ESWS Common Core 101 Naval Heritage Fundamentals – Study Guide
& Qualification Prep
101.1: Discuss the duties, responsibilities, and significant accomplishments in the history of the
office of the MCPON. - ✔✔-MCPON serves as the SNEIOR ENLISTED ADVISOR to the Chief of
Naval Operations and Chief of Naval Personnel in ALL matters pertaining to ENLISTED personnel
and their families.
-Serves as the ENLISTED REPRESENTIVE of the Department of the Navy and TESTIFIES before
congressional committees on enlisted issues.
101.2: Discuss the career and significant accomplishments of MCPON Delbert Black (1st
MCPON-13Jan1967) & his impact on enlisted Sailors. - ✔✔A.] Career:
-GMCM
-Appointed by former CNO Vice Adm. B.J. Semmes
B.] Accomplishments:
-Est. The 3rd Star ABOVE the anchor
-Est. An INCREASE in SEA PAY
-Est. FULL-TIME CAREER COUNSELORS (on every ship with 400+ Sailors)
-Created a Petty Officer Review Board for retaining the best Sailors.
101.3: Discuss WHEN & WHY the Sailor's Creed was developed. - ✔✔I.] When: 1993-Created,
1997-Revised.
II.] Why:
-To establish & maintain an ESPRIT DE CORPS mentality amongst all Sailors in conjunction with
the
Navy's Core Values of Honor, Courage, and Commitment.
, 101.3 **NOTE: Sailor's Creed - ✔✔1.] "I am a United States Sailor.
2-3.] I will SUPPORT and DEFEND the Constitution of the United States,
AND
I will OBEY the orders of those appointed over me.
4-5.] I represent the FIGHTING SPIRIT of the Navy, AND those who have gone before me to
DEFEND
FREEDOM & DEMOCRACY around the world.
6.] I proudly SERVE my countries NAVY Combat Team WITH Honor, Courage & Commitment.
7.] I am COMMITTED to Excellence & FAIR TREATMENT of all."
101.4: Discuss why the current Navy Core Values were developed. - ✔✔Established as a focus
on self-respect and respect for others
AND
to make decisions based off Honor, Courage and Commitment.
101.4 **NOTE: When were the Navy Core Values developed. - ✔✔(Adopted in) 1992
101.5: What 3 major warship classes existed at the inception ("start of") the Navy? - ✔✔1.]
Frigates
2.] Sloops of the War
& Qualification Prep
101.1: Discuss the duties, responsibilities, and significant accomplishments in the history of the
office of the MCPON. - ✔✔-MCPON serves as the SNEIOR ENLISTED ADVISOR to the Chief of
Naval Operations and Chief of Naval Personnel in ALL matters pertaining to ENLISTED personnel
and their families.
-Serves as the ENLISTED REPRESENTIVE of the Department of the Navy and TESTIFIES before
congressional committees on enlisted issues.
101.2: Discuss the career and significant accomplishments of MCPON Delbert Black (1st
MCPON-13Jan1967) & his impact on enlisted Sailors. - ✔✔A.] Career:
-GMCM
-Appointed by former CNO Vice Adm. B.J. Semmes
B.] Accomplishments:
-Est. The 3rd Star ABOVE the anchor
-Est. An INCREASE in SEA PAY
-Est. FULL-TIME CAREER COUNSELORS (on every ship with 400+ Sailors)
-Created a Petty Officer Review Board for retaining the best Sailors.
101.3: Discuss WHEN & WHY the Sailor's Creed was developed. - ✔✔I.] When: 1993-Created,
1997-Revised.
II.] Why:
-To establish & maintain an ESPRIT DE CORPS mentality amongst all Sailors in conjunction with
the
Navy's Core Values of Honor, Courage, and Commitment.
, 101.3 **NOTE: Sailor's Creed - ✔✔1.] "I am a United States Sailor.
2-3.] I will SUPPORT and DEFEND the Constitution of the United States,
AND
I will OBEY the orders of those appointed over me.
4-5.] I represent the FIGHTING SPIRIT of the Navy, AND those who have gone before me to
DEFEND
FREEDOM & DEMOCRACY around the world.
6.] I proudly SERVE my countries NAVY Combat Team WITH Honor, Courage & Commitment.
7.] I am COMMITTED to Excellence & FAIR TREATMENT of all."
101.4: Discuss why the current Navy Core Values were developed. - ✔✔Established as a focus
on self-respect and respect for others
AND
to make decisions based off Honor, Courage and Commitment.
101.4 **NOTE: When were the Navy Core Values developed. - ✔✔(Adopted in) 1992
101.5: What 3 major warship classes existed at the inception ("start of") the Navy? - ✔✔1.]
Frigates
2.] Sloops of the War
