Officer Development School Required
Knowledge Question and answers
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Oath of Office - correct answer ✔I, Timothy Goehle, do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I
will support and defend the Constitution of the
United States against all enemies, foreign and
domestic; that I will bear true faith and
allegiance to the same; that I take this
obligation freely, without any mental
reservation or purpose of evasion; and that I
will well and faithfully discharge the duties of
the office upon which I am about to enter.
So help me God
Sailors Creed - correct answer ✔I am a United States Sailor.
I will support and defend the Constitution of
the United States of America and I will obey the
orders of those appointed over me.
I represent the fighting spirit of the Navy and
those who have gone before me to defend freedom
and democracy around the world.
I proudly serve my country's Navy combat team
with Honor, Courage and Commitment.
I am committed to excellence and the fair
, treatment of all.
Mission of the Navy - correct answer ✔The mission of the Navy is to maintain, train and equip combat-
ready Naval forces capable of winning wars, deterring aggression and maintaining freedom of the seas.
CNO'S 4 CORE ATTRIBUTES TO GUIDE NAVY LEADERS - correct answer ✔Integrity
Accountability
Initiative
Toughness
Integrity - correct answer ✔Our behaviors as individuals and as an organization align with our values as
a profession. We actively strengthen each other's resolve to act consistently with our values. As
individuals, as teams, and as a Navy, our conduct must always be upright and honorable both in public
and when nobody's looking.
Accountability - correct answer ✔We are a mission-focused force. We achieve and maintain high
standards. Our actions support our strategy. We clearly define the problem we're trying to solve and
proposed outcomes. In execution, we honestly assess our progress and adjust as required-we are our
own toughest critic.
Initiative - correct answer ✔On their own, everybody strives to be the best they can be - we give 100%
when on the job. Our leaders take ownership and act to the limit of their authorities. We foster a
questioning attitude and look at new ideas with an open mind. Our most junior teammate may have the
best idea; we must be open to capturing that idea.
Toughness - correct answer ✔We can take a hit and keep going, tapping all sources of strength and
resilience: rigorous training for operations and combat, the fighting spirit of our people, and the
steadfast support of our families. We don't give up the ship.
Chain of Command - correct answer ✔Sir / Ma'am, the (insert number: First) person
Knowledge Question and answers
rated A+ 2026
Oath of Office - correct answer ✔I, Timothy Goehle, do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I
will support and defend the Constitution of the
United States against all enemies, foreign and
domestic; that I will bear true faith and
allegiance to the same; that I take this
obligation freely, without any mental
reservation or purpose of evasion; and that I
will well and faithfully discharge the duties of
the office upon which I am about to enter.
So help me God
Sailors Creed - correct answer ✔I am a United States Sailor.
I will support and defend the Constitution of
the United States of America and I will obey the
orders of those appointed over me.
I represent the fighting spirit of the Navy and
those who have gone before me to defend freedom
and democracy around the world.
I proudly serve my country's Navy combat team
with Honor, Courage and Commitment.
I am committed to excellence and the fair
, treatment of all.
Mission of the Navy - correct answer ✔The mission of the Navy is to maintain, train and equip combat-
ready Naval forces capable of winning wars, deterring aggression and maintaining freedom of the seas.
CNO'S 4 CORE ATTRIBUTES TO GUIDE NAVY LEADERS - correct answer ✔Integrity
Accountability
Initiative
Toughness
Integrity - correct answer ✔Our behaviors as individuals and as an organization align with our values as
a profession. We actively strengthen each other's resolve to act consistently with our values. As
individuals, as teams, and as a Navy, our conduct must always be upright and honorable both in public
and when nobody's looking.
Accountability - correct answer ✔We are a mission-focused force. We achieve and maintain high
standards. Our actions support our strategy. We clearly define the problem we're trying to solve and
proposed outcomes. In execution, we honestly assess our progress and adjust as required-we are our
own toughest critic.
Initiative - correct answer ✔On their own, everybody strives to be the best they can be - we give 100%
when on the job. Our leaders take ownership and act to the limit of their authorities. We foster a
questioning attitude and look at new ideas with an open mind. Our most junior teammate may have the
best idea; we must be open to capturing that idea.
Toughness - correct answer ✔We can take a hit and keep going, tapping all sources of strength and
resilience: rigorous training for operations and combat, the fighting spirit of our people, and the
steadfast support of our families. We don't give up the ship.
Chain of Command - correct answer ✔Sir / Ma'am, the (insert number: First) person
