Health of the Force (HoF) Survey Update

Posted on August 2, 2023 Updated on July 29, 2023

Leaders,

Request one last push on the Health of Force Survey.  To date, we have ~17.5k responses, 8k less than last year.  The most under-represented groups are junior enlisted (E5 and below) and junior officers (O3 and below).  The survey will remain open until 31 Aug and is available at this Link (QR code at the bottom):

https://usnavy.gov1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3mk65UxsLQgMMjI

This year’s survey focuses on the work environment and readiness.  We’ll be ready to share full insights as part of the 2023 Health of the Force report, but the following are some emerging results:

• About half of the participants agree they would recommend a Navy career; for E6s and below, that number is just under 40%. 
• Half of the participants indicate their unit is prepared and ready to perform its mission.
• Over a third report less than six hours per sleep per night on average over the past month.
• A third indicate they’ve been dealing with severe or extreme stress on the job over the past year; most cite inadequate manning as the cause.
• Over half agree that their command is committed to employee health and well-being and that leaders encourage personnel to develop and maintain healthy lifestyles.

Thank you in advance for your assistance in hearing the voice of our Fleet!

VR/Rick

VADM Rick Cheeseman

Chief of Naval Personnel (CNP)

New Social Media Feeds

Posted on July 22, 2023 Updated on July 22, 2023

With Twitter going down the drain (and no longer auto-posting from WordPress), here are a few more ways to follow my posts:

Tumbler – https://www.tumblr.com/mccareer

Mastodon – https://mastodon.social/@MCCareer_org

Finance Friday Articles

Posted on July 14, 2023 Updated on July 12, 2023

• 3 Overrated Financial Concepts
• 10 Reasons Why Medical Residents Shouldn’t Buy a House
• Invest your TSP Like a Pro & Avoid these TSP Mistakes
• Keeping up with your summer reading
• NewRetirement Review: An Online Retirement Calculator on Steroids
• No Right Way to Index
• The 1 Portfolio Better Than Yours
• TSP and IRA: ‘Get Ready’ for SECURE 2.0
• TSP Previews Changes Coming to ‘Catch-Up Contributions’
• Understanding Fat FIRE: The Comprehensive Guide to a Luxurious Early Retirement
• Why International Diversification Is Still The Prudent Strategy

From the Chief of Naval Personnel – June in Review

Posted on July 13, 2023 Updated on July 11, 2023

From establishing the Cyber Warfare Technician rating to updating Command Climate Assessments and announcing this year’s recipients of the CAPT Joy Bright Hancock and MCPO Anna Der-Vartanian Leadership Awards – here is your recap of career news from the Chief of Naval Personnel for the month of June.

Access the June Sailor-to-Sailor here:
https://dvidshub.net/r/5yfdlw

2023 Health of the Force Survey Note – The annual HoF Survey is now open until Aug. 31 for active-duty Sailors. This is your opportunity to tell Navy leadership what you think about Navy programs and policies and how they affect your personal and professional life. Together with the Defense Organizational Climate Survey (DEOCS), the HoF is a way to measure whether Navy Quality of Service is getting better or worse. Thank you for your participation! Take the survey on your phone or computer (work or personal) with this link:
https://usnavy.gov1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3mk65UxsLQgMMjI

Leaders – print the S2S newsletter and take it to quarters, post it on your shop’s bulletin board, or just share this email to ensure your Sailors are in the know.

If you have questions or comments about the newsletter, you can reach us on our social media platforms. Find us @MyNavyHR on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter to have your voices heard.

– Chief of Naval Personnel Public Affairs

July Navy Medicine Fast Facts – NMOTC, Simulated Mars Mission, and Project Mercury

Posted on July 10, 2023 Updated on July 8, 2023

Health of the Force (HoF) Survey

Posted on July 6, 2023 Updated on July 2, 2023

Leaders,

Request your assistance in taking this year’s Health of Force (HoF) Survey, and spreading the word for your subordinate commands to do the same. In 2022, our HoF participation rate increased by double of the previous year – this year I hope we can do even better. To help spread the word, I’ve attached the HoF NAVADMIN and supporting Fact Sheet. Next year, we will be able to accelerate the HoF to the Spring to better separate it from the new Annual CCA window.

The following link can be used to access and participate in the survey. The Fact Sheet includes a QR code for those who wish to take the survey on their phone.

https://usnavy.gov1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3mk65UxsLQgMMjI

Results from HoF and the Defense Organizational Climate Survey (DEOCS) enable us better understand our Service culture and climate at the organizational level, as well as within specific units, communities, and subsets of personnel. Insights from these surveys provide invaluable insights into how our people are actually doing – a critical component of assessing Navy Quality of Service and ensuring mission readiness. The 2022 HoF survey data is contained in last year’s Health of Force Report, previously forwarded and available at the following link.

https://www.mynavyhr.navy.mil/Portals/55/Reference/Publications/CY2022_HOF_FINAL_8_Feb_23.pdf?ver=NfT0FRHSJlgEtWk0mE22lQ%3D%3D

In reviewing the data, it is clear that as an organization, we can get better. Taking this survey is a valuable first step – we must have participation at a level to make the data statistically relevant.

Thank you in advance for your leadership and advocacy. Standing by for any questions or concerns.

VR

VADM Rick Cheeseman

Chief of Naval Personnel (CNP)