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Navy Mandates CWP Black Rank Tab Wear -- Here are the details

CLASSIFICATION: UNCLASSIFIED ROUTINE R 271536Z MAY 22 MID200001752845U FM CNO WASHINGTON DC TO NAVADMIN INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC BT UNCLAS NAVADMIN 124/22 PASS TO OFFICE CODES: FM CNO WASHINGTON DC//N1// INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC//N1// MSGID/GENADMIN/CNO WASHINGTON DC/N1/MAY// SUBJ/NAVY UNIFORM AND GROOMING POLICY UPDATE// REF/A/DOC/COMNAVPERSCOM/23AUG21// AMPN/REF A IS NAVPERS 15665J, U.S. NAVY UNIFORM REGULATIONS.// RMKS/1. This NAVADMIN announces an update to several uniform and grooming policies. Navy uniform policy updates directly support Sailor 2025 objectives to attract and retain the very best Sailors by finding greater flexibility in our policies and practices, including uniforms. 2. Navy Uniform Regulations apply to all Sailors equally, regardless of their rank, grade, ethnicity, position held or community assigned. Any difference between male and female grooming policies recognizes the differences between the genders. Navy uniform policy updates are the result of Fleet feedback, uniform working group discussions, command sponsored requests and direction from Navy leadership. 3. The following uniform and grooming policy changes are effective as stated: a. Female Hosiery. Effective immediately, wearing hosiery with slacks or skirts is optional vice mandatory for female Sailors when wearing pumps or flats footwear. When hosiery is not worn, shoe liners or no-show socks are required to be worn for hygienic purposes and to avoid abrasions or blisters caused by direct contact and rubbing between the foot and shoe. b. Female Officer/Chief Petty Officer (CPO) Summer White Uniform. Effective immediately, the female officer/CPO summer white uniform belted slacks are re-designated as a basic component of both summer white and service dress white uniforms. This policy change facilitates use of the same slacks for either uniform. c. Female Officer/CPO Service Dress White Uniform. Effective immediately, the beltless dress white slacks worn with the female officer/CPO Service Dress white uniform is re-designated as an optional vice mandatory component for purchase and wear. d. Rank Insignia Worn on Rank Tabs. Effective 1 October 2022, all Navy Service Members will wear the black cold weather parka (CWP) rank insignia on all uniform components with rank tabs. Uniform components requiring the black rank insignia in addition to the CWP include the Navy working uniform (NWU) type II and III shirts and parkas, black fleece liner and brown fleece liner. Matching pattern NWU type II/III rank insignia will only be worn on the NWU type II/III during tactical training and operations as designated by the applicable commanding officer. e. Retired Male Sailor Uniform Grooming Standards. Effective immediately, retired male Sailors are authorized to have facial hair (beard) when wearing Navy uniforms during authorized ceremonial events. Facial hair must be neatly groomed and be in keeping with a professional appearance. f. NWU Type III Maternity Top. Redesign of the NWU type III maternity top is in progress to include the ability to add shoulder patches to align with the design of standard NWU shirt. The availability of the redesigned maternity top will be announced in a future NAVADMIN. 4. Navy Uniform Regulations are continuously reviewed for policy applicability, accuracy, clarity and comprehension. Feedback and recommendations regarding uniform policy, uniform components and uniform availability are welcomed and can be provided via MyNavy portal at https://www.mnp.navy.mil/, select *Professional Resources*, *U.S. Navy Uniforms* and *Ask The Chiefs.* Feedback can also be provided via the MyNavy UNIFORMS App. 5. Questions regarding this NAVADMIN should be addressed to Mr. Robert B. Carroll, Navy Uniform Matters and Emerging Issues Branch (OPNAV N13X), robert.b.carroll3.civ(at)us.navy.mil, ETCM(SW/AW/EXW) Richard Baumert, Deputy Branch Head, richard.a.baumert2.mil(at)us.navy.mil, or ETC(SW) Ryan P. Cameron, ryan.p.cameron.mil(at)us.navy.mil. 6. Retain this NAVADMIN until policy changes are incorporated in Navy Uniform Regulations, superseded or canceled, whichever occurs first. 7. Released by Vice Admiral John B. Nowell, Jr, N1.// BT #0001 NNNN CLASSIFICATION: UNCLASSIFIED

