Sailors assigned to Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) attended Chart the Course training in Newport News, April 25.

The Navywide program put in place in 2016 by the Chief of Naval Personnel expands on existing efforts made through Sexual Assault Prevention and Response (SAPR) and fleetwide training with a particular emphasis on positive professional behavior and decision making.

Under the guidance of Chief Machinist's Mate Anthony
Robbins, Lincoln's command coordinator for the program, trained facilitators led discussions with Sailors about the provided scenario-based videos to determine how to make the right decisions and behave professionally when faced with difficult situations.

"In terms of Navy training, this training is very well put together and touches on a lot of key issues that are affecting the Navy right now," said Hull Technician 1st Class Kennith Malone, facilitator for Lincoln's Engineering department.

Chart the Course's training program highlights many issues in which Sailors must make both simple and complex decisions, then evaluate the impact and potential consequences. While most discussions tend to focus on junior Sailors and their actions, the program narrates scenarios for all ranks.

Commands have until Sept. 30 to complete the mandated training. Robbins is confident the Lincoln will make the deadline.

"As the ship finishes our time in the shipyard, it is more and more important that we redeliver this warship with a fully-manned team," Robbins said. "I want our Sailors to walk away from this training with awareness that all of their decisions not only affect them, but also their teammates and the operational readiness of this ship."

Lincoln is currently undergoing Refueling and Complex Overhaul (RCOH) at Newport News Shipbuilding, a division of Huntington Ingalls Industries.

Lincoln is the fifth ship of the Nimitz class to undergo a RCOH, a major life-cycle milestone. Once RCOH is complete, Lincoln will be one of the most modern and technologically advanced Nimitz-class aircraft carriers in the fleet and will continue to be a vital part of the nation's defense.

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