General Knowledge

Question 1

What is the Navy’s Birthday?

Answer 1

13 October 1775: The Continental Congress passed a resolution which authorized the creation of the continental Navy.

Question 2

What are the three lanes of Leader Development? (Hint: 3 C’s)

Answer 2

Character, Competence, Connections

Question 3

CNO’s Core Attributes: Integrity

Answer 3

Integrity: Our behaviors as individuals and as an organization align with our values as a profession. we actively strengthen each other’s resolve to act consistently with our values. As individual, as teams, and as a Navy, our conduct must always be upright and honorable both in public and when nobody’s looking

Question 4

CNO’s Core Attributes: Accountability

Answer 4

Accountability: We are a mission-focused force. We achieve and maintain high standards. Our Actions support our strategy. We clearly define the problem we’re trying to solve and proposed outcomes. In execution, we honestly assess our progress and adjust as required - we are our own toughest critic.

Question 5

CNO’s Core Attributes: Initiative

Answer 5

On their own, everybody strives to be the best they can be - we give 100% when on the job. Our Leaders take ownership and act to the limit of their authorities. We foster a questioning attitude and look at new ideas with an open mind. Our most junior teammate may have the best idea; we must be open to capturing that idea.

Question 6

CNO’s Core Attributes: Toughness

Answer 6

We can take a hit and keep going, tapping all sources of strength and resilience: rigorous training for operations and combat, the fighting spirit of our people, and the steadfast support of our families. We don’t give up the ship.

Question 7

Fifteen Leadership Traits: J’s (2)

Answer 7

Justice, Judgement

Question 8

Fifteen Leadership Traits: D’s (2)

Answer 8

Decisiveness, Dependability

Question 9

Fifteen Leadership Traits: I’s (2)

Answer 9

Initiative, Integrity

Question 10

Fifteen Leadership Traits: TUBKLCH

Answer 10

Tact, Unselfishness, Bearing, Knowledge, Loyalty, Courage, Honor

Question 11

Fifteen Leadership Traits: E’s (2)

Answer 11

Endurance, Enthusiasm

Question 12

CNO’s 4 Essential Principles at the heart of command: AREA

Answer 12

Authority, Responsibility, Accountability, Expertise

Question 13

Mission of the Navy (ODS Edition)

Answer 13

To recruit, train, equip and organize to deliver combat ready Naval forces to win conflicts & wars while maintaining security & deterrence through sustained forward presence