2/C MIDSHIPMEN QUALIFICATION STANDARDS

[Pages:14]2/C MIDSHIPMEN QUALIFICATION STANDARDS Academic Year 2021-2022

Purpose of MQS: To establish the learning objectives (LO) Professional Competency Assessments (PCA).

Signature Authorities: These are identified for each LO and are either a SME (Subject Matter Expert) or a midshipman within the chain of command (CoC). By signing off an LO, the signature authority is affirming that the midshipman receiving the signature has demonstrated the requisite knowledge. The signature authority shall fill out all required information either hard copy or electronic as required (typed/printed name, alpha, signature, and date) or, if a SME desires, they may print/sign/date a roster that shall be included in each midshipman's MQS. Each midshipman is responsible for achieving applicable LOs prior to a quiz/exam/board/assessment.

? Chain of Command (CoC) o The necessity of CoC involvement is critical to the success of MQS. Mentorship requires the intentional personal engagement of all personnel involved to ensure the appropriate level of knowledge, comprehension, application, and discussion of material is met. o 2/C midshipmen shall receive signatures from 1/C midshipmen in their CoC.

? Subject Matter Experts (SME) o Based on their billet and/or experience, only certain individuals are equipped to provide signatures for specific learning objectives. o Some are in the Brigade (i.e., Company Financial Officer), whereas others are a part of the Naval Academy staff or faculty (i.e., Senior Enlisted Leader, Junior Professional Military Professor). o SMEs are signature authorities for any item in their respective area. o A current list of warfare community/service SMEs is provided in the back of this MQS.

I affirm I have read and understand the proper guidelines for obtaining signatures. Failure to follow these guidelines may result in charges being entered in the conduct or honor system.

_______________________ ________ ________________________

Print Your Name

Alpha

Signature

___________ Date

Definition of Terms: Know: Recall facts, bring to mind, and recognize the appropriate material. Comprehend: Interpret principles and concepts and relate them to new situations. Apply: Utilize knowledge and comprehension of specific facts in new relationships with other facts, theories, and principles. Demonstrate: Show evidence of ability to perform a task. Read: Look at and comprehend the meaning of printed material. Discuss: Consciously identify content and their fleet applications, weigh logical and persuasive

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effects, critically evaluate unstated assumptions and biases, and talk about them with another person. EXAMPLE OF A COMPLETE MQS 3. Know the elements and organization of the Marine Air-Ground Task Force (MAGTF). (Pro-Book)

Chesty Puller Print Name (CoC)

M232022 Chesty Puller

Alpha

Signature

01 SEP 2021 Date

Reflect on the lessons learned and experiences from your summer training. Discuss summer training with your respective Company Mentor: the personnel you worked with, culture of the unit, best part of training, worst part of training, greatest lesson learned, and how it affects your service assignment requests. This can be done in a group setting. Respective cruises that require a discussion are MAGTF, Leatherneck, Surface Cruise, Submarine Cruise, and PROTRAMID.

_______________________ ________ ________________________

Company Mentor

Rank

Signature

___________ Date

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I. Naval Orientation & Officership

References: (a) MCO P5060.20: Marine Corps Drill and Ceremonies Manual

1. Demonstrate the following basic sword manual movements. [ref. (a): Chapter 5] a. Draw Sword b. Present Sword c. Order Sword d. Carry Sword e. Return Sword

_______________________ ________

Print Name

Alpha

(Company Drill Officer)

________________________ Signature

___________ Date

II. Leadership and Ethics

References: (a) SECNAV M-5216.5: Department of the Navy Correspondence Manual (b) (c)

1. Know the following with respect to naval correspondence. a. Procedures for Electronic Mail (email) [ref. (a): Chapter 4] b. Components of the standard letter format [ref. (a), Chapter 7, fig 7-1 and 7-2] c. Military models of address [ref. (a): Appendix A]

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Print Name (CoC)

Alpha

Signature

___________ Date

2. Read a title from the CNO's Professional Reading Program or the Commandant's Professional Reading list for Entry Level Officer and discuss the key takeaways with an Officer/Senior Enlisted. [ref. (b) and (c)]

_______________________ ________

Print Name

Rank

(SME ? Any Officer/Senior Enlisted)

________________________ Signature

___________ Date

In addition to the above line items, the following topics are specifically covered in your LEL Core Courses. While they do not require a signature as a part of your MQS, they are topics covered in the Officer Professional Core Competency Manual and should be reviewed during your preparation for the Professional Competency Assessment:

