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UNCLASSIFIED// ROUTINE R 231933Z MAR 20 MID110000511112U FM SECNAV WASHINGTON DC TO ALNAV INFO SECNAV WASHINGTON DC CNO WASHINGTON DC CMC WASHINGTON DC BT UNCLAS ALNAV 029/20 MSGID/GENADMIN/SECNAV WASHINGTON DC/-/MAR// SUBJ/STATE AND LOCAL SHELTER-IN-PLACE ORDERS IMPACT ON DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY OPERATIONS// REF/A/DOC/DODI 6200.03/28MAR19// REF/B/MEMO/ATTORNEY GENERAL/20MAR20// REF/C/MEMO/DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY/19MAR20// NARR/REF A ESTABLISHES THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE (DOD) POLICY ON PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT WITHIN THE DOD. REF B IS A MEMORANDUM FROM THE U.S. ATTORNEY GENERAL DIRECTING ALL U.S. ATTORNEYS TO CONTACT STATE AND LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TO ENSURE LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT AUTHORITIES UNDERSTAND THAT THE FEDERAL WORKFORCE MUST BE ALLOWED TO COMMUTE TO THEIR JOBS DURING SHELTER IN PLACE RESTRICTIONS. REF C ESTABLISHES AN INITIAL LIST OF ESSENTIAL FEDERAL CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE WORKERS TO AID STATE AND LOCAL OFFICIALS AS THEY WORK TO PROTECT THEIR COMMUNITIES, WHILE ENSURING CONTINUITY OF FUNCTIONS CRITICAL TO PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY, AS WELL AS ECONOMIC AND NATIONAL SECURITY.// RMKS/1. Per reference (a), this ALNAV provides guidance to Department of the Navy (DON) Commanders and all personnel regarding state and local government executive orders and the DON Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) response. In addition, DoD military criminal investigative organizations, including Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS) and other DoD law enforcement organizations, have been engaging with local law enforcement regarding this matter. 2. Operating within their own legal authorities, some state and local governments have issued shelter-in-place, stay-at-home, self- quarantine, or similar executive orders. The DON respects the orders issued by state and local authorities and shares in the responsibility to reduce the transmission rate of COVID-19. To the extent practicable, DON Commanders will act in accordance with the applicable provisions of public health emergency declarations made by state and local public health authorities. However, when DON continuing operations must be performed, federal law exempts military and federal civilian personnel from state and local government orders in order to perform their official duties. 3. To ensure continuity of operations, Commanders may direct that personnel under their command, to include active, reserve, civilian, and foreign military under DON authority, continue to perform official duties. If personnel movement is required to perform official duties, DON personnel are exempted from shelter-in-place, curfew, or other restriction of movement orders. Personnel ordered to official duties, if encountered by local law enforcement during such travel, shall identify themselves using their DoD identification card and explain the nature of their work and travel per reference (b). 4. Per reference (c), the Department of Homeland Security developed a list of Essential Critical Industrial Workers which should be considered by state and local authorities when identifying essential workers needed to maintain critical infrastructure. This list includes the Defense Industrial Base. Contracting Officer Representatives should be consulted on matters relating to contractors. 5. Commanders should seek guidance from their local Command Counsel, Staff Judge Advocate, or NCIS office. 6. Released by the Honorable Thomas B. Modly, Acting Secretary of the Navy.// BT #0001 NNNN UNCLASSIFIED//

