I S S U E 1 O C T 2 0 1 9 NAVY EOD Q U A R T E R L Y C O M M U N I C A T I O N G U I D E IDENTITY See where we are in developing Navy EOD 2030. GUIDANCE CBD & visual information guidance are hot off the press! CLIPS What's happening in the EOD community and around the Fleet? Contents In this issue: 3 Message From The Commodores 5 Mission and Vision Update 6 Community Recognition 8 Visual Information Guidance 9 Clips A MESSAGE FROM THE COMMODORES Throughout our 78-year history, we have adapted as a force to implement new and emerging tactics and technology, tackle complex challenges from adversaries, and achieve operational excellence at every level. The United States faces broad challenges to national security, and our citizens depend on the nation’s successful ability to prevent war, deter attacks, and respond to aggression. Great EOD leaders have been instrumental in communicating our strategic direction from the top down to the deck plates throughout our history. Effective communication is the bedrock of leadership, and it is our hope to continually improve the top-down communication within the EOD Group clemency. This quarterly communication guide is not meant to take the place of direct communication but rather serve as another medium for us to talk directly to you, the backbone of the force. We pledge to keep you apprised of our role in the constantly evolving national security environment. We strive for transparency, and we value your feedback on our communication efforts. We too are constantly evolving as leaders, and your feedback will help us improve how information reaches you. Thank you for all that you do. We are honored to serve alongside you. CAPT Oscar Rojas CAPT Rick Hayes Commander, EOD Group 1 Commander, EOD Group 2 M I S S I O N A N D V I S I O N U P D A T E NAVY EOD 2030 A Mission/Vision Working Group, led by members of EODGRU 1 and with collaboration from senior enlisted EOD technicians and officers across the community, worked to consolidate ideas and strategic goals to achieve the EOD Mission and Vision statements. The newly approved Navy EOD Mission and Vision statements are the foundation for Navy EOD 2030 and the strategic direction of the community. STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES FEEDBACK LOOP • Develop the force to win against near-peer The Navy EOD mission, vision and strategic competitors and empowered non-state actors objectives will be rolled out to the force through a series of all hands calls and • Expand our crucial advantage against competitors' engagements in October and November. A undersea threats transcription and video will be made available • Capitalize on our ability to counter weapons of mass so that EOD members not assigned to Fleet- destruction concentration areas are included in the roll- • Grow expertise in exploitation of next-generation out. We welcome feedback, thoughts and initiatives from every member of the Navy EOD weapon systems community that can lead us closer to achieving • Embolden our allies' and partners' capabilities our objectives and realizing our vision of living in a Nation that is undeterred by explosive threats. VISION MISSION We eliminate explosive threats so our fleet and A nation undeterred by nation can fight and win -- explosive threats whenever, wherever, and 5 however it chooses. C O M M U N I T Y R E C O G N I T I O N ANCHOR DOWN A MESSAGE FROM EODGRU 1 & 2 COMMAND MASTER CHIEFS MARK BRITTAIN & CHAD HARRIS: Congratulations to our newly selected Chief Petty Officers! Your selection is the culmination of hard work and dedication throughout the span of your career. Your significant triumphs and sacrifices have led you to where you are today, but you did not get here alone. Your Sailors, families and friends have supported you in your career, and you owe them a debt of gratitude for their continued support. Your journeys to this milestone have varied greatly, but you will learn to lean on your fellow selectees and embrace differences throughout the next six weeks. Over the next six weeks, you will be tried, tested, frustrated, sore and exhausted. Each and every obstacle you will face has been designed to prepare you to wear your anchors. You will develop a sense of camaraderie and fraternity with your fellow selectees. We will teach you, and we will learn from you, ultimately growing into a stronger, more capable Chiefs Mess. The significance of your accomplishment cannot be understated. With your selection and acceptance, you will join the ranks of great Chief Petty Officers who have come before you, and you will be charged with carrying on the legacy of those great men and women. Congratulations again on this huge accomplishment. I look forward to working with and getting to know all