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The U.S. Navy is expanding the number of credit hours covered by its tuition assistance program, but also raising the bar for sailors to qualify for the program, according to an announcement Tuesday. Effective Friday, the number of credit hours the Navy pays for annually will increase from 12 to 18, according to a servicewide message from Vice Adm. John Nowell Jr., the chief of naval personnel.

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The Navy has increased tuition assistance benefits, allowing qualified Sailors to now use up to 18 semester credit hours annually, up from the previously allowed 12. Along with this expanded credit cap comes a list of new eligibility requirements that tighten up who can use Navy Tuition Assistance (TA) and when. The Navy has increased tuition assistance benefits, allowing qualified Sailors to now use up to 18 semester credit hours annually, up from the previously allowed 12. It’s an expansion of the benefit that Sailors have long asked for and goes into effect on Oct. 1, according to NAVADMIN 214/21 released Sept. 28. Along with this expanded credit cap comes a list of new eligibility requirements that tighten up who can use Navy Tuition Assistance (TA) and when. “We are committed to ensuring fully qualified Sailors can take advantage of this increased educational opportunity in a manner that reinforces our commitment to professionalism, warfighting, and retention,” wrote Vice Adm. John B. Nowell, Jr., the chief of naval personnel in the message. “Operational readiness remains our top priority. As always, commanding officers may establish benchmark qualifications for Sailors and officers under their command, and manage off-duty education pursuit, based on current or anticipated operational commitments.” Though the credit limit has been increased, Sailors can only use TA to fund two courses each quarter of the fiscal year. Both enlisted Sailors and officers must have individual trait marks of 3.0 or greater on their most recent observed evaluation or fitness report, and can have no non-judicial punishment or courts martial in the past twelve months, an increase of six months from previous policy. Minimum time in service also increases from two to three years. There will be no “grandfather” clause for this rule, meaning Sailors who started using TA or NCPACE at two years of service must now wait until reaching the three-year service mark before being eligible again. Active duty enlisted Sailors under 16 years of service and reservists on active duty orders must have 12 months or more remaining on their current enlistment or extension as of the course start date. Reservists on one-year orders will no longer be eligible for TA. The 12 month policy is intended to foster continued service in the Navy, while recognizing the long-term career investment of Sailors approaching retirement eligibility. Officers, with the exception of limited duty and chief warrant officers, become eligible upon promotion to O-3 with at least three years in service. Complete details on the new policies can be found in NAVADMIN 214/21.

