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CNO's Guidance - Executing Maritime Strategy

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Story Number: NNS071026-25
Release Date: 10/26/2007 5:44:00 PM

From Chief of Naval Operations Public Affairs

WASHINGTON (NNS) -- Chief of Naval Operations Guidance for 2007-2008, was released Oct. 26, by Adm. Gary Roughead, the Chief of Naval Operations.

The guidance emphasizes Roughead's priority to implement the Maritime Strategy by "balancing our efforts to build the future force and maintain our warfighting readiness while developing and supporting our Sailors and Navy civilians."

Roughead's vision for the Navy centers on the service remaining the preeminent maritime power, committed to global security and prosperity.

"We will prevent war, dominate any threat, and decisively defeat any adversary," he wrote. And to do this, "we will remain a superbly trained and led team of diverse Sailors and civilians, who are grounded in our warrior ethos, core values, and commitment to mission readiness and accomplishment."

In the document, the CNO defines his Guiding Principles of "Who We Are," and "What We Believe."

"We are the United States Navy. The core values of Honor, Courage and Commitment are the very fabric of our Navy military and civilian team," the CNO wrote concerning how the Navy defines itself. "We are the face of the nation, and we measure ourselves against the highest standards of duty, integrity and accountability."

Explaining his second Guiding Principle, Roughead wrote that the Navy operates as a joint and combined force.

"We share a common responsibility with the Marine Corps and Coast Guard to set the standard for joint operations."

The services' capabilities must reflect interdependencies and achieve integration with Joint and combined forces, "while guaranteeing that we can deliver the unique effects expected of naval forces."

Roughead wrote that, in accordance with his principles, he will build a Navy with appropriate force structure and develop the strategic lay down necessary to implement the Maritime Strategy, continue to be the dominant and most influential naval force, globally and across all maritime missions, and instill in our military and civilian force a focus on mission and individual readiness that is underpinned by a warrior ethos.

The CNO closed with what he refers to as, "our legacy - the privilege to serve."

"We are the world's finest Navy. Take pride that we provide for the safety, security and prosperity of our nation," the admiral wrote. "We are headed in the right direction, and I am counting on your leadership, intellect, commitment and drive to keep us moving forward. I am honored to lead you. We are indeed the fortunate few who have the privilege to serve in the United States Navy."

The CNO's Guidance is available online at www.navy.mil.