CHAPTER 3QUALITY OF LIFEThe Navy’s most valuable asset is its people. As afuture petty officer, you have the requirement to helpsafeguard this asset. The Navy has taken great pains toset up programs to train and help you manage andnurture the quality of life of this resource.The purpose of this chapter is to provide youinformation on programs that support the Departmentof the Navy Core Values Charter, shown in figure 3-1.To do this, the importance of promoting quality of lifeissues will be presented first. Then you will beprovided with information on specific programs thatbenefit the Sailor.PURPOSELearning Objective: Recognize the purpose of qualityof life programs.Why is it so important to know about theseprograms? As a future petty officer and leader, youmust be able to help your people. You must be awarethat resources are available to help in differentsituations. Then you must be able to direct your peopleto the right person or source to get the information orhelp they need.I am a man, and nothing human can be ofindifference to me.—Terence The Self-TorturerThe purpose of quality of life programs is topromote the effective use of the Navy’s human assets.Thus, the various programs within this system havebeen designed to allow individuals the chance todevelop their capabilities to the maximum. Thisdevelopment of abilities promotes sound leadership,which strengthens the chain of command. As the chainof command exercises good leadership principles, theentire Navy benefits by seeing an improvement in areassuch as the following:ManagementOrder and disciplineAcceptance of responsibilityAuthority and accountabilityPride and professionalismMotivationRetentionPROGRAMSLearning Objectives: Recognize the purpose of thepersonal excellence program. Recognize how to helpshipmates in regard to personal financial management.Recognize programs available in the quality of lifeinitiative. Recall the purpose of the casualty assistancecalls officer. Recall the military cash awards program.Recall the Navy’s family housing policy. Recall theequal opportunity and human rights elements ofleadership programs and policies.When individuals use their full potential, the Navy,in turn, reaches its goal of improved combat readinessand capability. The Navy encourages people to usetheir potential by instilling a sense of pride andprofessionalism as well as the desire for personalexcellence. The Navy achieves its goal through peoplelike you who work to improve and develop individualleadership and counseling skills. Good leadership andcounseling results in personnel stability and improvedcommunications.The quality of life initiative has the followingmajor programs:Personal ExcellenceFamily SupportEqual OpportunityNavy Alcohol and Drug AbuseHealth and Physical ReadinessNavy Family HousingEach of these programs will be described in detail.By using these programs properly, you will enhanceyour leadership and management skills. As a leader,you must be familiar with each of these programs to beable to properly support your people and the chain ofcommand.3-1
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