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UNCLASSIFIED// ROUTINE R 181358Z AUG 21 MID600050903624U FM CNO WASHINGTON DC TO NAVADMIN INFO USCYBERCOM FT GEORGE G MEADE MD COMFLTCYBERCOM FT GEORGE G MEADE MD DIRNSA FT GEORGE G MEADE MD CNO WASHINGTON DC BT UNCLAS NAVADMIN 179/21 SUBJ/CALL FOR APPLICANTS FOR THE COMPUTER NETWORK OPERATIONS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM (CNODP) CLASS OF 2025// MSGID/GENADMIN/CNO WASHINGTON DC/DNS/AUG// REF/A/DOC/NSA/07072021/NOTAL// AMPN/REF A IS UNITED STATES CYBER COMMAND (USCC) AND NATIONAL SECURITY AGENCY (NSA) CALL FOR APPLICANTS FOR THE CNODP CLASS OF 2025// POC/WILLIAM LOVEJOY/FCC-C10F N13/TEL: (443) 634-4586 EMAIL: USFF_FCC_C10F_NSAH_CNODP(AT)NAVY.MIL// RMKS/1. This is the annual call for the Computer Network Operations Development Program (CNODP), Class of 2025. The CNODP is comprised of the National Security Agency (NSA) System and Network Inter- disciplinary Program (SNIP) and the United States Cyber Command (USCC) Joint Cyber Development Program (JCDP). This is an opportunity for a select group of highly technically inclined individuals to develop capabilities and tools required for Computer Network Operations (CNO) and to further develop their skills in the areas of secure system design, vulnerability analysis, Computer Network Defense (CND), and Computer Network Exploitation (CNE). The goal of the program is to develop a cadre of technical leaders who will improve Department of Defense (DoD) and Department of the Navy (DoN) CNO capabilities with hands-on work solving new, current, and ongoing issues related to CNO. The program is a technically demanding three-year internship tailored to each applicant to best capitalize on individual expertise. CNODP Class of 2025 is expected to start on 11 July 2022 with a Report No Later Than (RNLT) date of 25 April 2022 to allow sufficient time for in-processing, orientation, and security clearance processing. The first three months of the program includes mandatory core training; non-emergency leave will not be approved during core training. Core training is followed by a thirty-month period where CNODP interns work alongside experienced experts. CNODP concludes with a three-month final project where members develop solutions to challenging problems impacting the CNO community. 2. Ideal CNODP candidates will have many of the following qualifications: a. Bachelor's degree plus advanced courses or equivalent experience in the areas of computer engineering, computer science, electronic and electrical engineering, or applied mathematics. b. Exceptional academic performance and professional accomplishments, as well as a demonstrated interest in and ability to perform technically oriented, hands-on work. c. Well-developed oral and written communication skills. d. Working knowledge in one or more telecommunications or computer network disciplines (computer hardware, software, or networks). e. Well-qualified officers (O3 and below), enlisted (E7 and below) and Warrant Officers (all ranks). Previous assignments should include experience in CNO, signal intelligence (SIGINT) collection operations, information security (INFOSEC)/information assurance (IA), and/or research and development (R&D). f. Demonstrated programming skills in C or C++, Python and some assembly are required. g. Selected applicants must possess a TS/SCI security clearance and a current counter-intelligence (CI) polygraph prior to the projected class start date of 11 July 2022. 3. Caveats: a. A three (3) year commitment is required upon graduation to fulfill follow-on tour requirement. b. Applicants must contact their detailer for counseling on the career impact of participation in the CNODP program. c. Civilian applicants must have concurrence from their respective command and all PCS and associated costs are the responsibility of each command. d. All applicants must have the ability to continue service for six (6) years from program start date. 4. Please ensure widest dissemination to include, cryptologic, intelligence, communications and computer science, scientific, engineering, acquisition, and operations fields. 5. Selection will be based on a thorough FCC/C10F review and ranking of each application package, followed with an interview of the top applicants by the USCC and NSA selection board. The application package shall include the following: a. Documentation that demonstrates service performance and technical competency. (1) Officer: Academic Transcripts, ODC, OSR, complete PSR, and an optional subset of your fitness reports. (2) Enlisted: Academic Transcripts, ESR, complete PSR, and evaluations detailing technical competence. (3) Civilian: Academic Transcripts and any performance assessments detailing technical competence. b. A career impact and endorsement letter from applicant's detailer. c. Letter of recommendation from the applicant's Commanding Officer. d. Letter of recommendation from the applicant's supervisor attesting to his/her technical skills and abilities. e. An optional letter of recommendation at the applicant's discretion. f. An essay from the applicant (two pages or less) answering the following: (1) Why do you think that CNODP is the right choice for you? What goals do you wish to accomplish in CNODP? (2) Detail your experience with programming/software engineering, to include programming language(s) (degree of familiarity, breadth of knowledge/duration of use, and when it was last used). Only include languages for which you have actually written (or substantially modified) code. Include any and all: assembly, hardware-based, high-level, and scripting languages. (3) Other than programming language expertise listed above, how does your experience and training relate to the core fields (hardware, software, and networks)? (4) Teaming: Describe a positive teaming experience that you have had. Describe your role on the team and how you contributed. You may include experiences from work or school. (5) Technical experience: Describe an unclassified project that best exemplifies your technical development activities and experiences. Tell us the technical details of your contributions to that project, highlighting your strengths and weaknesses. The project can be work, home, or school related. (6) Self-directed: Give one example of a project where you worked by yourself with very little guidance. Briefly describe what you accomplished, how you approached the problem, and how you liked/disliked working in that capacity. (7) NAVPERS 1070/613 that includes the following verbiage: "I understand that my acceptance of admission into the Computer Network Operations Development Program obligates me to serve on Active Duty for a period of six years following the commencement of the program. If I elect to leave the program early, I am obligated to serve on Active Duty for a period of one month for every one month served in the program, commencing upon voluntary program termination." Applicants who fail to include the NAVPERS 1070/613 with their nomination package will not be considered. Enlisted personnel who fail to OBLISERV for six years prior to program start will not be allowed to begin the program. 6. Commands are encouraged to nominate their best-qualified individuals for this voluntary program. This is an outstanding opportunity to provide future technical leaders with the necessary skills needed to lead the Navy in this vital area. 7. Send applications to the U.S. Fleet Cyber Command/U.S. TENTH Fleet, Point of Contact (POC): William Lovejoy, usff_fcc_c10f_nsah_cnodp(at)navy.mil NLT 10 September 2021 for review and prioritization. Nominating organizations are expected to pay travel/per diem costs for necessary travel associated with interviews, which will occur in the November 2021 - January 2022 time frame; video conferencing will be used wherever necessary. 8. Released by Mr. Andrew S. Haeuptle, Director, Navy Staff.// BT #0001 NNNN UNCLASSIFIED//