UNCLASSIFIED// ROUTINE R 281224Z SEP 21 MID200001163790U FM CNO WASHINGTON DC TO NAVADMIN INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC BT UNCLAS NAVADMIN 212/21 PASS TO OFFICE CODES: FM CNO WASHINGTON DC//N1// INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC//N1// MSGID/GENADMIN/CNO WASHINGTON DC/N1/SEP// SUBJ/TEMPORARY BASIC ALLOWANCE FOR HOUSING RATE INCREASES FOR CERTAIN MILITARY HOUSING AREAS// REF/A/DOC/USC/1JAN21// REF/B/DOC/DOD/1AUG21// REF/C/DOC/ASN(MRA)/24SEP21// NARR/REF A IS TITLE 37 U.S.C. 403(B)(7), BASIC ALLOWANCE FOR HOUSING. REF B IS THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE FMR VOL 7A CHAPTER 26, HOUSING ALLOWANCES. REF C IS ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF THE NAVY MANPOWER AND RESERVE AFFAIRS MEMORANDUM, DELEGATION AUTHORITY TO APPROVE REQUESTS FOR 2021 TEMPORARY INCREASE IN BASIC ALLOWANCE FOR HOUSING RATES FOR MILITARY HOUSING AREAS EXPERIENCING ABNORMAL RENTAL COST INCREASES DUE TO CORONAVIRUS 2019.// RMKS/1. This NAVADMIN announces temporary basic allowance for housing (BAH) increases for qualified Service Members residing in certain military housing areas (MHA) from 1 October 2021 to 31 December 2021. 2. In line with reference (a) and the authority stipulated in reference (b), the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) has approved temporary BAH rate increases due to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic of 10, 15 or 20 percent for qualified Service Members living in 56 MHAs. Navy centric MHAs that are on the list include LEMOORE NAS (CA023), HAMPTON/NEWPORT NEWS (VA297), EL CENTRO (CA420), NEW LONDON (CT049) and BREMERTON (WA306). A full list of the 56 MHAs impacted can be found via MyNavyHR at https://www.mynavyhr.navy.mil/References/Pay-Benefits/N130C/. It is important to note that if your MHA is not listed there, you are not eligible for a BAH increase. 3. The increased BAH rates are only payable from 1 October 2021 to 31 December 2021 for Service Members living in one of the 56 impacted MHAs who request the temporary increase via their command and can certify, using procedures listed below, that their housing expenses are higher than their current 2021 BAH entitlement and that those higher expenses occurred after 13 March 2020 such that they can be attributed to the COVID-19 pandemic. 4. Once a Service Member has been approved for a temporary BAH rate increase, the new higher rate will remain effective through the duration of the authorized period unless the Service Member detaches or changes residence from the affected MHA. Because temporary increases in BAH rates are not subject to rate protection, it is possible that Service Members will see higher or lower BAH rates than the temporary BAH rate they were receiving once the 2022 BAH rates become effective on 1 January 2022. 5. Scenarios a. Common situations that may warrant approval of a temporary BAH rate increase (1) Service Members who have relocated into one of the 56 impacted MHAs on or after 13 March 2020 and incurred housing expenses that exceed their regular BAH rate at the new permanent duty station (PDS). (2) Service Members who have renewed a lease within one of the 56 impacted MHAs on or after 13 March 2020 and incurred higher housing expenses that exceed their current BAH rate at the PDS. (3) Service Members who have relocated within one of the 56 impacted MHAs on or after 13 March 2020 and incurred housing expenses that exceed their 2021 BAH rate. b. Common situations that will warrant disapproval for temporary BAH rate increase (1) Service Members that have not incurred increased housing expenses on or after 13 March 2020. (2) Service Members that have incurred increased housing expenses on or after 13 March 2020 but cannot demonstrate authorized housing expenses exceed current BAH rate at the PDS. (3) Service Members residing in privatized military housing. (4) Homeowners who have incurred higher housing expenses on or after 13 March 2020 as a result of refinanced mortgages or home equity loans. (5) Service Members that have incurred increased expenses on or after 13 March 2020 for a home that is not their primary residence. (6) Service Members that have incurred increased expenses on or after 13 March 2020, but do not reside within one of the 56 impacted MHAs. c. Additional guidance can be found below and via MyNavyHR at https://www.mynavyhr.navy.mil/References/Pay-Benefits/N130C/ website. (1) Service Members using increased utility expenses as basis for their temporary BAH rate increase must demonstrate increased rates/costs on or after 13 March 2020 such that they can be attributed to the COVID-19 pandemic. (2) Dual military couples may be eligible for temporary BAH rate increase. Dual military couples residing in separate households at different physical locations should apply separately for a temporary BAH rate increase where applicable. Dual military couples residing in a common household may be eligible for temporary BAH rate increase only if their housing expenses exceed their combined BAH. A page 13 will be required with packages for all dual military couples denoting whether the couples are residing together or maintaining separate households. (3) Qualifying costs may be established using documentation of housing costs between 13 March 2020 and 31 December 2021. For example, a Service Member who entered a lease for an apartment with utilities included in June 2021, where the monthly rent exceeds the current BAH rate, may use that documentation to establish eligibility for the temporary increase that becomes effective 1 October 2021. (4) Eligibility for payment is retroactive to the first month where qualifying costs are established, but no earlier than 1 October 2021. (5) Once a Service Member establishes eligibility for the higher rate of BAH, eligibility continues through 31 December 2021, or upon rescission of reference (c), whichever occurs first. If a status change occurs (i.e. promotion, demotion or dependent change) that affects the Service Members BAH rate, the Service Member is required to re-apply for the temporary BAH rate increase to determine whether they still meet the eligibility requirements in paragraph 1 based on their post-status change BAH rate. There is no requirement to submit documentation of higher costs for each month in which the higher rate of BAH is received. The Service Member must continue to reside at the location approved for temporary BAH rate increase in order to continue receiving the entitlement. Any change in residence will require a new temporary BAH rate increase request. (6) BAH at dependent location or previous duty station. Eligibility is based on the location for which the Service Member receives a housing allowance. 6. Process for submitting requests a. Sailors with a lease or mortgage (occupied and rented or owned by the Service Member and/or his/her military dependents) dated on or after 13 March 2020 must submit a request to their O-5 or above commanding officer (CO) or officer-in-charge (OIC) in order to receive the temporary BAH rate. In instances where the CO or OIC is O-4 or below, requests will be forwarded to O-5 or above immediate superior in charge for approval. A template and guidance on what expenses count toward obtaining the temporary BAH rates for this request can be found via MyNavyHR at https://www.mynavyhr.navy.mil/References/Pay-Benefits/N130C/. To document housing expenses noted in the template and certify higher housing costs, the request will include at a minimum, a copy of the lease (housing expenses only include the lease amount) or mortgage (housing expenses only include monthly principle and interest, monthly residential property taxes, monthly homeowners insurance and monthly mortgage insurance), utilities (utility expenses only include electricity, heat and water/sewer company statements) and leave and earning statement. b. Commands will submit Service Member requests endorsed by the O-5 or above CO or OIC to servicing personnel support detachment/transaction support center for processing. To document housing expenses noted in the template and certify higher housing costs, commands will retain all supporting documents submitted by the Service Member in enterprise customer relationship management. c. Sailors with a lease or mortgage signed prior to 13 March 2020 requesting a temporary BAH increase based on utilities increases under paragraph 5.c.(1) will require a determination from the Military Pay and Compensation Policy Branch (OPNAV N130). Commands should submit their endorsements and all required documents stated above to NXAG_N130C(at)navy.mil for a determination. d. All appeals will be adjudicated by OPNAV N130. 7. This NAVADMIN will remain in effect until superseded or canceled, whichever occurs first. 8. Released by Vice Admiral John B. Nowell, Jr, N1.// BT #0001 NNNN UNCLASSIFIED//