CLASSIFICATION: UNCLASSIFIED ROUTINE R 271442Z MAY 22 MID200001752642U FM CNO WASHINGTON DC TO NAVADMIN INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC BT UNCLAS NAVADMIN 123/22 PASS TO OFFICE CODES: FM CNO WASHINGTON DC//N1// INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC//N1// MSGID/GENADMIN/CNO WASHINGTON DC/N1/MAY// SUBJ/ENLISTED SUPERVISOR RETENTION PAY POLICY UPDATES// REF/A/LTR/OPNAV/18MAY22/NOTAL// REF/B/LTR/OPNAV/11AUG16/NOTAL// REF/C/MSG/CNO WASHINGTON DC/261832ZMAR20// REF/D/DOC/U.S.C./7SEP62// REF/E/DOC/SECDEF/DODI 1304.31/5NOV20// REF/F/MSG/CNO WASHINGTON DC/032039ZJUN21// REF/G/DOC/DOD/1AUG20// NARR/REF A IS THE CNO (N13) MEMORANDUM, ENLISTED SUPERVISOR RETENTION PAY POLICY MEMORANDUM. REF B IS THE CNO (N13) MEMORANDUM, ENLISTED SUPERVISOR RETENTION PAY POLICY MEMORANDUM. REF C IS NAVADMIN 091/20, ENLISTED SUPERVISOR RETENTION PAY UPDATE. REF D IS TITLE 37 U.S. CODE, PAY AND ALLOWANCES OF THE UNIFORMED SERVICES. REF E IS DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE INSTRUCTION 1304.31, ENLISTED BONUS PROGRAM. REF F IS NAVADMIN 116/21, FY-23 ACTIVE-DUTY LIMITED DUTY OFFICER AND CHIEF WARRANT OFFICER IN-SERVICE PROCUREMENT BOARD. REF G IS THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE FMR VOL 7A, MILITARY PAY POLICY - ACTIVE DUTY AND RESERVE PAY.// RMKS/1. This NAVADMIN announces the updated nuclear Enlisted Supervisor Retention Pay (ESRP) policy memorandum, reference (a). This ESRP policy memorandum and NAVADMIN supersede reference (b) and reference (c), respectively, effective 1 August 2022. The ESRP Program provides a retention incentive to senior Navy nuclear- trained enlisted Sailors with highly specialized skills. A detailed program description is outlined in reference (a) and can be found at https://www.mynavyhr.navy.mil/Career-Management/Community- Management/Enlisted/Nuclear/Enlisted-Programs/. The legal authority for ESRP is contained in section 331 of reference (d) and reference (e). Current ESRP requirements limit the program as follows: a. The minimum reenlistment length is 3 years. b. The maximum bonus amount for each year of additional obligated service (AOS) is limited to 30,000 dollars as stated in section 331 of reference (d). The implication of this limit is that to earn a 100,000- dollar bonus the minimum AOS required is 40 months. c. The maximum reenlistment lifetime bonus amount is 360,000 dollars. d. All ESRP payments must be received prior to completion of 28 years of service (YOS). The implication of this limit is that any ESRP installment that would be due after 28 YOS will be paid in the final installment prior to completion of 28 YOS. 2. Notable changes in reference (a) are as follows: a. Zone 2 eligibility is now defined as greater than or equal to 14 years but less than completion of 17 years. b. Zone 3 eligibility is now defined as greater than or equal to 17 years but less than completion of 23 years. c. Provides guidance for ESRP requests to be submitted through the Navy Standard Integrated Personnel System (NSIPS). d. Updates compensation for any term of reenlistment is limited to 30,000 per year of AOS (2,500/month of AOS). e. Updates a service member cannot exceed combined SRB and ESRP payments totaling 360,000 dollars in a career. f. Updates that anniversary payments may not be made after completion of 28 YOS. g. Provides clarity that each reenlistment must obligate service into the next zone. 3. ESRP Award Multiples. Award levels remain the same as previously released in reference (c) and are listed below: a. ESRP Zone 1 and Zone 2 award level (AOS computation stops at completion of 16 YOS for Zone 1 and 18 YOS for Zone 2): Rating PNEC Zone 1 Zone 2 ETNSS N13S 9.5 4.5 EMNSS N14S 8.0 4.5 MMNSS N15S 7.5 4.5 ELTSS N16S 7.5 4.5 ETNSW N23S 7.5 4.5 EMNSW N24S 8.0 4.5 MMNSW N25S 7.5 4.5 ELTSW N26S 6.0 4.5 b. ESRP Zone 3 award level (AOS computation stops at completion of 23 YOS): AOS AOS AOS Rating PNEC 1-24mos 25-36mos 37+mos ETNSS N13S 0.5 1.5 2.5 EMNSS N14S 0.5 1.5 2.5 MMNSS N15S 0.5 1.5 2.5 ELTSS N16S 0.5 1.5 2.5 ETNSW N23S 0.5 1.5 2.5 EMNSW N24S 0.5 1.5 2.5 MMNSW N25S 0.5 1.5 2.5 ELTSW N26S 0.5 1.5 2.5 4. Eligibility. Only Sailors assigned with an active supervisor Navy enlisted classification (NEC) listed in paragraph 3 are eligible to reenlist for ESRP. In addition, Service Members must hold a current security clearance or be in an open status for a new investigation. ESRP requests and anniversary payments for personnel with special category NECs (N59X/N89X) will be held in abeyance pending final resolution. Overall, ESRP eligibility requirements are defined in reference (a). To encourage career progression and provide incentive for continued superior at-sea service, the following supplementary eligibility requirements remain in place for each ESRP zone: a. ESRP Zone 1. In addition to the requirements of reference (a), be assigned an active nuclear supervisor NEC (see paragraph 3). b. ESRP Zone 2. In addition to the requirements of reference (a), be a frocked E-7 or in the paygrade of E-7, E-8 or E-9 on the date of the ESRP Zone 2 reenlistment. c. ESRP Zone 3. In addition to the requirements of reference (a): (1) Be a frocked E-8 or in the paygrade of E-8 or E-9 on the date of the ESRP Zone 3 reenlistment and (2) Have successfully previously served as, be currently serving as (on orders) or have been issued and accepted orders as a submarine engineering department master chief, nuclear aircraft carrier (CVN) major division leading chief petty officer, CVN reactor training division officer or CVN reactor department master chief. 5. Application Process. To ensure the approval message is released in a timely manner, ESRP reenlistment requests should be submitted 35 to 120 days in advance of the desired reenlistment date. Exceptions to this policy can be approved by the ESRP program manager on an individual basis. a. ESRP eligible service members must be recommended for reenlistment by their commanding officer. The command may use the checklist (enclosure (l) of reference (a)) to assist in submitting the ESRP request within the NSIPS. b. NSIPS is programmed to accept ESRP reenlistment requests and is the only method of submission. If the command is unable to submit ESRP reenlistment requests due to operational commitments, then the commands immediate superior in command may submit the request via NSIPS. Due to the transition from Officer Personnel Information System Force Management to NSIPS, the ESRP Program Manager can no longer submit a request for a Sailor or command. Entering an ESRP request in NSIPS is similar to that of submitting a SRB request. Other specifics for submitting ESRP requests in NSIPS are stated in reference (a). 6. Officer Programs. ESRP entitlement for Sailors who reenlist after applying for an officer program will be held pending selection results. For limited duty officer, the application deadline is considered the suspense date as published in reference (f) and future announcement messages. For all other commissioning programs, the date on which Nuclear Community Manager (OPNAV N133) approves the conditional release to apply for that program is the date after which additional ESRP entitlements will be held. 7. Recoupment. Repayment policy is governed by section 373 of reference (d), chapter 2 of reference (g) and reference (a), which collectively determines when repayment of the unearned portion of a bonus is required or not required, but left to Secretarial discretion or is prohibited. Section 373 of reference (d), requires repayment with certain exceptions. As a general rule, repayment of any unearned portion of a bonus will be sought. Examples of situations requiring repayment are provided in reference (a). 8. Service Record Entry. An Administrative Remarks (NAVPERS 1070/613) entry acknowledging recoupment policy via NSIPS is required in the record of the Service Member prior to execution of an ESRP reenlistment (examples are provided in enclosure (2) of reference (a)). 9. The point of contact is the ESRP Program Manager located at OPNAV N133 at (703) 604-5502/DSN 664 or via e-mail at nxag_n133d3(at)navy.mil or bullnuke(at)navy.mil. 10. Released by Vice Admiral John B. Nowell, Jr, N1. BT #0001 NNNN CLASSIFICATION: UNCLASSIFIED