Okay, cool. So we have 23 Aug - TRIAD 24 Aug - Public release I'll assume 11 Eastern but if anyone can confirm, that would be good.

Yeah, NavyDude got the intel on that several days back, thanks though.

JACKSONVILLE, Florida – Personnel Specialist First Class Debrielle Richardson died Aug. 13, while hospitalized due to complications associated with COVID-19. Richardson, 29, was assigned to the “Jaguars” of Helicopter Maritime Squadron SIX ZERO (HSM-60) at Naval Air Station Jacksonville. “The Jaguar family is deeply saddened by the loss of our friend and shipmate, PS1 Debrielle Richardson,” said Cmdr. Dan Jones, commanding officer of HSM-60. “Her tremendous positive spirit and exceptional work ethic have left an incredible legacy here at the squadron and our community. The Jaguars are proud to have served alongside her and will continue to support her family and our Sailors during this difficult time.” Anyone experiencing flu-like symptoms is encouraged to seek medical treatment immediately. For questions related to this release, please contact Commander, Navy Reserve Force Public Affairs Officer, Lt. Cmdr. Amber Lewis: 757-322-5652; Amber.J.Lewis4@navy.mil

UNCLASSIFIED// ROUTINE R 171421Z AUG 21 MID600050895145U FM CNO WASHINGTON DC TO NAVADMIN INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC BT UNCLAS NAVADMIN 178/21 PASS TO OFFICE CODES: FM CNO WASHINGTON DC//N1// INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC//N1/N7// MSGID/GENADMIN/CNO WASHINGTON DC/N1/AUG// SUBJ/NAVY PERSONNEL AND PAY (NP2) SYSTEM DELIVERY PLAN PHASE 1 (DESIGNATION OF FUNCTIONAL ACCOUNT MANAGER (FAM))// RMKS/1. Command engagement is critical to the successful deployment of the new Navy Personnel and Pay (NP2) system. This NAVADMIN announces Phase 1 of 2 of the NP2 system delivery plan, requiring command designation of their Functional Account Manager (FAM) and the initial account creation for the FAM. The FAM is responsible for final approval of all user role requests in NP2, with the exception of self-service user roles; this role in the Navy Standard Integrated Personnel System (NSIPS) is referred to as the NSIPS Access Manager (NAM). In line with phase 1, FAM designation and account approval will be complete by all commands not later than 1 October 2021. a. Each unit identification code (UIC), to include Reserve commissioned units, must have a designated FAM. A designated FAM can, and often will, support more than one UIC. The FAM will ultimately act as the final approval authority for the remainder of the command initial user roles and should be an individual E5 or above or GS-5 or above. Ideally, the initial designated FAM will have at least 9 months remaining at the command. If that is not possible, due to the enduring nature of the FAM requirement, when a FAM leaves a command, a relief must be designated; this role cannot be vacant. b. To assist all commands, an NP2 Command Startup Guide has been developed with step-by-step guidance and user role checklists. Appendix A of the Command Startup Guide includes a sample FAM designation letter and the System Authorization Access Request Navy (SAAR-N) routing process. The Command Startup guide can be found on the NP2 Resources page of MyNavy Portal at https://my.navy.mil/np2.html. c. The establishment of the FAM user role will be conducted via the manual SAAR-N PDF method, which consists of the user completing a traditional SAAR-N PDF and routing it through the required offices at their command in accordance with the Command Startup Guide. A template of the SAAR-N PDF can be found in the NP2 Command Startup Guide. The request for FAM access requires the member to upload the approved SAAR-N PDF form with proof of completion of the current Cyber Awareness Challenge training and the member designation letter into the NP2 SAAR-N Request at https://np2.navy.mil to complete the application for the FAM user role. While the NP2 Command Startup Guide covers the processes listed above in detail, additional assistance, if required, will be provided through the MyNavy Career Center (833) 330-MNCC or askmncc(at)navy.mil. 2. NP2 System Delivery Plan Phase 2 is anticipated to be announced by NAVADMIN no later than October 2021. Phase 2 will guide commands through the steps to complete the NP2 command setup and organizational hierarchy and workflow processes. When NP2 goes live, all Sailors will have NP2 self- service accounts automatically pre-populated in their current UIC. However, anyone required to approve a personnel or pay action must have a higher level user role that will be covered in Phase 2. 3. MyNavy HR continues to transform the Human Resources delivery model. NP2 will provide personnel and payroll operations for all Sailors, active and reserve components and Midshipmen, and allow the Navy to transition from the Defense Joint Military Pay System (DJMS) to Treasury Direct Disbursing and provide for internal audit controls and financial management. Regularly scheduled enhancements will be made to NP2 over the next few years, as we continue to modernize and increase the system functionality for the Fleet. 4. A transition of this magnitude is certainly daunting. To accomplish it, we will rely on the cooperation of our partners and customers across the Fleet. That cooperation is paramount to our successful transition to a new modern service delivery which is key to the future readiness of the Navy. 5. This NAVADMIN will remain in effect until superseded or canceled, whichever occurs first. 6. Released by Vice Admiral John B. Nowell, Jr, N1.// BT #0001 NNNN UNCLASSIFIED//

