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Robert Knauer (Stage name of ROBERT VALOR) Music Producer/Songwriter

Robert Knauer CPPO CPCM

Prior to writing and producing over 70 songs for the TAI Sound Machine Record label, and prior to writing 13 romance and murder novels, this former podcaster, Robert Knauer, better known by his stage name of ROBERT VALOR, was a former naval officer, professor of contracts and ethics, senior contracting officer for the federal government and was advisor to the FAA, DOD, DOL and DOT. Music groups he manages include for the time (Hanky Pankee- a Reggae group), Emy Day a pop and country singer, CV67

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All Episodes

11:11

The JFK Dinning-In at NAB Littlecreek VA (Sit Down...

Robert Knauer (Stage name of ROBERT VALOR) Music... ·

2022/04/21

In Episode 5 Lt. Knauer recounts the story of the JFK dinning in where in front of 350 officers and their wives and or girlfriends, Captain Tuttle was heard to yell at his wife in a degrading manner which astonished most if not all of the wives in attendance, but surely did not surprise any of the ships company officers. What Jerry O. Tuttle did to his wife is in fact the way he treated his crew the entire time he was commanding officer. Although most sailors curse and do so a lot, Jerry O. Tuttle

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36:11

More Stories about my time onboard the USS JFK CV67

Robert Knauer (Stage name of ROBERT VALOR) Music... ·

2022/04/19

Lieutenant Robert Knauer recounts his early time aboard the aircraft carrier USS JFK during his time as an Ensign and Lt.(jg) in the Suppy Department, life with his fellow supply officers, the crew and a number of mishaps that occurred including several ship collisions at sea and more funny stuff regarding the Skipper Jerry O. Tuttle.

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23:16

The USS JOHN F. KENNEDY CV67 (my very first ship)

Robert Knauer (Stage name of ROBERT VALOR) Music... ·

2022/04/18

Former naval officer, ROBERT KNAUER, takes you through his reporting aboard his very first ship he was assigned to out of Navy Supply Corps School and what it felt like seeing his giant aircraft carrier below him as he flew to in his first helo flight from Rota, Spain. He tells what his first skipper was like (Captain Mitchell) and what his next skipper (Capt. Jerry O. Tuttle) was like. Although as an Ensign in the Navy we were all told there "were no homosexuals in the Navy" I found out that just

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18:58

Life at the Navy Supply Corps School in Athens, Georgia

Robert Knauer (Stage name of ROBERT VALOR) Music... ·

2022/04/13

Podcaster Robert Knauer tells you about his life at the Navy Supply Corps School in Athens, GA and what it was like back in the 70's. Today NSCS is located in Newport RI, but life at Supply Corps School hasn't changed and it is tough.

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4:39

How I Joined the U.S. Navy after college and became a...

Robert Knauer (Stage name of ROBERT VALOR) Music... ·

2022/04/06

As a recent college graduate Robert Knauer discusses his entry into Naval service and how he became commissioned after Officer Candidate School (OCS) and then was ordered to attend Navy Supply Corps School in Athens, GA during the mid-70s. In the next episode Robert Knauer will describe his arrival, class attendance and studies at the Navy Supply Corps School (NSCS) Athens and what it took to graduate.

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18:19

My GS-15 Contracting Job Interview with HUD and...

Robert Knauer (Stage name of ROBERT VALOR) Music... ·

2022/04/06

In this last and final Episode of Season 1 dealing with contracting I discuss one of the strangest and funniest government job interviews at HUD (U.S. Housing and Urban Development in DC) and with an all black panel of Senior Executive Service members, of which, Barbara Thomas, the sister of Supreme Court Judge Clarence Thomas was one of the board members. It is hilarious and strange job promotion interviews I ever had in my entire federal career. It also points out the fact that certain federal

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24:31

The Married Couple involved in the case of UNITED...

Robert Knauer (Stage name of ROBERT VALOR) Music... ·

2022/04/06

Podcaster Robert Knauer CPCM CPPO gives detailed background and insight into a contracting case brought against a young married couple under the "Federal False Claims Act" or FCA as it is known in federal circles. The case was improperly brought against the couple by Army Criminal Investigators (ARMY CID), but there wasn't sufficient evidence proceed with the case (after three years in court) and the case was dismissed by federal judge Terrance Boyle against the couple. Although dismissed, the story

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11:18

Do I need to purchase Personal Liability Insurance in...

Robert Knauer (Stage name of ROBERT VALOR) Music... ·

2022/04/05

Robert Knauer CPCM CPPO gives his take on the need to have or purchase Personal Liability Insurance to protect oneself in Govt. Contracting.

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7:50

What Average Americans Just Don't Understand about...

Robert Knauer (Stage name of ROBERT VALOR) Music... ·

2022/04/05

In this podcast by Robert Knauer CPCM-CPPO he discusses the subject of purchasing in government and why the typical American citizen just doesn't understand why certain things like weapon systems, airplanes and hammers can cost so much. It all about the laws and regulations Congress enacted and the mandatory requirements for specific quality control, quality assurance, unique manufacturing specifications as well as commercial manufacturing requirements that make some things cost so much. REF: MIL-I,

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17:49

Contracting People--Access to Classified...

