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FALLS CHURCH, Va. – Would you like to know more about your TRICARE health plan costs? Maybe you’d like to compare different plans to find the most cost-effective one. TRICARE’s online compare cost tool can help you look up your health plan’s costs and review multiple health plan costs at the same time.
“It’s important for TRICARE beneficiaries to have a fast, easy way to look up costs associated with their health plan,” said Robert Agnello, deputy chief of Digital Communications at the Defense Health Agency. “With the TRICARE Compare Cost Tool, you can look up costs for covered services, enrollment, and more. You can also see how your plan’s costs compare to other plans.” -
CLASSIFICATION: UNCLASSIFIED// ROUTINE R 071805Z FEB 23 MID200080715767U FM CNO WASHINGTON DC TO NAVADMIN INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC BT UNCLAS NAVADMIN 027/23 PASS TO OFFICE CODES: FM CNO WASHINGTON DC//N1// INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC//N1// MSGID/GENADMIN/CNO WASHINGTON DC/N1/FEB// SUBJ/RETENTION EXCELLENCE AWARD// REF/A/MSG/CNO WASHINGTON DC/121637ZNOV19// REF/B/PUB/BUPERS/17JAN17// REF/C/MSG/CNO WASHINGTON DC/162058ZAPR18// REF/D/MSG/CNO WASHINGTON DC/231840ZAPR18// REF/E/DOC/OPNAV/29JUL22// NARR/REF A IS NAVADMIN 254/19, CULTURE OF EXCELLENCE. REF B IS BUREAU OF NAVAL PERSONNEL CAREER COUNSELOR HANDBOOK. REF C IS NAVADMIN 095/18, BRILLIANT ON THE BASICS II PART A REVISITING THE BASICS. REF D IS NAVADMIN 100/18, BRILLIANT ON THE BASICS II PART B ENGAGEMENT. REF E IS OPNAVINST 1040.11E, NAVY ENLISTED RETENTION AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM.// RMKS/1. This NAVADMIN highlights the Navy's Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 retention, outlines the FY-23 retention environment, provides FY-23 reenlistment rate benchmarks, and Retention Excellence Award (REA) criteria. Additionally, it reemphasizes our commitment to promoting a culture of excellence in line with references (a) through (e), and the need to continue retaining the best talent in a forward- operating, diverse, and talent-rich Navy team. 2. FY-22 Retention: a. In FY-22, we achieved the following combined reenlistment and reserve affiliation rates: (1) Zone A: 68% (62% benchmark). (2) Zone B: 67% (68% benchmark). (3) Zone C: 85% (85% benchmark). b. We fell short of the Zone A attrition benchmark of 4% or less: (1) United States Fleet Forces: 5.8%. (2) United States Pacific Fleet: 5.6%. 3. FY-23 retention environment. As we progress through this FY, we remain dedicated to attracting, developing, and retaining the very best talent. a. Fleet Readiness. We are building a robust marketplace to mitigate gaps at sea and maximize fleet readiness, which is foundational to meeting the Navy mission. Our Sailors will be afforded opportunities to participate in the marketplace as they manage their careers. b. All Hands on Deck. To maximize retention, an *all hands on deck* approach is required. It is imperative everyone plays an active part in ensuring the Navy retains the right Sailors. Last year we introduced changes in the REA program to further incentivize operational units to maximize retention by being the *Best in Class* (BIC) for their platform type while maintaining the REA Legacy for the rest of the Navy until all units can be transitioned into a BIC. c. FY-23 Goal. This FY we are asking that you put additional effort into retaining talented Sailors (on Active Duty or in the Reserves). As such, you will see that we have set the reenlistment rate benchmarks 2% above each platforms 3-year average (for REA BIC), or 2% above last FYs performance (for REA Legacy). 4. Importance of Reserve Affiliation. Maintaining the best retention environment for fleet readiness remains our top priority. We depend on both the Active and Reserve Component to maintain Fleet readiness. Simply stated, we cannot build a Navy who can fight and win without a total force effort. The strategic depth provided by our Navy Reserve team has supported critical missions everywhere we operate, ranging from Coronavirus Disease 2019 response to flying key resupply missions around the world and from shore to operating forward in remote locations. Consequently, retention through reserve affiliation (RA) remains a strategic imperative and will be factored into REA computations. RA can occur greater than 180 days from Active Duty separation, however, it must be within the same FY. 5. FY-23 Reenlistment Rate Benchmarks: a. REA BIC. In FY-23 we will continue a competitive REA BIC distinction for certain (Type 2 and Type 4) operational platform types. The BIC distinction highlights those commands who are optimizing the principles in line with references (a) through (c) to retain an operationally ready, diverse, and talented force. REA BIC includes 18 platform types provided below. Units not identified as REA BIC will continue to be identified as REA Legacy and follow REA benchmarks outlined in paragraph 5b. (1) Reenlistment rates with RA. Commands who meet their specific platform reenlistment rate benchmark targets (including RA) in Zones A, B, and C and remain at or below the Navy's Zone A attrition benchmark of 4% for at least two quarters or the FY overall, will be awarded the REA. The Immediate Superior in Command (ISIC) will evaluate commands who meet the ship class REA criteria and determine, from those commands, their BIC nominee. BIC nominees will be awarded based on ISIC determined metrics as long as they meet the minimum REA benchmarks. Those commands identified by the ISICs as BIC nominees will be forwarded to their respective Type Commander (TYCOM) for additional review, endorsement, and final selection. TYCOMs will then forward finalized REA BIC awardees to the Echelon II command for the release of a recognition message. (2) FY-23 BIC reenlistment benchmarks (including RA): Platform Type ZONE A ZONE B ZONE C CG 74% 76% 95% CVN 66% 75% 92% DDG 74% 78% 94% EOD 88% 84% 95% HSC 75% 79% 96% HSM 79% 80% 93% LHA and LHD 74% 82% 96% LPD 74% 78% 96% LSD 78% 82% 91% MCM 75% 88% 95% NMCB 63% 75% 98% SSBN 76% 83% 94% SSGN 75% 79% 90% SSN 70% 73% 88% VAQ 70% 75% 95% VAW 79% 77% 96% VFA 68% 78% 91% VP 73% 78% 97% Zone A attrition benchmark is set at 4% or less. b. REA Legacy. All other Echelon II and III commands must meet or exceed the following aggregate reenlistment rates (with RA) and attrition benchmarks to become eligible for the REA Legacy award: (1) Zone A: 70%. (2) Zone B: 70%. (3) Zone C: 87%. Zone A attrition 4% or less. 6. REA Criteria for both Legacy and BIC. If commands meet or exceed the FY- 23 reenlistment benchmarks (including RA) and are at or below the attrition benchmark, they are eligible to receive the REA. The benchmarks must be met for at least two quarters or the FY overall. Additionally, ISICs and TYCOMs can utilize retention or Sailor related metrics to determine final eligibility. a. Computation Exceptions. A zone with zero transactions at or before the end of active obligated service will qualify as the percentage required in that particular zone if the command has qualifying transactions in the other zones. Only two zones may be allowed to default to the minimum benchmark in that particular zone. b. Commands must have a minimum of one zone of qualifying transactions to be eligible for the REA. Exceptions to policy (ETP) may be considered on a case-by-case basis for small commands with no junior Sailors. Echelon II commands, TYCOMs and ISICs will determine the necessity of an ETP. c. Loss transactions on a Sailor transferred from a command due to pending separation, a medical, or legal hold will reflect on the command where the Sailor was last attached in an accounting category code 100 status. d. Sailors separated due to other medical reasons or disability, will not be counted towards the 4% or less attrition benchmark and commands will utilize reference (b) to adjust computed attrition in Zone A to be submitted to their ISIC or TYCOM. e. Requests for ETPs of any award element in paragraph 5, must be submitted in writing via the respective ISIC or TYCOM with specific justification. ETP requests must be signed by the commanding officer. Requests disapproved at any level will not be considered. Disapprovals at ISIC or TYCOM level do not need to be forwarded to their respective Echelon II command. Command ETP final approval authority resides with Echelon II commands. f. An eligible command must have a rated Navy counselor (NC) or a billeted Command Career Counselor (CCC) with the Navy enlisted classification (NEC) 806R in order to be eligible for the REA. In the event, the CCC billet is gapped or there is an unplanned loss, the command retains REA eligibility while the ISIC supports the interim CCC in the collection and submission of retention data. g. TYCOM and direct reporting NCs will evaluate and submit eligible commands to their respective Echelon II command no later than 1 December 2023. 7. REA Legacy and BIC Announcement Recognition. Echelon II commands should announce their FY-23 REA Legacy and BIC recipients following the consolidation of Echelon III commands and direct reporting command submissions no later than 31 December 2023. a. Following the announcement message, REA BIC awardees may fly the BIC pennant (blue, with a silver anchor) and paint their anchor gold as applicable. b. REA Legacy award winners and BIC contenders who meet benchmarks and who are not selected for BIC distinction can fly the REA pennant (gold, with a blue anchor) and paint their anchor haze grey. 8. Career Counselor of the Year (CCOY). A key to the successful execution of brilliant on the basics as detailed in references (c) and (d) is recognition. CCOY provides an opportunity to recognize CCCs who manage an outstanding Career Development Program and serve a critical role in the military life cycle of a Sailor's career. The CCOY program is maintained at the Echelon II command level and is open to rated NC and unit CCCs with the NEC 806R. 9. Points of Contact: a. Personnel, Manpower, and Training, Fleet Career Counselor. NCCM(SW/AW/IW) James Osborne, at (703) 604-5353/DSN 664 or via e- mail at james.r.osborne.mil(at)us.navy.mil. b. U.S. Fleet Forces, Fleet Career Counselor. NCCM(SW/AW) Crystal Webb, at (757)836-7780/DSN 836 or via e-mail at crystal.p.webb.mil(at)us.navy.mil. c. U.S. Pacific Fleet, Fleet Career Counselor. NCCM(SW/SCW/FMF) Judith Jimenez, at (808) 474-5848/DSN 315 or via e- mail at judith.m.jimenez2.mil(at)navy.mil. d. Fleet Engagement Team (BUPERS-3). Mr. Randy Miller, at (901) 874- 2376/DSN 882 or via e-mail at randy.a.miller4.civ (at)us.navy.mil. e. Enlisted Force Plans and Policy Branch (OPNAV N132). Mr. Glenn Arrington, at (703) 604-5089/DSN 664 or via e-mail at glenn.arrington.civ(at)us.navy.mil. 10. Released by Vice Admiral Richard J. 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SELECTION BOARD//REF/A/DOC/OPNAV/14DEC09//
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REF/C/DOC/BUPERS/16NOV22//NARR/REF A IS OPNAVINST 1420.1B, ENLISTED TO OFFICER COMMISSIONING PROGRAMS
APPLICATION ADMINISTRATIVE MANUAL.
