Electrician's Mate Nuclear (EMN) Citatons
MERITORIOUS SERVICE WHILE SERVING AS STAFF INSTRUCTOR AT NAVAL NUCLEAR POWER TRAINING UNIT CHARLESTION FROM OCTOBER 2022 TO DECEMBER 2024. ELECTRICIAN'S MATE FIRST CLASS THOM PERFORMED HIS DEMANDING DUTIES IN AN EXEMPLARY AND HIGHLY PROFESSIONAL MANNER. DEMONSTATING PERSONAL EXCELLENCE, PETTY OFFICER THOM QUALIFIED AND SERVED AS A DEDICATED STAFF ADVISOR ON CREW CHARLIE OF MTS-711 DURING THE INCEPTION OF THE PILOT PROGRAM, IMPROVING OVERALL STUDENT RETENTION AND QUALIFICATION TIME. HIS EFFORTS AND CONTRIBUTIIONS DIRECTLY IMPROVED THE QUALIFICATION OF 120 NUCLEAR ENLISTED NUCLEAR OPERATORS, RESULTING IN 97 PERCENT ON-TIME COMPLETION, 86 PERCENT REDUCTION IN MENTAL HEALTH DISENROLLMENT, AND MORE THAN 49 STAR REENLISTMENTS. BY HIS DISTINCTIVE ACCOMPLISHMENTS, UNRELENTING PERSEVERANCE, AND DEDICATION TO DUTY, PETTY OFFICER THOM REFLECTED CREDIT UPON HIMSELF AND UPHELD THE HIGHEST TRADITIONS OF THE UNITED STATED NAVAL SERVICE.
EMNC Schnuckel volunteered to assist Electrical Division while on hold with SRS-36 because he heard about a severe manning issue and reported as an MOA instructor. EMNC immediately began identifying and correcting issues as well as training instructors within the division on circuit breakers and relateable teaching methods in order to repair two formal courses that were in dire need of extensive revision.
He worked with the Course Curriculum Model Manager (CCMM) for the "Circuit Breakers and Arc Fault Detection" and "Motor Controllers and Static Automatic Bus Transfer Controllers" formal courses in order to rewrite nearly every aspect of the course from PowerPoints to Instructor Guides, removing information that was incorrect or partial, and replacing it with information that was accurate and relevant. He then qualified to teach both of these courses and taught the next convening of both of these courses with the CCMM present in order to ensure the changes made flowed with the course and he was able to present them in a manner that made sense or the students. This included over 150 hours of instruction in both electronic class room and laboratory environments.
He worked with other CCMMs and Course Supervisors in order to rework outdated examinations and testing plans for each formal course under Electrical Division's purview, totaling 16 examination and 8 testing plan rewrites.
He was called upon by two outside entities in order to provide his subject matter expertise for critical input for the fleet. One instance was by the Submarine Learning Center Electrical Division Rate lead, as this position was being filled by an individual who was out-of-rate, EMNC Schnuckel was requested to be the Rate Leads designated SME reference, where, on numerous occasions, he would be asked to give his input for changes in Electrical Division course changes. The second was in order to participate in the EMN rating Occupational Standards Review where his input was taken for proposed changes to job expectations and execution for the overall fleet EMN rating.
Near the end of his tour with TTF, he was again called upon for his expertise in course administration as an acting Learning Standards Officer to fill the gap in the hiring process for a permanent LSO. As the acting Engineering LSO he was responsible for the oversights of 48 engineering courses including a moderate risk course and XX high risk training courses. during his time as the acting LSO he also implemented a local Corrective Action Check List tracker following the loss of the prior tracking system. this allowed course supervisors within engineering to view action items assigned to them without relying on an LSO to inform them verbally or via email.
