Adm. John Richardson will take over relieve Adm. Jon Greenert as the Navy’s top officer next month, and he’ll have to navigate a minefield of challenges.
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What do you think the new CNO’s foremost priorities should be in the coming months and years? If you could talk to Richardson ahead of him taking command, what would you want to tell him? How could he make the Navy better over the coming months and years.
What changes would you like to see to physical fitness, uniform designs and rules, or advancing up the ranks?
Are you in favor of current moves to issue tablets to sailors — or make your own smart devices “Navy-enabled” to get your email and access your career information? Do you think the Navy should “fast track” getting Wi-Fi to ships at sea to alleviate the computer shortage?
Do you feel like you have a predictable and balanced schedule in the fleet? What changes would improve your quality of life, or persuade you to stay in? Is your ship getting the money it needs to keep things running in top shape.
Does your command make time for you to PT and study for advancement? Should such things be mandatory?
Do you have the parts and training you need to do your job? How would you improve your training or Navy Knowledge Online? Is the Navy paying you enough and doing enough for your family?
What other issues do you want the next CNO to tackle?
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