This handbook provides information and procedures to assist personnel assigned as Enlisted Aides. Enlisted Aides (EA) receive extensive training in cooking, baking, bartending, uniform management, entertaining, dining, and living area management. Navy Enlisted Aides provide service for admirals and senior government executives, also run the White House Mess for the President of the United States. They are responsible for assisting the officer in the performance of his military and official responsibilities. Enlisted Aides are a selected group of Culinary Specialists that perform some of the most demanding job assignments. This publication has no associated assignments or test. It is intended for information purposes only.