Naval History and Heritage Command

The Chief Petty Officer's Pledge

I am a Chief Petty Officer in the United States Navy…

I serve my country and her people with pride and honor.

I seek no special favors.

I make things happen, and do the best I can do.

I am charged with a leadership role like no other in the world.

I develop junior officers and mold my Sailors.

I acknowledge full responsibility for the actions of my Sailors…
because these Sailors are the seeds of future chief petty officers.

I live by the Navy's core values of honor, courage, and commitment.

I set the example.

I establish the standards of performance.

My Sailors are students and I am their teacher.

I guide and influence the lives of these young men and women.

In the final analysis, I will determine the quality of these Sailors.

They look up to me because I treat them with dignity and respect.

Because they need a leader, I am there for them.

After all...

I am a Chief Petty Officer in the United States Navy.