[Pentagon announces new group to counter UFO threat]

The Defense Department is launching a new body to coordinate investigation of UFO sightings in restricted airspace, amid concerns that the flying objects could threaten flight safety and national security.

In a memo released Tuesday, Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen Hicks announced the creation of a group to lead government efforts to “detect, identify and attribute objects of interests,” which are formally known as unidentified aerial phenomena but commonly called UFOs.

The body, known as the Airborne Object Identification and Management Synchronization Group, will be a successor to the Navy’s UAP task force and its work will be overseen by senior military and intelligence community officials.

[REQUIRED COVID-19 TESTING FOR UNVACCINATED SERVICE MEMBERS]

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NARR/REF A IS USD P&R MEMO FORCE HEALTH PROTECTION (FHP) SUPPLEMENT 23 
REVISION 2  DOD GUIDANCE FOR CORONAVIRUS DISEASE 2019 VACCINATION 
ATTESTATION, SCREENING, TESTING, AND VACCINATION VERIFICATION. 
REF B IS NAVADMIN 190/21, 2021-2022 NAVY MANDATORY COVID-19 VACCINATION AND 
REPORTING POLICY. 
REF C IS SECDEF MEMO MANDATING CORONAVIRUS DISEASE 2019 VACCINATION FOR DOD 
SERVICE MEMBERS. 
REF D IS DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT REGULATION, VOLUME 10, 
CHAPTER 11, PAYMENT AS REIMBURSEMENT FOR PERSONAL EXPENDITURES. 
REF E IS NAVADMIN 110/21, U.S. NAVY COVID-19 STANDING GUIDANCE UPDATE 1. 
REF F IS NAVADMIN 180/21, UPDATE 3 TO NAVY COVID-19 REPORTING REQUIREMENTS. 
REF G IS DLA COVID-19 HOME TEST KITS ORDERING PROCEDURES. 
REF H IS PPE MATERIAL STORED AT A DLA DEPOT ORDERING PROCEDURES. 
REF I IS SECNAV INSTRUCTION 5211.5F, DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY PRIVACY PROGRAM. 
POC/OPNAV/CAPT STEVEN TARR III, (703) 614-9250//EMAIL: 
STEVEN.TARR1.MIL(AT)US.NAVY.MIL 
 
RMKS/ 1.  Purpose.  This NAVADMIN implements the reference (a) requirement to 
conduct screening testing of service members who have not been vaccinated 
against the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). 
 
2.  Applicability 
2.a.  This guidance applies to Active and Reserve Component service members 
who have not been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in accordance with 
references (a), (b), and (c), including those who have an exemption request 
under review or who are exempted from COVID-19 vaccination and are entering 
a Department of Defense (DoD) facility. 
2.b. Guidance for testing unvaccinated government civilians and contractors 
will be released separately.  Until this guidance is issued, current guidance 
per reference (a) applies and Commanding Officers and Officers in Charge 
continue to be authorized broad discretion in applying additional measures 
as they deem necessary, including applicable elements of this NAVADMIN. 
3.  Policy Guidance 
3.a.  Weekly testing.  Reference (a) mandates that unvaccinated service 
members will be subject to screening testing for COVID-19 at least weekly 
when entering a DoD facility that includes the service members normal place 
of work.  This testing will commence for Navy service members when the 
following two conditions have been met: (1) no earlier than the active-duty 
vaccination deadline of 28 November 2021 or the reserve deadline of 
28 December 2021, as applicable to the individuals component; and, (2) the 
command has the required supplies to administer testing per this 
NAVADMIN.  For purposes of this NAVADMIN, facility is a Navy-administered 
building, vessel, or other enclosed indoor area where official business is 
conducted.  For vessels, this guidance applies whether the vessel is underway 
or in port. Additionally, the term work space includes all areas where 
official business takes place, to exclude entry areas such as the Quarterdeck 
where testing/screening may be conducted if necessary to avoid inclement 
weather, security concerns, or other reasons that such screening cannot be 
performed outdoors. 
3.b.  Exception for service members working remotely.  Unvaccinated service 
members who work remotely full time, or who perform duties in facilities or 
work spaces periodically (less-than-weekly basis), are not subject to weekly 
testing.  However, prior to entering a Navy facility or work space, these 
service members must provide a negative result from a test performed within 
the preceding 72 hours per paragraph 4. 
3.c.  The testing requirements in paragraphs 3.a. and 3.b. apply to each 
facility or work space entered.  Meeting the requirements to enter one 
facility or work space does not guarantee entry into any other facility or 
work space without specific coordination and approval.  See paragraph 4.e. 
below.  For example, if an unvaccinated service member assigned to command 1, 
who meets command 1 weekly testing requirements, must attend a meeting 
at command 2, that service member must also meet command 2 testing/entry 
requirements on the day of entry, unless prior approval has been obtained 
from command 2. 
 
4.  COVID-19 testing requirements and reporting for unvaccinated service 
members. 
4.a.  Commanding Officers and Officers in Charge will execute the screening 
testing requirement with COVID-19 self-collection kits or self-tests per 
paragraph 3 above for all unvaccinated service members within their chain of 
command, and any unvaccinated visiting service members entering their work 
spaces. 
4.b.  Screening self-collection kits or self-tests do not require medical 
support to complete or to document test results. Organizations and service 
members must follow Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and manufacturer 
guidelines for these tests. 
4.c.  When required, the screening test shall be administered and results 
received before the service member proceeds to the facility work area. 
4.d.  Organizations should provide for on-site testing to the maximum extent 
possible.  See paragraph 6 for test ordering and budget guidance.  However, 
if on-site testing is not feasible, service members may perform self-testing 
or provide the results from a public, community, or commercial testing 
center.  If the service member incurs costs, commands shall refer to 
reference (d) for procedures to reimburse the service member.  Tests 
conducted in conjunction with diagnostic, travel, or other requirements meet 
the intent of this NAVADMIN.  All testing must meet the following 
requirements: 
4.d.(1)  The test kit must be authorized or approved by the FDA. 
This includes test kits listed as authorized by the FDA under an Emergency 
Use Authorization (EUA). 
4.d.(2)  If not covered by the requirements of weekly testing in paragraph 
3.a., the test must have been performed within the preceding 72 hours. 
4.d.(3)  The service member must retain documentation of the results of the 
test and present it upon request of supervisors and facility entry control 
personnel.  Required information includes the service members name, the date 
and time the test was conducted, the commercial trade name (brand name) of 
the test, and the result (i.e., positive or negative).  This documentation 
may be electronic, printed, or a facsimile.  Examples of acceptable 
electronic documentation include text message, email, digital photo, online 
health record, or a screenshot of any of the above.  Reasonable verification 
is all that is required, e.g. a screenshot of a self-test on a members phone 
constitutes identification of the member and the date of the test. 
4.e.  Visits between organizations by unvaccinated service members should be 
minimized.  If these visits are necessary per their normal duties, testing 
per this NAVADMIN may be coordinated across organizations and documented by 
the service members parent command. 
4.f.  Exemption for previous COVID-19 infection.  Per reference (e) and 
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidance, unvaccinated 
service members who have recovered from a recent COVID-19 infection and who 
remain asymptomatic are exempted from regular screening testing for 90 days 
following their documented date of recovery from COVID-19 infection.  Service 
members must provide documentation from a medical provider that includes the 
date they may return to work (no longer transmissible) and the date after 
which screening testing should resume post COVID-19 infection (90 days post 
COVID-19 infection). 
4.g.  Positive screening tests.  Service members with a positive result 
following COVID-19 screening tests shall immediately report to medical for a 
confirmatory laboratory-based molecular polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test 
from the nearest servicing Military Treatment Facility (MTF). 
4.g.(1)  If obtaining a confirmatory PCR test at an MTF is not feasible, such 
diagnostic confirmatory PCR tests may be obtained from a civilian community 
testing location at no cost to the service member (per paragraph 4.d above). 
4.g.(2)  Service members must provide results of confirmatory PCR testing to 
their chain of command. 
4.h.  Positive Confirmatory PCR Test.  Service members receiving a positive 
confirmatory PCR test will be treated as a positive COVID-19 case and handled 
in accordance with references (e) and (f). Service members awaiting test 
results shall not be granted access to the facility work spaces until either 
a negative result has been received or the service member has satisfied 
return to work criteria in accordance with reference (e).  Positive 
confirmatory PCR test results will be reported and managed in accordance with 
reference (f) and any other applicable national, state, local, or agency 
reporting requirements. 
4.i.  Negative Screening or Confirmatory PCR Tests.  Service members with no 
COVID-19 symptoms who receive a negative screening or confirmatory test may 
enter the facility work spaces.  At the discretion of the Commanding Officer, 
that service member may be credited with meeting the weekly testing 
requirement. 
 
5.  Responsibilities.  Commanders, Commanding Officers, and Officers in 
Charge will: 
5.a.  Identify assigned service members (both Active and Reserve Component) 
who are not fully vaccinated against COVID-19 using the Medical Readiness 
Reporting System (MRRS), or as determined by the members medical provider if 
not yet included in MRRS, as detailed in reference (b). 
5.b.  Ensure all service members entering the work spaces of their facility 
meet one of these three requirements: (1) are fully vaccinated against COVID-
19 in accordance with reference (b), or (2) have received, and can provide 
documentation of, a negative COVID-19 test (rapid test or PCR) administered 
weekly or within the preceding 72 hours per paragraph 3 above, or (3) receive 
a negative COVID-19 test provided on-site. 
5.c.  Deny entry to any service member who does not meet the requirements of 
paragraph 5.b. above. 
 
6.  COVID-19 Test Ordering 
6.a.  Budget Submitting Offices (BSO) are responsible for funding test kits 
using existing command funding; BSOs may utilize any appropriation available 
for this purpose.  BSOs and commands shall purchase and maintain on-site 
testing resources sufficient to meet requirements of this NAVADMIN, including 
normal traffic of known unvaccinated service members and any foreseeable 
surge testing requirements (such as command-sponsored events or meetings held 
on-site). 
6.b.  Commands should follow Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) ordering 
procedures contained in references (g) and (h), or their current versions. 
6.c.  If advantageous to the government and with BSO approval, commands may 
procure tests from non-DLA sources or contract testing services to complete 
these requirements. 
6.d.  If sufficient facility or command testing resources are not available 
to meet these requirements, service members may be reimbursed for procuring 
test kits that meet paragraph 4.d. 
restrictions above.  BSOs and commands will follow guidance in accordance 
with reference (d).  BSOs shall promulgate information to commands under 
their purview regarding specific reimbursement processes. 
 
7.  COVID-19 Test Recording 
7.a.  All medical and other information collected from service members will 
be maintained in a manner meeting the privacy requirements in attachment (9) 
of reference (a).  Commands are encouraged to review this guidance, which 
includes information regarding who can collect this information; how to 
safeguard, transmit, and maintain this information; and which information 
must be protected per reference (i). 
7.b.  Commands shall log all tests conducted on-site, and all instances of 
service members providing valid proof of negative tests, in a visitor log 
maintained at the facility or work spaces point of entry (i.e., 
quarterdeck).  Note whether the test was conducted on-site.  Do not log test 
results (positive/negative) in this logbook. 
7.c.  Only tests conducted at an MTF should be recorded in the service 
members Electronic Health Record. 
 
8.  Released by VADM W. R. Merz, Deputy Chief of Naval Operations for 
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[TALENT MANAGEMENT TASK FORCE AND ENAVFIT]

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RMKS/1.  Dominance of the maritime domain requires innovation and forward 
thinking.  With investments in platforms, weapons and technologies to meet 
evolving operational conditions, it is imperative that we invest in our most 
essential warfighting asset, our people.  Talent management and modern 
development approaches are required to attract, develop, train and retain the 
best and fully qualified Sailors in our Navy. 
 
2.  To meet this challenge Navy Personnel Command (NPC) has established the 
Talent Management Task Force (TMTF) to launch a series of Performance 
Evaluation Transformation and Talent Management (PET-TM) programs and 
initiatives.  The TMTF is divided into four talent management lines of 
operation:  Talent Development and Retention, Performance Management, 
Succession Planning and Career Development and Management.  The TMTF end 
state is to ensure effective Sailor development that retains the best and 
fully qualified Sailors, in the right assignments, to maximize the 
warfighting effectiveness of the Navy. 
 
3.  TMTF is working on five key PET-TM programs and initiatives briefly 
described below, which will be implemented in the coming months and years. 
    a.  eNavFit.  As a replacement to NAVFIT98A, this online and offline web-
enabled performance appraisal interface will be available for both connected 
and disconnected operations.  Access will be through BUPERS Online (BOL) and 
NPC document services to support online evaluation and fitness report 
drafting, routing, review and submission.  eNavFit will further serve as a 
bridge toward the larger long-term goal of a fully transformed performance 
evaluation system concurrent with the fielding of Navy Personnel and Pay 
System (NP2) full operational capability.  Leveraging TMTF collaboration with 
Fleet and TYCOMs, follow-on studies are in progress at Naval Postgraduate 
School to ensure future changes to the performance evaluation system are 
directly related to job performance.  Additionally, TMTF will study various 
attributes of an evaluation to include duration of reports, numerical grades, 
promotion recommendations and distinct rankings/breakouts. 
    b.  Update to BUPERSINST 1610.10F, Navy Performance Evaluation 
System.  An update to BUPERSINST 1610.10F incorporates the inclusion of 
eNavFit, rescinds administrative change requests to be submitted within two 
years of the performance evaluation end date, introduces the use of coaching 
skills to performance counseling conversations and mandates the completion of 
mid-term performance counseling. 
    c.  Mid-term performance counseling.  The initiative clarifies the 
requirement to conduct timely mid-term performance counseling, provides 
training, encourages the use of coaching behaviors and introduces the 
Military Individual Development Plan (NAVPERS 1610/19) and Mid-term 
Performance Counseling Checklist (NAVPERS 1610/20). 
    d.  MyNavy Coaching.  MyNavy Coaching is an initiative to build and 
sustain a coaching culture within the Navy.  MyNavy Coaching is focused on 
active listening, empathy and asking powerful questions for Sailors to engage 
in peer-to-peer coaching conversations. 
    e.  Navy Command Leadership Assessment and Selection Program 
(NCLASP).  NCLASP is an effort to create a more effective process to select 
future Navy leaders by including psychological assessments, cognitive 
aptitude tests, communication skills, and personality attributes known to be 
associated with effective leadership into the leadership selection 
process.  To date, Navy Expeditionary Combat Command, Naval Special Warfare 
and Naval Submarine Force communities have participated in NCLASP pilots to 
select future leaders. Lessons learned from these pilots will pave the way 
for a comprehensive roll out across other communities with a program tailored 
to the unique needs of each TYCOM while maintaining the gold standards of 
personnel selection science. 
 