UNCLASSIFIED// ROUTINE R 212007Z MAR 20 MID110000505261U FM CNO WASHINGTON DC TO NAVADMIN INFO SECNAV WASHINGTON DC CNO WASHINGTON DC BT UNCLAS NAVADMIN 080/20 PASS TO OFFICE CODES: FM CNO WASHINGTON DC//N1// INFO SECNAV WASHINGTON DC//CNO// CNO WASHINGTON DC//N1// MSGID/NAVADMIN/CNO WASHINGTON DC/CNO/MAR// SUBJ/NAVY MITIGATION MEASURES IN RESPONSE TO CORONAVIRUS OUTBREAK UPDATE 3// REF/A/NAVADMIN/OPNAV/122210ZMAR20// REF/B/NAVADMIN/OPNAV/142000ZMAR20// REF/C/NAVADMIN/OPNAV/192309ZMAR20// REF/D/MEMO/OSD/20MAR2020// REF/E/OPLAN/NORTHCOM/DOD GCP-PI&ID-3551-13/15OCT13// REF/F/INST/DODI 6200.03/28MAR19// REF/G/MEMO/OSD/30JAN2020// REF/H/EXORD/JOINT STAFF J3/012240ZFEB20// REF/I/MEMO/OSD/07FEB2020// REF/J/MEMO/OSD/25FEB2020// REF/K/NAVADMIN/OPNAV/071613ZFEB20// REF/L/NAVADMIN/OPNAV/112054ZFEB20// REF/M/NAVADMIN/OPNAV/051456ZMAR20// REF/N/GENADMIN/JOINT STAFF/051908ZMAR20// REF/O/MEMO/JOINT STAFF/06MAR2020// REF/P/MEMO/OSD/10MAR2020// REF/Q/MEMO/OSD/11MAR2020// REF/R/ALNAV/SECNAV/025-20// REF/S/MEMO/OSD/11MAR2020// REF/T/ALNAV/SECNAV/026-20// REF/U/MEMO/OSD/13MAR2020// REF/V/MEMO/SECNAV/21MAR2020// NARR/REF A IS NAVADMIN 064/20, NAVY MITIGATION MEASURES IN RESPONSE TO CORONAVIRUS OUTBREAK (OVERSEAS). REF B IS NAVADMIN 065/20, NAVY MITIGATION MEASURES IN RESPONSE TO CORONAVIRUS OUTBREAK UPDATE 1 (DOMESTIC). REF C IS NAVY MITIGATION MEASURES IN RESPONSE TO CORONAVIRUS OUTBREAK UPDATE 2. REF D IS MEMO FROM UNDERSECRETARY OF DEFENSE FOR PERSONNEL AND READINESS, AUTHORIZED DEPARTURE INDIVIDUALS AT HIGHER RISK FROM COVID-19. REF E IS DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE (DOD) GLOBAL CAMPAIGN PLAN FOR PANDEMIC INFLUENZA AND INFECTIOUS DISEASE. REF F IS DODI 6200.03, PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT WITHIN THE DOD. REF G IS MEMO FROM UNDER SECRETARY OF DEFENSE FOR PERSONNEL AND READINESS PROVIDING FORCE HEALTH PROTECTION GUIDANCE FOR PERSONNEL RETURNING FROM CHINA DURING THE NOVEL CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) OUTBREAK. REF H IS SECDEF-APPROVED EXORD THAT DIRECTS USNORTHCOM TO EXECUTE ITS PANDEMIC PLAN 3551-13 AND SUPPORTING GEOGRAPHIC COMBATANT COMMANDERS TO EXECUTE THEIR PANDEMIC PLANS IN RESPONSE TO THE NCOV (COVID-19) OUTBREAK. REF I IS SUPPLEMENT 1 TO REF G. REF J IS SUPPLEMENT 2 TO REF G. REF K IS NAVADMIN 033/20, OPNAV REPORTING GUIDANCE SUPPORTING DOD RESPONSE TO THE COVID- 19 OUTBREAK. REF L IS NAVADMIN 039/20, UPDATED DOD GUIDANCE FOR MONITORING PERSONNEL RETURNING FROM CHINA DURING THE NOVEL CORONAVIRUS OUTBREAK. REF M IS NAVADMIN 058/20, UPDATED NAVY GUIDANCE DURING THE NOVEL CORONAVIRUS OUTBREAK. REF N IS JOINT STAFF MESSAGE FOR DOD COVID-19 PASSENGER SCREENING GUIDELINES FOR OVERSEAS MILITARY TRANSPORTATION TERMINALS. REF O IS JOINT STAFF FORCE HEALTH PROTECTION GUIDANCE TO MITIGATE THE RISK OF COVID-19 TRANSMISSION. REF P IS MEMO FROM UNDER SECRETARY OF DEFENSE FOR PERSONNEL AND READINESS PROVIDING FORCE HEALTH PROTECTION GUIDANCE FOR THE USE OF PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND NON-PHARMACEUTICAL INTERVENTIONS DURING THE CORONAVIRUS DISEASE 2019 OUTBREAK. REF Q IS MEMO FROM UNDER SECRETARY OF DEFENSE FOR PERSONNEL AND READINESS PROVIDING FORCE HEALTH PROTECTION GUIDANCE FOR PERSONNEL TRAVELING DURING THE NOVEL CORONAVIRUS OUTBREAK. REF R IS ALNAV 025/20, FORCE HEALTH PROTECTION GUIDANCE FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF NAVY. REF S IS MEMO FROM SECRETARY OF DEFENSE FOR TRAVEL RESTRICTIONS FOR DOD COMPONENTS IN RESPONSE TO CORONAVIRUS DISEASE. REF T IS ALNAV 026/20, OFFICIAL AND PERSONAL DOMESTIC TRAVEL FORCE HEALTH PROTECTION GUIDANCE FOR DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY (CONUS TRAVEL GUIDANCE). REF U IS MEMO FROM DEPUTY SECRETARY OF DEFENSE FOR STOP MOVEMENT FOR DOMESTIC TRAVEL FOR DOD COMPONENTS IN RESPONSE TO CORONAVIRUS DISEASE 2019. REF V IS ASN (M&RA) MEMO ON AUTHORIZED DEPARTURE INDIVIDUALS AT HIGHER RISK FROM COVID-19.// POC/RADM KARL THOMAS/OPNAV N3N5B/703-692- 9291/KARL.O.THOMAS1(AT)NAVY.MIL/ RADM JEFFREY JABLON/OPNAV N13/703-604- 5040/JEFFREY.JABLON(AT)NAVY.MIL/ RADM GAYLE SHAFFER/OPNAV N093B/703-697-7399/ GAYLE.SHAFFER(AT)MED.NAVY.MIL// RMKS/1. This NAVADMIN supersedes references (a) through (c) and consolidates those NAVADMINs into one NAVADMIN for ease of reference. It also adds implementing guidance in paragraph 3.H. for an Authorized Departure (AD) of DoD eligible family members (EFMs) and civilian employees in line with references (d) and (v). This NAVADMIN contains measures to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 throughout the Navy enterprise and amplifies DoD and DoN direction for Service Members and Navy civilians. It summarizes and repeats applicable guidance where appropriate so that this will serve as a one-stop information source. Authorized travelers will adhere to the Force Health Protection Guidelines (FHPG) as detailed throughout references (a) through (v) as summarized in this NAVADMIN, and later guidance. 1.A. Background. The DoD has transitioned to Phase Three (Respond) of reference (e), the global campaign in response to the COVID-19 outbreak. Our workforce is our first line of defense. All hands must proactively take action to ensure the health of our force, and to ensure we mitigate the spread of COVID-19 in order to maintain our readiness. During the COVID-19 outbreak, the DoD and DoN will continue to protect and preserve the operational effectiveness of forces worldwide in accordance with (IAW) references (e) and (f). Utilizing FHPG from the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness (USD (P&R)) provided in references (g) and (q), USNORTHCOM is executing its pandemic plan and geographic combatant commanders are executing their supporting pandemic plans IAW reference (h). In compliance with updated USD (P&R) FHPG issued in references (i) and (j), Office of Chief Naval Operations (OPNAV) published initial reporting guidance supporting DoD response to the COVID-19 outbreak in reference (k) and updated that guidance in references (c), (l), and (m). 1.B. Role of the CDC. As the leading U.S. government Public Health Agency, the CDC continues to assess the risk of COVID-19 and to provide guidance for those residing in the U.S. and traveling abroad. Because CDC guidance is principally tailored for persons residing in the U.S., some CDC COVID-19 guidance may have limited applicability for commanders, particularly those outside the United States, and is not recognized by other sovereign nations. While DoD continues to follow the lead of the CDC, when needed, additional military specific measures are authorized to mitigate risk to U.S. forces stationed or deployed around the world, and to protect Service Members, Navy civilian employees, and their family members. USD (P&R) FHPG issued in reference (q) provides guidance for DoD personnel traveling during the novel coronavirus outbreak. 1.C. CDC Travel Health Advisories. The CDC provides travel health advisories at https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019- ncov/travelers/index.html. The Advisory Levels are noted below and will be referenced in this NAVADMIN (note that CDC warning levels DO NOT apply to the U.S.): Level 1 Watch, practice usual precautions (risk of limited community transmission) Level 2 Alert, practice enhanced precautions (sustained (ongoing) community transmission) Level 3 Warning, avoid nonessential travel (widespread sustained (ongoing) transmission) 1.D. DoN Civilian Guidance. The DoN civilian workforce more than 220,000 strong plays an integral role in supporting our Sailors and building, manning and maintaining our ships, aircraft, and submarines. Working shoulder to shoulder with our Service Members, it is imperative to have alignment between Navy civilian and military COVID-19 policy and guidance. DoN civilian guidance is contained in references (r) and (t) as well as this NAVADMIN. 1.E. Military Health Protection Guidance. The Secretary of Defense (SECDEF) provided explicit FHPG in references (g) and (q) which is more restrictive than CDC guidance. Commanders must read both documents in their entirety and ensure they are following the actions spelled out in this guidance. Local Commanders can be more restrictive based on Command location, local community transmission, risk to mission and risk to force. Each and every Sailor must ensure they proactively manage and minimize their personal risk to exposure, and that of their families. Commands are charged with ensuring they track and monitor each Sailor and aggressively follow SECDEF guidance in these references. 2. Mission. All commands will take specific actions to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 worldwide and adhere to the policies and reporting requirements contained in this NAVADMIN. 3. Policy. This NAVADMIN applies to all Navy Service Members, Navy civilians, and their families assigned to DoD installations world-wide. In order to maintain force health protection, readiness of the force and mitigate the risk of transmission among personnel, SECDEF directed an OCONUS travel stop movement to affected countries and areas effective 13 Mar 2020 in reference (s). This includes all forms of travel (Permanent Change of Station (PCS), Temporary Duty (TAD/TDY), and government-funded leave). For Service Members this also includes personal leave and other non-official travel. On 13 March 2020 Deputy SECDEF directed a domestic travel stop movement in reference (u). In line with references (t) and (u), which provides domestic travel guidance, all Service Members will stop movement and Navy civilian personnel and family members whose transportation is government funded will also stop movement. The domestic travel stop movement applies to PCS and TAD/TDY, and Service Members are only authorized local leave. Until the domestic travel restrictions prescribed above are lifted, Navy commands may only gain/onboard civilian employees within the local commuting area. The following domestic travel is authorized: (1) Travel by patients and medical providers for the purpose of medical treatment for Navy personnel and their family members (2) Individuals who have already initiated PCS or TDY travel (including intermediate stops) are authorized to continue to their final destination (see paragraphs 3.B. through 3.E. for further amplification) (3) Individuals whose TDY and/or leave ends while this NAVADMIN is in effect are authorized to return to their home station at the end of their TDY and/or leave (see paragraph 3.C. through 3.F. for further amplification) (4)Individuals pending retirement or separation during this period are exempt. This stop movement (both overseas and domestic) will remain in effect until 11 May 2020. 3.A. Permanent Change of Station (PCS) Overseas. Service Members, Navy civilians and dependents under OCONUS PCS orders to locations designated CDC COVID-19 Warning Level 3 or CDC COVID-19 Alert Level 2 will follow the guidance in section 3.A. of this NAVADMIN. Note that CDC warning levels DO NOT apply to CONUS. 3.A.1. PCS orders to or from CDC COVID-19 Warning Level 3 locations for Service Members. Service Members and their dependents under PCS orders to or from a CDC COVID-19 Warning Level 3 location will stop movement. This policy applies to currently designated CDC COVID-19 Warning Level 3 locations, or those designated Level 3 at a later date. 3.A.1.a. Service Members who have detached from their parent command prior to the date of this NAVADMIN and are in transit are directed to contact Navy Personnel Command (NPC) for follow-on guidance per paragraph 5.A. NPC is standing by to address each specific case and will authorize entitlements based on current location and situation. 3.A.1.b. Detaching and gaining commands shall make every effort to contact affected Service Members enroute to/from their command to advise them of the contents of this message. 3.A.2. PCS orders to CDC COVID-19 Alert Level 2 locations for Service Members. Service Members under PCS orders to a CDC COVID-19 Alert Level 2 location will execute orders. Dependents of Service Members executing accompanied PCS orders to a CDC COVID-19 Alert Level 2 location will delay travel to the CDC COVID-19 Alert Level 2 location until 11 May 2020. This policy applies to currently designated CDC Alert Level 2 locations and those designated at a later date. 3.A.2.a. Service Members who have detached from their parent command prior to the date of this NAVADMIN and are in transit are directed to contact NPC for follow-on guidance per paragraph 5.A. NPC is standing by to address each specific case and will authorize entitlements based on current location and situation. 3.A.2.b. Detaching and gaining commands shall make every effort to contact affected Service Members enroute to/from their command to advise them of the contents of this message. 3.A.3. PCS orders to or from CDC COVID-19 Warning Level 3 locations for Navy civilians. Navy civilians and their dependents under PCS orders to or from a CDC COVID-19 Warning Level 3 location will stop movement. This policy applies to currently designated CDC COVID-19 Warning Level 3 locations, or those designated Level 3 at a later date. Contact your supervisory chain of command for further guidance. 3.A.4. PCS orders to CDC COVID-19 Alert Level 2 locations for Navy civilians. Navy civilians under PCS orders to a CDC COVID- 19 Alert Level 2 location will execute orders. Dependents of Navy civilians executing accompanied PCS orders to a CDC COVID-19 Alert Level 2 location will delay travel to the CDC COVID-19 Alert Level 2 location until 11 May 2020. This policy applies to currently designated CDC Alert Level 2 locations and those designated at a later date. Additionally, until the travel restrictions are lifted Navy civilian hiring actions for positions in Level 2 and Level 3 countries are postponed for non-essential civilian personnel who have not yet begun travel. Contact your supervisory chain of command for further guidance. 3.B. PCS in the United States and its territories. Service Members, Navy civilians and dependents under domestic PCS orders will follow the guidance in section 3.B. of this NAVADMIN. 3.B.1. Navy Civilians. All Department of the Navy civilian employees whose transportation is government funded will stop movement. Navy commands may continue civilian hiring actions, but may only onboard civilian employees in the local commuting area. Contact your supervisory chain of command for further guidance. 3.B.2. Service Members. 3.B.2.a. Service Members who have not yet initiated PCS travel as of the effective date of this NAVADMIN are directed to contact NPC for follow-on guidance per paragraph 5.A. NPC is standing by to address each specific case and will authorize entitlements based on current location and situation. 3.B.2.b. For Service Members who have already initiated PCS travel, detaching and gaining commands shall make every effort to contact those Service Members to advise them of the contents of this message. 3.B.2.c. A local PCS move may be executed without an exception since it does not involve travel outside of the local area. To be clear, same geographic location PCS moves will only be executed with due regard to the operational readiness of the commands involved. Losing and gaining commands are encouraged to coordinate with placement coordinators and detailers in PERS-4 as required. PERS-4 shall adjudicate same geographic location PCS move decisions in situations where losing and gaining commands do not agree on an execution timeline. This adjudication may be delegated, but no lower than the O-6 Division Director level at PERS-4. 3.C. Other Official Overseas Travel (Meetings, Conferences, Site Visits, etc). All other official travel by Service Members and Navy civilians to or from a country designated as CDC COVID-19 Warning Level 3, is prohibited and will require an exception IAW paragraph 3.G. Navy Reserve personnel will follow guidance promulgated by the Chief of Navy Reserves. 3.D. Other Official Domestic Travel (Meetings, Conferences, Site Visits, etc.). All other official travel by Service Members and Navy civilians in the United States is prohibited and will require an exception IAW paragraph 3.G. Navy Reserve personnel will follow guidance promulgated by the Chief of Navy Reserves. 3.E. Travel for Official Training (Overseas and Domestic). 3.E.1. Service Member and Navy civilian travel to attend formal training will require an exception IAW paragraph 3.G prior to travel, will require advance coordination with the training command and will comply with Navy Component Commander guidance concerning pre- and post- travel medical screening and reception procedures to include restriction of movement (ROM) if applicable. 3.E.2. Service Members and Navy civilians currently under PCS or TAD/TDY orders and attending training and/or schools will complete their current training and/or school. For those on TAD/TDY orders, Service Members and Navy civilians are directed to contact the command that issued the orders for returning instructions/guidance. Navy civilians executing PCS orders are directed to contact the command that issued the orders for further guidance. Service Members executing PCS orders are directed to contact Navy Personnel Command for guidance and potential orders modification. Once the current school/training is complete, Service Members should expect to take one of the following actions: (1) Return to their previous Permanent Duty Station (PDS), (2) Remain at the school/training site if prudent for health protection, (3) If the next school/training is in the same location and the course is still being offered, continue training. Reevaluate after school/training completion, (4) Proceed to the ultimate PDS. Decisions will be based on force health protection considerations. Throughout the process, Service Members should consult with their affected command (current, losing or future) as well as their detailer where applicable. 3.F. Personal Leave and Liberty (overseas and domestic). Commanding Officers (CO) and officers in charge may authorize local leave IAW command policy for Service Members. Leave or personal travel outside of the local area, as defined by Commanding Officers and officers in charge, requires an exception as outlined in paragraph 3.G. For those Service Members currently on leave, COs or officers in charge are delegated authority to terminate leave early or allow completion of leave as authorized based on location, duration and risk to Service Member. For Navy civilians, approval or denial of civilian annual leave requests will be based on mission requirements. While intended travel outside the local commuting area may be considered in determining impact to mission requirements, leave requests for Navy civilians cannot be denied solely because an employee is travelling outside of the local commuting area. In line with reference (t) paragraph 3(b), Navy civilian employees are strongly encouraged to avoid personal leave outside of the local area. 3.G. Exceptions. 3.G.1. Individuals pending retirement or separation within the next 60 days are exempt from this stop movement. 3.G.2. Commanding officers and officers in charge may request an exception to paragraphs 3.A. through 3.F. in the following cases: (1) determined to be mission essential, (2) necessary for humanitarian reasons, or (3) warranted due to extreme hardship. Mission-essential travel refers to work that must be performed to ensure the continued operations of mission essential functions, as determined by the local Commander. 3.G.2.a. Navy Personnel Command (PERS-4) is authorized to approve or deny stop movement exceptions for Service Member PCS travel in paragraphs 3.A., 3.B., and 3.E.2. Approvals of exception requests shall be made via message traffic to all concerned and will specify whether dependents are authorized to accompany the Service Member. Detaching Commander endorsement is required. Upon receipt of an approved exception, Transaction Service Center or Personnel Support Detachment/personnel offices will process the Service Member for transfer to the gaining command. Send all exception requests to pers451(at)navy.mil with the subject line PCS EXCEPTION REQUEST. Exception request formats will be provided by PERS-4 and posted on MyNavy Portal. Service Members who are granted an exception and are traveling from a CDC COVID-19 Warning Level 3 or Alert Level 2 location will receive guidance from NPC concerning Navy Component Commander pre- and post- travel medical screening and reception procedures to include ROM. 3.G.2.b. Authority to approve or deny stop movement exceptions for Service Members in the case of: (1) Official travel in paragraph 3.C. and 3.D., and (2) Official training, not associated with a PCS, in paragraph 3.E., and (3) Leave requests that include travel outside of the local area in paragraph 3.F, is delegated to the echelon 2 commander. The echelon 2 commander may further delegate exception authority, but no lower than the first flag officer or Senior Executive Service (SES) in the chain of command of the Service Member. Those who are granted an exception will comply with the echelon 2 guidance concerning pre- and post- travel screening and reception procedures. 3.G.2.c. Exceptions for PCS of Navy civilians. Authority to approve or deny exceptions of the PCS of Navy civilians from outside the local commuting area in paragraphs 3.A. and 3.B is delegated to the echelon 2 commander. The echelon 2 commander may further delegate exception authority, but no lower than the first flag officer or SES in the chain of command of the command or activity performing the hiring action. Those who are granted an exception will comply with the echelon 2 guidance concerning pre- and post- travel screening and reception procedures. 3.G.2.d. Authority to approve or deny stop movement exceptions for Navy civilians in the case of: (1) Official travel in paragraph 3.C. and 3.D. and (2) Official training, not associated with a PCS, in paragraph 3.E. is delegated to the echelon 2 commander. The echelon 2 commander may further delegate exception authority, but no lower than the first flag officer or SES in the Service Member or Navy civilian employee chain of command. Those who are granted an exception will comply with the echelon 2 guidance concerning pre- and post- travel screening and reception procedures. 3.H. Authorized Departure. 3.H.1. The Office of the Under Secretary of Defense (Personnel and Readiness) has announced an Authorized Departure (AD) as outlined in reference (d). In line with reference (v), Navy Service Member eligible family members (EFMs) and Department of the Navy civilian employees who have determined they are at higher risk of a poor health outcome if exposed to COVID-19 or who have requested departure based on a commensurate justification in foreign areas as well as a civilian employee and/or other eligible family members who may need to accompany them - are authorized to depart their current duty station. DoN civilian employees who wish to depart their duty station must consult with their chain of command. 3.H.2. The designated safe-haven for departing Service Member eligible family members is the contiguous United States (US). The designated safe-haven for departing DoN civilian employees is Arlington, Virginia. Members should work with their commands and local travel office to arrange for transportation to their safe- haven. Authorized departures are only permitted when appropriate transportation and reception procedures are in place consistent with reference (s). Travelers should be aware that preventative health measures to include restricted movement and business closures have been implemented in the United States to various degrees by federal, state and local governments. Travelers shall be advised to check the restrictions applicable to their situation, based on their departure location, any enroute locations (foreign and in the United States) and their ultimate safe-haven, as well as availability of lodging, prior to commencing travel. IAW the Joint Travel Regulations (JTR), chapter 6, dependents must designate their specific safe haven location in the United States upon, or prior to, entry to the United States. Once designated, the specific safe- haven cannot be changed. Dependents of uniformed personnel will be processed for safe-haven allowances IAW with the JTR, Chapter 6, paragraph 0602. DoN civilian employees and their eligible family members will be processed for allowances IAW with the JTR, Chapter 6, paragraph 0604. 3.H.3. It is strongly recommended that eligible family members and civilian employees after traveling to, through and from a location with a Center for Disease Control Travel Health Notice for COVID-19 take the following measure for the next 14 days: (a) Implement self-observations for symptoms of fever, cough or difficulty breathing (b) Implement social distancing, e.g., remain out of congregate settings, avoid mass gatherings, and maintain 6 feet distance from others when possible (c) If individuals feel feverish or develop measured fever, cough, or difficulty breathing, immediately self-isolate, limit contact with others, and seek advice by telephone from the appropriate healthcare provider to determine whether medical evaluation is required,. 3.H.4. The following provides general information for Service Member eligible family members regarding allowances. Members are advised that the impact of this authorized departure on their specific allowances is highly dependent on member individual circumstances. For questions regarding specific allowances, members should contact their nearest Personnel Support Detachment or My Navy Career Center (MNCC) or consult the JTR, chapter 6. 3.H.4.a. Per diem: Transportation expenses and travel per diem are authorized from the time the family departs the evacuation site, through the time they reach their selected safe haven location in the continental United States including processing time at both the evacuation and receiving site. A non-command sponsored dependent is only authorized transportation and per diem. Other allowances will not be paid. 3.H.4.b. Escort allowances: Travel and transportation allowances are also payable to a member, a U.S. government civilian employee, or a person who travels under an official travel authorization/order as an escort for an evacuated dependent who is incapable of traveling alone to the safe haven due to age, physical or mental incapacity, or other extraordinary circumstances. 3.H.4.c. Household goods (HHG)/shipping allowance: upon a dependent departing for a safe haven, unaccompanied baggage (for the dependent), and HHG items as needed for dependent comfort and well-being, may be transported at government expense. 3.H.4.d. POV: Transportation of a POV at government expense to a safe haven is not authorized. 3.H.4.e. Pets: A member is authorized transportation to the safe haven location incident to an evacuation from a foreign PDS for up to two household pets (defined by JTR 060204 as a cat or dog), which the member owned at the evacuated foreign PDS (to include quarantine fees). 3.H.4.f. Housing allowance: A member, whose command sponsored dependents are evacuated and who was authorized a with dependent housing allowance on the evacuation date, continues to be paid such allowance while the members PDS remains unchanged and the member continues to maintain private sector housing, as long as the command-sponsored dependents are receiving evacuation allowances. 3.H.4.g. Family separation allowance (FSA): A member is entitled to FSA if a member has a dependent depart an overseas duty station at government expense because of an evacuation and begins on the 31st day of dependent departure from the PDS. 3.H.5. The above listed allowances are not all inclusive and may not be applicable in all cases. Members are encouraged to contact the MNCC to obtain information specific to their circumstances. Receipts/records pertaining to evacuation should be retained. 3.I. Actions upon return from a CDC COVID-19 Alert Level 2 or higher location or if in close contact with a confirmed COVID-19 infection. 3.I.1. Service Members who travel or have traveled in the prior 14 days to or through a CDC COVID-19 Warning Level 3 or Alert Level 2 location will immediately notify their chain of command and be placed in a 14 day ROM status. Immediate supervisors will not require Service Members to report to their duty location or otherwise disregard the ROM. Service Members will comply with reference (q) and Navy Component Commander guidance concerning pre- and post- travel medical screening and reception procedures to include ROM. Commanders may, pursuant to DoD and Navy regulations and policies, authorize telework opportunities, permissive TAD/TDY or work from home as necessary. 3.I.2. Service Members who have had close contact with someone with a confirmed COVID-19 infection and feel sick with a fever, cough or difficulty breathing shall: 3.I.2.a. Inform their Senior Medical Department Representative immediately. 3.I.2.b. Seek medical care immediately. Before going to the office of a doctor or emergency room, call ahead to provide recent travel locations and symptoms. 3.I.2.c. Avoid contact with others. 3.I.2.d. Stay home except to get medical care. 3.I.2.e. Cover mouth and nose with tissue or sleeve (not hands) when coughing or sneezing. 3.J. Holding Conferences. All Navy personnel shall maximize the conduct of virtual conferences, meetings and classes to the fullest extent. Holding conferences are strongly discouraged and must be approved by a Navy Component Commander, Deputy Fleet Commander, Task Force Commander or Navy Region Commander charged with hosting the conference. 3.K. General Health Guidance. Compliance with CDC guidance is critical to minimize the spread of COVID-19. All personnel shall: 3.K.1. Wash hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after going to the bathroom, before eating, and after blowing your nose, coughing or sneezing. If soap and water are not readily available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60 percent alcohol. Always wash hands with soap and water if hands are visibly dirty. 3.K.2. Avoid close contact with people who are sick. 3.K.3. Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth. 3.K.4. Stay home when you are sick. 3.K.5. Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash. 3.K.6. Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces using a regular household cleaning spray or wipe. 3.K.7. Maximize open doors within area with equivalent classification levels. 3.K.8. Minimize meetings of more than five persons. 3.K.9. Practice social distancing. 3.K.10. Minimize attendance at large group gatherings outside of the workplace (for example shopping malls and restaurants with large attendance). 3.L. Supplemental Guidance for Commanders. 3.L.1. IAW reference (q), Commanders should identify and track all Service Members who travel or have a history of travel in the prior 14 days. This includes travel by military or commercial means as well as private conveyance and includes all forms of travel to include PCS, temporary duty and leave. Commanders shall ensure Service Members implement the following actions for the next 14 days: 3.L.1.a. Implement self-observation, i.e., take temperature twice a day and remain alert for fever (>100.4 degrees F or 38 degrees C) and remain alert for fever, cough or difficulty breathing. 3.L.1.b. To the extent possible implement social distancing, i.e., remain out of congregate settings, avoid mass gatherings and maintain 6 feet or 2 meter distance from others when possible. 3.L.1.c. If individuals feel feverish or develop measured fever, cough or difficulty breathing, immediately self- isolate, limit contact with others and seek advice by telephone from the appropriate healthcare provider to determine whether medical evaluation is required. 3.L.2. Commanders will adhere to DoD guidance for personnel traveling during the novel coronavirus outbreak per reference (q) to include COVID-19 screening at overseas military transportation terminals per reference (n). Commanders will review the supplemental risk-based measures and observe the operational risk level mitigation actions for COVID-19 outlined in reference (f). 3.L.3. For individuals traveling OCONUS to OCONUS, Commanders will ensure travel is mission essential and follow the guidance listing in reference (s) if compelling exceptions are necessary. Military air crew are exempt from the requirements in this NAVADMIN, but will ensure they actively practice social distancing and prudent measures to mitigate potential contact and COVID-19 transmission. 3.L.4. Commanders will comply with status of forces agreements when applicable. 3.L.5. Consider measures to place mission essential shore staffs on alternating day or split shift rotations. 3.L.6. Use maximum latitude to authorize telework, liberal leave, permissive TDY as necessary to minimize spread within your teams. 3.L.7. Implement social distancing techniques for any meetings you conduct. 3.L.8. Ensure the health of your force by conducting regular screenings and restrict movement of those potentially infected with COVID-19. 3.M. Entitlements. Changes to entitlements associated with a ROM have been approved and put in place by DoD. The entitlements include, but are not limited to per diem for Service Members and dependents directed to ROM after arrival at a duty station after a PCS move and the implementation of Hardship Duty Pay (HDP) ROM for members who incur unreimbursed lodging expenses when directed to ROM at their PDS. Additionally, the Pay and Personnel Management Branch (PERS-2) has released Pay and Personnel Information Bulletin (PPIB) 20-5 and 20-6 which provided Navy Pay Offices with information regarding recent JTR changes regarding self-isolation and establishment of HDP-ROM. Eligibility for entitlements varies based on individual circumstances. If you have questions about entitlements, please contact the MyNavy career center (1-833-330- 6622) or via e-mail at askmncc(at)navy.mil. 4. Regular Reporting. For CONUS commands, ensure your points of contact (POC) submit accurate and timely COVID-19 daily reports and CCIRs to USFFC, with an information copy to the local installation commander, for consolidation and subsequent reporting to OPNAV. For OCONUS commands, ensure your POCs submit accurate and timely COVID- 19 daily reports and CCIRs to the Navy Component Command/echelon 2 command, with an information copy to the local installation commander, for consolidation and subsequent reporting to OPNAV. Given potential rapid escalation of case numbers and impact on readiness, additional reporting is required. Navy commands will report the following through their chain of command and via OPREP where appropriate: 4.A. COVID-19 daily reports. COVID-19 Case Information broken out by Active-Duty, DON Civilian, Military Family Members and Navy Contractors as follows: 4.A.1. Active-Duty: Total Persons Under Investigation (PUI)/Positive Cases/Positive Cases in Home Isolation/Positive Cases in Hospital/Positive Cases Recovering Post-Hospitalization/Positive Cases Returned to Work/Deaths, 4.A.2. DoN Civilian: Total PUI/Total Positive Cases/Positive Cases in Home Isolation/Positive Cases in Hospital/Positive Cases Recovering Post-Hospitalization/Positive Cases Returned to Work/Deaths, 4.A.3. Family Members: Total PUI/Total Positive Cases/Positive Cases in Home Isolation/Positive Cases in Hospital/Positive Cases Recovering Post-Hospitalization/Deaths, 4.A.4. DoN Contractors: Total PUI/Total Positive Cases/Positive Cases in Home Isolation/Positive Cases in Hospital/Positive Cases Recovering Post-Hospitalization/Deaths. 4.B. CCIRs. For COVID-19 Active-Duty Service Members and Navy civilians only (in accordance with HIPAA and the Privacy Act): 4.B.1. Date individual identified as infected 4.B.2. Date individual admitted to hospital (if applicable) 4.B.3. Is individual in ICU? 4.B.4. Is individual on a ventilator? 4.B.5. Date individual is discharged 4.B.6. Date individual recovers 4.C. The death of a Navy Service Member, Navy civilian, Navy contractor, or family member due to COVID-19. 4.D. Any shortage of medical personal protective equipment (PPE) or test kits. 4.E. Significant or newsworthy installation or facility closures. 4.F. Unit or installation is unable to meet isolation requirements. 4.G. Unit or installation is unable to meet operational requirements. 4.H. Any local or regional change in health protection condition (HPCON). 5. Points of Contact. 5.A. Sailor Support. Service Members with questions regarding this stop movement or entitlements for PCS travel should contact the MyNavy Career Center (1-833-330-6622) or email ASKMNCC(AT)NAVY.MIL. Detailers are ready to support all order modifications and commands should work with their placement officers. 5.B. Medical Questions. BUMED Watch: 703-681-1087/1125 or NIPR EMAIL: usn.ncr.bumedfchva.list.bumed---2019-ncov-response- cell(AT)mail.mil. 5.C. Reporting Requirements. OPNAV Battle Watch Captain at 703-692-9284 or BWC.PTGN(AT)NAVY.MIL. 5.D. Navy civilians. Navy civilians with questions regarding this guidance should contact their supervisory chain of command. 6. The Navy will ensure the best possible Navy-wide Force Health Protection for its Sailors, civilian employees and family members. However, all members of the Navy family must do their part by adhering to CDC guidelines as they relate to basic hygiene and human interaction. The Navy will remain focused on meeting our global commitments while also ensuring the health and well-being of our Service Members, Navy civilians and our families. 7. Our understanding of COVID-19 is rapidly evolving and this guidance will continue to be evaluated as conditions change. We recognize many of the policies in this NAVADMIN will place a strain on our force, but they are absolutely necessary to preserve our ability to conduct the mission. Local Commanders will exercise prudent judgement when determining mission essential travel and granting waivers and err on the side of conservatism. This is not business as usual. The expectation is that these exceptions are done on a case by case basis and that they are very limited in number. The entire team must understand their role in minimizing the spread of COVID-19 among our ranks. All efforts should be taken to combat the spread of COVID-19 and to minimize impact on our force. The Navy will remain focused on meeting our global commitments while also ensuring the health and well-being of our Service Members, Navy civilians and our families. 8. As the COVID-19 situation continues to evolve, Commander feedback is an important part of issuing revised or additional guidance. It is virtually impossible to address all specific cases or situations. However, Commanders have the latitude to adjust direction based upon their unique situation. For example, a unit that has been at sea for 14 days with no COVID-19 cases may make the decision to relax social distancing requirements until they pull into port. Thank you for your leadership at the tip of the spear, wherever that may be. We know that it is not easy and simply ask that you make the best call possible we will back you up. 9. Released by Vice Admiral John B. Nowell, Jr, N1.// BT #0001 NNNN UNCLASSIFIED//

