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Many U.S. sailors want to be able to grow a beard, even as some of those allowed to grow a beard say they are ostracized for their facial hair. Big Navy has said no to allowing everyone to grow a beard, citing concerns that sailors can’t get a proper oxygen mask seal with facial hair should they have to fight a shipboard fire. In 2022, Navy Secretary Carlos Del Toro mandated that the sea service take a fresh look at the Navy’s beard question as part of its diversity, equity and inclusion efforts.
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Amid recruiting challenges across all branches of the military, the Navy is rolling out new incentives for sailors to participate in the service’s “Every Sailor is a Recruiter” program.
Now, sailors can earn up to two Flag Letters of Commendation if they successfully refer someone who signs a future sailor contract, according to a new naval administrative message.
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The Navy will roll out the Senior Enlisted Marketplace in 2023 — the service’s latest initiative supporting billet-based advancement to address gaps at sea.
The new marketplace will launch in March, coinciding with the fiscal 2024 senior enlisted advancement cycle for promotion to E-9. The goal is for the marketplace to eventually include E-7 and E-8 advancements and detailing.
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WASHINGTON — On Jan. 1, 2023, the Department of Veterans Affairs will begin processing PACT Act benefit claims for all Veterans and their survivors.
The PACT Act is the most significant expansion of Veteran benefits and care in more than three decades, empowering VA to help millions of toxic exposed Veterans and their survivors. Since President Biden signed the PACT Act into law Aug. 10, more than 213,000 PACT Act-related claims for benefits have been submitted. Additionally, more than 959,000 Veterans have received VA’s new toxic exposure screenings, with nearly 39% reporting a concern of exposure.
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FALLS CHURCH, Va. – A new plan year begins Jan. 1, 2023. Now is a great time to get to know your TRICARE plan—especially if you recently enrolled in TRICARE or changed your plan during open season. Familiarizing yourself with your health plan is key to making the most of your benefits.
“Taking time to learn about your TRICARE plan can help you make the best health care decisions for you and your family,” said Debra Fisher, TRICARE Health Plan policy and programs analyst at the Defense Health Agency. “Understanding your plan’s covered services, costs, and eligibility requirements and knowing when you need to take action can help keep your out-of-pocket costs lower and ensure you have no gaps in coverage.”
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CLASSIFICATION: UNCLASSIFIED// ROUTINE R 281632Z DEC 22 MID200080625625U FM CNO WASHINGTON DC TO NAVADMIN INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC BT UNCLAS NAVADMIN 292/22 MSGID/GENADMIN/CNO WASHINGTON DC/N1/DEC// SUBJ/NOTICE OF CONVENING FISCAL YEAR 2024 NAVY RESERVE OFFICER PROMOTION SELECTION BOARDS// RMKS/1. This NAVADMIN announces the notice of convening Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 Navy Reserve promotion selection boards. The FY-24 promotion selection boards to recommend reserve officers in the line and staff corps and chief warrant officers, on the Reserve Active- Status List (RASL), for permanent or temporary promotion to the grades of captain, commander, lieutenant commander, and chief warrant officer will be convened as follows: 30 JAN 23 - Unrestricted/Restricted Line Captain 28 FEB 23 - Staff Corps Captain/Commander 7 MAR 23 - Unrestricted/Restricted Line Commander 22 MAY 23 - Staff Corps Lieutenant Commander 1 JUN 23 - Chief Warrant Officer 5/4/3 12 JUN 23 - Unrestricted/Restricted Line Lieutenant Commander 2. The Secretary of the Navy has authorized the release of the following list indicating the names, reserve precedence numbers and dates of rank of the senior in-zone, junior in-zone, and junior officer eligible for consideration for promotion in each competitive category as of the date of this NAVADMIN. The junior officer eligible indicates the below zone consideration for promotion. In addition, those officers on the RASL and in the same competitive category who are senior to the senior in-zone officer listed in their category are considered above-zone and are also eligible for consideration. For promotion to the grade of lieutenant in the Line and Staff Corps, the dates of rank for the senior in-zone and junior in-zone are listed. Captain Line Unrestricted Line Officer (11XX, 13XX) Senior in-zone - CDR T. L. Stanford 257446-00 1 MAR 18 Junior in-zone - CDR J. R. Seiter 259144-00 1 FEB 19 Junior eligible - CDR J. K. Cummings 261905-00 1 AUG 20 Unrestricted Line Officer (TAR) (11X7, 13X7) Senior in-zone - CDR T. E. Topping 256639-00 1 SEP 17 Junior in-zone - CDR C. Grande 259000-00 1 DEC 18 Junior eligible - CDR S. Dinola 262162-00 1 SEP 20 Special Duty Officer (Human Resources) (12XX) Senior in-zone - CDR K. M. Butler 256012-00 1 JUN 17 Junior in-zone - CDR E. M. Ramsey 256246-00 1 JUL 17 Junior eligible - CDR R. T. Bangham 258481-00 1 SEP 18 Special Duty Officer (Human Resources) (TAR) (1207) Senior in-zone - CDR J. M. Obeirne 257434-00 1 MAR 18 Junior in-zone - CDR M. S. Mooshegian 258238-00 1 AUG 18 Junior eligible - CDR A. K. Imperatore 261004-00 1 FEB 20 Engineering Duty Officer (14XX) Senior in-zone - CDR D. J. Woodard 256462-00 1 AUG 17 Junior in-zone - CDR S. J. Benes IV 259516-00 1 JUN 19 Junior eligible - CDR R. W. Scitzs 263737-00 1 SEP 21 Aerospace Engineering Duty Officer (Engineering) (151X) Senior in-zone - CDR E. P. Rubenstein 257560-00 1 MAY 18 Junior in-zone - CDR S. Maley 259843-00 1 JUL 19 Junior eligible - CDR M. J. Kiefer 262087-00 1 SEP 20 Aerospace Engineering Duty Officer (Maintenance) (152X) Senior in-zone - CDR P. D. Tackitt 259450-00 1 MAY 19 Junior in-zone - CDR N. P. Kirby 259933-00 1 JUL 19 Junior eligible - CDR O. W. John 262408-00 1 OCT 20 Aerospace Engineering Duty Officer (Maintenance) (TAR) (1527) Senior in-zone - CDR B. A. Wood 260014-00 1 AUG 19 Junior in-zone - CDR B. M. Lee 260665-00 1 OCT 19 Junior eligible - CDR A. M. Poland 263461-00 1 AUG 21 Special Duty Officer (Public Affairs) (165X) Senior in-zone - CDR K. M. Hyland 257899-00 1 JUN 18 Junior in-zone - CDR G. Perez 260224-00 1 SEP 19 Junior eligible - CDR D. K. Russell 262987-00 1 APR 21 Special Duty Officer (Strategic