* MY # 1 OF 2 LDO LTs AND #1 OF 6 DEPT HEADS! ROCKET LAUNCHES ABOVE RSCA AND SETS ORBIT IN THE EP LANE! *
** NAE COMMUNITY MVP WHOSE RECORD READS LIKE THE O-4 PRECEPT! A VERY EASY FIRST ROUND LCDR SELECTION! **
- ICONIC LEADERSHIP. Led 161 Instructors, managed 108 courses and 424 pipelines, oversaw 46 Instructor/Course Supervisor qualifications, 12 course revisions, and execution of 23 Mobile Training Team courses supporting XX commands. His leadership saved the Navy $2.3M in training costs and yielded 4,278 student graduates to meet fleet demands. His team earned 11 NCMs, NAMs and Sailor/Civilian of the Quarters.
- BEST AND FULLY QUALIFIED. Assisted HHQ CNO Sailor 2025 Ready Relevant Learning teams plan and execute modifying three schoolhouses and upgrade of 43 electronic classrooms while expending 724 hours modernizing 47 courses supporting multiple warfighting platforms. Preparing for our triennial Training Management Assessment Program inspection, his team rectified 128 discrepancies to maintain standards of excellence.
- EMPOWERS THE MASSES. His team pioneered and launched Master Training Specialist University, standardizing our MTS training that increased average test scores to 96%, improved qualification efficiency from two years to 10-months and produced 19 MTS designations. Led 159 Mustangs from 19 designators along 12 events, mentored 36 Naval officer candidates and managed a $2,800 Wardroom budget.
* NO CRUNCH A+ RECORD PRESS 100! ABSOLUTE MUST SELECT FOR O-4 NOW! MERIT REORDER AND FAST TRACK TO CO! *
*** MY #1 OF 6 EXCEPTIONAL DEPARTMENT HEADS! CORNERSTONE OF SUCCESS FOR MY TRAINING COMMAND! ***
* TRUSTED TECHNICAL EXPERT AND NAE SUPERSTAR - SERVED AS RECORDER FOR FY-(YR) LDO/CWO ISP SELECTION BOARD! *
- MEGASTAR IN LEADERSHIP. Led 139 Instructors, managed 424 training pipelines, 108 aviation technical courses and trained 1,770 students via 220 convenes. Oversaw 32 Instructor/Course Supervisor qualifications, seven MTS designations, and completed 35 Formal Course/Safety reviews to meet fleet demands. His team earned one NCM and the first Navy Civilian Service Commendation Medal in 13 years!
- WARFIGHTING VISIONARY. Assisted in MQ-4C Triton Home Port Change preparations, a $43M contract involving new Learning Site construction and integration of two MQ-4C aircraft, 26 personnel, and 14 training courses. Expended 353 hours supporting the CNO's Sailor 2025 Ready Relevant Learning vision, modernizing 31 courses to improve warfighting, warfighter performance and their foundations.
- PAYS IT FORWARD. Managed and participated in the review and grading of 1,479 LDO/CWO applications across 39 designators, yielding the selection of 466 Naval officers. Led 157 Mustangs across 17 designators, mentored and trained 67 Sailors on the LDO/CWO program and managed a $2,500 Wardroom budget.
* BRIEFER, TAKE NOTE: FUTURE CNATTU CO! NO NEED TO CRUNCH! HE IS THE BEST OF OUR BEST!! *
** DO NOT PASS OVER THIS A++ RECORD – HE IS THAT GOOD! SELECT FOR O-4 NOW AND MERIT REORDER! **
** MY #1 OF 6 DEPARTMENT HEADS! DUAL-HATTED NAE ALL-STAR AND NAS (BASE NAME) MUSTANG ASSOCIATION PRESIDENT! **
*** BEST AND FULLY QUALIFIED, SUSTAINED SUPERIOR PERFORMER! FLYING MACH IN EP LAND LIVING ABOVE RSCA! ***
- GAME-CHANGING LEADERSHIP. Led 161 Instructors, managed 108 technical training courses and oversaw 208 Instructor and Course Supervisor qualifications. His leadership yielded the delivery of 76,080 hours of instruction to 6,582 students via 951 convenes and 51 MTS designations to meet fleet demands. Team recognized by ISIC and senior leadership with 12 NCMs, NAMs, Civilian/Sailors of the Quarter and "Best LMO" of 17 CNATTUs across the domain!
