Professional Knowledge Book Class of 2019 AN INTRODUCTION TO THE U.S. NAVY AND MARINE CORPS NAME___________________________ALPHA_____________________CO_______ 1 UNITED STATES NAVAL ACADEMY Duty…. Honor…. Loyalty…. Character Development and Training Class of 2019, The Navy Warfare pins and Marine Eagle, Globe, and Anchor on the cover of this Professional Knowledge Book (Pro-Book) represent the service assignments for the Class of 2016. Regardless of which one you are assigned in the fall of 2018, there is a core professional knowledge that you are required to attain prior to receiving a commission as a basically trained Navy or Marine Corps Officer from the U.S. Naval Academy. The Midshipmen Training Program (MTP) is a primary means of accomplishing that requirement. The MTP consists of six basic components: 1. Midshipmen Qualification Standards (MQS) – books that are divided by class year and contain core learning objectives (LO). Yours is in the back of this Pro-Book. 2. References – used to acquire the knowledge necessary to complete the MQS. They include this Pro-Book, websites listed in each MQS, and files posted at: http://intranet.usna.edu/Training/Professional%20Knowledge%20References.php. 3. Instruction Periods – used for “come-arounds” and other training opportunities during which you will show that you have mastered the LOs. 4. 4/C Pro-Quizzes/Exam – quizzes administered weekly to assess comprehension of the applicable LOs, and a Pro-Exam administered at the end of the fall semester as a mid-point evaluation for Plebe Year. 5. Professional Competency Boards (PCB) – oral boards administered to 4/C Midshipmen in the spring to objectively assess comprehension of all LOs for the year. 6. Professional Competency Assessments (PCA) – multiple choice exams administered to upper class (non-Plebe) midshipmen to objectively assess comprehension of LOs. The MTP is managed by the Character Development and Training Division (CD&T). It is part of a training continuum that includes the Career Information Program (CIP) managed by the Professional Development (PRODEV) Division, and Core Courses taught by PRODEV and the Leadership Education and Development (LEAD) Division. This continuum is intended to: • Prepare you for each summer’s training events • Enable you to make informed choices regarding your preferences for service assignment • Prepare you to be a junior officer As you move forward during this year, take pride in your growing knowledge and understanding of the Naval Service. Take advantage of this opportunity and it will contribute to your success here at the academy, and more importantly in the Fleet. CDR J.J. Dantone Training Officer United States Naval Academy 2 4/C PROFESSIONAL TRAINING SCHEDULE Week Training Dates Professional Topic Pages 1 24Aug – 28Aug Financial Literacy 5 – 10 Military Courtesies, Customs, and Ceremonies & 2 31Aug – 04Sep 11 – 21 USNA Notable Graduates 3 *08Sep – 11Sep United States Navy History 22 – 29 4 14Sep – 18Sep Mission and Organization of the Navy 30 – 35 Navy Mission Area, Capabilities, and the Current Maritime 5 21Sep – 25Sep 36 – 39 Strategy ACADEMIC RESERVE PERIOD 6 05Oct – 09Oct Naval Air Warfare 40 – 47 7 *13Oct – 16Oct Naval Air Warfare Platforms 48 – 57 8 19Oct – 23Oct Surface Warfare 58 – 66 9 26Oct – 30Oct Undersea Warfare 67 – 75 ACADEMIC RESERVE PERIOD *09Nov – 19Nov REVIEW WEEKS 20Nov MID-YEAR Pro-Exam 10 11Jan – 15Jan Naval Special Warfare 76 – 83 11 *19Jan – 22Jan Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) 84 – 88 Restricted Line, Staff Corps, Limited Duty, and Chief Warrant 12 25Jan – 29Jan 89 – 92 Officers 13 01Feb – 05Feb Information Dominance Corps (IDC) 93 – 98 14 08Feb – 12Feb USMC History and Traditions 99 – 106 ACADEMIC RESERVE PERIOD 15 23Feb – 26Feb USMC Mission, Enduring Principles, and Organization 107 – 113 16 29Feb – 04Mar USMC Weapons and Platforms 114 – 126 17 07Mar – 11Mar Current Global Challenges 127 – 138 SPRING BREAK 18 21Mar – 25Mar U.S. Navy Enlisted Personnel 139 – 144 28Mar – 01Apr REVIEW WEEK ACADEMIC RESERVE PERIOD 11Apr – 22Apr PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCY BOARDS Notes: 1. MQS will be distributed during the Fall Reform. 2. Respective MQS learning objectives must be signed off in full prior to a plebe taking a quiz, exam, or board. 3. The Brigade Training Staff shall develop questions for all Pro-Quizzes, the Pro-Exam, and the Professional Competency Boards using the MQS learning objectives. The 4/C Training Officer shall provide guidance and review all quiz and exam questions. 4. Come-arounds should focus on evaluating a plebe’s preparedness for Pro-Quizzes, the Pro-Exam, and PCBs. A plebe should arrive at the come-around already knowing the required information. 5. Come-arounds shall be conducted daily during the week using designated Instruction Periods listed in the Battle Rhythm contained in the Midshipmen Regulations (MIDREGS). They may only be scheduled outside of these periods if a scheduling conflict arises for an upper class midshipmen or the plebe. 