This NPC Force weekly discusses the Navy Working Uniform (NWU) update, the need for Recruit Division Commanders, Command Climate Surveys update, and the launch of the Keep What You've Earned campaign.

1. NPC FORCM WEEKLY
1-5 April 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
NWU UPDATE
NAVADMIN 084/13 announced changes to the Type I NWU. Major changes address authorized footwear,
aiguillettes, authorized off-base wear and the wear of ball caps. Read the NAVADMIN and watch the
instructional video at http://www.navy.mil/VIDEO_PLAYER.ASP?ID=18243 for more information on the
proper wear of NWU’s. Questions can be directed to Mr. Robert B. Carroll, robert.b.carroll@navy.mil,
CMDCM(SW/AW) Martha Kastler, martha.kastler@navy.mil or PS1(SW) Andrew Lucio,
andrew.lucio@navy.mil.
RECRUIT DIVISION COMMANDERS NEEDED
NAVADMIN 085/13 solicits Sailors to apply for RDC duty at RTC. Per MILPERSMAN 1306-954, Applicants
must be warfare-qualified, however, waivers may be granted on case-by-case basis. Sailors must have
scored "good low" or higher in each category on the most recent PFA. The RDC candidate must be able to
perform and pass the run portion of the PRT before the screening is submitted to NPC. Waiver of the run
portion of the PRT is not allowed. Additional guidelines can be found in MILPERSMAN 1306-954. Sailors
who are interested and meet qualifications can contact YNC(SW/AW) Lakeshia Patterson (901) 874-3878
(DSN 882) or HM1(FMF) Joshua McCullough (901) 874-3855 (DSN 882). This is a great opportunity for
hard-charging Sailors to help form and develop the next generation of Sailors!
COMMAND CLIMATE SURVEYS UPDATE
The DEOMI Command Climate survey system has been restored and is available for commands to use while
conducting command climate surveys. As a reminder, all commanding officers are required to conduct a
command climate survey 90 days after assuming command, with annual surveys during their tenure as
commanding officer. Since the system was down, the following accommodations have been made, if your
commands annual survey was due between 1 October 2012 - 31 March 2013, conduct your survey before
30 June 2013; if your commands annual survey was due after 1 April 2013 complete the survey before 30
September 2013. Read NAVADMIN 079/13 for more information and ensure your command is in
compliance!
KEEP WHAT YOU’VE EARNED CAMPAIGN LAUNCHED
The KWYE campaign seeks to encourage responsible drinking among Sailors by celebrating the
achievements in their Navy careers. Through recognition of their hard work and dedication, from boot
camp to advancement exams, job training and deployments Sailors are reminded of their
accomplishments—and how much they have to lose if they make poor choices regarding alcohol. Remind
your Shipmates to keep what they have earned, and to never leave a Shipmate behind. More information
can be found at
http://www.public.navy.mil/bupers-npc/support/nadap/campaign_events/drinkresponsibly/Pages/defaul
t.aspx.
TODAY IN NAVAL HISTORY
April 1st 1945 - Over 1200 Navy ships and Army troops begin invasion of Okinawa.
April 2nd 1781 - Frigate USS ALLIANCE captures two British privateers, Mars and Minerva.
April 3rd 1992 - First five coed recruit companies from Orlando, FL Naval Training Center graduate.
April 4th 1776 - Continental Navy frigate COLUMBUS captures HM Tender Hawke, first American capture of
British armed vessel.
April 5th 1946 - USS MISSOURI (BB 63) arrives in Turkey to return the body of the Turkish ambassador to
the U.S. and to show U.S. support and willingness to defend Turkey.
QUOTE OF THE WEEK
“I start with the premise that the function of leadership is to produce more leaders, not more followers.”
~ Ralph Nadar