WASHINGTON (NNS) -- Efforts to prevent the spread of the coronavirus has led the Navy’s top personnel officer to suspend all selection boards until further notice. The decision was announced in NAVADMIN 072/20 on March 18 as a further precaution “to protect the health and safety of our force,” Vice Adm. John B. Nowell, the Navy’s chief of personnel, said in the message. The suspension affects all officer and enlisted selection boards that were set to convene at Navy Personnel Command on or after March 24. This includes promotion, advancement, milestone and any other selection boards. The suspension of boards was done to reduce the unnecessary risk of official travel to Millington, Tenn. where boards convene as well as limit large groups of Sailors working in close proximity to one another. Once boards are again greenlighted “we anticipate it will generally follow the original selection board sequence,” Nowell wrote. “As the COVID-19 situation evolves, NPC will refine the board schedule and will promulgate additional guidance that ensures no eligible Sailor is disadvantaged by this action.” All originally published requirements for enlisted advancement eligibility or officer promotion zones will apply to the rescheduled boards. This means only those eligible for the original board based on original board convening schedule will be considered. No additional candidates will be added. Letters to any officer or enlisted board are still due by the originally scheduled date. These will be maintained at NPC until that member’s board meets. Any enlisted Sailor with a high-year tenure date falling between July 1 and Nov. 30 can request a high-tenure waiver through Dec. 31 to remain selection board eligible. This applies to the Active Duty E-7, 8 and 9 as well as the Selected Reserve and Full-Time Support E-7 boards. Once board season resumes, policy is being developed to ensure retroactive dates of rank can be set and allowances for back pay made, if necessary, after board results are eventually approved or confirmed by the Senate, ensuring no Sailor is disadvantaged by the delay.

