Tony

I didn't read this whole article but it references May 4, 2010. -> https://www.stripes.com/news/tenn-flooding-leaves-navy-personnel-records-inaccessible-1.101813 I do remember there was chaos and calamity at the time

Bibliographies for August SELRES (Cycle 107) and September AD (Cycle 248) are now available on MyNavy Portal, Navy COOL, and the Navy COOL mobile app. **Due to the rescheduled exams, the Spring cycle bibliographies will still be available on both websites. If you do not see new bibliographies, you may need to refresh browser or clear cache.

UNCLASSIFIED// ROUTINE R 311716Z MAR 20 MID110000539848U FM SECNAV WASHINGTON DC TO ALNAV INFO SECNAV WASHINGTON DC CNO WASHINGTON DC CMC WASHINGTON DC BT UNCLAS ALNAV 035/20 MSGID/GENADMIN/SECNAV WASHINGTON DC/-/MAR// SUBJ/SPECIAL DUTY MEDICAL EXAMINATIONS UPDATE TO POLICY IN RESPONSE TO THE CORONAVIRUS DISEASE 2019// REF/A/DOC/NAVMED P-117/BUMED/15FEB19// REF/B/DOC/CNAF M-3710/CNAF/05MAY16// REF/C/DOC/NAVMED P-5055/BUMED/12APR18// NARR/REF A IS MANUAL OF THE MEDICAL DEPARTMENT, CHAPTER 15 MEDICAL EXAMINATIONS. REF B IS NATOPS GENERAL FLIGHT AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL, CHAPTER 8 AEROMEDICAL AND SURVIVAL. IT ESTABLISHES THE DUTY STATUS REQUIREMENT AND PERIODICITY OF FLIGHT EXAMS IN REF A. REF C IS RADIATION HEALTH PROTECTION MANUAL, CHAPTER 2 MEDICAL EXAMINATIONS.// RMKS/1. This ALNAV announces a temporary change to the requirement for Special Duty Medical Examinations in response to the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). All Navy and Marine Corps personnel requiring a Special Duty Medical Examination for dive, flight, landing craft air cushion, naval special warfare and special operations, nuclear field duty, radiation, and submarine duty status in the months of March 2020 through June 2020 are authorized an extension of four months from date of current exam expiration. This extension is granted due to limited availability and resources under the current force health protection guidance. The continuing requirement to meet established physical standards still applies. 2. Mission. All commands with personnel who are required to have a Special Duty Medical Examination and with personnel who perform Special Duty Medical Examinations will communicate this change. 3. Policy. This ALNAV applies to all civilian and uniformed military Navy and Marine Corps personnel required per references (a) through (c) to have a Special Duty Medical Examination to continue in their special duty status. 4. Point of Contacts. For flight examinations please direct all questions to CDR Roy A. Hoffman, roy.a.hoffman.mil@mail.mil, (703) 681-9323 or Sharon L. Raymond, sharon.l.raymond2.ctr@mail.mil, (703) 681-9155. For radiation examinations please direct all questions to CAPT Thad J. Sharp, thad.j.sharp.mil@mail.mil, (703) 681-9285. For all undersea medical examinations please direct all questions to CDR Joy U. Dierks, joy.u.dierks.mil@mail.mil, (703) 681-9214. 5. Released by the Honorable Thomas B. Modly, Acting Secretary of the Navy.// BT #0001 NNNN UNCLASSIFIED//

Discussion for the Nurse Corps Medical Enlisted Commissioning Program NAVADMIN 095/20 Navy Enlisted to Officer Programs

Discussion for the Medical Service Corps In-Service Procurement Program NAVADMIN 094/20 Navy Enlisted to Officer Programs

