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SOUDA BAY, Greece – Capt. Dave Snowden, commanding officer of USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75), was relieved Feb. 20 due to a loss of confidence in his ability to command. Snowden was relieved by Rear Adm. Sean Bailey, commander of Carrier Strike Group 8, after serving as the aircraft carrier’s commanding officer since December 2023. Snowden will be temporarily assigned to Naval Air Forces Atlantic. The relief occurred after Truman was involved in a collision with the merchant vessel Besiktas-M on Feb. 12, while operating in the Mediterranean Sea in the vicinity of Port Said, Egypt. The U.S. Navy holds commanding officers to the highest standard and takes action to hold them accountable when those standards are not met. Naval leaders are entrusted with significant responsibilities to their Sailors and their ships. Capt. Christopher Hill, commanding officer of USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69), will temporarily serve as Harry S. Truman’s interim commanding officer. Dwight D. Eisenhower is currently undergoing scheduled maintenance at Norfolk Naval Shipyard after completing a nine-month deployment to U.S. Central Command and U.S. European Command in July 2024. There is no impact to Harry S. Truman’s mission or schedule due to the relief. The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier is currently deployed to the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations.

CLASSIFICATION: UNCLASSIFIED// ROUTINE R 201609Z FEB 25 MID120001753242U FM CNO WASHINGTON DC TO NAVADMIN INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC BT UNCLAS NAVADMIN 034/25 PASS TO OFFICE CODES: FM CNO WASHINGTON DC//N1// INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC//N1// MSGID/GENADMIN/CNO WASHINGTON DC/N1/FEB// SUBJ/2025 E-5/E-6 MERITORIOUS ADVANCEMENT PROGRAM SEASON ONE// REF/A/MSG/CNO WASHINGTON DC/281643ZAUG24// REF/B/MSG/CNO WASHINGTON DC/192205ZDEC24// REF/C/MSG/CNO WASHINGTON DC/031326ZJUN24// REF/D/MSG/CNO WASHINGTON DC/161157ZJUL20// NARR/REF A IS NAVADMIN 174/24, 2024 MERITORIOUS ADVANCEMENT PROGRAM SEASON TWO. REF B IS NAVADMIN 255/24, BILLET BASED ADVANCEMENTS 2025. REF C IS NAVADMIN 111/24, IMPLEMENTATION OF COMMAND ADVANCE TO POSITION. REF D IS NAVADMIN 201/20, PROFESSIONAL MILITARY KNOWLEDGE ELIGIBILITY EXAM REVISED BUSINESS RULES.// RMKS/1. This NAVADMIN extends reference (a) and announces the policy and guidance for Calendar Year (CY) 2025 Season One Meritorious Advancement Program (MAP) for Active Component and Training and Administration of the Reserves (TAR) E5 and E6 Sailors. MAP Season One runs from 15 March through 15 April 2025. This season continues the added preseason window for commands to verify MAP user role access and Unit Identification Code (UIC) assignments in Navy Standard Integrated Personnel System (NSIPS) ahead of the season. The timeline in paragraph 3 contains details. 2. MAP quotas are distributed over two seasons during CY25, with roughly half of the available MAP quotas allocated for each of the two MAP seasons. This aligns MAP with the Navy-Wide Advancement Exam (NWAE) to ensure any unused MAP quotas are included in the NWAE cycle and to emphasize the intent of MAP to select and reward top- performing Sailors. To meet required Time- in-Rate (TIR) for MAP advancement eligibility, Sailors must have a date of rank no later than the following: a. E5: 1 January 2024. b. E5 (Nuclear-trained Sailors): 1 January 2023. c. E4: No TIR requirement. 3. Timeline: a. MAP Pre-season: 1-14 March 2025. b. MAP Quotas Uploaded: 14 March 2025. c. CY25 MAP Season One: 15 March - 15 April 2025. 4. In line with reference (b), MAP advancement is not authorized for Sailors that participate in Billet Based Advancement (BBA). BBA ratings that are not authorized for MAP are ABE, ABF, ABH, AME, AO, CS, DC, EM, IC, GM, GSM, MM, QM, and RS. Sailors in these ratings have advancement opportunities via Command Advance to Position (CA2P). In line with references (b) and (c), CA2P will be available for all Sailors not under orders or with orders pending release. CA2P will eventually replace legacy MAP season execution for advancement to E5 or E6, with MAP quotas in future MAP seasons transitioning fully over to CA2P usage in the next calendar year (following the CY25 MAP seasons). Additional details are located on the MyNavy HRs DMAP website, [https://www.mynavyhr.navy.mil/Career-Management/Detailing/Enlisted/Detailing-Marketplace/]. 5. Commands are required to have two NSIPS MAP user roles (command reviewer and command reporting senior) in order to submit MAP advancements, Exceptions to Policy (ETP), and additional MAP quota requests through NSIPS. NSIPS Web Afloat users and commands without access to NSIPS should refer to paragraph 5a for instructions on submitting their MAP advancements. The system uses authoritative data to determine eligibility. However, commands are required to locally validate that MAP candidates have successfully completed the Professional Military Knowledge Eligibility Examination (PMK-EE) requirement for E-5 and E-6 MAP advancements prior to the first day of the MAP season (15 March 2025) as outlined in reference (d). For training on user roles, log into NSIPS via [https://www.nsips.cloud.navy.mil/], click on training tab, then click MAP tutorial (JPA). a. NSIPS Web Afloat users and commands without access to NSIPS must submit a MAP nomination request via e-mail directly to their Immediate Superior in Command (ISIC), Type Commander (TYCOM) or Budget Submitting Office (BSO)/Echelon II command using the Meritorious Certification Letter (MCL). The letter must be signed by the commanding officer and should address any ETP or additional quotas requested. Sample MCLs and detailed information regarding the offline process can be found via the MAP page on the MyNavy