1. Initiative and Toughness
DOT:3-2

2. Learning Objectives DEFINE initiative.
IDENTIFY the intersection between initiative and toughness.
IDENTIFY places where initiative was used in the situation of the USS Cole.
IDENTIFY how honor, courage and commitment are necessary to maintain integrity.

3. Below: The dignified transfer of remains from the USS Cole
Below: The dignified transfer of remains from the USS Cole. Photo courtesy of Arlington National Cemetery.
Above: USS Cole after the attack. Photo courtesy of the Virginian-Pilot.

4. CNO’s Definition of Initiative
“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 exploring that idea.”
A Design for Maintaining Maritime Superiority, v 1.0, Jan 2016

5. Questions Looking at the definition, what is too much initiative?
Looking at the definition, what would you define as too little initiative?

6. The Right Priority
SHIP– SHIPMAE – SELF

7. Learning Objectives DEFINE initiative.
IDENTIFY the intersection between initiative and toughness.
IDENTIFY places where initiative was used in the situation of the USS Cole.
IDENTIFY how honor, courage and commitment are necessary to maintain integrity.