UNCLASSIFIED// ROUTINE R 302221Z MAR 20 MID110000537010U FM CNO WASHINGTON DC TO NAVADMIN INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC BT UNCLAS NAVADMIN 095/20 PASS TO OFFICE CODES: FM CNO WASHINGTON DC//N1// INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC//N1// MSGID/GENADMIN/CNO WASHINGTON DC/N1/MAR// SUBJ/ACADEMIC YEAR 2021 NURSE CORPS MEDICAL ENLISTED COMMISSIONING PROGRAM SELECTION BOARD// REF/A/DOC/OPNAV/14DEC09// AMPN/REF A IS OPNAVINST 1420.1B, ENLISTED TO OFFICER COMMISSIONING PROGRAMS APPLICATION ADMINISTRATIVE MANUAL.// RMKS/1. This NAVADMIN announces the solicitation of applications for the Academic Year (AY) 2021 Nurse Corps Medical Enlisted Commissioning Program (NC MECP) Selection Board. The AY-21 NC MECP Selection Board will convene fall of 2020. NC MECP provides a path for Active-Duty (AD) and Full-Time Support (FTS) enlisted Sailors and Marines in any rating or military occupational specialty who already have college credits, to obtain a baccalaureate degree in nursing, and a commission in the Nurse Corps. Reservists in any status other than FTS are not eligible. 2. Applications must be postmarked by 1 September 2020 and mailed to Commanding Officer Navy Medicine Professional Development Center 8955 Wood Road Bldg 1 16TH Floor Rms 16141 16148 Bethesda MD 20889-5628 Any additional required documentation, that was not yet available for the original application package, must be received no later than 15 September 2020. Incomplete packages will not be reviewed by the board. 3. Reference (a), chapters 1, 2 and 5 provide application procedures and requirements, which should be read in their entirety. Additional application information can be found via MyNavy Portal (MNP) at https://www.mnp.navy.mil/group/career-planning/commissioning- programs on the NC MECP link. Applicants must not have reached their 42nd birthday by the time of initial commission. Age waivers will not be granted. A Marine administrative message will outline conditional release procedures for AD Marines who are selected to participate in the program. 4. Amplifying information for the AY-21 NC MECP Selection Board. a. Applicants assigned to a nuclear training command or who hold a nuclear Navy enlisted classification code (335X, 336X, 338X, 339X) and are applying for the AY-21 NC MECP Selection Board must obtain conditional release from nuclear-field duty prior to submitting their application for consideration. To obtain a conditional release, an applicant must submit an Enlisted Personnel Action Request form to the Officer and Enlisted Nuclear Program Branch via their detailer. b. For applicants not assigned to nuclear programs listed in subparagraph 4a, applicants must obtain a conditional release, via their enlisted community manager prior to submitting their application to be considered by the AY-21 NC MECP Selection Board. 5. Once approved, selection board results will be released and posted via MNP at the NC MECP link. 6. Point of contact is Ms. Beverly Kemp, NMPDC Code HMDT, at (301) 319- 4520/DSN 285, or via e-mail at beverly.d.kemp.civ(at)mail.mil. 7. This NAVADMIN will remain in effect until superseded or 30 September 2021, whichever occurs first. 8. Released by Vice Admiral John B. Nowell, Jr, N1.// BT #0001 NNNN UNCLASSIFIED//

