Chief of Naval Personnel
Flag appointment of the U.S. Navy
The Chief of Naval Personnel (CNP ) is responsible for overall manpower readiness for the United States Navy . As such, the CNP is the highest ranking human resources officer in the Navy. The CNP also serves in an additional duty capacity as Deputy Chief of Naval Operations (Personnel, Manpower, and Training ) and is one of five Deputy Chiefs of Naval Operations, with the identification of OPNAV N1/PMT.[ 1] Bureau of Naval Personnel (BUPERS), the Navy Manpower Analysis Center (NAVMAC), and the Naval Education and Training Command (NETC). While most BUPERS offices are located in Millington, Tennessee and are overseen on a day-to-day basis by the Deputy Chief of Naval Personnel (DCNP), a small BUPERS staff is located in Arlington, Virginia to directly support the CNP. The CNP and the other four DCNOs are nominated by the President of the United States and must be confirmed via majority vote by the Senate . The CNP and the DCNOs are each appointed as a three-star vice admiral while holding office.
The role of Chief of Naval Personnel and Deputy Chief of Naval Operations (Personnel, Manpower, and Training) go hand-in-hand. The DCNO (N1/PMT) exercises delegated authority from the Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) in establishing human resource strategy and policy and serves as a single resource sponsor for all manpower and training program matters. The DCNO also performs all Capitol Hill related duties, including Congressional testimony, for matters pertaining to naval personnel, manpower, training, and education. The DCNO's office also acts as the lead organization to interface with Department of Defense (DOD) and Department of the Navy (DON) officials, other U.S. military and foreign departments, other Navy commands, other Federal agencies, and private organizations.
List of Chiefs
The Bureau of Navigation held the responsibilities for personnel management of the United States Navy until 1942, when the Bureau of Naval Personnel was established. Below is the list of Chiefs of the Bureau of Navigation and the Bureau of Naval Personnel:
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1
Davis Charles H. Davis
O-04 Rear admiral
July 17, 1862 April 27, 1865 Veteran of Filibuster War and American Civil War ; Member of Davis political family .
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2
Drayton Percival Drayton
O-04 Captain
April 28, 1865 August 4, 1865 Veteran of Paraguay expedition and American Civil War for Union; Brother of Confederate General Thomas Drayton . Percival Drayton died in office.
[ 2] [ 3]
3
Dixon David Dixon Porter (acting)
O-04 Rear admiral
August 8, 1865 August 24, 1865 Veteran of Mexican–American War and American Civil War ; Later served as Superintendent of the United States Naval Academy .
[ 2] [ 3]
4
Jenkins Thornton A. Jenkins
O-04 Rear admiral
August 24, 1865 April 11, 1869 Veteran of Mexican–American War and American Civil War ; Later commanded the Asiatic Squadron .
[ 2] [ 3]
5
Alden James Alden Jr.
O-04 Rear admiral
April 12, 1869 September 30, 1871 Veteran of Mexican–American War and American Civil War ; Later commanded the European Squadron .
[ 2] [ 3]
6
Ammen Daniel Ammen
O-04 Rear admiral
October 1, 1871 June 4, 1878 Veteran of American Civil War ; Also commanded the Bureau of Yards and Docks .
[ 2] [ 3]
7
Whiting William D. Whiting
O-04 Commodore
June 11, 1878 October 12, 1881 Veteran of American Civil War ;
[ 2] [ 3]
8
Walker John G. Walker
O-04 Rear admiral
October 22, 1881 October 31, 1889 Veteran of American Civil War ; Also commanded the White Squadron .
[ 2] [ 3]
9
Ramsay Francis M. Ramsay
O-04 Rear admiral
November 1, 1889 April 5, 1897 Veteran of American Civil War ; Also commanded the New York Navy Yard and served as naval attaché in London .
[ 2] [ 3]
10
Crowninshield Arent S. Crowninshield
O-04 Rear admiral
April 8, 1897 April 28, 1902 Veteran of American Civil War and Spanish–American War ; Member of Crowninshield family .