The Navy has officially changed the status of 13 Sailors lost when the USS Indianapolis (CA 35) was sunk in 1945 from “Unaccounted for” to “Buried at Sea,” Navy Casualty announced May 27. The change in status is the result of extensive research between Naval History and Heritage Command (NHHC), Navy Casualty Office, the USS Indianapolis Survivors Association, the USS Indianapolis Legacy Organization, and the Chief Rick Stone and Family Charitable Foundation. The announcement helps bring closure to the families of these Sailors who lost their lives at the end of a secret mission which helped end World War II.

SELRES Cycle 110 Quotas SELRES E4 SELRES E5 SELRES E6

The Navy exceeded 1,000 separations due to sailors’ continued refusal to get vaccinated against COVID-19. The service has now approved 1,074 separations for sailors who will not get vaccinated against COVID-19 and do not have a waiver, according to the sea service’s weekly update. The Navy cannot currently separate anyone who applied for a religious exemption due to a ruling in a federal lawsuit.

CLASSIFICATION: UNCLASSIFIED ROUTINE R 241934Z MAY 22 MID200001745462U FM CNO WASHINGTON DC TO CNO WASHINGTON DC NAVADMIN INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC BT UNCLAS NAVADMIN 120/22 MSGID/NAVADMIN/CNO WASHINGTON DC/N4/MAY// SUBJ/PROCEDURES FOR NOTIFYING CIVILIAN LAW ENFORCEMENT OF ISSUANCE OF A MILITARY PROTECTIVE ORDER// REF/A/MSG/CNO WASHINGTON DC/R 081428Z NOV 19// REF/B/DOC/10 U.S.C.// REF/C/DOC/32 C.F.R.// REF/D/DOC/DOD/28MAR13// REF/E/DOC/SECNAV/10AUG18// REF/F/DOC/OPNAV/13AUG15// REF/G/DOC/DOD/15DEC21// REF/H/DOC/OPNAV/20MAY20// REF/I/DOC/SECNAV/23SEP19// REF/J/DOC/DOD/12FEB2020// REF/K/DOC/GAO-21-289/31MAY21// NARR/REF A IS NAVADMIN 252/19, PROCEDURES FOR NOTIFYING CIVILIAN LAW ENFORCEMENT OF ISSUANCE OF A MILITARY PROTECTIVE ORDER. REF B IS TITLE 10, U.S.C. SECTION 1567A, MANDATORY NOTIFICATION OF ISSUANCE OF MILITARY PROTECTIVE ORDER TO CIVILIAN LAW ENFORCEMENT. REF C IS TITLE 32 C.F.R. PART 105.9, COMMANDER AND MANAGEMENT SEXUAL ASSAULT PREVENTION AND RESPONSE PROCEDURES. REF D IS DODI 6495.02, VOL. 1, SEXUAL ASSAULT PREVENTION AND RESPONSE: PROGRAM PROCEDURES. REF E IS SECNAVINST 1752.4C, SEXUAL ASSAULT PREVENTION AND RESPONSE PROGRAM PROCEDURES. REF F IS OPNAVINST 1752.1C, SEXUAL ASSAULT PREVENTION AND RESPONSE PROGRAM. REF G IS DODI 6400.06, DOD COORDINATED COMMUNITY RESPONSE TO DOMESTIC ABUSE INVOLVING DOD MILITARY AND CERTAIN AFFILIATED PERSONNEL. REF H IS OPNAVINST 1752.2C, FAMILY ADVOCACY PROGRAM. REF I IS SECNAV M-5210.1, DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY RECORDS MANAGEMENT PROGRAM. REF J IS UNDER SECRETARY OF DEFENSE MEMO, PLACING MILITARY PROTECTIVE ORDERS IN THE NATIONAL CRIME INFORMATION CENTER PROTECTIVE ORDER FILE. REF K IS GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY OFFICE 21-289, DOMESTIC ABUSE: ACTIONS NEEDED TO IMPROVE DOD'S PREVENTION, RESPONSE AND OVERSIGHT.// POC/CWO5 MUEHLHAUSER, THOMAS D/CNO WASHINGTON DC/OPNAV N4I62/ TEL: (703) 695-5526/EMAIL: THOMAS.D.MUEHLHAUSER.MIL@US.NAVY.MIL// RMKS/1. This NAVADMIN cancels reference (a) and directs compliance with references (b) through (k). Reference (j) places military protective orders (MPO) in the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) database. References (b) through (i) remain current and in effect. Per reference (j), all commanding officers (CO) will place all active MPOs in NCIC Protection Order File (POF) for the duration of the order, regardless of whether any individual involved in the MPO resides on a military installation. MPOs will be submitted via the Consolidated Law Enforcement Operations Center (CLEOC) in accordance with paragraph 3 of this message, for inclusion into NCIC, as required. MPOs issued by a CO remain in effect until the military commander terminates the order or issues a replacement order and will remain in NCIC for the duration of the order. Per references (d), (e), (f), and (h), all issued and modified MPOs will be documented with Department of Defense Form 2873 (DD Form 2873), February 2020, or subsequent version. Cancelled MPOs will be removed from NCIC upon receipt of Department of Defense Form 2873-1 (DD Form 2873-1), January 2020, or subsequent version. Commands will retain MPO records within local files in accordance with reference (i). 