Sealift) (166X) Senior in-zone - CDR J. N. Mcdonnell 256528-00 1 AUG 17 Junior in-zone - CDR S. W. Phillips 257350-00 1 FEB 18 Junior eligible - CDR K. J. Doyle 258757-00 1 SEP 18 Special Duty Officer (Foreign Area) (171X) Senior in-zone - CDR B. J. Andrix 257173-00 1 DEC 17 Junior in-zone - CDR J. R. Gildea 258856-00 1 OCT 18 Junior eligible - CDR O. R. Estrada 262036-00 1 SEP 20 Special Duty Officer (Oceanography) (180X) Senior in-zone - CDR E. W. Macdonald 255796-00 1 MAY 17 Junior in-zone - CDR M. A. Lapaglia 257575-00 1 MAY 18 Junior eligible - CDR C. E. Alexander 260266-00 1 SEP 19 Special Duty Officer (Cryptological Warfare) (181X) Senior in-zone - CDR E. A. Zatrine 258538-00 1 SEP 18 Junior in-zone - CDR A. Q. Collins 259513-00 1 JUN 19 Junior eligible - CDR A. Valle 262651-00 1 DEC 20 Special Duty Officer (Information Professional) (182X) Senior in-zone - CDR P. S. Smith 254323-00 1 JUN 16 Junior in-zone - CDR G. J. Burkett 255589-00 1 FEB 17 Junior eligible - CDR A. T. Foster 259690-00 1 JUN 19 Special Duty Officer (Intelligence) (183X) Senior in-zone - CDR C. A. Linhardt 254602-00 1 AUG 16 Junior in-zone - CDR C. T. Coy 255889-00 1 JUN 17 Junior eligible - CDR A. L. Miles 259501-00 1 JUN 19 Limited Duty Officer (Line) (61XX, 62XX, 63XX, 64XX, 68XX) Senior in-zone - CDR R. H. Metzler 260209-00 1 AUG 19 Junior in-zone - CDR R. H. Metzler 260209-00 1 AUG 19 Junior eligible - CDR C. F. Ortiz 261884-00 1 AUG 20 Staff Corps Medical Corps (210X) Senior in-zone - CDR R. J. Echeverri 257692-00 1 JUN 18 Junior in-zone - CDR S. M. Williams 259281-00 8 MAR 19 Junior eligible - CDR N. M. Hollis 262759-00 1 JAN 21 Dental Corps (220X) Senior in-zone - CDR M. J. Jacques 259291-00 1 APR 19 Junior in-zone - CDR M. J. Grau Jr 260315-00 1 SEP 19 Junior eligible - CDR J. F. Landis 262735-00 1 DEC 20 Medical Service Corps (230X) Senior in-zone - CDR S. M. Mcgurran 255853-00 1 JUN 17 Junior in-zone - CDR P. L. Skinner 258523-00 1 SEP 18 Junior eligible - CDR M. W. Deshazo 263086-00 1 MAY 21 Judge Advocate General's Corps (250X) Senior in-zone - CDR J. M. Toohey 256742-00 1 SEP 17 Junior in-zone - CDR J. Choi 257896-00 1 JUN 18 Junior eligible - CDR R. C. Mcdonough Jr 261391-00 1 JUN 20 Nurse Corps (290X) Senior in-zone - CDR J. W. Williams 256375-00 1 AUG 17 Junior in-zone - CDR J. D. Harris 258415-00 1 AUG 18 Junior eligible - CDR R. R. Cruz 261925-00 1 AUG 20 Supply Corps (310X) Senior in-zone - CDR M. M. Capone 256603-00 1 AUG 17 Junior in-zone - CDR E. J. Palmer 258370-00 1 AUG 18 Junior eligible - CDR M. J. Schmid 261493-00 1 JUN 20 Supply Corps (TAR) (3107) Senior in-zone - CDR T. P. Henggeler 258796-00 1 OCT 18 Junior in-zone - CDR J. K. Moss 260011-00 1 AUG 19 Junior eligible - CDR T. S. Feleciano 264089-00 1 OCT 21 Chaplain Corps (410X) Senior in-zone - CDR E. F. Young 257878-00 1 JUN 18 Junior in-zone - CDR J. H. Rochester 259696-00 1 JUN 19 Junior eligible - CDR M. D. Cox 263764-00 1 SEP 21 Civil Engineer Corps (510X) Senior in-zone - CDR S. D. Sherman 257494-00 1 APR 18 Junior in-zone - CDR N. P. Hardy 259123-00 1 FEB 19 Junior eligible - CDR P. R. Hungerford 261760-00 1 AUG 20 Limited Duty Officer (Staff) (651X, 653X) Senior in-zone N/A Junior in-zone N/A Junior eligible N/A Commander Line Unrestricted Line Officer (11XX, 13XX) Senior in-zone - LCDR C. J. Fowler 364542-00 1 JUN 18 Junior in-zone - LCDR A. N. Horvath 366779-00 1 MAR 19 Junior eligible - LCDR L. W. Sullivan 371317-35 1 SEP 20 Unrestricted Line Officer (TAR) (11X7, 13X7) Senior in-zone - LCDR A. H. Merrill 366806-00 1 MAR 19 Junior in-zone - LCDR J. H. Kipper 368862-50 1 OCT 19 Junior eligible - LCDR G. J. Will 373160-00 1 SEP 21 Special Duty Officer (Human Resources) (12XX) Senior in-zone - LCDR E. W. Kenneweg 367128-00 1 MAY 19 Junior in-zone - LCDR P. A. Ives 369632-00 1 MAR 20 Junior eligible - LCDR L. Spruill Jr 371899-00 1 NOV 20 Special Duty Officer (Human Resources) (TAR) (1207) Senior in-zone - LCDR S. M. Sharp 366259-00 1 NOV 18 Junior in-zone - LCDR S. Jamshidipour 368253-00 1 AUG 19 Junior eligible - LCDR S. E. Gunn 371777-00 1 OCT 20 Engineering Duty Officer (14XX) Senior in-zone - LCDR M. B. Demmons 364644-00 1 JUN 18 Junior in-zone - LCDR D. V. Cordomi 366447-00 1 DEC 18 Junior eligible - LCDR W. C. Washington 373122-00 1 AUG 21 Aerospace Engineering Duty Officer (Engineering) (151X) Senior in-zone - LCDR J. B. Cook 365205-00 1 JUL 18 Junior in-zone - LCDR J. J. Sheahan 367941-00 1 JUL 19 Junior eligible - LCDR C. M. Leslie 372234-00 1 MAR 21 Aerospace Engineering Duty Officer (Maintenance) (152X) Senior in-zone - LCDR B. R. Burke 366198-00 1 OCT 18 Junior in-zone - LCDR L. A. Porterfield 367161-00 1 MAY 19 Junior eligible - LCDR R. J. Penn Jr 382903-00 1 MAR 22 Aerospace Engineering Duty Officer (Maintenance) (TAR) (1527) Senior in-zone - LCDR H. L. Bliss 363075-00 1 SEP 17 Junior in-zone - LCDR M. C. Conrad 368859-00 1 OCT 19 Junior eligible - LCDR R. G. Hankins 382414-00 1 OCT 21 Special Duty Officer (Public Affairs) (165X) Senior in-zone - LCDR K. A. Volk 364635-00 1 JUN 18 Junior in-zone - LCDR G. S. Mcelwee 368100-00 1 AUG 19 Junior eligible - LCDR J. K. Cunningham 371968-00 1 DEC 20 Special Duty Officer (Strategic Sealift) (166X) Senior in-zone - LCDR R. M. Mery Jr 364062-00 1 APR 18 Junior in-zone - LCDR C. B. Yarussi 366283-00 1 NOV 18 Junior eligible - LCDR J. L. Norris 372240-00 1 MAR 21 Special Duty Officer (Foreign Area) (171X) Senior in-zone - LCDR J. R. Woods 366755-00 1 MAR 19 Junior in-zone - LCDR C. E. Hauser 368856-00 1 OCT 19 Junior eligible - LCDR R. Meyerzon 373134-00 1 AUG 21 Special Duty Officer (Oceanography) (180X) Senior in-zone - LCDR L. M. Smith 362952-00 1 SEP 17 Junior in-zone - LCDR C. B. Cupp 366196-00 1 OCT 18 Junior eligible - LCDR K. W. Ryan 371827-00 1 OCT 20 Special Duty Officer (Cryptological Warfare) (181X) Senior in-zone - LCDR N. D. Wilkins 363891-00 1 MAR 18 Junior in-zone - LCDR E. Giles 366524-00 1 JAN 19 Junior eligible - LCDR A. E. Passmore 372454-00 1 MAY 21 Special Duty Officer (Information Professional) (182X) Senior in-zone - LCDR J. S. Rekoske 366073-00 1 SEP 18 Junior in-zone - LCDR C. O. Phillips 367524-00 1 JUN 19 Junior eligible - LCDR I. A. Leatherman 371574-00 1 SEP 20 Special Duty Officer (Intelligence) (183X) Senior in-zone - LCDR A. M. Highley 362904-00 1 SEP 17 Junior in-zone - LCDR N. M. Winget 365773-00 1 SEP 18 Junior eligible - LCDR R. L. Young 371749-00 1 OCT 20 Limited Duty Officer (Line) (61XX, 62XX, 63XX, 64XX, 68XX) Senior in-zone - LCDR A. T. Rivera 363468-00 1 DEC 17 Junior in-zone - LCDR G. E. Dorrell 367026-00 1 APR 19 Junior eligible - LCDR A. T. Catsis 370976-00 