4.  eNavFit will be the first PET-TM initiative to be released. 
eNavFit consolidates the functionality of NAVFIT98A into a web-enabled 
performance evaluation.  Sailors will be able to draft, electronically submit 
and sign performance evaluations for submission to the Sailors official 
military personnel file in a matter of days.  The functionality of eNavFit 
will improve report accuracy, timeliness and quality as well as reduce 
evaluation processing, submission errors and routing delays.  NPC will deploy 
eNavFit to the Reserve Component in December 2021 and deploy to the Active 
Component in early 2022.  BUPERSINST 1610.10F will be released soon and will 
include policy for eNavFit. 
 
5.  eNavFit has been designed for the following operational conditions. 
    a.  Connected operations.  For Sailors in a standard office environment 
with regular internet connectivity. 
    b.  Connected and disconnected operations.  For Sailors or commands that 
are underway or have limited internet connectivity. Sailors will be able to 
work offline and periodically upload and submit completed reports via BOL 
when connectivity is available. 
    c.  Disconnected operations.  For commands entirely offline with legacy 
ability to print, wet sign and mail completed reports to NPC. 
 
6.  Performance evaluation training materials, an eNavFit user guide and 
quick reference cards can be found via the NPC website at 
https://www.mynavyhr.navy.mil/Career-Management/Performance-Evaluation/
 
7.  For questions concerning any of these PET-TM programs and initiatives, 
contact the MyNavy Career Center (MNCC) at (833) 833- MNCC or via e-mail at 
askmncc(at)navy.mil. 
 
8.  This NAVADMIN will remain in effect until superseded or canceled, 
whichever occurs first. 
 
9.  Released by Vice Admiral John B. Nowell, Jr, N1.// 
 
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[CALL FOR FY-23 COMMAND MASTER CHIEF AND COMMAND SENIOR CHIEF SCREEN BOARD APPLICATIONS]

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RMKS/1.  This NAVADMIN announces the submission for applications for the 
Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 Command Master Chief (CMDCM) and Command Senior Chief 
(CMDCS) Screen Board.  The FY-23 CMDCM and CMDCS Screen Board is scheduled 
for 22 February 2022.  The deadline to apply is 14 January 2022.  Packages 
emailed or postmarked after 14 January 2022 will not be considered. 
 
2.  Screen board eligibility criteria.  Reference (a) contains the 
eligibility requirements to apply for the CMDCS and CMDCM Screen Board with 
the following updates: 
    a.  Active Component E-9 personnel will not have less than 16 years or 
greater than 28 years total time in service (TIS) for CMDCM. 
    b.  Active Component E-8 personnel will not have less than 16 years or 
greater than 23 years total TIS and not be in a frocked status as of 31 
December 2021 for CMDCS. 
    c.  Reserve Component selected reserve (SELRES) drill with pay and full-
time support (FTS): 
       (1)  FTS E-9 personnel will not have less than 16 years or greater 
than 28 years total TIS for CMDCM.  Total active federal military service 
(TAFMS) will be used. 
       (2)  SELRES E-9 personnel will not have less than 16 years of total 
qualifying years of service (YOS) or greater than 28 years length of service 
(LOS) as of 31 December 2021 (indicated in Navy Reserve Readiness Module 
(NRRM)).  To maintain distributable inventory and community health controls, 
SELRES who are on definite recall orders are not eligible for conversion 
unless they have completed orders by 31 December 2021.  SELRES who are 
mobilized remain eligible. 
       (3)  FTS E-8 personnel will not have less than 16 years or greater 
than 22 years total TIS for CMDCM.  TAFMS will be used. 
       (4)  SELRES E-8 personnel will not have less than 16 years of total 
qualifying YOS or greater than 22 years LOS as of 31 December 2021 (indicated 
in NRRM).  To maintain distributable inventory and community health controls, 
SELRES who are on definite recall orders are not eligible for conversion 
unless they have completed orders by 31 December 2021.  SELRES who are 
mobilized remain eligible for conversion. 
 
3.  For record review and communication with the CMDCS and CMDCM screen 
board, the preferred method to submit packages is via encrypted e-mail to 
cscselboard(at)navy.mil.  Do not use the electronic submission of selection 
board documents to submit packages.  The full name of the candidate must be 
on all pages of the package.  In addition to the requirements contained in 
reference (a), packages will include: 
    a.  Letter to the board (LTB).  LTB must include board number (found 
below) with branch class in parentheses, i.e. Active Component, SELRES, FTS 
or closed loop.  In the body of the LTB provide Service Members full name, 
work and personal phone numbers and work and personal email addresses. 
    b.  To validate eligibility, all FTS and SELRES candidates (including 
closed loop ratings and FTS serving at active component commands) must obtain 
the Navy Reserve Force Master Chiefs endorsement prior to 
submission.  Candidate packages are due to the office of the Chief of Navy 
Reserve, Force Master Chief no later than 14 December 2021 to ensure 
endorsement and total service calculations are validated in advance of the 14 
January 2022 deadline. 
    c.  Enlisted Personnel Action Request (NAVPERS 1306/7), signed by the 
commanding officer (cannot be delegated) requesting assignment into the 
Command Senior Enlisted Leader (CSEL) Program. In the reason for 
submission/requested action block, the following statement must be included 
(verbatim):  *Respectfully request assignment to the Command Senior Enlisted 
Leader (CSEL) Program.  I understand that if selected, I will be made 
eligible for transfer into a CSEL position as early as 1 October 2022 and not 
later than 31 March 2023.* 
 
4.  Trouble with the file encryption or certificates or any other 
communication errors do not justify a late package.  Verify receipt of your 
package by contacting CMDCM/CMDCS Detailer (PERS-40FF) or FTS CMDCM/CMDCS 
Detailer (PERS-4012C) as applicable. 
 
5.  If unable to send e-mail, candidates may mail packages to the addresses 
below.  Mailed packages should be on plain white paper and paper clipped (no 
staples, binders, folders or tabs). 
 
    a.  Active Component CMDCM Screen Board: 
    MyNavy Career Center (BUPERS-074) 
    President 
    FY-23 Active CMDCM Screen Board #125 
    5720 Integrity Drive 
    Millington TN 38055-6300 
    b.  SELRES CMDCM Screen Board: 
    MyNavy Career Center (BUPERS-074) 
    President 
    FY-23 SELRES CMDCM Screen Board #125 
    5720 Integrity Drive 
    Millington TN 38055-6300 
    c.  FTS CMDCM Screen Board: 
    MyNavy Career Center (BUPERS-074) 
    President 
    FY-23 FTS CMDCM Screen Board #125 
    5720 Integrity Drive 
    Millington TN 38055-6300 
    d.  Closed Loop CMDCM Screen Board: 
    MyNavy Career Center (BUPERS-074) 
    President 
    FY-23 Closed Loop CMDCM Screen Board #125 
    5720 Integrity Drive 
    Millington TN 38055-6300 
    e.  Active Component CMDCS Screen Board: 
    MyNavy Career Center (BUPERS-074) 
    President 
    FY-23 Active CMDCS Screen Board #126 
    5720 Integrity Drive 
    Millington TN 38055-6300 
    f. SELRES CMDCS Screen Board: 
    MyNavy Career Center (BUPERS-074) 
    President 
    FY-23 SELRES CMDCS Screen Board #126 
    5720 Integrity Drive 
    Millington TN 38055-6300 
    g. FTS CMDCS Screen Board: 
    MyNavy Career Center (BUPERS-074) 
    President 
    FY-23 FTS CMDCS Screen Board #126 
    5720 Integrity Drive 
    Millington TN 38055-6300 
 
6.  Points of contact 
    a.  CMDCM(SS/SW/IW) Richard James, Director, CSEL Management Office, at 
(703) 695-5594/DSN 664 or via e-mail at richard.l.james2.mil(at)us.navy.mil. 
    b.  Active Component, CMDCM(SW/AW) Bill Houlihan, Enlisted Distribution 
Division, at (901) 874-4560/DSN 882 or via e-mail at 
william.houlihan(at)navy.mil. 
    c.  FTS, CMDCM(FMF/AW) Darryl Williams, FTS Distribution Branch, at  
(901) 874-3257/DSN 882 or via e-mail at darryl.e.williams1(at)navy.mil. 
    d.  SELRES, FORCM Tracy Hunt at (703) 695-3976 or via e-mail at 
tracy.hunt(at)navy.mil. 
 
7.  This NAVADMIN will remain in effect until superseded or canceled, 
whichever occurs first. 
 
8.  Released by Vice Admiral John B. Nowell, Jr, N1.// 
 
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[Navy Reserve - Message to Newest Chief Petty Officers]

By Commander Navy Reserve Public Affairs

Washington  –  Bravo Zulu Chiefs!  Congratulations on this well-earned, life-changing, momentous milestone in your Navy career.   Becoming a member of the mess is an epic accomplishment, and one for which you and your families should be justifiably proud.
 
You are joining an elite team.  Navy Chiefs represent a  long line of committed leaders – leaders who were ready when they were needed, and who responded to the nation’s call during periods of conflict and peace.  MCPON Delbert Black, Chief Edwin Hill, Chief Donald McFaul, Chief James Williams – they are only a few inspirational chiefs who wore the same anchors you’ve donned, and are immortalized in U.S Navy warships that bear their names.  We honor their sacrifices and legacies every day. 
 
Legacies you now symbolize.  In addition to earning your anchors, each of you were selected for important reasons, through one of the most competitive screening processes in any service. More than you likely realize, you will now directly contribute to the totality of the Navy Reserve’s readiness to compete and win in conflict. You will be a critical enabler of our ability to fight tonight if that is what the nation asks of us. 
 
As a chief, you are no longer evaluated solely on your individual performance…now you are responsible, and accountable, for the performance of the team you lead, and those you mentor and cultivate.  You are expected to look out for others, as they…your sailors, other members of the mess, and the wardroom…look out for you.
 
I expect each of you strive to be an ideal chief petty officer.  And to embody the characteristics of the giants who served before you.  Those who have proudly served our Navy for nearly two and a half centuries, winning wars and deterring adversaries in the age of sail, the age of steam, and every maritime period culminating with today’s Navy.  For the United States to continue leading as the world’s premier power, the Navy will factor heavily in our future, and we need motivated, well-honed, and well-trained commands to perform our global missions.  And I know from experience that without an effective chief’s mess, a command cannot succeed - and yet with an effective chief’s mess, a command cannot fail.
 
Across the Navy, every day since the 1893 establishment of the rank of chief petty officer, the phrase “Ask the chief” has preceded any significant task.  Why? Because for 128 years, any aspiring chief, before donning anchors, was required to prove their worth.  In demonstrating their competence and potential, they proved that they were worthy of the mess.  They proved their strong leadership, work ethic, and competence.  The chief’s mess only accepts the best, and we are expecting the best from you.
 
You will not be alone as you accept more leadership and the associated responsibility that accompanies it.  The leaders that trained and mentored you during your career will remain invested in your success. The families and employers that gave you the strength, motivation, flexibility, and resiliency to reach this leadership level as you matured in your Navy journey will remain equally engaged.   Stay in touch with all of them – mentoring is a two-way street.
 
I expect you to make big decisions every day, with one goal in mind – warfighting readiness.  We must be ready on day one.   To be clear, I need you to deliver fresh perspectives on the policies and procedures guiding your command, every day.  Compliance, which I consider the minimum target threshold, is far from excellence – your target is, and always will be, excellence.
 
And it's incumbent that the khaki team within your organization is united and leads actively from the front.  To build and reinforce a culture of excellence, you must enforce standards relentlessly and consistently. 
 
There is no room for mediocrity or sub-standard performance in your operations.  But it goes deeper than that.  The way we interact with one another directly impacts the environment of the command, which in turn, impacts the success or failure of every mission.  So I’m counting on you to eliminate discrimination, extremism and inequity from our service should you encounter it. Work with your mess to find new ways to combat destructive behaviors.  Those thoughts and actions have no place in our Navy, or our Navy family.  Your sailors depend on you. Your leaders depend on you. We depend on you to achieve mission success.
 
As a Reserve Force, we have done, and continue to do, much to be proud of.  But we have much more to do.  We’re going to ask you to make hard decisions.  To think and lead.  To assist those young sailors, junior officers and leaders around you and create a unified, trained team.  One team, one fight. 
 
Chiefs, once again, congratulations.  Welcome to the mess and to our khaki team.  Celebrate with your shipmates, families, and friends…and remember, we have high expectations for you.
 
Thank you for what you have done and will do in support of our Sailors and the Force.  Now let’s get busy out there.
Respectfully,

Vice Adm. John B. Mustin                                      Force Master Chief Petty Officer
Chief of Navy Reserve and                                    Tracy L. Hunt (SW/EXW/AW)
Commander, Navy Reserve Force                         Navy Reserve Force

[Welcome to the Mess: Selected, Tested, Accepted]

From Mass Communication Specialist Chief Justin Stumberg
NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY NAPLES, Italy - Seven first class petty officers from U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa (NAVEUR-NAVAF) and U.S. Sixth Fleet were pinned their gold-fouled anchors during a chief petty officer pinning ceremony at the Naval Support Activity (NSA) Naples Chapel, Nov. 19, 2021.

