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The Navy Advancement Center continues to process exam results from the Fall 2019 administrations. We are tracking well to publish results next week. CNP will provide the publication schedule, to include quotas, in advance of publication. The key document for you to review after publication is your Exam Profile Sheet. This PDF document is available for download on MyNavy Portal or using your NEAS Web self-service account at URL https://prod-neas.ncdc.navy.mil/NEASRpts/Individual.aspx. Profile Sheets give you some very important information. You will be given your Final Multiple Score factor totals (Exam Standard Score, Performance Mark Average, Service in Paygrade, Awards, Education Points, and Pass Not Advance Points) as well as the average FMS factor total points your competition had for the exam cycle. Also on your Profile Sheet is the Minimum FMS required to advance compared to your total FMS. One of the most important sections on the Profile Sheet is your exam performance. This section includes topic areas, the number of questions, what number of questions you answered correctly, and how well you did compared to your peers represented as a percentile. The status section at the bottom indicates your standing for the advancement cycle. Your status could be Advanced, PNA point, No PNA points, or Discrepancy. If you get a Profile Sheet in a discrepancy status, contact your command Educational Services Officer to resolve.

November 2019 Vol IV

UNCLASSIFIED// ROUTINE R 121521Z NOV 19 MID510000690135U FM CNO WASHINGTON DC TO NAVADMIN INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC BT UNCLAS NAVADMIN 253/19 PASS TO OFFICE CODES: FM CNO WASHINGTON DC//N1// INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC//N1// MSGID/GENADMIN/CNO WASHINGTON DC/N1/NOV// SUBJ/FEBRUARY 2020 (CYCLE 106) NAVY-WIDE ADVANCEMENT EXAMINATION FOR SELECTED RESERVE E-4 THROUGH E-7 CANDIDATES// REF/A/DOC/BUPERS/19SEP18// REF/B/MSG/SECNAV WASHINGTON DC/052044ZMAR13// REF/C/MSG/CNO WASHINGTON DC/N1/201449ZDEC18// REF/D/MSG/CNO WASHINGTON DC/N1/201604ZDEC18// REF/E/MSG/CNO WASHINGTON DC/N1/272057ZDEC18// 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 ALNAV 015/13, PERSONNEL SECURITY INVESTIGATION SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS UNCLASSIFIED. REF C IS NAVADMIN 312/18, ADVANCEMENT POLICY UPDATE. REF D IS NAVADMIN 313/18, PROFESSIONAL MILITARY KNOWLEDGE ELIGIBILITY EXAM BUSINESS RULES. REF E IS NAVADMIN 316/18, ENLISTED ADVANCEMENT WORKSHEET.// RMKS/1. This NAVADMIN announces the February 2020 (cycle 106) Navy- Wide Advancement Examination (NWAE) for advancement-in-rate of Selected Reserve (SELRES) Personnel. In line with Sailor 2025 transformation efforts to modernize personnel management and improve transparency, changes to cycle 106 include: a. For candidates taking E-4 and E-5 exams, compute performance mark average (PMA) using all evaluations in the current pay grade of the candidate with an ending date that falls within the following time periods: (1) E-4 exam - 1 June 2019 to 31 January 2020. (2) E-5 exam - 1 February 2019 to 31 January 2020. b. For candidates taking E-6 and E-7 exams, calculate the reporting seniors cumulative average (RSCA) PMA, as outlined in reference (c), using evaluations in the current paygrade of the candidate with the ending date that falls within the time periods: (1) E-6 exam - 1 February 2017 to 31 January 2020. (2) E-7 exam 1 February 2017 to 31 December 2019. c. Refer to reference (c) and paragraph 308 of reference (a) for additional guidance on RSCA PMA and PMA. d. For guidance on Professional Military Knowledge Eligibility Exam (PMK-EE), refer to reference (d). PMK-EE is mandatory for cycle 106. e. For guidance on establishing Enlisted Advancement Worksheet (EAW) user roles and completing worksheets, refer to reference (e). EAW is mandatory for cycle 106. EAW will be the authority for PMA, RSCA PMA and awards. 2. Administration a. SELRES exams will be administered in February 2020. b. All candidates serving on voluntary recall or mobilization will compete for advancement as a SELRES. c. This NAVADMIN supplements reference (a). d. In addition to the requirements of reference (a), chapter 6 and this NAVADMIN, Educational Services Officers (ESO) must follow the pre-exam preparation requirements in the exam verbatim located on the Navy Enlisted Advancement System (NEAS) website via MyNavy Portal (MNP) at https://www.mnp.navy.mil/group/navy-advancement- center/my-eso. 3. Eligibility Requirements. For all E-4 through E-7 candidates, eligibility requirements are found in reference (a), chapter 2, with the following information specific only to cycle 106: a. The terminal eligibility date used to compute time-in-rate (TIR) for E-4 through E-6 is 1 July 2020 and for E-7 is 1 January 2021. b. The minimum TIR date must be on or before (1) E-7 - 1 January 2018. (2) E-6 - 1 July 2017. (3) E-5 - 1 July 2019. (4) E-4 1 January 2020. c. E-6 and E-7 candidates TIR requirements for early promote Sailors can be waived by 1 year with commanding officer (CO)/office- in-charge (OIC) approval, in line with reference (a), paragraph 214. d. High-year tenure (HYT) date for E-4 through E-6 must be effective 1 July 2020 or later. HYT date for E-7 must be effective 1 September 2020 or later. Any HYT waiver must be approved prior to 1 February 2020. e. Candidates who have submitted a formal written request for voluntary transfer to the retired reserve (with or without pay) or Fleet Reserve on a date prior to their mandated HYT are ineligible for advancement. f. Candidates in a rating requiring a security clearance must have a favorable investigation adjudication by the Department of Defense Central Adjudication Facility (DoDCAF) reflected properly in the Joint Personnel Adjudication System (JPAS) prior to 1 February 