Staff Biographies

Commander, Naval Safety Center,
RADM Arthur J. Johnson
Deputy Commander, Naval Safety Center,
COL Mark W. Erb
Command Master Chief, Naval Safety Center,
CMC(AW/SW) Charles O. Blanks

 View the staff directory  (Updated: 09 Jul 09)

Naval Safety Center Mission Statement

Our Mission
We provide safety assistance and advice to the CNO, CMC, and the Deputy Assistant SECNAV for Safety in order to enhance the warfighting capability of the Navy and Marine Corps, preserve resources and improve combat readiness by preventing mishaps and saving lives.

Our Vision
A Mishap-Free Navy and Marine Corps Team

Functions
The Naval Safety Center supports the Naval Safety Program through:

  • Guidance and direction
  • Safety data services
  • Safety program services
  • Marketing of safety

Our Guiding Principles
To accomplish our mission, we will rely on naval leadership, teamwork, continuous improvement, customer focus, and personal integrity. Our initiatives will be shaped by:

  • Feedback from the Fleet and our Naval Safety Center team
  • Mishap trends, safety surveys, unit assessments, and hazard reports
  • Evaluation of emerging safety technology and processes in government and private industry.

Naval Safety Center/CNO N09F Strategic Plan 2007-2008 

Last Modified: Thursday, July 09, 2009