HR website at [https://www.mynavyhr.navy.mil/Career-Management/Community-Management/Enlisted-Career-Admin/Advancement/MAP/]. b. Quota usage, modifications, and distribution will be managed within the NSIPS environment. BSO and command quotas will be uploaded into NSIPS on 14 March 2025 and can be found under the quota summary report tab. Quotas can also be found via the MyNavy HR MAP page. c. Additional quotas can be requested using the quota request option by the command reviewer user role. Commands must contact their BSO to determine the timeline for additional quota requests. Whether or not command quotas are authorized, all commands have the opportunity to request quotas from their BSO/Echelon II command, via their ISIC and TYCOM. d. NSIPS will automatically determine if an ETP is required using predetermined criteria. Sailors in ratings requiring security clearances and rates/pay grades requiring TIR waivers will be automatically routed for adjudication. The request will be routed through the ISIC, TYCOM, and BSO/Echelon II command using a hierarchical workflow. e. NSIPS will not automatically generate an ETP for Nuclear- trained Sailors. Commands desiring to advance a nuclear-trained Sailor not meeting the TIR requirement must send notification to the Nuclear Enlisted Community Manager (N133D) at bullnuke@navy.mil. 6. MAP Website. MAP quotas by UIC, forms, and frequently asked questions can be found on MyNavy HR at: [https://www.mynavyhr.navy.mil/Career-Management/Community-Management/Enlisted-Career-Admin/Advancement/MAP/]. 7. Contact MyNavy Career Center (MNCC) at (833) 330-6622 or by email at askmncc@navy.mil. 8. This NAVADMIN will remain in effect until superseded or canceled, whichever comes first. 9. Released by Vice Admiral Richard J. Cheeseman, Jr., N1.// BT #0001 NNNN CLASSIFICATION: UNCLASSIFIED//

CLASSIFICATION: UNCLASSIFIED// ROUTINE R 201540Z FEB 25 MID120001753225U FM CNO WASHINGTON DC TO NAVADMIN INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC BT UNCLAS NAVADMIN 032/25 PASS TO OFFICE CODES: FM CNO WASHINGTON DC//N1// INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC//N1// MSGID/GENADMIN/CNO WASHINGTON DC/N1/FEB// SUBJ/MARCH 2025 (CYCLE 267) ACTIVE DUTY AND TRAINING AND ADMINISTRATION OF THE RESERVE (TAR) E5 AND E6 NAVY-WIDE ADVANCEMENT EXAMINATIONS AND RATING KNOWLEDGE EXAMS FOR ACTIVE DUTY BILLET-BASED ADVANCEMENT (BBA) (CORRECTED COPY)// REF/A/MSG/CNO WASHINGTON DC/N1/192205ZDEC24// REF/B/DOC/BUPERS/07FEB22// REF/C/MSG/CNO WASHINGTON DC/N1/272057ZDEC18// REF/D/MSG/CNO WASHINGTON DC/N1/161157ZJUL20// REF/E/OPS ALERT/NPPSC/15MAR21// REF/F/MSG/CNO WASHINGTON DC/N1/031621ZOCT23// REF/G/MSG/CNO WASHINGTON DC/221540ZDEC22// REF/H/MSG/CNO WASHINGTON DC/201421ZNOV23// REF/I/MSG/CNO WASHINGTON DC/N1/201449ZDEC18// NARR/REF A IS NAVADMIN 255/24, BILLET BASED ADVANCEMENTS 2025. REF B IS BUPERSINST 1430.16G, ADVANCEMENT MANUAL FOR ENLISTED PERSONNEL OF THE U.S. NAVY AND U.S. NAVY RESERVE, CHANGE 1. REF C NAVADMIN 316/18, ENLISTED ADVANCEMENT WORKSHEET. REF D IS NAVADMIN 201/20, PROFESSIONAL MILITARY KNOWLEDGE ELIGIBILITY EXAM REVISED BUSINESS RULES. REF E IS OPS ALERT 011-21, PMK-EE REQUIREMENTS FOR E4 NEW ACCESSIONS. REF F IS NAVADMIN 237/23, UPDATES TO THE ENLISTED LEADER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM. REF G IS NAVADMIN 288/22, HIGH YEAR TENURE PLUS PILOT. REF H IS NAVADMIN 277/23, HIGH YEAR TENURE PLUS PILOT INDEFINITE EXTENSION. REF I IS NAVADMIN 312/18, ADVANCEMENT POLICY UPDATE. RMKS/1. This NAVADMIN provides guidance for the March 2025 (Cycle 267) Navy- Wide Advancement Exams (NWAEs) and Rating Knowledge Exams (RKEs) for Active Duty and Training and Administration of the Reserve (TAR) E5 and E6 Sailors. a. In line with reference (a), all Active Duty Sailors in the ABE, ABF, ABH, AME, AO, CS, DC, EM, IC, GM, GSM, MM, QM, and RS ratings will be administered the RKE, which is executed through the NWAE process. However, advancement will be conducted via Advance to Position (A2P) and Command Advance to Position (CA2P). Reference (a), Billet-Based Advancement (BBA) policy, should be read in its entirety for more information. b. In line with reference (b), all other Active Duty and TAR Sailors will take NWAEs to compete for advancement via NWAE cycle- based legacy advancements. 2. In line with references (b) and (c), the Enlisted Advancement Worksheet (EAW) is the authoritative source of data used to determine Cycle 267 E5 and E6 eligibility. a. Commands are to accurately validate, complete, and finalize all EAWs in the Navy Standard Integrated Personnel System (NSIPS). b. For some Sailors in BBA ratings, Educational Services Officers (ESOs) may be required to wait until the effective advancement date for the applicable paygrade to be updated before an EAW can be created manually. c. EAW discrepancies may be addressed via the Post-exam Administration Comment (PAC) process after worksheets are locked for the cycle. 3. Cycle 267 timeline: a. 31 January 2025: Professional Military Knowledge - Eligibility Exam (PMK-EE) completion. b. 28 February 2025: Enlisted Leader Development (ELD) course completion deadline. c. 6 March 2025: E6 exam administration. EAW will close one week after the exam date on the worksheet. d. 13 March 2025: E5 exam administration. EAW will close one week after the exam date on the worksheet. e. Deviation from administration dates. In line with reference (b), commands that require rescheduling of NWAE or RKE administration date(s) (with valid reason) may request this deviation from Navy Personnel Command (PERS-803). If authorized, administration will be completed by 31 March 2025. 