FY16 Chief Selection Board

[Tony]

Where's DOGG at?

 

he swings by once in a while and adds his 2 cents 

[Tony]

I just come in here for the engaging conversation

 

me too 

[Guest ITC(IW/SW/AW)]

so you're assigned a sponsor?  you don't get to pick one?  the least they can do is let you pick one

 

I'm sure most commands will do the picking. I was lucky and got two sponsors who I liked and got along with well. Some of my fellow Selectees weren't so lucky.

[Guest]

Well now that we know the day. Anyone got recommendations on a good cadence? Other than the standard?

Yellow bird is a good motivator.

[Guest TheDCman30]

I havnt done any of my book, I did it last year and it didn't change so I am like no reason to redu it.

[Tony]

Now that things have calmed down I'll open up the forum for registration for a little while.

[Guest Dusten]

Not too shabby, now I know for sure I can go to my baby shower this weekend. My wife isn't getting the whole "I am not going to be available" thing, basically telling me you WILL be there.

Why would the husband go? I alway thought it was a wife thing

[Guest AOallday]

Who hasn't done their book yet. Personally I don't care for it only because I learn better through experience not by reading. I'm old school, close to retirement and that is how I feel. But my book is done just so they can't mess with me

[Guest MM1SWAWHOLLIDAY]

Well here I am in the nursery again...one of my guys got CAP to second. Well MAP program now but well deserved I was so proud for him and I think of all the other junior guys who complain because their firsts don't do things for them it's crazy my sailor busted his butt for me so I rewarded him with a nomination them BAM! MM2! The other kids sit in their shops and show up looking like dirtbags and want everything handed to them. Work hard fellow firsts and take car of your people liberty is fun but it doesn't pay the bills

[Guest Ordy]

So since we can't bet on days anymore... anyone wanna bet on times!?!

 

I call 1500 EST

[Guest Surf AT]

On leave working on my eval. Should I do two types? One for close-out and one for regular. Its due to my command this Wednesday, while I am still on leave. I got texted while on leave Friday telling me to email them my eval early to mid next week.

[Guest AWFChief]

Possible last weekend of freedom live it up guys...

 

Now it's time to wrap up the things at home i've been procrastinating on. 

[Guest ITC(IW/SW/AW)]

So since we can't bet on days anymore... anyone wanna bet on times!?!

 

I call 1500 EST

 

One Dollar, Bob!!! Oh wait...

[Guest AWFChief]

So since we can't bet on days anymore... anyone wanna bet on times!?!

 

I call 1500 EST

 

1100 EST

[Guest Elgordo86]

So since we can't bet on days anymore... anyone wanna bet on times!?!

I call 1500 EST

Times are called out also. 1100 EST I believe.

[Guest HawaiiGM]

Lol ok

[Guest osiris0107]

Well.... this will be an eventful next couple of weeks. I have my LDO appraisal board tomorrow and then next week results for Chief! Deployment is getting ready to come to an end and turnover with the on coming unit. I can't wait to see some much deserved smiles on faces and then the scowls from those that are jealous of those is pretty funny too. 

[Guest Eric Davis]

CVN 76->CVN 73->CVN 71

I have an LS friend on 73. Reason I knew about the swaps going on

[Guest Eric Davis]

Know an AO's out there? Preferably AO1 Mcdowell or AOC Hernandez

I'm not on any big decks. But when I deployed on the Kearsarge '13 with ACU-4 as an LCAC Navigatir there was an AOCS Hernandez.

[Tony]

1100 EST

 

You are cheating 

 

[Guest Tickle_me_elmo]

I really hate this time of year.....Good Luck to all eligibles......"S"

[Guest]

Now that we have the clarification that will lead some to the selection to Chief, and others...on to Job that often goes under appreciated I would like to clarify a few things.....

Don't loose what you have earned, celebrate this weekend with your family, your spouses or significant other. Remember, if it wasn't for them we ALL wouldn't be there putting in the long hours, day in and day out. While we sit and mentor our Sailors and dedicate the extra hours to develop our them, it is our spouses who are fighting the good fight at home. Dishes, laundry, messy diapers, picking up kids at school, cooking, cleaning and are ready to greet you with a smiling face when you get home regardless of how their day went (day in and day out).

Regardless of selection or not, take a moment to think of those who have coached you, guided you, led you (and allowed you to lead). The previous sentence applies to your leaders, 2nd/1st or a Chief AND YOUR SAILORS! THIS is what should allow you to pick yourself up after the dust has settled and that "N" grows old. Get back to the deckplates and keep on keepin on! Those Sailors are watching and waiting.

It was a FCPO that really was my first impression on what it means to be a leader....in my day you didn't see the Chief unless the SHTF.

Now to my previous statement "under appreciated". BYFAR MY HARDEST JOB IN THE UNITED STATES NAVY WAS SERVING AS A FIRST CLASS PETTY OFFICER. Yes, there are those few Chiefs who forget what it meant to be a FCPO/LPO, BUT BY FAR it is the Sailors who have no idea the immense amount of responsibility YOU have as a FCPO.You are the CORNERSTONE of the navy. You set the standard, you set the tone. I try to impress this upon my FCPO's, if you don't understand why I say something, why I want it done this way, come tell me, talk to me. A conversation between a Chief and a FCPO should be that of a conversation between leaders, peers. YOU ARE A CHIEF IN TRAINING!

Take this upcoming weekend, reflect on your career, appreciate your family and most of all, THANK YOU for all that you all do as FCPO's, and CONTINUE TO LEAD FROM THE FRONT!

[Guest MNC]

Well now that we know the day. Anyone got recommendations on a good cadence? Other than the standard?

YouTube has the best ones. That way you can learn the words, and the proper rhythm

[Guest MNC]

So since we can't bet on days anymore... anyone wanna bet on times!?!

 

I call 1500 EST

I call 0900 EST

[Guest MM1SWAWHOLLIDAY]

I am stealing that last sentence :Work hard fellow firsts and take car of your people liberty is fun but it doesn't pay the bills. That is an awesome way to put it!

glad you like it I do believe it glad I could be of some help!