Building an officer corps that better reflects the enlisted sailors and Marines it leads must start upstream, in officer-accession pipelines: at NROTC, Officer Candidate School, and the Naval Academy.

There’s a Diversity Gap in the Wardroom

When comparing the officer corps with enlisted ranks, a difference becomes apparent: Wardrooms are less diverse.

Ensign Anthony Barbero, U.S. Navy
June 2024
Sailors review the plan of the day on board the USS Boxer (LHD-4). A prudent new JO will strive to create habits that reflect the cornerstones of leading with character. Midterm and seasoned JOs would similarly benefit from sincere retrospection and reinvigoration.

JOs Must Lead with Character

While technical knowledge is a worthy goal, officers are called to the greater task of becoming leaders of character.

May 2024
The USS North Carolina (SSN-777) arrives at Fleet Base West, Rockingham, Western Australia.

The RAN, SSNs, and Nuclear-Trained Wardrooms

Should the RAN adopt the U.S. model for submarine officer manning, it would result in a more persistent and effective deterrent force in the Pacific.

Lieutenant Commander Travis Bean, U.S. Navy
April 2024