1 AUG 20 Staff Corps Medical Corps (210X) Senior in-zone - LCDR B. T. Miller 363289-00 1 NOV 17 Junior in-zone - LCDR N. R. Fiacco 366564-00 1 JAN 19 Junior eligible - LCDR G. E. Montes 382623-00 1 DEC 21 Dental Corps (220X) Senior in-zone - LCDR J. G. Zhang 363624-50 5 JAN 18 Junior in-zone - LCDR T. A. Mayembe 366737-00 1 MAR 19 Junior eligible - LCDR J. I. Yoo 372858-00 1 AUG 21 Medical Service Corps (230X) Senior in-zone - LCDR L. M. Herding 364026-00 1 APR 18 Junior in-zone - LCDR L. M. Furnish 366388-00 1 DEC 18 Junior eligible - LCDR M. Hassanieh 371420-00 1 SEP 20 Judge Advocate General's Corps (250X) Senior in-zone - LCDR M. R. Ellis 364419-00 1 JUN 18 Junior in-zone - LCDR K. L. Seewald 366164-00 1 OCT 18 Junior eligible - LCDR J. J. Yoon 371751-00 1 OCT 20 Nurse Corps (290X) Senior in-zone - LCDR C. B. Walker 363777-00 1 FEB 18 Junior in-zone - LCDR D. B. Benge 367152-00 1 MAY 19 Junior eligible - LCDR J. M. Valenzuela 372816-00 1 JUL 21 Supply Corps (310X) Senior in-zone - LCDR J. L. Youngblood 363600-00 1 JAN 18 Junior in-zone - LCDR A. L. Clay 366560-00 1 JAN 19 Junior eligible - LCDR J. T. Mcrae 371435-00 1 SEP 20 Supply Corps (TAR) (3107) Senior in-zone - LCDR S. E. Dickerson 366273-00 1 NOV 18 Junior in-zone - LCDR J. M. Dickerson 368854-00 1 OCT 19 Junior eligible - LCDR S. L. Tobey 382216-00 1 OCT 21 Chaplain Corps (410X) Senior in-zone - LCDR A. W. Young 366085-00 1 SEP 18 Junior in-zone - LCDR A. L. Geovanni 367566-00 1 JUN 19 Junior eligible - LCDR B. L. Korter 382579-00 1 DEC 21 Civil Engineer Corps (510X) Senior in-zone - LCDR B. A. Spence 364530-00 1 JUN 18 Junior in-zone - LCDR B. D. Stollerman 366282-00 1 NOV 18 Junior eligible - LCDR L. A. Serrano 371948-75 1 DEC 20 Limited Duty Officer (Staff) (651X, 653X) Senior in-zone N/A Junior in-zone N/A Junior eligible N/A Lieutenant Commander Line Unrestricted Line Officer (11XX, 13XX) Senior in-zone - LT W. T. Honeyman 429312-00 1 JAN 18 Junior in-zone - LT E. R. Stafford 432787-10 1 JUN 19 Junior eligible - LT D. J. Hunter 454792-00 1 SEP 22 Unrestricted Line Officer (TAR) (11X7, 13X7) Senior in-zone - LT M. E. Colon 430464-00 1 JUN 18 Junior in-zone - LT N. A. Hess 431440-00 1 OCT 18 Junior eligible - LT M. H. Wilson 434394-00 1 JAN 20 Special Duty Officer (Human Resources) (12XX) Senior in-zone - LT L. J. Rogers 432021-00 1 DEC 18 Junior in-zone - LT A. Akkineni 434011-00 1 OCT 19 Junior eligible - LT R. E. Stein 436320-00 1 MAR 21 Special Duty Officer (Human Resources) (TAR) (1207) Senior in-zone - LT J. M. Asaro 433248-00 1 JUN 19 Junior in-zone - LT K. E. Spry Jr 434130-00 1 OCT 19 Junior eligible - LT J. L. Kaylor 439390-00 1 JUL 22 Engineering Duty Officer (14XX) Senior in-zone - LT D. J. Minerath 429738-00 1 MAY 18 Junior in-zone - LT D. B. Buchanan 432594-00 1 JUN 19 Junior eligible - LT D. C. Brooks 436261-00 1 JAN 21 Aerospace Engineering Duty Officer (Engineering) (151X) Senior in-zone - LT B. L. Cruzcartagena 428406-00 1 SEP 17 Junior in-zone - LT M. P. Perotti 429954-00 1 JUN 18 Junior eligible - LT L. A. Rosario 434556-00 1 MAR 20 Aerospace Engineering Duty Officer (Maintenance) (152X) Senior in-zone - LT B. J. Plummer 429456-00 1 FEB 18 Junior in-zone - LT L. G. Burks 431913-00 1 NOV 18 Junior eligible - LT A. L. Giacobello 435055-00 1 JUN 20 Aerospace Engineering Duty Officer (Maintenance) (TAR) (1527) Senior in-zone - LT I. N. Gulmesoff 431085-00 1 JUN 18 Junior in-zone - LT A. M. Gorman 431364-00 1 SEP 18 Junior eligible - LT S. L. Dew 435048-00 1 JUN 20 Special Duty Officer (Public Affairs) (165X) Senior in-zone - LT T. H. Kraft 430434-00 1 JUN 18 Junior in-zone - LT R. L. Kunzig Jr 432339-00 1 APR 19 Junior eligible - LT P. Sridhar 437833-00 1 MAR 22 Special Duty Officer (Strategic Sealift) (166X) Senior in-zone - LT E. J. Barlow 428451-00 1 SEP 17 Junior in-zone - LT D. P. Ahern 432987-00 1 JUN 19 Junior eligible - LT S. A. Loring 436597-00 1 MAY 21 Special Duty Officer (Foreign Area) (171X) Senior in-zone - LT P. M. Edwards 431628-00 1 OCT 18 Junior in-zone - LT P. M. Edwards 431628-00 1 OCT 18 Junior eligible - NA Special Duty Officer (Oceanography) (180X) Senior in-zone - LT W. A. Frazier 433899-00 1 OCT 19 Junior in-zone - LT J. M. Mckenna 435110-65 1 JUN 20 Junior eligible - LT J. M. Frederick 438688-00 1 JUN 22 Special Duty Officer (Cryptological Warfare) (181X) Senior in-zone - LT B. I. Betancourt 429624-00 1 APR 18 Junior in-zone - LT D. A. Yenerall 432666-00 1 JUN 19 Junior eligible - LT A. G. Johnston 436174-00 5 NOV 20 Special Duty Officer (Information Professional) (182X) Senior in-zone - LT N. M. Overfield 430335-00 1 JUN 18 Junior in-zone - LT S. L. Snell 432762-00 1 JUN 19 Junior eligible - LT O. G. Mullaney 437614-00 1 NOV 21 Special Duty Officer (Intelligence) (183X) Senior in-zone - LT D. J. Peerless 429183-00 1 JAN 18 Junior in-zone - LT J. W. Breeze 431793-00 1 OCT 18 Junior eligible - LT A. O. White 436081-00 1 NOV 20 Limited Duty Officer (Line) (61XX, 62XX, 63XX, 64XX, 68XX) Senior in-zone - LT P. A. Jones 431772-00 1 OCT 18 Junior in-zone - LT A. V. Rowberry 434160-00 1 OCT 19 Junior eligible - LT N. A. Repertorio 437566-00 1 OCT 21 Staff Corps Medical Corps (210X) Senior in-zone - LT J. C. Savakus 429840-00 20 MAY 18 Junior in-zone - LT E. E. Larson 434961-00 15 MAY 20 Junior eligible - LT B. T. Mott 437243-06 30 AUG 21 Dental Corps (220X) Senior in-zone - LT E. J. Savory 428046-25 18 JUN 17 Junior in-zone - LT B. R. Jenkins 432277-00 28 FEB 19 Junior eligible - LT A. W. Ruble 436531-00 23 APR 21 Medical Service Corps (230X) Senior in-zone - LT E. M. Maher 428556-00 1 OCT 17 Junior in-zone - LT A. L. Schmitt 431439-00 16 SEP 18 Junior eligible - LT A. M. Mccastle 435786-50 1 OCT 20 Judge Advocate General's Corps (250X) Senior in-zone - LT T. M. Heisman 431333-00 1 SEP 18 Junior in-zone - LT D. E. Diaz 433815-00 26 SEP 19 Junior eligible - LT J. W. Stern 437410-00 1 OCT 21 Nurse Corps (290X) Senior in-zone - LT B. E. Quiaoit 428607-00 1 OCT 17 Junior in-zone - LT E. C. Santiago Jr 432015-00 1 DEC 18 Junior eligible - LT H. P. Duffey 435785-50 16 SEP 20 Supply Corps (310X) Senior in-zone - LT C. A. Richards 431625-00 1 OCT 18 Junior in-zone - LT D. A. Shaw 434861-00 1 MAY 20 Junior eligible - LT G. C. Foose 439253-00 1 MAY 22 Supply Corps (TAR) (3107) Senior in-zone - LT C. A. Ripley 428352-00 1 SEP 17 Junior in-zone - LT J. L. Smith 433620-00 1 AUG 19 Junior eligible - LT A. W. Pendock 437793-50 1 MAR 22 Chaplain Corps (410X) Senior in-zone - LT L. E. Seltzer 431421-00 1 SEP 18 Junior in-zone - LT K. R. Young 434427-00 1 JAN 20 Junior eligible - LT W. B. Bevins III 437701-00 1 DEC 21 Civil Engineer