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Fifth Fleet / USNAVCENT OIF / OEF CSG-10 / HSTCSG Sea Power One - OIF
N3/5 CFFC 5th FLEET / NAVCENT COS OIF / OEF CAOC NALE - OIF Phase III
Agenda
Four areas of emphasis
#1 Safety #2 General Welfare and Professional Development of our personnel #3 Warfighting: Warheads on Foreheads #4 I want you to want my job
Leadership 101
Sailors are our countrys greatest asset Will not find the level of dedication, productivity & excellence in civilian industry
#1 Safety
We are a function of our environment and upbringing
Understanding my career will help you understand me and my priorities
@ 85 lives
@ 42 aircraft Minimal real combat involved
Zero MIGs killed
Few targets destroyed Significantly fewer enemies, foreign or domestic, were killed in the defense of our country
#1 Safety
I am not naive
#1 Safety
Inconsistent awareness
AWARENESS
#1 Safety
Constant awareness
AWARENESS
TIME
#1 Safety
Why Safety first in a combat area of operations?
3. SA-2,3,6 4. Fighters
CAT II / III - lots CAT IV - very few
#1 Safety
Desert Shield / Desert Storm CV losses
Class Alpha
FA-18 FA-18 FA-18 unk unk PE
Combat Loss
FA-18 A-6 F-14
5
1 3 1 Mig25 AAA SA-2
Damage
A-6
3
3 AAA
Class Bravo
FA18 E-2 F-14
4
mat PE PE
KA-6
PE
11
3. SA-2,3,6 4. Fighters
CAT II / III - lots CAT IV - very few
1 1
#1 Safety
Professionalism And Excellence
Remainder of the brief are beliefs and attitudes on how to minimize the hazards and improve Combat Readiness Developed from lessons, good and bad, from previous Commanders, Skippers and CAGs Emphasis on tactical execution of properly approved and briefed procedures
#1 Safety
Professionalism And Excellence
Safety in the workcenters and on the waterfront
Think safety, prior to every action
Everyone, not just safety petty officers Headwork By the book maintenance practices Identifying and minimizing hazards Adherence to established procedures
Alcohol abuse
#1 Safety
Professionalism And Excellence
Do not focus on todays Plan of the Day
Success dependent on overall command strength
#1 Safety
Professionalism And Excellence
Minimize personnel error
Maintenance
Operator
Eliminate impulse actions Challenge Sailors, Chief Petty Officers and Officers, while
Holding them accountable for their professionalism
#1 Safety
Professionalism And Excellence
No pencil whipping
If it cant be done by the book, we will change the book via established procedures
No cutting corners
#1 Safety
Professionalism And Excellence
Right versus wrong
Every action--ground, ship-handling and flying
Execute what was briefed
#1 Safety
Professionalism And Excellence
In every action
If you have a complaint, and dont have a solution, you might be part of the problem
#3 Warheads on Foreheads
Naval Officers and Chief Petty Officers
Young warriors, lead by warriors
Fully supported by dedicated Sailorswho are also warriors
Produce fully mission capable ships and aircraft Properly trained and equipped
#3 Warheads on Foreheads
Average Naval Officer
My definition higher than most
Ordnance on target and missiles up tailpipes Gets aboard the first pass Executes mission on the kneeboard card Knows our profession cold
Be an expert in at least one area Not at the expense of overall expertise
Naval service is hard work, thats what makes it great...If it was easy, anyone could do it!!!
#3 Warheads on Foreheads
Understand our major flaw
Parochialism and stovepipes
Distrust anyone not from our communityand then only grudgingly
Work together as a teamremember that our teammates are both inside and outside our lifelines
#3 Warheads on Foreheads
Capitalize on our major strength
Execution of the mission is #1
Never say no
Nothing is too hard, regardless of the funding, manpower or equipment
Break
Leadership 101
To those who wear the cloth of our nation
Sailors, Civilian Professionals, and Families
Professionalism is pivotal
Warriors can be leaders, but
Leadership 101
To warriors, knowledge of their warfare profession is critical
You can never know enough Dont know the answer, find it out Never make it up
Leadership 101
No brand X leadership
No one enjoys having their backside chewed
Fix the problem Move on to the next challenge Without forgetting the last
Yelling at a JO is like beating your dog. When it is all over, you feel guilty, and the dog doesnt get it.
RADM Dave Nichols - OIF -
Leadership 101
Loyalty, up and down the COC
You need to support your peers and people who work for you
We all need to support the Bosss Boss Its a food chain for a reason
Leadership 101
If you do not like what the Boss is doing
#1 Support the Boss fully in public
#2 You are obligated to express your views to him in private
But never in public
#3 After he hears the argument and if he still does not change his mind #4 Support him fully in public
Leadership 101
As a leader you must say:
I will help you learn your job
Teaching and counseling never stops
I can not do your job for you If you fail because of training
I will provide the training
Leadership 101
Treat every individual, senior or junior, the way you want to be treated Praise in public and in writing
Counsel in private
Leadership 101
Take care of your people,
They will take care of you
Give your people a lot of leash, and a little rudder Be inquisitive, ask the tough questions
Is there a better way to do business?