FOR MERITORIOUS SERVICE WHILE SERVING AS LEADING PETTY OFFICER AT THE SOUTHWEST REGIONAL MAINTENANCE CENTER FROM NOVEMBER 2021 TO AUGUST 2024. DEMONSTRATING EXCEPTIONAL TECHNICAL EXPERTISE AND LEADERSHIP, PETTY OFFICER THOMAS WAS INSTRUMENTAL IN DIAGNOSING AND REPAIRING CRITICAL ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS ACROSS MULTIPLE NAVAL VESSELS, ENSURING THEIR OPERATIONAL READINESS FOR DEPLOYMENT AND RIGOROUS INSPECTION SCHEDULES. HIS NOTABLE ACCOMPLISHMENTS INCLUDE LEADING COMPLEX TROUBLESHOOTING AND REPAIR EFFORTS ON THE USS BOXER, USS PINCKNEY, AND USS MUSTIN, WHICH DIRECTLY ENHANCED THE SAFETY AND FUNCTIONALITY OF THESE SHIPS. HIS PROACTIVE APPROACH IN TRAINING SHIP'S FORCE PERSONNEL ON BOTH USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT AND USS L. SUTCLIFFE HIGBEE SIGNIFICANTLY IMPROVED SYSTEM RELIABILITY AND CREW PROFICIENCY. ADDITIONALLY, AS DUTY SECTION LEADER, HE EXPERTLY MANAGED SECURITY OPERATIONS FOR SWRMC'S FACILITIES AND PERSONNEL, OVERSEEING THE TRAINING AND QUALIFICATION OF ESSENTIAL SECURITY STAFF. PETTY OFFICER THOMAS' LEADERSHIP, TECHNICAL ACUMEN, AND STEADFAST COMMITMENT TO EXCELLENCE SIGNIFICANTLY CONTRIBUTED TO THE OPERATIONAL CAPABILITIES OF THE PACIFIC FLEET, REFLECTING GREAT CREDIT UPON HIMSELF AND UPHOLDING THE HIGHEST TRADITIONS OF THE UNITED STATES NAVAL SERVICE.
For meritorious service while serving as [Your Job Title], [Your Command] from [Start Date] to [End Date]. [Rank/Name] demonstrated exceptional leadership and technical expertise in the management of a complex engineering department through two Strategic Deterrent Patrols and a demanding Extended Refit Period. He/She revolutionized the command's training and drill programs, resulting in a 40 percent grade improvement during the Operational Reactor Safeguards Examination and "Above Standards" marks during two Tactical Readiness Evaluations. A dedicated mentor, [Rank/Name] fostered a culture of excellence that led to 100 percent advancement for junior Sailors, 100 percent Zone B re-enlistment, and the selection of the COMSUBLANT Sailor of the Year. During the Extended Refit Period, his/her meticulous planning ensured that all maintenance milestones, including the Reactor Compartment Pressurization test, were met with zero delays, earning the command recognition from the Trident Refit Facility as the most prepared in their history. [Rank/Name]'s efforts were pivotal in the command earning the COMSUBRON 20 Engineering Excellence "E" and Battle Efficiency "E". By his/her unswerving determination, wise judgment, and complete dedication to duty, [Rank/Name] reflected great credit upon himself/herself and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.
PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENT IN THE SUPERIOR PERFORMANCE OF HIS DUTIES WHILE SERVING ONBOARD USS OHIO SSGN-726 GOLD FROM XXXX XXXX TO XXXX XXXX. WHILE SERVING ONBOARD, EM1 XXXXX SERVED ON 3 WESTERN PACIFIC DEPLOYMENTS, 4 REACTOR SAFEGUARD EXAMS AND 2 MODERN MAINTENANCE PERIODS. HIS PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE COUPLED WITH HIS EXCEPTIONAL LEADERSHIP ABILITY GUIDED ELECTRICAL DIVISION AS THE LEADING PETTY OFFICER FROM XXXXXXX TO XXXXXXXX. HIS EFFORTS HAVE RESULTED IN BEING SELECTED AS THE USS OHIO SAILOR OF THE QUARTER AS WELL AS THE SQUADRON 17 SAILOR OF THE QUARTER, 4TH QUARTER XXXX. BY HIS EXCEPTIONAL ABILITY, PERSONAL INITIATIVE AND TOTAL DEDICATION TO DUTY, PETTY OFFICER XXXXX REFLECTED CREDIT UPON HIMSELF AND UPHELD THE HIGHEST TRADITIONS OF THE UNITED STATES NAVAL SERVICE.
PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENT WHILE SERVING AS A DOSIMETRY PROCESSOR AT NUCLEAR REGIONAL MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT, KINGS BAY FROM OCTOBER 2017 TO NOVEMBER 2020. PETTY OFFICER SAMONS' EFFORTS CONTRIBUTED TO THE SUCCESSFUL PROCESSING OF OVER 2,600 DOSIMETERS, INCLUDING OVER 1,600 DOSIMETERS TO SUPPORT MIDSHIPMEN OPERATIONS. HIS DEDICATION TO RADIATION HEALTH DIVISION RESULTED IN ZERO DEFICIENCIES DURING THE 2019 NAVLAP INSPECTION AND CONTINUED TWO-YEAR ACCREDITATION PROGRAM. IN ADDITION, AS ELECTRICIAN'S MATE NUCLEAR (EMN2), HE PERFORMED SUCCESSFUL MAINTENANCE ON 600,000 DOLLARS WORTH OF MISSION ESSENTIAL EQUIPMENT, RESULTING IN SUSTAINED MISSION CAPABILITIES FOR EMERGENT REPAIRS. MOREOVER, HE WAS HAND PICKED DUE TO HIS INTEGRATED PLANT OPERATIONS EXPERIENCE FOR AN ASSIGNMENT AT THE COMPATIBILITY TEST FACILITY IN PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA. HE CONTRIBUTED SIGNIFICANTLY TO THE COLUMBIA CLASS PROPULSION PLANT TESTING BY QUALIFYING IN FOUR IN-RATE AND FOUR CROSS RATE STATIONS, IMPROVING FLEXIBILITY AND PROVIDING RELEVANT FEEDBACK, LEADERSHIP, AND ENERGY FOR THE PROJECT. PETTY OFFICER SAMONS' PROFESSIONAL ABILITY, PERSONAL INITIATIVE, AND UNSWERVING DEVOTION TO DUTY REFLECTED CREDIT UPON HIMSELF AND WERE IN KEEPING WITH THE HIGHEST TRADITIONS OF THE UNITED STATES NAVAL SERVICE.
SUPERVISORY RADIOLOGICAL TECHNICIAN FROM JUNE 2014 THROUGH JULY 2016. PETTY OFFICER COUSINS' EXEMPLARY EXECUTION OF RADIOLOGICAL RESPONSIBILITY AS THE PRIMARY MILITARY SRCT FOR THE NUCLEAR REGIONAL MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT, NEW LONDON, WERE VITAL TO MISSION ACCOMPLISHMENT. PETTY OFFICER COUSINS PERFORMED THE FUNCTIONS OF THE LEADING CHIEF PETTY OFFICER FOR THE RADIOLOGICAL CONTROLS DEPARTMENT. HIS ABILITY TO COMMUNICATE EFFECTIVELY WITH OTHER NAVAL ORGANIZATIONS AND THE CIVILIAN COMPONENT OF NRMD WAS A KEY FACTOR IN THE MENTORING OF 23 SAILORS THROUGH TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS, ENSURING NRMD WAS ALWAYS READY TO SUPPORT WATERFRONT UNITS. HE LED HIS TEAM THROUGH TWO DUAL MEDIA DISCHARGES, THREE EFFLUENT DISCHARGES AND THREE AUDITS. HIS EFFORTS WITHIN THE TRAINING PROGRAM RESULTED IN NO RCT FAILURES DURING THE LAST TWO AUDITS. ADDITIONALLY, HE PARTICIPATED IN THE SUBMEPP MAINTENANCE WORKSHOP SPECIAL PROGRAM 20 FOR VIRGINIA CLASS, CONTRIBUTING TO THE TECHNICAL ACCURACY AND APPLICATION OF STANDARD AIR CONDITIONING PROCEDURES FOR THE FLEET. FURTHER, HE WAS INSTRUMENTAL IN REVISING TWO DIVE PROCEDURES, IMPROVING THE PROCESS FOR TECHNICIANS PROVIDING SERVICES FOR SHIPS ON THE WATERFRONT AND ABROAD. BY HIS EXCEPTIONAL ABILITY, PERSONAL INITIATIVE AND TOTAL DEDICATION TO DUTY, PETTY OFFICER COUSINS REFLECTED CREDIT UPON HIMSELF AND UPHELD THE HIGHEST TRADITIONS OF THE UNITED STATES NAVAL SERVICE.
Petty Officer First Class David A. Vero distinguished himself through exceptional leadership, technical expertise, and unwavering devotion to duty while supporting the Navy's strategic deterrence mission. As Leading Petty Officer and Radiological Production Supervisor, he supervised, trained, and mentored 10 Sailors and two civilian personnel, fostering technical excellence and professional development while ensuring the safe execution of complex nuclear maintenance operations.
Petty Officer Vero expertly managed the packaging and shipment of 68.8 tons of radioactive waste and directed the receipt and processing of 36,809 gallons of radioactive liquid waste from fleet units. His diligent oversight ensured full compliance with radiological controls, environmental regulations, and nuclear safety requirements while directly supporting critical fleet maintenance and operational readiness.