6. Pro-Quizzes and the Pro-Exam shall be completed on Fridays between 1900 and 2000 in accordance with the MIDREGS Battle Rhythm. Plebes on an approved Movement Order (MO) during this time should complete the quiz or exam between 1900 and 2000 on the Sunday that immediately follows. *Dates with an asterisk in the chart above denote holiday shortened weeks. 3 PRO-QUIZ AND EXAM QUESTION TYPES AND GRADING CRITERIA QUESTION TYPE GRADING CRITERIA CORRECT per the key – Full credit MULTIPLE CHOICE INCORRECT – No credit CORRECT per the key – Full credit TRUE OR FALSE INCORRECT – No credit CORRECT per the key – Full credit MATCHING Partial credit awarded to each correctly matched item in the list. CORRECT per the key – Full credit FILL IN THE BLANK INCORRECT – No credit Each answer in the list should be correct per the key (i.e., verbatim). LIST Credit awarded for each correct item in the list. Each answer in the list should be correct per the key (i.e., verbatim). LIST AND DESCRIBE Credit awarded for each correct item in the list. Incorrect, incomplete, or no description results in no credit for that item. CORRECT per the key – Full credit STATE VERBATIM INCORRECT – No credit CORRECT per they key – Full credit (does not need to be verbatim) STATE BRIEFLY Grader should assign credit based on the midshipman’s demonstrated understanding. Notes: 1. The Pro-Quizzes and Pro-Exam are written by the Brigade Training Staff and reviewed by the 4/C Training Officer. 2. Each Pro-Quiz shall consist of no more than 20 questions. 3. The Pro-Exam shall consist of 30 questions. 4. Passing is 70%. 5. There are no-retakes for Pro-Quizzes. 4 WEEK 1: FINANCIAL LITERACY Financial Literacy is an extremely important matter here the U.S. Naval Academy. LT Nathaniel Lopez is the USNA Midshipmen Financial Advisor, located in Bancroft Hall 3008. His mission is to provide Personal Finance guidance and information to the Brigade of Midshipmen. The Midshipmen Pay System is just as important in order for Midshipmen to understand their source of income while attending USNA. The Midshipmen Pay System is run by the Disbursing Officer, LT Andrew Thorp, located in Bancroft Hall 4002. It is important that every Midshipman attending USNA learns about Personal Finance and the Midshipmen Pay System in order to gain control of their finances. While attending USNA over the next 4 years, Midshipmen will earn approximately a minimum of $14,600 of net pay through the Midshipmen stipend (explained in Section I). Additionally, at the end of their 3/C year they will be offered the Career Loan of up to $36,000. Therefore, knowledge of Personal Finance and the Midshipmen pay system is vital for Midshipmen to make educated financial decisions. As future leaders, financial literacy is not only essential to make smart financial choices, but to help guide those Sailors/Marines who may find themselves in financial need. I. Midshipmen Pay System The Midshipmen stipend (pay/allowances) is appropriated for Midshipmen to be outfitted and to financially fulfill military and academic responsibilities while at the Naval Academy. Congress establishes the Midshipmen stipend at 35% of the base pay rate of an O-1 with fewer than two years of service. The stipend for the calendar year 2016 is $1,027 per month. After the following deductions; Taxes, Social Security, Medicare, Service Member Group Life Insurance (SGLI), Personal Deductions, Advance for Clothing and Equipment (ACE) Loan repayment, and Held Pay, the standard monthly pay amounts released to Midshipmen is: • $100 for 4/C MIDN ($1,200 per year) • $200 for 3/C MIDN ($2,400 per year) • $300 for 2/C MIDN ($3,600 per year) • 1/C MIDN pay ranges from approx. $430-$805 ($7,405.00 per year average) There are many factors associated with the Midshipmen pay system. Not only do Midshipmen need to understand how much they are receiving per month, but where to access the money, how to read their Leave and Earnings Statement, and to overall understand the Midshipmen pay system. The following terminology will help better understand this system: • MyPay (https://mypay.dfas.mil/mypay.aspx.): is an online pay account management system that was created and maintained by the Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS). It provides paycheck and tax information for military members, retirees, annuitants, and numerous federal civilian employees. This is where you, as a Midshipman, will be able to view your Leave and Earnings Statements. You must log in/change your password at least once every 60 days to avoid being locked out of your MyPay account. To avoid such hassle, make it a habit to view your account once per month. • Leave and Earnings Statement (LES): The LES is a comprehensive statement of a member's leave and earnings showing your entitlements, deductions, leave information, and tax withholding information.