REF B IS TITLE 10 U.S. CODE SECTION 8323, OFFICERS: 20 YEARS.
REF C IS PROGRAM AUTHORIZATION 115B, MEDICAL SERVICE CORPS (MSC) IN-SERVICE
PROCUREMENT PROGRAM (IPP).//RMKS/1. This NAVADMIN solicits applications for the Academic Year
(AY) 2024 Medical Service Corps (MSC) In-Service Procurement Program
(IPP) Selection Board. The MSC IPP Selection Board will convene in the Fall
of 2023.2. Eligibility criteria. Application procedures and requirements are
outlined in this NAVADMIN, chapters 1, 2, and 6 of reference (a), and
reference (c), which can be viewed on the MyNavy HR website under officer
community managers at
https://www.mynavyhr.navy.mil/Career-Management/Community-Management/Officer/Program-Authorizations/.3. Applications will be accepted for the following specialties:
Health Care Administration (HCA), Entomology, Industrial Hygiene, Medical
Laboratory Science, Environmental Health, Radiation Health, Clinical Social
Work, Pharmacy, Occupational Therapy, and Physician Assistant.4. Applicants must include a conditional release in their application.
a. Applicants assigned to a nuclear training command or who hold a
nuclear Navy enlisted classification must submit an Enlisted Personnel Action
Request (NAVPERS 1306/7) form to the Nuclear Propulsion Program Management
Office (OPNAV N133) via their detailer.
b. Applicants not assigned to nuclear programs must submit a NAVPERS
1306/7 to their enlisted community manager to obtain the conditional release.5. Applicants for training must provide an acceptance letter from an
accredited university in line with reference (c) and submit a scholastic
aptitude test, American college testing, graduate record examination,
graduate management admission test, or pharmacy college admission test
scores, as applicable.6. Amplifying guidance for the AY-24 MSC IPP Selection Board:
a. HCA direct. Must have an accredited master's degree prior to the
application deadline.
b. HCA training. Must include an acceptance letter from either the
Army-Baylor University graduate program in HCA or the master of HCA and
Policy degree at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences.
c. Physician Assistant:
(1) Official transcripts from all attended academic institutions must
be requested and sent by the institution directly to the University of
Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) Centralized Application Service (CAS) no later
than 14 June 2023. The UNMC online application provides the instructions and
appropriate mailing address. Application to the UNMC Physician Assistant
Program must be initiated online via the UNMC CAS system on the MyNavy Portal
(MNP) website at https://www.mnp.navy.mil/group/career-planning/commissioning-programs via the MSC IPP, UNMC application link no
later than 14 June 2023. No documents need to be uploaded into the UNMC CAS
system.
(2) Completion of the online application does not qualify as
submission of the application. Hard copy applications must be mailed to
Naval Medical Leader and Professional Development Command
(NMLPDC) no later than 31 July 2023 (see paragraph 9). Applicants will be
notified of their academic eligibility well before the official MSC IPP
application deadline.7. Applicants must not have reached their 42nd birthday by the time of
initial appointment and commissioning. Age waivers up to age 48 are
available.8. In line with references (a) and (b), applicants are reminded to be
eligible for voluntary retirement, an applicant appointed as an officer is
required to complete 20 years of Active-Duty service, with at least 10 years
of service as an active commissioned officer.9. Applications must be received no later than 31 July 2023 and mailed to:
Commanding Officer
Naval Medical Leader and Professional Development Command
Attn - HMDT, 16th Floor
8955 Wood Road
Bethesda MD 20889-5611All required documentation must be received no later than 31 July 2023.
Detailed application information can be found on the MNP website at
https://www.mnp.navy.mil/group/career-planning/commissioning-programs
via the *MSC IPP Application Information* link.10. Board results will be released on the aforementioned website once
approved.11. Point of contact is Beverly D. Kemp, NMLPDC, who can be reached at (301)
319-4520/DSN 285, or via e-mail at beverly.d.kemp.civ(at)health.mil.12. This NAVADMIN will remain in effect until superseded or 30 September
2024, whichever occurs first.13. Released by Vice Admiral Richard J. Cheeseman, Jr., N1.//
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Lockheed Martin delivered the future USS Marinette (LCS-25) to the Navy at Fincantieri Marinette Marine shipyard, in Marinette, Wisc., the service announced in a Friday news release.
Marinette is the Navy’s 13th Freedom-class Littoral Combat Ship to deliver. The ship is the second to be named after the Wisconsin city – the first a former tugboat (YTB-7910).
The ship is expected to be commissioned in June 2023, according to the Navy release. From there, it will head to its homeport in Mayport, Fla.
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A local Navy captain who allegedly posted sexually explicit photos and videos of a woman onto the internet without her knowledge or consent appeared in San Diego federal court Monday on a federal cyberstalking charge.
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US Navy photos capture the moment sailors pulled a downed Chinese balloon out of the ocean.
The balloon, which China has admitted belongs to them, first appeared Friday flying over the US Pacific Northwest. It was later shot down by the US military on Saturday off the coast of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.
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A lawyer representing Navy Seals who do not want to be vaccinated against Covid-19 told a federal appeals court Monday that their lawsuit over a now-withdrawn vaccine mandate isn’t moot even though Congress passed legislation last December ordering the policy canceled.
During arguments before the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals in New Orleans, attorney Heather Hacker said the service members still face the possibility of discipline over their refusal to get vaccinated and the government has not ruled out taking vaccination status into account when doling out future assignments.
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One of the questions a family member asked me: "Why is it always the Navy that is in the news when they talk about the military?"
WASHINGTON — Navy divers were working to locate portions of the debris from the Chinese spy balloon that a U.S. fighter jet shot down six miles off the coast of South Carolina, defense officials said on Sunday.
The recovery effort, which is expected to take days, began not long after debris from the balloon hit the water, a defense official said. He added that a Navy ship arrived on the scene soon after the balloon was shot down, and that other Navy and Coast Guard ships, which had been put on alert, were also sent to the scene.
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A trio of Navy warships, service divers and the FBI are on the hunt for the wreckage of a high-altitude Chinese spy balloon that was shot down on Saturday by an Air Force F-22 Raptor off the coast of South Carolina, Defense Department officials told reporters Saturday.