Leadership 101
Your personnel
Take care of them,
Tell them the truth, Lead them in the air, on the bridge, and on liberty, Teach them, Mentor them, Tell them your expectations of them, Show them the standard of what is expected,
Leadership 101
There is a fine line between micro management and thorough oversight
Depending on where you are in the food chain
Marketing is everything
Leadership 101
Have fun!!!
A sense of humor is a valuable commodity
So is a thick skin...
Humor in a time of perceived crisis breaks the tension But dont get outside the envelope
The pendulum will swing back
Until then, it will hurt if it hits you
Leadership 101
We are a social organization
30
2011
2012
SAPR Vision: Promote and foster a culturally aware and informed Navy respectful of all, intolerant of sexual assault, and supported by
a synergistic program of prevention, advocacy, and accountability.
Five Lines of Effort (LOEs) Guide SAPR Policies, Programs & Processes* LOE1: Education & Awareness
Navy Suicides
100 90 80 70 60 50 40 30 20 10 0 25 20 3 15 10 52 39 47 5 0 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 AC (incl RC on AD) Navy Suicide Rate
Suicides YTD CY12: 50 = 47 + (3) CY11: 42 = 38 + (4) Date 9/4 Age 30 20 37 (21) 30 32
Grade
Gndr M M M (M) M M
Deploy History*
Number of Deaths
E6 E2 E8 (E3) E5 E6
R P P (TBD) P P
6 37
6 38
3 40
6 4 46
44
40
39
Suicide Related Behaviors CY12: 1,351 = 1,327+ (24) CY11: 1,906 = 1,892 + (14) Suicide Rates (per 100K) (12 Mo) Sep 11 Aug 12: 16.0 (CY11) Jan 11 Dec 11: 14.6 (CY10) Jan 10 Dec 10: 11.1
* Deployment History N=None, O=On, P=Prior (>6 mos), R=Recent (< 6 mos), BOG (Boots on Ground) ** Probable Stressors
D=Discipline, F=Fina, LE=Life Events, MH= Med Hist, R=Relationship, SA= Sub Abuse, SEP=Separation, W=Work
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Total
14 SEP 2012
NOTE: Data for SELRES not on AD in parentheses All other data reflect AC + RC on AD
Strengthen Connections
Climate Communication
Assessment
Surveys DoDSER
50
Leadership 101
Team player
Team work is a graded item
Navy first, command second, individual third Takes fair share of good and bad deals Doesnt whine when handed a bad deal
Does the job and moves on
Leadership 101
Your people are not perfect
99% are doing their very best
They will fail occasionally Let them learn from their mistakes
Leadership 101
Build esprit de corps
Pride in the organization
Clean, properly painted jets Clean, well organized spaces Professional looking Officers, CPOs and Sailors
Shiny Boots Kill MiGs
Leadership 101
Programs
Day to day practices should dictate no preparation is required for inspections
Able to pass a no notice inspection on any given day
Leadership 101
The Boss doesnt want to hear your problems without your solutions The Boss doesnt want to provide those solutions Do not let the Boss get surprised
Leadership 101
The Burning Bush
Is the Department Head on Department Head issues
Is the XO on XO issues Is the Captain / CAG on Captain / CAG issues Is the ESG / CSG Commander on ESG / CSG issues You get the idea..
Bottom line:
Leadership 101
Set the example
Glass houses and a pedestal are reality
If you break the rules, so will your people Watch your alcohol intake
Leadership 101
It is either right or wrong
If you do not,
You will always be looking over your shoulder
Leadership 101
Apply the Rule of 30 in a crisis
Wait 30 seconds, 30 minutes, 3 hours before reacting to crisis info
Take an operational pause The first info is always wrong or incomplete
Dont go to your boss with an issue without first getting all the background
We react to your requests...
Dont let your poor prior planning turn into my crisis (ALE)
Command
The clock is ticking...