of you during the next six weeks. Stay motivated, stay humble, stay ready! EODGRU 1 EODGRU 2 ITC DANIEL EODC THOMAS HMC BARBERAN EODC MEWS MNCCARD AGC ULMER MMC BLACK IV ETC MILLER EODC DEJESUS AGC WASHINGTON BMC BROOKS MNC MONNIN III EODC DENEHIE NDC WELLS ITC BURKHOLDER EODC MORGAN NDC DINETTE YNC WILSON BMC CALAIS ETC PUGH EODC HALL NDC CROWDER EODC RAY QMC HARTLOVE NDC DEANE ISC REA PRC KLINE MNC DIAZ EOC REID EODC KOOB NDC DONNELLY EODC ROBINSON HMC LIBBY EODC GANOUSIS EODC ROMERO EODC MONDRAGONKNAPP EODC GARIBALDO EODC SANCHEZ MAC PARKER EODC GREGORY NDC SMITH EODC PITTS NDC GRENIER EODC WISE MNC REY ETC HERGET ETC WOODS BMC ROMO EODC LONG LSC YAO PSC RUBALCAVA BMC MARTIN NDC YOUNG NDC SLAYDEN GMC MCNALLY EODC ZIPPERER III 6 C O M M U N I T Y R E C O G N I T I O N ANNUAL EOD LEADERSHIP AWARDS Rear Adm. Brian Brakke, commander of NECC, recognized this year's recipients of the coveted annual awards Rear Adm. Brian Brakke presented the annual peer-nominated EOD This year's awardees are: leadership awards to three outstanding warriors. The EOD Association, Tidewater Chapter, hosted a luncheon to recognize the Force Master Chief Anthony Santino recipients of the Kauffman and Childre awards. Brakke recognized Leadership Award: EODCS Bill the recipient of the Santino Award at the Joint EOD Program Board Weber, assigned to EXU 1 in Indian Head, Maryland. Rear Admiral Draper L. Kauffman The Cmdr. Kevin Childre Excellence Award is presented annually to Leadership Award: LT Bryan Bond, one EOD officer or technician dedicated to mentoring, developing, formerly assigned to MDSU 2 and and training EOD leaders. The Rear Adm. Draper L. Kauffman currently assigned to Carrier Strike Leadership Award is presented annually to one deserving EOD Group 2 officer who serves in a platoon or company commander position. The Force Master Chief Anthony Santino Leadership Award is Commander Kevin Childre Excellence presented to one EOD chief or senior chief petty officer technician Award: CWO4 Dirk Palmer, serving in an operational or training leading chief petty officer formerly assigned to EOD Mobile billet. Unit 2 and currently assigned to EOD Group 2 Their focus on training and mentorship, selfless leadership and operational excellence sets the standard for the community. Be sure to extend your congratulations! 7 G U I D A N C E BASIC MEDIA ENGAGEMENT TIPS Accurate, truthful and timely communication increases the credibility and transparency of our organization and enhances the legitimacy of our operations. BEFORE YOU ENGAGE WITH THE MEDIA, BEFORE YOU ENGAGE WITH THE MEDIA, YOU SHOULD ASK YOURSELF: YOU SHOULD CONSIDER: Is this a local or national outlet? Your appearance Is it live or recorded? Your background What do they want me to talk about? Background noise What do I want to talk about? Using plain language/avoiding jargon What questions might I be asked? Your tone and emotions WHEN IN DOUBT, CONTACT YOUR PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICER! LT Kara Handley MCC Jeff Atherton [email protected] [email protected] o: 619-437-3644 o: 757-917-6781 c: 619-756-3915 c: 812-760-6873 6 G U I D A N C E VISUAL INFORMATION (VI) GUIDANCE TO THE FLEETS From msg DTG R 121001Z AUG 19 to ALFLTFORCOM & ALPACFLT: 1. (U) THIS IS A COORDINATED COMMANDER, U.S. PACIFIC FLEET (COMPACFLT), COMMANDER, U.S. FLEET FORCES COMMAND (COMUSFLTFORCOM), AND COMMANDER, U.S. NAVAL FORCES EUROPE (COMUSNAVEUR) MESSAGE. 2. (U) WE LIVE IN A DANGEROUS, COMPLEX AND RAPIDLY CHANGING WORLD. COMPETING WITH GREAT POWERS ACROSS THE GLOBE, THE SECURITY INTERESTS OF OUR NATION AND THOSE OF OUR ALLIES ARE INCREASINGLY CHALLENGED. OUR NAVY EXISTS TO PROTECT OUR NATION, DETER CONFLICT, ENSURE FREEDOM OF THE SEAS AND PRESERVE OUR STRATEGIC INTERESTS. WE MUST ALWAYS BE PREPARED TO FIGHT AND WIN. WE MUST ALSO REALIZE THAT IN TODAY’S WORLD, INFORMATION AND CONTROLLING THE NARRATIVE IS EQUALLY IMPORTANT, AND WE MUST BE PREPARED TO DOCUMENT AND REPORT OTHERS CONDUCTING AGGRESSIVE, UNSAFE, AND UNPROFESSIONAL ACTIONS. 3. (U) IN ORDER TO WIN THE BATTLE OF THE NARRATIVE, WE MUST BE FIRST WITH THE TRUTH. WE MUST DELIVER THE VIDEOS AND PHOTOS THAT TELL THE WHOLE STORY VISUALLY, SHOWING THE FACTS AND CONTEXT OF THE ENTIRE ENCOUNTER. WE CANNOT AFFORD VISUALDOCUMENTATION GAPS THAT ALLOW OUR ADVERSARIES TO USE PROPAGANDA AND MISINFORMATION TO CREATE DOUBT AND SWAY PUBLIC OPINION. 4. (U) VISUAL INFORMATION (VI) PRODUCTS MUST BE ABLE TO STAND ALONE AND TELL THE WHOLE STORY (BEGINNING, MIDDLE AND END) BY ACCURATELY DOCUMENTING UNSAFE, UNPROFESSIONAL,OR NEFARIOUS ACTIVITIES. THE AUDIENCE MUST BE ABLE TO CLEARLY IDENTIFY THE ADVERSARY SHIP/AIRCRAFT AS THE AGGRESSOR AND UNDERSTAND THE FIVE WS (WHO, WHAT, WHERE, WHEN, AND WHY), JUST BY VIEWING THE MEDIA.