UNCLASSIFIED// ROUTINE R 281919Z SEP 21 MID200001165331U FM CNO WASHINGTON DC TO NAVADMIN INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC BT UNCLAS NAVADMIN 214/21 PASS TO OFFICE CODES: FM CNO WASHINGTON DC//N1// INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC//N1// MSGID/GENADMIN/CNO WASHINGTON DC/N1/SEP// SUBJ/TUITION ASSISTANCE POLICY UPDATE// REF/A/DOC/OPNAV N1/4MAR08// REF/B/DOC/NETC/20JAN11// REF/C/MSG/CNO WASHINGTON DC/211408ZMAY19// REF/D/MSG/SECNAV WASHINGTON DC/061757ZJAN21 REF/E/DOC/COMNAVPERSCOM/11APR21// NARR/REF A IS OPNAVINST 1560.9A, VOLUNTARY EDUCATION (VOLED) FOR NAVY SAILORS. REF B IS NETCINST 1560.3, NAVY VOLUNTARY EDUCATION PROGRAMS. REF C IS NAVADMIN 114/19, TUITION ASSISTANCE POLICY UPDATE. REF D IS ALNAV 004/21, TUITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM UPDATES. REF E IS MILPERSMAN ARTICLE 1160-040, EXTENSION OF ENLISTMENTS. RMKS/1. This NAVADMIN announces changes in Tuition Assistance (TA) and Navy College Program for Afloat College Education (NCPACE) policy in references (a) through (c). 2. In line with reference (d), the annual cap on TA and NCPACE is increased to 18 semester hours (or equivalent quarter hours) per fiscal year, effective 1 October 2021. 3. We are committed to ensuring fully-qualified Sailors can take advantage of this increased education opportunity in a manner that reinforces our commitment to professionalism, warfighting, readiness and retention. Operational readiness remains our top priority. As always, commanding officers may establish benchmark qualifications for Sailors and officers under their command, and manage off-duty education pursuit, based on current or anticipated operational commitments. 4. The following management controls are effective for TA and NCPACE courses command approved after the release of this NAVADMIN: a. In addition to being recommended for retention and promotion, all enlisted Sailors and officers must receive individual trait marks of 3.0 or greater on their most recent observed performance evaluation or fitness report. b. The wait time following non-judicial punishment (NJP) or court martial is increased from 6 to 12 months. c. Officers, with the exception of limited duty officers (LDO) and chief warrant officers (CWO), become eligible upon promotion to O-3. d. The minimum time in service requirement increases from two to three years. There is no *grandfather* clause. Sailors who began using TA or NCPACE at two years, but have not yet reached three years, must wait until the three year mark to continue. e. Enlisted Sailors with less than 16 years of service must have at least 12 months remaining from the course start date until their end of active obligated service (EAOS) or as extended. Reservists on active duty (AD) orders must have 12 months remaining from the course start date until the end date of AD orders. Contract extensions for AD Sailors are authorized subject to eligibility criteria in reference (e). Sailors selected for LDO or CWO, and selective reenlistment bonus eligible Sailors with approved Career Waypoints in-rate quotas may request a waiver of the 12-month requirement using issue tracker as described in paragraph 7. f. Sailors may only take two funded courses per fiscal quarter determined by start date. g. Vouchers for command-approved requests will be funded no more than 30 days prior to the course start date. h. Command approving officials must verify all existing and updated policies have been met prior to authorizing TA or NCPACE. 5. Academic degrees are only one tool to enhance Sailors personal and professional development. Civilian certifications offered through Navy Credentialing Opportunities Online (COOL) and United Services Military Apprenticeship Program should be stacked with academic degrees to create a well-rounded portfolio. Sailors can find relevant credentials on their Learning and Development Roadmap (LaDR), and the Navy COOL website. The MilGears, powered by the Navy COOL website, allows Sailors to search the LaDR recommended credentials in the *Quick Explorer* tool or receive customized career path recommendations based on their unique training, education and experience by using the *Engage My Career* tool. For more information regarding MilGears, Sailors can visit the following site by going to MyNavy Portal at https://my.navy.mil/quick-links.html, select *Navy Cool* and then *MilGears*. 6. Sailors who wish to pursue other education funding options, to include GI Bill benefits, are encouraged to contact the Navy College Virtual Education Center (NCVEC) to speak with a counselor. 7. For questions regarding eligibility, degree plans or other education funding options, contact the NCVEC at 1-877-838-1659. Beginning 1 October 2021, NCVEC telephone assistance will be available exclusively through MyNavy Career Center by calling 1-833-330-MNCC (6622). Using the phone menu options, choose *Education and Training*, then *NCVEC*. Additionally, Sailors may submit an inquiry via the issue tracker feature in MyNavy Education, located on the top right of their record. 8. For questions concerning TA or NCPACE policy, contact Mr. Jim Johnson at (703)604-5256/DSN 664 or james.p.johnson.civ(at)us.navy.mil. 9. This NAVADMIN will remain in effect until superseded or canceled, whichever occurs first. 10. Released by Vice Admiral John B. Nowell, Jr, N1.// BT #0001 NNNN UNCLASSIFIED// https://www.mynavyhr.navy.mil/Portals/55/Messages/NAVADMIN/NAV2021/NAV21214.txt?ver=9pZvRrDr1BACW6YcLYNIxw%3d%3d

The Defense Department will increase the basic housing allowance rates in 56 markets across the U.S. starting Friday to help service members cover a rise in property prices. The increase applies to active duty military personnel and full-time National Guard members and will be in effect from Oct. 1 through Dec. 31, the Pentagon said in a statement Friday.

PENSACOLA, Fla. – The Navy College Program announced a complete transition to virtual education services for Sailors across the globe beginning Oct. 1, 2021. The transition will shift Sailor counseling from brick-and-mortar Navy College Offices (NCOs) to the Navy College Virtual Education Center (NCVEC) as the one-stop-shop for Sailors pursuing personal and professional development opportunities. This virtual model proved successful in 2020 when the COVID-19 pandemic closed the doors on many OCONUS NCOs. Throughout 2020 and 2021, Sailors turned to the NCVEC for virtual education counseling and Tuition Assistance (TA) support. The NCVEC provides call-in and live chat with counselors during scheduled hours, and Sailors can use the automated Chatbot function on the Navy College website or leave a question or request a counselor call them back using Issue Tracker in MyNavy Education. “Sailors interested in pursuing off-duty educational opportunities will continue to have a wide array of virtual services available to them,” said Navy Voluntary Education (VOLED) Director Lt. Cmdr. Adam Walski. “More importantly, services will not be interrupted for those in need of education assistance or counseling in any location worldwide.” The NCOs making the transition to virtual services include: Rota, Spain; Sigonella, Italy; Naples, Italy; Bahrain; Misawa, Japan; Yokosuka, Japan; Atsugi, Japan; Sasebo, Japan; Okinawa, Japan; Guam; Guantanamo Bay, Cuba; and Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. Academic Institutions currently onboard Navy bases, CONUS and OCONUS, will remain in place and continue their current role in providing Sailors with quality education. Commanders and education services officers can expect to receive the same level of customer service as any Sailor in the world from the Navy College Program. The TA and Navy College Program for Afloat College Education (NCPACE) programs will not change, and all other assistance will be provided by the NCVEC when requested. Concurrent with the transition to virtual services announcement, the Navy College Program announced an update to the NCVEC phone number. All NCVEC customers will now use the MyNavy Career Center (MNCC) toll-free number, 1-833-330-MNCC. The transition to the MNCC toll-free number supports the Chief of Navy Personnel’s transformation efforts to provide a single source for all Navy human resources needs, and to provide a worldwide toll-free number for Sailors to have 24/7 access to VOLED services. “We believe transitioning to the MNCC number will streamline the process for Sailors who are ready to take the next step in their education goals,” said Walski. “Not only will it be part of a one-stop shop of other services including Navy COOL and USMAP, but it will be especially beneficial to our Sailors stationed outside the continental US since they can call any time, at no cost to them.” After calling the toll-free number, Sailors needing educational services such as TA and NCPACE must select the option for “Training and Education,” then “NCVEC”. For more information on the Navy College Program, visit the website at https://www.navycollege.navy.mil. As part of the MyNavy HR Force Development team, NETPDC provides products and services that enable and enhance education, training, career development, and personnel advancement throughout the Navy. Primary elements of the command include the Voluntary Education Department, the Navy Advancement Center, and the Resources Management Department.

