CNO Releases 2009 Guidance

WASHINGTON --- The Chief of Naval Operations (CNO), Adm. Gary Roughead, released his Guidance for 2009 on Nov. 5, 2008.>> CNO's Guidance (CNOG) reaffirms his vision, mission, guiding principles and focus areas - refining the scope of his intentions and how they will be measured in 2009 - and reviews the accomplishments of the Navy over the past year.>> "Over the past year, we have implemented our Maritime Strategy around the world. This year's Guidance will highlight those accomplishments as well as expand on the progress we need to continue to make to remain a dominant force," Roughead said.>> CNO said that one of last year's accomplishments was developing a Navy Ethos, a tangible statement of values integral to the Navy's mission accomplishment.>> "It distinguishes those of us who serve in the Navy, active and reserve Sailors and Navy civilians, regardless of unit, command or community," Roughead said.>> The CNOG reinstates CNO's three focus areas of building the future force, maintaining warfighting readiness, and developing and supporting Sailors, Navy civilians, and their families. He said over the past year the Navy has made significant progress in those areas, setting the stage for continued achievements in 2009.