Corps (510X) Senior in-zone - LT M. D. Anderson 429633-00 1 APR 18 Junior in-zone - LT N. A. Schneider 433585-00 1 JUL 19 Junior eligible - LT J. C. Cuevas 437665-50 1 DEC 21 Limited Duty Officer (Staff) (651X, 653X) Senior in-zone - LT S. A. Goodman 431799-00 1 OCT 18 Junior in-zone - LT P. O. Gonzalez 434115-00 1 OCT 19 Junior eligible - LT R. K. May 437557-00 1 OCT 21 Lieutenant Line/Staff Senior in-zone 2 SEP 2021 Junior in-zone 1 SEP 2022 Line/Staff (TAR) Senior in-zone 2 SEP 2021 Junior in-zone 1 SEP 2022 Chief Warrant Officer, W-5 Senior in-zone - CWO4 W. J. Benjamin 961479-00 1 NOV 18 Junior in-zone - CWO4 D. B. Snyder 961482-00 1 NOV 18 Junior eligible - CWO4 R. C. Wysocki 961497-00 1 NOV 19 Chief Warrant Officer, W-4 Senior in-zone - CWO3 C. J. Hicks 971844-00 1 OCT 20 Junior in-zone - CWO3 J. J. Witters 971856-00 1 NOV 20 Junior eligible - NA Chief Warrant Officer, W-3 Senior in-zone - CWO2 T. J. Appleby Jr 981018-25 1 NOV 20 Junior in-zone - CWO2 R. J. Penninger 981032-00 1 NOV 20 Junior eligible - NA 3. For promotion to the grade of lieutenant, an All-Fully- Qualified- Officers List (AFQOL) consisting of those officers recommended for promotion on their most recent fitness reports will be sent to the Secretary of the Navy, who will certify the AFQOL and forward the list to the Secretary of Defense. Those officers determined not fully qualified for promotion will be omitted from the AFQOL, constituting a failure of selection. The All-Fully- Qualified (AFQ) standard applies to all designators. The AFQ standard will also be utilized for any officers administratively missed when the original lists were compiled. 4. Officers in the grades of lieutenant, lieutenant commander, and commander are eligible for consideration for promotion only if they have served continuously on either the RASL or Active Duty List (or a combination of both lists) during the one-year period ending on the date of the convening of the promotion board. Accordingly, officers returning to an active status from a period of inactive or broken service (USNR-S2, discharge) are eligible for consideration for promotion only after continuously serving in an active status for one full year. Membership in the Individual Ready Reserve does not qualify for deferment of eligibility for consideration. 5. Only eligible officers may communicate with a promotion selection board via the letter to the board (LTB) process. NAVADMIN 220/19 announced the introduction of a new application known as Electronic Submission of Selection Board Documents (ESSBD), accessible through MyNavy Portal (MNP). ESSBD improves the speed, transparency, and confidence of receipt over current LTB submission methods, such as hard copy and e-mail submitted letters and related attachments. a. ESSBD will be available for all promotion and selection boards. b. ESSBD provides board candidates with the capability to electronically submit LTBs in a standard, consistent format, with or without attachments and will allow the candidate to see (for content and clarity) exactly what will be delivered and presented to the board. c. To use ESSBD, candidates must access document services through MNP at https://www.mnp.navy.mil/group/my-record. On-screen instructions will direct the submitter thereafter. d. Submission and subsequent receipt acknowledgement for LTBs submitted via ESSBD or other means does not constitute confirmation of eligibility for the boards to which LTBs are submitted. If required, a full visual user guide is available at https://www.mnp.navy.mil/group/advancement-and- promotion. e. LTBs must be received by Navy Personnel Command not later than 2359 (central standard time (CST)) 10 days prior to the convening date of the respective board, as noted below. Submitters are cautioned not to wait until the deadline date to submit LTBs via ESSBD or other available avenues. Selection To Convening Date Due Date / Time URL/RL Captain 30 JAN 23 19 JAN 23 / 2359 CST Staff Corps Captain/Commander 28 FEB 23 17 FEB 23 / 2359 CST URL/RL Commander 7 MAR 23 24 FEB 23 / 2359 CST Staff Corps Lieutenant Commander 22 MAY 23 11 MAY 23 / 2359 CST Chief Warrant Officer 5/4/3 1 JUN 23 21 MAY 23 / 2359 CST URL/RL Lieutenant Commander 12 JUN 23 1 JUN 23 / 2359 CST f. If unable to use ESSBD, the CSCSELBOARD(at)NAVY.MIL mailbox account is capable of receiving encrypted correspondence in accordance with Department of Defense policy. If sending a board package from a non Navy Marine Corps Intranet network (bumed.mil, eu.navy.mil, etc.), please review procedures listed in NAVADMIN 220/19. g. The written communication may call attention to the board any matter concerning the record of the officer that the officer considers important. Written communication may include, as enclosures, correspondence from any individual concerning the eligible officer. Correspondence not originated by the eligible officer, including endorsement to the letter of the eligible officer and letters written on behalf of that officer, must contain a written acknowledgement by the eligible officer that he or she desires such correspondence be presented to the board. Correspondence without such an acknowledgement is considered third party correspondence and will be returned without being presented to the board. Classified correspondence will not be accepted. 6. Questions regarding LTB submission should be directed to MyNavy Career Center by calling 1-833-330-MNCC (1-833-330-6622/DSN: 882- 6622). 7. The Secretary of the Navy has authorized the Reserve Active- Status List line and staff corps promotion boards for the grades of captain, commander, and lieutenant commander to reorder their recommended promotion list based on particular merit as allowed by section 14108 of title 10, U.S. Code. An officer may be placed higher on a promotion list only if the officer receives the recommendation of at least a majority of the members of the board. For officers recommended to be placed higher on a promotion list, the board shall recommend the order in which those officers should be placed on the list. 8. All officers are reminded it is their responsibility to ensure their personnel records are accurate and complete. 9. This NAVADMIN will be canceled for record purposes on 30 September 2024. 10. Released by Vice Admiral Richard J. Cheeseman, Jr., N1.// BT #0001 NNNN CLASSIFICATION: UNCLASSIFIED// -
SUBJ/MANDATORY TRAINING FOR RECORDS MANAGEMENT AND CONTROLLED
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NARR/REF A IS DOD MEMORANDUM, TRAINING AND RECORDS SCHEDULING TO
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INFORMATION.