4. Eligibility requirements are found in chapter 2 of reference (b). The following information is specific to Cycle 267: a. Terminal Eligibility Date (TED): 1 July 2025. b. In line with reference (a), there is no minimum Time-in-Rate (TIR) requirement for Sailors in the Active Duty BBA ratings. However, E4 and E5 Sailors are required to have an in-grade Commanding Officer (CO) or Officer in Charge (OIC) recommendation for advancement periodic evaluation to participate in an RKE. c. Minimum Time-In-Rate for all other Active Duty and TAR Sailors: (1) E6 - 1 July 2022 (2) E5 - 1 July 2024 (3) E6 candidate TIR requirements for early promote (EP) can be waived by one year with CO/OIC approval. EAW must be created manually for all who receive that waiver. EP candidates are still bound by the same PMK- EE deadline as regular TIR candidates. d. In line with reference (d), PMK-EE remains mandatory once per paygrade for all E5 and E6 candidates to be eligible for exam cycle participation. Refer to reference (e) regarding special exceptions for E4 new accessions, including EP candidates. Waivers are normally not approved without extraordinary circumstances. e. In line with reference (f), Intermediate Leader Development Course (ILDC) completion is mandatory for all E6 candidates to be eligible for exam cycle participation; however, ELD course completion is not mandatory for E-5 candidates. f. High-year tenure (HYT) date: In line with references (g) and (h), the HYT Plus Pilot program allows for Sailors to continue their Navy careers beyond the HYT limits. References (g) and (h) should be read in their entirety. In the EAW, the "HYT Exceeded" entry may reflect "Yes" - when applicable, select "Yes" for "HYT Waived". g. Security/Interim clearance (if required): Ratings requiring a security clearance are AC, AE, AG, AO, AT, AWF, AWO, AWR, AWS, AWV, AZ, CTI, CTM, CWT, CTR, CTT, EOD, ET, FC, FCA, GM, HT, IC, IS, IT, LN, MA, MC, MN, ND, OS, QM, RW, SB, SO, STG and YN, as well as all nuclear and submarine ratings. All E-5 and E-6 exam cycle candidates must have applicable adjudication (Top Secret or Secret) or CO/OIC Interim clearance dated prior to 1 March 2025. If clearance is revoked, an exam is not authorized until the discrepancy is corrected. An eligibility determination of "No Determination Made" constitutes an unfavorable adjudication. h. Performance Mark Average (PMA). Compute PMA for E5 candidates and Reporting Senior's Cumulative Average (RSCA) PMA for E-6 candidates in line with references (b) and (i). Use all applicable evaluations in current paygrade with an ending date that falls within the following periods: E6 - 1 March 2022 to 28 February 2025 E5 - 1 December 2023 to 28 February 2025 i. In line with reference (b), for E4 new accession Sailors who have graduated from "A" School and are eligible for the upcoming E5 NWAE, a one- time PMA of 3.60 will be assigned on their EAW and transposed to their answer sheet. This does not apply for participation in the RKE. j. Use of EAW is mandatory, in line with reference (c). 5. Exam Ordering: a. In line with reference (b), ordering dates and TIR listings for all NWAE and RKE exams are on the Navy Enlisted Advancement System (NEAS) website: [https://neas.ncdc.navy.mil]. Select the Exam and Ordering Date Chart. b. Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) exam orders not included on the initial TIR list must be ordered from sfly_cryptologic.products@navy.mil. Order exams in line with reference (b). c. Non-SCI exam orders not included on initial TIR list must be ordered on the NEAS website using Department of Defense Identification Number. d. ESOs should verify placing exam orders within 7-10 days of ordering at *View Previous Exam Orders* link via the NEAS website and should contact Naval Education and Training Professional Development Center (NETPDC N321) as needed for exam order inquiries and issues. e. Deploying commands and candidates departing to Congressionally- Designated Combat Zones and Approved Contingency Operation Areas (CDCZ/ACOA) can order exams up to six months prior to the scheduled exam date. For additional guidance, refer to chapter 4 and paragraph 614 of reference (b). f. Substitute Exams: (1) The deadline for ordering both SCI and non-SCI substitute exams is 31 March 2025. (2) NETPDC N321 is the approval authority for all substitute exams. (3) Naval nuclear propulsion program training graduates who are enroute to their first at-sea assignment during the E5 examination date will have substitute examinations ordered for them by their ultimate duty station, if dates permit exam ordering before the published deadline. (4) Substitute examinations may be administered with regular exam administration or in line with paragraph 606 of reference (b). g. Submit Exception to Policy requests for candidates per paragraph 104 of reference (b). h. Below candidates are separated into competitive groups: (1) CTI: Middle East/North Africa (Group 1), East/Far East (Group 2), Latin/South America (Group 3), Eastern Europe (Group 4) (2) EMN, ETN, and MMN: Submarine (Group 1), Surface (Group 2), Training (Group 3) 6. Exam Administration and Answer Sheet Returns. Administer exams and return answer sheets in line with chapter 6 of reference (b). An exam tote board on the NEAS website displays current status of receiving answer sheets. 7. Forwarding Answer Sheets. Reference (b), para 611.a. has been changed to the following Official Mail Manager (OMM) Consolidated Mail Facility (CMF) address: OMM CMF PENSACOLA ATTN: NETPDC N321 210 WEST AVE SUITE A NAS PENSACOLA FL 32508 8. Discrepancy Correction: a. A detailed discrepancy list can be found on the NEAS website. b. Post-exam administration discrepancy correction correspondence with NETPDC (N321) is to be submitted using the EAW PAC function, in line with reference (c). All corrections must have a CO/OIC letter and include all required supporting documentation as attachments. Education point corrections require a submission of the Joint Service Transcript (JST) indicating the degree type and date of completion. 