Navy Spouse and Family Support Forum
The Navy spouse forum includes topics on employment, children, education for spouses and children, discounts, and many other topics. Many topics are applicable to single Sailors as well.
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U.S. revives Cold War submarine spy program to counter China
The U.S. Navy is carrying out the biggest overhaul of its top-secret undersea surveillance network since the 1950s as China’s naval power surges and new technologies are fast reshaping maritime warfare. Beijing has similar plans of its own. -
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MONTGOMERY GI BILL PROGRAM UPDATE
CLASSIFICATION: UNCLASSIFIED// ROUTINE R 211934Z SEP 23 MID120000465065U FM CNO WASHINGTON DC TO NAVADMIN INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC BT UNCLAS NAVADMIN 226/23 PASS TO OFFICE CODES: FM CNO WASHINGTON DC//N1// INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC//N1// MSGID/GENADMIN/CNO WASHINGTON DC/N1/SEP// SUBJ/MONTGOMERY GI BILL PROGRAM UPDATE// REF/A/DOC/DOD/28DEC22// REF/B/DOC/BUPERS/5OCT04// NARR/REF A IS DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE INSTRUCTION 1322.16, MONTGOMERY GI BILL PROGRAM. REF B IS BUPERS INSTRUCTION 1780.1A, GI BILL EDUCATION BENEFITS PROGRAMS. RMKS/1. This NAVADMIN implements changes to the period of election to enroll/disenroll from the Montgomery GI Bill (MGIB) as announced in reference (a) and serves to update policies and procedures in reference (b). These changes have the potential to impact Sailor pay due to the fact that MGIB will cost $1,200 for each Sailor who does not actively opt out of MGIB. Note that opting out of MGIB benefits does not impact the Service Member's Post 9-11 GI Bill benefits. 2. Effective 5 January 2023, Active Duty Service Members are no longer authorized to make a decision to opt out of MGIB during initial entry training. The opt out window will now occur between days 180 and 270 of service, counted from the first day a member enters Active Duty. During this 90-day window, all Service Members must be counseled and make a decision to opt out of MGIB. 3. Eligibility. With the exception of graduates of the U.S. Naval Academy, Reserve Officer Training Corps Scholarship Program, and members with prior Active Duty service, all Service Members who enter Active Duty are automatically enrolled in MGIB unless they opt out during the 90-day window discussed in paragraph 2. 4. Enrollment. Eligible Active Duty Service Members will be automatically enrolled under the MGIB Program, unless they decline this benefit. In line with reference (b), a signed MGIB Act of 1984 Basic Enrollment form (revised September 2022), Department of Defense (DD) Form 2366, is required to be signed by all eligible members. Service Members may only complete the form once and the election is irrevocable. 5. Mandatory Counseling. All Active Duty Service Members will be counseled on the MGIB program at least once before their 270th day and must be given the opportunity to opt out of MGIB between their 180th and 270th day of Active Duty. If not declined, payroll deduction for MGIB enrollment will begin the month following the Service Member's 270th day at $100 per month for 12 months. Note that the Post 9-11 GI Bill is no cost to the Service Member. 6. Since the majority of affected Service Members will still be in the training pipeline when they reach their decision window, MyNavy HR will provide the required counseling and ensure a signed election form is received and processed for those Service Members. For Service Members who report to their command before their election window, commands will be responsible for taking the following actions: a. Provide counseling on education opportunities. MGIB New Accession Counseling tool is available at https://www.mynavyhr.navy.mil/Career-Management/Education/GI-Bill/MGIB-Enrollment/. b. Advise Service Members of their 90-day MGIB election window to ensure timely completion of enrollment/disenrollment requirements and to prevent erroneous pay deductions. No later than day 240 ensure all Service Members have completed, electronically signed, and submitted the DD Form 2366 to ensure timely processing ahead of day 270. c. Command Pay and Personnel Assistants will submit DD Form 2366 to MyNavy Career Center and must periodically review the Navy Standard Integrated Personnel System to ensure that all Sailors at their command are counselled and complete their election in the designated window. 7. For specific instructions, best practices for counseling, completing and submitting DD Form 2366, refer to training presentation at https://www.mynavyhr.navy.mil/Career-Management/Education/GI-Bill/MGIB-Enrollment/. 8. For questions concerning MGIB policy, contact LCDR Matthew Sullivan at (703)604-5310 or matthew.c.sullivan16.mil@us.navy.mil. 9. This NAVADMIN will remain in effect until superseded or canceled, whichever occurs first. 10. Released by Vice Admiral Richard J. Cheeseman, Jr., N1.// BT #0001 NNNN CLASSIFICATION: UNCLASSIFIED// -
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SPECIAL LEAVE ACCRUAL POLICY UPDATE