The chief petty officer grade (E-7), unique to the Navy, was issued through executive order by President Benjamin Harris on April 1, 1893. This order formalized a tradition whereby the senior, most experienced, rated sailor was known as the "chief,” designated by the commanding officer as the one in charge of his peers.

U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa Fleet Master Chief Derrick Walters served as one of the pinning ceremony’s guest speakers. Along with taking the opportunity to thank all those who helped make this year’s challenging initiation possible, he also reinforced key leadership points to the participants as they embark on their new journey as newly accepted chief petty officers.

“Serve with honor and integrity on and off the battlefield,” said Walters. “Your actions hold an even higher level of consequence, not only for yourself, but also for the Navy and Chiefs Mess as a whole. When you don the anchors, you will have more freedom to maneuver but less room for error.”

Walters stressed the importance of continuing the leadership excellence these new chiefs have displayed so far in their military career.

“Remember, there will be times to lead, whether that is officers, fellow chiefs, or junior Sailors,” said Walters. “Equally as important, Chiefs must be willing to follow those same groups. Above all, never quit and always push yourself and your teammates to win.”

Capt. James Adkisson, Director of Integrated Fires, U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa and U.S. Sixth Fleet, congratulated the new chiefs and reminded them of the impact of being accepted. Adkisson enlisted in the Navy in 1983, ultimately reaching the rank of chief petty officer before receiving his commission in 1996 as a cryptologic warfare officer.

“Congratulations on this, your day of days, when you can proudly respond to the title chief,” said Adkisson. “As you will surely hear through the words of the creed, you have earned it, but the entitlement belongs to the many who have helped you achieve this honored, this lifelong acceptance to the ‘Mess’.”

During his speech, Adkisson used a small mason jar with a chief’s anchor inside that was full of salt water from a recent underway into the Black Sea to emphasize the connection Sailors have with naval tradition. He also recited an original poem his created specifically for the occasion.

“I have taken a minor step – a charge if you will – to help you remember your climb up the hill,” said Adkisson “I have bathed your port side anchor in the depths of the Black Sea. It is my intention this gift rings you on the rise of adversity."

For the new chiefs, the ceremony marked the completion of a six-week induction process, often referred to as the “Season of Pride.” This induction culminated with CPO 365 Phase II training, which introduced new challenges designed to strengthen and enhance “deckplate” leadership.

One of this year’s newly pinned Chiefs, Yeoman Chief Luis Verdin, said the initiation process was incredibly valuable and eye-opening.

“Being inducted into the Mess is a feeling I can’t put into words,” said Verdin. “Even though I’ve worked incredibly hard in my career, it’s important to remember that I didn’t get here on my own and this ceremony isn’t about recognizing me or my individual accomplishments. It’s about honoring those who we’ve served with, made us better leaders, and helped us achieve things we didn’t think were possible.”

U.S. Sixth Fleet, headquartered in Naples, Italy, conducts the full spectrum of joint and naval operations, often in concert with allies, and interagency partners, in order to advance U.S. national interests and security and stability in Europe and Africa.

[ACADEMIC YEAR 2022/23 ENLISTED CYBER MASTER OF SCIENCE DEGREE OPPORTUNITY AT NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL]

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RMKS/1.  This NAVADMIN solicits enlisted Sailor applications for enrollment 
in the Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) 15-month Master of Science in Applied 
Cyber Operations (MACO) program.  This opportunity is one of many efforts to 
increase Cyber capabilities for the Navy, while building a professional Cyber 
workforce. 
 
2.  This program is available to E-6 and above Active Duty and Full-Time 
Support members in the Information Systems Technician (IT) and Cryptologic 
Technician-Networks (CTN) ratings.  Eligibility criteria and nomination 
process are located at the Navy Information Warfare Outreach Page on milSuite 
at https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-526186 (common access card e-mail 
certificate login required).  NPS applications must be submitted to NPS no 
later than 14 January 2022. 
 
3.  Selectees will be assigned to Navy-funded education as full-time students 
under permanent change of station orders to Monterey, CA, with either a 
September 2022 or March 2023 start.  As full-time students, Sailors will be 
required to carry a full academic load year-round.  Degree requirements 
should be completed in 15 months. 
 
4.  Applications must be sent via encrypted e-mail or DOD SAFE  
(https://safe.apps.mil/) to NAVIFOR_MACO(at)us.navy.mil within two weeks of 
notification of conditional acceptance by NPS. 
 
5.  Selection results will be disseminated via official e-mail from a Naval 
Information Force (NAVIFOR) MACO Program Officer.  Due to the highly 
-competitive nature of this program, notification of selection via official  
e-mail is a binding commitment which selectees must accept or decline within 
five working days of receipt. 
 
6.  The point of contact for this program can be contacted via e-mail at 
NAVIFOR_MACO(at)us.navy.mil. 
 
7.  This message will remain in effect until superseded, or 1 September 2022, 
whichever occurs first.
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[Police Could Take Guns from Troops Accused of Domestic Violence Under Proposed Law]

Civilian courts and police could confiscate the firearms of service members accused of domestic violence by military authorities under a proposed law being considered by Congress.

The proposal is a bid by House Democratic lawmakers to give more protection to military-connected victims who have been battered, assaulted or stalked. But conservatives are putting up fierce opposition, because they say it would infringe on troops' Second Amendment right to bear arms.

['Navy is not here to help': Military Hunger an Issue]

Angela, an enlisted sailor, saw her baby daughter as a miracle when she was born two years ago. The little girl quickly took over her life, and the child’s love of “Frozen” means that Angela can recite both movies from memory.

Now, as a single mother on active duty, she’s fighting to put food on their table, doing battle with her chain of command.

The need to overdraft her bank account for baby formula, living off only chicken and rice, or applying for civilian low-income assistance, only to be rejected -- it all feels like a broken promise by the Navy, Angela, who has served for a decade, told Military.com in an interview. 

[Navy Pay Delays Have Forced Some Sailors to Take Out Loans]

Navy sailors who earned increases in their housing allowances this year because they married or moved to a high-cost area are experiencing months-long delays to their pay boost – a situation that has forced some to take out loans to make ends meet.

Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society Vice President Gillian Gonzalez said her organization has seen an uptick in loan requests from sailors struggling to cover living expenses.

[Almost all active-duty sailors are at least partially vaccinated against the coronavirus, Navy says]

WASHINGTON — About 99.7% of all active-duty sailors are at least partially vaccinated against the coronavirus less than two weeks ahead of the Navy’s deadline, the service announced Wednesday.

The Navy also said all but about three percent are fully vaccinated. The Pentagon considers troops fully vaccinated two weeks after their final coronavirus shot.

[SPRING 2022 (CYCLE 110) NAVY-WIDE ADVANCEMENT EXAMINATION FOR SELECTED RESERVE E-4 THROUGH E-7 CANDIDATES]

Reserve Spring 2022 E-4 through E-7 Advancement Exams Announced – What You Need to Know
17 November 2021
From MC1 Mark D. Faram, Chief of Naval Personnel Public Affairs
The Navy announced the Cycle 110 Selected Reserve Spring 2022 E-4 to E-6 and E-7 exams in NAVADMIN message 259/21 on Nov. 17.

COVID-19 precautions will again play a central role this cycle, the message said along with announcing key dates and milestones for the February exams.

This means that all Reserve E-4 advancement exams are again canceled. All qualified E-3’s will be selected for advancement using the alternate rank order final multiple process to determine who advances without the exam score. The only exception is reserve Sailors taking the PRISE-R exams.

This method has been in effect since COVID-19 precautions began in early 2020. Navy personnel officials say that Fleet feedback from previous rank-order E-4 advancements has been positive, with no negative performance reported from those advanced this way.

All E-5 and E-6, along with reserve E-4 PRISE-R and E-7 exams, will be given during set testing windows. The Selected Reserve E-5, E-6 and PRISE-R exam window is Feb. 1 through Mar. 14. The E-7 exam will be given between 1 and 28 Feb.

“These expanded testing windows will allow for smaller groups of test-takers to ensure adequate social distancing can be maintained between testers at testing facilities while maintaining the high standards and continued culture of learning that drive our enlisted advancement system,” wrote Vice Adm. John B. Nowell, Jr., the chief of personnel in the message.

Leading up to the exams, reserve Sailors must complete their Professional Military Knowledge Eligibility Exams (PMK-EE) by Dec. 31.

The PMK-EE deadline applies to all Sailors regardless of whether they are sitting for an exam or not. Sailors who have already met this military knowledge testing requirement on previous cycles do not have to retake this exam as it is only required once at each paygrade level.

Because the Naval Education Training and Professional Development Center (NETPDC) will not receive E-4 exam answer sheets, commands must scrub the records of their advancement eligible E-3 Sailors to ensure all E-4 Enlisted Advancement Worksheets (EAWs) in the Navy Standard Integrated Personnel System (NSIPS) are accurate and up to date. The deadline for this requirement is Feb. 28

Commands should make every effort to spread the administration of the exams evenly throughout each window. This practice minimizes the number of exam-takers on a given day and helps maintain maximum physical distancing.

Commands are also strongly encouraged to test all candidates for a given rating and paygrade at the same time to maintain exam integrity.

Once exams are given, ESO’s are encouraged to expeditiously mail in answer sheet packages to NETPDC and not hold any taken exams until the end of the testing window, ensuring prompt processing of exams.

No dates have yet been set for the release of either active or reserve advancement results. That release will depend heavily on accurate worksheets being submitted upfront and the prompt return of answer sheets once exams are taken.

Additional eligibility details and deadlines for each cycle are available in NAVADMIN 259/21 for the drilling reserve. Key points of contact are also published in each message.

[MARCH 2022 (CYCLE 255) ACTIVE-DUTY AND FULL-TIME SUPPORT E-4 THROUGH E-6 PETTY OFFICER NAVY-WIDE ADVANCEMENT EXAMINATIONS]

Active Spring 2022 E-4 through E-6 Advancement Exams Announced– What You Need to Know

17 November 2021
From MC1 Mark D. Faram, Chief of Naval Personnel Public Affairs
The Navy released dates and details for the Active Duty and Reserve Full-Time Support (FTS) Navy-Wide Advancement Exam Cycle 255 in NAVADMIN 260/21on Nov. 17.

COVID-19 precautions will again play a central role in how commands test their Sailors. These details along with key dates and milestones for Sailors and Commands are in the message.

This means that all active and FTS E-4 advancement exams are again canceled. All qualified E-3’s will be selected for advancement using the alternate rank order final multiple process to determine who advances without the exam score.

This new advancement procedure has been in effect since COVID-19 precautions began in early 2020. Navy personnel officials say that Fleet feedback from previous rank-order E-4 advancements has been positive, with no negative performance reported from those advanced this way.

As has been procedure the past few cycles, all E-5 and E-6 exams will be given during set testing windows. The E-6 window is March 1 through 15. E-5 exams will follow between March 16 through 30.

“These expanded testing windows will allow for smaller groups of test-takers to ensure adequate social distancing can be maintained between testers at testing facilities while maintaining the high standards and continued culture of learning that drive our enlisted advancement system,” wrote Vice Adm. John B. Nowell, Jr., the chief of personnel in each message.

Leading up to the exams, Sailors must complete their Professional Military Knowledge Eligibility Exams (PMK-EE) by Jan. 31.

The PMK-EE deadline applies to all Sailors regardless of whether they are sitting for an exam or not. Sailors who have already met this military knowledge testing requirement on previous cycles do not have to retake this exam as it is only required once at each paygrade level.

Because the Naval Education Training and Professional Development Center (NETPDC) will not receive E-4 exam answer sheets, commands must scrub the records of their advancement eligible E-3 Sailors to ensure all E-4 Enlisted Advancement Worksheets (EAWs) in the Navy Standard Integrated Personnel System are accurate and up to date.

The EAWs deadline Cycle 255 active and FTS Sailors March 31.

Commands should make every effort to spread the administration of the exams evenly throughout each window. This practice minimizes the number of exam-takers on a given day and helps maintain maximum physical distancing.

Commands are also strongly encouraged to test all candidates for a given rating and paygrade at the same time to maintain exam integrity.

Once exams are given, ESO’s are encouraged to expeditiously mail in answer sheet packages to NETPDC and not hold any taken exams until the end of the testing window, ensuring prompt processing of exams.

No dates have yet been set for the release any advancement results as this will depend heavily on accurate worksheets being submitted upfront and the prompt return of answer sheets once exams are taken.

Additional eligibility details and deadlines for each cycle are available in NAVADMIN 260/21 along with key points of contact.

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RMKS/1.  This NAVADMIN announces the guidance for the administration of the 
March 2022 (cycle 255) Navy-Wide Advancement Exam (NWAE) for advancement-in-
rate of Active Duty (AD) and Full-Time Support (FTS) Sailors to paygrades E-5 
and E-6 and the use of an alternative final multiple score (FMS) rank-order 
method, without an exam, for E-4 
advancement candidates. 
    a.  As a continued safety measure due to the coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) 
outbreak, E-4 advancement candidates will not participate in an exam, but 
will be given the opportunity for advancement using an alternative FMS rank-
order method, without the inclusion of an exam score from a proctored 
exam.  E-5 and E-6 advancement candidates will be administered the NWAE 
utilizing testing windows vice single-day testing.  These expanded testing 
windows will allow for smaller groups of test takers to ensure adequate 
social distancing can be maintained between testers at testing facilities, 
while maintaining the high standards and continued culture of learning that 
drive our enlisted advancement system.  This is identical to the advancement 
policy used in the 2021 fall NWAE cycle, and is a change from reference (a). 
    b.  In addition to the requirements in this NAVADMIN and chapter 6 of 
reference (a), educational services officers (ESO) must follow the pre-exam 
preparation requirements in the exam verbatim, which can be found on the Navy 
Enlisted Advancement System (NEAS) website via MyNavy Portal (MNP) at  
https://www.mnp.navy.mil/group/advancement-and-promotion/command-information.  Select Command Advancement Tools, then NEAS Website. 
 