9. NWAE and RKE results will be available via NEAS profile sheets. Profile sheets for Sailors in BBA ratings will only reflect Passed Not Advanced, Fail, Inval, or discrepancy status, since advancement is conducted via A2P and CA2P. 10. All additional information for this cycle is posted on the MyNavy HR advancements site, located at [https://www.mynavyhr.navy.mil/Career-Management/Community-Management/Enlisted-Career-Admin/Advancement/] and the NEAS website. 11. Points of contact: a. For general or PMK-EE mobile questions: MyNavy Career Center (MNCC) is available 24/7 by phone at (833) 330-MNCC or (833)330-6622 or via email at askmncc@navy.mil. b. PMK-EE completion score questions: ntmps.support@navy.mil. c. SCI orders and inquiries: (850) 473-5867/DSN 753, netpdc_cryptologic.products@us.navy.mil. d. Non-SCI orders and inquiries: (850) 473-6150/DSN 753, usn.pensacola.netpdc.mbx.netpdc-n321-exam-orders@us.navy.mil. e. NWAE/RKE records or discrepancies: EAW PAC submissions. Pre/post exam administration inquiries: (850) 473-6148/DSN 753 or usn.pensacola.netpdc.mbx.netpdc-n321-discrepancies@us.navy.mil. 12. This NAVADMIN will remain in effect until superseded or canceled, whichever occurs first. 13. Released by Vice Admiral Richard J. Cheeseman, Jr., N1.// BT #0001 NNNN CLASSIFICATION: UNCLASSIFIED//

CLASSIFICATION: UNCLASSIFIED// ROUTINE R 201808Z FEB 25 MID120001753353U FM CNO WASHINGTON DC TO NAVADMIN INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC BT UNCLAS NAVADMIN 033/25 PASS TO OFFICE CODES: FM CNO WASHINGTON DC//N1// INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC//N1// MSGID/GENADMIN/CNO WASHINGTON DC/N1/FEB// SUBJ/SPRING FISCAL YEAR 2025 TRAINING AND ADMINISTRATION OF THE RESERVES OFFICER IN-SERVICE PROCUREMENT PROGRAM BOARD// REF/A/DOC/OPNAV/14MAY24// REF/B/DOC/OPNAV/14DEC09// NARR/REF A IS THE TRAINING AND ADMINISTRATION OF THE RESERVES OFFICER IN- SERVICE PROCUREMENT PROGRAM AUTHORIZATION. REF B IS OPNAVINST 1420.1B, ENLISTED TO OFFICER COMMISSIONING PROGRAMS APPLICATION ADMINISTRATIVE MANUAL.// RMKS/1. This NAVADMIN announces the convening of the Spring Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 Training and Administration of the Reserves (TAR) Officer In-service Procurement Program (ISPP) board convening on 28 April 2025. The most updated community specific policy guidance as well as the applicable TAR ISPP Program Authorizations (PA) 300 series can be found on the MyNavy HR website at https://www.mynavyhr.navy.mil/Career-Management/Community- Management/Officer/Program-Authorizations/. 2. This board will send qualifying enlisted Sailors directly to Officer Candidate School (OCS) to commission as a TAR officer. TAR ISPP is open only to TAR enlisted Sailors. Applicants may apply for up to three TAR officer designators based on community health determinations prior to the board. For the Spring FY25 TAR officer ISPP board, Surface Warfare (1167), Human Resources (1207), Supply (3167), and Aerospace Engineering Duty - Aviation Maintenance (1527) designations are eligible for application. Available quotas for each community are based on community health and may change prior to the board convening date 3. In line with reference (a), applicants must meet the prescribed qualifications in line with this program and the respective TAR community ISPP PA. Application procedures and education requirements are specified in references (a) and (b), as well as specific ISPP designator PAs. The enlisted to officer commissioning programs application form (OPNAV 1420/1), interviewer's appraisal forms (NAVCRUIT 1131/5), TAR ISPP eligibility matrix and frequently asked questions, and other relevant information can be found by going to the MyNavy HR TAR ISPP website at https://www.mynavyhr.navy.mil/Career-Management/Community- Management/Officer/Reserve-OCM/TAR/TAR-InService-Procurement/. Accredited schools should send official transcripts to the following address for review of applicant eligibility: Navy Personnel Command (PERS-92) 5720 Integrity Drive Millington, TN 38055-0092 4. Nominations will occur at the Commanding Officer (CO) level with endorsement by the first O6 in the applicant's Chain of Command. Nominations from the initial training pipeline will not be accepted. The nominating and endorsing officers do not need to be TAR officers. Applicants must be favorably nominated using the CO's recommendation section in the officer programs application, OPNAV 1420/1. Specific requirements for CO endorsement can be found in reference (a). 5. All applicants must login to MyNavy Portal to complete the Electronic Personnel Action Request (NAVPERS 1306/7) requesting release from their current community by their respective Enlisted Community Manager (ECM) for purposes of this board. A copy of the approval e-mail from the ECM should be included with the final application submission. 6. Completed applications must be submitted and received no later than 2359 Central Standard Time on 9 March 2025. Applicants should e-mail completed applications with all required enclosures to cscselboard@navy.mil. The subject line of the e-mail should read: Spring FY25 TAR Officer ISPP Board (#316). 7. Electronic submission of selection board documents is the preferred method to submit a letter to the board. Candidates must access the Electronic Submission of Selection Board Documents application through MyNavy Portal at https://mn3p.navy.mil/web/advancement-and-promotion or the Bureau of Naval Personnel Online main menu. Letters to the board must be received no later than 2359 Central Standard Time on 17 April 2025. 8. Regardless of the selected designator, all applicants must submit three interviewer appraisals with the OPNAV 1420/1 application. Interviewer appraisals should be conducted by at least one officer in the designator(s) for which the Sailor is applying. 