CLASSIFICATION: UNCLASSIFIED// ROUTINE R 211846Z SEP 23 MID120000464896U FM CNO WASHINGTON DC TO NAVADMIN INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC BT UNCLAS NAVADMIN 225/23 PASS TO OFFICE CODES: FM CNO WASHINGTON DC//N1// INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC//N1// MSGID/GENADMIN/CNO WASHINGTON DC/N1/SEP// SUBJ/SPECIAL LEAVE ACCRUAL POLICY UPDATE// REF/A/DOC/DOD/16JUN09// REF/B/DOC/CNO WASHINGTON DC/20JUL23// REF/C/DOC/COMNAVPERSCOM/22JAN10// REF/D/DOC/COMNAVPERSCOM/25SEP18// NARR/REF A IS DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE INSTRUCTION 1327.06, LEAVE AND LIBERTY POLICY AND PROCEDURES, INCORPORATING CHANGE 5 DATED AUGUST 25, 2023. REF B IS NAVADMIN 161/23, SPECIAL LEAVE ACCRUAL POLICY CHANGES. REF C IS MILPERSMAN 1050-070, SPECIAL LEAVE ACCRUAL. REF D IS MILPERSMAN 7220-340, LUMP SUM PAYMENT FOR ACCRUED LEAVE. RMKS/1. This NAVADMIN announces the implementation of special leave accrual (SLA) policy changes directed in reference (a) and previously described in reference (b). 2. SLA policy changes are codified in detail in references (a) and (b) which take precedence over conflicting guidance in references (c) and (d). Updates to references (c) and (d) will be released at a later date. 3. The point of contact for this matter is OPNAV N130C, at (703) 604-5475/ DSN 664, or via e-mail at NXAG_N130C@navy.mil. Additional information can be found at: https://www.mynavyhr.navy.mil/References/Pay-Benefits/. 3. This NAVADMIN will remain in effect until superseded or cancelled, whichever occurs first. 4. Released by Vice Admiral Richard J. Cheeseman, Jr., N1.// BT #0001 NNNN CLASSIFICATION: UNCLASSIFIED// -
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NAVY ESPORTS TEAM APPLICATIONS
CLASSIFICATION: UNCLASSIFIED// ROUTINE R 211808Z SEP 23 MID120000464761U FM CNO WASHINGTON DC TO NAVADMIN INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC BT UNCLAS NAVADMIN 224/23 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/SEP// SUBJ/NAVY ESPORTS TEAM APPLICATIONS// REF/A/DOC/NPC/19APR18// AMPN/REF A IS MILPERSMAN ARTICLE 1306-964, Recruiting Duty.// RMKS/1. This NAVADMIN announces the next application window for positions on the Navy Electronic sports (Esports) Team by Commander, Navy Recruiting Command (CNRC). The Navy Esports Team significantly contributes to the multi-faceted outreach campaign of CNRC by engaging with prospective Sailors online and at gaming venues. Centennials are moving into digital spaces for most of their content consumption and social interactions, and the Esports domain is one of the most popular and vibrant online arenas to date. Connecting with future Sailors requires the Navy to be in the same spaces where those future Sailors reside. 2. Open to all Sailors E-5 and above, the qualifications to become a team member are identical to the qualifications needed for recruiting duty. Refer to reference (a) for further details. 3. Team member applicants will be screened for team fit and recruiting duty. Upon selection, they will receive a set of three year orders to CNRC in Millington, Tennessee. All team members receive recruiting training at Navy Recruiter Orientation Unit (NORU), Pensacola, Florida, en route to CNRC. The intent of NORU training will be to further develop communication skills and to ensure that team members understand the types of information sought by those inquiring about service in the Navy. 4. The team members will operate at the Navy Esports facility which is specifically designed for the team to practice, stream, and compete. Upon arrival at CNRC, they will develop a routine streaming cadence, encouraging followers and viewers to interact with the members and outreach content, and compete against high schools, colleges, and Esports league events across the country. 5. Team member applications will be accepted via a web portal that will be open for a specified time period. The next submission window is 1 October through 1 December 2023. 6. Additional Information: a. Detailed requirements for this program are listed on the CNRC webpage and should be reviewed thoroughly by individuals prior to submission. The webpage provides topic specific information such as: (1) An overview of the program (2) Submission portal for program application (3) Next available submission window b. For information regarding the Navy Esports Team: (1) Visit MyNavy Portal at https://my.navy.mil// (2) Select *Quick Links* (3) Select *Navy Recruiting Command*, this will direct you to https://www.cnrc.navy.mil// (4) Under the CNRC webpage select *NRC Links* (5) Select *Esports* 7. Point of contact is LT Aaron Jones, Navy Esports Division Director, at aaron.r.jones28.mil@us.navy.mil. 8. Released by Vice Admiral Richard J. Cheeseman, Jr., N1.// BT #0001 NNNN CLASSIFICATION: UNCLASSIFIED// -
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Engage My Career (EMC)
Engage My Career (EMC) looks at what you've done to date in the military by guiding you through a series of questions that collect information such as: your military occupation, pay grade, duty station history, training, qualifications, and civilian education or credentials. EMC then takes this information and helps you determine your best path forward by showing you the possible occupation and credentialing options for which you may be eligible based on your current experience.
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