Episode 101 | "Standing On Business" (Feat. FORCM Bill Houlihan)

Damon, Damo, and Tish start this episode joined by the Navy Personnel Command Force Master Chief, FORCM (SW/AW) William P. Houlihan. They open the conversation addressing NAVADMIN 006/24, Policy For the Assignment of Pregnant Sailors and Sailors Who Experience Perinatal Loss. FORCM discusses the feedback that was received after the release of the NAVADMIN and what’s been being done to address some of the questions that were raised. Damo asks FORCM if there’s a disconnect between the “Big Navy’s” incentives and the deckplate level execution. What’s the scoop on the Senior Enlisted Marketplace? Why was it created what does the future of the marketplace look like? When it comes to the graded criteria, who takes precedence? When this rolls down to Chief Selection, how will this impact the CPO Initiation Season? MCPON recently spoke at the White House regarding standards of living for our Sailors, Damo asks FORCM about something that came up in that testimony. Will the Navy advancement exam ever go away?  Where there ever any challenges as a leader in the Mass Communications rating. As the Navy evolves, so does technology. Are our leaders evolving with our technology? FORCM provides advice to anyone going up for a selection board this year.  FORCM answers a few personal questions and gives his take on Taylor Swift at NFL games. After FORCM leaves, the trio tackles the top of needing a High School Diploma or GED to join the military. Damo has a hot take. How cool would it be if every Sailor (including E-3 and below) received BAH? Another Commanding Officer was relieved of her duties due to a loss of confidence. What’s the worst way to give advice on evaluations? These and more are covered in this episode of ‘Permission to Speak Freely’ podcast. Remember to follow the ‘Permission to Speak Freely’ podcast on TikTok, Facebook, Discord, Instagram, and Twitter, and subscribe on YouTube.

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Links and more from this Episode:

FORCM (SW/AW) William P. Houlihan (Bio- MyNavyHR) - https://www.mynavyhr.navy.mil/About-MyNavy-HR/Commands/Navy-Personnel-Command/Leadership/FORCM/

Senior Enlisted Marketplace - https://www.mynavyhr.navy.mil/Career-Management/Detailing/Enlisted/Senior-Enlisted-Marketplace/

DMAP (Phase 4) - https://www.mynavyhr.navy.mil/Portals/55/Messages/NAVADMIN/NAV2024/NAV24017.txt?ver=3hgfVK1f9lqSwrLopvsgEw%3d%3d

Navy Removes Requirement for Diplomas/GEDs - https://www.navytimes.com/news/your-navy/2024/01/26/navy-to-allow-those-without-high-school-diploma-or-ged-to-enlist/

NAVADMIN 006/24 - https://www.mynavyhr.navy.mil/Portals/55/Messages/NAVADMIN/NAV2024/NAV24006.txt?ver=yfVt4shJ3NGqf6LwA3MjLw%3d%3d

Additional Credits:

PTSF “Theme Music” - Produced by Lim0

This episode is dedicated to:

Sgt. William J. Rivers, 46

Spc. Kennedy L. Sanders, 24

Spc. Breonna A. Moffett, 23

Thank you for your service. We all have the watch.