2.  Timeline 
    a.  31 January 2022:  Professional military knowledge - eligibility exam 
(PMK-EE) completion deadline. 
    b.  1-15 March 2022:  E-6 exam administration.  Enlisted advancement 
worksheets (EAW) will close one week after the exam date 
on the worksheet. 
    c.  16-31 March 2022:  E-5 exam administration.  EAWs will close one week 
after the exam date on the worksheet. 
    d.  31 March 2022:  E-4 exams are cancelled, but E-4 EAWs must still be 
fully completed by this date. 
 
3.  Eligibility requirements are found in chapter 2 of reference (a).   
The following information is specific only to cycle 255: 
    a.  The terminal eligibility date used to compute time-in-rate 
(TIR) is 1 July 2022. 
    b.  The minimum TIR date must be on or before: 
        E-6 - 1 July 2019 
        E-5 - 1 July 2021 
        E-4 - 1 January 2022 
    c.  E-6 candidate TIR requirements for early promote (EP) 
Sailors can be waived by one year with the commanding officer 
(CO)/officer-in-charge (OIC) approval, in line with paragraph 214.e. 
of reference (a).  Cycle 255 EAW must be manually created for all E-6 EP TIR 
waiver authorized candidates. 
    d.  High-year tenure (HYT) date must be effective 1 July 2022 or 
later.  All HYT waivers must be approved prior to 1 March 2022 to be able to 
participate in cycle 255. 
    e.  Candidates in a rating requiring a security clearance must have a 
favorable investigation adjudication by the Department of Defense 
Consolidated Adjudication Facility reflected properly in the Defense 
Information System for Security (DISS) prior to 1 March 2022.  If the CO/OIC 
of the candidate grants an interim clearance, it must be entered in DISS 
prior to 1 March 2022.  Candidates must maintain security clearance 
eligibility throughout the advancement cycle to be eligible for 
advancement.  If, for any reason, a clearance is denied, revoked, or not 
reflected in DISS, an exam is not authorized and commands will not allow 
candidates to take the exam until the discrepancy is corrected or a new 
clearance is granted and is properly reflected in the EAW of the candidate. 
Ratings requiring a security clearance are:  AC, AE, AG, AO, ATI, 
ATO, AWF, AWO, AWR, AWS, AWV, AZ, CTI, CTM, CTN, CTR, CTT, EOD, ET, 
FC, FCA, GM, HT, IC, IS, IT, LN, MA, MC, MN, ND, OS, QM, SB, SO, 
STG, YN and all nuclear and submarine ratings.  Refer to references 
(a) and (b) for additional guidance. 
    f.  Candidates for advancement to E-4 and E-5 must compute performance 
mark average (PMA) using all applicable evaluations in the current paygrade 
of the candidate with an ending date that falls within the following time 
periods: 
        E-4 - 1 June 2021 to 28 February 2022 
        E-5 - 1 December 2020 to 28 February 2022 
    g.  Candidates for advancement to E-6 must compute the reporting senior 
cumulative average (RSCA) PMA, as outlined in reference (c), using all 
applicable evaluations in the current paygrade of the candidate with the 
ending date that falls within the time period: 
        E-6 - 1 March 2019 to 28 February 2022. 
    h.  Refer to reference (c) and paragraph 308.b. of reference (a) for 
additional guidance on RSCA PMA and PMA, including guidance on establishing 
PMA for new accessions who have graduated from A-school and do not have a 
current evaluation. 
    i.  PMK-EE is mandatory for cycle 255 candidates competing for 
advancement, even if no NWAE is being administered, and must be successfully 
completed once for the administration paygrade.  The PMK-EE completion 
deadline is 31 January 2022, in accordance with reference (d).  No Sailor 
competing for advancement shall be permitted to participate in the 
advancement cycle without having a completed PMK-EE for the administration 
paygrade. 
    j.  For guidance on establishing EAW user roles and completing 
worksheets, refer to reference (e).  EAW is mandatory for cycle 255 and will 
be the authority for PMA, RSCA PMA, and awards. 
    k.  Commands must accurately validate, complete and finalize all EAWs in 
the Navy Standard Integrated Personnel System in a timely manner.  E-4 EAW 
accuracy is critical since NEAS will be reprogrammed to use finalized E-4 
EAWs rather than the candidate exam answer sheets to create E-4 candidate 
records.  The success of this process will be dependent upon the accurate 
completion of E-4 EAWs to establish advancement cycle participation.  Cycle 
255 E-4 EAWs must be completed by 31 March 2022. 
 
4.  Exam Ordering.  Order exams in line with chapter 4 of reference (a). 
    a.  Deploying commands and candidates departing to Congressionally-
Designated Combat Zones and Approved Contingency Operations 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 (a). 
    b.  Regular Exams: 
        (1) Sensitive compartmented information (SCI) Exams. Cryptologic 
technician interpretive (CTI)/cryptologic technician network 
(CTN)/cryptologic technician collection (CTR) SCI exam ordering dates can be 
found on the NEAS website via MNP at 
https://www.mnp.navy.mil/group/advancement-and-promotion/command-information.  

Select Command Advancement Tools, then NEAS Website. 
ESOs must verify initial Active TIR eligibility lists on the NEAS 
website for exam ordering.  Supplemental TIR SCI exams are ordered 
via message formatted e-mail to sfly_cryptologic.products(at)navy.mil or 
naval message following the guidelines in chapter 4 of reference (a).  The 
deadline for ordering additional TIR SCI exams is 4 January 2022. 
        (2) Non-SCI Exams.  Exam ordering dates can be found on the 
NEAS website via MNP at https://www.mnp.navy.mil/group/advancement-and-promotion/command-information.  

Select Command Advancement Tools, then NEAS 
Website.  ESOs must verify TIR eligibility lists on the NEAS website during 
the following time periods: 
            (a) Initial TIR lists will be available: 
                E-6 - 26 November 2021 to 19 December 2021 
                E-5 - 26 November 2021 to 5 January 2022 
            (b) Supplemental TIR lists will be available: 
                E-6 - 20 December 2021 to 30 January 2022 
                E-5 - 6 January 2022 to 7 February 2022 
        (3) Exams ordered after the TIR lists have closed shall be ordered 
using message formatted e-mail to sfly_N321_exam_order(at)navy.mil or naval 
message following guidelines in chapter 4 of reference (a).  Ensure a point 
of contact is included in the submitted e-mail or message.  Orders submitted 
after supplemental TIR list closure will result in a substitute exam being 
sent. 
    c.  Substitute Exams: 
        (1) The deadline for ordering both SCI and non-SCI substitute exams 
is 31 March 2022. 
        (2) Naval Education and Training Professional Development Center 
(NETPDC (N321)) is the approval authority for all substitute exams. 
        (3) Recent graduates of the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program training 
pipeline who are on transfer leave enroute to their first at-sea assignment 
during the E-5 examination dates 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 (a). 
    d.  ESOs must verify examination orders at the *View Previous Exam 
Orders* link via the NEAS website within 7 to 10 days of placing the 
order.  If exam order discrepancies are noted, contact the Fleet Services 
Branch NETPDC (N321) as listed on the NEAS website on the NETPDC (N321) Point 
of Contact Table. 
    e.  Exceptions to policy for exam orders will continue to be submitted in 
line with paragraph 104 of reference (a) and must include endorsement by the 
commands immediate superior in command. Submit message formatted e-mail 
exception to policy directly to Enlisted Plans and Policy Branch (OPNAV 
N132C) at NXAG_N132C(at)navy.mil, to include any supporting documentation. 
    f.  Candidates in the following ratings are separated into the following 
competitive groups: 
        (1) CTI 
            Group 1  Middle East/North Africa 
            Group 2  East/Far East 
            Group 3  Latin/South America 
            Group 4  Eastern Europe 
        (2) EMN, ETN, and MMN 
            Group 1  Submarine 
            Group 2  Surface 
            Group 3  Training 
 
5.  Exam Administration and Answer Sheet Returns 
    a.  Administration windows for AD and FTS E-5 and E-6 exams. 
These exams will be administered utilizing testing windows in the month of 
March 2022.  E-6 exams will take place from 1 through 15 March 2022 and E-5 
exams will take place from 16 through 31 March 2022.  Every effort should be 
made to spread the administration of the exams evenly throughout the exam 
administration period, in order to minimize the number of exam-takers at any 
one administration and ensure maximum social distancing.  Administration for 
all substitute exams will follow guidelines in references (a) and (c). 
    b.  All commands should develop a plan to meet COVID-19 
mitigations.  Every effort should be made to ensure appropriate COVID-19 
mitigation measures are in place, to include, but not limited to, face 
coverings, adequate social distancing, available hand sanitizer, medical 
(questionnaire) screenings and temperature checks. 
    c.  To the maximum extent practicable, exams for the same ratings should 
be administered on the same day.  Sailors are directed not to discuss exam 
content after taking an exam to ensure no advancement candidate is 
disadvantaged in the advancement process.  Unauthorized disclosure of exam 
content may result in administrative and/or disciplinary action. 
    d.  Following the administration of exams, it is critical that ESOs 
expeditiously mail in E-5 and E-6 answer sheet packages to NETPDC (N321).  Do 
not hold exams until the end of the testing window.  Prompt return of answer 
sheets will help ensure results are released in a timely manner. 
    e.  For exam administration and answer sheet return instructions refer to 
chapter 6 of reference (a). 
    f.  ESOs must check the exam toteboard on the NEAS website often to 
ensure answer sheets have been received and processed.  The toteboard can be 
accessed via MNP at 
https://www.mnp.navy.mil/group/advancement-and-promotion/command-information.  

Select Command Advancement Tools, then Exam Toteboard. 
Erroneous answer sheets will not be counted until they are processed 
successfully. 
 
6.  Discrepancy correction 
    a.  A detailed discrepancy list can be found at the NEAS website via 
MNP.  For guidance on discrepancy correction requirements, refer to chapters 
3 and 7 of reference (a) and reference (e). 
    b.  Post-exam administration discrepancy correction correspondence with 
NETPDC (N321) is to be submitted using the EAW post-exam administration 
comments (PAC) function, refer to reference (e).  All corrections must have a 
CO/OIC letter and all required supporting documentation included as 
attachments.  Education point corrections require a submission of the Joint 
Service Transcript indicating the degree type and date of completion. 
    c.  For guidance on E-4 through E-6 candidates with missed exams due to 
assignment in CDCZ/ACOA, refer to chapter 6 of reference (a). Missed exam 
cycle EAW is required to be completed by selecting *Missed Cycle / Individual 
Augmentee* entry in the *EAW Special Circumstances* data entry field. 
 
7.  NWAE Results.  Refer to chapter 7 of reference (a). 
 
8.  Any additional information regarding this cycle will be posted on the 
NEAS website. 
 
9.  Points of Contact 
    a.  MyNavy Career Center (MNCC) is available 24/7 by phone at 1- 
833-330-MNCC (1-833-330-6622) or via e-mail at askmncc(at)navy.mil. 
    b.  SCI exam questions and orders can be reached at (850) 473- 
5867/DSN 753 or via e-mail at sfly_cryptologic.products(at)navy.mil. 
    c.  Non-SCI exam questions and orders can be reached at 
(850)473-6148/DSN 753 or via e-mail at 
sfly_N321_exam_order(at)navy.mil. 
    d.  NWAE records and discrepancies can be reached at (850) 473- 
6148/DSN 753 or via the EAW PAC function. 
 
10.  For further NEAS information, to include exam verbatim and 
other related documents, visit MNP at 
https://www.mnp.navy.mil/group/advancement-and-promotion/command-information. 
 
11.  This NAVADMIN will remain in effect until superseded or canceled, 
whichever occurs first. 
 
12.  Released by Vice Admiral John B. Nowell, Jr, N1.// 
 
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[SPRING 2022 (CYCLE 110) NAVY-WIDE ADVANCEMENT EXAMINATION FOR SELECTED RESERVE E-4 THROUGH E-7 CANDIDATES]

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SUBJ/SPRING 2022 (CYCLE 110) NAVY-WIDE ADVANCEMENT EXAMINATION FOR SELECTED 
RESERVE E-4 THROUGH E-7 CANDIDATES// 
 
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NARR/REF A IS BUPERSINST 1430.16G, ADVANCEMENT MANUAL FOR ENLISTED PERSONNEL 
OF THE U.S. NAVY AND U.S. NAVY RESERVE.   
REF B IS ALNAV 015/13, PERSONNEL SECURITY INVESTIGATION SUBMISSION 
REQUIREMENTS. 
REF C IS NAVADMIN 312/18, ADVANCEMENT POLICY UPDATE.   
REF D IS NAVADMIN 316/18, ENLISTED ADVANCEMENT WORKSHEET.   
REF E IS NAVADMIN 201/20, PROFESSIONAL MILITARY KNOWLEDGE ELIGIBILITY EXAM 
REVISED BUSINESS RULES.// 
 
RMKS/1.  This NAVADMIN announces the guidance for the administration 
of the Spring 2022 (cycle 110) Navy-wide Advancement Exam (NWAE) for 
Selected Reserve (SELRES) E-5 through E-7 and E-4 Prior Service 
Reenlistment Eligibility Reserve (PRISE-R) candidates, and the use 
of an alternative final multiple score rank-order method without an 
exam for all other SELRES E-4 advancement candidates.  As a 
continued safety measure during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID- 
19) outbreak, E-4 exams (with the exception of PRISE-R) have been 
cancelled and an expanded testing window has been established for E- 
4 PRISE-R, E-5 and E-6 candidates.  E-7 candidates will complete 
their exams from 1-28 February in order to meet deadlines for the 
chief selection boards.  These expanded testing windows will allow 
for smaller groups of test takers, ensuring adequate social 
distancing can be maintained between Sailors at testing facilities, 
while maintaining the high standards and continued culture of 
learning that drive our enlisted advancement system.  Information 
pertaining to selection board criteria will be promulgated via a 
future NAVADMIN.  All candidates serving as a voluntary recall, on a 
mobilization or as a Canvasser Recruiter (CANREC) will compete for 
advancement as a SELRES. 
 