[ 2] [ 3]
11
Taylor Henry C. Taylor
O-04 Rear admiral
April 29, 1902 July 26, 1904 Veteran of American Civil War and Spanish–American War ; Previously served as the President of the Naval War College . Taylor died in office.
[ 2] [ 3]
12
Converse George A. Converse
O-04 Rear admiral
August 1, 1904 May 18, 1907 Veteran of Spanish–American War ; Also commanded the Bureau of Ordnance .
[ 2] [ 3]
13
Brownson Willard H. Brownson
O-04 Rear admiral
May 19, 1907 December 24, 1908 Veteran of Revolta da Armada and Spanish–American War ; Also served as the Superintendent of the United States Naval Academy .
[ 2] [ 3]
14
Pillsbury John E. Pillsbury
O-04 Rear admiral
January 14, 1908 June 23, 1909 Veteran of Spanish–American War ; Later served as the President of National Geographic Society .
[ 2] [ 3]
15
Potter William P. Potter
O-04 Rear admiral
July 1, 1909 December 2, 1909 Veteran of Spanish–American War ; Later served as aid for Personnel to the Secretary of the Navy George von Lengerke Meyer .
[ 2] [ 4] [ 3]
16
Nicholson Reginald F. Nicholson
O-04 Rear admiral
December 2, 1909 January 1, 1912 Veteran of American Civil War , Spanish–American War and World War I ; Later served as the first American naval attaché to Ecuador and Peru . Brother of Army general William J. Nicholson .
[ 2] [ 3]
17
Andrews Philip Andrews
O-04 Rear admiral
January 1, 1912 March 26, 1913 Veteran of Philippine–American War and World War I ; Later commanded the US Naval Forces in Europe . Recipient of the Navy Distinguished Service Medal .
[ 2] [ 3]
18
Blue Victor Blue
O-04 Rear admiral
March 26, 1913 August 10, 1916 Veteran of Spanish–American War , Philippine–American War and World War I ; Served two times as Chief of the Bureau of Navigation. Recipient of the Navy Distinguished Service Medal and Specially Meritorious Service Medal .
[ 2] [ 3]
19
Palmer Leigh C. Palmer
O-04 Rear admiral
August 16, 1916 November 1, 1918 Veteran of Spanish–American War and World War I ; Recipient of the Navy Distinguished Service Medal .
[ 2] [ 3]
20
Blue Victor Blue
O-04 Rear admiral
December 19, 1918 July 21, 1919 Veteran of Spanish–American War , Philippine–American War and World War I ; Served two times as Chief of the Bureau of Navigation. Recipient of the Navy Distinguished Service Medal and Specially Meritorious Service Medal .
[ 2] [ 3]
21
Washington Thomas Washington
O-04 Rear admiral
August 11, 1919 July 27, 1923 Veteran of Spanish–American War , Philippine–American War and World War I ; Later served as Commandant of the Naval Operating Base, San Francisco, California and reached the rank of four-star admiral . Recipient of the Navy Distinguished Service Medal .
[ 2] [ 3]
22
Long Andrew T. Long
O-04 Rear admiral
July 27, 1923 June 7, 1924 Veteran of Spanish–American War , Philippine–American War and World War I ; Recipient of the Navy Distinguished Service Medal and Legion of Honour .
[ 2] [ 3]
23
Shoemaker William R. Shoemaker
O-04 Rear admiral
June 7, 1924 February 10, 1927 Veteran of Spanish–American War , and World War I ; Recipient of the Navy Cross .
[ 2] [ 3]
24
Leigh Richard H. Leigh
O-04 Rear admiral
February 10, 1927 May 22, 1930 Veteran of Spanish–American War , and World War I ; Later served as four-star admiral as Commander-in-Chief, United States Fleet . Recipient of the Navy Distinguished Service Medal , Order of the British Empire and Order of Leopold .
[ 2] [ 5] [ 3]
25
Upham Frank B. Upham
O-04 Rear admiral
May 22, 1930 June 30, 1933 Veteran of Spanish–American War , and World War I ; Later served as four-star admiral as Commander-in-Chief, Asiatic Fleet . Recipient of the Navy Cross .