You have the greatest job in the world, but you still have a Boss
Therefore, your job is to support your Boss success
Whether you like him or not
This is not snorkeling This is reality The Boss determines your future
Command
Develop a vision with achievable goals
Not a tree hugging phrase
These mean nothing at the squadron level
Command
Brief your vision and goals to the entire Command
The first day after the Change of Command
Set the tone Let them know you are in charge Make this brief part of your indoctrination program
Command
Work with your sister commands
100% identical on all aircraft / ship unique issues
Dont make the CAG / DESRON choose, he aint the expert Fix and fly each others aircraft and ships
Avoid ugly competition wars Encourage the good competition This requires compromise on everyones part
Command
Unless your Boss is from your community, he isnt as thrilled about your aircraft / ship as you are
Hornet drivers pay attention
Command
Your Boss is grading his COs on how well each plays the hand that is dealt to them
You may have a good hand
Others may not Play it smartly
Command
You are one of your Boss Dept Heads
Get used to it
When we talk about N Heads later in the brief, I am also talking to you
Break
XO, XO!!!
Pocket your ego
No one cares what you know
Your job is to get the Boss promoted or selected for the next command level
Your job is to run the Command and let the Boss have fun
You are the head paper clip
XO, XO!!!
The Change of Command
Your new presence is a bigger shock on the Command than the new Commander
They know the old XO They dont know you First impressions are everything Open your eyes and ears Keep your mouth closed
XO, XO!!!
Your tactical proficiency is critical
Do not let it falter
XO, XO!!!
Look after the CO
Professionally
Personally
XO,XO!!!
The seeds you plant as XO, you will reap as CO
There will not be the time once CO
Brief the CO on your intentions
Implement programs to make your job, and your reliefs easier Be pro-active, get ahead of the daily grind Get the Department Heads together prior to every Dept Head meeting
XO,XO!!!
Who you put in critical TAD billets will make your job easier
Ship / Squadron level
DCPO
Aggressive Second Class who is good with organization and can work independently
First lieutenant
Aggressive CPO or First Class Berthing and heads are everything
XO,XO!!!
Balance the work load with the number of Officers / CPOs If it is worth doing, it is worth doing right!!! If it aint worth doing, dont!!!
Unless from a Burning Bush...
Department Heads
Department Heads are not just O-4s
O-5 COsDH to CAG, DESRON, etc O-6 COsDH to CSG / ESG, etc O-7 CDRDH to C5F O-9 CDRDH to CENTCOM
Department Heads
Run the Dept Head meetings
Department Heads
You will never work harder
Until Command
Department Heads
Your job is to make the CO a CAG / CV CO / DESRON Do not focus on your FITREP
That is the CO and XOs job Instead, work with the other Department Heads as a team!!
Department Heads
Communicate, Communicate, Communicate!!!
Never implement a program that affects another department without clearing it with your teammates first Meet with the team daily, hourly, always
JOPA
We train Naval Officers, not just aircrew and shipdrivers
Your ground job is not a dissatisfier
The Navy wants more than just aircrew / shipdrivers and knuckleheads We need Warriors who are Leaders
Sailors
Our Navys greatest asset
You will not find the level of excellence and productivity anywhere else in either the military or private sector Tell them the truth, they will do anything
Hide the truth from them, you have lost them forever
Sailors
Do not burn them out
Retention
You and your wife / husband decide
Not me
We do not want to retain everyone
We will minimize the dissatisfiers You need to decide on the other two
Retention
Why Sherry and I stayed in
Beats working for a living
Challenges Responsibility The people and camaraderie The flying and sailing
Overrode night traps and separation It was an easy choice It was the correct choice
Retention
Do not think your ground job is a dissatisfier
Retention
Your future orders are your COs concern
He will come to us when he requires assistance
Your COs orders are your Boss concern
Retention
You decide to get out, good luck
We will help you get ready for the outside and potential unemployment
We expect you to work until the end
Retention
Sea duty and deployments are the Navy
You can only practice our profession from the beach Deployed is where we execute our profession
Retention
Our Nation needs you now more then ever
Retention
If you stay, You are the future of our Navy If you stay, You want to be a part of the solution If you stay, We will bust our backsides taking care of you If you stay, We will help you spend your bonus
We know that is not why you stayed
Paperwork
Get the point across? Grammatically correctly? Formatted correctly? Read right? I will sign or forward it
If any of the above is NO - you get it back
Email
Send it TO medo not CC me
I dont look at CC emailunless from my Boss
Too many Staffs are predisposed to find the NO to subordinate or other components (teammates) requests
Find the YES
Teamwork
From Commander to the most junior Sailor
Areas to Avoid
Stovepiped Warriors see the world through their ready room or wardroom
Air Wing Commanders who forget (or do not know) their biggest contribution to the strike group is as a force provider to the other warfare commanders Cruiser COs with no other job but to drive a ship Carrier COs who think their only job is to run the hotel Surface Combatant COs who wait to start to train in the basic phase Hornet COs who configure their jets based on how it flies vice asking what is the mission Prowler COs who forget to tell CAG where and where his special tasking is
coming from
Hawkeye COs who dont do their day job Aegis who dont train to NSAWC stan Helo COs who miss an alertany alertand forget to let me fly
Leadership 101