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The Navy will offer limited, voluntary early separations with an eye to allowing Sailors in certain specialties the ability to transition to civilian life before completing their service obligations. Announced in NAVADMIN 307/20 on Nov. 19, the message says the early separations will be on a case-by-case basis, targeted to selected overmanned ratings and year groups as a way to help restore rating health and open up promotion opportunity for sailors seeking to stay Navy. Other types of early outs will also be offered and will be considered on a case-by case basis. Which program applies to a Sailor depends on where they are in their careers as well as the reason for separation. “As the Navy has grown over recent years, some enlisted ratings at specific paygrades have become overmanned due to high retention in these ratings,” said John B. Nowell, Jr., the Navy’s Chief of Personnel. “Fleet readiness is our number one priority while also allowing for a flexible marketplace of talent management.” The largest source of early outs will likely come from the newly restored Early Enlisted Transition Program (EETP). EETP opportunity will come in published quotas, identified by rating, paygrade, year group and navy enlisted classification. These quotas are published on the Navy Personnel Command website and updated in real time as they are used. As a result, quotas will be granted on a first come first serve basis until all are exhausted. To find which skillsets may transition early, go to MyNavy Portal at https://my.navy.mil, then click *Quick Links* and then the *NPC* tab. Once on the NPC website, navigate to the *Enlisted* dropdown, then select *Community Managers* and navigate down to the *EETP* link. Those nearing the end of their careers should check out the Military Personnel Manual (MILPERSMAN) Article 1830-040, which lays out the rules for active duty service members desiring early transfer to the Fleet Reserve at 20 years of service. The article was recently updated to authorize retirement-eligible Sailors with obligated service remaining on their enlisted contracts to transition out early. There are no blanket policies, so each request is reviewed on a case-by-case basis, taking into account the Navy’s manning requirements and individual rating health. Each request is reviewed to make sure that sea and critical shore billets are not gapped. Any such negative impacts will result in the request being disapproved. Early separation is also available for Sailors facing forced rating conversion, provided they have less than a year left before their soft expiration of active obligated service (SEAOS). Consideration for this type of early separation request must contain a statement of understanding from the Sailor that the Navy will recoup any unearned bonuses given for the service that won’t be completed. Educational early outs will also be considered for Sailors hoping to get an early start at college. These requests are submitted to the Enlisted Separation and Performance Division at Navy Personnel Command if the early transition is greater than 90-days before their SEAOS. As always, Commanding Officers can approve education separation requests inside of 90 days of a service member’s SEAOS. Those applying for a commissioning program or inter-Service transfer require what’s called a conditional release which can only be approved by Navy Personnel Command. Sailors should send those requests to NPC via their commanding officer. Regardless of which early out authority Sailors are requesting, commands need to carefully follow all guidance in the appropriate MILPERSMAN article. In the message, Nowell reminded Sailors and commands that Fleet readiness is paramount. Retaining Sailors with the right skills and experience is instrumental to retaining the Navy’s warfighting competitive edge. “The Navy remains committed to ensuring Fleet readiness by providing well-trained Sailors in the right paygrade with the right skills and experience at the right time,” said VADM Nowell in the message. “Ensuring proper rating health, by rebalancing rating paygrades, while retaining the necessary knowledge, skills and experience in the Fleet is instrumental to maintaining our warfighting advantage.” Questions and concerns regarding these policy changes may be referred to MyNavy Career Center at askmncc(at)navy.mil or 1-833- 330-MNCC(6622).

