John Stennis (CVN 74) - Naval Cruise Book

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The primary responsibility of the Training Department is to ensure everyone who checks aboard USS John C Stennis gets a positive start and receives the information necessary for shipboard hfe. This process begins with the command Sponsor Program. The Command Sponsor Coordinator, in the Training Department, manages this program and sends each new member a welcome aboard package, and a welcome message and letter from the Commanding Officer. The sponsor coordinator also ensures departmental sponsors are assigned and engaged. The command indoctrination program, known as School of the Ship , has the ultimate goal to ensure personnel reporting aboard become fully informed and successful, functioning members of the command as rapidly as possible. Training coordinates all TAD travel, including both cost and no-cost requirements, and is the quota control for the ship. This is a large endeavor, but an important factor in the ship ' s ability to maintain readiness and fulfill its mission. Training also serves crewmembers ' special requirements through the Drug and Alcohol Program Advisor (DAPA) and Equal Opportunity Program Advisor (EOA). DAPA provides command-wide training on substance abuse and screens all personnel involved in drug or alcohol related incidents, as well as personnel who self-refer for help. DAPA can also answer crewmembers ' questions concerning alcohol and drugs and the potential adverse impacts on their careers. EOA advises the Commanding Officer and command leadership to ensure policies, procedures and practices reflect the spirit of equal opportunity in the Navy. Wearing another hat as an advocate for crewmembers, EOA fields questions and concerns. :.■: , .. ' ■ Looking ahead, the Training Department will continue to evaluate how it can most effectively and efficiently support the command ' s training needs. Exploitation of technology and customer service will be key to the accomplishment of this goal. 238 USS JOHN C. STENNIS (CVN 74)