The Mustang Lariat March 2020 Vol 1

UNCLASSIFIED// ROUTINE R 182232Z MAR 20 MID110000488092U FM CNO WASHINGTON DC TO NAVADMIN INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC BT UNCLAS NAVADMIN 072/20 MSGID/GENADMIN/CNO WASHINGTON DC/N1/MAR// SUBJ/POSTPONEMENT OF SELECTION BOARD SCHEDULE// REF/A/NAVADMIN/021320Z DEC 19// REF/B/NAVADMIN/041542Z FEB 20// REF/C/NAVADMIN/101613Z DEC 19// REF/D/NAVADMIN/101855Z DEC 19// REF/E/NAVADMIN/231939Z DEC 19// REF/F/NAVADMIN/111355Z MAR 20// NARR/REF A IS NAVADMIN 271/19, FY-21 ACTIVE DUTY AND RESERVE ENLISTED ADVANCEMENT SELECTION BOARDS FOR MASTER CHIEF AND SENIOR CHIEF PETTY OFFICER. REF B IS NAVADMIN 031/20, FY-21 NAVY ACTIVE-DUTY AND RESERVE ENLISTED ADVANCEMENT SELECTION BOARDS FOR CHIEF PETTY OFFICER. REF C IS NAVADMIN 286 /19, NOTICE OF CONVENING FY-21 ACTIVE-DUTY NAVY PROMOTION SELECTION BOARDS (CORRECTED COPY). REF D IS NAVADMIN 287/19, NOTICE OF CONVENING FY-21 NAVY OFFICER CONTINUATION SELECTION BOARDS AND ANNOUNCEMENT OF CONTINUATION POLICY. REF E IS NAVADMIN 305/19, NOTICE OF CONVENING FY-21 NAVY RESERVE PROMOTION SELECTION BOARDS. REF F IS NAVADMIN 061/20, MODIFICATION TO NOTICE OF CONVENING FY-21 ACTIVE- DUTY OFFICER CONTINUATION SELECTION BOARDS AND ANNOUNCEMENT OF CONTINUATION POLICY.// RMKS/1. This NAVADMIN announces further measures to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 throughout the Navy. To protect the health and safety of our force and to support geographical diversity of our selection board members, all promotion, advancement, milestone and other selection boards scheduled to convene on or after 24 March 2020 at Navy Personnel Command (NPC) are postponed until further notice. All affected board members and recorders with imminent travel requirements to support boards have been notified of this postponed. 2. Upon resumption, we anticipate boards will generally follow the original selection board sequence. As the COVID-19 situation evolves, NPC will refine the board schedule and promulgate additional guidance that ensures no eligible Sailor is disadvantaged by this action. Schedule efficiencies may include conducting some smaller administrative boards via proven virtual processes. 3. Enlisted Advancement Selection Boards, announced per references (a) and (b), policy is as follows: a. Eligibility: (1) All eligibility requirements continue to apply. (2) All candidates eligible at the time of the boards original date remain eligible. (3) No additional candidates will be added to the eligibility list. (4) Members who have submitted voluntary Fleet Reserve (FLTRES) /retirement requests to NPC are not eligible. Voluntary FLTRES are those not mandated by high year tenure (HYT). (5) Per references (a) and (b), any loss of eligibility prior to Board convening will result in the candidate being removed from the eligibility list. b. Letter to the board (LTB): (1) Submission deadlines remain as stated. (2) LTBs already received by NPC will remain on file for all rescheduled boards. c. Waiver requests due to rescheduled boards: Active-Duty E7/E8/E9 and Reserve/FTS E7 Board eligible candidates with a HYT date between 1 July 2020 and 30 November 2020 may request a HYT waiver to 31 December 2020 to remain selection board eligible. d. Individual candidates may continue to view profile sheets via MyNavy Portal at https://www.mnp.navy.mil/group/navy-advancement-center/my -advancement. 4. Officer Promotion/Continuation Selection Boards, announced per references (c) through (f), policy is as follows: a. Eligibility: (1) All eligibility zones continue to apply. (2) All candidates eligible at the time of the boards original date remain eligible. (3) No additional candidates will be added to the eligibility list. b. Letter to the Board (LTB): (1) Submission deadlines remain as stated. (2) LTBs already received by NPC will remain on file for all rescheduled boards. 5. Additional guidance and schedule details will be provided separate correspondence, as required. I want to reassure every affected Sailor that we are committed to maintaining the sanctity of the selection board process and every precaution is being taken to ensure fairness and minimize impact to you and your family. 6. This message will remain in effect until superseded or canceled. 7. Released by Vice Admiral John B. Nowell, Jr, N1.// BT #0001 NNNN UNCLASSIFIED//

Wow

This whole thing is wild.