UNCLASSIFIED// ROUTINE R 192000Z NOV 20 MID200000398271U FM CNO WASHINGTON DC TO NAVADMIN INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC BT UNCLAS NAVADMIN 307/20 PASS TO OFFICE CODES: FM CNO WASHINGTON DC//N1// INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC//N1// MSGID/GENADMIN/CNO WASHINGTON DC/N1/NOV// SUBJ/MODIFICATION TO EARLY SEPARATION POLICY NAVADMIN CANCELLATIONS// REF/A/MSG/CNO WASHINGTON DC/131504ZDEC17// REF/B/DOC/COMNAVPERSCOM/13JAN20// REF/C/DOC/COMNAVPERSCOM/06JUN20// REF/D/DOC/COMNAVPERCOM/06JUN20// REF/E/DOC/COMNAVPERCOM/09SEP20// NARR/REF A IS NAVADMIN 288/17, EARLY SEPARATION POLICY NAVADMIN CANCELLATIONS. REF B IS MPM 1440-011 FORCED CONVERSION. REF C IS MPM 1910-108, SEPARATION BY REASON OF CONVENIENCE OF THE GOVERNMENT- EARLY RELEASE TO FURTHER EDUCATION. REF D IS MPM 1910-102, SEPARATION BY REASON OF CHANGES IN SERVICE OBLIGATION (ACTIVE DUTY AND INACTIVE NAVY RESERVISTS). REF E IS MPM 1830-040, TRANSFER TO FLEET RESERVE AND RELEASE FROM ACTIVE DUTY 20 YEARS.// RMKS/1. This NAVADMIN modifies reference (a) by revising early separation policy to offer early separation on a case-by-case basis to enlisted Sailors. Reference (a) remains in effect for officers. 2. As the Navy has grown over recent years, some enlisted ratings at specific paygrades have become overmanned due to high retention in these ratings. In an effort to provide well-balanced enlisted ratings in support of community rating health, the Navy is opening up opportunities for eligible Sailors to submit requests for early separation, conversions or transfer to the Fleet Reserve. 3. Voluntary early separations will be considered on a case-by-case basis in the following policy areas: a. In lieu of forced conversion. Early separation in lieu of forced conversion will be offered for Sailors with less than 12 months to their soft expiration of active obligated service (SEAOS). As outlined in reference (b), members may request immediate voluntary early separation in lieu of forced conversion or administrative separation. Requests must contain a statement of understanding that any unearned bonuses will be recouped and separation pay will not be authorized. b. To pursue education opportunity. Sailors may request an early out in order to further their education. For those who have greater than 90 days of service to their SEAOS, requests must be submitted to the Enlisted Separation and Performance Division (PERS- 832), as outlined in reference (c). Commanding officers (COs) with special courts-martial convening authority or higher serve as the separating authority for education separation requests that are within 90 days of the SEAOS of the Service Member. c. Conditional release for commissioning or enlistment opportunities. Members interested in applying for a commissioning program in the Navy or to another branch of service, and members interested in an inter-service transfer for enlistment into another branch of service, must request a conditional release from PERS-832 via their CO as outlined in reference (d). COs and Sailors are reminded that only the Commander, Navy Personnel Command (CNPC) can approve conditional release requests. d. Enlisted Early Transition Program (EETP). Use of EETP is hereby restored. EETP is a quota-controlled voluntary separation program. Available quota opportunity is identified by rating, paygrade, year group and navy enlisted classification. Quotas are updated periodically to reflect opportunity. Early separation will be granted on a first-come, first-serve basis until all quotas are exhausted in the respective rating. EETP opportunities and the application process can be found on the Navy Personnel Command (NPC) website via MyNavy Portal at https://my.navy.mil, then click *Quick Links* and then the *NPC* tab. Once on the NPC website, navigate to the *Enlisted* dropdown, then select *Community Managers* and navigate down to the *EETP* link. Early separation requests will not be approved for Sailors in nuclear ratings. 4. Rating Conversion Opportunity. In an effort to provide well- balanced enlisted ratings and to retain talented and experienced Sailors, conversion opportunities are available. All Sailors considering early out options are also highly encouraged to seek conversion to other ratings for which they are eligible and qualified. Command Career Counselors and Enlisted Community Managers are available resources for determining the ratings for which a Sailor is best suited. 5. Transfer to Fleet Reserve. Fleet Reserve policy found in reference (e) is hereby reinstated. This policy authorizes the Active Duty Enlisted Retirements Branch (PERS-836) to approve agreed-upon recommendations from active component Enlisted Community Managers (BUPERS-32), Reserve Enlisted Community Managers (BUPERS- 352), Officer and Enlisted Nuclear Programs Branch (OPNAV N133) and Enlisted Distribution Division (PERS-40) for all Active Duty and Full-Time Support Sailors with obligated service time remaining on their enlisted contract to transfer to the Fleet Reserve. a. BUPERS-32, BUPERS-352 and OPNAV N133 will review each early separation and transfer to the Fleet Reserve request for consideration on a case-by-case basis, taking into account the total manning posture of the Navy, planning factors and rating health. b. All such requests will be adjudicated by PERS-40 to ensure sea and critical shore billets are not negatively impacted. Any request that would negatively affect sea duty manning will be disapproved. 6. Navy remains committed to ensuring Fleet readiness by providing well-trained Sailors in the right paygrade with the right skills and experience at the right time. Ensuring proper rating health, by balancing rating paygrades, while retaining the necessary knowledge, skills and experience in the Fleet is instrumental to maintaining our warfighting advantage. 7. Questions and concerns regarding these policy changes may be referred to MyNavy Career Center at askmncc(at)navy.mil or 1-833- 330-MNCC(6622). 8. Released by Vice Admiral John B. Nowell, Jr, N1.// BT #0001 NNNN UNCLASSIFIED//