UNCLASSIFIED// ROUTINE R 302212Z MAR 20 MID110000537002U FM CNO WASHINGTON DC TO NAVADMIN INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC BT UNCLAS NAVADMIN 094/20 PASS TO OFFICE CODES: FM CNO WASHINGTON DC//N1// INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC//N1// MSGID/GENADMIN/CNO WASHINGTON DC/N1/MAR// SUBJ/ACADEMIC YEAR 2021 MEDICAL SERVICE CORPS IN-SERVICE PROCUREMENT PROGRAM SELECTION BOARD// REF/A/DOC/OPNAV/14DEC09// REF/B/DOC/USC/13AUG18// NARR/REF A IS OPNAVINST 1420.1B, ENLISTED TO OFFICER COMMISSIONING PROGRAMS APPLICATION ADMINISTRATIVE MANUAL. REF B IS 10 U.S. CODE SECTION 8323.// RMKS/1. This NAVADMIN solicits applications for the Academic Year (AY) 2021 Medical Service Corps (MSC) In-Service Procurement Program (IPP) Selection Board. The MSC IPP will convene in the fall of 2020. 2. Eligibility criteria, application procedures and requirements are outlined in this NAVADMIN, chapters 1, 2 and 6 of reference (a) and Program Authorization (PA) 115B, which can be viewed on the NPC website under Officer Community Managers, via MyNavy Portal (MNP) at https://my.navy.mil/quick- links.html. 3. Applications will be accepted for Health Care Administration (HCA), Entomology, Environmental Health, Industrial Hygiene, Medical Laboratory Science, Pharmacy, Radiation Health, Social Work and Physician Assistant. 4. Applicants must include a conditional release in their application. a. Applicants assigned to a nuclear training command or who hold a Nuclear Navy enlisted classification (335x, 336x, 338x and 339x) must submit an Enlisted Personnel Action Request (NAVPERS 1306/7) form to the Chief of Naval Operations, Nuclear Program Manager via their detailer. b. Applicants not assigned to nuclear programs, listed in subparagraph 4a, must submit a NAVPERS 1306/7 to their enlisted community manager to obtain the conditional release. 5. Applicants for training must provide an acceptance letter from an accredited university in line with PA 115B and submit Scholastic Aptitude Test, American College Testing, Graduate Record Examination, Graduate Management Admission Test, or Pharmacy College Admission Test scores, as applicable. 6. Amplifying guidance for the AY-21 MSC IPP Selection Board: a. HCA Direct: Must have an accredited masters degree prior to board. b. HCA Training: Must include an acceptance letter from either the Army-Baylor University graduate program in HCA or the masters in HCA and Policy degree at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences. c. Physician Assistant: (1) Official transcripts from all attended academic institutions must be requested and sent by the institution directly to the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) no later than (NLT) 31 July 2020. The UNMC online application provides the appropriate mailing address. Application to UNMC Physician Assistant Program must be initiated online via the WebAdmit/UNICAS system on MNP website at https://www.mnp.navy.mil/group/career-planning/commissioning-programs via the MSC IPP, UNMC application link NLT 31 July 2020. No documents need to be uploaded into the WebAdmit/UNICAS system. (2) Completion of the online application does not qualify as submission of the application. Hard-copy applications must be shipped to Navy Medicine Professional Development Command (NMPDC) by 1 September 2020 (see paragraph 9). Applicants will be notified of their academic eligibility well before the official MSC IPP application deadline. 7. Applicants must not have reached their 42nd birthday by the time of initial appointment and commissioning. Age waivers up to age 48 are available for Physician Assistant applicants only. 8. In line with references (a) and (b), applicants are reminded that to be eligible for voluntary retirement, an applicant appointed as an officer is required to complete 20 years of active-duty service, with at least 10 years of service as an active commissioned officer. 9. Applications must be postmarked by 1 September 2020 and mailed to Commanding Officer Navy Medicine Professional Development Center 8955 Wood Road Bldg 1 16th Floor Rms 16141 16148 Bethesda MD 20889-5628 All required documentation must be received by 15 September 2020. Detailed application information can be found on MNP at https://www.mnp.navy.mil/group/career-planning/commissioning-programs via the MSC IPP Application Information link. 10. Board results will be released at the aforementioned website once approved. 11. Point of contact is Beverly D. Kemp, NMPDC (Code O3C HMDT), who can be reached at (301) 319-4520/DSN 285 or via e-mail at beverly.d.kemp.civ(at)mail.mil. 12. This NAVADMIN will remain in effect until superseded or 30 September 2021, whichever occurs first. 13. Released by Vice Admiral John B. Nowell, Jr, N1.// BT #0001 NNNN UNCLASSIFIED//

** 21 May 2020: Cycle 247 (E-4 only) Active Duty and Full-Time Support (FTS) regular Navy-wide Advancement Examinations (NWAEs). ** 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. ** 12 June 2020: Cycle 247 (E-4 through E-6) final date to administer substitute exams. Anticipated Results: E-4 through E-6 Total Force advancements and SELRES E-7 Selection Board Eligibility results are anticipated to be released in July 2020. (Results are heavily dependent on commands promptly processing and returning answer sheets.) ** Remember, no Sailor will be disadvantaged due to the cycle processing delay.