2. Authorities a. Per references (f) through (h), COs have authority to issue an MPO when necessary to safeguard victims, quell disturbances, and maintain good order and discipline, which may provide victims time to pursue a protection order through a civilian court (should they choose to do so) or support an existing civilian protection order (CPO). b. COs should consult with the first Staff Judge Advocate in their chain of command to determine how to best address CPO/MPO violations. 3. Responsibilities a. Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC) must: (1) Provide installation commanders with a process to submit all issued, modified, and terminated MPOs to Navy Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS) via CLEOC. (2) In support of applicable Navy COs without access to CLEOC, provide a process to submit MPOs to the Installation Security Department. Installation Security Departments will submit MPOs to NCIS via CLEOC. b. COs: (1) COs with assigned Navy Security Forces Command Master-At-Arms, Independent Duty Master-At-Arms, or Security Officers (649x/749x) Performing law enforcement duties shall utilize CLEOC Protective Order Module to ensure all issued, modified, and terminated MPOs are submitted to NCIS. (2) COs of shore based tenant activities located on a Navy installation will immediately submit issued MPOs to the applicable host installation CO for entry into CLEOC. (3) COs of shore based activities not located on a Navy installation will immediately forward MPOs directly to their assigned NCIS Field Office or the nearest Navy installation CO for entry into CLEOC and ultimately into the NCIC POF. (4) COs of afloat units, in port, are required to immediately submit MPOs via CLEOC. If an afloat unit is underway, deployed, or not otherwise able to access CLEOC, MPOs will be submitted as soon as network connectivity is resumed. For emergent situations, MPOs shall be forwarded to the applicable Navy installation CO or NCIS Field Office for entry into CLEOC. (5) COs must provide notice to any Service member subject to a MPO or CPO that failure to comply with MPO or CPO terms may result in Administrative or other disciplinary action, to include potential criminal prosecution in accordance with the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ). (6) COs must monitor CPOs and MPOs issued to personnel within their command per reference (k). In the event of a transfer of a Service member with an existing CPO or MPO, COs must contact the gaining command within seven calendar days of the pending transfer and recommend the gaining command CO issue a new MPO upon arrival to the gaining unit. (7) COs must report any modifications or cancellation of the MPO via CLEOC Protective Order Module. (8) Per references (d) through (f) and (h), COs should consult a judge advocate prior to issuing or terminating a MPO. c. Commander, Naval Legal Service Command (CNLSC): (1) CNLSC will ensure Region Legal Service Offices provide judge advocate support to commanders without their own servicing staff judge advocate throughout the MPO issuance and termination process. (2) CNLSC will ensure a module on the issuance of MPOs is included in the training curriculum for prospective commanding officers and executive officers, and for judge advocates and legal officers. d. Service members must comply with MPOs and CPOs. In addition to UCMJ Article 128b, MPO violations may also result in discipline for violation of UCMJ, Article 92. Further, CPO violations may also subject offenders to discipline for violations of UCMJ, Article 134 pursuant to the Assimilative State Crimes Act, 18. U.S.C. 134. 4. MPO Forms. The current and fillable version of DD Form 2873 and 2873-1 can be found at: https://www.esd.whs.mil/directives/forms/. On the effective date of this message, the current version of the MPO forms are DD Form 2873, February 2020, and DD Form 2873-1, January 2020. Previous versions of MPO DD Forms will not be accepted. 5. This NAVADMIN will remain in effect until superseded or cancelled. 6. Released by VADM R. L. Williamson, CNO N4.// BT #0001 NNNN CLASSIFICATION: UNCLASSIFIED