- GLOBAL IMPACT. Oversaw 15,120 hours of P-8A and H-60 instruction for 81 Foreign Military students. Assisted USSOCOM plan Exercise SOUTHERN CROSS to test NSW Force capabilities for worldwide deployment.
- SOUGHT-OUT EXPERT. Expended 4,963 hours modernizing 46 aviation maintenance courses to support the Sailor 2025 program through Ready Relevant Learning implementation. Arranged 73 convenes for aviation safety and P-8A Special Missions training for 1,124 Combat Aircrewman.
- LEADER OF LEADERS! Led 157 Mustangs from 17 designators, executing 17 Association events to bolster camaraderie and community relations. Managed a $2,700 Mess budget and mentored seven Officer candidates with four selections. Reviewed 73 resumes and conducted 42 interviews to fill eight civilian positions.
* BRIEFER: EASY A++ RECORD, SKIP THE CRUNCH, ABSOLUTE MUST SELECT FOR O-4! MASH 100 NOW - NEXT RECORD! *
***MY #1 OF 5 MUSTANGS - PERFORMANCE EQUAL IN EVERY RESPECT TO MY #1 DH!***
***DEMONSTRATES A PROFOUND LEVEL OF COMPETENCE AND COMMITMENT TO OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE.***
- IMPLICITLY TRUSTED. Dan has proven he can lead as a Department Head at sea! Jumped into the seat as OPS with ease during a short-fused turnover. I can rely on him for anything. His decisive leadership across training, readiness, and execution enables HALSEY to be on track for Basic Phase Certification and requirements leading up to the 2024 TR CSG deployment.
- TACTICAL EXPERT. A driving force inside CIC, he was vital to the development of the CSTT
Tactical/Technical program. Wrote 48 drill guides, five drill plans, robust tactical scenarios, and Combat Systems doctrine. Revised the CO s Battle Orders to incorporate SLQ-32(V)6, ODIN, and the latest tactics to defeat peer competitor threats across multiple AORs.
- FORWARD-LEANING. Dan's foresight resulted in flawless execution of the challenging MIDS On Ship (MOS) Modernization (MOD) SOVT. A versatile team player and ship-wide asset--he is more than "just" AOPS: as CDO, led the 8010 Ch 12 Fire Drill to success with an EXCELLENT grade of 97%. I SLEEP SOUNDLY WITH DAN ON WATCH!
** DAN IS THE SWO I ALWAYS WANTED BUT NEVER HAD - DEEP SELECT TO O4 AND MERIT RE-ORDER!**
*** TOP PERFORMING LT! MY #1 DIVISION OFFICER ONBOARD! SELECTED FOR DH! ***
*** VITAL TO MAKIN ISLAND'S SUCCESS IN DAMAGE CONTROL THROUGHOUT THE BASIC PHASE! ***
- MISSION CRITICAL. As primary Ballasting Officer and SME, LT Brooks trained nine EOOWs and EDOs and qualified one Commander, one Chief, and three Petty Officers in Ballasting Operations. As the ship's Gas Free Engineer, she trained 23 Sailors in gas free procedures and qualified two Officers as Gas Free Engineers, significantly contributing to MAKIN ISLAND's mission readiness.
- REMARKABLE MANAGER. Managed Repair Division's execution of 254 material checks, 36 administrative items, and a 100% effective Gas Free Engineering program for READ-E 6, resulting in a satisfactory score and highest within Engineering Department.
- COMMAND INFLUENCE. Hand-selected due to her expertise to lead MAKIN ISLAND through a successful Final Battle Problem without a glitch. Active in DCTT, she trained 42 DCTT members in Main Space Fire Doctrine and Repair Party Manual procedures and coached and qualified one Commander through 18 repair locker command and control drills.