UNCLASSIFIED// ROUTINE R 261832Z MAR 20 MID110000526372U FM CNO WASHINGTON DC TO NAVADMIN INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC BT UNCLAS NAVADMIN 091/20 PASS TO OFFICE CODES: FM CNO WASHINGTON DC//N1// INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC//N1// MSGID/GENADMIN/CNO WASHINGTON DC/N1/MAR// SUBJ/NUCLEAR ENLISTED SUPERVISOR RETENTION PAY UPDATE// REF/A/MSG/CNO WASHINGTON DC/081433ZAPR19// REF/B/MSG/CNO WASHINGTON DC/021614ZDEC19// REF/C/DOC/U.S.C./7SEP62// REF/D/LTR/OPNAV/11AUG16/NOTAL// REF/E/MSG/CNO WASHINGTON DC/271833ZJUN19// NARR/REF A IS NAVADMIN 085/19, ENLISTED SUPERVISOR RETENTION PAY UPDATE. REF B IS NAVADMIN 272/19, SELECTIVE REENLISTMENT BONUS AND PAY FOR PERFORMANCE PILOT UPDATE DECEMBER 2019. REF C IS TITLE 37 U.S. CODE, PAY AND ALLOWANCES OF THE UNIFORMED SERVICES. REF D IS A CHIEF OF NAVAL OPERATIONS (CNO) MEMORANDUM, ENLISTED SUPERVISOR RETENTION PAY POLICY MEMORANDUM. REF E IS NAVADMIN 142/19, FY-21 ACTIVE-DUTY LIMITED DUTY OFFICER AND CHIEF WARRANT OFFICER IN- SERVICE PROCUREMENT BOARD.// RMKS/1. This NAVADMIN announces revised nuclear Enlisted Supervisor Retention Pay (ESRP) award levels and supersedes reference (a). Selective reenlistment bonus (SRB) award levels for nuclear-trained Sailors are published separately in line with reference (b) with updates posted on MyNavy Portal (MNP) under the *SRB* tab at https://www.mnp.navy.mil/group/pay-and-benefits. The ESRP program provides a retention incentive to senior Navy nuclear-trained enlisted Sailors with highly specialized skills. The legal authority for ESRP is contained in section 331 of reference (c). Current ESRP requirements limit the program as follows: a. The minimum reenlistment length is 3 years. b. The maximum bonus amount for each year of additional obligated service (AOS) is limited to 30,000 dollars as stated in section 331 of reference (c). The implication of this limit is that to earn a 100,000- dollar bonus the minimum AOS required is 40 months. c. The maximum lifetime bonus amount is 360,000 dollars. d. All ESRP payments must be received prior to completion of 26 years of service (YOS). The implication of this limit is that any ESRP installment that would be due after 26 YOS will be paid in the final installment prior to completion of 26 YOS. 2. ESRP Award Multiples. Increased award levels are effective immediately and decreased levels are effective 30 days after the release of this NAVADMIN. Updated ESRP multiple values for Zone 1 (at least 10, but not more than 14 YOS), Zone 2 (at least 14, but not more than 18 YOS) and Zone 3 (at least 18, but not more than 23 YOS) in line with reference (d) are listed below: a. ESRP Zone 1 and Zone 2 award level updates (AOS computation stops at completion 16 YOS for Zone 1 and 18 YOS for Zone 2): Rating PNEC Zone 1 Change Zone 2 Change ETNSS N13S 9.5 4.5 EMNSS N14S 8.0 (+0.5) 4.5 MMNSS N15S 7.5 4.5 ELTSS N16S 7.5 4.5 ETNSW N23S 7.5 4.5 EMNSW N24S 8.0 (+0.5) 4.5 MMNSW N25S 7.5 (-0.5) 4.5 ELTSW N26S 6.0 (-0.5) 4.5 b. ESRP Zone 3 award level updates (AOS computation stops at completion of 23 YOS): AOS AOS AOS Rating PNEC 0-24mos 25-36mos 37+mos ETNSS N13S 0.5 1.5 2.5 EMNSS N14S 0.5 1.5 2.5 MMNSS N15S 0.5 1.5 2.5 ELTSS N16S 0.5 1.5 2.5 ETNSW N23S 0.5 1.5 2.5 EMNSW N24S 0.5 1.5 2.5 MMNSW N25S 0.5 1.5 2.5 ELTSW N26S 0.5 1.5 2.5 3. Eligibility. Only Sailors assigned as an active supervisor Navy enlisted classification (NEC) listed in paragraph 2 are eligible to reenlist for ESRP. In addition, Service Members must hold a current security clearance or in an open status for a new investigation. ESRP requests and anniversary payments for personnel with inactive NECs (N59X/N89X) will be held in abeyance pending final resolution. Overall ESRP eligibility requirements are defined in reference (d). In addition, to encourage career progression and provide incentive for continued superior at-sea service, the following supplementary eligibility requirements remain in place for each ESRP zone: a. ESRP Zone 1. In addition to the requirements of reference (d), be assigned an active nuclear supervisor NEC (see paragraph 2). b. ESRP Zone 2. In addition to the requirements of reference (d), be a frocked E-7 or in the paygrade of E-7, E-8 or E-9 on the date of the ESRP Zone 2 reenlistment. c. ESRP Zone 3. In addition to the requirements of reference (d): (1) Be a frocked E-8 or in the paygrade of E-8 or E-9 on the date of the ESRP Zone 3 reenlistment and (2) Have successfully previously served as, be currently serving as (on orders), or have been issued and accepted orders as a submarine engineering department master chief, nuclear aircraft carrier (CVN) major division leading chief petty officer, CVN reactor training division officer or CVN reactor department master chief. 