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CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION.
REF C IS ALNAVRESFOR 031/22, FISCAL YEAR 2023 GENERAL MILITARY
TRAINING REQUIREMENTS.//
POC/TYLER ROSS/LTJG/CNRFC N74/TEL:757-322-6635/
EMAIL:TYLER.J.ROSS28.MIL(AT)US.NAVY.MIL.
RMKS/1. As directed in reference (a), all personnel must complete
records management and controlled unclassified information (CUI)
training no later than 15 January 2023. Make completion a
priority during the January drill weekend. In recognition of the
timely release of reference (b), and challenges of reserve
component sailors to complete on such a short
timeframe, all personnel must complete NLT 15 February 2023.
2. Commands may combine OPSEC and CUI into one training session.
The training should be tailored to meet the specific needs of that
unit.
3. This ALNAVRESFOR supersedes the records management and CUI
training requirement of reference (b) and will remain in effect
until superseded or 30 September 2023, whichever occurs first.
4. Released by RADM Mike Steffen, Deputy Commander, Navy Reserve
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The next high-speed accessory for naval aviators is being designed with women in mind.
In 2023, the Navy plans to make a design decision on a biosensing bra and undershirt intended to monitor the vital signs of aircrew while in flight. These compressive garments, designed in partnership with the Defense Innovation Unit, feature built-in sensors that can measure breathing, heart rate and acceleration. These garments may offer a new way to detect early signs of trouble in the cockpit before they turn into a “physiological episode,” or medical emergency. Just as notably, the development process marks an effort to tailor designs to female pilots in a service that has often treated their needs as an afterthought.
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RMKS/1. The purpose of this NAVADMIN is to provide information and solicit
interest in the Navys recruiting referral program, Every Sailor is a
Recruiter. Commander, Navy Recruiting Command (CNRC) is asking all Sailors
to help fill the ranks by sharing their Navy story, and providing a source of
inspiration to the next generation of future Sailors.2. The goal of this program is to have Sailors share their experiences in
the Navy with others who could benefit from what the Navy has to offer.
Every Sailor is an ambassador for the Navy.
Your stories and experiences hold weight and influence within your circle and
could be the reason someone chooses military service.3. If you meet someone you believe is a good fit for our Navy, text
*FLOC* to 764-764. Doing so will link you to a survey page where you can
provide their name and contact information which will allow a recruiter to
engage with them.4. In order to incentivize Sailors to assist in this effort, CNRC has
authorized a Flag Letter of Commendation (FLOC) (max of 2) for any Sailor who
provides a referral that ultimately leads to a future Sailor contract. These
FLOCs are worth one point each towards advancement and can make all the
difference when final multiple scores are calculated.5. The Navy saw something in you, when you see those same traits in others,
share your positive experiences! Every Sailor is a Recruiter, let us know
when you find talent that can make our Navy even stronger!6. Additional Information:
a. For a referral online:
(1) Visit MyNavy Portal at https://my.navy.mil.
(2) Select *Quick Links*.
(3) Select *NRC*, this will direct you to https://www.cnrc.navy.mil/.
(4) Select *Refer a Future Sailor and Earn a Flag Letter of
Commendation*.
b. For additional information on the program and to download posters for
distribution visit:
https://etoolbox.cnrc.navy.mil/floc.html.7. Point of contact is LCDR Thomas Reichhart, National Enlisted Programs
Officer, at (901) 874-9279/DSN 882 or via e-mail at
thomas.j.reichhart.mil(at)us.navy.mil.8. Released by Vice Admiral Richard J. Cheeseman, Jr., N1.//
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REF/C/DOC/ASN/14DEC22//NARR/REF A IS TITLE 37, U.S.C. SECTION 402(B), BASIC NEEDS ALLOWANCE FOR
MEMBERS ON ACTIVE SERVICE IN THE ARMED FORCES.
REF B IS DODI 1341.15, BASIC NEEDS ALLOWANCE.
REF C IS ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF THE NAVY (MANPOWER AND RESERVE AFFAIRS)
DELEGATION MEMO - BASIC NEEDS ALLOWANCE.//RMKS/1. This NAVADMIN announces Navy policy and procedures for the
implementation of basic needs allowance (BNA).2. In line with reference (a), reference (b) established Department of
Defense policy for BNA. Reference (c) authorizes the Chief of Naval
Personnel to implement BNA policy. The BNA program provides a monthly
allowance to Sailors whose gross household income (GHI) and household size
place them below 130 percent of Federal Poverty Guidelines (FPG) for their
permanent duty station (PDS) location.
BNA provides additional income to address the difference between GHI from the
previous calendar year (CY) and 130 percent of the FPG for the current CY.
BNA is payable to eligible Sailors who voluntarily apply beginning on or
after 23 December 2022. These references, frequently asked questions,
templates, and other BNA resources can be found here:
https://www.mynavyhr.navy.mil/References/Pay-
Benefits/N130C/.3. Eligibility. In line with paragraph 3.2.a of reference (b), eligibility
for BNA requires that a Sailor meets all of the following criteria:
a. They have completed initial entry training (IET). For purposes of
BNA, this coincides with a Sailor arriving at the first PDS after completion
of all required training at any location, including training locations that
are considered a PDS.
b. Their GHI during the most recent CY did not exceed 130 percent of the
FPG for that year.
c. They have dependents enrolled in Defense Enrollment Eligibility
Reporting System (DEERS) and listed on their legacy dependency
application/record of emergency data (NAVPERS 1070/602).
d. They voluntarily applied for BNA and were certified by MyNavy Career
Center (MNCC).4. Ineligibility. In line with paragraph 3.2.b of reference (b) Sailors are
ineligible to receive BNA if any of the following items
apply:
a. They have not completed IET.
b. They do not have any dependents.
c. Their GHI during the most recent CY exceeded 130 percent of the FPG
for that year.
d. Their current, annualized GHI exceeds 130 percent of the FPG for the
previous CY.
e. They are a midshipman at the United States Naval Academy or in the
Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps.5. Screening. MNCC will conduct monthly screenings. No input from Sailors
or commands is required for this screening. The first monthly screening will
be completed after the FPGs are released for the current CY. MNCC will
provide each command with a list of Sailors who have been screened as
potentially eligible for BNA via enterprise customer relationship management
(eCRM).6. Notification. Sailors who screen as potentially eligible to receive BNA
will be officially notified by their chain of command via a NAVPERS 1070-613
(page 13) screening notification and be provided an application cover sheet
as described in paragraph 13.
a. Units are required to report to MNCC the total Sailors notified each
month by the fifth day of the following month. Units will use the BNA
monthly report described in paragraph 13 and submit it to MNCC via eCRM. The
report will include all subordinate unit identification codes that do not
have their own commanding officer (CO). Reports are not required if there
have been no notifications.
b. If a Sailor is notified via page 13 that they may be eligible for
BNA, they have 180 days to submit an application or they are deemed
ineligible until rescreened. Sailors who are notified during IET have 180
days to apply after arrival at their first PDS after completion of IET or
they are deemed ineligible until rescreened.
c. Once notified of potential eligibility to receive BNA, Sailors should
further determine their eligibility based on their total GHI before starting
an application. Resources available to assist Sailors include but are not
limited to their Command Pay and Personnel Administrators (CPPA), Personal
Financial Managers (PFMs) at the local Fleet and Family Support Center
(FFSC), and their Command Financial Specialists (CFS). Additional resources
can be found at: https://www.mynavyhr.navy.mil/References/Pay-
Benefits/N130C/.7. Application Process:
a. Sailors may submit an application whether or not they have been
notified as potentially eligible for BNA.
b. Sailors in IET cannot submit an application until they have arrived
at the first PDS after completion of all required training at any location,
including training locations that are considered a PDS.
c. Sailors in receipt of separation orders may not apply for BNA.
d. Applications will be submitted to MNCC via eCRM in a single pdf file
and must include the following:
(1) Completed application cover sheet signed by the CPPA or other
designated verifying official and endorsed by the CO.
