The Chief Petty Officer Academy Class I consisted of how many Master Chief Petty Officers (MCPOs) and Senior Chief Petty Officers (SCPOs)?

• A. Six MCPOs and Four SCPOs
• B. Five MCPOs and Five SCPOs
• C. Seven MCPOs and Three SCPOs
• D. Six SCPOs and Four MCPOs

Answer: (A)

The main idea here is knowing the exact makeup of the inaugural Chief Petty Officer Academy class in terms of senior enlisted leadership.

The class was composed of ten senior leaders: six Master Chief Petty Officers and four Senior Chief Petty Officers. This arrangement provides strong top-level leadership and mentorship from the highest enlisted rank, while still incorporating substantial experience from the next tier down. The larger presence of Master Chiefs ensures ample guidance on advanced topics, policy, and real-world leadership challenges, with Senior Chiefs offering solid support and coaching.

Other distributions would alter the leadership balance or total class size, which would reduce the intended mix of top-tier guidance.