4. Application Process. To ensure the approval message is released in a timely manner, ESRP reenlistment requests will be submitted 35 to 120 days in advance of the desired reenlistment date. Exceptions to this policy will be approved by the ESRP program manager on an individual basis. a. Officer Personnel Information System (OPINS) and Force Management System is programmed to process ESRP reenlistment requests and employs the same process used to request and approve SRB reenlistment requests. Career counselors and personnel support detachments are familiar with this program and should use it as the primary method of ESRP request submission. The ESRP request type is 3AA for Sailors on active-duty and 3BB for broken service requests. b. If OPINS is not available, the command can e-mail (scanned copy of request) or mail the request directly to the ESRP program manager using the format found in reference (d). If operational commitments limit the ability to submit ESRP applications via this manner, commands should submit the ESRP request via message to the immediate superior in charge, who can submit the OPINS request. ESRP requests sent directly to the ESRP program manager by message or mail may result in a processing delay. c. E-6 and below Zone 1 Sailors not already obligated beyond 14 YOS will require an approved career waypoints reenlistment (C-WAY-REEN) quota. Sailors selected for advancement or frocked to chief petty officer do not require an approved C-WAY-REEN quota. C-WAY submission and quota approval can be pursued in parallel with the OPINS request for ESRP. d. A Sailor must be pre-approved for an ESRP reenlistment. ESRP approval will not currently notify the Defense Joint Military Pay System (DJMS) of the intent of the Sailor to reenlist. Until DJMS can be programmed to accept ESRP reenlistment payments, manual processing is required. Payments should post to the account of the Sailor within 14 days following the day the ESRP program manager receives notification of reenlistment. Initial payment will be authorized as soon as the contract execution is reflected in the enlisted master file (EMF). In order to ensure prompt payment, new contracts must be posted to the EMF in a timely manner. e. Personnel support detachments and commands should contact Officer and Enlisted Nuclear Programs Branch (OPNAV N133), as opposed to Defense Finance and Accounting System to resolve any payment issues. f. A Sailor with an approved pre-certification who does not reenlist on the date specified in the pre-certification message must resubmit a request to revise the reenlistment date and ESRP award amount. g. ESRP eligible Sailors and their command career counselors should review reference (d), which provides further program details. Reference (d) and other helpful information can be accessed via MNP at https://www.mnp.navy.mil/group/career-planning, select the *Enlisted Community Managers* link, then select the *Nuclear* tab in the gray banner. 5. Officer Programs. ESRP entitlement for Sailors who reenlist after applying for an officer program will be held pending selection results. For limited duty officer, the application deadline is considered the suspense date as published in reference (e) and future announcement messages. For all other commissioning programs, the date on which OPNAV N133 approves the conditional release to apply for that program is the date after which additional ESRP entitlements will be held. 6. Recoupment. Repayment policy is governed by section 373 of reference (c), DoD Financial Management Regulation (FMR) Chapter 2, Volume 7A, and reference (d), which collectively determines when repayment of the unearned portion of a bonus is required or not required, but left to Secretarial discretion or is prohibited. Section 373 of reference (c), U.S. Code requires repayment with certain exceptions. As a general rule, repayment of any unearned portion of a bonus will be sought. Examples of situations requiring repayment are provided in reference (d). 7. Service Record Entry. An Administrative Remarks, NAVPERS 1070/613, entry acknowledging recoupment policy via Navy Standard Integrated Personnel System is required in the record of the Service Member prior to execution of an ESRP reenlistment (examples are provided in reference (d)). 8. The point of contact is the ESRP Program Manager located at OPNAV N133 at (703) 604-5502/DSN 664 or via e-mail at nxag_n133d3(at)navy.mil or bullnuke(at)navy.mil. 9. This NAVADMIN will remain in effect until superseded or canceled, whichever occurs first. 10. Released by Vice Admiral John B. Nowell, Jr, N1.// BT #0001 NNNN UNCLASSIFIED//