ANNAPOLIS, Md. – Looking to start the 2021-22 season strong, the VMI rifle teams competed well at the Naval Academy Saturday morning in Annapolis, Maryland.

The Navy didn't know how to deal with an escalating pandemic and conflicting information hampered the response to the COVID-19 outbreak on the aircraft carrier Theodore Roosevelt, a newly published study by researchers at a Washington, D.C.-based think tank says. "The chain of command was as bewildered as the captain was," Bradley Martin, one of the authors of the Rand Corp.-produced study, told Military.com in an interview. "There was not a procedure in place to deal with what amounted to a mass casualty."

Yeah, bring on the scuttlebutt!!

MILLINGTON, Tenn. - Proving the Navy can help you achieve your goals, Legalman 1st Class Chelse Wilson took advantage of the Career Intermission Program (CIP) to earn a law degree and receive a commission into the Judge Advocate General Corps. “The CIP is beneficial to Sailors of all ranks and rates. The program allows a Sailor to achieve a goal that might not be possible while on active duty, while still offering a stipend and medical benefits,” said Wilson, who earned her degree from the University of Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law. The CIP was established in 2009 to help address life/work challenges Sailors might face. Each year, CIP allows active duty or Full Time Support Sailors to take a sabbatical from their military service, transitioning into the Individual Ready Reserve (IRR) for up to three years. Following the intermission, Sailors return to active duty with a two-for-one service obligation for time spent in the IRR. So a Sailor who takes the full three years available, would owe six years of obligated service. “Before even applying to the CIP, Sailors should make a plan on what they want to achieve – whether that is going to school, taking care of family members, or anything else. For me, law school was three years long so I knew that I would need to use the entirety of the time offered by the CIP,” said Wilson. Career intermission may be used for a multitude of personal or professional reasons, from pursuing additional education to starting a family or caring for an ailing loved one. The CIP is not limited to specific rates or communities, and has been used successfully by officers and enlisted Sailors. “I also had to make sure I had enough time to prepare, and take the bar exam before I returned to active duty,” said Wilson. “Because I knew what my time limits were, I was able to ensure I achieved all my goals before returning to active duty.” During their intermission, Sailors retain their full medical and dental benefits for themselves and their dependents, commissary and Navy Exchange benefits, and a monthly stipend equal to 1/15 of the participant’s active duty basic pay. “If advanced schooling is the route a Sailor wants to take, they can use their GI Bill giving the Sailor a monthly housing allowance on top of the benefits offered by the CIP,” said Wilson. Sailors are also authorized a one-time permanent change of station within the continental U.S. to the location of their choice. Additionally, CIP participants carry forward up to 60 days of unused accrued leave balance through their intermission, or they have the option to use, sell back, or lose any unused accrued leave before starting CIP participation. For more information on CIP please visit: https://www.mynavyhr.navy.mil/Career-Management/Reserve-Personnel-Mgmt/IRR/Career-Intermission/

