Leadership Discussion Selecting a Project Executive decision framework for identifying high-impact readiness barriers and scoping continuous improvement initiatives. Access Booster
Deckplate Discussion 5 Why Analysis Workcenter tool for conducting root-cause investigations to prevent recurring equipment and process failures. Access Booster
Aviation Structural Mechanic 2nd Class Afenu Godwin, assigned to the “Dragonslayers” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 11, cleans the forward bell crank of an MH-60S Sea Hawk aboard USS Harry S. Truman. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Christopher Suarez. Featured Fleet Impact GRGB in Action: HSMWINGPAC Resolves H-60 Supply Chain Risk HSMWINGPAC applied Get Real, Get Better principles to an H-60 aft bridge bell-crank supply risk, partnering across the Naval Aviation Enterprise, Fleet Readiness Centers, DLA, NATEC, and industry to attack root causes, improve maintenance practices, and strengthen supply-chain resiliency. 37 Bridges Preserved Since Jan 2025 $187.2K Replacement Cost Avoided ~70% Drop Monthly Demand Reduction
C-NOte #10 Directed Energy Positions high-energy lasers and high-power microwaves as operational warfighting capabilities that strengthen layered defense, preserve missile magazines, extend combat endurance, and accelerate the Fleet’s shift toward electrical power as combat power. Read Document →
C-NOte #9 History, Tradition, and Legacy — Our Nation’s 250th Birthday Frames Navy history as a living warfighting advantage, drawing lessons from 250 years of initiative, adaptation, decisive action, integrated warfighting, and forward presence to inform how today’s Fleet deters conflict and wins at sea. Read Document →
C-NOte #8 Continuous Improvement as Warfighting Advantage Establishes continuous improvement as a warfighting capability and describes the Tiered Learning System, FIO network, and OWA’s role in turning Fleet insights into root-cause solutions that are verified, scaled, and shared at operational speed. Read Document →
C-NOte #7 Golden Fleet Initiative and Our Future Fleet Design Describes the Golden Fleet Initiative as the foundation for the Future Fleet Design, centered on maritime dominance, a revitalized industrial base, business reform, lethal and sustainable mass, and faster delivery of capability to Sailors. Read Document →
C-NOte #6 Excellence Ashore Defines Navy installations as warfighting platforms and force generators, emphasizing that shore readiness, infrastructure, training, maintenance, logistics, and quality of service directly enable the Fleet to deploy, persist, and fight forward. Read Document →
C-NOte #5 The Backbone of the Fleet: Chief Petty Officers Reinforces the Chief Petty Officer’s role as the Fleet’s deckplate backbone, emphasizing people, professional mastery, standards, hands-on training, transparency, disciplined execution, candid debriefs, crisis leadership, and development of future leaders. Read Document →
C-NOte #4 The Way We Fight Defines how the Golden Fleet and Navy Warfighting Concept will shape future force design through tailored Battle Groups, an Enhanced Mission Command Framework, Expanded Maritime Maneuver, and integrated capabilities designed to preserve initiative, deter aggression, and deliver decisive combat power. Read Document →
C-NOte #3 World Class Fleet Frames the Fleet as the Navy’s decisive instrument of national power, emphasizing battle-ready Sailors, platforms and payloads, persistent global presence, the Hedge Strategy, and continuous improvement across the Foundry, Fleet, and Fight. Read Document →
C-NOte #2 Foundry Always Defines the Foundry as the engine that generates and sustains naval power through People, Infrastructure, and Materiel, emphasizing Sailor development, resilient shore support, maintenance, modernization, logistics, and supply-chain performance as foundations of Fleet readiness. Read Document →
C-NOte #1 Sailors First Places Sailors at the center of Navy warfighting advantage, emphasizing a well-trained, connected, supported, and fit-to-fight force alongside family readiness, quality facilities, dependable personnel support, digital connectivity, and clear communication across the Fleet. Read Document →
Get Real, Get Better Former VCNO Talks Get Real, Get Better at NPS Highlights the Navy’s Get Real, Get Better initiative and its role in preparing the force for strategic competition. Read Article →
Data & Sustainment Navy’s Data-Driven Approach to Sustainment Covers data-driven sustainment, ship maintenance, supply availability, and the Navy’s efforts to improve maintenance performance. Read Article →
Leadership Interview 🔒 Flank Speed Former VCNO Interviewed by Industry Leaders A fireside discussion on the Navy’s Lean journey, adoption challenges, and the benefits of a continuous-improvement mindset. Flank Speed/CAC access required. Watch Video →