UNCLASSIFIED// ROUTINE R 172230Z MAR 20 MID110000481481U FM CNO WASHINGTON DC TO NAVADMIN INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC BT UNCLAS NAVADMIN 069/20 MSGID/GENADMIN/CNO WASHINGTON DC/N1/MAR// SUBJ/SUPPLEMENTAL FOR E-4 THROUGH E-7 FEBRUARY (CYCLE 106) SELECTIVE RESERVE AND MARCH 2020 (CYCLE 247) E4 THROUGH E6 ACTIVE-DUTY, FULL- TIME SUPPORT AND CANVASSER RECRUITER NAVY-WIDE ADVANCEMENT EXAMINATIONS// REF/A/DOC/BUPERS/19SEP18// REF/B/MSG/CNO WASHINGTON DC/N1/121521ZNOV19// REF/C/MSG/CNO WASHINGTON DC/N1/101418ZDEC19// REF/D/MSG/CNO WASHINGTON DC/VCNO/122210ZMAR20// REF/E/MSG/CNO WASHINGTON DC/N1/142000ZMAR20// NARR/REF A IS BUPERSINST 1430.16G, ADVANCEMENT MANUAL FOR ENLISTED PERSONNEL OF THE U.S. NAVY AND U.S. NAVY RESERVE. REF B IS NAVADMIN 253/19, FEBRUARY 2020 (CYCLE 106) NAVY-WIDE ADVANCEMENT EXAMINATION GUIDANCE FOR SELECTED RESERVE E-4 THROUGH E-7 CANDIDATES. REF C IS NAVADMIN 284/19, MARCH 2020 (CYCLE 247) NAVY-WIDE ADVANCEMENT EXAMINATION GUIDANCE FOR ACTIVE-DUTY, FULL-TIME SUPPORT AND CANVASSER RECRUITER PETTY OFFICERS (E-4 through E-6). REF D IS NAVADMIN 064/20, NAVY MITIGATION MEASURES IN RESPONSE TO CORONAVIRUS OUTBREAK. REF E IS NAVADMIN 065/20, NAVY MITIGATION MEASURES IN RESPONSE TO CORONAVIRUS OUTBREAK UPDATE 1.// RMKS/1. This NAVADMIN supplements examination administration guidance in references (a), (b) and (c) to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 throughout the Navy in accordance with reference (d) and (e). All enlisted advancement exams after 17 March 2020, active and reserve component makeup/late exams are rescheduled with the following administration dates: a. 21 May 2020 Cycle 247 (E-4 only) Active Duty and Full-Time Support (FTS) regular Navy-wide Advancement Examinations (NWAEs). b. 22 May 2020 Cycle 106 (E-4 through E-7) Selective Reserve (SELRES) NWAEs approved for late administration on the first available drill weekend after this date. c. 12 June 2020 Cycle 247 (E-4 through E-6) final date to administer substitute exams. 2. Policy. The examination reschedule dates result in no change to the advancement candidates final multiple score and eligibility requirements as promulgated in references (a), (b) and (c). Commands are authorized to administer regular exams and must safeguard exams currently held until examination administration dates. Substitute examination administration must be kept to a minimum. Educational Services Officers (ESOs) should forward exams in accordance with reference (a) when Sailors transfer prior to the rescheduled administration dates. As the COVID-19 situation becomes clearer, we will continue to reevaluate the timeline for each exam. 3. Results. E-4 through E-6 Total Force advancements and SELRES E-7 Selection Board Eligibility are anticipated to be released in July 2020. Results are heavily dependent on commands promptly processing and returning answer sheets. 4. Enlisted Advancement Worksheet (EAW). A system change will be made to the Cycle 247 (March 2020) E-4 Enlisted Advancement Worksheets, setting the new examination administration date to 21 May 2020. ESOs will have until that date to finalize E-4 Worksheets. For Cycle 106, it is the ESOs responsibility to ensure examination dates are changed for the approved late substitute examination administrations. 5. Points of contact. a. MyNavy Career Center (MNCC) is available 24/7 by phone at 1-833-330- MNCC (1-833-330-6622) or via e-mail at askmncc(at)navy.mil. b. NETPDC N321 records and discrepancies can be reached at (850)473- 6148/DSN 753 or via EAW post exam admin comments. 6. Released by Vice Admiral John B. Nowell, Jr, N1.// BT #0001 NNNN UNCLASSIFIED//

UNCLASSIFIED// ROUTINE R 172159Z MAR 20 MID110000481380U FM CNO WASHINGTON DC TO NAVADMIN INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC BT UNCLAS PASS TO OFFICE CODES: FM CNO WASHINGTON DC/N2N6// INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC/N2N6// MSGID/GENADMIN/CNO WASHINGTON DC/N2N6/MAR// NAVADMIN 068/20 SUBJ/EFFECTIVE USE OF REMOTE WORK OPTIONS// REF/A/NAVADMIN/OPNAV/122210ZMAR20// REF/B/NAVADMIN/OPNAV/142000ZMAR20// REF/C/ALNAV/SECNAV/121914ZMAR20// REF/D/MEMO/DON CIO/ACCEPTABLE USE OF DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY/25FEB2020// REF/E/WEBPAGE/RAS GUIDE FOR NMCI USERS// NARR/REF A IS NAVADMIN 064/20, NAVY MITIGATION MEASURES IN RESPONSE TO CORONAVIRUS OUTBREAK. REF B IS NAVADMIN 065/20, NAVY MITIGATION MEASURES IN RESPONSE TO CORONAVIRUS OUTBREAK UPDATE 1. REF C IS ALNAV 025/20, VECTOR 15 FORCE HEALTH PROTECTION GUIDANCE FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY (DON). REF D IS DON CIO ACCEPTABLE USE OF DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY. REF E IS REMOTE ACCESS SERVICES WEBSITE FOR NMCI USERS AT https ://homeport.navy.mil/support/topics/remote-access-services- (ras)/?sort=date&page=1.// POC/ERIC MCCARTNEY/CAPT/OPNAV N2N6G32/EMAIL: ERIC.S.MCCARTNEY(AT)NAVY.MIL /TEL: 571-256-8399/DSN 312-260-8399// RMKS/1. This is a joint OPNAV N2N6 and Fleet Cyber Command, and Commander TENTH Fleet message. 2. In addition to references (a) and (b), and to further mitigate the spread of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), reference (c) directed implementation of maximum telework flexibilities for shore commands, consistent with command operational needs as determined by their heads. 3. The Joint Force Headquarters for Department of Defense Information Networks (JFHQ-DODIN) has begun to initiate the blocking of streaming media websites (YouTube, Netflix, Pandora, etc.) and may soon block social media websites (Facebook, Instagram, etc.) to maximize operational bandwidth available for COVID-19 response. Exceptions to these policies with mission justification may be approved by O6/GS-15 or above and submitted via Fleet Cyber Command Battle Watch Captain at EMAIL: c10f_bwc.fct(at)navy.mil. 4. The following guidance applies to shore commands using Navy and Marine Corps Intranet (NMCI) and ONE-NET, describing the capacity of remote work resources and the priority in which they should be leveraged. We must be prudent and optimize the utilization of the available network resources. Currently, NMCI and ONE-NET can support roughly 240,000 simultaneous connections for Outlook Web Access (OWA) and 40,000 for Virtual Private Network (VPN) access. NAVWAR and PMW-205 are working to expand capacity, where possible, over the next several weeks. There are a limited number of Mobikey and Enhanced Virtual Desktop (EVD)/Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) instances that may be used to support telework. Navy does not intend to negotiate any more licenses. Navy has issued 35,000 Blackberry Unified Endpoint Management (UEM) devices (iPhone, iPad and other mobile devices). Bandwidth limitations preclude the addition of new devices. 5. Utilize remote work options in the following prioritized order: a. Mobikey and EVD. b. Mobile devices with Blackberry UEM. Consider downloading all of the Blackberry Work / Edit / Access applications to get full capability, including the ability to edit documents. Reach to your local support team for help in getting these apps on your phone. c. OWA. Ensure OWA users have a signed agreement and are well trained on OWA requirements and best practices. Command Access Card (CAC) readers are required for use with OWA. A CAC reader that has been used on a personal computer may NOT be brought back to work and used to connect to the DOD Information Networks (DoDIN). If a government CAC reader is brought home and used, it must remain at home. Individual commands will determine whether individuals should bring Government CAC readers home permanently to support OWA use. As heavy OWA use is expected during the implementation of these measures, users should connect periodically to stay updated, but disconnect afterward to facilitate access for other remote users. Users with government laptops should access email via OWA vice Remote Access Service (RAS) whenever possible to reduce RAS connection load. Naval Network Warfare Command (NETWARCOM) enabled OWA to support file download and upload when using Internet Explorer (IE) ONLY. Other browsers will not permit download or upload of attachments as files. The use of IE for file download and upload provides new, additional flexibility while using OWA and should relieve some of the need for RAS access. d. RAS. Use in accordance with references (d) and (e). The ratio of government laptops to available connections is about four to one (159,000 devices with only 40,000 simultaneous connections available). Again, personnel with government laptops should connect via OWA for email access as a first option to limit RAS connection load. Using RAS when needed; personnel should only connect to download or transmit emails, or to access other resources only accessible by VPN, and then log off to reduce RAS connection load. Work offline until next period needed to transmit/receive/access. NETWARCOM is implementing time restrictions on the VPN, so expect to be kicked off if you are logged on too long. 6. Defense Collaboration Services (DCS) is an available option for collaboration and virtual meetings at https://conference.apps.mil. SharePoint portals may be used for collaboration and file sharing, including Milsuite at https://www.milsuite.mil. Navy users should use only the DoD approved collaboration tools and not seek out commercial collaboration sources for DoD-only events. 7. Mobile SIPRNET Device. Senior leaders requiring mobile SIPRNET access may submit a request for a DoD Mobility Classified Capabilities (DMCC) device via echelon II Command Information Officer (CIO). Due to limited number of devices, echelon II CIO requests will be consolidated and reviewed by OPNAV N2N6 for submission to Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA). 8. Additional remote work guidance: a. Properly protect ALL Personally Identifiable Information (PII) and Protected Health Information (PHI) data. b. One significant limitation of OWA use is inability to encrypt or decrypt emails by default. One alternative is to enable encryption via OWA by user intervention (by making the OWA link a Trusted Site in browser security settings and enabling S/MIME control). See the instructions posted on the references page listed in paragraph 11. Another alternative is the use of Department of Defense (DoD) Secure Access File Exchange (SAFE) as described below in paragraph 8. c. If you need to purchase your own CAC reader, https://milcac.us/tweaks lists the types of CAC readers best for your personal computer operating system. d. For OWA, a government laptop should be the first choice; if no government laptop is assigned, use of a personal computer is permitted ONLY if a proper antivirus solution such as Microsoft Defender is operating on the device. Antivirus solutions must be kept up to date. e. Limit attachment file size to minimize network impact and prevent hitting inbox size limits. If you must send large files, use services like DoD SAFE (https://safe.apps.mil). f. Limit use of REPLY TO ALL when responding to group emails to minimize network traffic. g. SIPRNET and JWICS accounts will continue to be disabled after 30 days without activity. Consider logging in periodically to keep classified accounts active, even during this period of maximizing remote work. 9. For secure and/or large file transfers, DoD SAFE is available for use. Both DoD CAC users and guests can use the service for UNCLASSIFIED files up to 8GB in size. DoD SAFE is approved for transfer of FOR OFFICAL USE ONLY (FOUO), PII, and PHI data. More information and the link to DoD SAFE can be found at the following link: https://www.doncio.navy.mil/ContentView.aspx?id=12723 10. When using remote work options, information security is paramount. As we continue to operate in remote work environment, we cannot allow ourselves to violate security protocols. Using personal e-mail and other commercial services (e.g.: Gmail, Zoom, WebEx, and others) for official business is not permitted. The potential vulnerabilities open the door for our adversaries to collect information that could be used against us. Getting the job done at the expense of information security is unacceptable. It is better that work be delayed than be done in a way that compromises information. 11. The NMCI and ONE-NET Help Desks are still the best avenue for help for individual users, along with seeking support with local representatives, such as NMCI assistant contract technical representatives (ACTRs). 12. References in this NAVADMIN and links to additional remote work guidance can be found at https://portal.secnav.navy.mil/orgs/OPNAV/N2N6/DDCION/N2N6BC1/SitePages/Effec tive%20Use%20of%20Remote%20Work%20Options.aspx 13. Request widest dissemination. This NAVADMIN will remain in effect until cancelled or superseded. 14. Released by VADM Matthew J. Kohler, Deputy Chief of Naval Operations for Information Warfare, OPNAV N2N6.// BT #0001 NNNN UNCLASSIFIED//

Didn't think about the season either. Everytime I turn on the news, that virus thing gets worse!