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The following personnel who have been selected for advancement to chief petty officer by the FY-21 Active-Duty E-7 Selection Boards. Strong competition between qualified professionals is one of the strengths of our Navy and their selection speaks highly of their abilities. FY-21 ACTIVE-DUTY NAVY E7 ADVANCEMENT SELECTION BOARDS RESULTS

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The Navy will hold a single, six-month physical fitness assessment cycle during calendar year 2021, allowing the service to resume fitness testing while limiting Sailor exposure to COVID-19. The cycle was announced in NAVADMIN 304/20, released Nov. 18. The message also detailed rollout plans for the forearm plank, which will replace the curl-up, and the 2000-meter row as a new optional cardio event. “Shifting the PFA cycle to March allows Navy to execute the PFA after the primary influenza season, leveraging outdoor venues as the weather warms,” Vice Adm. John B Nowell, Jr., the chief of naval personnel, wrote in the message. The shift also “acknowledges the fact that while vaccines and therapeutics are expected to be available, their timing and impact are unknown.” July’s NAVADMIN 193/20 announced the spring 2021 restart of the normally semi-annual Navy Physical Fitness Assessments, after two cycles were canceled due to COVID-19. Out of an abundance of caution, the Navy decided to proceed with the single cycle option for 2021 as the COVID crisis shows no signs of abating yet. The Navy will resume two testing cycles once conditions permit. The Department of Defense has long mandated all services conduct annual fitness testing. However, COVID-19 mitigation measures in place since the spring allow services to waive the requirement as a force protection measure. The message notes that permission will carry over to allow Echelon II Commanders to waive the 2021 cycle if COVID 19 prevents its safe execution. Where conditions permit, the message said, all Sailors must participate in the single 2020 cycle, meaning exemptions for scoring excellent or above from the previous cycle will not apply. Going forward, however, those who score excellent or outstanding on the 2021 PFA will be exempt from participation in the first PFA cycle of 2022. The message also details how the new plank and 2000-meter row optional cardio events will fit into the physical testing process as well as how they’re expected to be accomplished and graded. It’s the first major change to the assessment since the Navy introduced fitness assessments in the early 1980s. Sailors have long complained about the curl-up. As Navy researchers studied the exercise, they found it was not a true test of abdominal strength. Also, it did not prepare Sailors to better accomplish shipboard tasks. In fact, curl-ups have been linked to an increased risk of creating or aggravating lower back injuries. The forearm plank, however, is a functional movement required in 85 percent of regular shipboard tasks, including pushing, pulling, lifting and carrying. The forearm plank uses isometric contraction to activate key abdominal and trunk muscles, mimicking the main function of the abdominal musculature - to act as stabilizers to resist the spine from moving while strengthening the lower back. Training for the forearm plank strengthens the body’s core, improves posture, and reduces the risk of lower back injuries throughout a Sailor’s career. Because there is overlap in the muscle groups used for the push-up and the forearm plank, the decision was made to conduct the push-up event first, followed by the plank and cardio portions. This sequence was used in the initial tests. Researchers found it allows for maximum performance on the push-ups while limiting residual fatigue during the forearm plank. The cardio portion’s new addition will be a 2000-meter row on the “Concept-2 Rower.” The other options remain as the 12-min stationary cycle, 500-yd/450-m swim, and 1.5-mile run. A non-weight bearing, low impact exercise, rowing reduces stress on the legs, while providing a great full-body cardio workout as it works 80 percent of the body's muscles. A big benefit of the Concept-2 Rower is that it’s space saving and thus able to be easily used on any naval vessel as well as at shore installations. A detailed description of how each of the new events will be conducted can be found in NAVADMIN 304/20. As previously announced, the Navy will give Sailors a one-cycle grace period for the forearm-plank. Though the event will be conducted during the 2021 Cycle, it won’t officially count until 2022. Initial performance standards for scoring the forearm plank and 2000-meter row were developed by the Naval Health Research Center (NHRC) and are available to both individuals and command fitness leaders on the Navy Physical Readiness Program website at https://www.public.navy.mil/bupers-npc/support/21st_Century_Sailor/physical/Pages/default2.aspx