2020. If the CO of the candidate grants an interim clearance, JPAS must be updated prior to 1 February 2020. Candidates must maintain security clearance eligibility throughout the advancement cycle to be eligible for advancement. If, for any reason, a clearance is denied or revoked, an exam is not authorized until a new clearance is granted. Ratings requiring a security clearance are AC, AE, AG, AO, AT, AWF, AWO, AWR, AWS, AZ, CTI, CTN, CTR, CTT, EOD, ET, ETR, ETV, FC, FCA, GM, HT, IS, IT, ITS, LN, MA, MC, MMA, TM (previously MMW), MN, ND, OS, QM, SB, SO, STG, STS and YN. Refer to references (a) and (b) for additional guidance. g. Branch class and special program indicator (SPI) code. All SELRES are required to take a cycle 106 SELRES NWAE. Full-Time Support and Canvasser Recruiter personnel with a SPI code of V and W, respectively, will take cycle 246 (E-7) or cycle 247 (E-4 through E-6) Active-Duty NWAEs. 4. Exam ordering. Order exams in line with chapter 4 of reference (a). a. Deploying commands and candidates departing to Congressionally- Designated Combat Zones and Approved Contingency Operations Areas (CDCZ/ACOA) can order exams up to 6 months prior to the scheduled exam date. For additional guidance, refer to chapter 4 and paragraph 614 of reference (a). b. Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) Exams: (1) Cryptologic Technician Interpretive (CTI), Cryptologic Technician Networks (CTN) and Cryptologic Technician Collection (CTR) SCI exam ordering dates can be found on the NEAS website. ESOs must verify initial TIR eligibility lists on the NEAS website for exam ordering. (2) Supplemental TIR SCI exams are ordered via preferred formatted e- mail to sfly_cryptologic.products(at)navy.mil or naval message following the guidelines in line with chapter 4 of reference (a). The deadline for supplemental orders is 22 January 2020. c. Non-SCI Exams: (1) Exam ordering for non-SCI exams will be available from 1 December 2019 to 10 December 2019. ESOs must verify TIR eligibility lists on the NEAS website. (2) Eligible candidates who were not added to the initial TIR list can be added to a supplemental TIR list. Supplemental TIR lists will be available from 11 December 2019 to 22 January 2020. The deadline to order supplemental SELRES exams is 29 February 2020. d. Exams ordered after the TIR lists have closed and exams for prior service reenlistment eligible Reserve Sailors shall be ordered using preferred formatted e-mail or naval message following the guidelines in line with chapter 4 of reference (a). Ensure a point of contact is included in the submitted e-mail or message. e. Exams for CDCZ/ACOA Sailors or recalled reservists will be ordered by the command holding the service record of the Service Member. Authority is granted for these candidates to be administered exams with the Active-Duty candidates. However, these candidates are still required to take the cycle 106 SELRES exam and not the cycle 246 (E-7) or cycle 247 (E-4 through E-6) exams. f. When an exam is not used during the normally scheduled event, do not destroy the exam prior to 1 April 2020. g. Cycle 106 exams should only be administered during the month of February. A request must be submitted with justification via e- mail to sfly_N321_exam_order(at)navy.mil for permission to retain exams for administration on the next drill weekend in March 2020. Ensure the reason for a requested delay is included. h. ESOs must verify the exam orders at the *View Previous Exam Orders* link via the NEAS website within 7 to 10 days of placing the order. If exam order discrepancies are noted, contact the Naval Education and Training Professional Development Center (NETPDC), Exam Ordering and Discrepancies Branch (N321) as listed in the NEAS website NETPDC (N321) Point Of Contact Table. 5. Exam administration and answer sheet returns a. For exam administration and answer sheet return instructions, refer to chapter 6 of reference (a). b. ESOs must check the exam tote board on the NEAS website often to ensure answer sheets have been received and processed. Answer sheets that are in error will not be counted until they are processed successfully. c. A detailed discrepancy list can be found at the NEAS website via MNP. For guidance on discrepancy correction requirements, refer to reference (a), chapters 3 and 7. d. All post-exam administration discrepancy correction correspondence with NETPDC (N321) is to be submitted using the EAW post-exam administration comments function, refer to reference (e). All corrections must have CO/OIC letter and supporting documentation included as attachments. e. For guidance on E-4 through E-6 candidates with missed exams due to assignment in CDCZ/ACOA, refer to reference (a), chapter 6. f. The deadline to administer regular exams is 29 February 2020. Approved late exams must be administered no later than 31 March 2020. 6. Results. Selection board eligibility results will be provided via BUPERS On-line to authorized command representatives prior to the release of profile sheets. See chapter 7 of reference (a) for additional information on selection board eligibility and advancement results. 7. Points of contact a. MyNavy Career Center (MNCC) is available 24/7, by phone at (833) 330-MNCC ((833) 330-6622) or via e-mail at askmncc(at)navy.mil. b. SCI exam questions and orders via phone at (850) 473-5867/DSN 753 or via e-mail at sfly_cryptologic.products(at)navy.mil. c. Non-SCI exam orders by phone at (850) 473-6148/DSN 753 or via e-mail at sfly_n321_exam_order(at)navy.mil. d. Non-SCI exam records, and discrepancies by phone at (850) 473-6148/DSN 753 or via EAW. 8. Any additional information regarding this cycle, to include the exam verbatim and other related documents, will be posted on MNP at https://www.mnp.navy.mil/group/navy-advancement-center/my-eso. 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//