Block 20: Within BCA standards, waived from PRT based on elevated scores on Cycle 18-2.
An exceptional Surface Warfare Officer, her professional knowledge, impeccable standards, and impressive leadership are on par with my more seasoned LCDR and CDR Department Heads.
*** AN EARLY COMMAND CANDIDATE! SELECT HER AT THE EARLIEST OPPORTUNITY! ***
*** MY NUMBER ONE OF 14 LIEUTENANTS ONBOARD! SELECTED FOR DEPT HEAD! ***
*** FILLS A DEMANDING XO SPECIAL MISSION BILLET AS A SECOND TOUR DIVISION OFFICER AND ABSOLUTELY EXCELS! PARAMOUNT FOR MAKIN ISLAND'S SUCCESS THROUGHOUT THE BASIC PHASE! ***
- MISSION ESSENTIAL. As primary Ballasting Officer and SME, she qualified and led 14 Sailors and one Chief through 11 evolutions and 242 hours of Well Deck operations, certifying Amphibious Warfare on time with zero mishaps.
- OUTSTANDING MANAGER. Managed Repair Division's execution of 276 material checks for DCMA, resulting in an overall score of 96%. Maintained a 100% effective Gas Free Engineering program throughout ATG and TSRA inspections. Overhauled manning for over 400 personnel throughout ten repair lockers, resulting in 100% DC manning for Condition I and II DC.
- SHIP-WIDE IMPACT. Expertly planned, trained, and led the crew through 64 Damage Control, Engineering, and Medical drills, resulting in the certification of LOA, MOB-D, MOB-E, and FSOM ahead of schedule.
Block 20: Within BCA standards, waived from PRT based on elevated scores on Cycle 18-2.
An exceptional Surface Warfare Officer, her professionalism, impeccable standards, and leadership are on par with my more seasoned LCDR and CDR Department Heads.
*** AN EARLY COMMAND CANDIDATE! SELECT HER AT THE EARLIEST OPPORTUNITY! ***
*** RANKS #2 OF 16 OUTSTANDING LIEUTENANTS ONBOARD WASP! ***
- Expert Administrator! Led his team of Admin professionals through a comprehensive Field Examining Group audit with outstanding results despite severe manning shortages. Current onboard procedures resulted in best practices for fleet-wide use.
- Visionary! Produced numerous recommendations to PAPA det and SURFLANT identifying problem areas and recommended solutions. His close liaison with ISIC's and supporting entities ensured top-quality and timely support of WASP's personnel.
- Security/Force Protection expert! Handpicked to serve as one of four FPAO's during Surge deployment in Imminent danger areas in Colombia and CENTCOM AORs. Additionally, performed brilliantly as FPAO during critical C2F FP certification exercise.
- His team contributed to every successful major evolution onboard WASP despite severe manning shortages. 100% ESWS/EAWS quals and outstanding Advancement results.
No Admin Officer I have ever worked with in over 32 years has done it better! He has served WASP brilliantly in any capacity tasked: Advisor, Exec assistant, protocol!
Promote early to LCDR and detail to the most demanding billets in the Admin community.
***MY #1 LDO LIEUTENANT***
***STELLAR PERFORMER, THE GO-TO GO GUY IN MY WARDROOM***
His exemplary talents go unmatched, the model for all LDOs to emulate.
Astute manager- His comprehensive implementation, coordination, and tracking of all SAR equipment lead to the best SAR CERTIFICATION known on the Waterfront by ATG Inspectors.
Immaculate Expert- His remarkable ability to provide positive direction as Seamanship Training Team Leader enabled him to effectively motivate and guide Deck Department through Well Deck Cert, SBTT, and ULTRA C producing results of 90 or greater.