(2) Supporting documentation to confirm GHI in line with the
definition of GHI in section G.2 of reference (b).
(3) Copy of page 13 screening notification, if applicable.
e. Additional GHI considerations are described in paragraph3.4.b.(8) and (9) of reference (b).
f. Sailors are encouraged to seek assistance during the application
process. Personnel available to assist with the application include but are
not limited to CPPAs, PFMs at the FFSC, and CFSs.8. Application Adjudication. MNCC is the adjudicating authority for BNA
applications. Adjudication will occur within 30 days of receipt of a
complete and verified application endorsed by the CO.
MNCC will adjudicate applications as certified, ineligible, or incomplete,
and will provide a detailed explanation of the outcome to the Sailor via the
command through eCRM.
a. Correspondence to Sailors will be expeditiously retrieved from eCRM
by the command and delivered to the Sailor. The Sailor is required to
initial the correspondence next to their name to confirm receipt.
b. If an application is adjudicated as certified, BNA is effective on
the date of certification and the first payment will be made within 30 days.
Counseling requirements listed in paragraph3.7.c of reference (b) will be explained in the certification notification
letter to the Sailor.
c. MNCC will maintain documentation, disaggregated by month, of all
items listed in paragraph 3.5.f of reference (b).9. Special BNA Eligibility Considerations. See paragraph 3.2.c of reference
(b). BNA will terminate 60 days after Sailors become ineligible due to their
monthly GHI when annualized, exceeding 130 percent of the previous year FPG.
For example, a Sailor that receives a promotion and becomes ineligible for
BNA due to the pay increase will continue to receive BNA at the previously
calculated rate for 60 days after the date of promotion.10. Computation of Allowance. Monthly BNA payment is equal to 1.3 times the
most recently published annual FPG for the CY during which the allowance is
paid based on the Sailor household size, minus the Sailor GHI during the
previous calendar year, divided by 12. A sample BNA payment computation and
information on BNA proration for periods of duty under 30 days are found in
Figure 1 and paragraph3.6.c of reference (b), respectively.
11. Recertification Requirements.
a. In line with paragraph 3.7.b of reference (b), for Sailors receiving
BNA, recertification by MNCC is required if any of the following occur:
(1) 12 months have elapsed since their BNA was last certified.
(2) Their monthly, recurring GHI increases by $150 or more per month.
(3) The number of dependents in their household changes.
b. If GHI increases by $150 or more per month due to changes other than
military compensation, Sailors receiving BNA are responsible to notify MNCC
via their CPPA through eCRM within 60 days. MNCC will monitor changes in
military compensation and will recertify eligibility when military
compensation increases.
(1) GHI changes that require notification to MNCC will be submitted
in eCRM using the GHI Update Document described in paragraph 13. A new
application is not required when providing routine GHI updates.
(2) Failure to notify MNCC within 60 days of a qualifying GHI change
may result in termination of BNA eligibility and recoupment of any
overpayment.
(3) GHI updates do not require CO endorsement. CO endorsement is
required for applications only.
c. MNCC will automatically recertify and recalculate BNA payments due to
changes in military compensation or the number of dependents of a
participating Sailor as long as DEERS is current and updated by the Sailor.
MNCC will provide an updated adjudication via eCRM detailing any changes to
BNA status.
d. No later than 10 January each year, Sailors receiving BNA will submit
a GHI Update Document with substantiating documentation to MNCC to establish
their previous CY GHI.12. Reserve Component (RC). Members of the RC on Active Duty as defined in
section 101 of title 37, U.S. Code may apply for BNA if otherwise eligible.
For purposes of BNA, if the Active Duty orders are for temporary duty, the
PDS is the Navy Reserve Center to which the member is assigned. If the
Active Duty orders involve a PCS, the new PDS location is used for purposes
of BNA.13. BNA Documents. Specific tools and templates are required to be utilized
during the screening, notification, and application processes. All items can
be found here:
https://www.mynavyhr.navy.mil/References/Pay-Benefits/N130C/.
a. The following document templates are required to be used in the
execution of BNA:
(1) NAVPERS 1070-613 Screening Notification. Utilized for all
official notifications once a Sailor is screened as potentially eligible.
(2) Application Cover Sheet. Required to be utilized for
application submission to MNCC via eCRM.
(3) GHI Update Document. Submitted by Sailors receiving BNA when
criteria are met as described in paragraph 11.b and by 10 January each CY.
(4) BNA Monthly Report. Units will submit the reporting template
monthly via eCRM no later than the fifth day of each month with the total
number of Sailors notified of potential eligibility.
No report is required if no Sailors were notified.14. This NAVADMIN will remain in effect until superseded or canceled, or 31
December 2027, whichever occurs first. Point of contact for BNA policy is
the Military Pay and Compensation Policy Branch (OPNAV N130). OPNAV N130 can
be reached via email at NXAG_N130C(at)navy.mil.15. Released by Vice Admiral Richard J. Cheeseman, Jr., N1.//
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REF/E/DOC/BUPERS/19SEP18//NARR/REF A IS MILPERSMAN 1160-120, HIGH YEAR TENURE.
REF B IS MILPERSMAN 1133-061, PRIOR SERVICE REENLISTMENT ELIGIBILITY -
RESERVE (PRISE-R) PROGRAM.
REF C IS NAVY RESERVE PERSONNEL MANUAL RESPERSMAN M-1001.5.
REF D IS ALNAVRESFOR 019/22, VOLUNTARY TRAINING UNIT TO SELECTED RESERVE
AFFILIATION PROGRAM.
REF E IS BUPERSINST 1430.16G CHANGE TRANSMITTAL 1, ADVANCEMENT MANUAL FOR
ENLISTED PERSONNEL OF THE U.S. NAVY AND U.S. NAVY RESERVE.RMKS/1. This NAVADMIN announces the High Year Tenure (HYT) Plus pilot
program which offers a new opportunity for talented and experienced Sailors
to continue their Navy careers beyond the HYT limits listed in reference (a).
This pilot also offers additional looks for advancement and more time to
build retirement benefits, to include E5 retirement.2. Active Component (AC) and Training and Administration of the Reserve
(TAR).
a. With the exception of command master chiefs (CMDCM), command senior
chiefs (CMDCS) and nuclear trained master chiefs, all AC and TAR enlisted
Sailors of all ranks and rates with a HYT date in Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 or
2024 may chose to remain on active duty beyond their original HYT date by
applying for a job in MyNavy Assignment and then obligating for a full tour
when matched to an assignment. It is also possible to extend at the current
command to complete an additional full tour there, if a valid billet exists
and the assignment is approved by the detailer and the command. Once
obligated for a follow-on tour, the Sailors HYT date will be matched to the
end of the new tour. If you are an E5 Sailor approaching your HYT threshold
of 16 years, this pilot not only allows you to continue your naval career and
potentially advance to the next rank, it provides a path for you to become
eligible for retirement. In all cases, Sailors must be recommended for
retention by their commanding officer on their most recent evaluation.