9. Only waivers outlined in the TAR ISPP PAs or medical-related disqualifications on the required commissioning physicals (DD 2808 and DD 2807-1) are authorized for the TAR Officer ISPP Board. In the case of a medical disqualification, Navy Personnel Command, Affiliation and Officer Re- designation Division (PERS-92) will route the submitted DD 2808 and DD 2807-1 for waiver processing. 10. Officers will incur an obligation as specified in reference (a). 11. Upon approval of the board proceedings, the results of the board will be posted on the TAR re-designation board website. Applicants can expect to see the results posted within 30 days of board adjournment. Within 2 weeks of board results being posted, selectees will receive an acceptance package and will have 10 days upon receipt to accept or decline selection to the program. 12. Points of contact: a. CDR Elijah J. Waddle, Director of Affiliation and Redesignation (PERS-92), (901) 874-4512/DSN 882 or elijah.j.waddle.mil@us.navy.mil. b. PS1 Nicole Stewart (PERS-92), (901) 874-4832/DSN 882 or at PERS- 92@navy.mil. 13. This NAVADMIN will remain in effect until superseded or canceled, whichever occurs first. 14. Released by Vice Admiral Richard J. Cheeseman, Jr., N1.// BT #0001 NNNN CLASSIFICATION: UNCLASSIFIED//

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WASHINGTON – The Navy Child and Youth Program (CYP) has made significant strides in improving access to and quality of child care. Since the start of FY23, the program has reduced the waitlist for Child Development Centers (CDCs) and School Age Care (SAC) by 50%. The number of children with unmet childcare needs dropped from approximately 5,000 to about 2,500 by October 2024. “The Navy is committed to improving Quality of Service and a significant part of that is child care,” said Vice Adm. Scott Gray, Commander, Navy Installations Command, which oversees Navy CYP. “Readiness suffers when Sailors and their families lack dependable, high-quality child care. That’s why we invested an additional $51.7 million to grow our childcare services, including increasing staff salaries and benefits as well as boosting subsidies for community and family childcare spaces.”

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SOUDA BAY, GREECE 02.16.2025 Courtesy Story USS Harry S Truman Subscribe99 facebook sharing buttontwitter sharing buttonlinkedin sharing buttonsharethis sharing button SOUDA BAY, Greece – The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) arrived at U.S. Naval Support Activity (NSA) Souda Bay, Greece, on Feb. 16 to conduct an Emergent Repair Availability (ERAV) on the ship’s starboard quarter following a recent collision. Damage assessed includes the exterior wall of two storage rooms and a maintenance space. External to the ship, damage assessed includes a line handling space, the fantail, and the platform above one of the storage spaces. Aircraft elevator number three sustained no damage and is fully operational. Forward Deployed Regional Maintenance Center (FDRMC) will lead the pier side ERAV, including an assessment and follow-on repairs to damages sustained. “While the ship is fully mission capable and the ship conducted flight operations following the collision, pulling into port for emergent repairs will enable the ship to continue deployment as scheduled,” said Capt. Dave Snowden, Harry S. Truman’s commanding officer. An assessment team will conduct a full survey of damaged areas and develop a repair plan to be executed immediately following completion of the assessment. The assessment team includes structural engineers, naval architects, and other personnel from FDRMC and Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY). They will be supported by ship’s force personnel and local industry partners for the repair effort. “The Forward Deployed Regional Maintenance Center's ability to mobilize resources within and outside the theater to conduct repairs underscores the warfighting capability of the world's most powerful Navy,” said Vice Adm. J. T. Anderson, commander U.S. Sixth Fleet. Deployed U.S. Navy ships routinely undergo planned and emergent maintenance periods such as mid-deployment voyage repairs and ERAVs, allowing forward-deployed ships to sustain maximal operational readiness. The United States’ relationships with Allies and partners provides access to ports around the world, granting the U.S. Navy strategic pier availability and resources critical for operational flexibility. “The Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group (HSTCSG) units remain operational across geographic regions in support of their component commanders,” said Rear Adm. Sean Bailey, commander of HSTCSG. “Our mission has not changed and we remain committed to responding to any challenge in this dynamic and global security environment.” The carrier strike group includes the flagship USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75); Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 1, with eight embarked aviation squadrons; staffs from CSG-8, CVW-1, and Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 28; the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Gettysburg (CG 64); and three Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyers, USS Stout (DDG 55), USS The Sullivans (DDG 68), and USS Jason Dunham (DDG 109). HSTCSG’s mission is to conduct prompt and sustained combat operations at sea and maintain a forward presence through sea control and power projection capabilities. For more information, visit DVIDS at [https://www.dvidshub.net/unit/CVN75

New images reveal the extent of the damage the USS Harry S. Truman suffered this week when it collided with a merchant vessel near Egypt in the Mediterranean Sea. The photos released Saturday by the Navy's Sixth Fleet show a tear on the starboard side of the aircraft carrier, near its stern. A pipe running along the side of the ship appears to be severely damaged as well.