UNCLASSIFIED// ROUTINE R 131744Z AUG 21 MID600050876861U FM CNO WASHINGTON DC TO NAVADMIN INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC BT UNCLAS NAVADMIN 174/21 PASS TO OFFICE CODES: FM CNO WASHINGTON DC//N1// INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC//N1// MSGID/GENADMIN/CNO WASHINGTON DC/N1/AUG// SUBJ/MERGER OF RESERVE COMPONENT SURFACE ORDNANCE LIMITED DUTY AND CHIEF WARRANT OFFICER DESIGNATORS INTO SURFACE ELECTRONICS DESIGNATORS// REF/A/DOC/OPNAV/14DEC09// REF/B/DOC/OPNAV/12APR16// NARR/REF A IS OPNAVINST 1420.1B, ENLISTED TO OFFICER COMMISSIONING PROGRAMS APPLICATION ADMINISTRATIVE MANUAL. REF B IS OPNAVINST 1120.12A, APPOINTMENT OF LIMITED DUTY OFFICERS AND CHIEF WARRANT OFFICERS IN THE NAVY RESERVE.// RMKS/1. This NAVADMIN announces the merger of Reserve component surface ordnance Limited Duty Officers (LDO) and Chief Warrant Officers (CWO), designators 616X/716X, into the surface electronics LDO and CWO designators 618X/718X and announces updates to references (a) and (b). 2. A growing surface Fleet requires a pool of highly-skilled Reserve combat systems/weapons subject matter experts to meet the technical requirements of the future. Merger of these designators and similar skillsets will result in a more robust and flexible personnel inventory. 3. The implementation process will consist of two phases. a. Phase I will begin immediately with the conversion of all Reserve 616X/716X billets to 618X/718X. b. Phase II will begin approximately one month from the date of billet conversion and will re-designate all Reserve officers. (1) Current officers will be re-designated from 6165/7168 to 6185/7188. (2) Applicants that have submitted applications to the Fiscal Year (FY) 2023, (FY-23) Reserve LDO/CWO In-Service Procurement Board (ISPB) will be considered for selection to the 716X or 718X designator as applicable. Announcement results and commissioning documents will reflect 718X. Designators 616X and 618X are not being considered on the FY-23 Reserve ISPB. 4. No administrative action is required by individual officers. 5. Surface Ordnance CWOs (7168) will continue to wear current designator device on the collar, sleeve and shoulder boards until promoted to their next higher grade. 6. Point of contact is Reserve Officer Community Manager, CDR Heidi Cochran, at (901)874-3482/DSN 882, or e-mail heidi.e.cochran.mil(at)us.navy.mil. 7. Released by Vice Admiral John B. Nowell, Jr, N1.// BT #0001 NNNN UNCLASSIFIED//

WASHINGTON — Troops can apply for an exemption to the pending coronavirus vaccine mandate for certain health conditions or religious reasons, but others will face punishment for refusing the shots, chief Pentagon spokesman John Kirby said Tuesday. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin on Monday announced he would add the coronavirus vaccine to the Defense Department’s list of required immunizations by mid-September, after which all service members without valid exemptions will be required to receive the shots or face expulsion from the military.