“The balloon, which was being used by the PRC in an attempt to surveil strategic sites in the continental United States, was brought down above U.S. territorial waters,” Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin said in a Saturday statement. “On Wednesday, President [Joe] Biden gave his authorization to take down the surveillance balloon as soon as the mission could be accomplished without undue risk to American lives under the balloon’s path.”
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The FBI has contacted a Navy veteran, Richard Osthoff, as part of an investigation into embattled Rep. George Santos and a GoFundMe campaign to raise money for Osthoff's sick service dog.
Osthoff confirmed the call from the FBI, and sources familiar with the matter confirmed the nature of the investigation -- which adds to the growing list of legal issues and controversies Santos, R-N.Y., is facing.
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SUBJ/ORDER TO UPDATE NAVY FAMILY ACCOUNTABILITY AND ASSESSMENT SYSTEM
PERSONAL CONTACT INFORMATION (MARCH 2023)//
REF/A/DOC/OPNAV/23OCT14//
AMPN/REF A is OPNAVINST 3006.1 CH-2, PERSONNEL ACCOUNTABILITY IN CONJUNCTION
WITH CATASTROPHIC EVENTS.//
RMKS/1. This NAVADMIN announces the semi-annual requirement for all Navy
uniformed and civilian personnel to update/verify their personal information
in the Navy Family Accountability and Assessment System (NFAAS), per
reference (a), no later than 31 March 2023. If a record has been updated
in the system between 1 October 2022 and 31 March 2023, that record is
considered validated for the 31 March 2023 deadline.
a. NFAAS is the system utilized by the Navy to account for personnel and
their families during widespread natural or man-made disasters.
b. Accurate contact information of personnel and family members is
required to facilitate a quick and accurate muster of personnel in affected
areas.
2. Applicability. This message applies to all Navy uniformed personnel
(Active Duty and Reserve), Navy civilians (both APF and NAF), and Outside
Continental United States (OCONUS) contractors.
a. It is mandatory for all uniformed personnel, and all categories of
their dependents to update and verify contact information.
b. It is mandatory for non-bargaining unit civilian employees to update
their contact information. Providing dependent's information is voluntary
but highly encouraged. Failure to provide dependent information may impinge
on receipt of potential benefits, if applicable.
c. It is mandatory for all OCONUS contractors, and all categories of
their dependents to update and verify contact information.
d. Bargaining unit civilian employees are highly encouraged to provide
their contact and dependent information on a voluntary basis, until union
notification and subsequent impact and implementation bargaining takes place
(when applicable). Providing contact information is critical in providing
support to DON civilians and their dependents during a disaster and the
subsequent recovery period.
3. Echelon 2 Commanders, Region Commanders and Region Personnel
Accountability Representatives will ensure widest dissemination of this
notice to all subordinate commands, tenant commands and detachments for
action, as required. All Commanding Officers (CO)/Officers-in-Charge (OIC)
will ensure 100 percent compliance for mandatory personnel. COs/OICs shall
contact pertinent Human Resources Offices to request notification of
applicable unions and OCONUS contractors (must provide associated
Unit Identification Code (UIC)).
4. In addition, each command shall institute policies requiring personnel to
review/update their NFAAS data as standard practice during check-in and check
-out. A tool is available in NFAAS to allow Commanding Officer
Representatives (COR) to "pull" personnel into their UIC. In the event of
permanent address or contact information changes:
a. Uniformed personnel, OCONUS contractors, and/or their dependents are
required to update NFAAS.
b. Civilian non-bargaining unit employees are required to update NFAAS,
and their dependents are highly encouraged to update NFAAS.
c. Civilian bargaining unit employees and their dependents are highly
encouraged to update NFAAS.
5. To update contact information, access the NFAAS website
at https://navyfamily.navy.mil/. Login and update member
information under the "My Info" tab, "Contact Information" section, and
sponsor's work location information. Update family member information under
the "My Info" tab, "Family Member Info" section. Edit member and family
member information as necessary and verify as current. Personnel are
required to input their physical address; PO/APO/FPO addresses are not
authorized. Additionally, users must ensure a Cell Carrier is selected from
the applicable drop-down list. All family members enrolled in the
Exceptional Family Member Program must be identified as such.
6. NFAAS can also be accessed from any mobile device web browser. All
personnel are encouraged to download the latest version of the NFAAS mobile
app, which provides cognizant resources, checklists, preparation guidelines,
etc. The app also provides a link to the mobile version of the NFAAS
website. Although the app uses the same URL address as the NFAAS website,
when accessed via a mobile device, the site will be optimized to allow easy
viewing and navigation. To ensure NFAAS notifications are received via the
app, go to the dashboard, select "Settings" and ensure the "Receive
Notifications" option is enabled.
7. CORs can verify personnel update status using the Reports tab in NFAAS
and selecting "Address Information Update Status Roster Report by UIC."
Column K contains the date contact information was last updated.
8. Points of contact:
a. NFAAS Help Desk at paas(at)navy.mil.
b. NFAAS Program Manager, Ms. Terenda Ruffin, at (202) 207-4402
or via e-mail at terenda.b.ruffin.civ(at)us.navy.mil.
9. This NAVADMIN will remain in effect until superseded or canceled.
10. Released by Vice Admiral Y. B. Lindsey, Commander, Navy Installations
Command.//
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FORCE MERITORIOUS ADVANCEMENT PROGRAM FOR SELRES SAILORS SEASON TWO
ANNOUNCEMENT. REF B IS ALNAVRESFOR 029/20, SELRES MAP-R AUTOMATION.
REF C IS NAVADMIN 201/20, PROFESSIONAL MILITARY KNOWLEDGE
ELIGIBILITY EXAM REVISED BUSINESS RULES. REF D IS MILPERSMAN
1510-030, ADVANCED ELECTRONICS FIELD, ADVANCED TECHNICAL FIELD, AND
NUCLEAR FIELD PROGRAMS. REF E IS BUPERSINST 1430.16G, ADVANCEMENT
MANUAL FOR ENLISTED PERSONNEL OF THE U.S. NAVY AND U.S. NAVY
RESERVE.//
RMKS/1. This ALNAVRESFOR message supersedes reference (a) with
updates to the E5 to E6 MAP policy and provides guidance for
Calendar year (CY) 2023 Season One (S1) Meritorious Advancement
Program (MAP) for Selected Reserve (SELRES) Sailors, beginning 1
March and ending 31 April 2023.
2. We continue to refine and improve MAP to empower reserve command
triads to identify and recognize their most talented Sailors through
meritorious advancement process. Our Reserve Force is a
predominantly prior service force with unique accession pathways.
SELRES overall rating health and advancement outlook is similar but
not identical to AC/TAR planning factors. Reserve MAP has specific
controls to ensure that our force maintains a balanced and healthy
total advancement opportunity percentage for each rating.
3. The Navy Reserve Force will continue to convene an Echelon II
MAP board for E-4 to E-5 and E-5 to E-6 candidates in readiness
units and all E-5 to E-6 controlled ratings for operational and
CNIFR units. The new E-5 to E-6 quota policy is discussed in
paragraph 9. The ECH II MAP board will ensure MAP selections are
determined utilizing a board precept, convening order and selection
standards consistent with promotion boards.
4. CY23 Reserve MAP Season One
a. Each MAP season is aligned with the Navy-wide advancement
exam (NWAE) cycles to reward the best performing Sailors. This
will require command triads to select their best and fully qualified
Sailors for MAP nominations, without regard to NWAE results;
however, it does not relieve Sailors from the need to prepare and
study for the technical rating information tested by the NWAE.
b. Season one window: 1 March- 31 April 2023.
c. All Navy Reserve Units must request Unit Approver access
using NSIPS. Readiness and Mobilization Commands (REDCOMs) and
Immediate Superior in Command (ISIC) Commands must request RCC
Approver and ISIC Approver access respectively. MAP-R NSIPS
tutorials are located at https://www.nsips.navy.mil under the
training tab. Reference (b) contains guidance on NSIPS MAP-R user
roles.
5. Eligibility. MAP is open to all E-3, E-4 and E-5 Sailors who
meet MAP advancement eligibility requirements per references
(d) and (e) and are in a valid pay billet. Prior Service
Re-enlistment Eligibility - Reserve (PRISE-R) Sailors are eligible
only if their new rate is permanent before 1 March 2023.
a. Sailors may only meritoriously advance one paygrade.
