All naval officers who wish to assume command will have to meet comparable standards by which they would be good leaders and demonstrate a thorough understanding of authority, responsibility, and accountability, under standards approved by Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Jonathan Greenert June 4. The new guidelines, articulated in OPNAV Instruction 1412.14, “will strengthen the caliber of our leaders and provide for a more ready, capable fleet by ensuring we select the right people for command by adhering to clear, consistent professional qualification standards,” said Adm. John Harvey, commander of U.S. Fleet Forces. Among the changes: Command Leadership School candidates must pass a written professional-knowledge examination, and work with counselors to assess thoroughly their strengths and weaknesses.