UNCLASSIFIED// ROUTINE R 172045Z NOV 20 MID200000387827U FM SECNAV WASHINGTON DC TO ALNAV INFO SECNAV WASHINGTON DC CNO WASHINGTON DC CMC WASHINGTON DC BT UNCLAS ALNAV 097/20 MSGID/GENADMIN/SECNAV WASHINGTON DC/-/NOV// SUBJ/ORGANIZATIONAL INCIDENT OPERATIONAL NEXUS// REF/A/DOC/BUMED NOTICE6010/BUMED/15JUN20// NARR/REF A IS BUMED NOTICE 6010, IMPLEMENTATION OF ORGANIZATIONAL INCIDENT OPERATIONAL NEXUS// RMKS/1. This ALNAV provides an overview of the Organizational Incident Operational Nexus (ORION) program, which Navy Medicine (NAVMED) began implementation on 15 June 2020. 2. ORION is NAVMED's program for tracking exposure to unit-level psychological trauma and conducting targeted outreach to Service Members in the Navy and Marine Corps. 3. Following the Navy's 2017 maritime collisions involving the USS JOHN S. MCCAIN (DDG 56) and USS FITZGERALD (DDG 62), NAVMED conducted a comprehensive review of current psychological trauma tracking systems and touchpoints across NAVMED to identify how Service Members involved in the collisions could be followed over time in order to mitigate the risks of future adverse psychological outcomes. The review revealed there was no enterprise-wide system for tracking Sailors and Marines exposed to non-combat related trauma. Subsequently, the Navy developed ORION, a program designed to provide comprehensive tracking of psychological trauma exposure and conduct targeted outreach (caring contacts) to Service Members at elevated risk for psychological injury. The Bureau of Medicine and Surgery (BUMED) conducted a one-year proof of concept ORION pilot with crews from the 2017 maritime collisions and two commands who utilized special psychiatric rapid intervention team (SPRINT) support after suicides. The pilot demonstrated that ORION was successful in identifying Service Members in need of mental health follow up and connecting them to available resources up to a year after the traumatic event, even when the members of the crews had dispersed to over 200 new commands around the globe. NAVMED is committed to ensuring a "no wrong door" philosophy leveraging all available options for Service Members to receive mental health services when needed. Embedded mental health and SPRINT continue to serve as NAVMED's primary tools for immediate mental health support after traumatic events. Service Members also complete the Periodic Health Assessment and Mental Health Assessment annually which includes items that screen for various mental health disorders. ORION serves as a critical, additional tool to provide extended, comprehensive tracking for impacted Service Members and ensures no Service Member is lost during follow up; even if they have transferred to another command or separated from the Navy. 4. ORION is designed for utilization by all Navy and Marine Corps commands that experience a unit-level, non-combat trauma in which the trauma involves any loss of life or presumed or expected loss of life and occurs while in the performance of official duties. Commanding officers, in coordination with their Senior Medical Department Representatives (SMDR), will determine if a unit-level, non-combat trauma meets these criteria for ORION activation. For traumatic incidents that do not meet these criteria, ORION may be utilized for tracking and targeted outreach at a commanding officer's discretion. 5. If an incident meets ORION activation criteria or the commanding officer elects to use ORION, the SMDR or a designated medical lead will access the ORION registry within 10-days of a traumatic event. SMDRs or a designated medical lead will stratify Service Members within their command into exposure categories based on their proximity to the incident, as described in reference (a). The exposure category will determine each Service Member's risk level and the specified interval for targeted outreach. a. The ORION registry is currently in development as an application within CarePoint. A secure ORION-specific web address for SMDRs or a designated medical lead to access ORION registry will be disseminated as soon as it is available. b. Until the ORION registry is available, the SMDR or a designated medical lead will activate ORION by notifying the Naval Center for Combat and Operational Stress Control (NCCOSC) at (619) 532-7484 or e-mail at usn.ncr.bumedfchva.mbx.orion(at)mail.mil. c. If a command does not have an SMDR or a designated medical lead, coordinate ORION activation by contacting NCCOSC. d. Formal message request is not required for ORION activation. 6. ORION Outreach Coordinators will conduct targeted outreach at specified intervals for 12 months post-incident according to the Service Member's exposure category and risk level for psychological sequelae (6 and 12 months for moderate risk; 4, 8 and 12 months for high risk). Caring Contacts are non -clinical (not documented in the Service Member's electronic medical record) and involve reaching out to Service Members over e-mail or by phone, and connecting them to mental health resources as desired by the Service Member. 7. Resources are available for use by leadership and SMDRs at: https://esportal.med.navy.mil/bumed/rh/m3/m33/nccosc/programs/orion /supportcenter/index.aspx 8. The BUMED point of contact for ORION is CDR Robert D. Lippy, available at (619) 532-7484 or via e-mail at usn.ncr.bumedfchva.mbx.orion@mail.mil. 9. This ALNAV will remain in effect until superseded or canceled, whichever occurs first. 10. Released by the Honorable Kenneth J. Braithwaite, Secretary of the Navy.// BT #0001 NNNN UNCLASSIFIED//