UNCLASSIFIED// ROUTINE R 221553Z SEP 21 MID600051007286U FM CNO WASHINGTON DC TO NAVADMIN INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC BT UNCLAS NAVADMIN 207/21 PASS TO OFFICE CODES: FM CNO WASHINGTON DC//N1// INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC//N1// MSGID/GENADMIN/CNO WASHINGTON DC/N1/SEP// SUBJ/FY-22 JUDGE ADVOCATE GENERALS CORPS IN-SERVICE PROCUREMENT PROGRAM SELECTION BOARD// REF/A/DOC/JAG/23JUL20// AMPN/REF A IS JUDGE ADVOCATE GENERALS CORPS IN-SERVICE PROCUREMENT PROGRAM AUTHORIZATION 111A// RMKS/1. This NAVADMIN announces the convening of the fiscal year (FY) 2022 Judge Advocate Generals Corps (JAGC) In-service Procurement Program (IPP) Selection Board no earlier than February 2022. The JAGC-IPP provides outstanding, career-motivated enlisted personnel of all ratings, who meet the eligibility criteria, the opportunity to earn a commission in the JAGC. The FY-22 board will accept applications for the funded legal education option (FLEO) and the direct commission option (DCO). 2. This program is open to active duty enlisted Sailors and Navy full-time support personnel in any rating or military occupational specialty in paygrades E-5 through E-7 at the time of the application. DCO applicants must have served on active duty for a period of no less than 2 years and no more than 10 years at the time of commissioning. FLEO applicants must have served on active duty for a period of no less than four years and no more than eight years at the time legal training begins. Members of the individual ready reserve or serving on active duty for operational support, active duty for training or one to three year recalls are not eligible for this program. FLEO applicants selected for the program must begin legal training no later than September 2022 and prior to the eighth anniversary of their active duty commencement date. Legal training in the program commences as of the date of reporting for duty under instruction at the unit to which the enlisted Sailor is assigned while attending law school. The enlisted Sailor is not required to begin law school courses by this date. All time-in-service and paygrade requirements are statutory and cannot be waived. 3. Reference (a) provides information on authorized program benefits, eligibility, obligated service and program requirements. Where information differs between this NAVADMIN and reference (a), this NAVADMIN takes precedence. 4. Application procedures are provided in reference (a) and this NAVADMIN. All applicants and endorsing commands should fully read this NAVADMIN, reference (a) and application guides. All references are available at https://www.jag.navy.mil/careers_/careers/opportunities_ipp.html. 5. Applicants must not have reached their 42nd birthday by the time they commission. This requirement cannot be waived. 6. Amplifying education information for the FY-22 board a. Law School Admission Test (LSAT) exam score reports are required for all applicants. LSAT score reports may be submitted via separate correspondence after the deadline, but must be received by 15 January 2022. Website screenshots of LSAT scores will not be accepted unless an official score report is not available to LSAT FLEX test takers. b. All applicants must hold a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution at the time of the application deadline. Applicants must submit their official or unofficial transcripts for all degrees earned and a complete list of all schools attended. c. Applicants applying to the FLEO must provide a prioritized list of U.S. law schools accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA) to which the applicant has applied or plans to apply. Applicants are encouraged to apply to more than one school. Applicants must apply to at least one law school in which in-state tuition and fees can be obtained, one law school near the applicants current duty station and one law school located in a fleet concentration area (i.e., Norfolk, VA, Jacksonville/Mayport, FL, San Diego, CA, Pearl Harbor, HI, Bremerton, WA or Washington, DC). Applicants must provide a copy of any acceptance letters received prior to the convening of the selection board. d. Applicants applying for the DCO must have obtained a law degree (juris doctor) from a law school considered by the ABA to be accredited under provisions established by the ABA at the time of their graduation from the law school. e. Applicants for the DCO must submit a current letter or certificate of good standing from the licensing authority admitting the applicant to the practice of law before a federal court or the highest court of a state, a U.S. territory, the commonwealth of Puerto Rico or the District of Columbia. f. All applicants must obtain a conditional release from their enlisted community manager (ECM). To obtain a conditional release, an applicant must submit NAVPERS 1306/7 to their ECM or detailer as appropriate. The FY-22 JAGC-IPP selection board will only consider enlisted candidates who have a conditional release included in their program application. 7. Applicants must submit their application electronically via Department of Defense (DoD) Secure Access File Exchange (SAFE) (https://safe.apps.miL) to navyaccessions(at)navy.mil no later than 2359 Eastern Standard Time Wednesday, 15 December 2021. Applicants or their command may submit the completed application. Once submitted via DoD SAFE, the submitter of the application must e-mail navyaccessions(at)navy.mil to provide notification of the submission, the DoD SAFE file download password and a command point of contact for follow up information. If an applicant requires an exception to the e-submission policy due to operational restrictions, please contact (202) 685-8527 or navyaccessions(at)navy.mil prior to 20 November 2021. LSAT score reports and law school acceptance letters may be submitted via separate correspondence after the deadline, but must be received by 15 January 2022. No other additional or amplifying information will be accepted after the deadline. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed by the board. Applicants will be notified directly of board results four to six weeks following the convening of the selection board. 8. In line with reference (a), prior to submitting a completed application, applicants are required to complete a structured interview with the JAGC. Structured interviews will be conducted in line with policy established by the Judge Advocate General. Instructions for scheduling a structured interview may be found at https://www.jag.navy.mil/careers_/careers/opportunities_ipp.html. This requirement is separate from and in addition to the command interview. 9. Point of contact is the Office of the Judge Advocate General Accessions Program Manager and can be reached at (202) 685-8527/DSN 325 or via e-mail at navyaccessions(at)navy.mil. 10. Released by Vice Admiral John B. Nowell, Jr, N1.// BT #0001 NNNN UNCLASSIFIED//

The Defense Department soon will begin a three-year rollout of a cloud-based system intended to replace the aging Defense Travel System, which has been beset by costly inefficiency for years. Dubbed MyTravel, the new system will let users book travel and process expense reports online.

NORFOLK, Va. -- Gas Turbine System Technician (Mechanical) 1st Class Ryan L. Crosby, assigned to Expeditionary Warfare Training Group Atlantic (EWTGLANT) in Virginia Beach passed away Sept. 19, due to COVID-19 related complications at a local hospital. "Our thoughts and prayers are with the family, friends and coworkers of Petty Officer Crosby during this extremely difficult time, and we ask that their privacy be respected," said EWTGLANT Commander, Col. Christopher Browning. EWTGLANT Sailors, Marines and civilians are supported by chaplains, mental health specialists, and counselors. Anyone experiencing flu-like symptoms is encouraged to seek medical treatment immediately. For questions related to this release, please contact Lt. Cmdr. Laura Stegherr, Carrier Strike Group Four public affairs officer at 757-341-3467 or laura.k.stegherr.mil@us.navy.mil.

Sept Sailor to Sailor Newsletter

Aug/ Sept 2021 DANTES Information Bulletin

Yes!! And it could include "thus calming the masses who were considering a lynch mob to tar & feather admin if the quotas did not come out last week!!"

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Try this: And thank you to @mmn1ss for posting the quotas so quick

FY-22 Cycle 250 Active Duty E-7 Quotas Includes percentage and comparison of past Cycle 246 to the current Cycle 250