Sailors eligible to advance to Chief Petty Officer (CPO) for the upcoming Active Duty Cycle 246 will compete against peers for selection board eligibility. Only the top 60% of the rank order in each rating will be E7 selection board eligible (SBE). The rank order is based off only two factors - Reporting Senior Cumulative Average (RSCA) Performance Mark Average (PMA) and the candidates exam Standard Score (SS). RSCA PMA will be calculated in the Enlisted Advancement Worksheet using the last three years of performance evaluations, and your SS is determined by how many questions you answer correctly on the exam compared to peers. The Active Duty E7 Navy-wide exam will be administered on January 16, 2020. Exam scores range from 20 to 80, with an 80 going to the CPO candidate in a rating with the most correct responses. Exam specific bibliographies are available on MyNavy Portal and the Navy COOL website. E7 SBE results will be made available to command triads in early March. Refer to NAVADMIN 238/19 for more information. Good luck to all candidates!

Active Duty E6 Sailors eligible to advance to Chief Petty Officer can now review their advancement worksheet for Cycle 246 (January 2020) in the Navy Standard Integrated Personnel System (NSIPS) Enlisted Advancement Worksheet (EAW) module. Candidates can use their NSIPS self-service account to access EAW. Data in EAW is a snapshot in time and will not include the November 2019 evaluations or Reporting Senior Cumulative Average. All other data should be up to date. Command ESOs must manually enter any data in EAW that changes after worksheets are created. No action can be taken by the Sailor until their ESO routes the worksheet. System enhancements are being programmed that will provide ESOs with a data refresh capability and other EAW improvements based on user feedback. Those enhancements should be available after May 2020.