UNCLASSIFIED// ROUTINE R 182104Z NOV 20 MID200000393067U FM CNO WASHINGTON DC TO NAVADMIN INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC BT UNCLAS NAVADMIN 304/20 PASS TO OFFICE CODES: FM CNO WASHINGTON DC//N1// INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC//N1 MSGID/GENADMIN/CNO WASHINGTON DC/N1/NOV// SUBJ/PHYSICAL READINESS PROGRAM POLICY CHANGES CY2021 CYCLE, PLANK AND ROWER MODALITIES// REF/A/MSG/CNO WASHINGTON DC/071628ZJUL20// REF/B/MSG/CNO WASHINGTON DC/051654ZSEP17// REF/C/DOC/OPNAV/11JUL11// AMPN/REF A IS NAVADMIN 193/20, PHYSICAL READINESS PROGRAM POLICY UPDATE FOR PHYSICAL FITNESS ASSESSMENT CYCLE TWO 2020 DUE TO COVID-19 MITIGATION. REF B IS NAVADMIN 141/17, PHYSICAL READINESS PROGRAM POLICY CHANGES. REF C IS OPNAVINST 6110.1J, PHYSICAL READINESS PROGRAM.// RMKS/1. This NAVADMIN provides policy updates to references (a) through (c): a. Calendar Year 2021 Physical Readiness Program. In order to continue to mitigate COVID-19 impacts to the fleet, Navy will conduct one Physical Fitness Assessment (PFA) cycle in calendar year 2021 from 15 March to 15 September 2021, dependent upon local conditions and operational requirements. Shifting the PFA cycle to March allows Navy to execute the PFA after the primary influenza season, while leveraging outdoor venues as the weather warms for the conduct of the test. (1) Echelon II Commanders may waive the PFA cycle 2021 requirements if COVID-19 conditions prevent commanders from executing safely. (a) This authority may be delegated no lower than first flag officer in the chain of command. (b) The *DEP/OP* non-participation reason shall be used when COVID-19 conditions prohibit participation in the physical readiness test (PRT) and body composition assessment (BCA) per enclosure (1), paragraph 2 of reference (c). (c) Conducting the BCA is strongly encouraged. (2) Validation. Local conditions permitting, all Sailors must participate in PFA cycle 2021 (i.e., the excellent or above validation from the previous cycle does not apply). Service Members who meet the criteria for *Validation* in PFA cycle 2021 as outlined in reference (b) will be exempt from participation in PFA cycle one 2022. (3) A new Physical Readiness Program (PRP) Guide 15, Conduct of the Physical Fitness Assessment in COVID-19 Conditions, is available on the Physical Readiness Program Website (https://www.public.navy.mil/bupers- npc/support/21st_Century_Sailor/physical/Pages/Guides.aspx) and will be updated as Centers for Disease Control recommendations change. b. Group Physical Fitness Training. Effective immediately, based upon local conditions, Echelon II commanders may authorize group physical training (command, department, division physical training, Fitness Enhancement Program and spot check BCAs). They may delegate this authority to the first flag officer in the chain of command. c. Command Fitness Leader (CFL) Certification. While Commander, Navy Installations Command has resumed teaching the CFL Course, current CFL certifications are extended until 30 September 2021 due to limited course availability. Commanders may designate former CFLs who were initially certified after 1 January 2016, to act as CFLs until 30 September 2021. d. Means to Regain Eligibility from PFA Failures. Since Navy is only conducting one PFA cycle during 2021, all Sailors with PFA failures, including those with two or more consecutive PFA failures, may regain eligibility for advancement or retention by passing a mock or official PFA. e. Fitness Modalities. New fitness modalities are implemented to improve the physical readiness of Sailors in alignment with the Culture of Excellence (COE). (1) PFA cycle 2021 will incorporate the forearm plank and 2000-meter row. (2) Service Members who do not meet the minimum passing score for the forearm plank modality will not receive a *fail* for the 2021 cycle PRT only. However, Service Members must still pass the BCA, the push-up and cardio modalities of the PRT. Failure to do so will result in a *fail* for PFA cycle 2021. 2. A study conducted by Naval Health Research Center (NHRC) developed the initial forearm plank and 2000-meter row PRT performance standards, which are available in PRP Guides 5 and 10. 3. The forearm plank will replace curl-ups as the abdominal muscular endurance assessment. a. NHRC determined that the forearm plank is a better test of core strength and abdominal muscular endurance. The repeated spinal flexion movement of the curl-up is not operationally relevant, may aggravate lower- back injuries and does not appropriately challenge the abdominal musculature. b. The forearm plank incorporates an isometric contraction that activates the abdominal and trunk muscles mimicking the main function of the abdominal musculature by acting as stabilizers for the spine. c. The forearm plank is a functional exercise required in 85 percent of shipboard tasks involving pushing, pulling, lifting and carrying. Training for the forearm plank will strengthen the core, improve posture and reduce the risk of sustaining lower-back injuries throughout the career of a Sailor. 