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? Reflection. Reflection is a tool to help foster healthy, analytic thinking. Frequent and effective systematic reflection is a necessary tool for leader development. A. Define reflection B. Breakdown the implications of reflection for military leaders

? Leadership is a Relationship. Develop a basic understanding of what we actually mean when we talk about leadership. A. Explain how leadership is a relationship

? Perception & Bias. Gain a basic awareness of our thinking process, and how it leads to the development of innate biases, even ones of which we are unaware. Begin understanding how blind spots/stereotypes/prejudice can hinder the leadership relationship. A. Describe the source(s) of prejudice B. Describe what is meant by "managing bias" C. Assess the importance of understanding perception and bias to leadership

? Values. What we value is a major driver in our behavior. Recognizing different values in people from different backgrounds allows us to widen our perspective, and brings new ideas to the table. Using cultural and organizational values as examples, we can reinforce the relationship between culture, socialization, and values while introducing students to these ideas (e.g. patriotism, duty, hard work, emotional stability, etc.). A. Recognize hbow values relate to ehavior (revisit innate bias, schemas, recognizing bias) B. Summarize how leaders can employ values

? Purpose. When leaders communicate the "why" for things, from mundane tasks to large scale mission and operations, such that the members of their organization understand the decisions and goals, leaders are more able to positively affect the motivation and commitment of their followers towards the desired end-state A. Define purpose B. Describe the impact of purpose for leaders

? Integrity. Doing what is right, and being willing to defend our actions, even at the sacrifice of ourselves, is the essence of integrity. By consistently acting with integrity and communicating the purpose behind those actions, it fosters respect in the leadership relationship. A. Define integrity B. Explain Carter's (3) Steps of Integrity C. Relate integrity to effective leadership

? Loyalty. By keeping ourselves, as well as our peers, seniors, and subordinates loyal to the commitments we have made and the values, behaviors, and expectations of the organization we are a part of, we foster increased devotion not only in ourselves, but in those we influence. A. Define loyalty

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B. Analyze the differences between horizontal and vertical loyalty

? Ownership. Similar to loyalty, ownership requires that one show and articulate their buy-in to their organization, taking orders that come down the chain of command as their own, even when they are unfavorable. A. Outline the problems with lacking ownership B. Identify the benefits of embodying ownership C. Map the relationship between ownership, loyalty, integrity, and leadership

? Civility. By conducting ourselves in a manner that demonstrates respect and models civility to others, we ensure that we continue to develop the healthy relationships that are the foundation of leadership. A. Define civility B. Identify and explain Carter's (5) Tenants C. Explain the importance of civility on command climate

? Peer Leadership. Paralleling attributes and strategies of ordinary leadership, Peer Leadership changes its dynamic due to the limitations of how much influence one can effect on their peers while trying to lead them. A. Identify the attributes of peer leaders B. Explain strategies of peer leaders C. Understand why peer leadership is difficult

III. Seapower and Naval History

References: (a) A Cooperative Strategy for 21st Century Seapower (CS21)

1. Read reference (a), Section IV. Discuss with a 1/C midshipman how the sea services will sustain a capable and combat-ready naval force. Know the following:

a. What the force is sized to support b. The minimum number of ships and submarines that the Navy and Marine Corps must maintain. [ref. (a), pg. 27]

_______________________ ________ ________________________

Print Name (CoC)

Alpha

Signature

___________ Date

IV. Programs and Policies

References: (a) OPNAVINST 5215.17A: Navy Directives Issuance System (b) OPNAVINST 1740.4E: U.S. Navy Family Care Plan (c) OPNAVINST 6000.1D: Navy Guidelines Concerning Pregnancy and Parenthood (d) NAVADMIN 046/16: FY-17 Maternity and Convalescent Leave Policy

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(e) OPNAVINST 1754.2E: Exceptional Family Care Program (f) OPNAVINST 1750.1G: Navy Family Ombudsman Program (g) OPNAVINST 1754.5C: Family Readiness Groups (h) Department of Defense Government Travel Charge Card (GTCC) website:

(i) Government Travel Charge Card (GTCC) Do's and Don'ts:

(j) Financial Advisor Guide to Budgeting:

(k) Start an Emergency Fund:

(l) IRA Retirement Guide: (m)Navy Educational Programs:

opportunities/undergraduate.html#general-programs (n) Navy eLearning (NeL) via My Navy Portal: (o) OPNAVINST 5354.1G: Navy Equal Opportunity (EO) Policy (p) OPNAVINST 1752.1C: Navy Sexual Assault, Prevention and Response (SAPR)

Program (q) Navy Equal Opportunity Definitions and Policies:

Pages/DefinitionsandPolicies.aspx

1. Know the following regarding instructions and notices. [ref. (a): Para (8)] a. Both establish policy and order specific actions b. The length of time each typically remains in effect

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Print Name (CoC)

Alpha

Signature

___________ Date

2. Know the following with respect to family care plans. [ref. (b)] a. What a family care plan is b. Whose responsibility it is to develop one c. The general circumstances under which one is required (identify valid examples) d. Where you can find a family care plan checklist

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Print Name

Rank

(SME ? Any Officer/Senior Enlisted)

________________________ Signature

___________ Date

3. Know the responsibilities of the Commanding Officer and servicewomen with respect to pregnancy in the Navy. [ref. (c)]

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Print Name

Rank

(SME ? Any Officer/Senior Enlisted)

________________________ Signature

___________ Date

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4. Know the length of maternity leave available to a Navy or Marine Corps servicewoman during the first year of her child's life. [ref. (d)]

_______________________ ________ ________________________

Print Name (CoC)

Alpha

Signature

___________ Date

5. Know the following with respect to the Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP). [ref. (e)]

a. Definition of an Exceptional Family Member (EFM) b. The goal of the Navy EFMP

_______________________ ________

Print Name

Rank

(SME ? Any Officer/Senior Enlisted)

________________________ Signature

___________ Date

6. Know the purpose of a command ombudsman. [ref. (f)]

_______________________ ________

Print Name

Rank

(SME ? Any Officer/Senior Enlisted)

________________________ Signature

___________ Date

7. Know "the nature" of a Family Readiness Group (FRG). [ref. (g)]

_______________________ ________

Print Name

Rank

(SME ? Any Officer/Senior Enlisted)

________________________ Signature

___________ Date

8. Know the following with respect to Government Travel Charge Cards (GTCC). [ref. (h) and (i)]

a. You are issued one to use for official travel expenses only b. You are responsible for filing your travel claim within 5 days after you complete official travel or every 30 days if you are on continuous travel

_______________________ ________ ________________________

Print Name (CoC)

Alpha

Signature

___________ Date

9. Review and update your personbal budget. [ref. (j)]

_______________________ ________

Print Name

Rank

(SME ? Company Financial Officer)

________________________ Signature

___________ Date

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10. Comprehend the value of an emergency fund, where it should be placed, and why. [ref. (k)]

_______________________ ________

Print Name

Rank

(SME ? Company Financial Officer)

________________________ Signature

___________ Date

11. Know the primary differences between a Traditional Individual Retirement Account (IRA) and a Roth IRA. [ref. (l)]

a. When contributions are taxed b. When/if earnings are taxed (tax deferred vs. tax exempt) c. What are the benefits of a Roth IRA over a Traditional IRA

_______________________ ________

Print Name

Alpha

(SME ? Company Financial Officer)

________________________ Signature

___________ Date

12. Know the following educational programs offered by the Navy. [ref. (m)] a. Navy College Program (NCP) b. Tuition Assistance (TA) c. Post-9/11 GI Bill d. Loan Repayment Program (LRP) e. College Level Examination Program (CLEP)

_______________________ ________

Print Name

Alpha

(SME ? Company Financial Officer)

________________________ Signature

___________ Date

13. Use your Common Access Card (CAC) to log in to Navy eLearning (NeL) and complete the following annual training classes. Print certificates of completion and turn in to your Company Training Officer. This will count for your annual GMT requirement. [ref. (n)]

a. Privacy and Personally Identifiable Information (PII) Awareness Training b. Operational Stress Control ? Division Officer

_______________________ ________

Print Name

Alpha

(SME ? Company Training Officer)

________________________ Signature

___________ Date

14. Know and understand the importance of the Navy's policies unlawful discrimination, harassment and diversity. [ref. (o), (p), (q)]

a. Sexual Assault, Harassment and Hazing b. Diversity and Inclusion

_______________________ ________ ________________________

Print Name

Alpha

Signature

___________ Date

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