[ 2] [ 3]
26
Leahy William D. Leahy
O-04 Rear admiral
July 1, 1933 June 30, 1935 Veteran of Spanish–American War , Philippine–American War , World War I and World War II ; One of four men, who achieved the rank of fleet admiral . Later served as Chief of Naval Operations or first Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff . Recipient of the Navy Cross and three awards of Navy Distinguished Service Medal .
[ 2] [ 3]
27
Andrews Adolphus Andrews
O-04 Rear admiral
June 30, 1935 June 11, 1938 Veteran of Spanish–American War , Veracruz Expedition , World War I and World War II ; Reached the rank of vice admiral . Later served as Commander, Eastern Sea Frontier . Recipient of the Navy Distinguished Service Medal .
[ 2] [ 3]
28
Richardson James O. Richardson
O-04 Rear admiral
June 11, 1938 June 15, 1939 Veteran of Spanish–American War , Philippine–American War , World War I and World War II ; Reached the rank of admiral . Later served as Commander-in-Chief, United States Pacific Fleet .
[ 2] [ 3]
29
Nimitz Chester W. Nimitz
O-04 Rear admiral
June 15, 1939 December 19, 1941 Veteran of World War I and World War II ; One of four men, who achieved the rank of fleet admiral . Later served as Chief of Naval Operations or Commander-in-Chief, United States Pacific Fleet . Recipient of four awards of Navy Distinguished Service Medal and one Army Distinguished Service Medal .
[ 2] [ 3]
30
Jacobs Randall Jacobs
O-04 Vice admiral
December 19, 1941 September 15, 1945 Veteran of World War I and World War II ; Reached the rank of vice admiral while in office. Held the command of the bureau for the duration of World War II. Recipient of Navy Distinguished Service Medal .
[ 2] [ 3]
31
Denfeld Louis E. Denfeld
O-04 Vice admiral
September 15, 1945 February 21, 1947 Veteran of Veracruz Expedition , Haitian Campaign , World War I and World War II ; Reached the rank of four-star admiral . Later served as Chief of Naval Operations or Commander-in-Chief, United States Pacific Fleet . Recipient of Navy Distinguished Service Medal and three awards of Legion of Merit .
[ 2] [ 3]
32
Fechteler William M. Fechteler
O-04 Vice admiral
February 22, 1947 September 1949 Veteran of World War I and World War II ; Reached the rank of four-star admiral . Later served as Chief of Naval Operations or Commander-in-Chief, United States Atlantic Fleet . Recipient of two awards of Navy Distinguished Service Medal , one Army Distinguished Service Medal and one award of Legion of Merit .
[ 2] [ 3]
33
Roper John W. Roper
O-04 Vice admiral
September 7, 1949 March 30, 1951 Veteran of World War I and World War II ; Reached the rank of vice admiral . Recipient of Legion of Merit and one Navy Commendation Medal .
[ 2] [ 3]
34
DuBose Laurance T. DuBose
O-04 Vice admiral
March 30, 1951 February 2, 1953 Veteran of Haitian Campaign , World War I , Yangtze Patrol and World War II ; Reached the rank of four-star admiral . Later served as Commander-in-Chief, United States First Fleet or Commander, Eastern Sea Frontier . Recipient of three awards of the Navy Cross and three awards of Legion of Merit .
[ 2] [ 3]
35
Holloway Jr. James L. Holloway Jr.
O-04 Vice admiral
February 3, 1953 January 31, 1956 Veteran of World War I and World War II ; Reached the rank of four-star admiral . Later commanded United States Naval Forces Europe during 1958 Lebanon crisis . Recipient of Navy Distinguished Service Medal and one award of Legion of Merit .
[ 2] [ 3]
36
Smith Harold P. Smith
O-04 Vice admiral
January 31, 1956 February 12, 1960 Veteran of World War II ; Reached the rank of four-star admiral . Later commanded United States Atlantic Command . Recipient of the Navy Cross , Navy Distinguished Service Medal and two awards of Legion of Merit .