Sailors in a frocked status are not eligible for advancement to the
next higher paygrade until advanced (i.e., frocked E-5 cannot be
meritoriously advanced to E-6).
b. MAP Time-in-Rate (TIR) requirements. The minimum TIR dates
must be on or before:
(1) E-6: 1 January 2022
(2) E-5: No TIR requirement
(3) E-4: No TIR requirement
c. Mobilized, Definite Recall, ADOS, and Canvasser Recruiter
(CANREC) Sailors. Sailors who are currently mobilized or serving on
Definite Recall, ADOS, or CANREC orders may compete for a SELRES MAP
nomination opportunity. They are not eligible for AC/TAR quotas.
Nomination packages for Sailors on Mobilization, Definite Recall,
and ADOS orders must be submitted in NSIPS via the automation tool
by the Sailor's respective Navy Reserve Unit (specifically their
Unit Mobilization Unit Identification Code (UMUIC)). Nomination
packages for Sailors on CANREC orders must be submitted manually to
CNRF via their respective recruiting region. Nomination package
for Sailors supporting the Navy Reserve Center on long term ADOS or
Definite Recall orders must be submitted manually to the REDCOM.
d. Per reference (c), Sailors must complete PMK-EE for the
desired advancement paygrade to be eligible for the Meritorious
Advancement Program.
e. Required attachments for E-4 to E-5 and E-5 to E-6 MAP
candidates (all readiness units and operational units submitting
a Sailor in a controlled rating listed in paragraph 9)
(1). MAP nominations submitted in the automation tool must
contain evaluations from 1 March 2021 through 1 March 2023.
Packages submitted without the required evaluations will be
determined ineligible for MAP unless a waiver is submitted in
the NSIPS MAP Package.
6. Nominations. The list of MAP nominations by UIC for operational
and readiness units will be loaded into the NSIPS automation tool
and visible to unit leadership once user role permissions have been
granted. MAP nomination opportunities are allocated as follows:
a. CANREC. Each Navy Talent Acquisition Group (NTAG) will
compete for nominations within their respective region (East, West
or Central) and are allotted two E-6 nominations for each region.
Navy Recruiting Command (NRC) HQ and PERS-9 are allotted one E-6
nomination each.
7. E-3 to E-4 MAP process:
a. The authority to select and MAP Sailors to E-4 is delegated
to reserve unit Commanding Officers (CO). Readiness and operational
unit COs are authorized to MAP their most deserving E-3 Sailor to
E-4.
b. Each Unit CO will receive one E-3 to E-4 MAP quota.
c. Advanced Electronic Field and Advanced Technical Field
ratings are ineligible for E-4 MAP due to rating requirements
described in reference (d).
8. E-4 to E-5 MAP process for operational units and CNIFR units:
a. The authority to elect and MAP Sailors to E-5 is delegated
to each squadron CO, operational unit CO and NIFR CO.
b. Each operational unit CO and squadron CO will receive one
E-5 MAP quota.
c. Each NIFR CO will receive eight E-5 quotas for their region.
9. Policy update for E-5 to E-6 MAP process for operational units
and CNIFR units:
a. The authority to elect and MAP Sailors to E6 is delegated to
each squadron CO, operational unit CO and NIFR CO.
b. In order to control over advancing particular E6 rates and
to maintain rating health, several ratings will be controlled. MAP
candidates in controlled ratings will not automatically be advanced.
Instead, they will be reviewed at the ECH II MAP board, where their
full MAP package will be evaluated.
c. Controlled ratings: ABF1, ABH1, AC1, AD1, AE1, AM1, AME1,
AO1, AT1, AWF1, AWO1, AWR1, AWS1, AZ1, CE1, CS1, CTT1, CTR1, DC1,
EA1, EM1, EN1, EOD1, ET1, ETV1, FC1, FCA1, FT1, GSE1, GSM1, ITS1,
LN1, MC1, MM1, MMA1, MN1, MR1, ND1, PR1, PS1, QM1, RP1, SB1, RS1,
SO1, STG1, SW1, TM1 and UT1.
10. Process:
a. To utilize E-3 to E-4, E-4 to E-5 and E5 to E6 MAP quotas,
NSIPS must be used to process and validate the meritorious
advancement. NSIPS ensures the UMUIC submits qualified Sailors for
meritorious advancement. MAP Unit Approvers will use steps 1-4 in
paragraph 10b of this message for MAP validation.
b. NSIPS utilizes mandatory gates for MAP submission. Following
the below steps is crucial for MAP quota usage and must be
completed NLT 2359 on 20 March 2023 by the MAP Unit Approver.
(1) MAP Unit Approver selects the E-3/E-4/E-5 Sailor in
NSIPS.
(2) MAP Unit Approver marks each "nomination comments"
blocks N/A. Controlled ratings must submit a full package.
(3) MAP Unit Approver will upload 2022 PFA results and
current evaluation to satisfy system requirements.
(4) MAP Unit Approver will save the document which will
automatically be forwarded on 20 March 2023 at 2359 to the
respective ISIC.
(5) REDCOM MAP approvers will rank all submissions
alphabetically NLT 2359 on 31 March 2023 and save the
selection.
11. Timeline. The MAP automation tool is designed to route MAP
packages automatically on the dates below. Failure to comply with
selection due dates is irrevocable and commands will forfeit
their opportunity to submit MAP nomination package(s) for season
one.
a. 20 March 2023: Deadline for all readiness and
operational units to submit nomination packages in NSIPS. The
automation tool will automatically route the nomination to the
appropriate REDCOM or ISIC on this date at 2359.
b. 20 March 2023: Deadline for NTAGs to submit nomination
packages to their respective region. NRC Regions will provide
submission guidance to their commands.
c. 31 March 2023: Deadline to submit ranked nomination
packages to CNRF for the below commands.
(1) Operational ISIC HQ units and aviation commands. The
automation tool will automatically route selected and ranked
packages to CNRF at 2359 on the deadline date.
(2) Readiness and Mobilization Commands. The automation tool
will automatically route selected and ranked readiness unit packages
to CNRF at 2359 on the deadline date. REDCOMs shall follow guidance
in 10b(5).
(3) Navy Recruiting Command (NRC) HQ, NRC Region, and PERS-9
CANREC nominations and MARFORRES nominations will be submitted to
the POC listed in paragraph 12 below.
d. 10 April 2023: MAP nomination board convenes for E-4 to E-5
and E-5 to E-6 readiness unit nominations and all E5 to E6
operational nominations for controlled rates.
12. MAP Board membership. We are seeking board membership, including
a Board President and eight Board Members.
a. TAR or SELRES board president solicitation. The Board
President must be available from 10-14 April 2023, and be an O-5 or
O-6, and be currently serving or post-tour CO/OIC.
b. TAR and SELRES board membership solicitation. Board members
must be available 10-14 April 2023, be a Senior Chief or Master
Chief and be able to gain NSIPS MAP access upon selection.
c. All candidates for board president and membership should
submit requests directly to NRFORCM(at)us.navy.mil
no later than 15 March 2023 and include the following information:
full name, rank, current command, UIC, NRC, NRC UIC, e-mail address,
best phone number and position requesting.
12. The OCNR POC and MAP Board Sponsor is NCCM(AW) Kimberly Cedar,
available at email: kimberly.a.cedar.mil(at)us.navy.mil.
13. This ALNAVRESFOR message will remain in effect until superseded
or cancelled.
14. Leaders, it is time to identify - and select for advancementyour best performing Sailors. Let's get busy. Released by Vice
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RMKS/1. It gives me great pleasure to announce the following
selections for our Rated NC, Collateral Duty, and Selected Reserve
Career Counselors of the Year.
2. A screening board was conducted on 24 and 25 January 2023, where
a panel of Chiefs, Senior Chiefs and Master Chiefs reviewed 7
outstanding nomination packages. Competition was extremely close and
all nominees should be proud of their superb accomplishments. The
final selectees are:
a. CCOY Navy Counselor Category, NC1(IW/SW/AW) Epifiano Gonzalez,
USN, Navy Reserve Center Kitsap, WA.
b. CCOY (non-NC) Category, YN1(AW) Lucian Anguiano Jamie, USN,
Navy Reserve Center, El Paso, TX.
c. CCOY Selected Reserve Category, IT1 Katrina Knauff , USN,
Navy Reserve Defense Finance Accounting Service, Akron.
3. Congratulations to our CCOY recipients for their commitment to
the growth and development of our Sailors and their careers. Sailors
are our asymmetric advantage and critical to warfighting readiness.
Our career counselors work hard to retain our best talent in the
Navy, and are key to developing the force.