WASHINGTON (NNS) -- The Navy has suspended all in-person Transition Assistance Program classes due to social distancing rules now in place to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. But the Navy is not eliminating the training requirement and instead is authorizing all separating and retiring sailors to complete this requirement online, allowing them to separate on time. Here’s what you need to know: “Commanders must continue to ensure transitioning Service Members are prepared to reintegrate into the civilian community, especially in the challenging times we face. Vice Adm. John B. Nowell, the Navy’ top uniformed personnel official said in NAVADMIN 082/20. Active-Duty Sailors retiring or separating are exempt from the stop movement, which means that separations and retirements will go on as scheduled, unless Sailors request and are approved to reenlist or extend The course completion requirement is also still in place for Reserve Sailors on active-duty orders for more than 179 days as well as mobilized reservists within 60 days of redeployment and demobilization. For those with enough time left on the books, the message recommends they simply reschedule for a later date. Those inside their 365-days prior to separation start time or 90-days prior to separation Capstone requirement must complete their training through the Joint Knowledge Online Website. Details on the TAP virtual curriculum to include links to the training available on the Department of Defense Transition Assistance Program Website. What’s not changed is the requirement for initial Self-Assessment Counseling, Pre-Separation counseling and Capstone sessions. These can still be done in-person using proper social-distancing protocol or telephonically by command career counselors or TAP managers. TAP related questions can be directed to Mr. Tom Albert, OPNAV N170C, at (901)-874-4254, DSN 882 or via e-mail at tom.albert@navy.mil. Get more information about the Navy from US Navy facebook or twitter. For more news from Chief of Naval Personnel, visit www.navy.mil/local/cnp/

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 (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.

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.

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.

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