WASHINGTON — Officials for the Department of Veteran Affairs on Wednesday announced a $20 million challenge that invites the public to find ways to reduce the veteran suicide rate.

SELRES Cycle 110 E-4 to E-6 Petty Officer advancement results schedule May 27: Quotas release June 2: BOL TRIAD release June 3: All-Hands release Overall advancement opportunity for this cycle has increased from last year.

The grounding resulted from an accumulation of unit-level errors and omissions that fell far below U.S. Navy standards. PEARL HARBOR — The U.S. Navy has released the command investigation into the USS Connecticut (SSN 22) grounding that occurred on October 2, 2021. USS Connecticut grounded on an uncharted seamount while operating submerged in a poorly surveyed area in international waters in the Indo-Pacific region. The investigation determined the grounding was preventable. Specifically, the grounding resulted from an accumulation of unit-level errors and omissions in navigation planning; watch team execution; and risk management – all of which fell far below U.S. Navy standards. The investigation and endorsements describes what happened, promulgates lessons learned, memorializes completed corrective actions, documents accountability actions, and delineates pending actions that must be finalized with a sense of urgency. In addition to addressing the unit-level errors that caused the grounding, the investigation highlighted specific areas for improvement in the deployment training and certification process – and the Navy is urgently implementing these improvements across the Submarine Force. This investigation delineates 28 corrective actions, of which 14 actions are complete, 13 actions are in progress, and 1 action is enduring. In implementing these significant improvements, the Navy will become a more effective fighting force. Given the inherently dangerous nature of Naval operations, we cannot become a risk-averse or zero-defect organization, but prioritizing safety will engender a culture of greater attention to detail in operational tasks, enhanced procedural compliance, and a questioning attitude that constantly seeks improvement – which increases the readiness of our forces and the Navy’s lethality in combat.

CLASSIFICATION: UNCLASSIFIED ROUTINE R 241719Z MAY 22 MID200001745112U FM CNO WASHINGTON DC TO NAVADMIN BT UNCLAS NAVADMIN 119/22 PASS TO OFFICE CODES: FM CNO WASHINGTON DC//DNS// MSGID/GENADMIN/CNO WASHINGTON DC/DNS/MAR// SUBJ/USS CONSTITUTION CHIEF PETTY OFFICER HERITAGE TRAINING 2022// POC/OPNAV COORDINATOR/ELIZABETH STAFFORD/SCPO/COORD/703-695-4948/ Elizabeth.m.stafford2.mil@us.navy.mil RMKS/1. This NAVADMIN announces the 2022 USS CONSTITUTION CPO Heritage Weeks Training. USS CONSTITUTION, located in Boston, Massachusetts, will host Fiscal Year 2023 CPO Selectees on 19-23 September (Week 1) and 26-30 September (Week 2) 2022. 2. CPO Selectees will work aboard "Old Ironsides" where they will be immersed in more than 220 years of naval heritage while learning about the art of sailing, construction of the ship, and handling of 19th century guns. The training will culminate in bringing USS CONSTITUTION alive and getting underway. 3. USS CONSTITUTION will host 120 CPO Selectees and 27 mentors each week. Mentors shall be seasoned Chief and Senior Chief Petty Officers. All nominations will be provided via each respective Fleet or Force Master Chief. Coordinators for the Fleet or Force Master Chiefs will provide all nominations to the OPNAV Coordinator listed in this message, with the following subject line "MENTOR NOMINATION (WEEK #)" or "SELECTEE NOMINATION (WEEK #)." Mentor nominations are due by close of business 15 June 2022. Reserve and Active CPO Selectee nominations are due one week following the release of the respective selection board results. All quotas and staffing are coordinated through the OPNAV coordinator and coordinators for the respective Fleet or Force Master Chiefs; individual Command Master Chiefs and CPOs shall not contact USS CONSTITUTION or OPNAV Coordinator for nominations or available billets. 4. Attendee costs for this OPNAV-authorized, mission essential training event are to be authorized from attendee unit training funds. Unit Commanding Officers shall determine whether CPO/CPO Selectees assigned to their unit should attend, taking into account the availability of unit training funds. 5. Logistical information such as travel recommendations and uniform requirements will be emailed to all participants once their attendance has been confirmed. 6. Released by Mr. Andrew S. Haeuptle, Director, Navy Staff.// BT #0001 NNNN UNCLASSIFIED

Does anyone have any intel on the quotas. I'm getting bombarded with that question.