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Reserve Fiscal Year 2023 (FY-23) Mobilization Exercises Planning
Order. REF C is COMNAVRESFORINST 3060.7E, Navy Reserve Mobilization
and Demobilization Procedures. REF D is ALNAVRESFOR 025/20, Navy
Reserve Fighting Instructions 2020. REF E is ALNAVRESFOR 020/22,
Navy Reserve Fighting Instructions 2022. REF F is OPNAVINST 3060.7C
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RMKS/1. Purpose.
A. This exercise order (EXORD) directs Commander, Naval Air Force
Reserve (CNAFR), Naval Special Warfare Group ELEVEN (NSWG-11), and
Navy Reserve Region Readiness and Mobilization Commands (REDCOMs) to
participate in MAX 23. MAX 23 commences 01MAR2023 and ends
31MAR2023.
B. This EXORD requests Bureau of Medicine and Surgery (BUMED) to
solicit and issue orders for the full complement
(413 plus alternates)of assigned Selected Reservists (SELRES) to
provide medical support in accordance with the BSO-18 Reserve
Component Medical Support of Adaptive Mobilization Concept of
Operations during MAX 23 over the selected NRCs' normally scheduled
March drill weekend. Selected NRCs are delineated in Para 5.B below.
2. Background.
A. In September 2021, a new construct for mobilization named
Adaptive Mobilization (AM) was conceptually approved by the Chief of
Naval Personnel (CNP) and the Chief of Navy Reserve (CNR). AM was
designed to satisfy both steady-state and mass activation
requirements and encompasses all processes of distributed activation
(DA), distributed mobilization (DM), distributed de-mobilization
(DDM), and distributed de-activation (DDA). The AM construct was
codified via reference (a).
B. In FY-23, Commander, Navy Reserve Force directed the
planning and execution of three MOBEXs to develop, test, and
evaluate DA processes per reference (b). The force must continue to
execute and leverage readiness improvement initiatives incorporated
in the Chapter 1 Tables of reference (c).
C. FY-23 MOBEXs are designed to evaluate the progress of driving
readiness across the force as well as develop and improve AM
processes. MAX 23 is the second exercise in the series for FY-23.
3. Commander's Intent.
A. Commander, Navy Reserve Force (CNRF) executes AM to mobilize
designated personnel for both (1) mass activation in support of
strategic competition as well as (2) steady-state and emergent ad
hoc augmentation.
B. Exercises evaluate and improve mobilization processes and
readiness for strategic competition. MAX 23, directed in reference
(b), will exercise the mobilization-to-billet pathway processes for
SELRES.
(1) Per reference (d), each SELRES Sailor is required to know
and understand the requirements of their programmed mobilization
billet, as well as to be ready to activate and serve in that billet
on day one.
C. The main objectives of MOBEXs is to evaluate Echelon (ECH) IV/V
commands' ability to execute AM processes with a focus on accuracy
of strength gain (i.e. activation) package processing and screening
checklist (NAVPERS 1300/22 and NAVMED 1300/4) completion. MAX 23
will also integrate and test BUMED's concept of operations, BSO-18
Reserve Component Medical Support of Adaptive Mobilization.
D. Participation is directed by CNRF and mandatory for all members
selected to participate per Para 5 of this EXORD. Non-participants,
as defined in Para 4, will be listed by name in the respective after
action report (AAR) directed in Para 4.
4. Execute.
A. There will be three (3) CNRF N35 MAX 23 exercise coordination
and execution meetings held for all participating ECH III/IV/V
commands.
(1) All personnel attending these meetings will read this EXORD
in its entirety prior to attending a meeting.
(2) Agenda items will be the same at all three sessions.
Multiple sessions will be held to allow for flexibility of ECH
III/IV/V command staff in attending. Attendance at all sessions is
not required, but information covered at each session may not be
identical based on questions from the audience. These meetings will
be held via Microsoft Teams on 24JAN2023 at 2100Z, 26JAN2023 at
2100Z, and 08FEB2023 at 1700Z.
Teams link: https://dod.teams.microsoft.us/l/meetup-join/19%3adod%3a
meeting_ed951ae2abda4cfba9fb0e6ebf21fd84%40thread.v2/0?context=
%7b%22Tid%22%3a%22e3333e00-c877-4b87-b6ad-45e942de1750%22%
2c%22Oid%22%3a%22eb6d161e-2e4d-4681-b822-7da9b1672d8f%22%7d.
B. Additional Training Periods (ATPs). The use of rescheduled
drills or ATPs are authorized for members to complete exercise
requirements outside of their normally scheduled drill weekend.
Additional ATP requests should be made via the process described
herein, and should not be made via reserve program directors (RPDs).
(1) If a unit's additional drill balance is depleted and
additional drills are required to complete exercise requirements, a
request will be submitted from Navy Reserve augment unit leadership
to their NRA (ECH V command) by TRUIC.
(2) CNAFR, NSWG-11, and REDCOMs will consolidate requests and
submit to CNRF in accordance with procedures/template promulgated to
the adaptive mobilization action officer leads with a suspense date
of 17FEB2023. This task will be tracked via Enterprise Task
Management Software Solution (ETMS2).
a. ATPs are offered only to participants who administratively
complete and submit the 'exercise required documents' of
Para 4.C.(3) below.
(3) Once approved by CNRF, CNRF N31 will coordinate with
Executive Committee Pillar Leads (RPDs) to distribute additional
drills into the appropriate TRUIC's operational support plan
additional drill execution spreadsheet (OSPADES).
a. NRAs/Units/SELRES are not to delay scheduling or execution
of ATPs while awaiting their approved ATP allotment to populate in
OSPADES.
C. SELRES Participants:
(1) SELRES members selected to participate are directed to
complete exercise requirements as delineated below. Contact your
assigned NRA to coordinate as needed.
(2) Required documentation can be obtained from the CNRFC N15
Distributed Activation SharePoint Portal (https://private.
navyreserve.navy.mil/cnrfc/N-Codes/N1/covid/Pages/default.aspx
(CAC required)). From the CNRFC N15 Distributed Activation
SharePoint Portal, use the 'Select MOB Workflow' drop down to
select your NRA's immediate superior in command (ISIC), then
navigate to the 'MOB Required Documents' tab.
(3) The below listed documents, herein referred to as 'exercise
required documents', must be completed and uploaded to the CNRFC N15
Distributed Activation SharePoint Portal along with all
associated/supporting documentation. Members will be able to upload
exercise documents to the CNRFC N15 Distributed Activation
SharePoint Portal upon STARTEX.
a. TSC Norfolk Activation Pay Gain Packet
b. NAVPERS 1300/22 Expeditionary Screening Checklist
c. NAVMED 1300/4 Expeditionary Medical and Dental Screening
(4) All requirements of the 'exercise required documents' should
be completed. Items may only be simulated as delineated in Para 4.H.
Any items not completed will be tracked by the NRA via the MOBEX
EXERCISE SCORECARD and reported via AAR.
(5) The exercise orders, 'MOBEX EXERCISE ORDERS_MOBEX USE
ONLY.pdf', contain pictographic instructions on uploading the TSC
Norfolk Activation Pay Gain Packet and NAVPERS 1300/22 Expeditionary
Screening Checklist 'exercise required documents' to the CNRFC N15
Distributed Activation SharePoint Portal.
(6) Documents should be completed via electronic means to the
maximum extent possible (i.e. digital signatures) and will be
uploaded to the CNRFC N15 Distributed Activation SharePoint Portal.
(7) Information technology (IT) issues, such as trouble signing
PDFs electronically or accessing CAC enabled websites, will be
troubleshot with the NRA IT department.
(8) SELRES participants will monitor package status via the
CNRFC N15 Distributed Activation SharePoint Portal, and if rejected,
make needed corrections until their package status shows "accepted".
(9) Provide feedback to the NRA for incorporation in their AAR.
D. BUMED BSO-18 Reserve Component Medical Support of Adaptive
Mobilization Concept of Operations:
(1) BSO-18 members must familiarize themselves with all required
documentation and guidance for medical mobilization screening. This
package will be provided electronically by CNRF N9 to CNAFR,
NSWG-11, and REDCOM regional medical directors (RMDs) by 30JAN23.
POCs for each participating NRC will be included in this package.
(2) BSO-18 members should attend a virtual training meeting
hosted by CNRF N9, Deputy Force Surgeons, and RMDs to improve
familiarization and integration. These meetings will be scheduled
within two weeks of the exercise start date. Meeting details will be
communicated to CNAFR, NSWG-11, and REDCOM RMDs.
