When did the first Chief Petty Officer Academy Class graduate and how many students were in it?

• A. In November 1982 and there were 10 students, 6 MCPOs and 4 SCPOs
• B. In October 1982 and there were 12 students, 6 MCPOs and 6 SCPOs
• C. In November 1983 and there were 8 students
• D. In December 1981 and there were 10 students, 5 MCPOs and 5 SCPOs

Answer: (A)

The first Chief Petty Officer Academy Class graduated in November 1982, with a total of 10 students—six Master Chief Petty Officers and four Senior Chief Petty Officers. This aligns with the historical record of the inaugural class and its specific rank distribution, reflecting the program’s early emphasis on advancing seasoned enlisted leaders. The other options mix different months, years, or student counts and rank splits, which don’t match the documented first graduation.