 Thank you for your service on this selection board. I know that some of you have had significant experience on selection boards in the past, and for others this may be your first board. Either way, this will be the most important duty that you will perform for a Navy in the near term. You are selecting our Navy's future leadership. This is a fundamental and vital responsibility to our service. As a representative of the Secretary of the Navy, each of you must maintain the integrity and independence of this selection board, and ensure careful consideration of all eligible personnel. Being on this board means you have the experience and judgment to select the right individuals. And judgment is key here, and your task is choosing the best and fully qualified. Review each record carefully, as if it were your own. Give every individual a fair and equitable opportunity to be selected. I ask that you immediately advise the President if you perceive a breach of information from the Board's spaces or any unauthorized communication to the Board during its deliberation. If you have a potential conflict of interest, now is the time to inform the Board President or Sponsor. While serving on this board, your only focus must remain on selection board matters. This board is your primary duty until adjournment of the proceedings. If you are unsure about any policy or procedure, ask your Board President or Board Sponsor. Thank you again for your service on this board. I promise this will be a rewarding experience and an important opportunity for you to shape the future of our Navy.