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MEDITERRANEAN SEA – The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) was involved in a collision with the merchant vessel Besiktas-M at approximately 11:46 p.m. local time, Feb. 12, while operating in the vicinity of Port Said, Egypt, in the Mediterranean Sea.

CLASSIFICATION: UNCLASSIFIED// ROUTINE R 131854Z FEB 25 MID120001739224U FM CNO WASHINGTON DC TO NAVADMIN INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC BT UNCLAS NAVADMIN 025/25 PASS TO OFFICE CODES: FM CNO WASHINGTON DC//N1// INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC//N1// MSGID/GENADMIN/CNO WASHINGTON DC/N1/FEB// SUBJ/CALL FOR 2024 NAVY LANGUAGE PROGRAM AWARDS// REF/A/DOC/OPNAV/18MAY21// AMPN/REF A IS OPNAVINST 5400.46A, COMMAND LANGUAGE PROGRAMS AND AWARDS.// RMKS/1. This NAVADMIN solicits nominations for Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 Language Professional of the Year (LPOY), Command Language Program of the Year (CLPOY), and Linguist of the Year (LOY) Awards in line with reference (a). 2. Each year, the Navy recognizes the most outstanding Command Language Program (CLP), military and civilian language professionals, and non-career linguists who contribute to mission success using foreign language. The top Navy CLP and winner of the Shannon M. Kent Award for Language Professional Excellence will go on to compete at the Department of Defense (DoD) level. The DoD program is managed by the Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center and recognizes the most outstanding military language professionals (E6 and junior) and CLPs across the military Services. 3. Award Criteria: a. CLPOY. Established by Chief of Naval Operations as an annual recognition of the top Navy CLP. b. LPOY. Recognizes Sailors and Navy civilians whose occupational specialties require proficiency in a foreign language. (1) Shannon M. Kent Award for Language Professional Excellence (Cryptologic Technician - Interpretive (CTI) rating only, E6 and junior). (2) Senior LPOY (CTI rating only, E7 to E9). (3) Officer LPOY (Foreign Area Officers (FAO) only). (4) Civilian LPOY. c. LOY (open to all communities except CTI and FAO). Recognizes personnel who have distinguished themselves while using foreign language skills, even though their primary duties do not require foreign language proficiency. (1) LOY (E6 and junior). (2) Senior LOY (E7 and senior). (3) Officer LOY. (4) Civilian LOY. 4. Nomination Process. Navy may submit only one nomination to DoD for LPOY and CLPOY; therefore, Type Commanders (TYCOM) and equivalent commands are requested to solicit nominations from subordinate units and submit only their best LPOY and CLPOY candidates to Navy Language, Regional Expertise, and Culture Office (OPNAV N13F) for consideration. Reference (a) provides additional nomination criteria and package requirements; for award templates, visit (https://www.mynavyhr.navy.mil/Career-Management/Language-Culture/. Essays are required for LPOY and LOY nominees only, and FY24 essay topics will be available once finalized. The period of consideration for all awards is 1 October 2023 to 30 September 2024. 5. Submission. Submit nomination packages by e-mail or DoD SAFE to OPNAV N13F (ALTN_N13F1@navy.mil). Packages without an endorsement from the TYCOM (or equivalent command) will not be considered. Packages should include draft citation and unsigned Personal Award Recommendation (OPNAV 1650/3) in an editable format. Due to processing delays of traditional mail, hardcopy packages are not preferred. 6. Deadline. All nomination packages must be received no later than 31 March 2025 to be considered. 7. Point of Contact. OPNAV N13F, ALTN_N13F1@navy.mil. 8. This NAVADMIN will remain in effect until 31 May 2025. 9. Released by Vice Admiral Richard J. Cheeseman, Jr., N1.// BT #0001 NNNN CLASSIFICATION: UNCLASSIFIED//

CLASSIFICATION: UNCLASSIFIED// ROUTINE R 131901Z FEB 25 MID120001739242U FM CNO WASHINGTON DC TO NAVADMIN INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC BT UNCLAS NAVADMIN 026/25 PASS TO OFFICE CODES: FM CNO WASHINGTON DC//N1// INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC//N1// MSGID/GENADMIN/CNO WASHINGTON DC/N1/FEB// SUBJ/SURFACE WARFARE OFFICER SENIOR OFFICER RETENTION BONUS// REF/A/DOC/ASN/29NOV24// REF/B/DOC/U.S.C.// REF/C/DOC/DOD/11JUL16// REF/D/DOC/BUMED/27JUL16// REF/E/DOC/DOD/FEB24// NARR/REF A IS ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF THE NAVY (MANPOWER AND RESERVE AFFAIRS) SURFACE WARFARE OFFICER SENIOR OFFICER RETENTION BONUS AUTHORIZATION. REF B IS TITLE 37, U.S. CODE, PAY AND ALLOWANCES OF THE UNIFORMED SERVICES. REF C IS DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE INSTRUCTION 1304.34, GENERAL BONUS AUTHORITY FOR OFFICERS. REF D IS THE BUREAU OF MEDICINE AND SURGERY INSTRUCTION 1300.2B, SUITABILITY SCREENING, MEDICAL ASSIGNMENT SCREENING AND EXCEPTIONAL FAMILY MEMBER PROGRAM IDENTIFICATION AND ENROLLMENT. REF E IS DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT REGULATION 7000.14, VOLUME 7A, CHAPTER 2, REPAYMENT OF UNEARNED PORTION OF BONUSES AND OTHER BENEFITS.// RMKS/1. This NAVADMIN announces the renewal of the Surface Warfare Officer (SWO) Senior Officer Retention Bonus (SORB) for eligible SWOs. 2. The SWO SORB is authorized under section 332, Title 37, U.S. Code. In line with reference (a), the SWO SORB is effective through 29 November 2027 unless otherwise rescinded or superseded. All applications for the bonus contained within this program will be submitted to the Navy Personnel Command, Surface Warfare Assignments, (PERS-41) for approval, payment processing, and tracking. 