The Navy's Physical Readiness Program (PRP) promotes physical fitness and wellness among sailors and their families. Led by Director Bill Moore, the PRP provides resources and tools to help sailors make healthy lifestyle choices. Survey results showed sailors wanted more information on fitness, nutrition, and stress reduction. In response, the PRP enhanced its website and increased family-focused initiatives. The PRP collaborates across the Navy to establish a culture of fitness and wellness from recruitment through a sailor's career.

1. Top 50 September 2009
Feature:
The Navy’s Physical Readiness Program:
This month’s theme focuses on our preparedness to
support Navy’s mission whether we’re in uniform or working Where Innovation Meets Customer
in a civilian capacity. Physical Readiness and wellness go
hand in hand in the Navy. You’ll see some statistics in our Service
“Did You Know” section which reflect our Nation’s alarming When you talk to Bill Moore, the
trend in teen and adult weight and general health. To address Director of Navy’s Physical
these issues, we highlight the Physical Readiness Program Readiness Program, you can
(PRP) as a true “best practice.” Bill Moore and his team literally feel his enthusiasm about
combine the benefits of energy, innovation, customer service keeping Sailors and their families
and collaboration to best support Sailors and their families healthy. “Our job is so much more
with intelligent and informed health decisions. Our tools and than to rewrite the physical training regulations. It is to provide
resources steer you to the wealth of information available on Sailors with good information about healthy lifestyles. If we do
the PRP’s enhanced website. We list ways you can create a this, they’ll make good decisions.”
“fun” but productive program or see how exercises created When asked how many people he has in his office to fulfill
for IA training preparedness can be easily accomplished in this mission, he begins counting fingers. His staff is small, but
any close quarters environment. their efforts are critical. Thirty percent of teenagers in the
This month has been a busy one on the awards front. We United States are obese and the numbers are growing. Along
continue to wait for final word on two of our most recent with obesity comes increased risk of heart disease, diabetes, and
submissions and have just recently submitted nomination stroke. Without early intervention, this trend will continue,
packages for both the American Society for Training and significantly decreasing our recruitable population.
Development’s Excellence in Practice Awards and Training Soon after Mr. Moore took his assignment, he asked himself
Magazine’s Top 125 best training organizations list. two key questions (1) How do we keep physical fitness at the
Organizational POC efforts with these packages were forefront of a Sailor’s thinking? and (2) How do we instill a
impressive! culture of wellness in the Sailor’s family as well? He believes
One of our last awards for this year, the Alliance for that you have to influence Sailors early to establish the
Work-Life Progress’s Innovative Excellence Award, has a foundation for healthy lifestyle habits later and remain engaged
due date to us of October 1. We look forward to receiving with Sailors and their families throughout their careers. Armed
your nomination! with their mantra, “engagement through collaboration,” his
Best, office is doing just that.
Working with Navy Recruiting Command, he is helping
Wayne Wagner recruits in the Delayed Entry Program (DEP) develop healthy
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Awards Scorecard
Recognition To-Date
• Ted Childs Work Life Excellence Award • Excellence in Practice Award
• Most Admired Employer Award • Diversity Council Honors Award
• Work Life Legacy Award • Tele-Vision Award
• Best Diversity Company • 21st Century Best Practice Distance Learning Award
Awards Submitted
• Optimas Award, Workforce Management Magazine (Announcement forthcoming)
• Catalyst Award, Catalyst Magazine (Announcement January 2010)
• Excellence in Practice Award, American Society for Training and Development (ASTD) (Announcement January 31, 2010)
• Top 125, Training Magazine (Announcement February 1, 2010)
Upcoming Awards
Award Name Deadline to N1Z Submission Deadline Expected Notification
Work-Life Innovative Excellence Award, AWLP 01 Oct 2009 30 Oct 2009 May 2010
Best Award, ASTD 22 Feb 2010 31 Mar 2010 Oct 2010
Alfred P. Sloan Awards, Families and Work Institute 08 Mar 2010 15 Apr 2010 Sep 2010