(3) BSO-18 members are directed to complete mobilization medical
screening requirements for MAX 23 participants. Supplemental
guidance regarding BSO-18 personnel pre-exercise training and
employment; completion of NAVMED 1300/4 (Rev. 12-2021) and DD Form
2807-1 (OCT 2018); and processing of medical documents will be
addressed in the CNRF N9 MAX 23 Memorandum. The Memorandum will be
provided to BUMED, CNAFR, NSWG-11, and REDCOM RMDs by 30JAN23 for
further dissemination.
(4) BSO-18 members should provide feedback regarding the BSO-18
Reserve Component Medical Support of Adaptive Mobilization Concept
of Operations and its execution. A single BSO-18 member at each
selected NRC should be designated to receive exercise feedback from
their team members. That single member should provide consolidated
medical operations feedback from the team at the selected NRC to the
NRC and the BUMED point of contact provided in Para 7.F below.
(5) An AAR using input submitted to the BUMED POC identified in
Para 7.F. by MAX 23 BSO-18 support members is requested to be
submitted to CNRF via ETMS2 by close of business 12May2023.
E. ECH V - NRAs
(1) Read this EXORD in its entirety.
(2) Attend at least one of the exercise coordination and
execution meetings in Para 4.A.
(3) Make positive contact and coordinate with assigned
participants to complete and submit 'exercise required documents' as
described in Para 4.C.(3).
(4) All requirements of the 'exercise required documents' should
be completed. Items may only be simulated as delineated in Para 4.H.
Any items not completed will be tracked by the NRA via the MOBEX
EXERCISE SCORECARD and reported via AAR.
a. MOBEX EXERCISE SCORECARD and MOBEX AAR Template documents
are provided under the 'MOB Required Documents' tab of the CNRFC N15
Distributed Activation SharePoint Portal (link provided in Para
4.C.(2) above) to aid NRAs in:
i. Tracking/aggregating results during the exercise.
ii. Completion of their AAR at the conclusion of the
exercise.
(5) Assist assigned participants in completing exercise required
documents and uploading to the CNRFC N15 Distributed Activation
SharePoint Portal.
(6) Assist assigned participants experiencing information
technology (IT) issues, such as trouble signing PDFs
electronically or accessing CAC enabled websites. Issues unable
to be resolved by NRA IT will be elevated via the appropriate
trouble desk or ISIC. Issues which are not resolved by end of
the exercise period will be thoroughly documented in the AAR.
(7) NRAs will screen documentation submitted to the CNRFC N15
Distributed Activation SharePoint Portal for correctness/completion
and action as appropriate (i.e. accept or reject). NRAs will
coordinate with the member to ensure rejected packages are corrected
and resubmitted.
a. Common exercise required document errors identified during
previous MOBEXs: Blanks in required spaces such as social
security numbers, signatures, and incorrect or missing order
endorsements.
(8) During FY-22 MOBEXs, NRAs repeatedly demonstrated their
ability to innovate solutions and workarounds to accomplish the
mission. A goal of this exercise is to refine processes and
identify system issues for correction. To achieve this goal, to the
maximum extent possible the established processes and systems will
be utilized and NRAs will use the AAR to identify issues or
shortfalls and to recommend solutions vice innovating and
implementing solutions in situ. Any questions regarding the process
should be addressed via your ISIC.
(9) ECH V commands will be assessed on three factors:
a. Participation. Percentage of members identified in Para 5
who submitted a TSC Norfolk activation pay gain packet via the CNRFC
N15 Distributed Activation SharePoint Portal.
i. If a member was a participant (submitted a TSC Norfolk
activation pay gain packet) but did not submit other required
exercise documents (NAVPERS 1300/22 or NAVMED 1300/4), they will be
listed by name detailing the deficiency and describe corrective
action taken if appropriate, and report any issue unable to be
resolved as well as provide suggestions for issue resolution.
b. TSC Norfolk activation pay gain packet accuracy. Percentage
of NRA accepted packages which are 100 percent complete and correct.
c. Demonstration of familiarity with and mastery of the
commands' ability to execute adaptive mobilization processes.
i. The goal of any MOBEX is not necessarily to produce
mobilization ready Sailors at FINEX. An NRA that is familiar with
the processes and which has mastered them understands where they
lack capability to complete requirements within the exercise
required documents and they can articulate those capability
shortfalls, propose solutions, and identify assistance required.
ii. Familiarity with and mastery of the processes is
demonstrated via requirement completion tracking and reporting
utilizing the MOBEX EXERCISE SCORECARD and MOBEX AAR Template.
(10) ECH V commands will submit completed AARs as directed by
their ISIC using the guidance of Para 4.F including the BUMED input
of Para 4.D.(4). AARs will be fully routed through respective chains
of command prior to submission.
F. ECH IV - REDCOMs/Wings/SEAL Teams
(1) Read this EXORD in its entirety.
(2) Attend one of the exercise coordination and execution
meetings in Para 4.A.
(3) Provide guidance and supervision to their NRAs regarding the
execution of this exercise.
a. The REDCOM/Wing/SEAL Team will ensure that every
participating member's NAVMED 1300/4 is uploaded to the appropriate
folder in the "Medical Form Document PII" tab located on the CNRFC
N15 Distributed Activation SharePortal Portal.
b. The REDCOM/Wing/SEAL Team N9 will complete AOR Waivers and
provide mobilization screening assistance as needed during the
exercise as detailed in Para 4.H.(5)d.
(4) The REDCOM/Wing/SEAL Team will screen documentation
submitted to the CNRFC N15 Distributed Activation SharePoint Portal
for correctness/completion and action as appropriate
(i.e. accept or reject).
a. Common exercise required document errors identified during
previous MOBEXs: Blanks in required spaces such as social
security numbers, signatures, and incorrect or missing order
endorsements.
b. Once the exercise is concluded, the ECH IV medical
personnel will review at least 10 percent of the submitted packages
for completeness and accuracy in order to provide quality assurance
of the work accomplished by their lower echelon. This review must be
complete within 14 days of exercise completion and results will be
included in the appropriate Echelon AAR.
(5) ECH IV commands will be assessed on three factors:
a. Participation. Percentage of members identified in Para 5
who submitted a TSC Norfolk activation pay gain packet via the CNRFC
N15 Distributed Activation SharePoint Portal.
i. If a member was a participant (submitted a TSC Norfolk
activation pay gain packet) but did not submit other required
exercise documents (NAVPERS 1300/22 or NAVMED 1300/4), they will be
listed by name detailing the deficiency and describe corrective
action taken if appropriate, and report any issue unable to be
resolved as well as provide suggestions for issue resolution.
b. TSC Norfolk activation pay gain packet accuracy. Percentage
of NRA accepted packages which are 100 percent complete and correct.
c. Demonstration of the ability to supervise NRAs to ensure
familiarity with and mastery of the commands' ability to execute
adaptive mobilization processes.
i. The goal of any MOBEX is not necessarily to produce
mobilization ready Sailors at FINEX. A NRA that is familiar with the
processes and which has mastered them understands where they lack
capability to complete requirements within the exercise required
documents and they can articulate those capability shortfalls,
propose solutions, and identify assistance required.
(6) ECH IV commands will use data consolidated from their ECH V
AARs to submit ECH IV AARs to CNRF by close of business 28APR2023.
This task will be sent via ETMS2 for tracking purposes. ECH IV AAR
submissions must contain the following elements:
a. Summary of action detailing the number of members
identified to participate, TSC Norfolk activation pay gain packets
submitted, NAVPERS 1300/22 forms submitted, and NAVMED 1300/4 forms
submitted.
b. Recommendations for improvement.
c. Summary of the detailed reports of all NRAs highlighting
any commonalities throughout the region or issues which require
attention from the ECH IV level or higher.
d. By-name report of all individuals identified as exercise
participants but who failed to participate satisfactorily
(non-participants). Include the reason for non-participation and any
corrective action taken by ECH IV/V leadership. If a member was a
participant (submitted a TSC Norfolk activation pay gain packet) but
did not submit other required exercise elements (NAVPERS 1300/22 or
NAVMED 1300/4), a detailed explanation will be provided explaining
why all exercise requirements were not completed and submitted.
e. Summary and analysis of BUMED AAR input of Para 4.D.(4)
from their selected NRCs.
f. All NRA/ECH V AARs will be submitted to CNRFC via
respective REDCOM/ECH III/IV commands for historical purposes.
G. ECH III - CNAFR/NSWG-11
(1) Read this EXORD in its entirety.
(2) Attend one of the exercise coordination and execution
meetings in Para 4.A.