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REF B is NAVADMIN 190-21, 2021-2022 Navy Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination and Reporting Policy. REF C is DoD Instruction 6205.02, DoD Immunization Program. REF D is BUMEDINST 6230.15B, Immunizations and Chemoprophylaxis for the Prevention of Infectious Disease. REF E is CNRF DON Tracker-165, COVID Vaccination that outline actions necessary for NRAs/NOSCs to ensure timely and accurate ordering, receipt, storage and administration of vaccinations. REF F is NAVADMIN 088/21, SARS-COV-2 Vaccination and Reporting Policy Update. REF G is Medical Material Quality Control Message, FDA Approves Licensure of Pfizer-BioNTech and Shelf Life Extension and EUA Fact Sheet Update. REF H is BUPERS Instruction 1730.11A, Standards and Procedures Governing the Accommodation of Religious Practices. REF I is the MILPERSMAN 1730-020, Immunization Exemptions for Religious Beliefs. REF J is ALNAV 062/21, 2021-2022 Department of the Navy mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy. REF K is BUMEDNOTE 6300, Navy Coronavirus Disease 2019 vaccine medical temporary, and medical permanent exemption for medical contraindication approval process. REF L is BUMED Memo 6300, Interchangeability of food and drug administration-approved Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine Comirnaty and Food and DrugAdministration-authorized Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine under emergency use authorization.// POC/BOWES, BRIAN/CAPT/COMNAVRESFORCOM/TEL (757) 322-5645/E-MAIL: BRIAN.N.BOWES(AT)NAVY.MIL// RMKS/1. Per ref (a) the Secretary of Defense determined that mandatory vaccination against coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is necessary to protect the Force and defend the American people. Refs (b), (j) and (l) describe the Navy policy and process for executing the mandatory vaccinations and shall be read in their entirety. Navy Reserve Commands and leadership shall immediately begin full vaccination of all Navy Reserve military personnel who are not fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Commanders will be creative and aggressively develop plans to get Sailors vaccinated using all available civilian and military resources. Commanders will notify their Sailors on the requirement to vaccinate against COVID-19 and the availability of the COVID-19 vaccinations from local commercial sources IAW ref (f); have 100% of eligible Sailors fully vaccinated NLT 24 December 2021; and per ref (e) order, receive, store and administer COVID-19 vaccinations as needed to ensure all Sailors are vaccinated. 2. IDT/Active Duty Policy. 2.A Beginning October 2021, reschedules, authorized absences, and virtual/telework drills are not authorized until fully vaccinated. Only exceptions are for extenuating circumstances such as family death, serious injury/illness, or hospitalization. NRA/NOSC Commanders can direct non-fully vaccinated Sailors who drill at off-site locations to report to their assigned NRA/NOSC in order to complete required notifications, counseling, and vaccine administration. 2.B. The use of paid or non-paid IDT drills are authorized in order to maximize opportunities to receive the vaccination at civilian or military sites. Every effort will be made to support drilling reservists who are willing to receive the vaccine through a civilian or local program. 2.C. Active Duty commands may have immunization requirements. Non-fully vaccinated Sailors should coordinate with unit leadership and Reserve Program Director prior to executing orders. 3. COVID vaccination. Per ref (g) the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Pfizer-BioNTech as the first fully licensed COVID-19 vaccine. Per ref (l), the FDA-approved Comirnaty vaccine, and the FDA-Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine, have the same formulation, and can be used interchangeably to provide the COVID-19 vaccination series without presenting any safety or effectiveness concerns. Navy medical providers can use Pfizer-BioNTech doses distributed under the EUA to administer mandatory vaccinations. Per ref (a) licensed vaccines are mandatory, however, individuals may elect to receive an FDA-EUA COVID vaccine in lieu of the mandatory vaccine. A complete course of COVID-19 vaccines under FDA licensure or FDA EUA or Expanded Availability (EA), including 2 doses of Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna, or 1 dose of Janssen/Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccines are required to be considered fully vaccinated. 4. Implementation. Mandatory vaccination requirements for Navy Reserve personnel will be implemented consistent with refs (a) through (d). Navy Reserve personnel are considered fully vaccinated two weeks after completing the second dose of a two-dose COVID-19 vaccine or two weeks after receiving a single dose of a one-dose vaccine. Navy reserve personnel with previous COVID-19 infection are not considered fully vaccinated. 5. Exemptions/Waivers. The following guidance regarding mandatory vaccination exemptions/waivers is provided IAW refs (b) and (k). 