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Transcript: The Chief's Birthday What is the Chief's Birthday? What? The Chief's Birthday is one of the longest celebrated and certainly most important ceremonies dedicated to a special group of American sailors every year with the coming of the 126th birthday of the United States Navy Chief. April 1st 2018 rang in a birthday that spans decades of United States Navy traditions, training, and hard work. Such high levels of dedication and sacrifice are not seen by many, thus, making those celebrated stick out as superiors. Bonus Information bonus information The chief petty officer, as recognized today, was officially established on April 1, 1893. Why do we celebrate it? Why? For any organization to continue to improve, innovate and achieve excellence it needs great leadership throughout. A strong leadership is the single most influential variable that affects growth. Sailors trusted with the rank of Chief have shown this leadership, and therefore are celebrated every April 1st. Who is the celebration for? Who? Chief Petty Officers are responsible for three main things: discipline of their Sailors, effective supervision of Sailor’s work, and to act as an advocate for Sailor’s best interest. We celebrate the individuals who have worked to this level because of the amount of discipline and grit they have shown to get to the rank of Chief. The holder of this position is the most senior enlisted member of the U.S. Navy. The rank is appointed by the Chief of Naval Operations (currently, Admiral John M. Richardson). On April 28 1967, Delbert Black was elected the first MCPON. This is the highest rank in the Navy, equivalent to an E-9. Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy How did it start? How? To understand the importance of being a Chief in the U.S Navy, it is important to understand how and why the rank was created. It all started with the signing of General Order 409 by President Benjamin Harrison on April 1st, 1893, which made Chief Petty Officer an actual rank, rather than a title assigned by a commanding officer to the most senior First Class Petty Officer in each rate. The order also made the insignia for Chiefs a gold fouled anchor surmounted with a silver U.S.N, with the U standing for unity, the S standing for service, and the N standing for navigation, which are the primary traits for a Chief to have and also the reason that Chiefs are called the " Backbone of the Navy". This, along with the triumphs, responsibilities and experience that is associated with being a Chief in comparison to the rest of the enlisted ranks, are the reasons we celebrate the collective birthday of the rank of Chief. https://ytcropper.com/cropped/Vi5af0e886a8406 Video The role of Chief Petty Officer is a diverse one, being a technical expert and a leader. The position helps future sailors encounter more leadership roles as they progress. It’s very important to mentor the newly commission avengers, I mean officers. Its leadership, as each and every Chief Petty Officer has both a rate and ranking job specialty. For instance, a Chief Petty Officer who has the rate in the Gunner’s Mate would be referred to as Chief Gunner’s Mate. Conclusion Conclusion Unlike a Petty Officer First Class and lower ranks, advancement to Chief Petty Officer not only carries requirements of time in service, superior evaluation scores, and specialty examinations, but also carries an added requirement of peer review. yup peer review. Hmmm...Nowwe get why some of these guys are stuc. It’s because a Chief Petty Officer can only advance after review by a selection board of serving Senior and Master Chief Petty Officers, in effect “choosing their own” and conversely not choosing other. Part 2... Continued With that being said do you know that prior to 1958 the Chief Petty Officer was the highest enlisted rank? But now we have ranks like Senior Chief Petty Officer and Master Chief Petty Officer, because we all love and leadership loves us back. Let’s get to know our chief. What made you decide to join the Navy? Why be a Chief Petty Officer? What were some of the sacrifices you have made to be where you are and who you are today? Where do you see yourself in ten years from now? What is your favorite hobby? Q&A Continued