Impeccable work ethic- He is extremely confident, highly ambitious, and an inspiring motivator. He flawlessly enhanced the readiness of Deck Department as well as WASP, maintaining all qualifications and maintenance requirements in preparation of "PANAMAX 07". His exceptional and meticulous leadership was clearly demonstrated as Deck Department conducted over 5 MK-105 SLED launches during MINE COUNTERMEASURE EXERCISES in support of "SURGE 07".
LT KING IS AN ABSOLUTELY SUPERB OFFICER. HE'S MY RECOGNIZED EXPERT ON DECK. HIS PROFESSIONALISM IS IMMEASURABLE. SELECT NOW FOR ANY 1ST LT JOB! HAS MY STRONGEST RECOMMENDATION FOR PROMOTION.
#2 of 9 tenacious LCDR's. Ranked below my Chief Engineer only due to level of responsibility. WASP's success depends on both of these fine LDO's. A consummate and driven professional. Mission oriented and the driving force behind WASP's achievements.
- My Condition I Tactical Action Officer, leading both Condition III and Condition I Teams expertly throughout the Unit Level training phase. Attained Training Level II and was instrumental in WASP attaining Surge Ready status within 60 days of a major availability IAW FRP guidance, the first big deck amphibious ship to do so.
- Expertly developed, managed and briefed all operational schedules of events, an often overwhelming task on a capital warship.
- Lead planner for a port visit to Rockland, ME for Lobsterfest 05. Superbly coordinated with local and state officials, resulting in a fabulous experience for all involved. A tremendous effort.
- Completely reorganized and formatted my underway OPS/INTEL brief, consistently resulting in professional, routinely flawless and informative presentations.
- Manages the SIPRNET website and has taken a sub-optimized area and transformed it into a dynamic and up-to-date reference source.
Select LCDR McGuinness for promotion to CDR now and assign him to operational commands with high tempos. He will excel as a Shore Commanding Officer or Officer in Charge.
MY #1 LDO DEPARTMENT HEAD! Already performing at the O-5 level. He defines technical competence and promotes professional growth throughout his department and Wardroom. He motivates, inspires, and develops every subordinate he meets. A stellar example of accomplishment and managerial superiority in the LDO community.
- Thoroughly knowledgeable engineer. Continually sets demanding goals for his department -- they always rise to meet the challenge! His tough but fair management style ensures a heightened state of readiness that is paralleled by no other on the waterfront.
- Guided his department through a graded "above average" Underway Demonstration. The first Ship to do such under the new shortened IDTC requirements.
- His people want to follow him. Led his department through a highly successful PMA. His incredible foresight helped mold his training plans to guarantee WASP's successful completion of all post-shipyard inspections and assessments.
- Drove plan to re-develop and implement Planning Board for Maintenance (PB4M). His short/long term maintenance plans have brilliantly guided the maintenance team and will ensure WASP's continued standard of excellence.
LCDR Webb is an ardent professional ready for immediate promotion to Commander. An aggressive Engineer who always expects and delivers the most from his people and equipment.
*** My #2 of 15 Ensigns onboard DECATUR! ***
ENS Brooks's work ethic and dedication to excellence have brought unparalleled success to Combat Missiles Division and DECATUR.
-MISSION CRITICAL. Under her expert guidance, DECATUR'S strike team scored 96% during CMTQ two days ahead of schedule. As ECO, she spearheaded SLAMEX 16-04 and 16-10, FST-J, IDCERTEX, and Texas Thunder 16-02, resulting in the simulated launch of 3,200 TLAM. Her engagement planning and missile management improved DECATUR's from T4 to T2.
-PROVEN LEADER. She led six VLS Sailors through five deluge casualties without the technical expertise of a LCPO, completing repairs in time for ammo onload. She organized strike warfare training for 30 Combat and Bridge watchstanders and two AECOs, greatly improving DECATUR's offensive mission readiness.
-OUTSTANDING MANAGER. In preparation for C7F deployment, she planned, managed, and provided oversight of the arrangement and configuration of VLS for two scheduled and three emergent ammunition onloads.
ENS Brooks is a top-performing division officer with an extremely bright future. She has my highest recommendation for WTI assignment and Department Head selection.