5.A. The process for obtaining medical and administrative exemptions/waivers for mandatory vaccinations is provided in ref (d) and in refs (h) and (i) for religious accommodations and exemptions. Specifically for the COVID-19 vaccination, in addition to the processes in refs (d), (h), and (i), per reference (b) the authority to grant approval of permanent medical exemption/waiver is the first medical Flag Officer. All exemption/waiver requests must be submitted by the conclusion of a Sailors regularly scheduled October drill. 5.B. A history of COVID-19 disease and/or positive serology does not exempt a Navy Reserve member from receiving a COVID-19 vaccine. Navy Reserve personnel who previously received a medical exemption from COVID-19 vaccine while the vaccines were authorized under an Emergency Use Authorization will be reevaluated per paragraph 5.A to determine whether the medical exemption remains valid. 5.C. Navy Reserve personnel who are actively participating in COVID-19 clinical trials are exempted from mandatory vaccination against COVID-19 until the trial is complete in order to avoid invalidating clinical trial results. 6. COVID-19 Vaccination Reporting. Per ref (b) the following COVID-19 reporting is required. 6.A. Navy Reserve vaccination compliance will be monitored via the Medical Readiness Reporting System (MRRS). 6.B. Vaccine administration errors, serious adverse vaccine reactions or clinically significant adverse events will be reported in the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System, (https://vaers.hhs.gov/resources/infoproviders.html). 6.C. Vaccine administrators will ensure COVID-19 vaccine administration is accurately coded to reflect the type of vaccine given. 6.D. To ensure vaccination is appropriately recorded in MRRS, FTS/AC must provide documentation of any COVID-19 vaccination to their medical department the next duty day. Drilling reservists who receive the vaccination from a retail network pharmacy or other non-DoD vaccine administrator must provide documentation of any COVID-19 vaccination to their NRA/NOSC within 7 days of receipt. 6.E. For Navy Reserve service members without a pending exemption request or whose exemption request was denied, commands will provide counseling regarding refusal to take the COVID-19 vaccine. This counseling will include access to a healthcare professional to answer questions regarding the risks of COVID-19 and the benefits of COVID-19 vaccinations. Commands will then issue a uniform NAVPERS 1070/613 (Page 13) ordering initiation of the COVID-19 vaccine series, to be completed within the time requirements of paragraph 6.E.1 below. The NAVPERS 1070/613 can be found at: https://portal.secnav.navy.mil/cop/crc/COVID/Documentationand PDFTraining/Forms/Allitems.aspx. 6.E.1 Vaccination will be initiated within 7 days for FTS/AC and no later than the next drill weekend for drilling reservists. 6.E.2 FTS/AC counseling and Page 13 issuance shall occur NLT 15 September 2021 for members without a pending exemption request. FTS/AC whose exemption request was denied will be counseled and issued the Page 13 within 7 days of the denial. 6.E.3 For drilling reservist counseling and Page 13 issuance shall occur prior to conclusion of the October drill weekend for members without a pending exemption request. Drilling reservists whose exemption request was denied will be counseled and issued the Page 13 no later than the drill weekend after denial. The administrative NRA/NOSC is responsible for the counseling and Page 13. 6.E.4 The Strategic Sealift Officer Program Office will provide guidance sepcor for the Strategic Sealift Officers in the Individual Ready Reserve (IRR). 7. Legal. IAW Ref (b) any Navy Reserve personnel who refuse to receive the COVID-19 vaccine, absent an approved exemption/waiver, will constitute a failure to obey a lawful order and may be punishable under the Uniform Code of Military Justice and/or result in administrative action. 7.A. IAW ref(b), Navy Service Members who remain unvaccinated, and who have or are expected to exceed the time requirements of ref(b), their ultimate disposition will be determined by the designated COVID Consolidated Disposition Authority (CCDA). The CCDA will serve as the central authority for adjudication and will have at his or her disposal the full range of administrative and disciplinary actions. Until further notice, authority is withheld for non-judicial punishment, courts-martial, administrative separation or administrative unsatisfactory drill participation in cases of Navy Service Members refusing vaccination. The assigned CCDA and specific required reporting procedures and information will be promulgated via separate message. 8. Points of contact. A. For medical questions commands should contact CAPT Brian N. Bowes, Force Surgeon, (757) 322-5645 or e-mail at brian.n.bowes(AT)navy.mil B. For legal questions command and members should contact CAPT Bill Bailey, Force Judge Advocate, (757-322-5649) or e-mail at william.j.bailey(AT)navy.mil. 9. Released by RADM J.A. Schommer, Deputy Commander, Navy Reserve Force.// BT #0017 NNNN <DmdsSecurity>UNCLASSIFIED//</DmdsSecurity> <DmdsReleaser>BIERLEY.JOHN.FITZGERALD.JR.1276268542</DmdsReleaser> CLASSIFICATION: UNCLASSIFIED//