7371 Aerial Vehicle Operator (AVO) Warrant Officer (WO) Program Update: The AVO Program Authorization (PA 106A) has been updated. Highlights of the new PA 106A are as follows: Packages due 29 July, board 22 August Enlisted applicants must have less than 12 years total service Must achieve a score of 96 or higher on ASTB SUPer test Education requirement is a minimum 2-year Associates Degree Age, must be at least 19 years old, not pass 32 years old at time of commissioning Age waivers are the only waivers that will be considered

Mustang Lariat - May 2022 Vol. 1

FY-23 Seaman to Admiral Applications — What's New this Year

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. - Sailors assigned to Naval Technical Training Center Lackland took first place in the team rifle completion for small commands during the Pacific Fleet and All Navy (West) Rifle and Pistol Championships. The competition took place at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton in California from April 22 through May 1.

Eight Democrats on the House Armed Services Committee called on Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin to remove the revenue requirement at base commissaries, which would lower grocery prices and help military families better cope with fast-rising inflation. “Many of our military families are struggling to meet their basic needs due to rising prices,” the lawmakers wrote to Austin in letter dated May 11.

2021 Navy Reserve Sailor of the Year

Current SRB Award Levels

CLASSIFICATION: UNCLASSIFIED ROUTINE R 201404Z MAY 22 MID200001726227U FM CNO WASHINGTON DC TO NAVADMIN INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC BT UNCLAS NAVADMIN 117/22 PASS TO OFFICE CODES: FM CNO WASHINGTON DC//N1// INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC//N1// MSGID/GENADMIN/CNO WASHINGTON DC/N1/MAY// SUBJ/BLENDED RETIREMENT SYSTEM CALENDAR YEAR 2023 CONTINUATION PAY RATES// REF/A/DOC/NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT/25NOV15// REF/B/DOC/NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT/23DEC16// REF/C/MSG/CNO WASHINGTON DC/271444ZSEP16// REF/D/DOC/COMMANDER NAVY PERSONNEL COMMAND/22FEB20// NARR/REF A IS SECTIONS 631 THROUGH 635 OF NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2016, SUBTITLE D - DISABILITY PAY, RETIRED PAY, AND SURVIVOR BENEFITS. REF B IS SECTIONS 631 THROUGH 633 OF NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2017, SUBTITLE D - DISABILITY PAY, RETIRED PAY, AND SURVIVOR BENEFITS. REF C IS NAVADMIN 217/16, ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE BLENDED RETIREMENT SYSTEM FOR THE UNIFORMED SERVICES. REF D IS THE MILITARY PERSONNEL MANUAL ARTICLE 1810-081, CONTINUATION PAY FOR MEMBERS ENROLLED IN THE BLENDED RETIREMENT SYSTEM.// RMKS/1. This NAVADMIN informs eligible Service Members that the Blended Retirement System (BRS) mid-career continuation pay (CP) rates for calendar year (CY) 2023 have been released. Please visit MyNavy Portal at https: //www.mynavyhr.navy.mil/Support- Services/21st-Century-Sailor/Family-Readiness/Personal-Financial- Mgmt/ to view the CY-23 CP pay rates memorandum. 2. In line with references (a) and (b), Service Members who want to receive the mid-career CP are reminded that they must be enrolled in BRS and request CP before 12 years of service (YOS). The CP election is made via Navy Standard Integrated Personnel System (NSIPS) which can be accessed via MyNavy Portal Quick Links. For Service Members who have provided NSIPS with an up-to-date e-mail address, NSIPS will send an e-mail notification of CP eligibility at 11 years 6 months YOS, 11 years 9 months YOS and a final reminder at 11 years 11 months YOS. Service Members who are unable to elect CP through NSIPS may manually elect CP through their command career counselor. CP information to include details on electing CP can be found in references (c) and (d). For any other CP issues, Service Members should reach out to MyNavy Career Center (MNCC) at 833-330- MNCC or askmncc(at)navy.mil. 3. This NAVADMIN will remain in effect until superseded or canceled, whichever occurs first. 4. Released by Vice Admiral John B. Nowell, Jr, N1.// BT #0001 NNNN UNCLASSIFIED

In the weeks since the Navy’s top enlisted sailor addressed the crew of the troubled aircraft carrier George Washington, Reddit and other online forums have abounded with allegations that Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy Russell Smith told some members to “lower your standards.” Since Smith’s April 25 all-hands call — which came as GW’s crew was grappling with several suicides and substandard living conditions during a seemingly endless maintenance overhaul — “lower your standards” has become a meme and a rallying cry for those disaffected by Navy life.

