictable, however. Enterprise’s Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) program offers Sailors multiple fitness classes ranging from Yoga to kick boxing. Classes are scheduled throughout the week at different times. The MWR program also provides a nutritional guide coordinated with Medical to help Sailors stay motivated and in shape. “It’s a one-stop shop,” said Chief Aviation Electrician’s Mate Monica Connon, MWR’s leading Chief Petty Officer. “Sailors are encouraged to do their best, not just the bare minimum, due to the fact that this documentation will follow them through their Navy career,” said Nichols. In addition to Enterprise’s command fitness leader, each department should have an assistant command fitness leader who can maintain a departmental PT schedule, assist with administering the PRT and updating the PRIMS database with PFA scores once the cycle is complete. Cycle 1 has begun and all hands must be ready to perform the PRT! Are you ready?
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ESWS Question of the Day: What is MOV?
March 27th ESWS answer: The NAVSUP 1371 is the Fleet COSAL Feedback Report
The Shuttle is published and printed daily underway and bi-weekly in port by the USS Enterprise (CVN 65) Media Department, FPO AE 09543-2810. This newspaper is an authorized publication for members of the Department of Defense. Please direct all story ideas, questions and comments to MC1 (SW) Steve Smith at smithsw@cvn65.navy.mil. Commanding Officer Capt. William C. Hamilton, Jr.
Executive Officer Capt. G. C. Huffman
Command Master Chief ABCM (AW/SW) Eric M. Young
Public Affairs Officer Lt. Cmdr. Sarah T. Self-Kyler
Editors MC2 (SW) Kristin L. Grover MCSN Harry Gordon
3M 3M Question of the Day: Who is the ship’s 3M manager? March 27th 3M answer: The Division Officer is required to review the CSMP weekly.
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Navy News Navy Announces Revised FY13 Enlisted Boards Schedule By Navy Personnel Command Public Affairs
MILLINGTON, Tenn. (NNS) -- Navy announced a revised Fiscal Year 2013 (FY13) enlisted selection board schedule in NAVADMIN 108/12, released March 30. NAVADMIN 108/12 announced new selection board convening dates for the active duty E-9, active duty E-8 and the FTS/AGR/CANREC (Reserve) E-7 selection boards. The message also announced new “received by” deadlines for candidates to submit their letter to the board and “received by” deadlines for special requirements for nuclear trained personnel.
Letters to the board previously submitted for FY13 enlisted selection boards have been retained and there is no requirement for candidates to resubmit letters to the board. No changes were made to the convening or submission dates for the active duty E-7 selection board previously announced in NAVADMIN 349/11. Impact to the chief petty officer induction season will be minimal if any. Unless specifically addressed in the new message, candidates should follow all eligibility and submission criteria outlined in NAVADMIN
349/11 and NAVADMIN 369/11 for E7 candidates and NAVADMIN 387/11 for E8 and E9 candidates. Note that the NPC Customer Service Center’s e-mail address for sending letters to the board via e-mail is: cscselectionboard@navy.mil. The FY13 enlisted selection board schedule was revised following the public disclosure of the active duty E9 selection board’s convening order, quota plan and membership list. Reserve E9 and Reserve E8 selection boards were not affected by the change.
Navy To Hold Sexual Assault PreventionTraining By Mark D. Faram, NAVY TIMES
Navy officials have declared April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month, calling for educational standdowns to communicate the service’s policy of zero tolerance for sexual assault while encouraging more in the ranks to work harder to prevent attacks. “Sexual assault is a crime that erodes our operational readiness and requires leadership from all levels of the chain of command,” Vice Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Mark Ferguson wrote Wednesday in NAVADMIN 106/12, which announced the event. “We must operationalize sexual assault prevention and response by creating and maintaining a professional work environment, caring for our people, discouraging alcohol abuse and ensuring a positive liberty environment.” Starting April 2, each week of the month will have a theme, such as educating sailors on how sexual assault affects individuals as well as commands. Other training will stress everyone’s responsibility in preventing sexual assault and reiterating the Navy’s zero-tolerance stance. In the message, Ferguson mandates that “at a minimum, units must conduct a total of two hours of sexual assault awareness via a standdown,” the message said. That two hours can be done at one time, or, preferably, the message says, in four 30-minute blocks, one each week. Completion reports from all commands must be sent to
the office of the chief of naval personnel by May 15. Officials say they hope commands will do more than the minimum and have posted possible activities on Navy Personnel Command’s sexual assault prevention and response website. Suggestions range from writing articles for base newspapers to holding drills and other awareness events and suggestions such as linking to the Navy’s SAPR Web page from a command’s website. The services are under pressure from Congress and advocacy groups to act. Navy Secretary Ray Mabus also has highlighted the issue. During the Navy Department’s 2011 Sexual Assault Prevention Summit in May, Mabus said his daily operational briefings nearly always contain a report of a sexual assault on a sailor or Marine, and that there were 900 reports in fiscal 2010. “That’s almost three every … single … day of the year,” Mabus said, pausing slightly for emphasis. “Three times a day, somebody that wears the uniform of this country, and has sworn to defend it and protect it, is being assaulted. Three times a day. “If somebody was being shot at three times a day, we would do something about it,” Mabus said. “This ought to make us mad.”
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