2. Spotlight On: 2010 Alfred P. Sloan Awards for Business
Excellence in Workplace Flexibility
Sponsor: Families and Work Institute
Description: The Alfred P. Sloan Awards for Business Excellence in Workplace Flexibility recognize employers of
all types and sizes that are successfully using flexibility as a tool to enhance business and employees’ success. The
awards are part of When Work Works, a research-based initiative to highlight the importance of workplace flexibility
as a strategy to increase workplace effectiveness and yield positive business results and help employees succeed at
work and at home. Using a rigorous scoring methodology that heavily weights employees' views as well as employer
practices, the Alfred P. Sloan Awards are worksite-based awards that recognize employers who have made real
commitments to using workplace flexibility as a tool to enhance organizational and employee success.
Criteria: The application process for the Alfred P. Sloan Awards takes place in two rounds. In Round I, employers
complete a questionnaire about their flexibility practices and policies and the work culture. These responses are
measured against a nationally representative sample of employers. In Round II, a confidential employee questionnaire
asks employees about their access to flexibility, and the aspects of the workplace culture that support their ability to
work flexibly.
Application deadline (to N1Z): 08 Mar 2010
Last year’s winners: http://familiesandwork.org/3w/awards/2008winners.html
Physical Readiness Program Did You Know?
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habits through a computer-based training program focused on nutritional
and fitness information and making healthy lifestyle choices. He has • Nearly half of U.S. employees have not
forged active relationships with Naval Service Training Command, engaged in regular physical exercise in the last
month. In contrast, over half of Navy
Recruit Training Command, A-schools, and fleet units, and solicited input personnel polled engage in physical exercise
from members of his front line support group - the Command Fitness at least 3 times per week.
Leader (CFL) cadre.
To get a snapshot from the perspective of the customer, a Navy Quick • 68% of employees believe their organization
is not supportive of their wellness goals. In
Poll asked Sailors to respond to various questions about physical fitness comparison, less than 20% of Navy personnel
and nutrition. The results were telling - four out of ten respondents feel their command isn’t supportive.
weren’t satisfied with the fitness and nutrition information available.
Over 40% wanted help with reducing stress, 60% wanted to lose weight, • In a recent national survey, 59% of employees
report wellness program communications are
and almost everyone wanted to improve their physical fitness levels. ineffective.
Armed with this information, the Navy’s physical readiness website was
restructured to include a variety of resources, including videos, checklists, • Approximately 60% of sailors feel their
and nutrition guides. E-grams were created to give CFLs current command is focused on consistent fitness and
wellness.
information and tools. Family Readiness Summits were expanded. There
are plans to include on the website “best practices” from across the Navy • Over 40% of Sailors wanted help with
showing how commands are making their physical readiness programs reducing stress in a recent Navy Quick Poll.
fun, engaging, and family-oriented. He also takes his program to (Sources: Families and Work Institute, NPRST)
prospective Executive Officer and Commanding Officer classes,
Command Master Chief training, and the Enlisted Academy to discuss
how leaders can support physical fitness in their commands.
When asked what his goals are for the next year, he replied, “I want to Quote of the Month
get more information out. I want to ensure our website is the definitive "We're really seeing a change in culture and
source for the full scope of information commands, Sailors, and their change in lifestyle. Better fitness ultimately
families need to promote healthy lifestyles. I want to expand even more leads to better quality of life, better
on our office’s customer service, which I am very proud of now. At the performance and better readiness."
end of the day, I want us to be perceived as a critical part of the equation -RADM Daniel P. Holloway, Director,
that ensures our Sailors have the tools to help their commands be at peak Manpower, Personnel, Training and Education
operational efficiency.” Policy, N13

3. Top 10 Reasons Navy Physical Navy Best Practices
Readiness is a Best Practice
1. Mission readiness and operational effectiveness are
built on a “Fit to Fight” Sailor who is mentally,
physically, and emotionally ready to serve.
2. Just 30 minutes of daily exercise can improve quality
of life for Sailors and their families.
3. Qualified fitness specialists are available to assist in
tailoring individual fitness plans at no cost. AE1(AW) Scott Jatczak, CFL of NOSC Whidbey
4. Fitness Centers offer free classes, including aerobics, Island, invites the command to hike at a state park
kickboxing, and yoga. when the weather is nice. Families and dogs are invited
5. Registered dietitians are available to provide expert to get outside and break away from the routine.
advice on healthy meal planning and weight-loss
counseling.
6. Sailors are permitted to exercise during the work day
at a minimum of 1-hour a day, 3-days a week.
7. For those Sailors who achieve an "excellent” or better
during the PFT, most COs will grant 24-hour liberty as
a reward.
8. Command Fitness Leaders (CFLs) are experts on the
command physical fitness program and are available Sailors aboard the USS O'Kane (DDG-77) participate in an
to Sailors as mentors. exercise program known as STO-BO underway in the Indian
9. Most Sailors and their families have free access to Ocean.
basketball courts, racquetball, volleyball, swimming Started in 2005 by the Systems Test Officer (STO), LT
pools, saunas, tennis courts, tracks and baseball fields. Shannon McMillan, STO-BO has become a fun way of
10. Sailors provided with accurate information make good, getting involved with fitness during long days underway.
informed decisions about fitness and living a healthy Now an Aegis Training and Readiness Center instructor
lifestyle. in Dahlgren, VA, he conducts STO-BO on base and the
local YMCA. Perspective COs and XOs who
experience STO-BO have invited LT McMillan to their
ships to conduct training.
Tools and Resources
Physical Readiness links: A library of resources on nutrition, injury prevention, weight training and PFT testing.
http://www.npc.navy.mil/CommandSupport/PhysicalReadiness/Links.htm
IA prep training: Start your preparation for the IA environment or working out in a closely confined area.
http://www.npc.navy.mil/NR/rdonlyres/83F15F64-01FB-4D13-9013-51F267ABC296/0/FinalIACombatTrainingProgram.pdf
Navy and Marine Corps Public Health Center: Provides you information on almost any subject that affects your personal well-being.
http://www-nehc.med.navy.mil/Healthy_living/index.aspx
Next Generation Wellness: Designing Programs that Drive Individual Commitment (Corporate Leadership Council): Best practiced
physical fitness and wellness programs that maximize employee commitment to an organization. Contact Mr. Wayne Wagner for soft copy.
Points of Contact
Mr. Wayne Wagner (Primary) CDR Brenda Malone CDR Ralita Hildebrand, N10 Mr. John Drake, NSTC
Strategic Affairs Office, N1Z N1 Public Affairs Officer Mr. Ed Delaney, N11 Mr. Ron Hendren, PMO
703-693-2322 703-693-0865 CAPT Bernie Carter, N12 Mr. Dylan Finelli, NPC
wayne.wagner@navy.mil brenda.malone@navy.mil CDR Stuart Satterwhite, N13 Mr. Rick Guilandi, NRC
Ms. Sofiya Velgach, N13
CDR Lisa Truesdale CAPT Ken Barrett Mr. Larry Paige, N15
Chief Strategist, N1Z Director, Diversity Office, N13 CAPT Scott Hopkins, N16
703-693-0184 703-695-3936 Ms. Michele Harrison, NETC
lisa.truesdale@navy.mil ken.barrett@navy.mil