WASHINGTON — It takes more than a month for sailors struggling with thoughts of suicide to get a mental health appointment, the Navy’s top enlisted leader told House lawmakers Wednesday. Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy Russell Smith was speaking from experience when he addressed the issue during a subpanel hearing of the House Appropriations Committee.

CLASSIFICATION: UNCLASSIFIED ROUTINE R 191556Z MAY 22 MID200001723522U FM CNO WASHINGTON DC TO NAVADMIN INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC BT UNCLAS NAVADMIN 116/22 PASS TO OFFICE CODES: FM CNO WASHINGTON DC//N1// INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC//N1// MSGID/GENADMIN/CNO WASHINGTON DC/N1/MAY// SUBJ/FISCAL YEAR 2023 SEAMAN TO ADMIRAL-21 PROGRAM ANNOUNCEMENT// REF/A/DOC/OPNAV/14DEC09// REF/B/MSG/CNO WASHINGTON DC/171350ZJUL17// NARR/REF A IS OPNAVINST 1420.1B, ENLISTED TO OFFICER COMMISSIONING PROGRAMS APPLICATION ADMINISTRATIVE MANUAL. REF B IS NAVADMIN 177/17, NUCLEAR TRAINED SAILOR APPLICATIONS TO OFFICER COMMISSIONING PROGRAMS.// RMKS/1. This NAVADMIN solicits applications and provides guidance for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 Seaman to Admiral-21 (STA-21) Commissioning Program. Due to the Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, an exception to policy for the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) and American College Test (ACT) application requirement has been approved for those stationed outside the United States at any time between April 2021 and April 2022 or those who were deployed at any time between April 2021 and April 2022 as detailed in paragraph 7h. Additionally, the SAT and ACT application requirement is waived for STA-21 Nuclear option (STA-21(N)) applicants. Supplemental information for applicant submission is provided in paragraphs 7g and 7h of this NAVADMIN. 2. STA-21 is a full-time undergraduate education and commissioning program open to enlisted personnel of all paygrades and ratings who meet the eligibility requirements specified in reference (a). 3. Deadline for submission of applications for the FY-23 STA-21 Commissioning Program is 1 July 2022. Application packages must be postmarked (if mailed) or submitted electronically on or before the deadline date. For electronic submissions, Department of Defense Secure Access File Exchange (DODSAFE) is the preferred method of delivery. It is recommended that applications be submitted prior to the deadline as early submission allows timely feedback to the Sailor for submission of missing or illegible documents. Deadline for submission of additional documentation to an applicants package is 1 August 2022. No additional documents can be submitted after this date. The selection board is scheduled to convene between late August and early September 2022 and the approved list of selectees will be announced via a NAVADMIN. 4. The following target options are open for application for the FY-23 selection board: Surface Warfare Officer (SWO), Surface Warfare Engineering Duty Option, Nuclear (Surface/Sub), Special Warfare, Explosive Ordnance Disposal, Naval Flight Officer, Aviator Pilot, Civil Engineering Corps, Nurse Corps and Information Professional. 5. The following target options have zero select opportunity for FY-23: Human Resources, Intelligence, Information Warfare, Medical Corps, Supply Corps, Surface Warfare Officer Information Professional Option, Oceanography Officer (OCEANO) and SWO/OCEANO. 6. The Nuclear (Surface/SUB) target option is now open to Sailors who are serving in the Fleet and hold an active nuclear Navy enlisted classification (NEC) (N1XO, N1XS, N2XO, N2XS) and to those Sailors who are in the nuclear training pipeline with the N91T NEC. Applicants holding a nuclear NEC must receive a conditional release from the Nuclear Enlisted Community Manager (OPNAV N133D), in line with reference (b), if applying for an option outside the nuclear community. All applicants for STA-21(N) must be able to begin their first day of class in the first semester of their course work prior to commencing their eighth year of service. See the STA-21(N) Program Authorization (PA 150A) dated May 2019 for more specific information and all other requirements to apply for the STA-21(N) Program. Additional information applicable to this years STA-21(N) application is as follows: a. If a physical fitness assessment (PFA) was not performed within the last year, a commanding officers (CO) statement in the endorsement is required to ensure the applicant is within height and weight requirements as required by paragraph 7g. b. SAT/ACT scores are not required to submit an application in line with paragraph 7h. Candidates are advised to verify school admission requirements, as the STA-21(N) SAT/ACT waiver does not supersede university SAT/ACT admission requirements. c. The Sailor/Marine American Council on Education Registry Transcript (SMART), in line with reference (a), enclosure (1), chapter 8, paragraph 6b(9) is not required to be submitted for this application. A future revision of reference (a) will remove the SMART transcript requirement. d. The applicants photograph, in line with reference (a), enclosure (1), chapter 8, paragraph 6b(10) is not required to be submitted for this application. A future revision of reference (a) will remove this requirement. 