Chief of Naval Operations Releases C-NOte #4: The Way We Fight January 21, 2026 In C-NOte #4, The Way We Fight, Chief of Naval Operations Admiral Daryl Caudle introduces the Navy’s future force design, built upon the Golden Fleet initiative and the Navy Warfighting Concept. This concept organizes naval power into tailored Battle Groups, integrating a high-low mix of carriers, surface combatants, submarines, and unmanned systems, all synchronized under an Enhanced Mission Command Framework (EMCF) to empower initiative.
Chief of Naval Operations Releases C-NOte #3: World Class Fleet December 2, 2025 Chief of Naval Operations Admiral Caudle released C NOte #3: World Class Fleet, underscoring the Navy’s unmatched warfighting strength and the Sailors who power it. He introduced a new “Hedge Strategy” to strengthen general purpose forces through tailored offsets, modular platforms, and integrated all domain capabilities designed to outpace evolving threats.
Chief of Naval Operations Releases C-NOte #2: Foundry Always September 25, 2025 Chief of Naval Operations Admiral Daryl Caudle released C-NOte #2, “Foundry Always,” declaring People, Infrastructure, and Materiel as the service’s central engine for readiness. Ready Relevant Learning will be rebranded as the Career Training Continuum and the Military Learning Continuum.
Get Real Get Better – Navy Self-Paced Learning Experience The Navy has launched its first self-paced learning experience designed to introduce the Get Real Get Better (GRGB) mindset, skillset, and toolset that drive cultural transformation across the force. Mindset: Cultivating curiosity, continuous improvement, and uniting leadership standards. Skillset: Establishing clear standards for communication and collaboration. Toolset: Applying structured problem-solving frameworks to address complex challenges.
Chief of Naval Operations Releases First C-NOte September 25, 2025 In his first C-NOte, Chief of Naval Operations Admiral Daryl Caudle emphasized that Sailors are the lifeblood of the Navy and must be well-trained, connected, and supported to meet rising global threats.
[Former] Vice Chief of Naval Operations Talks "Get Real, Get Better" During Latest SGL at NPS By MC2 James Norket, Naval Postgraduate School | May 23, 2022 [Former] Vice Chief of Naval Operations Adm. William Lescher spoke to Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) students, faculty, and staff about the Navy’s "Get Real, Get Better" initiative and how the Navy plans to stay ahead in today’s era of strategic competition.
Navy’s Data-Driven Approach to Sustainment Finds Huge Room for Improvement in Ship Maintenance By Jared Serbu, Federal News Network | June 23, 2022 The Navy is taking several steps to shorten the time it takes to get its vessels in and out of maintenance at its shipyards, including with a huge, multiyear and multibillion dollar program to modernize the yards’ outdated infrastructure.
Former VCNO Interviewed by Industry Leaders During a fireside chat with industry leaders in late 2021, former Vice Chief of Naval Operations, Admiral Bill Lescher, shared the Navy's journey in adopting a Lean mindset from his starting interest to the challenges and benefits. (*requires Navy Flank Speed access and CAC*)