WASHINGTON — Thirty-six American service members worldwide had tested positive for the coronavirus as of Tuesday, a Pentagon spokesman said, confirming that the cases among troops had doubled in just one day. In total, 59 members of the Defense Department community had confirmed cases of the fast-spreading coronavirus, formally known as COVID-19, said Army Lt. Col. Chris Mitchell, a Pentagon spokesman. Eight DOD civilians, 12 military dependents, three defense contractors and the 36 service members have the virus, he said, noting the numbers were current as of early Tuesday. https://www.stripes.com/news/us/coronavirus-cases-among-us-troops-double-in-one-day-pentagon-prepares-hospital-ships-for-response-1.622737

WASHINGTON (NNS) -- In the wake of the rapidly expanding world-wide coronavirus outbreak, the Navy has issued two administrative messages outlining new travel and transfer rules in effect until May 11. The temporary change in policies is needed to protect Sailors, families and civilians while helping combat the spread of the virus. In place now is a 60-day stop for non-mission essential travel -- impacting permanent change of station orders, temporary and training duty as well as personal leave and liberty within the continental United States and select areas overseas. “Shipmates, the spread of the coronavirus is something that we are taking very seriously,” Adm. Michael M. Gilday, the Navy’s top uniformed officer said in a March 13 statement to the service. “Our number one concern is the health and the safety of you, our Sailors – active and reserve, uniformed and civilian – as well as your families.” In addition, Gilday is urging command leadership to use all means available to prevent the virus from spreading in the ranks. As a result, he is “encouraging flexible work schedules and the use of telework -- all designed to slow the virus’ spread.” The guidance comes in two separate messages. NAVADMIN 065/20 released on March 14 declared an all stop on any movements inside the United States and updated official and personal travel rules. That message is an update to NAVADMIN 064/20 issued on March 12 which outlined the situation for overseas travel and transfers. Both messages will remain in effect until May 11, unless rescinded earlier. Navy Reserve personnel will follow guidance released by the Chief of Navy Reserves. Here’s what you need to know. Transfers Combined, the orders could impact more than 20,000 Sailors and their families slated to transfer during the next two months inside the United States and to certain overseas locations. NAVADMIN 064/20 shut down for 60-days, all overseas Permanent Change of Station moves to or from countries which the U.S. Centers for Disease Control have issued Level 3 travel advisories. As of March 16, CDC Level 3 warnings had been issued for all 29 countries in and around Europe, as well as South Korea, China and Iran. The message added the stop will also apply to any locations designated Level 3 in the future. Sailors slated to transfer to overseas CDC Level 2 advisory locations are still green-lighted to go. For now, service members will transfer first, with family members to follow in 60-days. The CDC currently has a global Level 2 warning. This means all countries, worldwide are at risk. Sailors, families and military civilians should take necessary precautions – including avoiding non-essential travel to, from or inside effected areas. The CDC is leading the U.S. Government efforts, regularly assessing the current risk of coronavirus and other diseases and issuing guidance for those residing in the United States about traveling abroad. Ratings are numeric, ranging from one to three. Level 1 is a “watch” and urges travelers to practice usual precautions. Level 2 is an “alert” to practice enhanced precautions. Level 3 is a “warning” to avoid any non-essential travel to that location. Sailors transferring overseas to CDC Level 3 countries, who have already detached from their last permanent duty station, will be held en route. Those with any questions about the impact on their own situation or their family members should contact either their chain of command, their detailer or the MyNavy Career Center for guidance. The message also directs detaching and gaining commands to make every effort to reach already detached Sailors to ensure they are aware of the stop and direct them where to get help. For Sailors being held en route, commands are being given wide latitude to use existing authorities, on a case-by-case basis, in order to decrease the financial impact to service members because of this policy. Sailors and Navy civilians returning home from Level 3 countries they’ve left within the past 14-days, must notify their gaining command and then self-quarantine for 14-days before resuming any official duties. The guidance also encourages their dependents to follow suit. Here, too, commands are asked to use existing authorities to decrease any financial burden on Sailors. However, those transferring between locations inside the United States, who have already detached from their previous duty station, are authorized to continue on to their final destination, including any intermediate stops. The order does not apply to PCS Travel for Sailors who are retiring or separating during the next 60 days. Official Travel and Training During the stop, official travel for things such as meetings, conferences or site visits and even training is off, unless an exception is granted by higher authority. One situation already approved is for health reasons, where Navy medical providers can travel with Sailors or family members in need of medical treatment. Other exceptions are available, but only if such travel is deemed mission essential. Those already underway on official travel can finish their trips and return home as scheduled. Leave and Liberty Restrictions The order doesn’t impact local-area leave and liberty, which remain authorized. It will be up to local commanders to define what travel limits should be for their own commands. They are expected to take into account that the intent of the travel restrictions is to protect Sailors, families and military civilians while limiting the spread of the virus. Sailors with questions should ask their chain of command about how the stop movement order might impact any already scheduled or future leave and liberty requests. This is especially true if that travel is away from home. Those already on leave as the policy goes into effect are authorized to return home when their leave expires. Exceptions Exceptions to the all stop for either transfer or official and personal travel are possible, but only when the movement is deemed “mission essential, is necessary for humanitarian reasons or warranted due to extreme hardship.” The Navy defines “mission essential” as “work that must be performed to ensure the continued operations of mission essential functions.” For PCS travel, those exceptions must be approved by Navy Personnel Command. Official travel or leave and liberty exceptions must be approved by the first flag officer or senior executive service (SES) in that individual’s chain of command. Anti-virus Efforts All commands in the Navy are also being encouraged to put in effect policies to help limit Sailor and family member exposure to the virus. This includes using flexible work hours, alternating work schedules and telework. That guidance comes from the highest levels. “For now, we must use an abundance of caution,” Gilday said. “Keep an eye on your Sailors and continue to follow the guidelines of health officials, which includes washing your hands more often, avoiding public gatherings, and staying away from others if you’re sick -- don’t be a hero.” All service members and their families, both in the United States and abroad, need to be aware that there is currently no vaccine to prevent the coronavirus. This means the best way to prevent infection is to avoid exposure. People tend to be the most contagious when they are showing symptoms related to the coronavirus. However, there are reports of the virus spreading even before a person shows symptoms. “Our understanding of the coronavirus is rapidly evolving,” Gilday said. “We may have to implement further measures to combat the spread of this virus.” Getting Help General information on impacts to Permanent Change of Station orders will be put out on npc.navy.mil, or reach us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/MyNAVYHR/. Impacted Sailors within 60 days of their PCS are currently being contacted by their detailers. If a Sailor has not been contacted, they can access their detailer's information by logging on to MyNavy Assignment, or by going to the NPC website -- www.npc.navy.mil -- and clicking the “contact your detailer” link in the top left hand corner, or by contacting the MyNavy Career Center Contact Center at 833-330-MNCC(6622) or email askmncc@navy.mil. MNCC is open 24/7 and agents are standing by to connect Sailors with detailers.

Anyone think the board will be delayed because of COVID-19? I'm thinking it's moving in that direction.

WASHINGTON (NNS) -- In the wake of the rapidly expanding world-wide coronavirus outbreak, the Navy has issued two administrative messages outlining new travel and transfer rules in effect until May 11. The temporary change in policies is needed to protect Sailors, families and civilians while helping combat the spread of the virus. In place now is a 60-day stop for non-mission essential travel -- impacting permanent change of station orders, temporary and training duty as well as personal leave and liberty within the continental United States and select areas overseas. “Shipmates, the spread of the coronavirus is something that we are taking very seriously,” Adm. Michael M. Gilday, the Navy’s top uniformed officer said in a March 13 statement to the service. “Our number one concern is the health and the safety of you, our Sailors – active and reserve, uniformed and civilian – as well as your families.” In addition, Gilday is urging command leadership to use all means available to prevent the virus from spreading in the ranks. As a result, he is “encouraging flexible work schedules and the use of telework -- all designed to slow the virus’ spread.” The guidance comes in two separate messages. NAVADMIN 065/20 released on March 14 declared an all stop on any movements inside the United States and updated official and personal travel rules. That message is an update to NAVADMIN 064/20 issued on March 12 which outlined the situation for overseas travel and transfers. Both messages will remain in effect until May 11, unless rescinded earlier. Navy Reserve personnel will follow guidance released by the Chief of Navy Reserves. Here’s what you need to know. Transfers Combined, the orders could impact more than 20,000 Sailors and their families slated to transfer during the next two months inside the United States and to certain overseas locations. NAVADMIN 064/20 shut down for 60-days, all overseas Permanent Change of Station moves to or from countries which the U.S. Centers for Disease Control have issued Level 3 travel advisories. As of March 16, CDC Level 3 warnings had been issued for all 29 countries in and around Europe, as well as South Korea, China and Iran. The message added the stop will also apply to any locations designated Level 3 in the future. Sailors slated to transfer to overseas CDC Level 2 advisory locations are still green-lighted to go. For now, service members will transfer first, with family members to follow in 60-days. The CDC currently has a global Level 2 warning. This means all countries, worldwide are at risk. Sailors, families and military civilians should take necessary precautions – including avoiding non-essential travel to, from or inside effected areas. The CDC is leading the U.S. Government efforts, regularly assessing the current risk of coronavirus and other diseases and issuing guidance for those residing in the United States about traveling abroad. Ratings are numeric, ranging from one to three. Level 1 is a “watch” and urges travelers to practice usual precautions. Level 2 is an “alert” to practice enhanced precautions. Level 3 is a “warning” to avoid any non-essential travel to that location. Sailors transferring overseas to CDC Level 3 countries, who have already detached from their last permanent duty station, will be held en route. Those with any questions about the impact on their own situation or their family members should contact either their chain of command, their detailer or the MyNavy Career Center for guidance. The message also directs detaching and gaining commands to make every effort to reach already detached Sailors to ensure they are aware of the stop and direct them where to get help. For Sailors being held en route, commands are being given wide latitude to use existing authorities, on a case-by-case basis, in order to decrease the financial impact to service members because of this policy. Sailors and Navy civilians returning home from Level 3 countries they’ve left within the past 14-days, must notify their gaining command and then self-quarantine for 14-days before resuming any official duties. The guidance also encourages their dependents to follow suit. Here, too, commands are asked to use existing authorities to decrease any financial burden on Sailors. However, those transferring between locations inside the United States, who have already detached from their previous duty station, are authorized to continue on to their final destination, including any intermediate stops. The order does not apply to PCS Travel for Sailors who are retiring or separating during the next 60 days. Official Travel and Training During the stop, official travel for things such as meetings, conferences or site visits and even training is off, unless an exception is granted by higher authority. One situation already approved is for health reasons, where Navy medical providers can travel with Sailors or family members in need of medical treatment. Other exceptions are available, but only if such travel is deemed mission essential. Those already underway on official travel can finish their trips and return home as scheduled. Leave and Liberty Restrictions The order doesn’t impact local-area leave and liberty, which remain authorized. It will be up to local commanders to define what travel limits should be for their own commands. They are expected to take into account that the intent of the travel restrictions is to protect Sailors, families and military civilians while limiting the spread of the virus. Sailors with questions should ask their chain of command about how the stop movement order might impact any already scheduled or future leave and liberty requests. This is especially true if that travel is away from home. Those already on leave as the policy goes into effect are authorized to return home when their leave expires. Exceptions Exceptions to the all stop for either transfer or official and personal travel are possible, but only when the movement is deemed “mission essential, is necessary for humanitarian reasons or warranted due to extreme hardship.” The Navy defines “mission essential” as “work that must be performed to ensure the continued operations of mission essential functions.” For PCS travel, those exceptions must be approved by Navy Personnel Command. Official travel or leave and liberty exceptions must be approved by the first flag officer or senior executive service (SES) in that individual’s chain of command. Anti-virus Efforts All commands in the Navy are also being encouraged to put in effect policies to help limit Sailor and family member exposure to the virus. This includes using flexible work hours, alternating work schedules and telework. That guidance comes from the highest levels. “For now, we must use an abundance of caution,” Gilday said. “Keep an eye on your Sailors and continue to follow the guidelines of health officials, which includes washing your hands more often, avoiding public gatherings, and staying away from others if you’re sick -- don’t be a hero.” All service members and their families, both in the United States and abroad, need to be aware that there is currently no vaccine to prevent the coronavirus. This means the best way to prevent infection is to avoid exposure. People tend to be the most contagious when they are showing symptoms related to the coronavirus. However, there are reports of the virus spreading even before a person shows symptoms. “Our understanding of the coronavirus is rapidly evolving,” Gilday said. “We may have to implement further measures to combat the spread of this virus.” Getting Help General information on impacts to Permanent Change of Station orders will be put out on npc.navy.mil, or reach us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/MyNAVYHR/ Impacted Sailors within 60 days of their PCS are currently being contacted by their detailers.