4. The 2000-meter row on the Concept-2 Rower will serve as another alternate-cardio option in addition to the 12-minute stationary bike, 500- yard/450-meter swim and 1.5-mile treadmill run. a. The 2000-meter row is a non-weight bearing, low-impact exercise, which reduces impact on the legs. More importantly, rowing provides a full- body cardio workout engaging 80 percent of the musculature of the body. b. Similar to the stationary bike, the Concept-2 Rower is space saving and can be used on any naval vessel or installation. c. Unlike the plank, the 2000-meter row is an alternative and therefore a failing grade will be marked as a failure. 5. In line with reference (c) and PRP Guides, Service Members medically cleared for the Navy PFA will participate in the BCA and PRT. a. The new PRT event sequence will be as follows: (1) push-ups (2) forearm plank (3) cardio or alternate cardio b. Unlike the curl-up event, both push-ups and the forearm plank exercise require overlapping and similar muscle groups. (1) During the study to develop the new forearm plank standards, push-ups were conducted first and the forearm plank was conducted second. (2) This sequence of events permits maximal performance on the push- ups and the forearm plank accounting for any residual fatigue from push-up execution. 6. Proper procedures for conducting the forearm plank: a. There will be no more than eight Sailors to one CFL or Assistant Command Fitness Leader (ACFL) when performing the forearm plank. Additionally, each Sailor performing the forearm plank will have a partner who will monitor the Service Member for proper form. [Note: Recruit and Officer Training Commands have the authority to determine the correct monitor to recruit/candidate ratio that most effectively ensures the integrity of the event given the number of recruits/candidates participating and the instructor staff available.] b. CFL/ACFL will record time with a stopwatch to the nearest second and will announce the start, as well as 15-second intervals. Cellphone stopwatches are prohibited to prevent user error. c. The forearm plank will be performed on a flat, level surface. Blankets, mats or other suitable padding may be used. However, the Service Member must be entirely on or off the padding (i.e., upper body of the Service Member cannot be on the padding with feet off). The event will consist of maintaining a proper forearm plank position for the maximum time allowed. d. Service Member will begin face down on the deck with elbows bent, forearms flat on deck and the body in a straight line through the head, shoulders, back, buttocks and legs. e. Elbows must be aligned directly below the shoulders at a 90- degree angle between the forearm and upper arm. Hands will either be in fists with the pinky side of the hand touching the deck or lying flat with palms touching the deck. Forearms may be parallel or angled inward, but the hands cannot be clasped together. f. Feet should be placed hip-width apart. Hips must be lifted off the deck with only the forearms, hands and toes on the deck. g. Knees are straight, pelvis in a neutral position and back flat. The back, buttocks and legs must remain straight from head to heels and must remain so throughout the test. h. The head and neck should be kept neutral (face looking straight down at the deck) throughout the duration of the test so that the body remains straight from the head to the heels. i. Toes, forearms and fists or palms must remain in contact with the deck at all times. No part of the body of the Service Member may contact a vertical support surface. j. Involuntary muscle spasms (e.g., shaking, trembling or quivering) resulting from maximum exertion during the exercise is anticipated and permitted as long as the proper forearm plank position is maintained. k. Forearm plank event ends when: (1) Maximum time for the forearm plank has elapsed or until the last participant stops prior to the maximum time allowed. (2) Any part of the body other than hands/fists, forearms or feet touch the deck. (3) Service Member lowers head to hands. (4) Service Member lifts hands, forearms or feet off the deck. (5) Service Member does not maintain 90 degrees at the elbow (i.e., Service Member shifts weight forward or back on forearms/toes decreasing or increasing the 90-degree bend). (6) Service Member receives more than two corrections on form. On the third correction on form, the CFL/ACFL will stop the Service Member and record the time. This will be the official forearm plank time (score) of the Service Member. 