UNCLASSIFIED// ROUTINE R 091856Z SEP 21 MID200001113972U FM CNO WASHINGTON DC TO NAVADMIN INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC BT UNCLAS NAVADMIN 202/21 PASS TO OFFICE CODES: FM CNO WASHINGTON DC//N1// INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC//N1// MSGID/GENADMIN/CNO WASHINGTON DC/N1/SEP// SUBJ/MASTER CHIEF AND SENIOR CHIEF PETTY OFFICER ASSIGNMENT OPTIMIZATION// REF/A/MSG/CNO WASHINGTON DC/N1/071453ZAUG17// REF/B/MSG/CNO WASHINGTON DC/N1/022009ZDEC19// REF/C/MSG/CNO WASHINGTON DC/N1/111604ZDEC02// NARR/REF A IS NAVADMIN 192/17, OPTIMIZING SENIOR ENLISTED (E7-E9) ASSIGNMENTS. REF B IS NAVADMIN 274/19, SEA SHORE FLOW ENLISTED CAREER PATHS UPDATE. REF C IS NAVADMIN 395/02, TRAINING AND ADMINISTRATION OF RESERVE SEA SHORE ROTATION TOUR LENGTH REVISION.// RMKS/1. This NAVADMIN supports references (a) through (c) and announces the assignment optimization plan for active and full time support component master chief petty officers (MCPOs) and senior chief petty officers (SCPOs). Commander, Navy Personnel Command (COMNAVPERSCOM) (PERS-40) will work with the fleet readiness integrators (FRI), type commanders (TYCOM) and budget submitting office (BSO) N1 staffs to evaluate all MCPOs and SCPOs assigned to billets with incorrect paygrades or those who are not aligned to funded billet requirements. The goal of this optimization plan is to ensure our most experienced enlisted Sailors are aligned to billets which specifically need their training, leadership and experience. This plan will lead to the realignment of MCPOs and SCPOs into billets appropriate to their skills. 2. COMNAVPERSCOM will host a virtual senior enlisted manning summit in Millington, TN from 13 to 17 September 2021. Summit attendance will be governed by the applicable health protection condition restrictions, see local guidance for specifics. During registration for the summit, attendees have and will be provided with specific risk mitigation instructions. The aim of this summit will be to review all MCPO and SCPO assignments, with the goal of aligning the maximum number of master chiefs to master chief billets and senior chiefs to senior chief billets. This summit will allow Fleets and TYCOMs to work with NPC to fill their most impactful gapped billets. a. PERS-4013 has provided a list of misaligned MCPOs and SCPOs to the FRIs on 3 September 2021. The FRIs have distributed the list of misaligned Sailors to the TYCOM and BSO N1s. Prior to the enlisted manning summit, PERS-4013 will evaluate MCPO and SCPO billet requirements in MyNavy Assignment (MNA), and if the billets are filled by Sailors outside of the billet paygrade, the incumbent may be realigned to an in-paygrade requirement or placed in excess onboard the current command. This will ensure that personnel assignment stakeholders have a clear demand signal of valid MCPO and SCPO requirements. After the completion of the summit, if MCPOs and SCPOs are identified for movement, PERS-4013 will submit personnel manning action request (PMAR) in MNA. If there are no near term movements required, Sailors may have their projected rotation date (PRD) adjusted to enter the order negotiation window earlier than their current PRD. (1) MCPOs and SCPOs who have their PRD adjusted will be considered a sea or shore roller based on a ratio of sea and shore duty billets available within their paygrade. (2) MCPOs and SCPOs should expect to negotiate for orders to fill an in-paygrade requirement in all follow on assignments. b. Enlisted manning stakeholders identified in paragraph 1 shall review misaligned personnel, as well as fleet billet vacancies, and provide their recommendations for action at the manning summit. c. Fleet readiness concerns will guide all decisions and actions, but each move will be considered on a case by case basis to minimize impacts to our Sailors and families. d. The movement of realigned personnel will begin in early fiscal year 2022. 3. The summit precept requires participants to maintain integrity without prejudice or partiality for all Sailors evaluated. Each participant must pay particular attention to each Sailor and billet to ensure that they are meeting the intention of senior enlisted optimization. During deliberations, participants may discuss any negative impacts a realignment may have on the command or the Sailor. Before any decisions are made, TYCOM/BSO and FRIs will provide their input. If the requested actions are within one FRI, the FRI will make final decisions. If the requested action involves more than one FRI and there is a disagreement, the Manning Control Authority will make the final decision. A copy of the precept will be provided to the participants by the summit coordinators. 4. Fleet activities shall continue evaluating MNA alignments to ensure that Sailors are accurately aligned onboard the current activity. Master and senior chief petty officers should be aligned to billets for their specific paygrades. If Sailors of any paygrade need to be realigned to another billet, the command activity manning manager (AMM) should submit a member realignment request (MRR) in MNA. If the MRR is approved, PERS-4013 will update the alignment. AMMs should reach out to their command placement coordinator in PERS-4013 with any issues, questions or concerns. 5. Key messages: a. Sailors. We are working to better align our enlisted supervisors to billets which require their skills. The emphasis on operational readiness and unit prioritization reflect our identity as a sea service. We must preserve the readiness of the Fleet and ensure that senior enlisted leaders are optimally assigned to meet mission readiness. We will take each Sailors personal considerations into account, but I know that this may induce additional hardship for some Sailors and their families, and I thank you and them for your service and sacrifice. b. Commands. Commanders, commanding officers, executive officers and command master chiefs must ensure their Sailors understand the intent of this message. 6. Anyone still needing to register for the senior enlisted manning summit should contact one of the following summit coordinators: YNSCM Chris Reed at christopher.m.reed10.mil(at)us.navy.mil or (901) 874- 4242, PSCM Clyde Adams at clyde.n.adams2.mil(at)us.navy.mil or (901) 874-4584 or CBCM Scott Weisenburg at timothy.weisenburg1(at)navy.mil or (901) 874-4183. 7. Points of Contact. For specific questions, please contact your PERS-4013 placement coordinator, rating detailer or the 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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UNCLASSIFIED// ROUTINE R 071551Z SEP 21 MID200001107035U FM CNO WASHINGTON DC TO NAVADMIN INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC BT UNCLAS NAVADMIN 199/21 PASS TO OFFICE CODES: FM CNO WASHINGTON DC//N1// INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC//N1// MSGID/GENADMIN/CNO WASHINGTON DC/N1/SEP// SUBJ/NAVY COUNSELOR (FLEET) RATING CONVERSION OPPORTUNITIES// REF/A/DOC/MILPERSMAN/8NOV18// REF/B/DOC/MILPERSMAN/24APR18// NARR/REF A IS MILPERSMAN 1440-020, CONVERSION TO THE NAVY COUNSELOR (NC) (FLEET) RATING. REF B IS MILPERSMAN 1440-010, CONVERSION AUTHORIZATION.// RMKS/1. This NAVADMIN announces the adjustment of the eligibility criteria for applicants to the Navy Counselor (NC) (Fleet) rating and solicits applications from qualified Sailors as outlined in references (a) and (b). 2. The NC (Fleet) community is seeking hard-charging, motivated applicants from all communities. The NC (Fleet) rating requires a thorough knowledge of the Navy organization, including personnel and administrative procedures, programs and policies. Applicants must be prepared for assignment to independent duty where they will assist commands in organization, implementation and management of an enlisted career development program. 3. The duties and responsibilities of the NC (Fleet) are contained in reference (a). Reference (a) will be updated to reflect new eligibility requirements and all other policy contained therein remains in force. To maximize talent management and allow eligible Sailors to convert at the earliest opportunity, the eligibility requirements for the NC (Fleet) rating are updated as indicated below. Sailors must have: a. A minimum of 5 years but no more than 16 years of service. b. 12 cumulative months of experience as a departmental or divisional career counselor, or hold the command career counselor Navy enlisted classification (806R). c. No history of nonjudicial punishment in the previous 24 months. d. No documented Physical Fitness Assessment failures within the previous 24 months. e. ASVAB requirement VE + MK + GS equal to or greater than 156. 4. Sailors should contact their command career counselor (CCC) for additional guidance in order to apply for conversion. Applications are reviewed upon submission after endorsement from immediate supervisor in command and type commander career counselors. Sailors who do not currently meet eligibility criteria established in references (a) and (b) should request a career development board and work with their CCC to establish a path towards eligibility. 5. Points of contacts a. NCCM Elissa Cook, Bureau of Naval Personnel (BUPERS), NC Technical Advisor (BUPERS 326H), at (901) 874-2978/DSN 882 or e-mail at elissa.cook(at)navy.mil. b. NCCM(SW/AW) Latonya Luter, Manpower, Personnel, Training and Education, Fleet Career Counselor, at (703) 604-5353/DSN 664 or e- mail at latonya.luter(at)navy.mil. c. MyNavy HR website at https://www.mynavyhr.navy.mil/Career- Management/Career-Counseling/Resources/. 6. This NAVADMIN will remain in effect until superseded or canceled, whichever occurs first. 7. Released by Vice Admiral John B. Nowell, Jr, N1.// BT #0001 NNNN UNCLASSIFIED