2.  Timeline 
    a.  31 December 2021:  Professional military knowledge - 
eligibility exam (PMK-EE) completion deadline 
    b.  1-28 February 2022:  E-7 exam administration 
    c.  1 February-14 March 2022:  E-4 PRISE-R, E-5 and E-6 exam 
administration 
    d.  28 February 2022:  E-4 enlisted advancement worksheet (EAW) 
completion due date.  E-4 (with the exception of PRISE-R) exams are 
cancelled, but EAWs must still be fully completed by this date. 
Only exception is that EAW completion date for E-4 PRISE-R 
candidates can be submitted by 31 March 2022 if their exam date 
occurs 1-14 March 2022. 
    e.  31 March 2022:  E-5/6 EAW completion due date. 
 
3.  Eligibility Requirements.  For all E-4 through E-7 candidates, 
eligibility requirements are found in chapter 2 of reference (a), 
with the following information specific only to cycle 110: 
    a.  The terminal eligibility date used to compute time-in-rate 
(TIR) for E-4 through E-6 is 1 July 2022 and for E-7 is 1 January 
2023. 
    b.  The minimum TIR date must be on or before: 
        (1) E-7 - 1 January 2020 
        (2) E-6 - 1 July 2019 
        (3) E-5 - 1 July 2021 
        (4) E-4 - 1 January 2022 
    c.  E-6 and E-7 candidate TIR requirements for early promote 
(EP) Sailors can be waived by one year with commanding officer 
(CO)/officer-in-charge (OIC) approval, in line with paragraph 214 of 
reference (a).  NOTE: Cycle 110 EAW must be manually created for all 
E-6 and E-7 EP TIR waiver authorized candidates. 
    d.  High-year tenure (HYT) date for E-4 through E-6 must be 
effective 1 July 2022 or later.  HYT date for E-7 must be effective 
1 September 2022 or later.  Any HYT waiver must be approved prior to 
1 February 2022 to be able to participate in cycle 110. 
    e.  Candidates who have submitted a formal written request for 
voluntary transfer to the retired reserve (with or without pay) or 
Fleet Reserve on a date prior to their mandated-HYT are ineligible 
for advancement. 
    f.  Candidates in a rating requiring a security clearance must 
have a favorable investigation adjudication by the Department of 
Defense consolidated adjudication facility reflected properly in the 
Defense Information System for Security (DISS) prior to 1 February 
2022.  If the CO/OIC of the candidate grants an interim clearance, 
it must be entered in DISS prior to 1 February 2022.  Candidates 
must maintain security clearance eligibility throughout the 
advancement cycle to be eligible for advancement.  If for any reason 
a clearance is denied, revoked or not reflected in DISS, an exam is 
not authorized and commands will not allow candidates to take the 
exam until the discrepancy is corrected or a new clearance is 
granted and is properly reflected in the candidates EAW.  Ratings 
requiring a security clearance are:  AC, AE, AG, AO, AT, AWF, AWO, 
AWR, AWS, AZ, CTI, CTN, CTR, CTT, EOD, ET, ETV, FC, FCA, GM, HT, IS, 
IT, ITS, LN, MA, MC, MMA, MN, ND, OS, QM, SB, SO, STG, STS, TM and 
YN.  Refer to references (a) and (b) for additional guidance. 
    g.  Branch class and special program indicator (SPI) code.  All 
SELRES including CANREC (with a SPI code of W) are required to take 
the cycle 110 SELRES NWAE. 
    h.  For E-4 and E-5 advancement candidates, compute performance 
mark average (PMA) using all applicable evaluations in the current 
paygrade of the candidate with an ending date that falls within the 
following periods: 
        (1) E-4 - 1 June 2021 to 31 January 2022 
        (2) E-5 - 1 February 2021 to 31 January 2022 
    i.  For E-6 and E-7 advancement candidates, calculate the 
reporting senior cumulative average (RSCA) PMA, as outlined in 
reference (c), using evaluations in the current paygrade of the 
candidate with the ending date that falls within the time periods: 
        (1) E-6 - 1 February 2019 to 31 January 2022 
        (2) E-7 - 1 February 2019 to 31 December 2021 
    j.  Refer to reference (c) and paragraph 308 of reference (a) 
for additional guidance on RSCA PMA and PMA including guidance on 
establishing PMA for new accessions that have graduated from A- 
school and do not have a current evaluation. 
    k.  For guidance on establishing EAW user roles and completing 
worksheets, refer to reference (d).  EAW is mandatory for cycle 110 
and will be the authority for PMA, RSCA PMA and awards. 
    l.  PMK-EE is mandatory for cycle 110 candidates competing for 
advancement, even if no NWAE is being administered and must be 
successfully completed once for the administration paygrade.  The 
PMK-EE completion deadline is 31 December 2021, in line with 
reference (e).  No Sailor competing for advancement shall be 
permitted to participate in the advancement cycle without having 
completed PMK-EE for the administration paygrade. 
    m.  PRISE-R Sailors required to participate in the NWAE to 
complete their rate conversion are only required to complete the 
PMK-EE if they are an E-3 and are eligible for advancement in 
conjunction with testing to complete rate conversion. 
    n.  Commands must accurately validate, complete and finalize all 
EAWs in the Navy Standard Integrated Personnel System.  E-4 EAW 
accuracy is critical since Navy Enlisted Advancement System (NEAS) 
will be reprogrammed to use finalized E-4 EAWs (with the exception 
of PRISE-R) rather than the candidate exam answer sheets to create 
E-4 candidate records.  The success of this process will be 
dependent upon the accurate completion of E-4 EAWs to establish 
advancement cycle participation. 
 
4.  Exam Ordering.  Order exams in line with chapter 4 of reference 
(a). 
    a.  Deploying commands and candidates departing to 
congressionally-designated combat zones and approved contingency 
operations 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 (a). 
    b.  Sensitive compartmented information (SCI) Exams. 
Cryptologic technician interpretive (CTI), cryptologic technician 
networks (CTN) and cryptologic technician collection (CTR) SCI exam 
ordering dates can be found on the NEAS website via MyNavy Portal at 
https://www.mnp.navy.mil/group/advancement-and-promotion/command-information.  

Select Command Advancement Tools, then NEAS Website. 
Educational Services Officers (ESOs) must verify initial TIR 
eligibility lists on the NEAS website for exam ordering. 
Supplemental SCI exams are ordered via message formatted e-mail to 
sfly_cryptologic.products(at)navy.mil or naval message following the 
guidelines in line with chapter 4 of reference (a).  The deadline 
for additional orders is 4 January 2022. 
    c.  Non-SCI Exams.  Exam ordering dates can be found on the NEAS 
website via MyNavy Portal at 
https://www.mnp.navy.mil/group/advancement-and-promotion/command-information.  

Select Command Advancement Tools, then NEAS Website. 
ESOs must verify TIR eligibility lists on the NEAS website during 
the following time periods: 
        (1) Initial exam ordering for non-SCI exams will be 
available from 28 November to 12 December 2021. 
        (2) Eligible candidates who were not added to the initial 
TIR list can be added to a supplemental TIR list.  Supplemental TIR 
lists will be available from 13 December 2021 to 18 January 2022. 
The deadline to order supplemental SELRES exams is 28 February 2022. 
    d.  Exams ordered after the TIR lists have closed and exams for 
PRISE-R Sailors shall be ordered using message formatted e-mail or 
naval message following the guidelines in chapter 4 of reference 
(a).  Ensure a point of contact is included in the submitted e-mail 
or message. 
    e.  Exams for CDCZ/ACOA Sailors or recalled reservists will be 
ordered by the command holding the service record of the Service 
Member.  Authority is granted for these candidates to be 
administered exams with the Active-Duty exam administration. 
However, SELRES, including CANREC candidates, are still required to 
take the cycle 110 SELRES exam and not the cycle 254 (E-7) or cycle 
255 (E-4 through E-6) Active-Duty exam. 
    f.  When an exam is not used during the normally scheduled 
timeline, do not destroy the exam prior to 1 April 2022.  Refer to 
paragraphs 4.f.(1) and 4.f.(2) below for requests to retain exams 
for late administration on the next drill weekend in March 2022. 
Approved late administrations must be administered prior to 1 April 
2022. 
        (1) Since SELRES candidates may take the NWAE anytime from 1 
February 2022 to 14 March 2022, except for E-7 candidates who must 
take it in February, annual training (AT) and additional duty for 
training (ADT) orders are not valid reasons for any Sailors to take 
the late exam.  ESOs shall ensure that Sailors take the NWAE prior 
to going on AT/ADT orders or when Sailors return from their AT/ADT. 
If a Sailor will be on AT/ADT during the entire time of the 
scheduled advancement exam window, then the ESO shall coordinate 
with the gaining command to forward the Sailors exam and EAW. 
        (2) Naval Education and Training Professional Development 
Center (NETPDC (N321)) has the final approval for all late exam 
administration requests, but all SELRES late exam requests must come 
through the Navy Reserve force ESOs prior to contacting NETPDC.  The 
command ESO must e-mail the Navy Reserve Force ESOs at 
CNRFC_Reserve_Forces_ESO(at)navy.mil and carbon copy their immediate 
superior in command ESOs for validation of their late exam 
administration request.  Once the Reserve Force ESOs validate the 
reason of the request, the command ESO will request approval from 
NETPDC to allow the Sailor to take the late exam.  A request for 
approval from NETPDC must be submitted with justification via e-mail 
to sfly_N321_exam_order(at)navy.mil for authorization to retain 
exams for late administration on the next drill weekend in March 
2022.  Ensure the reason for a requested delay and Commander, Navy 
Reserve Forces Command ESO validation is included. 
    g.  ESOs must verify the exam orders at the *View Previous Exam Orders* 
link via the NEAS website within 7 to 10 days of placing the order.  If exam 
order discrepancies are noted, contact the Fleet Services Branch NETPDC 
(N321) as listed on the NEAS website in the NETPDC (N321) Point of Contact 
Table. 
 
5.  Exam Administration and Answer Sheet Returns 
    a.  SELRES E-5 through E-6 and E-4 PRISE-R exam administrations will 
occur from 1 February through 14 March 2022.  SELRES E-7 exam administrations 
will occur from 1 through 28 February 2022. Administration for all late exams 
will follow guidelines in reference (a) and paragraph 4.f. of reference (b). 
    b.  Every effort should be made to spread the administration of 
the exams evenly throughout the exam administration period, in order 
to minimize the number of exam-takers at any one administration to 
ensure maximum social distancing. 
    c.  All commands should develop a plan to meet COVID-19 
mitigations.  Every effort should be made to ensure appropriate COVID-19 
mitigation measures are in place, to include, but not limited to, face 
coverings, adequate social distancing, available hand sanitizer, medical 
(questionnaire) screenings and temperature checks. 
    d.  Following the administration of exams, it is critical that 
ESOs expeditiously mail in answer sheet packages to NETPDC (N321). 
Do not hold exams until the end of the testing window.  Prompt 
return of answer sheets will help ensure results are released in a 
timely manner.  For answer sheet return instructions, refer to 
chapter 6 of reference (a). 
    e.  ESOs must check the exam toteboard on the NEAS website often 
to ensure answer sheets have been received and processed.  The 
toteboard can be accessed via MyNavy Portal at 
https://www.mnp.navy.mil/group/advancement-and-promotion/command-
information.  Select Command Advancement Tools, then Exam Toteboard. 
Erroneous answer sheets that will not be counted until they are 
processed successfully. 
 
6.  Discrepancy Correction 
    a.  A detailed discrepancy list can be found at the NEAS website 
via MyNavy Portal.  For guidance on discrepancy correction 
requirements, refer to chapters 3 and 7 of reference (a). 
    b.  Post-exam administration discrepancy correction 
correspondence with NETPDC (N321) is to be submitted using the EAW post-exam 
administration comments (PAC) function, refer to reference (e).  All 
corrections must have a CO/OIC letter and all required supporting 
documentation included as attachments.  Education point corrections require a 
submission of the Joint Service Transcript indicating the degree type and 
date of completion. 
    c.  For guidance on E-4 through E-6 candidates with missed exams due to 
assignment in CDCZ/ACOA, refer to chapter 6 of reference (a). A missed exam 
cycle EAW is required to be completed by selecting *Missed Cycle/Individual 
Augmentee* entry in the *EAW Special Circumstances* data entry field. 
    d.  Selection Board Eligibility Waivers 
        (1) CDCZ/ACOA Candidates.  As an additional enclosure to cycle 110 
letter of transmittal, commands with CDCZ/ACOA candidates should submit a 
list of selection board eligible candidates by activity as an additional 
enclosure with cycle 110 E-7 Letter of Transmittal.  This is a change to 
paragraph 614.f.(5) of reference (a). 
        (2) Non-CDCZ/ACOA Candidates.  Submit message formatted e-mail 
exception to policy for selection board eligibility waiver directly to 
Enlisted Plans and Policy Branch (OPNAV N132C) at NXAG_N132C(at)navy.mil, per 
paragraph 104 of reference (a).  This is a change to paragraph 614.f.(5) of 
reference (a). 
 
7.  NWAE Results.  Selection board eligibility results will be provided via 
Bureau of Naval Personnel (BUPERS) On-line to authorized command 
representatives prior to release of profile sheets.  See chapter 7 of 
reference (a) for additional information on selection board eligibility and 
advancement results. 
 