Mar. 15, 2020 (NNS) -- NORFOLK (NNS) –Effective immediately, the U.S. Navy Reserve is implementing new rules and requirements for Reservists in response to the coronavirus outbreak. Commander, Navy Reserve Force (CNRF), released ALNAVRESFOR 008/20 March 15, which provides a wide-range of guidance for addressing recent travel restrictions and temporary policies meant to protect Reservists and their families from the coronavirus. The message provides detailed information for topics such as drills, Restriction of Movement (ROM) requirements, and non-mission essential travel. Selected Reservists (SELRES) are strongly encouraged to read the official message in its entirety. At a minimum, here is what you need to know: All regular drill weekends are postponed through May 11, 2020, in order to comply with guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the military chain of command. Navy Reserve Activities (NRAs) shall remain open and operational to support mission essential Inactive Duty Training (IDT) (Drills) requirements during previously published drill weekends. Reservists may complete drills via flexible reschedules, telework, and liberal authorized absences as directed by their unit leadership and supported command. CNRF will provide guidance on enhanced telecommunicating procedures in the near future to minimize strain on the Reserve Force and maintain readiness. CNRF has directed NRAs to liberally approve annual participation waivers based on the impact of the coronavirus. Upon return from approved Annual Training (AT), Active Duty for Training (ADT), or Inactive Duty Training Travel (IDTT), in CDC designated COVID-19 Level 2 or 3 countries, all SELRES members shall be directed to remain at home, or in a comparable setting for 14 days Restriction of Movement (ROM) from the day of departure from the affected country. The CDC lists current Level 2 and 3 coronavirus countries on their website. In order to provide financial compensation, medical benefits, and employment protection under the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployed Rights Act (USERRA), all SELRES placed in a ROM status may opt in or out of 14 days of AT or ADT at their home of record. As ROM orders are local orders, compensation for commercial berthing and per diem is not authorized. Reservists who are already on AT/ADT CONUS-based orders may continue. Reservists on AT/ADT OCONUS orders should contact their Operational Support Officers (OSO) for further instructions and guidance to determine whether they are considered mission essential. New AT/ADT/IDTT CONUS orders scheduled to be executed between March 16 and May 11that require official, government-funded travel shall not be executed unless deemed mission essential. This determination will be made by the First Flag/SES in the supported command. For local area AT/ADT orders that do not require travel, the Stop Movement does not apply and can be executed. Personnel returning from OCONUS Active-duty for Special Work (ADSW), mobilization or recall orders with questions should contact MyNavy Career Center (1-833-330-6622) or email askmncc@navy.mil. Members on ROM shall muster daily with their supporting NRA electronically (ex. telephone or email). SELRES members not on orders, returning from CDC Level 2 and 3 countries should comply with CDC recommendations, including maintaining 14 days ROM. At a minimum, members are prohibited from performing any orders or drills for 14 days following their departure from the Level 2 or 3 country. Travel to nations designated as CDC Level 2 and 3 is prohibited unless considered mission-essential. The mission essential determination shall be made by the first Flag/SES in the supported command. OSOs will facilitate mission essential determinations by March 18 for all SELRES currently conducting AT/ADT/IDTT orders OCONUS. Additional guidance for Reservists, to include Reserve-specific questions and answers regarding travel restrictions and Force Health Protection protocols, is available at My Navy Reserve Homeport (MyNRH) website (https://www.mynrh.navy.mil) (requires CAC-enabled access) or on the Navy Reserve public news and imagery site (https://www.dvidshub.net/unit/CNRF/). "Our priorities are the protection of our Reservists, our civilians, and our families, and maintaining our ability to support the Navy and Joint Forces,” said Deputy Commander, Navy Reserve Force Rear Adm. John Schommer. “We recognize that the recent travel restrictions and force health protection measures will impact our Reservists way of life. Therefore, our Commander, Vice Adm. Luke McCollum has stressed to our leadership we must ensure maximum flexibility for supporting our Reservists, including take a hard look at teleworking, ensuring a ‘good year,’ and virtual training.” Reservists with circumstances not already addressed in the information above or in the latest frequently asked questions published should reach out to their NRA chain of command to get their questions answered.

Pentagon leadership issued unprecedented travel restrictions to servicemembers, their dependents and military civilians and in an attempt to limit the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus across the services. The “stop movement” order from Secretary of Defense Mark Esper goes into effect on Monday and freezes almost all government-funded movement to the local commuting area of a service member’s command until May 11. https://news.usni.org/2020/03/15/pentagon-navy-order-sweeping-stop-movement-order-to-limit-coronavirus-spread

A sailor at Naval Base San Diego tested “presumptive positive” for the newest strain of coronavirus, the first believed case for a sailor in California. Pentagon officials told Navy Times that the he is quarantined at home off the base. https://www.navytimes.com/news/your-navy/2020/03/14/coronavirus-reaches-naval-base-san-diego/

Does the Navy already have virtual boards? It's hard to imagine seeing the Chief's board done that way but I don't know.

Shipmates, the spread of the coronavirus is something that we are taking very seriously. While many of you may be anxious, worried, or wondering what happens next, leadership at every level is actively engaged on this issue. https://navylive.dodlive.mil/2020/03/14/cno-and-mcpon-message-to-the-fleet-on-coronavirus/

Today, the Deputy Secretary of Defense David L. Norquist approved new travel restrictions for service members, DoD civilians, and their families assigned to DoD installations, facilities and surrounding areas within the United States and its territories. This restriction will halt all domestic travel, including Permanent Change of Station, and Temporary Duty. This restriction will also pause civilian hiring at DoD installations and components for persons who do not reside within the hiring entity's local commuting area. Additionally, service members will be authorized local leave only, following Service guidelines. This new guidance is effective March 16 and continues through May 11. Similar to other travel guidance regarding COVID-19, travel exceptions may be granted for compelling cases where the travel is mission-essential, for humanitarian reasons, or warranted due to extreme hardship. Approval authority for these exceptions belongs to the Combatant Commander, the Service Secretaries, the Chief Management Officer, or the Director of the Joint Staff, but may be delegated. The Department will continue to issue additional guidance with regard to the COVID-19 as conditions warrant. Our goal is to remain ahead of the virus spread so our military force remains effective and ready. For more information on the CDC travel restrictions, visit https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/ We encourage all DOD personnel to visit https://www.defense.gov/Explore/Spotlight/Coronavirus/ information on staying healthy during the outbreak. The Department will issue follow-on guidance on this directive prior to implementation.

I guess we'll see what is "mission-essential" or not.

Good question, I hope someone might know. There are a lot of things shutting down and not by choice.