(3) Provide guidance and supervision to respective ECH IV
commands regarding the execution of this exercise.
(4) ECH III commands will use data consolidated from their ECH
IV commands' AARs to submit ECH III AARs to CNRF by close of
business 12MAY2023. This task will be sent via ETMS2 for tracking
purposes. ECH III AAR submissions must contain the following
elements:
a. Summary of action detailing the number of members
identified to participate, TSC Norfolk activation pay gain packets
submitted, NAVPERS 1300/22 forms submitted, and NAVMED 1300/4 forms
submitted.
b. Recommendations for improvement.
c. Summary of the detailed reports of all NRAs highlighting
any commonalities throughout the region or issues which require
attention from the ECH IV level or higher.
d. By-name report of all individuals identified as exercise
participants but who failed to participate satisfactorily
(non-participants). Include the reason for non-participation and any
corrective action taken by ECH IV/V leadership. If a member was a
participant (submitted a TSC Norfolk activation pay gain packet) but
did not submit other required exercise elements (NAVPERS 1300/22 or
NAVMED 1300/4), a detailed explanation will be provided explaining
why all exercise requirements were not completed and submitted.
e. All NRA/ECH V AARs will be submitted to CNRF/C via
respective ECH III/IV commands for historical purposes.
H. Clarifications and authorized simulated items
(1) NRAs are directed to execute all normal mobilization
processes, screenings, and procedures while conducting MAX 23.
a. All screening items should be completed. No items will be
simulated unless otherwise directed herein.
b. If a member meets the requirements for MOB cancelation per
reference (c), the NRA will document the reason for cancelation,
continue exercise execution per Para 4, and indicate in the AAR the
member's name, reason cancellation would be required, and action
taken by the NRA to document/resolve the issue.
c. Process work-arounds (i.e. use of wet-signed paper forms
vice electronically signed digital forms) should not be utilized.
Any identified need for process work-arounds or issues resulting
in members not submitting the completed 'exercise required
documents' will be appropriately noted in the AAR.
(2) NSIPS specific simulations:
a. Individual mobilization status (IMS) codes (R##, RC1, RC2,
etc) will not be entered in NSIPS. IMS code changes associated with
MAX 23 will be simulated.
b. DSC codes will not be changed in NSIPS. DSC code changes
will be simulated as part of the TSC Norfolk activation pay gain
packet processing.
(3) Orders for MAX 23 will not be available in the Navy and
Marine Corps Mobilization Processing System (NMCMPS).
a. Members will simulate obtaining orders from NMCMPS by
downloading the orders/instruction template
(MOBEX EXERCISE ORDERS_MOBEX USE ONLY.pdf) in the 'MOB Required
Documents' tab of the CNRFC N15 Distributed Activation SharePoint
Portal (link provided in Para 4.C.(2) above).
(4) The following MOBEX NAVPERS_1300/22_Rev06-22 checklist
clarifications are specified below, and are pre-entered in the copy
located under the 'MOB Required Documents' tab on the CNRFC N15
Distributed Activation SharePoint Portal:
a. Section 1.a: Verify member has an open government travel
charge card (GTCC) account and is in good standing. Simulate
activation of member's GTCC.
b. Section 1.i: Upon completion of NAVMED 1300/4, simulate IMS
code update to RC2 [Completed Medical Screening].
c. Section 1, Command IA Coordinator (CIAC) Verification:
Simulate assigning service member to a CIAC in Navy Family
Accountability and Assessment System (NFAAS) at
https://navyfamily.navy.mil. Enter 'Simulated per Para 4.H.(4).c'
as the NFAAS CIAC file ID # on the NAVPERS 1300/22.
d. Section 2, Part 1.b: Simulate activation of member's valid
government travel charge card (GTCC).
e. Section 2, Part 1.l: Simulate selecting "IA Option" in
PRIMS.
f. Section 2, Part 1.o: PRD extensions will not be granted for
MAX 23. NRA communications with NAVRESFORCOM (N12) regarding PRD
extensions will include language to identify that the request is
part of an exercise.
(i.e. MAX 23 - EXERCISE EXERCISE EXERCISE - MAX 23).
g. Section 2, Part 1.q: Simulation. Per reference (c),
deployment readiness training (DRT) is required of all SELRES every
3 years. Participants not in compliance will coordinate with their
NRA to attend an available training to ensure that the highest
levels of mobilization readiness are maintained. If the next
available training occurs outside of the exercise, note the
deficiency in the MOBEX EXERCISE SCORECARD for aggregation and
reporting in the NRA AAR.
h. Section 2, Part 1.r: Complete all portions of this step,
but simulate CCC or transition officer (TO) uploading DD eForm 2648
to DMDC.
i. Section 2, Part 3.(9): Simulate completion of Tactical
Combat Casualty Care - All Service Members (TCCC - ASM) Tier 1
certification (B-300-2010).
j. Section 2, Part 5.b: Simulate completion of detaching
individual evaluation/fitness report.
k. Section 2, Part 5.c: On RLD, simulate IMS code change to
RC3 to reflect Service Member's active status.
(5) The following NAVMED 1300/4 (Rev. 12-2021) checklist
clarifications are specified below:
a. Medical Readiness: Complete Medical Readiness services in
accordance with NRA resources. For example: If a Sailor needs a
vaccination that the NRA has on-hand, administer the vaccine and
update the Medical Readiness Reporting System (MRRS); If a Sailor
needs a vaccination that the NRA does not have on-hand, note the
deficiency in the MOBEX EXERCISE SCORECARD for aggregation and
reporting in the NRA AAR.
b. Part I, Section A, Item 11: Participants will verify access
to the Electronic Health Assessment (EHA) NMCPHC Website
https://data.nmcphc.med.navy.mil/eha/ and ability to log in. NRAs
will report participant ability to access the website and indicate
if the NRA has organic medical capability to review and certify
submissions. This information will be aggregated and reported by the
NRA in their AAR. DO NOT complete a pre-deployment health assessment
(PreDHA), DD Form 2795 in the EHA website.
c. Part I, Section G, Item 6: Participants will verify with
the NRA that their medical record is maintained appropriately.
Member will simulate record in hand.
d. Part II, Section C, D, and E: For selected NRCs with BSO-18
Reserve Component Medical Support of Adaptive Mobilization Concept
of Operations Participants, if AOR waiver is required:
i. Download the Combatant Command waiver document and
complete all sections.
ii. Submit AOR Medical Waiver to REDCOM Medical Director for
review.
iii. REDCOM will approve or request additional information
and return to requestor noting approval.
iv. Upon approval or denial, update NAVMED 1300/4 Part II,
Sections C, D and E.
v. Waivers created as a part of this exercise WILL NOT be
submitted to AOR surgeons for review/adjudication.
e. Part III, Section A, Item 1: Participants will verify with
the NRA that their dental record is maintained appropriately. Member
will simulate record in hand.
5. Admin/Logistics.
A. CNAFR, NSWG-11, and REDCOMs are directed to select 20 percent
of their SELRES population for participation in MAX 23 with a
suspense date of 17FEB2023. This task will be sent via
ETMS2 for tracking purposes. Participant selection criteria is
provided below:
i. Individuals should be selected at random taking the
additional considerations below into account.
ii. SELRES selected should account for at least 20 percent
of each NRAs total population (20 percent required at the ECH III/IV
level). SELRES selection by entire units, as has been done for
previous exercises, is not required for MAX 23.
iii. Where possible, select SELRES for MAX 23 participation
that have not participated in a previous MOBEX.
iv. SELRES on MOB, ADOS, or Definite Recall orders at the
time of the exercise period (1-31MAR23) or with an approved
attrition (separation/retirement) request should not be selected as
a participant for MAX 23.
v. SELRES with MOB-limiting MAS codes as defined in
RESPERSMAN 3060-010 will not be excluded from exercise selection or
participation.
B. NRAs selected to receive BUMED support as documented in the
BSO-18 Reserve Component Medical Support of Adaptive Mobilization
Concept of Operations:
(1) REDCOM EVERETT
a. NRC EVERETT
b. NRC KITSAP
c. NRC MINNEAPOLIS
d. NRC OMAHA
(2) REDCOM SAN DIEGO
a. NRC SAN DIEGO
b. NRC DENVER
c. NRC VENTURA
d. NRC PHOENIX
e. NRC PEARL HARBOR
(3) REDCOM JACKSONVILLE
a. NRC ATLANTA
b. NRC JACKSONVILLE
c. NRC TAMPA
d. NRC PENSACOLA
(4) REDCOM NORFOLK
a. NRC NORFOLK
b. NRC WASHINGTON DC
(5) REDCOM FORT WORTH
a. NRC FORT WORTH
b. NRC ST LOUIS
c. NRC NEW ORLEANS
d. NRC SAN ANTONIO
(6) REDCOM GREAT LAKES
a. NRC GREAT LAKES
b. NRC COLUMBUS
c. NRC BATTLE CREEK
d. NRC PITTSBURGH
6. All questions regarding AM and MAX 23 will be addressed through
the chain of command from SELRES to Unit Leadership/NRAs to
REDCOMs/Wings/Teams and higher.