3. This message summarizes the provisions of the SWO SORB. All information provided herein is applicable to both Active Component (AC) SWOs and Training and Administration of the Reserve (TAR) SWOs, except where otherwise noted. The following general summary is provided: a. SWOs promoted to Commander (CDR) and who have been administratively screened for or have completed a SWO CDR milestone tour are eligible for the SWO SORB program. The Navy will pay qualified officers for 4 years of obligated service from the completion of the 19th Year of Commissioned Service (YCS) to the completion of the 23rd YCS. CDRs with at least 18 YCS, but not more than 19, are eligible for the SWO SORB. AC SWOs will receive $12K on their 19th, 20th, 21st and 22nd YCS anniversaries. In line with references (b) and (c), TAR SWOs will also receive $12K on their 19th, 20th, 21st and 22nd YCS anniversaries. b. References (b) and (c) limit career retention bonus amounts. While officers may receive multiple retention bonuses under section 332, Title 37, U.S. Code, over a career, total bonus payments under this authority may not exceed $300K for AC officers and $150K for TAR officers. 4. Program Eligibility a. Must meet all four of the following requirements: (1) Qualified and serving as an Active Duty SWO (designator 1110 or 1117). (2) Permanently appointed CDR. (3) Have at least 18 YCS, but no more than 19 YCS. (4) Administratively screened and serving in or have completed a CDR milestone tour as assigned by PERS-41. b. If assigned to an at-sea tour by PERS-41, eligible officers must be sea duty assignable as defined by reference (d). Additionally: (1) An officer under contract assigned to an at-sea tour and evaluated as no longer fit for sea duty by an appropriate medical authority, following a period of Temporary Limited Duty (TLD), will have a stop payment placed on their account and receive no further SWO SORB payments. However, an officer on TLD who is reasonably expected by the assigned medical officer to make a full recovery and be found fit for sea duty will continue to receive scheduled payments. This determination will be completed by PERS-41 in line with the appropriate medical authority findings. (2) An officer found unfit for continued Naval Service by an appropriate medical authority will have a stop payment placed on their account and receive no further SWO SORB payments. (3) Should a previously ineligible officer later become fit for sea duty, payments will resume at normal intervals for the remainder of the anniversary payment(s). Retroactive pay is not authorized for any bonus payments that were scheduled during the period the officer was ineligible. c. Career Intermission Program (CIP). An officer participating in CIP will be ineligible to receive SORB payments during their time in the program. Payments will resume upon return to service and in line with the payment scheme. d. Bonuses will be paid in line with the payment structure in paragraph 6. 5. Program Execution a. The SWO community manager is assigned as the program manager and is delegated the authority to administer the SWO SORB program according to applicable laws, Department of Defense directives/instructions and this NAVADMIN. b. PERS-41 receives applications submitted in the format referenced in paragraph 7. PERS-41 is delegated the authority to: (1) Evaluate eligibility of SWOs applying for the SWO SORB program. (2) Approve SWO contracts to remain on Active Duty for the stated period in exchange for a SWO SORB. (3) Administer SORB payments. c. All applications require written endorsement from their commander, Commanding Officer (CO), or equivalent superior in charge. d. Officers under a SORB agreement are not eligible to apply for the Permanent Military Professor (PMP) program or any redesignation programs that result in a designator change to any designator other than 1110 or 1117. An officer under a SORB agreement may submit an application for PMP or any redesignation program once the date of application is within 12 months of the final day of bonus obligation. 6. SORB Payment Structure. Applications for SORB must be submitted between the 18th and 19th YCS. SWO AC and TAR officers approved for the program will receive payments of $12K on each anniversary of their 19th, 20th, 21st and 22nd YCS. 7. Application Process a. General Notes: (1) Application format can be found on the PERS-41 page of the MyNavy HR at (https://www.mynavyhr.navy.mil/Career-Management/Detailing/Officer/Pers-41-SWO/Pay-Incentives/ (2) Applications will be binding upon the date of approval by PERS-41. (3) Applications received in the incorrect format or not meeting eligibility requirements defined in this NAVADMIN will be rejected. b. Officers must submit a copy of the signed original contract and CO's endorsement by email to their applicable assignment officer and/or civilian assistant. 