Navy Revolutionizes Chiefs

Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (SW/FMF) Joe R. Campa has told the chief’s messes that he will not tolerate traditional hazing ceremonies of newly selected chief petty officers. Instead, of “transition” or “initiation,” they will be “inducted” by chiefs’ messes as part of “Chiefs’ Mess Training.” Components include a Chief Petty Officer Selectee Leadership Course, with three days of intensive instruction; Chief Selectee Training, to be taught twice weekly throughout the rest of the induction period; Chiefs’ Mess Training, for 10 months after induction; and CPO Academies, if feasible. In addition Campa expects group PT to be a regular part of the induction process up to the pinning ceremony, but warns that PT will not be used as punishment.