The NPC FORCM weekly report discusses career progression and community management, highlighting the upcoming visits of the fleet engagement team to Norfolk and San Diego to inform command leadership of personnel policies. It emphasizes the importance of active participation in briefings scheduled for late August and the significance of effectively onboarding new sailors to enhance their integration and performance within the command. The report also mentions resources like CSADD to support young sailors and prevent destructive behaviors.

1. NPC FORCM WEEKLY
12-16 August 2013
Career progression, community management, personnel matters, and general information from the desk of the
Navy Personnel Command Force Master Chief, FORCM(SW/AW/EXW) Leland E. Moore
“Lead me, follow me, or get out of my way.”
~ General George Patton
QUOTE OF THE WEEK
TODAY IN NAVAL HISTORY
August 12th
1812 - USS CONSTITUTION captures and destroys brig Adeona.
August 13th
1870 - Armed tug Palos becomes first U.S. Navy ship to transit Suez Canal.
August 14th
1886 - SECNAV establishes Naval Gun Factory at Washington Navy Yard.
August 15th
1958 - USS LEXINGTON (CVA 16) arrives in vicinity of Taiwan.
August 16th
1954 - Beginning of Operation Passage to Freedom, transport of refugees to Saigon, Vietnam.
CSADD: SUPPORT FOR YOUNG SAILORS
Representatives from Navy Personnel Command's (NPC) fleet engagement team will visit Norfolk, 27-28
August (and San Diego the week of 23 September) to discuss the latest personnel policies' impact on the
fleet. While some briefings will be directed at Sailors themselves, a major goal of this trip is to "ensure
command leadership teams understand current manpower programs," according to the head enlisted
community manage, CAPT Bruce Deshotel. Max participation and involvement from all levels of the chain of
command is critical to making the fleet engagement a success. Ensure your commands are participating at
the maximum level possible and be prepared to ask questions and actively engage. Briefings will be at Naval
Air Station Oceana on 27 August and Naval Station Norfolk 28 August. The schedule of events is listed below:
NPC Fleet Engagement Team Road Show Schedule (East Coast)
*NAS Oceana, 27 August 2013 - CNATTU Auditorium Bldg 223*
0830 - 1000 (BUPERS 3) Leadership Brief - E7 and above
1000 - 1130 (PERS 40) Detailing/Distribution Brief E-7 and Above
1300 - 1430 Enlisted Force Management/Career Waypoints Brief - All Hands
1430 - 1600 Enlisted Detailing/Distribution Brief - E-6 and Below
*Naval Station Norfolk, 28 August, 2013 - Base Auditorium Bldg C-9*
0830-1000 (BUPERS 3) Leadership Brief - E7 and above
1000 - 1130 (PERS 40) Detailing/Distribution Brief E-7 and Above
1300 - 1430 Enlisted Force Management/Career Waypoints Brief - All Hands
1430 - 1600 Enlisted Detailing/Distribution Brief - E-6 and Below
1700 - 1830 Spouses and Command Ombudsman Brief
POC: NCCS(AW) Carol Oldnettle at COMM: (757) 322-2830 or E-mail: carol.oldnettle@navy.mil.
FLEET ENGAGEMENT TEAMS SET TO HIT THE FLEET
A junior Sailor in a new command might feel lost. Whether fresh out of A-school, or tackling their first or
second tour, peers are in a position to help with career and personal issues. The Coalition of Sailors Against
Destructive Decisions (CSADD) is one initiative to let Sailors know that shipmates can help. Another tool that
can prevent trending toward destructive behavior is a solid Sponsorship program. Study after study shows
that good "onboarding" of newcomers improves their team assimilation, job satisfaction and performance. A
Sailor's first 72 hours in a new command is critical. Ensure your indoc programs have command involvement
and set your new Sailors up for success.