UNCLASSIFIED// ROUTINE R 101404Z AUG 21 MID600050860896U FM SECNAV WASHINGTON DC TO ALNAV INFO SECNAV WASHINGTON DC CNO WASHINGTON DC CMC WASHINGTON DC BT UNCLAS ALNAV 056/21 MSGID/GENADMIN/SECNAV WASHINGTON DC/-/AUG// SUBJ/MESSAGE FROM THE 78TH SECRETARY OF THE NAVY// RMKS/1. To our Sailors, Marines, civilian employees, and their families and loved ones: Today, together, we again embrace the most sacred duty defending our nation and working to build a world more defined by peace than conflict. I join you as someone who loves the Navy who spent 26 years in uniform and another 17 striving to make sure you had the capabilities you needed to fulfill your mission effectively and safely. Serving you as your 78th Secretary of the Navy is a high honor. It also carries grave responsibilities to which I will dedicate all my skill and devotion. You should also know I have a bias for action. Our Navy and our nation face critical challenges on multiple fronts. Like Secretary Austin, I view our most pressing challenges as the four Cs - China, Culture, Climate, and Covid, and we need the resources and capabilities to address each now. China is determined to reduce our military superiority. We will not let this happen. We will deter China's aggression, protect our national security, and preserve the peace. Our determination, our skill, and our courage will demonstrate our strength and conviction. Culture comes down to one goal. Every Sailor and Marine of all races, genders, religions, and ethnicities must treat one another with dignity and respect. This is not just about doing the right thing. It is about ensuring our Navy and Marine Corps will be the most talented, most combat ready, most committed force possible. Climate change exacerbates every challenge we face, from naval installations to frequent deployments. It is also a global struggle for resources that demands ingenuity and innovation. It demands solutions that mitigate climate damage while ensuring our operational success and competitive edge. Lastly, we must combat Covid. This means we must continue to vaccinate our naval forces with expedience. If we are not vaccinated, we are neither deployable nor combat ready. Immediately, the Navy and Marine Corps will make every effort to vaccinate and care for our force and defeat the scourge Covid has inflicted on our troops. Both our nation's security and your success as Sailors and Marines require your enthusiastic, unwavering commitment. We will succeed or fail together. Accordingly, with a leadership ethos forged as a Destroyer Captain, I will strive to be direct and transparent with you about what we need to accomplish together. Please know your safety and welfare will always be paramount to me, and I will work tirelessly with you to meet the challenges that lie ahead. To do this, we must possess the resources needed to expand our capabilities. I will make that my top priority. I am committed to ensuring you have the tools and training you need to succeed. Just as I am committed to confronting our maintenance backlog, managing our operational requirements, and building our Navy of the future. When I began my Navy career over 40 years ago, as a midshipman at the U.S. Naval Academy, I looked up to then Secretary of the Navy Edward Hidalgo. Like me, he was an immigrant to this nation and, like me, his experience taught him why the world needs a strong U.S. Navy. Most of all, I understood that while I served our nation, he also served me. The same is true today. I am your Secretary of the Navy focused on your and our collective promise to our Constitution and nation. We will succeed together. It has never been more important that we do. Finally, a personal note. My wife Betty and I well understand the sacrifices your loved ones make and how crucial they are to our success. We are both honored to be back once again working shoulder-to-shoulder with you. We look forward to getting out to the fleet and meeting you all soon. Full Speed Ahead. 2. Released by the Honorable Carlos Del Toro, Secretary of the Navy.// BT #0001 NNNN UNCLASSIFIED//