b. In order to facilitate this pilot program, all AC and TAR enlisted
HYT dates occurring between 1 March 2023 and 30 September
2024 are hereby suspended, with the exception of CMDCM, CMDCS and nuclear
trained master chiefs. HYT Plus eligible AC and TAR Sailors with a HYT date
in that time frame will no longer be involuntarily separated or involuntarily
transferred to the fleet reserve due to reaching HYT as prescribed in
reference (a). The decision to remain on active duty beyond the normal end
of active obligated service
(EAOS) is voluntary and will not require the submission of a HYT waiver
request. Sailors who otherwise would have reached HYT between 1 March 2023
and 30 September 2024, but opt to transfer to the fleet reserve, or separate
at their EAOS will be deemed a voluntary separation.
c. HYT Plus eligible Sailors who are approved for HYT-based separation
or retirement on or before 28 February 2023 may opt into the HYT Plus pilot
any time prior to their separation or retirement date. In all cases, the
request must be received by MyNavy Career Center (MNCC) prior to the
separation date. If satisfied to continue on their current path, separating
or retiring Sailors may execute HYT-based separation or retirement orders
effective on or before 28 Feb 2023 as an involuntary separation without any
additional action required based on this NAVADMIN. In order to opt into the
HYT Plus pilot:
(1) Those with approved Fleet Reserve/Retirement must create and
route a Fleet Reserve/Retirement cancellation request via Navy Standard
Integrated Personnel System Retirements and Separations citing this NAVADMIN.
(2) Those with approved HYT-based separation must submit a special
request/authorization (NAVPERS 1336/3) to their commanding officer requesting
to opt into the HYT Plus Pilot program.
(3) In both cases, it is imperative that Command Pay and Personnel
Administrators submit the requests to cancel separations/retirements to
Transaction Service Center (TSC) Norfolk, prior to the separation/retirement
date. This will ensure cancellation of the transaction to avoid separating a
member who wants to stay Navy.3. Selected Reserve (SELRES, drill with pay).
a. SELRES Sailors are automatically approved to continue service through
30 September 2024 independent of HYT gates outlined in reference (a) as long
as they remain in good standing with respect to the requirements outlined in
references (b) and (c) and are recommended for retention on their most recent
evaluation.
SELRES Sailors are encouraged to coordinate necessary changes to their
obligated service or projected rotation date with their Navy Reserve Activity
Command Career Counselor. SELRES Sailors will continue to follow normal
assignment policy in line reference (c).
b. Voluntary Training Unit (VTU) Sailors. E6 and below VTU Sailors who
are not pending administrative or disciplinary action may affiliate with the
SELRES in line with reference (d) in a paid status for service through 30
September 2024 unless restricted by other policies.4. Advancement Eligibility. All Active and Reserve Sailors eligible for HYT
Plus may participate in Navy-wide advancement exams (NWAE), advancement
selection boards, and other advancement programs without regard to HYT
requirements outlined in reference (e). When completing enlisted advancement
worksheets, Sailors should provide their educational support officer (ESO)
with their intent to continue service. Additionally, ESOs shall order
substitute exams for the upcoming AC, TAR, and SELRES advancement cycles for
Sailors who are now eligible under HYT Plus. NWAE participation will not be
prohibited solely based on HYT for Sailors eligible for HYT Plus.
Additionally, if Fleet Reserve retirement was preventing a Sailor from being
eligible for an advancement board, the Sailor should contact the Selection
Board Eligibility Branch (PERS-802) via e-mail at
NPC_Enlisted_SELBD_Elig.fct(at)navy.mil or phone at (901) 874-
3217 to confirm renewed eligibility.5. All other policies outlined in reference (a) not addressed in this
announcement remain unchanged.6. The MyNavy HR HYT page is located at:
https://www.mynavyhr.navy.mil/Career-Management/Community-
Management/Enlisted-Career-Admin/High-Year-Tenure/.7. Point of contact: MNCC - askmncc(at)navy.mil or 1-833-330-MNCC (6622).
8. This NAVADMIN will be canceled for record purposes on 30
September 2024.9. Released by Vice Admiral Richard J. Cheeseman Jr., N1.//
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The Navy announced a two-year suspension of enlisted high-year tenure Dec. 22 to improve Navy retention efforts and Fleet readiness.
“This suspension means more of our talented and experienced Sailors can stay in the Navy,” said Rear Adm. James Waters III, director, Military Personnel Plans and Policy Division, N13, Office of the Chief of Naval Operations. “By removing this barrier to retaining career-minded Sailors, the Navy is broadening career progression opportunities for Sailors and allowing them the opportunity to advance to the next higher paygrade.”
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FALLS CHURCH, Va. – As the new year approaches, make sure you’re aware of changes to the TRICARE Pharmacy Program that may affect you. While these changes offer several enhancements, some of the changes may require action on your part. This will ensure you have access to the prescription drugs you and your family members need.
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(Tribune News Service) — Congress is poised to allocate another $1 billion to shutting down the Navy's Red Hill fuel facility.
The funding is expected to cover major repairs to the facility's pipelines and other infrastructure that will facilitate the safe draining of approximately 104 million gallons of fuel from aging underground tanks, as well as remediating the soil and groundwater that's been polluted by past fuel spills.
The funding is included in the annual appropriations bill, which is expected to be signed by Friday by President Joe Biden.
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An investigation into the circumstances surrounding the deaths of three USS George Washington (CVN-73) sailors who died by suicide in April found that the cases were largely unrelated but revealed an overworked mental health system aboard the carrier that had trouble keeping up with the demands of the crew.
The report, released this week concluded that while all three of the sailors experienced stress from George Washington’s extended refueling and complex overhaul period, they did not know each other, and each had unique personal factors that contributed to their deaths. The investigation looked into suicide contagion — the idea that one suicide can lead to another person thinking about taking their life — and it could not be ruled out.
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ARLINGTON, Va. - A new boot option for Sailors is expected to be available in Navy Exchange Uniform Shops as soon as January, according to an extensive uniform update released in NAVADMIN 285/22 . The update also announces seven uniform policy improvements while introducing details of five additional uniform initiatives now underway.
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SECURITY FORCE QUALIFICATION PROGRAM.//RMKS/1. This NAVADMIN announces the approval of several uniform and grooming policy changes, and
provides an update on current Navy uniform improvement initiatives. Changes do not add to the
required seabag and are the result of Sailor feedback, uniform working group discussions, and command
sponsored requests.2. The following uniform and grooming policy changes are approved for implementation:
a. Black Cold Weather Parka. Effective immediately, the black cold weather parka (CWP) may be
optionally worn with the Navy Working Uniform (NWU) Type III when ashore in non-operational and
non-industrial environments. The CWP material is not conducive to wear in industrial or operational
environments and would result in premature wear, tear, and extra expense to the Sailor. The NWU
Type III parka remains a prescribed and required outer garment for wear with the NWU Type III. The
CWP also remains a prescribed and required outer garment for wear with service and service dress
uniforms.
b. Dinner Dress Blue and White Jacket. Effectively immediately, mandatory possession and wear of
the Dinner Dress Blue and White Jacket uniform is required for officers O-5 through O-10 vice O-4
through O-10. Optional wear of the Dinner Dress Blue and White Jacket uniform are authorized for E-1
through O-4 in line with reference (a).
c. Earrings. Effectively immediately, female Sailors are authorized for optional wear of silver, white
gold, yellow gold, white pearl, and colorless diamond stud type earrings with all Navy uniforms. Earring
manner of wear and authorized size while in uniform (4-6 millimeters or one-eighth to one-fourth of an
inch) will remain the same in line with reference (a). Commanding officers may restrict the wear of
earrings if determined to present a foreign object debris hazard.
d. Belted White Skirt. Effective immediately, the belted white skirt is authorized for wear with a
female officer and chief petty officer (CPO) Summer White and Service Dress White uniforms. The
unbelted white skirt remains optional for wear with the female officer and CPO Service Dress White
uniform.
e. Physical Training Uniform Fitness Suit. Due to supply chain issues in producing reflective piping, an
alternate design fitness suit (jacket and pants) without reflective piping is authorized for wear in line
with existing fitness suit guidelines contained in reference (a). The alternate design fitness suit is of the
same basic design, color, and Navy logos as the standard fitness suit, but without reflective piping.