7. The following information addresses lessons learned from the FY- 22 STA-21 selection process and board. This information is provided to preclude common errors: a. Of the 429 applications received for FY-22, only 394 were board eligible. A total of 55 were selected to participate in the FY-22 STA-21 Program. b. Each year, packages are not considered due to non-qualifying SAT/ACT test scores, missing COs endorsement/recommendation, recent non-judicial punishment, missing PFA cycle scores, missing or illegible submission of documents and not meeting specific program age or PFA requirements. c. Minimum eligibility requirements must be met before submitting an application. Applications should be mailed or preferably sent electronically via DODSAFE only when fully completed. Officer interview boards shall consist of three officers. The applicants CO may not be a board member and should not submit an interview appraisal sheet. The COs personal interview should be conducted only after the application is complete and the officer interview board has submitted their appraisals. The full picture of an applicants academic and officer potential can only be determined by reviewing the SAT/ACT scores, high school/college transcripts and a completed application package. d. The COs endorsement is extremely important, especially the ranking of the individual among their peers. The endorsement should contain specifics about the individuals academic potential, commitment, leadership, service above self and potential as a naval officer. CO comments should specify the primary option to which the individual is applying and address how the individual meets qualifications for that option. For junior Sailors with only schoolhouse evaluations, the CO must address this issue in their endorsement. e. An interview board and nomination review board shall be conducted in line with reference (a). It is recommended that officers of the applicants designator of choice, if available, be asked to participate in the interview/nomination review board to assess the applicant for their community. Interviews conducted virtually such as telephone or video conferencing (such as Skype, Zoom or other means) are acceptable. Officer appraisals provide important insight on the applicant. The appraisal from the board should be a frank and honest assessment of the applicants leadership and academic potential. Appraisal forms should be typed in 10 or 12 point font. f. The applicants personal statement should address why the Sailor wants to become an officer, how the Sailors selection would improve the Navy and why the Sailor is applying for a specific option. Sailors must also address any hardships or unique experiences that shaped their character. Junior Sailors should provide information on high school experiences as high school transcripts rarely provide in-depth information on involvement in sports, clubs, volunteer hours, work and other extracurricular activities. Applicants should additionally address any anomalies in the package (examples include, but are not limited to: poor high school, college, or service school grades and any poor evaluation performance). The explanation should include details of the situation, how the applicant has overcome these issues, lessons learned and why the applicant will be successful in the future. g. The application is a reflection of the applicant. Applicants must review their packages in their entirety before submitting, to include misspelled words and improper grammar. All transcripts (high school, colleges and service schools) should be included. Applicants must submit results from the last PFA completed, including their overall score. h. Qualifying SAT/ACT scores are required. Applications can still be submitted pending receipt of SAT/ACT scores or with a command statement indicating non-availability for overseas locations and deployed units. SAT/ACT scores can be from exams taken between 1 July 2017 and 1 July 2022 (five years - an exception to policy has been approved for FY-23 extending SAT/ACT validity window specified in reference (b) from three to five years). Applicants without a SAT/ACT score and who meet the SAT/ACT exception to policy criteria of having either been stationed outside the United States at any time between April 2021 and April 2022 or deployed at any time between April 2021 and April 2022 should ensure their high school cumulative grade point average (minimum 2.5 grade point average (GPA)) is within the last five years or have a minimum 2.5 cumulative college GPA on a 4.0 scale with 12 or more semester hours. i. It is recommended that the command retain a copy of the entire application package. The command portion of the application (such as command endorsement and interview appraisal sheets) should not be provided to the applicant. 8. The preferred method of delivery for applications is through DODSAFE to the following e-mail address: GRLK_STA21(at)navy.mil. Members should ensure they e-mail the encrypted passphrase to the same GRLK_STA21(at)navy.mil account. Applications may also be mailed to: Naval Service Training Command Attn: N92/STA-21 2601A Paul Jones Street Building 1 Great Lakes, IL 60088-2845 9. For questions, specific details, eligibility criteria, application requirements and selection procedures, please refer to reference (a), contact your command career counselor or visit the STA-21 website at: https://www.netc.navy.mil/Commands/Naval-Service-Training-Command/STA-21 for the most up-to-date information. 10. Points of contact: a. Naval Service Training Command, STA-21 Program Office, at (847) 688-5454, extension 243 (DSN 792) or e-mail at GRLK_STA21(at)navy.mil. b. Nuclear Enlisted Community Manager (OPNAV N133D), at (703) 604-5491 (DSN 664) or e-mail at bullnuke(at)navy.mil. 11. Released by Vice Admiral John B. Nowell Jr, N1.// BT #0001 NNNN UNCLASSIFIED//

After nearly 30 years of trying to prove a theory - that an environmental toxin was responsible for sickening roughly 250,000 U.S. troops who served in the 1990-91 Persian Gulf War -- Dr. Robert Haley says new research confirms that sarin nerve gas caused Gulf War Illness. Following the Gulf War, nearly one-third of all who deployed reported unexplained chronic symptoms such as rashes, fatigue, gastrointestinal and digestive issues, brain "fog," neuropathy, and muscle and joint pain. Federal agencies spent years broadly dismissing the idea that troops may have been suffering from exposure to chemical agents, with many veterans experiencing symptoms sent to mental health providers.

Family Connection Newsletter - May 2022