7. Proper procedures for conducting the 2000-meter alternate cardio row on approved Concept-2 Rowers (Models D and E only): a. Personnel who intend to use the rower for the PRT are required to train and familiarize themselves on the approved Concept-2 rower, as identified in PRP Guide 10, to ensure they are meeting their goals. b. This event is a timed 2000-meter row. The CFL/ACFL must conduct the rowing test as follows: (1) Obtain authorization for alternate cardio options from the Commanding Officer/Officer-In-Charge for the current PFA cycle. (2) Practice safety, setup, start, stop and test procedures on each individual machine prior to conducting any official test. (3) Ensure the Service Member has practiced on the Concept-2 rower machine used for the test and is familiar with all safety requirements. (4) Instruct Service Member to set damper setting of their choice on the flywheel. Service Member will not be able to adjust the damper setting while conducting the test. (5) Instruct Service Member to sit on rower machine. (a) Adjust the footplate placements and secure feet using adjustable straps. The foot straps should be secured at the widest portion of the foot to permit freedom of movement of the heel during rowing. (b) The Service Member should grasp the handle with both hands and place along the outer edge of the handle. Once the Service Member begins pulling on the handle, he or she should remain in constant and continuous motion (to prevent inadvertent monitor cut-off, which would result in a test graded as a failure) until the 2000-meter test is complete. (6) The CFL/ACFL will program the rowing machine performance monitor with the following items: (a) From the main menu of the performance monitor, press the *Select Workout* button. (b) Press the *Standard List* button and then select *2000 m*. (c) Press Change Display until the top line shows *2000m|0 s/m*, the third line will show the overall elapsed time (00:00) and the bottom line will show the projected finish time. (7) The event begins when the CFL/ACFL gives the command *Start*. Time starts automatically on the rowing performance monitor display when the member starts rowing. The rowing distance display counts down from *2000 m* to *0 m*. (8) Once Service Member reaches *0 m*, the CFL/ACFL announces and records elapsed time from performance monitor rounding the time to the nearest whole second (0.4 and lower, round down; 0.5 and higher, round up). (9) The Service Member begins the test by pressing with their legs and moving entire body away from the performance monitor. (10) The rower event ends when the participant: (a) Completes 2000-meters. (b) Stops rowing for a period long enough that the monitor turns off. (11) If Service Member does not complete the rower portion of the PRT, other than for injury, the time will be recorded as 59:59 and scored as failed. In the event the Service Member would like to participate in the Bad Day PRT, Service Member must be cleared by medical prior to CO approval. 8. To assist CFL/ACFLs and members participating in the Navy PFA, the new standards, tutorial videos, PRP Guides and other training resources are available on the Navy Physical Readiness Program website (https://www.public.navy.mil/bupers- npc/support/21st_Century_Sailor/physical/Pages/default2.aspx). a. Videos which demonstrate the proper form and testing procedures for the forearm plank and 2000-meter row for Service Members and CFLs/ACFLs will also be available on the Navy Physical Readiness Program website. b. Service Members can prepare for the new PRT events by regularly participating in a well-rounded physical fitness routine outlined in reference (a). The Navy Operational Fitness and Fueling System (NOFFS) provides the Navy with physical fitness and nutrition information for Sailors allowing the Navy to maintain peak physical readiness and reduce injury risk. NOFFS workouts can be accessed via four mobile applications (NOFFS- Operational, Strength, Endurance and Sandbag) which can be downloaded for free using your smartphone app store. Within the NOFFS platform, planks are referred to as *pillar bridges.* 9. Commander, Naval Service Training Command may delegate authority to unit commanders to decide exactly when to switch to the new PRT based on their accession missions. 10. For additional information, contact the Physical Readiness Program at (901) 874-2210/DSN 822 or via e-mail at PRP(at)navy.mil. 11. This NAVADMIN will remain in effect until superseded or canceled, whichever occurs first. 12. Released by Vice Admiral John B. Nowell, Jr, N1.// BT #0001 NNNN UNCLASSIFIED//