Sailors may wear fitness suit jackets and pants that do not match with respect to reflective piping but
are advised to wear a reflective belt or vest when wearing the physical training uniform to conduct
outdoor physical activities during reduced visibility hours. The alternate design fitness suit jacket will be
available for purchase at your local Navy Exchange Uniform Center approximately by December 2022.
The alternate design pants are expected to be available by approximately May 2023.
f. Navy Security Force (NSF) Identification Badge. Effective immediately, a security force
identification badge with an engraved black star is added to the list of authorized security force badges
worn by security force personnel. The security force badge with the four digit alpha-numeric serial
number previously issued is also authorized for wear until the NSF member is honorably discharged or
retired from the Navy. The new NSF metal identification badges will be available for command purchase
via military standard requisitioning and issue procedures requisition or through the Defense Logistics
Agency FedMall e-commerce acquisition platform.
National stock numbers are 8455-01-617-6192 for metal badges and
8455-01-617-6354 for embroidered badges.
g. NSF Qualification Breast Insignia. Effective immediately, wear of the new NSF qualification insignia
is authorized by qualified security force personnel in line with reference (b). The manner of wear of the
NSF insignia is in line with reference (a).
The new breast insignia will be available for purchase through Navy Exchange Uniform Stores in
December 2022.3. The following uniform improvement initiatives are actively under review, development, or
implementation:
a. I-Boot-5. Introduction of the I-Boot 5 as a seabag requirement commenced on 1 October 2022 at
Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes. The I-Boot 5 is a lightweight constructed safety boot, black or
brown with full inner lining, steel toed, and smooth outer leather. The I-Boot 5 is suitable for wear in
multiple Navy environments and weather conditions afloat, airborne, and ashore.
Availability for fleet purchase via Navy Exchanges is expected to commence in April 2023. Existing NWU
boots, to include the I-Boot 4, will remain authorized for wear as long as serviceable. Other optional
boots will remain authorized for wear as applicable in line with reference (a).
b. Improved Black Fleece Liner and Jacket. An improved design and functional black fleece liner and
jacket are being developed as a replacement for the current black fleece parka liner. The new fleece
liner and jacket concept encompasses two zippered side pockets, an attached rank tab, and weather
resistant fabric that is suitable for wearing as an outer garment during most weather conditions.
c. Maternity Service Dress Blue Coat. Design improvements to the maternity Service Dress Blue coat
will incorporate adjustable side tabs to align with all existing maternity uniform tops. The introduction is
planned for Summer 2023.
d. Size Standardization. Size standardization is a collaborative effort between the Chief of Naval
Personnel, Navy Exchange Service Command, and Navy Clothing and Textile Research Facility to improve
the design and fit of male and female uniforms.
The overall goal of this initiative is to improve the fit/design of male and female uniforms to
accommodate the current population and reduce the requirement or need for other than standard
hemming alterations. The current effort is focused on female slacks, skirts, and shirts and blouses.
e. Summer White and Service Dress White Over Blouse. Two new female over blouse concepts are
being developed in conjunction with the size standardization initiative for optional wear with female
officer and CPO Summer White and Service Dress Blue uniforms.
Concepts are currently in their initial development phase and will be showcased during size
standardization fit demonstrations and concept advertisement articles via media publications.4. Questions regarding this NAVADMIN should be addressed to Mr.
Robert B. Carroll, Navy Uniform Matters and Emerging Issues Branch (OPNAV N13X),
robert.b.carroll3.civ(at)us.navy.mil, or ETCM Richard Baumert, Deputy Branch Head,
richard.a.baumert2.mil(at)us.navy.mil.5. Feedback and recommendations regarding uniform policy, uniform components, and uniform
availability are welcomed and can be provided via MyNavy portal at https://www.mnp.navy.mil/, select
*Professional Resources*, *U.S. Navy Uniforms* and *Ask The Chiefs.* Feedback may also be provided
via the MyNavy UNIFORMS App.6. Retain this NAVADMIN until policy changes are incorporated in Navy Uniform Regulations,
superseded or canceled, whichever occurs first.7. Released by Vice Admiral Richard J. Cheeseman, Jr., N1.//
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WASHINGTON -- Three suicides by sailors assigned to a U.S. Navy aircraft carrier, which set off alarms about conditions on and around the ship, were not connected, but the poor quality of life onboard was a “contributing factor” in one of the deaths, according to a Navy report released Monday.
The suicides, which happened while the USS George Washington was docked at the shipyard in Newport News, Virginia, between April 9-15, triggered questions about whether the sailors knew each other or if something similar, associated with their jobs or the ship, had caused them. The report concludes that while all three were assigned to the ship, which was undergoing extensive maintenance, they had no social or working relationships with each other.
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QUANTICO, Va. - The U.S. Naval Community College selected Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University as the Pilot II aviation maintenance technology associate degree program November 30, 2022.
This new agreement provides active duty enlisted Sailors, Marines, and Coast Guardsmen an opportunity to earn a naval-relevant associate degree in aviation maintenance technology that will directly contribute to the readiness of the naval services and set them on a path of life-long learning.
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The Pentagon said that they have has not yet been able to find any evidence that extraterrestrials may be responsible for the hundreds of UFO incidents they are reviewing or that any alien beings may have crashed on Earth.
Senior Pentagon officials relayed this to reporters Friday in a briefing to highlight the broad review headed by the new All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO) working with other federal agencies to review unidentified aerial phenomena incidents. Unidentified anomalous phenomena or UAP's is the new term for UAP's and has itself gone a name change as it is no longer limited to aerial phenomena.
VA reaches 1M Veterans in military exposure screenings
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Screenings signal key step for PACT Act implementation
WASHINGTON — The Department of Veterans Affairs marks a historic milestone by screening 1 million Veterans for military exposures as part of the PACT Act signed into law Aug. 10.
The screenings are a key component of the law — which empowers VA to deliver care and benefits to millions of toxic exposed Veterans and their survivors.
“Since we launched the toxic exposure screening program, VA connected with 1 million Veterans around the country,” said VA Under Secretary for Health Shereef Elnahal, MD. “Our health care teams reached an incredible breakthrough in a short length of time. These screenings are paramount to improving the health outcomes for Veterans and providing them with the health care and benefits they’ve earned as quickly as possible. This is among the first steps we have taken to deliver even more benefits and health care to Veterans who have been exposed to toxins during their service.”
VA surpassed initial screening expectations through extensive outreach campaigns to include hosting more than 90 Week of Action events across all 50 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico. While The PACT Act Week of Action ended Dec. 17, 2022, Veterans can obtain screenings at any time of the year with their VA health care provider.
Veterans enrolled in VA health care will be offered an initial toxic exposure screening then follow-up screenings at least once every five years.
The screening takes an average of five to 10 minutes and begins by asking Veterans if they believe they experienced any toxic exposures while serving in the Armed Forces. Veterans who answer “yes” are then asked about specific exposures, including open burn pits, Agent Orange, radiation, contaminated water and other exposures. If a Veteran has been exposed to toxins during their time of service, VA wants to know. It not only impacts their individual future care, but it can also improve overall toxic exposure-related care and outcomes.
If you are a Veteran who has not been screened for toxic exposure or has never received care at VA, we encourage you to contact VA about enrolling in the VA health care system and about obtaining a toxic exposure screening. VA encourages all eligible Veterans and survivors to apply for their earned PACT Act-related health care and benefits now. Don’t wait until something is wrong before coming to VA — our providers are trained to recognize issues and concerns unique to Veterans.
Veterans and survivors may apply or learn more about the PACT Act by visiting VA.gov/PACT or calling 1-800-MYVA411.
https://www.va.gov/opa/pressrel/pressrelease.cfm?id=5850