8.  Any additional information regarding this cycle will be posted on the 
NEAS website. 
 
9.  Points of Contact 
    a.  MyNavy Career Center (MNCC) is available 24/7, by phone at 
(833) 330-MNCC (833) 330-6622 or via e-mail at askmncc(at)navy.mil. 
    b.  SCI exam questions and orders via phone at (850) 473 
5867/DSN 753 or via e-mail at sfly_cryptologic.products(at)navy.mil. 
    c.  Non-SCI exam orders by phone at (850) 473-6148/DSN 753 or 
via e-mail at sfly_n321_exam_order(at)navy.mil. 
    d.  NWAE exam records, and discrepancies by phone at (850) 473- 
6148/DSN 753 or via EAW PAC function. 
 
10.  Any additional information regarding this cycle, to include the exam 
verbatim and other related documents, will be posted on MyNavy Portal 
at https://www.mnp.navy.mil/group/advancement-and-promotion/command-information. 
 
11.  This NAVADMIN will remain in effect until superseded or canceled, 
whichever occurs first. 
 
12.  Released by Vice Admiral John B. Nowell, Jr, N1.// 
 
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[CCDA GUIDANCE TO COMMANDERS]

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NARR/REF A IS THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE MEMO MANDATING CORONAVIRUS DISEASE 
2019 VACCINATION FOR DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE SERVICE MEMBERS. 
REF B IS ALNAV 062/21, 2021-2022 DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY MANDATORY COVID-19 
VACCINATION POLICY.   
REF C IS NAVADMIN 190/21, 2021-2022 NAVY MANDATORY COVID-19 VACCINATION AND 
REPORTING POLICY.   
REF D IS NAVADMIN 225/21, COVID-19 CONSOLIDATED DISPOSITION AUTHORITY (CCDA). 
REF E IS BUMEDINST 6230.15B, IMMUNIZATIONS AND CHEMOPROPHYLAXIS FOR THE 
PREVENTION OF INFECTIOUS DISEASE. 
REF F IS BUPERSINST 1730.11A, STANDARDS AND PROCEDURES GOVERNING THE 
ACCOMMODATION OF RELIGIOUS PRACTICES.    
REF G IS MILPERSMAN 1730-020, IMMUNIZATION EXEMPTIONS FOR RELIGIOUS BELIEFS.    
REF H IS BUMEDNOTE 6300, NAVY CORONAVIRUS DISEASE 2019 VACCINE MEDICAL 
TEMPORARY, AND MEDICAL PERMANENT EXEMPTION FOR MEDICAL CONTRAINDICATION 
APPROVAL PROCESS.   
REF I IS MILPERSMAN 1910-154, SEPARATION BY REASON OF ENTRY LEVEL PERFORMANCE 
AND CONDUCT.   
REF J IS MILPERSMAN 1910-600, FORWARDING CASES TO THE SEPARATION AUTHORITY 
(SA).   
REF K IS NAVADMIN 249/21, CCDA REPORTING REQUIREMENTS.   
REF L IS MILPERSMAN 1611-010, OFFICER PERFORMANCE AND SEPARATIONS FOR CAUSE.   
REF M IS MILPERSMAN 1616-040, ENLISTED PERFORMANCE (E-6/7/8/9).   
REF N IS MILPERSMAN 1610-015, DOCUMENTATION ON FITNESS REPORTS AND 
PERFORMANCE EVALUATIONS FOR FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DEPLOYABILITY OR INDIVIDUAL 
MEDICAL READINESS.   
REF O IS BUPERSINST 1610.10E, NAVY PERFORMANCE EVALUATION SYSTEM.   
REF P IS MILPERSMAN 1616-050, ENLISTED PERFORMANCE (E-5 AND BELOW).    
REF Q IS MILPERSMAN 1320-308, PERMANENT CHANGE OF STATION (PCS) TRANSFER 
ORDER EXECUTION.   
REF R IS POLICY DECISION MEMORANDUM 003-06, ASSIGNMENT INCENTIVE PAY 
PROGRAM.   
REF S IS POLICY DECISION MEMORANDUM 002-21, SEA DUTY INCENTIVE PAY PROGRAM.   
REF T IS OPNAVINST 1160.6C, SPECIAL DUTY ASSIGNMENT PAY PROGRAM.   
REF U IS OPNAVINST 1160.8B, SELECTIVE REENLISTMENT BONUS PROGRAM.    
REF V IS OPNAVINST 1520.23C, GRADUATE EDUCATION.   
REF W IS MILPERSMAN 1160-040, EXTENSION OF ENLISTMENTS. 
REF X IS SECNAVINST 1420.2B, FROCKING OF COMMISSIONED OFFICERS.   
REF Y IS BUPERSINST 1430.16G, ADVANCEMENT MANUAL FOR ENLISTED PERSONNEL OF 
THE U.S. NAVY AND U.S. NAVY RESERVE.   
REF Z IS SECNAVINST 1420.3, DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY COMMISSIONED OFFICER 
PROMOTION PROGRAM.   
REF AA IS SECNAVINST 1412.6M, PROMOTION OF OFFICERS TO THE GRADE OF 
LIEUTENANT (JUNIOR GRADE) IN THE NAVY AND TO THE GRADE OF FIRST LIEUTENANT IN 
THE MARINE CORPS. 
 
RMKS/1.  Purpose.  This NAVADMIN provides guidance to Commanders regarding 
Navy service members who fail to obey a lawful order by refusing the COVID-19 
vaccine directed in references (a) through (c). 
 
2.  Policy.  In order to ensure a fully vaccinated force, U.S. Navy policy is 
to process for separation all Navy service members who refuse the lawful 
order to receive the COVID-19 vaccination and do not have an approved 
exemption.  Specific administrative actions are directed herein, however, 
additional administrative actions and any punitive actions based solely on 
vaccine refusal continue to be withheld. 
 
2.a.  The least favorable characterization of service for Navy service 
members refusing the vaccine, without extenuating circumstances, will be 
GENERAL (under honorable conditions).  A general discharge will, at the 
discretion of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), result in the loss of 
eligibility for some VA benefits such as the GI Bill, to include the transfer 
of GI Bill benefits to dependents. 
 
2.b.  Navy service members with approved or pending COVID-19 vaccination 
exemption requests shall not be processed for separation or be subject to the 
other administrative actions described in this NAVADMIN due solely to their 
lack of COVID-19 vaccination.  However, in line with reference (d), Navy 
service members who are not vaccinated, regardless of exemption status, may 
be temporarily reassigned with concurrence of the first flag officer in the 
administrative chain of command based on operational readiness and mission 
requirements.  Where applicable, the first flag officer in the operational 
chain of command should be notified regarding temporary reassignments. 
 
2.c.  Navy service members whose COVID-19 vaccination exemption request is 
denied are required to receive the COVID-19 vaccine as directed by the 
exemption adjudicating authority or commence vaccination within 5 days of 
being notified of the denial, if the exemption adjudicating authority does 
not specify.  Navy service members who refuse the COVID-19 vaccine after 
expiration of the specified time to commence vaccination, will be processed 
for separation and be subject to the other administrative actions described 
in this NAVADMIN and reference (d). 
 
2.d.  Navy service members who initiate vaccination such that they cannot 
meet the deadline described in references (b) and (c) or the applicable 
deadline established by receipt of an exemption denial, should notify their 
chain of command as soon as possible.  The Navy service members command must 
expeditiously report the case to the COVID Consolidated Disposition Authority 
via *PERS-834(at)navy.mil* for officers and 
*PERS832COVIDVAXADSEPS(at)us.navy.mil* for enlisted, in order to expedite 
determination regarding whether to initiate or suspend administrative 
separation and the other actions directed by this NAVADMIN. 
 
2.e.  Notwithstanding the policy to separate Navy service members refusing 
the vaccine, each and every Navy service member shall be treated with dignity 
and respect at all times throughout the execution of the policies described 
herein. 
 
3.  Definitions. 
 
3.a.  Navy Service Members.  Active-duty service members and service members 
in the Selected Reserve only.  Service members in the Individual Ready 
Reserve and U.S. Naval Academy (USNA) and Naval Reserve Officers Training 
Corps (ROTC) midshipmen remain subject to the vaccine mandates in references 
(a) through (c), but will be adjudicated per their governing instructions. 
 
3.b.  Active-Duty Navy Service Members.  Active-duty Navy service members 
include members of the Active Component and members of the Reserve Component 
on active duty in a full time support (FTS) status (also known as Training 
and Administration of the Reserve (TAR)). 
 
3.c.  Refusing the Vaccine.  A Navy service member refusing the vaccine is 
one who has: (1) received a lawful order to be fully vaccinated against 
COVID-19, (2) is not or will not be fully vaccinated on the date required by 
the order, and (3) does not have a pending or approved exemption request per 
references (e) through (h). 
 
3.d.  Fully Vaccinated.  Service members are considered fully vaccinated two 
weeks after completing an approved COVID-19 vaccination series per reference 
(c). 
 
3.e.  Commanders.  Commanders, Commanding Officers and Officers-in-Charge of 
naval units or organizations. 
 
4.  General Guidance. 
 
4.a.  Continue to hold submission of administrative separation (ADSEP) cases 
or convening administrative separation boards until directed by the CCDA. 
 
4.a.(1).  Final directions for submission of misconduct and ADSEP requests 
based solely on vaccine refusal are expected to be promulgated during the 
first week of December 2021.  In preparation for submission, Commanders shall 
prepare Reports of Misconduct, applicable NAVPERS 1070/613s and any other 
supporting documents. Templates and additional information can be found at 
 
*https://www.mynavyhr.navy.mil/Career-Management/Personnel-Conduct-
Sep/Officer-Performance-Separation/* and
*https://www.mynavyhr.navy.mil/Career-Management/Personnel-Conduct-
Sep/Enlisted-Separations/*.  A NAVPERS 1070/613 specifically written for
Navy service members who refuse the COVID-19 vaccine is located at
*https://www.mnp.navy.mil/group/navy-covid-19-reporting*   
for Commanders use. 
 
4.a.(2).  Entry Level Separation (ELS).  Commanders will continue separation 
of Navy enlisted service members refusing the vaccine who meet ELS criteria 
per MILPERSMAN (MPM) 1910-154.  In accordance with MPM 1910-600, forward 
completed administrative separation records to PERS-832 via email at 
*PERS832COVIDVAXADSEPS(at)us.navy.mil* for filing in members official 
military personnel file (OMPF). 
 
4.b.  Commanders will notify those Navy service members refusing the vaccine 
who are executing funded or no-cost TAD orders for training, or any other 
official purpose, to halt their assigned activity and return to their command 
within five working days. 
 
4.c.  Generally, Navy service members refusing the vaccine will continue in 
their assigned duties pending adjudication of separation processing and other 
applicable administrative actions described within this NAVADMIN.  Commanders 
shall ensure appropriate risk mitigations remain in place to prevent the 
spread of COVID-19.  If, in the Commanders judgment, a local reassignment 
becomes necessary, Commanders should coordinate disposition and timing with 
their Immediate Superior in Command (ISIC). 
 
5.  Administrative Disposition Guidance. 
 
5.a.  The data reporting required by NAVADMIN 249/21, reference (k), meets 
the requirements of MPM 1611-010 (officers) and MPM 1616-040 (enlisted) to 
inform PERS-834 (officers) and PERS-832 (enlisted) of incidents that could 
result in adverse action for officers and enlisted (E-6 through E-
9).  However, if a Navy service member refusing the vaccine (including those 
E5 and below) has a pending transfer,  promotion or advancement: submit the 
additional information, as described below, as soon as feasible to ensure 
appropriate preemptive action is taken.  Include *COVID-19 Vaccine Refusal* 
in the subject line of the email. 
 
5.a.(1).  Officers.  Email *PERS-834(at)navy.mil* with members name, rank, 
brief description of the offense (e.g. COVID-19 Vaccine Refusal), pending 
promotion/advancement status, and the commands POC (Name, rank/rate, email 
and phone number). 
 
5.a.(2).  Enlisted.  Email *PERS832COVIDVAXADSEPS(at)us.navy.mil* with 
members name, rank and rate, brief description of the offense (e.g. COVID-19 
Vaccine Refusal), pending promotion/advancement status, and the commands POC 
(Name, rank/rate, email and phone number). 
 
6.  Documentation in Fitness Reports and Enlisted Evaluations. 
 
6.a.  Officers. 
 
6.a.(1).  In accordance with reference (d), within 30 days of a Navy service 
member refusing the vaccine, the reporting senior shall issue an adverse 
special Fitness Report (FITREP) per MPM 1610-015 and BUPERSINST 
1610.10E.  These reports should be submitted no earlier than the *to* date 
described below. 
 
6.a.(2).  The adverse special FITREP will document failure of the member to 
comply with Individual Medical Readiness responsibilities as outlined 
below.  The adverse special FITREP shall document other facts as appropriate, 
including any additional misconduct associated with vaccine refusal, as 
described in BUPERSINST 1610.10E.  The *to* date in block 15 of this adverse 
special FITREP will be as follows: 2021Nov28 (active duty service members and 
FTS/TAR), 2021Dec28 (SELRES).  For Navy service members who requested an 
exemption which was denied and subsequently refuse the vaccine, the *to* date 
in block 15 shall be 14 days after expiration of the specified time to 
commence vaccination as discussed in para 2.c. or the applicable date 
specified in the previous sentence, whichever is later. 
 
6.a.(3).  The adverse special FITREP will contain no greater than a 2.0 in 
block 35 (Military Bearing/Character) and no greater than a 2.0 in block 38 
(Leadership).  Block 42 (Promotion Recommendation) will be marked as 
*Significant Problems*.  The following sentence must be the opening statement 
in block 41: *Member failed to maintain deployability or individual readiness 
standards by refusing the order to receive the COVID-19 vaccine.*  A report 
without these marks and this statement will be rejected and returned for 
correction. 
 