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NORFOLK, Va. – Chief Naval Aircrewman (Mechanical) Select Kody Sims is a stickler for details. He has to be. In Sims’ world, it’s the little details that often mean the difference between success and failure — terms which, in the aviation community, can equate to life and death. That unwavering attention to detail is a major reason why Sims, a C-130 flight engineer assigned to Fleet Logistics Support Squadron Five Five (VR-55), Naval Air Station Point Mugu, California, was selected as the fiscal year 2020’s top Reserve enlisted Sailor. “If I’m not detail-oriented, I put the rest of the crew — and the aircraft — at risk,” said Sims. Operated by a crew of five — two officers and three enlisted aircrew personnel consisting of a pilot, copilot, radio operator-loadmaster, flight engineer, and flight attendant — the C-130 aircraft is used to provide rapid logistics support to operating forces. It can be configured to provide transportation of personnel or cargo by parachute, low level fly-by ground extraction, or landing, making it a key asset in the current era of strategic competition. Serving as leading petty officer for both VR-55’s quality assurance and maintenance departments, Sims’ primary focus is to ensure preflight, organizational, preventive and corrective maintenance is completed to ensure the aircraft is safe, reliable and mission ready around-the-clock. “My main job is to ensure that maintenance is being conducted safely and by the book,” said Sims. “It’s a huge responsibility.” Getting qualified as a flight engineer is a lengthy process. Once a command recommendation has been submitted on a Sailor’s behalf, the member goes to flight engineer initial training, beginning a qualification process that can take years to complete. Naval Aircrewman (Mechanical) First Class Colton Buchanan, now a C-130 loadmaster with Fleet Logistics Support Squadron 54 (VR-54), was a second class petty officer when he met Sims and the two formed an immediate and lasting bond. Buchanan credits Sims with pushing him to achieve his loadmaster certification, leading to a significant leadership role promotion. “He’s one of my mentors and someone who has helped me out my entire career,” said Buchanan. “I recently took over as the LPO here, and he was one of the first people who called me.” Buchanan said he models his current leadership role on the template Sims left behind. “Some of the most important advice he has given me is just to trust your people,” said Buchanan. “Be able to lean on them to be able to help you with any deficiency that you might have. Take care of them and always take care of them on the back end.” A native of Marianna, Fla., Sims’s family moved around a lot when he was young. He loves Florida Gators football, farm life, and the outdoors. As a teenager, he considered a career in agriculture or possibly even aeronautical engineering. “One day I heard the words ‘flight engineer,’ and I knew that’s what I wanted to do,” said Sims, who joined the Navy Reserve in 2011. For Sims, there’s no daylight between his civilian and Reserve occupations. On the civilian side, he is a C-130 flight engineer with Air test and Evaluation Squadron (VX) 30 at the Naval Air Warfare Center, working less than four minutes away from the locker where he hangs his VR-55 Navy Reserve flight suit. In his civilian role, he trains Sailors to qualify as C-130 flight engineers. “Basically, I do the same thing in my civilian job and my Reserve job,” said Sims. “They go hand-in-hand and I definitely stay proficient and very current with what I do as a flight engineer. It makes things a lot easier and makes life pretty nice.” Submitted by his unit leadership as a Reserve Sailor of the Year (RSOY) candidate, Sims said the selection process could be summed up best by the rising degree of difficulty demonstrated by the questions posed to him at the various selection boards -- Commander, Fleet Logistics Support Wing (CFLSW), Commander, Naval Air Force Reserve (CNAFR), and Chief of Navy Reserve (CNR). “At the CFLSW level, they’d just ask point-blank: ‘What’s your opinion on this policy?’” said Sims. “At the CNAFR level, they’d say ‘This is the policy. How do you, as a leader, plan to implement this policy?’ and finally, at the CNR level, they said ‘Here’s a scenario — you know the policy already — how do you plan to use this as a leader?’” Habitually attuned to improving processes, procedures and workflow, Sims said he used the RSOY board questions as a personal diagnostic to assess and evaluate his own leadership growth. “The CNR-level questions were very thought-provoking,” said Sims. “They made me dig down deep and look at myself as a leader and evaluate how I look at things. It really made me think — even after the fact — ‘am I doing it the right way? Is there anything that I can improve on?’ And it ultimately made me better in the long run.” A team of senior enlisted leaders led by Reserve Force Master Chief Chris Kotz convened to hold the virtual RSOY board and ultimately made a recommendation to CNR Vice Adm. John Mustin, for the RSOY finalist. Sims was joined by Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Ronnie Heen, assigned to Force Headquarters Group, Marine Forces Reserve, during the 2020 RSOY week held virtually from May 3 to May 7, culminating in the winner’s selection during a virtual ceremony. According to Kotz, the selection was no easy task. “I cannot stress to you the difficulty it is to measure the absolute excellence of these two Sailors,” Kotz said as part of his remarks during the virtual ceremony. “I’m so proud of the professionalism, the tenacity, the dedication that our two boards put together to render the final recommendation.” The ceremony streamed live from the Navy Museum at the Washington, D.C. Navy Yard, where Mustin and Kotz were joined by the master of ceremonies, 2019 RSOY Chief Naval Aircrewman (Mechanical) Amanda Rodgers. The nominees and their families joined virtually from their homes to limit travel and crowds during the COVID-19 pandemic. Following his remarks, Kotz introduced Mustin, who reemphasized the excellence of the two finalists, particularly compared to a pool of excellent and dedicated candidates. “What I want everyone to understand is that we have 12,000 first class petty officers in the Navy Reserve, and we’re selecting one,” Mustin said, minutes before announcing the winner. “We’ve already narrowed it down from a little over a dozen to two. And I can assure you that both of these Sailors have distinguished themselves from thousands of others who are also doing great work around the world, in every theater of the globe, in every moment in time.” Finally, Mustin announced Sims as the winner. Sims was stunned. “I did not expect to hear my name called,” he said. “It was a surreal experience.” After a virtual award presentation, Sims had the opportunity to present his own remarks. “Every Sailor that I have had an interaction with throughout my career, I’ve been able to pull a positive or constructive piece of insight from, which has ultimately helped me improve,” said Sims. “I feel that is what makes us great as a Navy, the diversity of our people … a diversity that introduces you to new and different ideas that can only guide you to improvement.” Sims said the meticulous habits he’s cultivated over the course of his 10-year dual civilian-military aviation career naturally translates to Sailorization, mentorship, and staying on top of both short and long-term individual, team and mission objectives. For him, it all comes back to doing the little things correctly. “If I’m not detail oriented, I put my career at risk, and I put my Sailors at risk,” he said. “So I think it’s very important to pay attention to those details, be able to account for those details and know how to deal with those details, no matter what situation you’re in.” Sims, who will be promoted to the rank of chief petty officer during the Chief of Naval Operations Sailor of the Year ceremony at a later date, said it’s not just his award. “This award is not for me. The RSOY is for the Sailors that have been around me throughout my career, because they are the reason I’m in this position. It’s their doing,” said Sims, who closed his remarks with advice for the next RSOY candidates. “Trust your instincts. Trust your gut. Your command has chosen you to represent them for a reason. Represent why you’re there by showing who you are.”

WASHINGTON — Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin on Monday said he will seek President Joe Biden’s permission by mid-September to require all troops receive the coronavirus vaccine regardless whether the shots obtain full federal approval. “I want you to know that I will seek the president's approval to make the vaccines mandatory no later than mid-September, or immediately upon the U.S. Food and Drug [Administration] licensure, whichever comes first,” Austin wrote in his message. “Public reporting suggests the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine could achieve full FDA licensure early next month.”

