COMMAND ENDORSEMENT on NAVY SUPPLY CORPS SCHOOL ltr of 22 Aug 10

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To:

Commanding Officer, USS FORT MCHENRY (LSD 43)

PERS 4412

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COMMAND RECOMMENDATION ICO ENS JUDITH-HOPE M. BATES FOR

NAVY SUPPLY CORPS SCHOOL INSTRUCTOR

1.

Forwarded, strongly recommend approval.

2. ENS Bates has served as FORT MCHENRYs Assistant Supply Officer

for the past 14 months. She hit the deck plates running and has not
let up. She is devoted, resourceful, and motivated. Her efforts and
contributions during FORT MCHENRYS deployment with BATARG in support
of Theatre Security initiatives were invaluable. She led the Sales
Division team to provide optimal support and hospitality to over 750
Sailors and Marines greatly enhancing crew morale. As the sole
operator of the Disbursing Operation she was accountable for over
$100,000 and ensured the success of the Navy Cash System. In support
of the overall mission she also stood watches as the Conning Officer,
Helo Control Officer, At-Sea-Fire-Party Locker Officer, Officer of the
Deck In-Port and Duty Supply. In preparation for Operation UNIFIED
RESPONSE (OUR), she ensured the on load of stores to provide optimal
crew support while deployed. Furthermore, during OUR she became
certified as the Debark Control Officer and participated in COMRELS to
Haiti while balancing all of her collateral duties.
3. Upon return to homeport, ENS Bates continued to gain professional
knowledge by attending both Supply and Navy wide training to include;
Womens Leadership Symposium, Junior Officer Training Symposium, and
Food Service and Sales training courses. She has brought back the
training to implement both in the Supply community and in implementing
a womens mentorship program onboard FORT MCHENRY. Furthermore, while
on sea duty she has continued her Masters Degree in Education
Administration. ENS Bates is an outstanding Naval Officer with an
exceptional work ethic, strong moral character, and the keen ability
to get any job done to accomplish the mission.
4. Her experience and success as a Division Officer afloat makes her
a perfect candidate for assignment as an instructor at the Navy Supply
Corps School. She has earned my strongest possible recommendation for
your immediate selection.

N. J. Moyer