7. Points of Contact:
A. CNRF N15: LCDR Deon Graham, deon.d.graham.mil(at)us.navy.mil
B. CNRF N35 Adaptive Mobilization Coordinator: CDR Andrew
Alvarado, andrew.r.alvarado.mil(at)us.navy.mil
C. CNRF N35 Mobilization Exercise Coordinator: LCDR Alex C. Crow,
alexander.c.crow.mil(at)us.navy.mil
D. CNRF N36 Adaptive Mobilization Coordinator: CDR Joanna Bridge,
joanna.l.bridge.mil(at)us.navy.mil
E. CNRF N9: CAPT Joy Greer, joy.a.greer.mil(at)us.navy.mil
F. BUMED: LCDR Kelly Mitzen, kelly.l.mitzen.mil(at)health.mil
G. CNAFR: CDR Heydee Mena, heydee.m.mena.mil(at)us.navy.mil
H. NSWG-11: CDR Richard "Rusty" Linnel,
richard.c.linnell.mil(at)socom.mil
8. Released by RADM Michael Steffen, Deputy Commander, Navy Reserve
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WASHINGTON — A key system on aircraft carrier Gerald R. Ford forced the cancelation of an at-sea test in August, but the ship successfully completed an overseas mission in the fall after the U.S. Navy installed a new replacement part.
A Pentagon test and evaluation office noted in a January report the Ford’s jet blast deflector — the large panel that raises just before a jet is catapulted off the flight deck to protect the ship and sailors from intense heat — was among the systems with ongoing reliability problems that hindered the ship from reaching its promised efficiency.
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SAN DIEGO – U.S. Navy Captain (Retired) David Williams Haas was sentenced today to 30 months in prison by a federal district judge in San Diego on charges that he received more than $90,000 in bribes from foreign defense contractor Leonard Francis, who plied him with luxurious hotel stays, travel, and prostitutes. Haas was also ordered to pay a criminal fine of $30,000 and restitution in the amount of $90,968.82.
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A massive spy balloon believed to be from China was seen above Montana on Thursday and is being tracked as it flies across the continental United States, with President Joe Biden ultimately deciding against "military options" because of the risk to civilians, U.S. officials said on Thursday.
The high-altitude reconnaissance balloon was not the first such vessel to pass over the country in this way, a defense official said in a briefing.
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SUBJ/FISCAL YEAR 2022 COPERNICUS AWARD WINNERS ANNOUNCEMENT//
POC/SARAH FISCHETTI LUND/CIV/AFCEA EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION/TEL: (703) 631-6147
/EMAIL: EDFOUNDATION(AT)AFCEA.ORG
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AMPN/REF A IS NAVADMIN 210/22, FISCAL YEAR 2022 COPERNICUS AWARD NOMINATION//
RMKS/1. The Chief of Naval Operations is pleased to congratulate the fiscal
year 2022 Copernicus Award winners. The Copernicus Award recognizes
individual contributions to Naval Warfare in the disciplines of Command,
Control, Communications, Computers, and Intelligence, Information Systems or
Information Warfare. Armed Forces Communication and Electronics Associations
(AFCEA) International and the U.S. Naval Institute (USNI) have selected the
following Copernicus Award winners for fiscal year 2022:
a. OS1 Justice Batiste, USCG, USCG C5I Service Center-Engineering
Services Division (C5I-ESD)
b. Mr. James P. Boylan, Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division, Newport
c. ITSCS Brandon T. Bryant, USN, Submarine Force Atlantic
d. Mr. James R. Elliott, Combat National Mission Team ONE, Marine Corps
Cyberspace Warfare Group
e. LCDR Anthony J. Foss, USCG, USCG C5I Service Center-Intelligence
Service Center (C5ISC)
f. ENS Nathan M. Garcia, USN, Naval Special Warfare Development Group
(NSWDG)
g. LT Corey O. Grey, USN, Submarine Group SEVEN (CSG-7)
h. LCDR Benjamin T. Harper, USN, Joint Special Operations Command
i. 1stLt Alexander B. Holme, USMC, 4th Marine Regiment
j. Mr. Michael Karpawich, Naval Supply Systems Command Weapon Systems
Support
k. ITCS Taylor D. Kelley, USN, US Naval Computer and Telecommunications
Station Far East Detachment Diego Garcia
l. LT Rooya K. Khan, USN, White House Communication Agency
m. CTRC Nicholas J. Korinis, USN, Naval Special Warfare Tactical
Development and Evaluation Squadron ONE
n. CTR1 Josef E. Luedloff, USN, Navy Information Operations Command,
Whidbey Island
o. ITC Thomas J. Maginley, USN, USS DEVASTATOR (MCM 6)
p. ET2 James R. McCreesh, USN, Special Reconnaissance Team TWO
q. SSgt Jonathan T. McDonnell, USMC, Marine Corps Forces Cyberspace
Command (MARFORCYBER)
r. LCDR Paul S. Moe, USN, Carrier Strike Group FIVE and Commander Task
Force SEVEN ZERO
s. CWO3 Christopher M. Port, USMC, II Marine Expeditionary Force
t. Capt Thomas A. Schmitt, USMC, 2d Light Armored Reconnaissance
Battalion, 2d Marine Division
u. MSgt George F. Spaniel III, USMC, 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st
Marine Division
v. Mr. David C. Thomas, Marine Corps System Command
w. GySgt Tyler J. Truesdale, USMC, II Marine Expeditionary Force
Information Group
x. Sgt Matthew D. Welter, USMC, 5th Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company,
Psychological Operations Brigade
y. LT Paul A. Williams, USN, Cryptologic Warfare Activity SIXTY SEVEN
2. All Copernicus Award winners will receive an invitation from AFCEA and
USNI inviting them, their spouse/guest, and their Commanding Officer to
attend an awards reception and presentation ceremony held at the AFCEA
International/USNI WEST 2023 Conference in San Diego, California at the
San Diego Convention Center on 14 February 2023.
3. Released by VADM Jeffrey E. Trussler, Deputy Chief of Naval Operations
for Information Warfare, OPNAV N2N6.//
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The Pentagon’s emerging technologies research arm awarded two aviation companies contracts to develop seaplanes that would fly less than 100 feet off the ground and carry 90 tons of cargo more than 6,500 nautical miles, the Department of Defense announced Wednesday.
General Atomics, working with Maritime Applied Physics Corporation, and Aurora Flight Sciences, working with Gibbs & Cox and ReconCraft, each won contracts to start design and development work for a prototype Liberty Lifter cargo aircraft, according to the DARPA announcement.
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The Navy exceeded retention goals for Fiscal Year 2022 and is on track to beat them in Fiscal Year 2023, according to data from the Office of the Chief of Naval Personnel obtained by USNI News.
The sea service finished the fiscal year at 107 percent of its goal for retaining sailors in Zone A, which is sailors with one month of service through six years, Lt. Rachel Maul, a spokesperson for the Chief of Naval Personnel office, told USNI News. For Zone B, or sailors with six to 10 years of service, the Navy met 106 percent of its goal. For Zone C, which is sailors that have 10-14 years of service, the sea service hit 109 percent of its goal.
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FALLS CHURCH, Va. – Are you an active duty family member without dental coverage? Or a National Guard or Reserve member? If yes, the TRICARE Dental Program (TDP) provides dental coverage around the world. And you may be eligible for TDP benefits.
TDP is a voluntary dental plan. If you’re eligible, you can enroll in TDP at any time. The important thing to remember is that you must enroll in TDP for dental coverage.
Pentagon COVID-19 Personnel Policy Delays Leave Unanswered Questions
in COVID-19 Information for Navy & Marine
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The Pentagon has offered limited guidance in the three weeks since Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin officially rescinded the COVID-19 vaccination mandate, leaving service members with questions about their statuses.
Austin officially rescinded the COVID-19 vaccination mandate on Jan. 10 after the order’s removal passed as part of the Fiscal Year 2023 National Defense Authorization Act.