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UNCLASSIFIED// ROUTINE R 061336Z AUG 21 MID200001043954U FM CNO WASHINGTON DC TO NAVADMIN INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC BT UNCLAS NAVADMIN 170/21 PASS TO OFFICE CODES: FM CNO WASHINGTON DC//N1// INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC//N1// MSGID/GENADMIN/CNO WASHINGTON DC/N1/AUG// SUBJ/POST-9/11 GI BILL POLICY UPDATE// REF/A/DOC/DVA/5JAN21// REF/B/DOC/USD P AND R/9APR21// REF/C/DOC/DOD/31MAY13// NARR/REF A IS THE JOHNNY ISAKSON AND DAVID P. ROE, M.D. VETERANS HEALTH CARE AND BENEFITS IMPROVEMENT ACT OF 2020. REF B IS UNDER SECRETARY OF DEFENSE FOR PERSONNEL AND READINESS MEMORANDUM, UPDATE ON THE DEFINITION OF ELIGIBLE DEPENDANTS FOR THE TRANSFER OF POST- 9/11 GI BILL EDUCATIONAL BENEFITS FOR FOSTER CHILDREN AND LEGAL WARDS. REF C IS DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE INSTRUCTION 1341.13 CHANGE 1, POST-9/11 GI BILL.// RMKS/1. This NAVADMIN announces the addition of foster children and legal wards to the definition of an eligible dependent for the purposes of Post- 9/11 GI Bill transfer of education benefits (TEB), as directed in reference (a) and implemented in reference (b). 2. Effective date of this change is 5 January 2021. The Department of Veterans Affairs will only pay benefits effective this date or the date the service approves the TEB, whichever is later. 3. Service Members currently serving on Active Duty (AD) or in the Selected Reserve (SELRES) who have been approved for TEB, may transfer benefits to foster children or legal wards who have been residing with the Service Member, pursuant to a court order, for at least 12 consecutive months. 4. For AD and SELRES previously approved for TEB and who have foster children or legal wards listed in the Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System (DEERS), the Defense Manpower Data Center (DMDC) made these dependents available to receive transferred benefits but did not assign them any months. Service Members should take action described in paragraph 5c to allocate benefits as desired. 5. AD and SELRES not yet approved for TEB must follow paragraphs 5a-5c to transfer benefits to eligible foster children and legal wards. a. On initial application in DMDC milConnect, allocate at least one month of benefits to an eligible spouse or child. b. After approval of initial TEB application, DMDC will manually make foster children and legal wards eligible to receive benefits, but will not assign them any months. There will be no notification that DMDC has taken this action. c. While continuing to serve on AD or in the SELRES, log in to DMDC milConnect and allocate any unused benefits among eligible dependents, including foster children or legal wards, without additional service obligation. d. A future DMDC update will display foster children and legal wards as eligible transferees during the initial application. 6. After transfer of benefits to a foster child or legal ward, termination of the foster child/legal ward relationship does not rescind the transferred benefits. The former foster child or legal ward will remain eligible until they reach 26 years of age, or the transferor revokes the TEB. 7. Children who are no longer in a foster or legal ward status, or who had their association with the Service Member terminated in DEERS, without having at least one month of Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits allocated to them by the Service Member prior to termination of their status, are not eligible to receive transferred education benefits. 8. All other Post-9/11 GI Bill and TEB policies remain in effect. An update to reference (c) will incorporate this definition change. 9. For Post-9/11 GI Bill and TEB questions, contact the following: a. Mr. Jim Johnson, Education Policy Branch, via e-mail at james.p.johnson(at)navy.mil. b. AD and Full-Time Support may submit inquiries to MyNavy Career Center (MNCC) at 1-833-330-6622 or via e-mail at askmncc(at)navy.mil. c. SELRES may submit inquiries to Commander, Navy Reserve Forces Command (CNRFC), Post-9/11 GI Bill Manager, at 1-800-621-8853 or via e-mail at cnrfc_post911gib.fct(at)navy.mil. 10. This NAVADMIN will remain in effect until superseded or canceled, whichever occurs first. 11. Released by VADM John B. Nowell, Jr, N1.// BT #0001 NNNN UNCLASSIFIED//

Sailors trying to use NSIPS may be experiencing some technical difficulties. Navy Enlisted System (NES) and Officer Personnel Information System (OPINS) capabilities are being integrated to streamline usage and the migration is impacting operations temporarily. We apologize for the technical difficulties and we hope to have the system moving smoothly as soon as possible. Please contact MNCC with any issue needing immediate attention.