[ 2] [ 3]
37
Smedberg William R. Smedberg III
O-04 Vice admiral
February 12, 1960 February 11, 1964 Veteran of World War II and Korea ; Previously served as the Superintendent of the United States Naval Academy . Recipient of the Navy Distinguished Service Medal , Silver Star and five awards of Legion of Merit .
[ 2] [ 3]
38
Semmes Jr. Benedict J. Semmes Jr.
O-04 Vice admiral
April 1, 1964 March 31, 1968 Veteran of World War II and Korea ; Later served as the President of the Naval War College or Commander-in-Chief, United States Second Fleet . Recipient of the Navy Cross , Navy Distinguished Service Medal , and one award of Legion of Merit .
[ 2] [ 3]
39
Duncan Charles K. Duncan
O-04 Vice admiral
April 5, 1968 August 21, 1970 Veteran of World War II ; Later served as the Commander-in-Chief, United States Atlantic Fleet . Recipient of the Navy Distinguished Service Medal , and one award of Legion of Merit .
[ 2] [ 3]
40
Guinn Dick H. Guinn
O-04 Vice admiral
August 21, 1970 February 1, 1972 Veteran of World War II and Korean War ; Later served as the Commander-in-Chief, United States Atlantic Fleet . Recipient of the Navy Cross , Navy Distinguished Service Medal , and one award of Legion of Merit .
[ 2] [ 6] [ 3]
41
Bagley David H. Bagley
O-04 Vice admiral
February 1, 1972 April 10, 1975 Veteran of World War II , Korea and Vietnam ; Son of four-star Admiral David W. Bagley and brother of four-star admiral Worth H. Bagley . Recipient of two awards of Navy Distinguished Service Medal , and four awards of Legion of Merit .
[ 2] [ 3]
42
Watkins James D. Watkins
O-04 Vice admiral
April 10, 1975 July 21, 1978 Veteran of Korea and Vietnam ; Reached the rank of four-star admiral . Later served as United States Secretary of Energy or Chair of the President's Commission on the HIV Epidemic . Recipient of two awards of Defense Distinguished Service Medal , three awards of Navy Distinguished Service Medal , and three awards of Legion of Merit .
[ 2] [ 3]
43
Baldwin Robert B. Baldwin
O-04 Vice admiral
July 21, 1978 August 1, 1980 Veteran of World War II and Vietnam ; Previously served as Commander-in-Chief, United States Seventh Fleet . Recipient of two awards of Navy Distinguished Service Medal , and two awards of Legion of Merit .
[ 2] [ 3]
44
Zech Lando W. Zech Jr.
O-04 Vice admiral
August 1, 1980 September 28, 1983 Veteran of World War II and Korea ; Previously served as Commander Naval Forces Japan . Recipient of two awards of Navy Distinguished Service Medal , and two awards of Legion of Merit .
[ 2] [ 3]
45
Lawrence William P. Lawrence
O-04 Vice admiral
September 28, 1983 December 31, 1985 Veteran of Korea and Vietnam ; Later served as Commander-in-Chief, United States Pacific Fleet and as Superintendent of the United States Naval Academy . Recipient of four awards of Navy Distinguished Service Medal , and three awards of Silver Star .
[ 2] [ 3]
46
Carlson Dudley L. Carlson
O-04 Vice admiral
January 1, 1986 October 8, 1987 Veteran of Vietnam ; Two awards of Legion of Merit .
[ 2] [ 3]
47
Edney Leon A. Edney
O-04 Vice admiral
October 9, 1987 August 8, 1988 Veteran of Vietnam ; Retired as four-star admiral . Served as Vice Chief of Naval Operations or Supreme Allied Commander Atlantic . Two awards of Defense Distinguished Service Medal , two awards of Navy Distinguished Service Medal , and five awards of Distinguished Flying Cross .
[ 2] [ 3]
48
Boorda Jeremy M. Boorda
O-04 Vice admiral
August 9, 1988 November 6, 1991 Veteran of Vietnam and Bosnian War ; Reached the rank of four-star admiral . Served as Chief of Naval Operations or United States Naval Forces Europe . Two awards of Defense Distinguished Service Medal , four awards of Navy Distinguished Service Medal , and one award of Army Distinguished Service Medal .