Demonstrating exceptional initiative and innovation, Petty Officer Vero led a comprehensive overhaul of the command's Nuclear Weight Handling Program, a mission-critical program responsible for the management and certification of 109 pieces of weight handling equipment essential to numerous maintenance evolutions and nuclear support operations. He streamlined and simplified the gear certification process, improving accountability and equipment readiness while generating an annual savings of 720 man-hours. His efforts significantly enhanced the command's ability to safely and efficiently execute time-sensitive maintenance requirements.
Petty Officer Vero's technical leadership was instrumental in the successful completion of seven primary relief valve testing evolutions, twelve dewatering evolutions, and four hull release operations. Through meticulous planning, effective coordination, and sound risk management, he ensured the flawless execution of these critical maintenance milestones while maintaining the highest standards of nuclear safety and operational excellence.
For outstanding meritorious service while serving as Engineering Department Master Chief, USS MAINE (SSBN 741)(BLUE), from September 2023 to February 2026. During this period, Senior Chief Delp's exceptional professional skill, leadership, and ceaseless efforts resulted in major contributions to the effectiveness and success of the command. He expertly led his department through three Strategic Deterrent Patrols, a Nuclear Weapons Technical Proficiency Inspection, two Operational Reactor Safeguards Examinations, and a Tactical Readiness Evaluation, achieving unprecedented results. Senior Chief Delp orchestrated a complete overhaul of the engineering department training and qualification program and was a ship-wide driving force behind the revitalization of the command qualification program, reducing total delinquencies from over fifty percent to less than ten percent. His superior mentorship was directly responsible for the qualification of six first-tour sailors as Engineering Watch Supervisor, the completion of Engineering Department Master Chief qualifications for three Chief Petty Officers, and the qualification of four junior officers as Submarine Engineer Officer. Furthermore, his expert mentorship of the forward and strategic weapons drill program managers proved instrumental in enhancing the ship's tactical proficiency. His superlative efforts culminated in the command achieving the highest engineering inspection grade in over five years, a testament to his department's profound technical expertise.
For Outstanding Meritorious Service as Distance Support Operations Center (DSOC) Supervisor, Southwest Regional Maintenance Center (SWRMC) Code 205D.
OPERATIONAL IMPACT AND MISSION EXCELLENCE:
Serving as the DSOC Supervisor, EMN1 Vanderveer demonstrated exceptional operational oversight by meticulously processing and managing over 300,000 technical communications and emails. His flawless management of the Distance Support Operations Center ensured SWRMC provided rapid, uninterrupted maintenance, repair, and technical assistance to over 70 U.S. warships deployed globally. His direct efforts minimized equipment downtime and significantly enhanced the operational readiness and lethality of the Fleet.
EXCEPTIONAL FORESIGHT AND FLEET-WIDE INFLUENCE:
Displaying unparalleled technical acumen, EMN1 Vanderveer identified critical procedural discrepancies and submitted vital corrections to Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) regarding the Joint Fleet Maintenance Manual (JFMM) Volume VI. His expert insights and proactive inputs were instrumental in the successful, enterprise-wide rollout of JFMM Revision E, optimizing fleet maintenance procedures and standardizing distance support protocols across the enterprise.
DEDICATED MENTORSHIP AND COMMAND CLIMATE:
Taking charge as the Divisional Career Counselor, EMN1 Vanderveer provided top-tier career guidance, mentorship, and administrative support to his division. He meticulously coordinated and scheduled 11 Career Development Boards, ensuring his Sailors received timely and accurate professional guidance. His dedication to Sailor success was highlighted by his direct role in facilitating the re-enlistment of a fellow Sailor to their 20-year retirement milestone, while also flawlessly processing the seamless, on-time separation of six additional Sailors with zero administrative discrepancies. His efforts directly contributed to Navy retention and transition goals, fostering a climate of trust and career progression.
RELENTLESS DRIVE FOR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT:
Demonstrating an unwavering commitment to personal and professional excellence, EMN1 Vanderveer completed an impressive 12,000 hours in the United Services Military Apprenticeship Program (USMAP), earning two highly coveted Department of Labor certifications as a Power Plant Operator and an Electrician. In his off-duty time, he completed 29 college credits toward an Engineering Associate's Degree through the United States Naval Community College (USNCC), setting an outstanding example of continuous learning and dedication for his peers.