UNCLASSIFIED// ROUTINE R 051619Z AUG 21 MID200001040013U FM CNO WASHINGTON DC TO NAVADMIN INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC BT UNCLAS NAVADMIN 169/21 PASS TO OFFICE CODES: FM CNO WASHINGTON DC//N1// INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC//N1// MSGID/GENADMIN/CNO WASHINGTON DC/N1/AUG// SUBJ/2021 MERITORIOUS ADVANCEMENT PROGRAM SEASON TWO// REF/A/MSG/CNO WASHINGTON DC/112237ZFEB21// REF/B/MSG/CNO WASHINGTON DC/161157ZJUL20// REF/C/DOC/BUPERS/19SEP18// NARR/REF A IS NAVADMIN 035/21, 2021 MERITORIOUS ADVANCEMENT PROGRAM SEASON ONE. REF B IS NAVADMIN 201/20, PROFESSIONAL MILITARY KNOWLEDGE ELIGIBILITY EXAM REVISED BUSINESS RULES. REF C IS BUPERSINST 1430.16G, ADVANCEMENT MANUAL FOR ENLISTED PERSONNEL OF THE U.S. NAVY AND U.S. NAVY RESERVE.// RMKS/1. This NAVADMIN replaces reference (a) and announces the policy and guidance for Calendar Year (CY) 2021 Season Two (S2) Meritorious Advancement Program (MAP) for Active and Full-Time Support Sailors, which will run from 1 September through 15 October 2021. 2. In order to preserve advancement opportunity via the navy wide advancement exam (NWAE) and control over-advancing a particular rating and paygrade, MAP advancement to the ABF3, ABF2, ABF1, ABH3, ABH2, BM3, BM2, BM1, and RS3 rates will be controlled as outlined in paragraph 5. The decision to control these rates was made based on a variety of factors, to include low NWAE advancement opportunity and proportionality of total MAP advancements in each rate. 3. MAP will account for approximately 20 percent of total advancements in CY21 with roughly half of the available MAP quotas allocated for each season. All unused quotas will be factored into the NWAE cycle. We are maintaining the two-season framework that aligns MAP with the NWAE to emphasize the intent of MAP in selecting and rewarding our most talented Sailors. 4. Commands are required to submit their MAP advancement(s) through Navy Standard Integrated Personnel System (NSIPS). NSIPS Web Afloat users and commands without access to NSIPS should refer to paragraph 4a for instructions on submitting their MAP advancements. The system will use authoritative data to determine eligibility. However, commands are still required to locally validate that MAP candidates have successfully completed the professional military knowledge eligibility examination (PMK-EE) requirement prior to the first day of the MAP season, as outlined in reference (b). a. NSIPS Web Afloat users and commands without access to NSIPS must submit a MAP nomination request via e-mail directly to their immediate superior in charge (ISIC), type commander (TYCOM) or budget submitting office (BSO)/echelon II command using the meritorious certification letter (MCL). The letter must be signed by the commanding officer and should address any exceptions to policy (ETP) and/or additional quotas requested. Sample MCLs and detailed information regarding the offline process can be found via MyNavy Portal (MNP) at https://www.mnp.navy.mil/group/advancement-and-promotion/a-enlisted-advancement-resources-and-links, then select the *Websites* tab in the blue banner, and then select the MAP homepage. b. Quota usage, modifications and distribution will be managed within the NSIPS environment. BSO and command quotas will be uploaded into NSIPS on 15 August 2021 and can be found under the quota summary report tab. Quotas can also be found via MNP at https://www.mnp.navy.mil/group/advancement-and-promotion/a-enlisted-advancement-resources-and-links, then select the *Websites* tab in the blue banner, and then select the MAP homepage. c. Additional quotas can be requested using the quota request option. Commands must contact their BSO to determine timeline for additional quota requests. Whether or not command quotas are authorized, all commands are authorized to request quotas from their BSO/echelon II command, via their ISIC and TYCOM. d. The system will automatically determine if an ETP is required using predetermined criteria. Service Members in ratings requiring security clearances and rates/pay grades requiring time in rate (TIR) waivers will be automatically routed for adjudication. The request will be routed through the ISIC, TYCOM, and BSO/echelon II command using a hierarchical workflow. e. NSIPS will not automatically generate an ETP for Nuclear- trained Service Members. Commands desiring to advance a nuclear- trained Service Member not meeting the TIR requirement must request an ETP to Director, Military Personnel Plans and Policy (OPNAV N13) via Nuclear Program Manager (OPNAV N133). E-5s require a TIR date of 1 July 2019 or earlier to be eligible for advancement to E-6. 5. MAP Advancements in Controlled Rates. Commands desiring to MAP advance a Sailor to ABF3, ABF2, ABF1, ABH3, ABH2, BM3, BM2, BM1, or RS3 must submit a request to their BSO, via their ISIC and TYCOM, using the quota request option in NSIPS. If the command does not have access to NSIPS, they should follow the procedures in paragraph 4a. BSOs will be granted MAP quotas for each rate based on the proportion of the billets authorized (BA) at the lower paygrade of that rate under that BSO. If there are not enough quotas for all BSOs, the quotas will be allocated to the BSOs with the largest amount of BA. BSOs will be contacted by Enlisted Community Management Division (BUPERS-32) to inform them of assigned quotas for controlled rates. Commands will submit requests to the BSOs using the template provided on the MAP homepage via MNP at https://www.mnp.navy.mil/group/advancement-and-promotion/a-enlisted- advancement-resources-and-links, then select the *Websites* tab in the blue banner, and then select the MAP homepage. 6. MAP Website. MAP Quotas by unit identification code (UIC), forms and frequently asked questions can be found on MNP at https://www.mnp.navy.mil/group/advancement-and-promotion/a-enlisted- advancement-resources-and-links, then select the *Websites* tab in the blue banner and then select the MAP homepage. The list of points of contact for each BSO/echelon II command and list of parent and subordinate UICs can also be found on the above website. More detailed information on the MAP program can be found in Chapter 10 of reference (c). 7. Contact MyNavy Career Center (MNCC) at (833) 330-6622 or email at askmncc(at)navy.mil. 8. This NAVADMIN will remain in effect until superseded or canceled, whichever comes first. 9. Released by Vice Admiral John B. Nowell, Jr, N1.// BT #0001 NNNN UNCLASSIFIED// https://www.mynavyhr.navy.mil/Portals/55/Messages/NAVADMIN/NAV2021/NAV21169.txt?ver=idec5ceBv-3jdK54qDUufg%3d%3d

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is expected to seek authorization to make Covid-19 vaccines mandatory for all active duty troops as soon as this week, following President Joe Biden's directive that the military examine how and when it could make that happen. Austin's "inclination is towards making the COVID-19 vaccine mandatory" for active duty troops, a defense official told CNN. If the secretary makes that final recommendation, he could seek a presidential waiver to allow the vaccine to be administered to troops before full approval by the Food and Drug Administration. A Pentagon decision and recommendation on how to proceed could come this week, several officials say.

FY22 CPO Selection Board: Cycle 108 SelRes E7 Quotas Cycle 250 FTS E7 Quotas

Last month, a major milestone in the repair efforts of the World War II "fast battleship" USS North Carolina (BB-55), which has been undergoing the most significant restoration work in more than five decades. Last week, the floodgates to the cofferdam were opened, and for the first time since May 2018 the majestic warship is back in the water of the Cape Fear River. The $11 million project to preserve the ship included the construction of the cofferdam, which began in August 2016 to allow work crews to drain the water from around the hull and address repairs.

