23. OPNAVINST 1700.10M Sailor of the Year Program Flashcards
The CNO established this program to recognize one sailor who represents the best of the Navy through professional and personal dedication.
SOY (Sailor of the Year)
The program was expanded to include outstanding Sailors on shore duty in what year?
1973
In 1972, the SOY program only recognized Sailors from which Fleets?
Atlantic & Pacific
In 1982, the program was expanded further to include who?
Navy Enlisted Reservist of the Year (inactive).
What are the 9 characteristics of a potential SOY?
- Sustained Superior Performance
- Command Impact
- Mission Contribution
- Proven Leadership
- Dedication to Self-Improvement
- Outstanding Professionalism
- Superior Personal Appearance
- Epitomizes expectations of an E6 & Core Values
- Ability to lead as Chief
What are the SOY eligibility requirements?
AC, FTS, SELRES, or Sailors working outside traditional Navy Chain of Command
T/F: Sailors selected for advancement to Chief are ineligible.
TRUE
When is the competitive cycle for SOY?
1 Oct to 30 Sep (Fiscal Year)
SOY package photos should be in what format?
JPEG
Competition dates are due to MCPON NLT when?
15 Dec of each year (dates come from Category Coordinators)
Each Command’s SOY package is due to Force Commanders NLT when?
1 Dec each year
Who Coordinates Atlantic Fleet SOY?
USFF Fleet Master Chief (SOYS from all Deployable Forces)
Who Coordinates Pacific Fleet SOY?
PACFLT Fleet Master Chief (SOYS from all Deployable Forces)
Who Coordinates Navy Reserve Force SOY?
NAVRES Force Master Chief (SOYS from all SELRES in active drill status)
Who Coordinates Navy Shore SOY?
OPNAV CMC (with SOYS from type 1 & type 6 shore commands)
