US Naval Chief's 2007 Guidance Focuses on Execution

, WASHINGTON: Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Mike Mullen released his annual guidance Feb. 2, calling for the Navy to follow-through and rapidly execute on “every plan, budget decision, strategy and policy we devise” to better defend our nation and our national interests. 
 
To meet this challenge, Mullen's 2007 Guidance reinforces the Navy's vision, mission and guiding principles and priorities — which have not changed from last year. Those priorities are: 1) to sustain combat readiness, 2) to build a fleet for the future, and 3) to develop 21st Century leaders. 
 
He also calls for “accountable execution” of key objectives and identifies three specific focus areas for Navy leaders. 
 
First among the focus areas is warfighting.