Agree, hitting the books and then after that, a comprehensive records review if that's in order. I will also keep track of the Selection "Board Membership" sheet they put out in case anyone wants to reach out to any board members. Fingers crossed...

Well I'll be darned. Congratulations!

Please tell your husband to not be discouraged any and to look forward. The journey for both of you is probably very bright!

It happens every single time where Sailors are left hanging. Every time! Sorry this happened to you.

Very glad to hear that! Congratulations!

Congratulations @Helo_AO

Congratulations @PO1(IW/FMF)

mass casualty

If you or your spouse make it, let us know

Folks, don't forget that TRIAD will have access to the results at 11 EST. How they work it with your command will be different for each command.

Lol, it's always the quiet ones that worry me (joking!)

Wellllll...., there is! If the CO,XO or CMC walk up and tell you.

Today is when TRIAD gets the copy so they can go around and congratulate the masses. Then tomorrow you'll see yours and the public copy too.

OMG! Another medical emergency! MEDICAL EMERGENCY, MEDICAL EMERGENCY!! @Jen, who has never said anything on this forum for the 2+ years that she has been a member, passed out! We'll need to take her to Vulture's Row where our HMs are standing by with some motrin!! MEDICAL EMERGENCY!!

So we have: "What page will this thread be on when the results are released?" 40 - PO1(IW/FMF) 43 - BESTTHEREIS 44 - navyordie123 46 - FCAguy 47 - CS1 50 - subguy10524 52 - NC1 EL 56 - FC_life 66 - DocMix 72 - MMN 75 - Jay-Dub 87 - Pebz 88 - Helo_AO 100 - Ord31