OPNAV N1

Vice Admiral Rick Cheeseman Jr., Deputy Chief of Naval Operations for Personnel, Manpower, and Training, N1,
Office of the Chief of Naval Operations/Chief of Naval Personnel

The Manpower and Personnel (N1) Department evaluates and improves the command’s overall human capital planning and management. N1 designs the organization and positions required to improve flexibility, innovation, and rapid response for command functions. N1 also manages workforce development, education, and training programs, including the following programs: telework, civilian performance appraisal systems, awards and recognition, leave donor, and beneficial suggestions.[1]

Updated by Kristin Stiner, November 2023