6.b.  Enlisted members. 
 
6.b.(1).  In accordance with reference (d), within 30 days of a Navy service 
member refusing the vaccine, the reporting senior shall issue an adverse 
special evaluation per MPM 1610-015 and BUPERSINST 1610.10E.  The adverse 
special evaluation will document failure of the member to comply with 
Individual Medical Readiness responsibilities as outlined below.  The adverse 
special evaluation shall document other facts as appropriate, including any 
additional misconduct associated with vaccine refusal, as described in 
BUPERSINST 1610.10E.  The *to* date in block 15 of this adverse special 
evaluation will be as follows:  2021Nov28 (active duty service members and 
FTS/TAR), 2021Dec28 (SELRES).  For Navy service members who requested an 
exemption which was denied and subsequently refuse the vaccine, the *to* date 
in block 15 shall be 14 days after expiration of the specified time to 
commence vaccination as discussed in para 2.c. or the applicable date 
specified in the previous sentence, whichever is later.  These reports should 
be submitted no earlier than the *to* date described above. 
 
6.b.(2).  E-1 to E-6 Evaluations.  The adverse special evaluation will 
contain no greater than a 2.0 in block 36 (Military Bearing/Character) and no 
greater than a 2.0 in block 39 (Leadership).  Block 45 (Promotion 
Recommendation) will be marked as *Significant Problems* and block 47 
(Retention) will be marked as *Not Recommended*.  The following sentence must 
be the opening statement in block 43: *Member failed to maintain 
deployability or individual readiness standards by refusing the order to 
receive the COVID-19 vaccine.*  A report without these marks and this 
statement will be rejected and returned for correction. 
 
6.b.(3).  E-7 to E-9 Evaluations.  The adverse special evaluation will 
contain no greater than a 2.0 in block 37 (Character) and no greater than a 
2.0 in block 33 (Deckplate Leadership).  Block 42 (Promotion Recommendation) 
will be marked as *Significant Problems*. The following sentence must be the 
opening statement in block 41: *Member failed to maintain deployability or 
individual readiness standards by refusing the order to receive the COVID-19 
vaccine.*  A report without these marks and this statement will be rejected 
and returned for correction. 
 
7.  Permanent Change of Station (PCS) orders execution guidance. Navy service 
members refusing the vaccine who are under PCS orders will adhere to the 
following guidance. 
 
7.a.  Navy service members and dependents who have not yet initiated PCS 
travel shall not execute orders.  Commands are directed to contact Navy 
Personnel Command (NPC) for follow-on guidance per MPM 1611-010, MPM 1616-
040, and MPM 1616-050.  NPC is standing by to address each specific case and 
will authorize entitlements based on current location and situation. 
 
7.b.  For Navy service members and/or dependents who have already initiated 
PCS travel, detaching and gaining commands shall make every effort to contact 
those service members to advise them of the requirements of this 
message.  The service member should contact their detailer directly and each 
case will be evaluated by NPC on a case by case basis.  Commands are directed 
to contact NPC for follow-on guidance per MPM 1611-010, MPM 1616-040 and MPM 
1616-050. Per MPM 1320-308, members traveling under orders are considered to 
be attached to the gaining command. 
 
7.c.  Commanders should contact their ISIC to discuss impacts on manning 
resulting from this PCS orders execution guidance.  ISICs should discuss 
manning impacts with their respective Type Commander N1, officer and enlisted 
community detailers, and placement coordinator (PERS 4013). 
 
7.d.  For new accession Navy service members in the accession training 
pipeline, (e.g. Recruit Training Command and A and C Schools) who refuse the 
vaccine and do not have a pending exemption request, Commanders will 
immediately interrupt their training, place them in an Interrupted 
Instruction (II) status and hold them at current activity. 
 
7.e.  For new accession Navy service members in the accession training 
pipeline, (e.g. Recruit Training Command and A and C Schools) who have a 
pending exemption request, Commanders will continue their accession level 
training (including transfer between schools), but will not transfer them to 
their ultimate assignment until adjudication of their exemption 
request.  Once complete with all available accession level training, 
Commanders will place the service member in an Interrupted Instruction (II) 
status and hold them at current activity until the exemption request is 
adjudicated. 
 
8.  Bonuses, Special Pays and Incentive Pays.  Navy service members refusing 
the vaccine may not enter into any new agreements for bonuses, special pays, 
or incentive pays and any unearned portion of current bonuses, special pays 
and incentive pays will be recouped in accordance with references (r) through 
(u).  Examples include, but are not limited to, the following: career 
retention bonuses, enlistment bonuses and incentive pays (such as flight 
pay). Bonuses, special pays and incentive pays become unearned when a Navy 
service member refusing the vaccine is no longer performing duties for which 
they are receiving such a bonus, special pay, or incentive pay (i.e. removed 
from assignment). 
 
8.a.  Bonuses, special pays and incentive pays become unearned as soon as one 
of the following criteria is met: 
 
8.a.(1).  Removed from the assignment. 
 
8.a.(2).  Associated NEC/AQD/warfare qualification is removed. 
 
8.a.(3).  Separated. 
 
8.b.  Actions required by Commanders with regard to special and incentive 
pays. 
 
8.b.(1).  For assignment or incentive pays, if a Navy service member is 
removed from an assignment, the Commander shall notify the office responsible 
for any special and incentive pays of the change of assignment.  For 
Assignment Incentive Pay (AIP), notify PERS-40DD via email at 
*Mill_aip(at)navy.mil*.  For Special Duty Incentive Pay notify PERS-40DD via 
email at *Mill_sdip(at)navy.mil*.  For Special Duty Assignment Pay, notify 
the servicing Personnel Support Detachment/Transaction Support Center and the 
rating detailer. 
 
8.b.(2).  For bonuses, if a Navy service member is removed from an assignment 
and is no longer eligible for a bonus, notify the office responsible for that 
bonus.  For Selective Reenlistment Bonuses, notify OPNAV (N130) via email at 
*nxag_N130D(at)navy.mil*. 
 
8.b.(3).  Upon removal from an assignment, Commanders will ensure the NAVPERS 
1070/613 specifically written for Navy service members refusing the vaccine 
is completed and saved in the service members electronic service 
record.  This NAVPERs 1070/613 can be found at 
*https://www.mnp.navy.mil/group/navy-covid-19-reporting*.
 
 
9.  Education.  Navy service members refusing the vaccine are not eligible to 
continue Navy education opportunities and those who fail to complete a 
service obligation incurred for participating in Navy funded full-time, part-
time, or off-duty education programs per OPNAVINST 1520.23C will be required 
to reimburse the cost of the education received, prorated for the obligated 
time served. 
 
9.a.  Institutional Education.  Navy service members refusing the vaccine who 
incurred a service obligation for an education benefit (e.g. USNA, ROTC, 
Naval Postgraduate School, Health Professional Scholarship Program or in-
residence Professional Military Education), will have any unearned portion of 
that education benefit recouped if separated before completing the service 
obligation.  Navy service members refusing the vaccine (as defined in para. 
3) currently enrolled in such an education program will be dis-enrolled from 
their program as soon as feasible and held at their institution or command 
pending administrative separation.  Note: Current USNA and ROTC Midshipmen 
will be adjudicated by governing instructions as discussed in para. 3.a. 
 
9.b.  Tuition Assistance (TA).  Navy service members refusing the vaccine are 
ineligible to receive TA.  Commanders must withdraw command approval for any 
TA courses not yet convened.  Commanders will direct withdrawal from TA 
courses which have convened and require proof of withdrawal.  Navy service 
members will be responsible for reimbursing the Navy for the amount listed on 
the TA Authorization Voucher.  Officers administratively separated prior to 
completing the statutory two year obligation for receipt of TA will incur a 
debt. 
 
9.c.  SkillBridge.  Navy service members refusing the vaccine are not 
eligible to participate in the SkillBridge program.  Commanders will 
immediately remove SkillBridge approval and recall Navy service members 
refusing the vaccine as indicated below. 
 
9.c.(1).  Navy service members assigned to commands in the Continental United 
States (CONUS) will return to their permanent duty station at their own cost 
within five days of recall order.  If the command is deployed or underway, 
Sailors will report to the Transient Personnel Detachment in their home port. 
 
9.c.(2).  Navy service members assigned to commands outside the Continental 
United States (OCONUS) will report to the nearest CONUS Transient Personnel 
Detachment at their own cost as directed by their command within five days of 
recall order. 
 
9.d.  Navy Credentialing Opportunities Online (COOL).  Navy service members 
refusing the vaccine are not eligible for Navy COOL funding for examinations 
or related credentialing fees.  Commanders will withdraw approval of 
unexecuted vouchers and withhold future voucher approval for Navy service 
members refusing the vaccine. 
 
10.  Navy Training.  In cases where there is a clearly defined service 
obligation that is not met, the cost of Navy training will be recouped, 
prorated to the obligated time served.  Additionally, each case of a Navy 
service member refusing the vaccine will be evaluated for recoupment of 
training costs based on individual circumstances such as total cost, service 
obligation, and the Navy’s realized return on investment for training 
received. 
 
11.  Reenlistments and Extensions.  Navy service members refusing the vaccine 
are not eligible for re-enlistment, and may not extend their enlistment.  If 
a Navy service member refusing the vaccine has entered into an extension 
agreement that is not yet operative (has not yet taken effect), Commanders 
must cancel these agreements to extend enlistment.  The inoperative extension 
can be cancelled by the personnel office by completing the cancellation 
section of NAVPERS 1070/621 or NAVPERS 1070/622 and processing the 
corresponding NSIPS event per MPM 1160-040. 
 
12.  Promotion and Advancement.  Navy service members refusing the vaccine 
who are in a frocked status should be defrocked as soon as feasible (officers 
per SECNAVINST 1420.2B, enlisted per BUPERSINST 1430.16G).  Spot promoted 
officers refusing the vaccine should be replaced as soon as feasible.  Once 
removed from the applicable spot promote billet, the command should contact 
the members detailer and PERS-806 to remove the spot promotion. 
 
12.a.  Officer Promotion Delay.  Commanders shall delay the promotion of any 
officer refusing the vaccine and shall submit a NAVPERS 1070/13 to 
*NPC_promotionwithholds.fct(at)navy.mil* stating the members promotion is 
delayed due to COVID-19 vaccine refusal (per SECNAVINST 1420.3 or SECNAVINST 
1412.6M).  Delays shall be based upon pending administrative action and 
physical qualification. Navy Personnel Command will make formal written 
notice to the officer following notification from the Commander.  A NAVPERS 
1070/613 specifically written for Navy service members who refuse 
the COVID-19 vaccine is located at 
*https://www.mnp.navy.mil/group/navy-covid-19-reporting* for Commanders use. 
 
12.b.  Enlisted Advancement Withhold.  Commanders shall withhold the 
advancements of any enlisted member refusing the vaccine, to include 
preventing automatic Time-In-Rate advancements for E-2/E-3 and advancement 
for any Sailors in a frocked status for paygrades E-3 through E-9. 
 
12.c.  Enlisted Advancement Withdrawal.  The date of the special adverse 
evaluation from paragraph 6.b. above constitutes a permanent withdrawal of 
advancement recommendation effective as of the date of the reporting seniors 
signature.  An example NAVPERS 1070/13 for enlisted members pending 
advancement is available in BUPERSINST 1430.16G, Chapter 7. 
 
13.  Community sponsor flag officers are authorized to make determinations 
within their communities regarding removal of warfare qualifications, 
additional qualification designations (AQD), Navy Enlisted Classifications 
(NEC), or sub-specialties for Navy service members refusing the vaccine.  Any 
decision to remove warfare qualifications, AQDs, NECs, or sub-specialties 
shall be consistent with current community policies and normal practices for 
Navy service members who do not maintain deployability or individual 
readiness through their own actions.  These decisions, when based solely on 
refusing the vaccine, must be administrative in nature rather than punitive. 
 
14.  If in doubt as to how to adjudicate issues related to a Navy service 
member refusing the vaccine, Commanders should seek guidance from their chain 
of command, their staff judge advocate, and/or the CCDA before acting.  In 
all cases, Commanders are accountable to ensure the health and safety of 
their command while treating every Navy service member with dignity and 
respect. 
 
15.  Points of contact. 
My Navy Career Center:  833-330-6622, *askmncc(at)navy.mil*. 
Retirements and Separations (PERS-8): *MILL_Pers-8(at)navy.mil*, 
(901) 874-3264. 
Bonus Programs, Special and Incentive Pays (OPNAV N130D): 
*nxag_n130d(at)navy.mil*. 
Enlisted Force Plans and Policy (OPNAV N132): *NXAG_N132C(AT)navy.mil*. 
OPNAV POC: CAPT Jason Grizzle, *ALTN_N1_NAVY_SCR.FCT(AT)NAVY.MIL*. 
 
16.  Released by VADM John B. Nowell, Jr, COVID Consolidated Disposition 
Authority. 
 
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[Nov 2021 Sailor to Sailor]

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[Navy Releases New Guidance on Separating Sailors for Vaccine Refusal]

Sailors who are not granted an exemption for the COVID-19 vaccine will have five days to initiate the vaccination process before facing separation, according to new Navy guidance.

Active-duty sailors must be fully vaccinated by Nov. 28, unless they have a pending or approved exemption, according to previous naval guidance. Fully vaccinated means they are two-weeks-post the second shot of the FDA-approved Pfizer shot, the emergency use authorized-Moderna vaccine or the single-dose Johnson and Johnson version.

In order for active-duty sailors to meet this deadline, they would have needed to receive the last shot on Sunday. Reservists have until Dec. 28 to be fully vaccinated.

[Department of Defense Releases Annual Demographics Report — Modest Increase of Women in the Active Duty Force]

While the overall size and racial diversity of our military remained steady, the number of women serving in the active duty force, both enlisted and officers has grown slightly, according to the newly released 2020 Demographics Profile of the Military Community report.

