It was established in 1966.
Acquisition
Acquisition
Acquisition
officers and enlisted personnel
Non-commissioned officers (NCOs) have the authority to lead and supervise enlisted personnel, enforce military standards and discipline, provide training and mentorship, and serve as a liaison between officers and enlisted personnel.
By enlisted personnel, yes.
You don't. It's on AMS under Personnel Information.
332,000 The number of active duty enlisted individuals is 317,054. The number of reserve personnel at this time is 109,120. Combining both active and reservists that gives a total of 426174 people enlisted in the navy.
Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) Nitze commissioned the Retention Task Force of 1964 The Retention Task Force recommended establishing: - A Leading Chief Petty Officer of the Navy position - Additional senior enlisted billets for fleet and type commands to keep the MCPON informed Master Chief Gunner's Mate (GMCM) Delbert Black selected as the first Senior Enlisted Advisor of the Navy.
enlisted
No, it is awarded only to enlisted personnel. If an officer is wearing one, they may have earned it while enlisted, prior to receiving their commission.
I've seen some sections and squadrons, made up mostly of Officers, that have only a small handful of enlisted personnel and have a full-time 1st Sergeant. Some of the sections may have a Senior-enlisted member, Master Sergeant or above acting as a temporary First Sergeant.