MCPON Black's Leadership in the Navy
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What was one of the larger problems affecting the Navy in the mid to late ‘60s?

  • High attrition rates among first term enlistees (correct)
  • Increased morale among personnel
  • High recruitment rates
  • Growing technological advancements

    • Which of the following issues did MCPON Black address during his first year in office?

  • Increasing the number of permanent career counselor billets (correct)
  • Improving the benefits for families of Sailors
  • Increasing the number of uniforms available
  • Eliminating the requirement for all Sailors to serve at sea

    • What was one consequence of the Vietnam War on American society?

  • Decreased civilian job opportunities
  • Increased political unity
  • Growth in technological innovations
  • Eruptions of protests on college campuses (correct)

    • What action did MCPON Black take regarding deserters during his trip to Hawaii?

    <p>He attempted to convince them to return to their units</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which specific change did MCPON Black advocate for concerning sea pay?

    <p>Increase it from $15 to $110 per month</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one of Black's main concerns regarding leadership?

    <p>The lack of leadership among senior enlisted</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What societal issue paralleled the problems faced by the military during the Vietnam War?

    <p>Racial rioting over civil rights</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a notable challenge in the Navy reflected by absenteeism rates?

    <p>General dissatisfaction with military service</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What authority was being sought for senior and master chiefs according to Black's comments?

    <p>Signature authority on official documents</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a notable observation Black made about the morale of Sailors in Antarctica?

    <p>There were close relationships between officers and men.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes Black's role in addressing individual Sailors' issues?

    <p>He served as a liaison to customize responses based on individual situations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Black imply about his responsibilities in his new job?

    <p>He had complete discretion over decision-making.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which medal was presented to Black by the CNO during his retirement ceremony?

    <p>Distinguished Service Medal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does Black continue to serve after his retirement?

    <p>He is involved with the Fleet Reserve Association and USO.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What location did Black visit to meet with Sailors as part of Operation Deep Freeze?

    <p>U.S. Stations on Antarctica</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who accompanied Black during his retirement and change of office ceremonies?

    <p>Secretary of the Navy, Admiral Zumwalt, and Vice Admiral Guinn</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of a hand salute in the military?

    <p>To show respect and recognition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What action is required when a person in naval service passes or is passed by the national ensign?

    <p>They must salute the ensign</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do merchant ships salute Navy ships?

    <p>By dipping their ensigns</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of a gun salute in naval customs?

    <p>It is a friendly gesture</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many guns are fired for a national salute on Independence Day?

    <p>21</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the procedure when a Navy ship responds to a salute from a merchant ship?

    <p>Lower the ensign to half-mast and then raise it</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which admiral rank receives a salute of fifteen guns?

    <p>Vice admiral</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the interval at which saluting guns are fired?

    <p>Every five seconds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What class of naval vessels was known as the 'battle ships of the sailing days'?

    <p>Ships-of-the-line</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which naval vessel class was smaller than ships-of-the-line and carried between 28 and 44 guns?

    <p>Frigates</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the gun capacity of Sloops-of-War?

    <p>10 to 20 guns</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which class of vessels was commissioned by the Continental Congress to capture merchant ships?

    <p>Privateers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the maximum number of guns that ships-of-the-line could carry?

    <p>100 guns</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The three levels of war are tactical, operational, and ______.

    <p>strategic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The tactical level involves the details of individual ______.

    <p>engagements</p> Signup and view all the answers

    World War II was a global war that included operational-level combat primarily in the ______ theater.

    <p>Pacific</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Each specific campaign consisted of important and often decisive ______.

    <p>battles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The culmination of campaign objectives resulted in overall victory in the ______ theater.

    <p>Pacific</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The operational level concerns forces collectively in a ______.

    <p>theater</p> Signup and view all the answers

    At the tactical level, each engagement contributes to the achievement of a campaign's ______.

    <p>objectives</p> Signup and view all the answers

    World War II included strategic-level activities alongside operational-level combat in the ______ theater.

    <p>Pacific</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The three levels of war help us visualize military ______ in relation to national goals.

    <p>objectives</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The strategic level of war is focused on ______ national goals.

    <p>supporting</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The tactical level of war focuses on supporting national goals.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    World War II was both a strategic-level war and an operational-level conflict in the Atlantic theater.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The operational level of war is broader in scope than the tactical level.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The culmination of campaign objectives in World War II did not contribute to overall victory in any theater.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The three levels of war include tactical, operational, and strategic, with tactical being the most comprehensive.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    MCPON Black's Efforts

    • MCPON Black faced significant challenges in the mid-to-late 1960s, including high attrition, low retention, and high absenteeism/desertion rates within the Navy.
    • The Vietnam War, societal unrest, and a new youth culture contributed to these issues.
    • Black attempted to address desertion rates by visiting a church shelter and personally speaking with deserters. He had success in getting some Sailors to return to their units, but church officials intervened.
    • His fleet visits helped identify key areas requiring immediate attention.
    • He advocated for increased career counselor billets, more acceptance of dungaree uniforms, increased sea pay, elimination of out-of-bounds passes for weekend liberty, and increased prestige and privileges for senior enlisted personnel.

    Leadership Focus

    • Black emphasized the crucial role of leadership in addressing naval issues.
    • He believed effective leadership at the fleet level could mitigate many problems arising from bureaucratic procedures in Washington.
    • He sought to improve signature authority for senior and Master Chiefs on documents.
    • He highlighted the personal nature of many sailor concerns and emphasized the importance of individual attention and solutions. He felt that his office was akin to having Admiral Semmes sign documents in terms of influence.
    • Black asserted that he had no limitations placed on his job responsibilities
    • He visited Operation Deep Freeze in Antarctica and noted high morale due to close officer-sailor relationships.

    Travel and Recognition

    • Black travelled extensively, including a visit to Operation Deep Freeze, where he noted high morale due to close officer-sailor relationships.
    • He received the Distinguished Service Medal upon his retirement.
    • He remains active in the Fleet Reserve Association and the USO, providing ongoing assistance to sailors.

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