Catchy headline, huh? After all, what red-blooded Navyman wouldn't like a good, healthy pay-raise? Well, fellas, the seemingly easiest way would be to sit around and wait for the Congress to appropriate us a little more "bread", but there is an easier way: Advancement in rating, Uncle Sam's cure-all for whatever ails you. And if you don't realize it, the next Advancement in Rating Examinations are just around the corner. The dates are indicated in the box below.
All candidates must be at the galley prior to 0730 in a clean uniform.
A new examination answer sheet will be utilized for the first time on this exam. Verification of 624 forms are unnecessary and no longer required.
All candidates who have not completed their courses or practical factors are reminded that they have very little time left to "get on the stick". All courses and practical factors are due no later than 1 January 1968.
Starting 1 January, all Military/Leadership exams will be administered by the squadron. Therefore, all personnel who require the test for the February exam may take it in January on a date to be announced later.
FEBRUARY EXAMS
Port O'Call Protocol
Traveling? chances are, in VW-1, that you will be visiting many foreign countries during your various deployments, R&R's and training missions. To insure having a good time, there are certain rules which should be followed to avoid unpleasant situations. Obeying these rules will do much to make sure of a pleasant and trouble-free visit. Here are a few of them:
(1) Avoid any dealings with the local black market. Liaisons with these people can result in very serious consequences under the UCMJ.
(2) If you purchase some local items, (jewelry, jade, furniture, etc) insist on getting a certificate of origin with the merchandise. This will prevent any diasppointment later when you are attempting to ship the merchandise back to the states.
(3) Don't engage in discussions of US foreign policy, military committments, or any sensitive or controversial subjects.
(4) Respect the people of the host country and remember that your conduct reflects upon the naval service and your country.
Perhaps the best rule is just plain common sense.
New Navy School
The Navy has opened a new professional flight school at Pensacola which will offer students an opportunity to work toward a master's degree while learning to fly and earning Navy wings.
The first class of the Naval School of Aeronautics is hand picked. Thirty-two college graduates among the aviation officer candidates who had completed their primary phase of flight training were selected to insure above average scholastic ability and flight aptitude.
The nine-month course of instruction includes flight instruction and ground training by a faculty composed of military/civilian instructors.
"The school's ultimate goal is to provide training which will qualify graduates for a recognized, accredited degree at the Master's degree level," a Navy official said.
The Navy is seeking to develop a cooperative degree program with universities to bring this about.
Naval Air Training Command Headquarters at Pensacola, Florida, will operate the school.