The demographics profile of the military community is an annual report on the demographic makeup of the military community, including service members and their dependents. This year’s release of official DoD data is fully interactive, enabling users to customize how they view the latest data on the military community.

[PMK-EE Deadline for Cycle 254]

The PMK-EE Deadline for Cycle 254 of the E-7 exam is November 30, 2021.

[UPDATES TO THE NAVY LEADER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM]

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NARR/REF A IS CHIEF OF NAVAL OPERATIONS LETTER, NAVY LEADER DEVELOPMENT 
FRAMEWORK 3.0.   
REF B IS OPNAVINST 5351.2B, ENLISTED LEADER DEVELOPMENT CONTINUUM.   
REF C IS THE NAVAL MILITARY PERSONNEL MANUAL ARTICLE 1301-906, NAVY OFFICER 
LEADERSHIP CONTINUUM TRAINING.// 
 
RMKS/1.  This NAVADMIN announces three significant changes to the leader 
development paths outlined in the Navy Leader Development Framework 
(NLDF).  These requirements will be incorporated into future revisions of 
references (a) and (b).  Reference (a) outlines how our Navy will develop 
leaders who demonstrate operational excellence, strong character and 
resilience at every level of seniority. 
 
2.  Enlisted Leader Development (ELD).  Reference (b) states that the various 
levels of ELD replaced similar levels of the now-defunct Petty Officer 
Selectee Leadership Courses.  ELD courses are to be completed while in 
current paygrade (i.e., all E-5 Sailors must complete the Intermediate Leader 
Development Course (ILDC) while serving as an E-5 and prior to eligibility 
for advancement to E-6). The Foundational Leader Development Course (FLDC) is 
for Sailors in paygrades E-3 and E-4.  The ILDC is for Sailors in paygrade  
E-5. The Advanced Leader Development Course (ALDC) is for Sailors in paygrade 
E-6.  ILDC and ALDC will be a prerequisite for advancement to E-6 and E-7 
respectively, starting in calendar year 2025.  FLDC will still be available 
but will not be a requirement for eligibility for advancement. 
    a.  Naval Leadership and Ethics Command (NLEC) San Diego and NLEC Dam 
Neck are responsible for training all Command-Navy Leader Development 
Facilitators (C-NLDF) in the Fleet.  Only Chief Petty Officers (CPO), Senior 
Chief Petty Officers (SCPO), or Master Chief Petty Officers (MCPO) who have 
attended and passed the C-NLDF course may facilitate FLDC, ILDC, and ALDC 
classes.  Previously qualified Master Mobile Team Trainers must maintain 
their qualification through NLEC San Diego and NLEC Dam Neck in order to 
qualify new C-NLDF facilitators.  A minimum of two qualified facilitators are 
required to conduct any of these courses at a local command. Command Master 
Chiefs (CMDCM) are responsible for managing the number of qualified C-NLDFs 
and tracking the number Sailors who have completed ELD courses at their 
commands in the Fleet Training Management and Planning System (FLTMPS). 
    b.  The FLDC, ILDC and ALDC classes can be completed either virtually by 
NLEC staff or in-person by NLEC staff or trained C-NLDFs.  The C-NLDF course 
and the Chief Petty Officer Leader Development Course (CPO-LDC) will only be 
offered as in-person learning.  Only certified C-NLDFs at the SCPO or MCPO 
level who are CPO-LDC qualified may facilitate CPO-LDC.  NLEC San Diego and 
NLEC Dam Neck currently offer CPO-LDC and will be responsible for the 
certification of CPO-LDC facilitators.  CPO-LDC will be a prerequisite for 
advancement to E-8 commencing with the Fiscal Year 2026 Selection 
Board.  Units will also enter and verify documentation of completion in 
FLTMPS for CPOs attending CPO-LDC. 
    c.  Leader development for MCPOs that are not on a community-specific 
command track will be completed in conjunction with the Senior Leader Course 
(SLC) identified in paragraph 4 below. 
 
3.  Intermediate Leadership Course (ILC).  This course offers one week of 
high-impact, professional learning experiences intended to facilitate and 
foster the growth of motivated and engaged leaders who are dedicated to 
building effective teams and implementing a command vision.  This is 
accomplished through an emphasis on self-awareness, decision science, ethical 
decision making, bias awareness and in-class engagements concentrated on 
developing and enhancing the skills required to inspire, connect and 
strengthen the performance of our Navy team. 
    a.  The ILC is required for all intermediate-level officers with 
7 to 12 years of commissioned service and serves as the formal linkage 
between the Division Officer Leadership Course and applicable leadership 
courses for more senior officers.  While the course may be completed in 
conjunction with other required community-specific training, such as an 
established department head (DH) pipeline in line with exhibit 1 of reference 
(c), assignment to DH positions or positions of similar responsibility are 
not a consideration for attendance. 
    b.  The ILC is offered at NLEC Newport, NLEC San Diego and NLEC Dam 
Neck.  Unit commanders, commanding officers and officers-in-charge will 
ensure officers meeting the requirements outlined in reference (c), as 
clarified in paragraph 3a, have the opportunity to attend ILC.  Units will 
also enter and verify documentation of completion in FLTMPS for each officer 
attending ILC. 
 
4.  Senior Leader Course (SLC).  This course offers one week of high-impact, 
professional learning experiences intended to facilitate the empowerment of 
adaptive and inspirational leaders to recognize and embrace their ability to 
influence and shape organizations.  This is accomplished through a focus on 
self-awareness, decision science, shaping organizational behavior, ethical 
decision making, bias awareness and resilience. 
   a.  The SLC is required for all Active-Duty officers who have been 
selected for or newly promoted to Commander (O-5) and are not on a community-
specific command track in line with reference (c). Additionally, this course 
is recommended for Active-Duty MCPOs.  Due to class size limitations, 
officers and MCPOs who have been selected for a training path requiring their 
attendance at the command master chief/command senior enlisted leader/chief 
of the boat, prospective executive officer, and/or prospective commanding 
officer leadership courses will not attend SLC.  However, attendance at SLC 
does not prohibit future opportunities for selection to a command track. 
    b.  The SLC is offered at NLEC Newport, NLEC San Diego and NLEC Dam 
Neck.  Unit commanders, commanding officers and officers-in- charge will 
ensure officers and MCPOs meeting the requirements outlined in reference (c), 
as clarified in paragraph 4a, have the opportunity to attend SLC.  Units will 
also enter and verify documentation of completion in FLTMPS for each officer 
or MCPO attending SLC. 
 
5.  Points of Contact 
    a.  ELD.  CMDCM Chad Lunsford, NLEC San Diego, CA at  
(619) 556-7270/DSN 556, or via e-mail at chad.lunsford(at)navy.mil. 
    b.  ILC and SLC.  CDR Jill Skeet, NLEC Newport, RI at  
(401) 841-7438/DSN 841, or via e-mail at denita.j.skeet(at)navy.mil. 
 
6.  This NAVADMIN will remain in effect until superseded or canceled. 
 
7.  Released by Vice Admiral John B. Nowell, Jr, N1.// 
 
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[Nov 2021 Family Connection Newsletter]

November - Navy family news

[Navy Approves Five Permanent Medical, No Religious Exemptions for COVID-19 Vaccine to Date]

The Navy has so far approved five exemptions for the required COVID-19 vaccination — all medical, a Navy official told USNI News.

The service has approved five permanent medical exemptions for the COVID-19 vaccine so far, said Navy spokesperson Lt. Cmdr. Andrew DeGarmo. No one has been separated or discharged, as of Nov. 1, for not receiving the vaccine and the final snapshot will likely not be ready until Nov. 28, DeGarmo said.

The Navy has not released how many administrative exemptions — which is the category religious exemptions fall under — have been granted in terms of the COVID-19 vaccine, which is mandatory for all active-duty sailors and reservists. However, the Navy has not approved a religious waiver for vaccinations in the past seven years, DeGarmo said.

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RESERVE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM. REF D IS ALNAVRESFOR 025/20 DATED
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RMKS/1. The Navy Reserve executes two co-equal missions, providing
the Navy with both strategic depth and operational support. Since
2001, the Navy Reserves prioritization of operational support has
come at the expense of strategic depth. Moving forward, the Navy
Reserve will reorient to build strategic depth in alignment with
refs (a and b), which direct a returned focus on maritime missions.
While operational support remains valuable, support provided will
contribute directly to Sailors mobilization-to-billet readiness per 
ref (d), enhancing the Navy's strategic depth. Existing
nomenclature emphasizing operational support will be revised to fit
the emerging strategic environment.
2. Ref (e) outlines the implementation of new Navy Reserve
nomenclature to better reflect Reserve Force priorities of
warfighting readiness and the mass activation of Sailors in support
of Fleet requirements. Approved changes are listed below in the
following format: [OLD NAME]/[NEW NAME]
 A. The following changes are already implemented per ref (c):
 (1). Operational Support Officer (OSO)/Reserve Program Director
 (RPD)
 (2). Navy Reserve Augment Unit (NRAU)/Navy Reserve Readiness
 Unit (NRRU)
 B. The following changes are effective immediately
 (1). Commissioned Unit/Operational Unit
 (2). Operational Support Plan (OSPLAN)/Readiness Generation Plan
 (3). Operational Support Unit (OSU)/Readiness Support Unit (RSU)
 a. OSU Officer-in-charge (OIC) will transition to NOSC
 Department Head
 (4). Full Time Support (FTS)/Training and Administration of the
 Reserve (TAR)
 a. While TAR will become the service specific term for the
 Navy Reserve, FTS remains a joint term per DODI 1205.18, and
 will remain an accurate overarching term.
 C. The following changes are effective pending Secretary of the
 Navy approval, estimate 01 Jan 2022. Until approved, legacy terms
 should continue to be used in all official correspondence.
 (1). Reserve Component Command (RCC)/Readiness and Mobilization
 Command (RMC)
 (2). Navy Operational Support Center (NOSC)/Navy Reserve Center
 (NRC)
3. Commands are direct to incorporate the new nomenclature in
paragraphs 2.A and 2.B into instructions and official documents
during the next scheduled revisions. Specific guidance regarding
implementation of the new nomenclature in paragraph 2.C, including
funding, will be provided via separate correspondence once approved.
4. Released by RADM J. A. Schommer, Deputy Commander, Navy Reserve
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NARR/REF A IS ALNAV 062/21, 2021-2022 DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY MANDATORY COVID-
19 VACCINATION POLICY.  
REF B IS NAVADMIN 190/21, 2021-2022 NAVY MANDATORY COVID-19 VACCINATION AND 
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RMKS/1.  Background.  As the maritime protectors of our country in peacetime 
and war, we require a healthy and mission ready force.
Vaccination is the most effective tool we have to prevent widespread 
manifestation of COVID-19 in our force today.  Considering this threat to the 
health and readiness of service members, references
(a) and (b) directed mandatory vaccination against COVID-19 for all Active 
Duty and Reserve Navy service members.  Reference (c) announced the Chief of 
Naval Personnel (CNP) as the COVID Consolidated Disposition Authority (CCDA) 
and provided additional guidance.

2.  Policy.  In order to maximize readiness, it is the policy goal of the 
Navy to achieve a fully vaccinated force against the persistent and lethal 
threat of COVID-19.  To date over 99 percent of Active Duty Navy service 
members have met their readiness responsibility by completing or initiating a 
COVID-19 vaccination series.

3.  COVID-19 Vaccine Reporting.  This message directs data reporting 
requirements for all unvaccinated Navy service members in all Navy commands.  
Echelon one and two commanders shall compile and provide the following 
information on all Navy service members who are not fully vaccinated as 
defined by reference (c) in line with the timeline specified in paragraph 4 
below.  Submit data via the Department of Navy (DON) COVID Tracking Site 
(https://portal.secnav.navy.mil/cop/crc/covid/).  Submission of data may be 
delegated to subordinate echelon three commands.  A template excel file is 
available at the MyNavy Portal site
(https://www.mnp.navy.mil/group/navy-covid-19-reporting) and shall be used 
for reporting.  The following data is required:
DOD ID Number
UIC
Duty Status (Active Component, Full Time Support, or Selected
Reserve)
Paygrade
Navy Region
Fleet Concentration Area
Reporting Command (Commands are binned by Fleet, CNIC, OPNAV,
SECNAV)
Vaccination Status
(1)  unvaccinated, refuser
(2)  unvaccinated, vaccination series started but not complete
(3)  unvaccinated, pending medical exemption
(4)  unvaccinated, approved medical exemption
(5)  unvaccinated, pending religious accommodation exemption
(6)  unvaccinated, approved religious exemption
(7)  unvaccinated, has not had access to vaccination due to operational 
schedule and/or remote location

4.  Reporting Timeline
    a.  All Active Duty Navy service member data shall be reported no earlier 
than 15 November 2021 and no later than 19 November 2021.
Information should reflect the service member status as of 15 November 2021.
    b.  All Selected Reserve (SELRES) Navy service member data shall be 
reported no earlier than 15 December 2021 and no later than 19 December 2021.  
Information should reflect the service member status as of 15 December 2021.
    c. Commands are required to update reporting if there is a change in 
vaccination status of a service member after the initial report.

5.  Additional guidance to commanders regarding separation processes for 
vaccine refusers will be provided on or about 15 November 2021.

6.  Commands shall withhold submitting administrative separation requests 
until directed by the CCDA.

7.  Points of contact (POC).  OPNAV POC: CAPT Jason Grizzle, e-mail:
ALTN_N1_NAVY_SCR.FCT(AT)NAVY.MIL.  BUMED POC:  BUMED COVID-19 CRISIS ACTION 
TEAM, (703) 681-1125, e-mail:  USN.NCR.BUMEDFCHVA.MBX.BUMED-- -2019-NCOV-
RESPONSE-CELL(AT)MAIL.MIL.

8.  Released by VADM John B. Nowell, Jr, Chief of Naval Personnel.//

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