On a monthly basis we will recognize personnel from the cultural theme of the month and learn and celebrate their significant contributions to our American heritage. We are warriors, and our warfare-fighting capability is the reason for global stability. Recognition is instrumental to increased professionalism. In this millennium we cannot give our Sailors more pay, but we can recognize their motivation, superb performance, and dedication with medals or other mementos of thanks, to keep them on this all-volunteer team. Balancing the distribution of awards keeps the system honorable.
Operational commitment is essential for all departments within the organization.
We work in harmony to accomplish a mission. Each department is equally important and will have the same impact on readiness. The ORM assesses the safety of every evolution to prevent death, injury, and unplanned loss of our personnel and equipment. The general alarm is sounded because of a possible threat to our core values. Material condition zebra is set in less than five minutes, and all battle stations are manned and ready to counter any threat to the organization.