Bibs are now available for Reserves February exam. BIBs for: Aug - E7 for Reserves Feb exam Aug - E4~E6 for Reserves Feb exam Bibliography for Advancement in Rate (BIBs)

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden on Thursday directed the Pentagon to consider how and when they will require troops to receive the coronavirus vaccine but stopped short of mandating the shots as the vaccines remain under emergency-use authorization by the Federal Drug Administration. Though the military requires troops to receive many vaccinations, federal law prohibits the Pentagon from mandating those without full FDA approval. The president has the authority to bypass the restriction and require troops to get the shot, but Biden has not done so.

UNCLASSIFIED// ROUTINE R 292140Z JUL 21 MID200001011412U FM CNO WASHINGTON DC TO NAVADMIN INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC BT UNCLAS NAVADMIN 162/21 PASS TO OFFICE CODES: FM CNO WASHINGTON DC//N1// INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC//N1// MSGID/GENADMIN/CNO WASHINGTON DC/N1/JUL// SUBJ/FISCAL YEAR 2022 ENLISTED TO MEDICAL DEGREE PREPARATORY PROGRAM ANNOUNCEMENT// REF/A/DOC/BUMED/7MAY15// REF/B/MSG/CNO WASHINGTON DC/171350ZJUL17// NARR/REF A IS BUMEDINST 1500.31, UNIFORMED SERVICES UNIVERSITY OF THE HEALTH SCIENCES ENLISTED TO MEDICAL DEGREE PREPARATORY PROGRAM. REF B IS NAVADMIN 177/17, NUCLEAR TRAINED SAILOR APPLICATIONS TO OFFICER COMMISSIONING PROGRAMS AND MODIFICATION TO FY-19 NUCLEAR LIMITED DUTY OFFICER IN-SERVICE PROCUREMENT BOARD PROCESS.// RMKS/1. This NAVADMIN solicits applications and provides guidance for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 Enlisted to Medical Degree Preparatory Program (EMDP2). 2. The EMDP2 is a 2-year undergraduate education program open to Sailors of all ratings who meet eligibility requirements in line with reference (a) and the EMDP2 website at https://medschool.usuhs.edu/academics/emdp2. The EMDP2 is a partnership between the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USUHS) and the Military Services to provide an opportunity for highly motivated, academically promising enlisted Service Members. The EMDP2 consists of intensive coursework, preparation, and mentoring to prepare students for application to medical school. Upon completion of the program, successful students will be competitive for acceptance to medical schools in the United States. 3. Selectees are assigned to the USUHS in Bethesda, MD, for two years. Individuals selected for the EMDP2 program will remain on Active Duty while completing coursework and will receive pay, allowances, benefits and privileges of their current paygrade. Selectees will receive permanent change of station orders to USUHS for the entire length of the course. USUHS will pay all school expenses (books, tuition, labs, etc.) for the entire length of the course. 4. Deadline for submission of applications for FY-22 enrollment is 2359 Eastern Time on 30 September 2021. Application packages must be received on or before the deadline date. No additional documents or packages will be accepted after this date. Application requirements are specified on the EMDP2 website at https://medschool.usuhs.edu/academics/emdp2. 5. Strict adherence to package submission requirements will be a primary factor for selection. Applicants must review their package in its entirety before submitting. A minimum score of *Good* on the latest physical fitness assessment and qualifying Scholastic Assessment Test/American College Test scores are required. 6. This NAVADMIN does not modify any previous guidance contained in reference (a), regarding selective reenlistment bonus. 7. Applicants assigned to a nuclear training command or who hold a nuclear Navy enlisted classification (N13O, N13S, N14O, N14S, N15O, N15S, N16O, N16S, N23O, N23S, N24O, N24S, N25O, N25S, N26O, N26S, N59X and N89X) must obtain a conditional release from their nuclear field duty before submitting an EMDP2 application for consideration for the FY-22 board, in line with reference (b). To obtain a conditional release, applicants must submit an Enlisted Personnel Action Request (NAVPERS 1306/7) to the Nuclear Propulsion Program Manager (OPNAV N133) via the detailer at Enlisted Nuclear Power/Submarine assignments (PERS-403). The FY-22 board will only consider nuclear enlisted candidates who have a conditional release included in their EMDP2 application. 8. Completed electronic applications and supporting documents should be submitted via DoD Safe https://safe.apps.mil/ to the following e-mail address: EMDP2-application(at)usuhs.edu. If documents are encrypted, e-mail the passphrase to EMDP2- application(at)usuhs.edu. Use the following naming convention for e-mails and document file names: LAST NAME (all caps), matriculation year, and last four digits of SSN, plus any other identifier you choose. Applicants can verify receipt of documents by phone (301)319- 0590 or e-mail EMDP2-application(at)usuhs.edu. 9. General questions on the EMDP2 should be sent to EMDP2(at)usuhs.edu. Point of contact for Navy service-specific inquiries is HMCS John W. Huckleberry II, Office of the Hospital Corps, Bureau of Medicine and Surgery, at (703) 681-8923 or via e-mail at john.w.huckleberry.mil(at)mail.mil. 10. Released by Vice Admiral John B. Nowell, Jr, N1.// BT #0001 NNNN UNCLASSIFIED//