8. Recoupment and Repayment Policy. Repayment policy is governed by section 373, Title 10, U.S. Code and reference (e). A Service Member of the uniformed services who enters into a written agreement with specified service conditions for receipt of a bonus is entitled to the full amount of the bonus if the member fulfills the conditions of the written agreement. If the member fails to fulfill the service conditions specified in the written agreement for the pay, then the pay may be terminated, and the Service Member may be required to repay an amount equal to the unearned portion of the pay. SWO SORB payments will be stopped for officers who become ineligible for this incentive or fail to complete the full period of additional obligated service. a. For officers who die while serving under a SWO SORB service agreement, the remaining SWO SORB balance will be paid as a lump sum as part of the settlement of the final military pay account of the officer. If death is determined to be the result of the misconduct of the member, future payments will be stopped and unearned portions of the bonus will be recouped, as applicable, in line with procedures established for members whose inability to complete a contracted period of service is voluntary or the result of misconduct. b. Recoupment exception to policy determinations will be made by Director, Military Personnel Plans and Policy Division (OPNAV N13). 9. Additional guidance, information, and updates regarding the SWO SORB are available at the MyNavy HR website, https://www.mynavyhr.navy.mil/Career-Management/Detailing/Officer/Pers-41-SWO/Pay-Incentives/ . 10. Points of contact: a. Mr. Nathan D. Griffin, PERS-410A, (901)874-3900/DSN 882 or nathan.d.griffin.civ@us.navy.mil; b. CDR Eric Winn, SWO community manager, BUPERS-311, (901)874- 3173/DSN 882 or eric.winn2.mil@us.navy.mil; and c. CDR Kirk Morris, TAR community manager, BUPERS-351, (901)874- 4346/DSN 882 or kirk.n.morris.mil@us.navy.mil. 11. This NAVADMIN will remain in effect until superseded or canceled, whichever occurs first. 12. Released by Vice Admiral Richard J. Cheeseman, Jr., N1.// BT #0001 NNNN CLASSIFICATION: UNCLASSIFIED//

CLASSIFICATION: UNCLASSIFIED// ROUTINE R 131909Z FEB 25 MID120001739262U FM CNO WASHINGTON DC TO NAVADMIN INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC BT UNCLAS NAVADMIN 027/25 FM CNO WASHINGTON DC //N1// INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC//N1// PASS TO OFFICE CODES: FM CNO WASHINGTON DC//N1// INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC//N1// MSGID/GENADMIN/CNO WASHINGTON DC/N1/FEB// SUBJ/ADVANCEMENT EXAMINATION READINESS REVIEW SCHEDULE FOR THIRD AND FOURTH QUARTER FISCAL YEAR 2025 AND IDENTIFICATION OF FLEET SUBJECT MATTER EXPERTS// REF/A/DOC/COMNAVPERSCOM/5NOV18// AMPN/REF A IS MILPERSMAN ARTICLE 1401-020, ADVANCEMENT EXAM READINESS REVIEW (AERR)// RMKS/1. This NAVADMIN announces the Advancement Examination Readiness Review (AERR) schedule from April 2025 through September 2025. AERR panels provide an opportunity for selected rating Fleet Subject Matter Experts (FSME) from Fleet and shore-based commands to positively impact their respective ratings by updating and validating the examination question banks. Selected Chief, Senior Chief, and Master Chief Petty Officers on Active Duty, Training and Administration of the Reserves, and Reservists currently on Active Duty for Operational Support may take part in the process. AERRs enable the Navy to advance the most qualified and rating- knowledgeable Sailors. 2. AERRs are held at Naval Education and Training Professional Development Center (NETPDC) in Pensacola, Florida. Temporary Duty (TDY) travel in support of AERR events is considered mission critical and is Flag Officer approved. All costs pertaining to TDY are funded by NETPDC and will be conducted in accordance with applicable Joint Travel Regulations. 3. In line with reference (a), Type Commanders (TYCOM) and rating sponsors will recruit rating FSMEs, select AERR panel members plus two alternate members, and provide names and contact information no less than 45 days prior to the AERR convening date to NETPDC via e- mail at NETPDC_AERR_MAILBOX@us.navy.mil with a subject line of "AERR Selectees." 4. The following AERRs are scheduled from April 2025 through September 2025 and are subject to change: Convene Date: Rating (number of FSMEs required) 6 - 12 April AWS (6), IS (6) 6 - 19 April EN (6), EO (6), DC (6), SB (6) 13 - 19 April SW (6) 27 April - 3 May RS (6), AWR (6) 27 April - 10 May ABF (6), EOD (6), AM (6) 4 - 17 May AME (6) ET (6), ITN (6), STS (6) 11 - 24 May PS (6) 18 - 24 May AWV (6) 1 - 7 June ND (6) 1 - 14 June MA (6), GM (6), CTR (6) 8 - 14 June FC (6) 22 - 28 June YNS (6) 6 - 19 July AO (6) 13 - 19 July ATO (6) 13 - 26 July ABH (6), HM (8) 20 July - 2 August FT (6) 27 July - 9 August AD (6), IT (6), IC (6), CTM (6) 10 - 16 August NCR (6) 10 - 23 August SO (6) 17 - 23 August AC (6) 17 - 30 August PR (6), AS (6) 7 - 13 September ATI (6), QM (6) 14 - 20 September NCC (6) 14 - 26 September LSS (6) 5. In line with reference (a), nomination waivers with accompanying justification must be approved by NETPDC prior to TYCOM and rating sponsor selections. Due to financial considerations, outside the continental United States applications will only be approved for emergent, rating-specific needs. 6. For more information on AERRs, including schedules and rating points of contact, log into My Navy Portal https://www.mnp.navy.mil/ under Career and Life Events/Advancement and Promotion/Navy Advancement Center/AERR. 7. The point of contact for this matter is the NETPDC Fleet Liaison, (850) 473-6169/DSN 753 or via e-mail at NETPDC_AERR_MAILBOX@us.navy.mil. 8. This NAVADMIN will remain in effect until superseded or canceled, whichever comes first. 9. Released by Vice Admiral Richard J. Cheeseman, Jr., N1.// BT #0001 NNNN CLASSIFICATION: UNCLASSIFIED//