[ 2] [ 3]
49
Zlatoper Ronald J. Zlatoper
O-04 Vice admiral
November 7, 1991 July 22, 1994 Veteran of Vietnam and Gulf War ; Retired as four-star admiral . Later served as Commander-in-Chief, United States Pacific Fleet . One award of Defense Distinguished Service Medal , one award of Navy Distinguished Service Medal , and three awards of Legion of Merit .
[ 2] [ 3]
50
Bowman Frank Bowman
O-04 Vice admiral
July 22, 1994 September 19, 1996 Veteran of Vietnam and Gulf War ; Retired as four-star admiral . Also served as Director of Naval Nuclear Propulsion. One award of Defense Distinguished Service Medal , one award of Navy Distinguished Service Medal , and four awards of Legion of Merit .
[ 2] [ 3]
51
Oliver Daniel T. Oliver
O-04 Vice admiral
September 20, 1996 November 18, 1999 Veteran of Gulf War ; Later served as President of the Naval Postgraduate School . One award of Defense Superior Service Medal , and four awards of Legion of Merit .
[ 2] [ 3]
52
Ryan Norbert R. Ryan Jr.
O-04 Vice admiral
November 19, 1999 October 7, 2002 Veteran of Gulf War ; Twin brother of Vice Admiral John R. Ryan . Two awards of Legion of Merit .
[ 2] [ 3]
53
Hoewing Gerald L. Hoewing
O-04 Vice admiral
October 8, 2002 November 22, 2005 Veteran of Gulf War ; Previously served as Commander, Carrier Group Seven. Navy Distinguished Service Medal and four awards of Legion of Merit .
[ 2] [ 3]
54
Harvey John C. Harvey Jr.
O-04 Vice admiral
November 22, 2005 April 16, 2008 Veteran of Gulf War ; Reached the rank of four-star admiral . Later served as Commander, United States Fleet Forces Command . Recipient of Defense Distinguished Service Medal , two awards of Navy Distinguished Service Medal and five awards of Legion of Merit .
[ 2] [ 3]
55
Ferguson Mark E. Ferguson III
O-04 Vice admiral
April 16, 2008 October 5, 2011 Veteran of Gulf War ; Reached the rank of four-star admiral . Later served as Commander-in-Chief, United States Naval Forces Europe . Recipient of Defense Distinguished Service Medal , two awards of Navy Distinguished Service Medal and three awards of Legion of Merit .
[ 2] [ 3]
56
Van Buskirk Scott R. Van Buskirk
O-04 Vice admiral
October 11, 2011 August 2, 2013 Veteran of Iraq War ; Later served as Commander-in-Chief, United States Seventh Fleet . Recipient of two awards of Navy Distinguished Service Medal , and seven awards of Legion of Merit .
[ 2] [ 3]
57
Moran William F. Moran
O-04 Vice admiral
August 2, 2013 May 27, 2016 Veteran of Gulf War ; Reached the rank of four-star admiral . Later served as Vice Chief of Naval Operations . Recipient of two awards of Navy Distinguished Service Medal , and five awards of Legion of Merit .
[ 2] [ 7] [ 3]
58
Burke Robert P. Burke
O-04 Vice admiral
May 27, 2016 May 23, 2019 Veteran of Gulf War ; Reached the rank of four-star admiral . Later served as Vice Chief of Naval Operations . Recipient of two awards of Navy Distinguished Service Medal , and five awards of Legion of Merit .
[ 2] [ 8] [ 3]
59
Nowell John B. Nowell
O-04 Vice admiral
May 24, 2019 June 3, 2022 Veteran of Gulf War ; Previously served as Director, Military Personnel Plans and Policy. Recipient of Navy Distinguished Service Medal , six awards of Legion of Merit and Bronze Star Medal .
[ 2]
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Cheeseman Richard J. Cheeseman Jr.
O-04 Vice admiral
June 3, 2022 Incumbent
Previously served as Commander, Carrier Strike Group 10 . Recipient of four awards of Legion of Merit and Bronze Star Medal .
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See also
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