Robert Knauer (Stage name of ROBERT VALOR) Music... ·

2022/03/23

This podcast by Robert K. Knauer CPCM-CPPO is a personal discussion about the subject of federal, state and local contracting people (mostly federal) who have access to sensitive, confidential, or other classified information that can be compromised when they have personal financial problems, or simply are not suited to be in contracting based on poor personal character. IT DOES HAPPEN and polygraphs are needed in more sensitive cases. There is some profanity in this podcast....so if you have

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33:54

How Ethics and Following the Rules can help Keep You...

Robert Knauer (Stage name of ROBERT VALOR) Music... ·

2022/03/18

Presented by Robert Knauer CPCM-CPPO and former DAU Contracts professor, this podcast takes YOU the listener through the ups-and-downs, ins-and-outs of being subjected to an OIG investigation, DOJ referrals and possible indictment by the DOJ for wrongdoing--when you may not have done anything wrong to begin with, other than being ill-trained and susceptible to the whims of your Supervisor who is connected and working in concert with a "crooked" contractor.

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22:55

Contracting 101- KEEP IT SIMPLE STUPID

Robert Knauer (Stage name of ROBERT VALOR) Music... ·

2022/03/12

ROBERT Knauer CPCM-CPPO describes how to make contracts and life easier by working to simplify contract statements, work exhibits, etc....and talks about the requirement to have solid Quality Assurance Surveillance Plans (QASPs) and dedicated personnel to do follow up inspections on contract end results.

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29:58

Contracting Integrity Ethics and following the rules

Robert Knauer (Stage name of ROBERT VALOR) Music... ·

2022/03/11

Robert Knauer CPCM-CPPO and former professor of contract management for the DAU discusses Contracting Integrity, Ethics and following the rules citing several unique stories. These are just to wet your appetite for what is to come in upcoming episodes of his podcast. Robert pulls no punches and certainly does NOT suffer fools well, but he does offer very salient and important advice to those planning a career in contracting. Just so you understand--there is SOME PROFANITY in this podcast. So if you

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9:51

Why you need to know and understand ACRONYMS in...

Robert Knauer (Stage name of ROBERT VALOR) Music... ·

2022/02/28

Robert Knauer CPCM-CPPO gives a brief 10 minute summary of some basic government contracting acronyms and tells what they are, why they are used and what YOU need to know it order to do your job as a career contracting person.

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22:52

Why you need to know and understand Contract Pricing...

Robert Knauer (Stage name of ROBERT VALOR) Music... ·

2022/02/28

Professor Robert Knauer CPCM-CPPO explains his own personal views on why brand new contracting personnel need to fully understand and be able to properly utilize various contract pricing arrangements in unique situations to be the best contracting person that you can possibly become. He pulls no punches and has little tolerance for people who are not willing to learn and apply themselves in such a demanding career as contracting.

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18:52

Contract Training Courses for your new Career

Robert Knauer (Stage name of ROBERT VALOR) Music... ·

2022/02/20

Robert Knauer CPCM-CPPO describes avenues for required training, current government training required of new employees, how things have changed and the future of training. There are significant differences in the quality and type of training required between DOD (under WWW.DAU.EDU) and non-DOD agencies (like GSA for example) which fall under www.FAI.gov. He points out that training for State and Local government agencies is generally provided by NIGP.org and some training can be gotten from

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24:41

Now that I secured a position in government...

Robert Knauer (Stage name of ROBERT VALOR) Music... ·

2022/02/17

Podcaster Robert Knauer CPCM CPPO explains what new contracting employees (interns and others) should expect to survive the probationary period, excel at their new job and how to get ahead in federal contracting. The same rules apply for state and local government contracting jobs. Websites to visit include: www.ncmahq.org for civilian, military and industry firms.....also www.nigp.org for state and local government employees, and of course....www.dau.edu (formerly dau.mil) for those military and

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10:40

How to obtain a career as a Government Contract...

Robert Knauer (Stage name of ROBERT VALOR) Music... ·

2022/02/17

Robert Knauer CPCM-CPPO informs how to apply for and obtain a career position in federal, state and local government as a contract specialist. This career field is wide open for those willing to take the plunge ....it can be rather challenging. Use the federal www.USAJobs.gov website to apply for GS-1102 series positions. Listeners can find more of my podcasts on Spotify, Apple, Audioboom and many others

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3:45

ROBERT KNUAER CPPO CPCM--IT ALL BEGINS NOW (INTRO)

Robert Knauer (Stage name of ROBERT VALOR) Music... ·

2022/02/12

ROBERT KNAUER CPCM CPPO introduces his new PodCast series for 2022. He informs listeners what topics will be covered and gives you a little insight into each. As a navy officer, CEO and former Senior Federal Government contracting officer you will learn the ups and downs, ins and outs of life in the navy, in contracting, in life and hear some about his newest novel (about being raised by a black nanny and maid in the racist South during the 50s. Listeners can find my podcasts on multiple platforms

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