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This NAVADMIN announces further measures to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 throughout the Navy enterprise and amplifies DoD and DON references (o) and (n) guidance for Navy military members. It summarizes and repeats applicable guidance where appropriate so that this will serve as a one-stop information source. 1.A. Background. The DoD has transitioned to Phase Two Mitigation of reference (a), the global campaign in response to the COVID-19 outbreak. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is now reporting over 100,000 cases worldwide, to include cases in the U.S. During the COVID-19 outbreak, the DoD and Navy will continue to protect and preserve the operational effectiveness of forces worldwide in accordance with (IAW) references (a) and (b). Utilizing force health protection guidance (FHPG) from the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness (USD (P&R)) provided in reference (c) and (m), USNORTHCOM is executing its pandemic plan and geographic combatant commanders are executing their supporting pandemic plans IAW reference (d). In compliance with updated USD (P&R) FHPG issued in references (e) and (f), Office of Chief Naval Operations (OPNAV) published initial reporting guidance supporting DoD response to the COVID-19 outbreak in reference (g) and updated that guidance in references (h) and (i). 1.B. Role of the CDC. As the leading U.S. government Public Health Agency, the CDC continues to assess the risk of COVID-19 and to provide guidance for those residing in the U.S. and traveling abroad. Because CDC guidance is principally tailored for persons residing in the continental U.S. (CONUS), some CDC COVID-19 guidance may have limited applicability for commanders, particularly those outside the United States, and is not recognized by other sovereign nations. While DoD continues to follow the lead of the CDC, when needed, additional military specific measures are authorized to mitigate risk to U.S. forces stationed or deployed around the world, and to protect Service Members, DoD civilian employees, and their family members. USD (P&R) FHPG issued in reference (m) provides guidance for DoD personnel traveling during the novel coronavirus outbreak. 1.C. CDC Travel Health Advisories. The CDC provides travel health advisories at https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/travelers/index.html. The levels of advisories are noted below and will be referenced in this NAVADMIN (note that CDC warning levels DO NOT apply to CONUS): Level 1 Watch, practice usual precautions (risk of limited community transmission) Level 2 Alert, practice enhanced precautions (sustained (ongoing) community transmission) Level 3 Warning, avoid nonessential travel (widespread sustained (ongoing) transmission) 1.D. Department of the Navy (DON) Civilian Guidance. The DON civilian workforce more than 220,000 strong plays an integral role in supporting our Sailors and building, manning and maintaining our ships and submarines. Working shoulder to shoulder with our military members, it is imperative to have alignment between DON civilian and military COVID-19 policy and guidance. To avoid any ambiguity, DON civilian guidance is contained in reference (n). 1.E. Military Health Protection Guidance. The Secretary of Defense (SECDEF) has provided explicit Force Health Protection Guidance in both references (c) and (m) which is more restrictive than CDC guidance. Commanders must read both documents in their entirety and ensure they are following the Service Member actions spelled out in this guidance. Local Commanders can be more restrictive based on Command location, local community transmission, risk to mission and risk to force. Each and every Sailor must ensure they proactively manage and minimize their personal risk to exposure, and that of their families. Commands are charged with ensuring they track and monitor each Sailor and aggressively follow SECDEF guidance in these references. 2. Mission. All commands will take specific actions to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 worldwide and adhere to the policies and reporting requirements contained in this NAVADMIN. 3. Policy. In order to maintain force health protection, readiness of the force and mitigate the risk of transmission among personnel, the Secretary of Defense directed a stop movement to affected countries and areas effective 13 Mar 2020 in reference (o). This includes all forms of travel to include Permanent Change of Station, Temporary Duty and leave. This order will remain in effect until 13 May 2020, 60 days after implementation: 3.A. Permanent Change of Station (PCS). Service Members and dependents under OCONUS PCS orders to locations designated CDC COVID-19 Warning Level 3 or CDC COVID-19 Alert Level 2 will follow the guidance in section 3.A. of this NAVADMIN. Note that CDC warning levels DO NOT apply to CONUS. CONUS PCS moves may continue for now, UNODIR. 3.A.1. PCS orders to or from CDC COVID-19 Warning Level 3 locations. Service Members and their dependents under PCS orders to or from a CDC COVID-19 Warning Level 3 location will stop movement. This policy applies to currently designated CDC COVID-19 Warning Level 3 locations, or those designated Level 3 at a later date. 3.A.1.a. Service Members who have detached from their parent command prior to the date of this NAVADMIN and are in transit are directed to contact Navy Personnel Command (NPC) for follow-on guidance per paragraph 5.A. NPC is standing by to address each specific case and will authorize entitlements based on current location and situation. 3.A.1.b. Detaching and gaining commands shall make every effort to contact affected Service Members enroute to/from their command to advise them of the contents of this message. 3.A.2. PCS orders to CDC COVID-19 Alert Level 2 locations. Service Members under PCS orders to a CDC COVID-19 Alert Level 2 location will execute orders. Dependents of Service Members executing accompanied PCS orders to a CDC COVID-19 Alert Level 2 location will delay travel to the CDC COVID-19 Alert Level 2 location until 13 May 2020, 60 days after implementation. This policy applies to currently designated CDC Alert Level 2 locations and those designated at a later date. For Service Members with dependents, non-concurrent dependent travel entitlements will vary depending on each case. NPC is standing by to address each specific case and authorized entitlements based on current location and situation. 3.B. Other Official Travel (Meetings, Conferences, Site Visits, etc). 3.B.1. All other official travel by Service Members to or from a country designated as CDC COVID-19 Warning Level 3, will require an exception IAW paragraph 3.E. All other official travel by Service Members, including within CONUS, is strongly discouraged. If required, official travel must be determined to be mission essential and will be approved by the first flag officer or senior executive service member (SES) in the chain of command of the traveler. 3.B.2. All OCONUS travel, other than those countries designated as CDC COVID-19 Warning Level 3, for Selected Reserve personnel conducting annual training or other duty shall be IAW Geographic Combatant Commander (CCDR) or Navy Component Commander COVID-19 policy. Selected Reserve travel to a CDC COVID-19 Warning Level 3 location shall be in accordance with this NAVADMIN. 3.C. Travel for Official Training. 3.C.1. Service Members or initial accessions travel from an OCONUS CDC COVID-19 Alert Level 2 location to attend formal training in CONUS must be determined to be mission essential and will be approved by the first flag officer or SES in the chain of command of the traveler, require advance coordination with the training command and will comply with Navy Component Commander guidance concerning pre- and post- travel medical screening and reception procedures to include restriction of movement (ROM). 3.C.2. Service Members or initial accessions traveling from an OCONUS CDC COVID-19 Warning Level 3 location to attend formal training in CONUS require an exception as outlined in paragraph 3.E. and will coordinate with the training command prior to approval. 3.C.3. Service Members currently in training who are from a CDC COVID-19 Alert Level 2 or higher location are authorized to complete training and return to their parent command. 3.D. Personal Leave and Liberty. Commanders and commanding officers shall carefully review OCONUS/CONUS leave and liberty plans to minimize personnel traveling to locations that have declared a public health emergency, even within CONUS. These decisions should be based on local community transmission, risk to mission and risk to force, as well as personal hardship or family concerns of the individual. Approval authority for leave requests to areas for which a travel advisory has been issued by the CDC for countries other than COVID-19 Warning Level 3, is the first flag officer or SES in the chain of command. Leave or personal travel to a COVID- 19 Warning Level 3 Country requires a waiver as outlined in paragraph 3.E. 3.E. Exceptions. 3.E.1. Individuals pending retirement or separation within the next 60 days are exempt from this stop movement. 3.E.2. Commanding officers and officers in charge may request an exception to paragraphs 3.A. through 3.D. in the following cases: (1) determined to be mission essential, (2) necessary for humanitarian reasons, or (3) warranted due to extreme hardship. Mission-essential travel refers to work that must be performed to ensure the continued operations of mission essential functions, as determined by the local Commander. 3.E.2.a. Navy Personnel Command (PERS-4) is authorized to approve or deny stop movement exceptions for PCS travel in paragraphs 3.A. and 3.C. Approvals of exception requests shall be made via message traffic to all concerned and will specify whether dependents are authorized to accompany the Service Member. OCONUS Commanders endorsement is required. Upon receipt of an approved exception, Transaction Service Center or Personnel Support Detachment/personnel offices will process the Service Member for transfer to the gaining command. Send all exception requests to pers451(at)navy.mil with the subject line PCS EXCEPTION REQUEST. Exception request formats will be provided by PERS-4 and posted on MyNavy Portal. Service Members who are granted an exception and are traveling from a CDC COVID-19 Warning Level 3 or Alert Level 2 location will receive guidance from NPC concerning Navy Component Commander pre- and post-travel medical screening and reception procedures to include ROM. 3.E.2.b. The first flag officer or SES in the chain of command is authorized to approve or deny stop movement exceptions for official travel in paragraph 3.B., and for official training, not associated with a PCS, in paragraph 3.C. and for leave in paragraph 3.D. Service members who are granted an exception and are traveling from a CDC COVID-19 Warning Level 3 or Alert Level 2 location will comply with Navy Component Commander guidance concerning pre- and post- travel medical screening and reception procedures to include ROM. 3.F. Actions upon return from a CDC COVID-19 Alert Level 2 or higher location or if in close contact with a confirmed COVID-19 infection. 3.F.1. Service Members who travel or have traveled in the prior 14 days to or through a CDC COVID-19 Warning Level 3 or Alert Level 2 location will immediately notify their chain of command and be placed in a 14 day ROM status. Immediate supervisors will not require Service Members to report to their duty location or otherwise disregard the ROM. Service Members will comply with reference (m) and Navy Component Commander guidance concerning pre- and post-travel medical screening and reception procedures to include ROM. Commanders may, pursuant to DoD and Navy regulations and policies, authorize telework opportunities, permissive TAD/TDY or work from home as necessary. 3.F.2. Service Members who have had close contact with someone with a confirmed COVID-19 infection and feel sick with a fever, cough or difficulty breathing shall: 3.F.2.a. Inform their Senior Medical Department Representative immediately. 3.F.2.b. Seek medical care immediately. Before going to the office of a doctor or emergency room, call ahead to provide recent travel locations and symptoms. 3.F.2.c. Avoid contact with others. 3.F.2.d. Stay home except to get medical care. 3.F.2.e. Cover mouth and nose with tissue or sleeve (not hands) when coughing or sneezing. 3.G. Conferences. All Navy personnel shall maximize the conduct of virtual conferences, meetings and classes to the fullest extent. Holding conferences are discouraged and must be approved by a Navy Component Commander, Deputy Fleet Commander, Task Force Commander or Navy Region Commander charged with hosting the conference. 3.H. General Health Guidance. Compliance with CDC guidance is critical to minimize the spread of COVID-19. All personnel shall: 3.H.1. Wash hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after going to the bathroom, before eating, and after blowing your nose, coughing or sneezing. If soap and water are not readily available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60 percent alcohol. Always wash hands with soap and water if hands are visibly dirty. 3.H.2. Avoid close contact with people who are sick. 3.H.3. Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth. 3.H.4. Stay home when you are sick. 3.H.5. Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash. 3.H.6. Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces using a regular household cleaning spray or wipe. 3.H.7. Maximize open doors within area with equivalent classification levels. 3.H.8. Minimize meetings of more than five persons. 3.H.9. Practice social distancing. 3.H.10. Minimize attendance at large group gatherings outside of the workplace (for example concerts and sporting events with large attendance). 3.I. Supplemental Guidance for Commanders. 3.I.1. IAW reference (m), Commanders should identify and track all Service Members who travel or have a history of travel in the prior 14 days to, through or from a CDC COVID-19 Alert Level 2 or Warning Level 3 OCONUS location. This includes travel by military or commercial means as well as private conveyance and includes all forms of travel to include PCS, temporary duty and leave. Commanders shall ensure Service Members implement the following actions for the next 14 days: 3.I.1.a. Implement self-observation, i.e., take temperature twice a day and remain alert for fever (>100.4 degrees F or 38 degrees C) and remain alert for fever, cough or difficulty breathing. 3.I.1.b. To the extent possible implement social distancing, i.e., remain out of congregate settings, avoid mass gatherings and maintain 6 feet or 2 meter distance from others when possible. 3.I.1.c. If individuals feel feverish or develop measured fever, cough or difficulty breathing, immediately self-isolate, limit contact with others and seek advice by telephone from the appropriate healthcare provider to determine whether medical evaluation is required. 3.I.2. Commanders will adhere to DoD guidance for personnel traveling during the novel coronavirus outbreak per reference (m) to include COVID-19 screening at overseas military transportation terminals per reference (j). Commanders will review the supplemental risk-based measures and observe the operational risk level mitigation actions for COVID-19 outlined in reference (b). 3.I.3. For individuals traveling OCONUS to OCONUS, Commanders will ensure travel is mission essential and follow the guidance listing in reference (o) if compelling exceptions are necessary. Military air crew are exempt from the requirements in this NAVADMIN, but will ensure they actively practice social distancing and prudent measures to mitigate potential contact and COVID-19 transmission. 3.I.4. Commanders will comply with status of forces agreements when applicable. 3.I.5. Consider measures to place mission essential shore staffs on alternating day or port/starboard work rotations. 3.I.6. Use maximum latitude to authorize telework, liberal leave, permissive TDY as necessary to minimize spread within your teams. 3.I.7. Implement social distancing techniques for any meetings you conduct. 4. Regular Reporting. For CONUS commands, ensure your point of contacts submit accurate and timely COVID-19 daily reports and CCIRs to USFFC for consolidation and subsequent reporting to OPNAV. For OCONUS commands, ensure your POCs submit accurate and timely COVID-19 daily reports and CCIRs to Fleet Commanders for consolidation and subsequent reporting to OPNAV. Navy commands will report the following CCIRs immediately through their chain of command and via OPREP where appropriate: 4.A. Any confirmed cases of COVID-19 among Navy Service Members, DoD civilians, or military family members. In addition, a report should be made if a command learns of a confirmed case with an assigned contractor, 4.B. The death of a Navy Service Member, DoD civilian, Navy contractor or family member due to COVID-19, 4.C. Any shortage of medical personal protective equipment (PPE) or test kits, 4.D. Installation or facility closures, 4.E. Installation or facility is unable to meet isolation requirements, 4.F. Any change to health protection condition (HPCON). 5. Points of Contact. 5.A. Sailor Support. Service Members with questions regarding this stop movement or entitlements for PCS travel should contact the MyNavy Career Center (1-833-330-6622) or email ASKMNCC(AT)NAVY.MIL. Detailers are ready to support all order modifications and commands should work with their placement officers. 5.B. Medical Questions. BUMED Watch: 703-681-1087/1125 or NIPR EMAIL: usn.ncr.bumedfchva.list.bumed---2019-ncov-response-cell@mail.mil. 5.C. Reporting Requirements. OPNAV Battle Watch Captain at 703-692-9284. 6. The Navy will ensure the best possible Navy-wide Force Health Protection for its Sailors, civilian employees and family members. However, all members of the Navy family must do their part by adhering to CDC guidelines as they relate to basic hygiene and human interaction. The Navy will remain focused on meeting our global commitments while also ensuring the health and well- being of our Service Members, Navy civilians and our families. 7. Released by ADM R. P. Burke, Vice Chief of Naval Operations.// BT #0001 NNNN UNCLASSIFIED//

Today, the Secretary of Defense announced new travel restrictions for 60 days for service members, DOD civilians and families traveling to, from, or through Level 3 locations, as designated by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). These restrictions are effective March 13. https://www.defense.gov/Explore/News/Article/Article/2109755/update-on-dod-covid-19-measures/

Well, you made it through the big barrier! Fingers crossed.