NEWPORT, R.I. (Nov. 1, 2019) (NNS) -- The first eight Navy warrant officer 1 (WO1) Sailors in decades graduated from the Limited Duty Officer/Chief Warrant Officer (LDO/CWO) Academy at Officer Training Command, Newport (OTCN), Nov. 1. The new warrant officers are Benjamin Nichols, Jonathon Wynn, Brent Gray, Ryan Snyder, Devan Sorenson, Nicholas Drenning, Kevin Koller, and Brian Ruzin. “I’m enthusiastic for this new program because we can pave the way for the future of the Navy’s cyberwarfare efforts,” said Warrant Officer Devan T. Sorenson, from Bozeman, Montana. “The unique world of this career field is modeled like a meritocracy where it is a collaborative environment to be effective. The evolution of technology outpaces the training so it is important to stay current.” “Our expertise comes from the enlisted ranks and we can better assist officers to make those necessary decisions through our experience,” said Warrant Officer Ryan C. Snyder, from Hollis, New Hampshire. “It is essential to be innovative and always strive to be the subject matter experts in this fast-paced field of cyberwarfare.” The LDO/CWO Academy is a four-week course designed to prepare these prior enlisted Sailors for their new roles in the wardroom per the Navy’s Officer Professional Core Competencies. The class officers at the schoolhouse develop these newly commissioned officers morally, mentally, and physically, and imbue them with the highest ideals of honor, courage, and commitment in order to prepare them for the Fleet. Additionally, the academy will prepare these officers to become effective leaders by developing fundamental skills in leadership, written and oral communication, career management and administration. “The new WO1 program opens up more advancement and designator opportunities,” said Cmdr. Zeverick L. Butts, the Director of the LDO/CWO Academy. “These new students bring unique skillsets and perspectives, increasing the dynamic interaction in the classroom for problem solving.” The eight WO1s along with the 45 LDOs and CWOs of class 20010 graduated during a ceremony on Nov. 1, 2019. Graduates of this academy, nicknamed “Mustang University,” will join the LDO/CWO community to support the war-fighting capability and readiness of Naval Forces through leadership, technical proficiency and experience. NAVADMIN 140/18 announced the implementation of the WO1 pay grade (W-1) for cyber warrant officers, and solicited applications for the FY-19 and FY-20 WO1 Cyber Warrant Selection Boards, the first since 1975. The rank was reinstated through the Cyber Warrant Officer In-Service Procurement Selection Board as the result of increasing threat of cyberwarfare on the modern battlefield. To be eligible, E5 and above applicants must be in the Cryptologic Technician Networks (CTN) rating, possess at least one of the following Interactive On-Net (ION) Operator naval enlisted classifications (NEC): H13A, H14A, H15A, or H16A, and meet time-in-service requirements. Officers appointed as cyber WO1 incur a six-year service obligation from the date of appointment, shall serve a minimum time in grade of 3 years and must complete a minimum of 12 years of time in service prior to promotion and commissioning to Chief Warrant Officer 2. The distinctive insignia worn on the WO1 cover of two cross-fouled anchors makes them easily recognizable in place of the traditional officer badge worn by other Naval Officers. Headquartered in Newport, Rhode Island, OTCN oversees Officer Candidate School, Officer Development School and Limited Duty Officer/Chief Warrant Officer Academy.

The Final Multiple Score (FMS) Calculator provides E4-E7 advancement candidates with the formulas and automated calculation capabilities to input individual FMS elements and determine what the total might be with estimated exam scores. Elements such as awards, education, time in rate, performance mark average - to include Reporting Senior Cumulative Average - can be pulled from the Sailor's Enlisted Advancement Worksheet. Exam scores will have to be estimated in advance of the upcoming Cycle 244 and Cycle 105 results. An average exam score is 50. Download the FMS Calculator App to your phone and run some numbers to see what your FMS might be in advance of upcoming advancement results.

UNCLASSIFIED// ROUTINE R 301629Z OCT 19 MID110000134522U FM CNO WASHINGTON DC TO NAVADMIN INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC BT UNCLAS NAVADMIN 245/19 PASS TO OFFICE CODES: FM CNO WASHINGTON DC//N1// INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC//N1// MSGID/GENADMIN/CNO WASHINGTON DC/N1/OCT// SUBJ/FY-21 NAVY ACTIVE-DUTY AND RESERVE E9, E8 AND E7 SELECTION BOARD MEMBERSHIP NOMINATIONS (CORRECTED COPY)// REF/A/DOC/BUPERS/10SEP14// AMPN/REF A IS BUPERSINST 1401.5B, SUPPLEMENTAL GUIDANCE FOR U.S. NAVY SELECTION BOARDS.// RMKS/1. This NAVADMIN announces the solicitation of enlisted selection board participants for the FY-21 Navy Active-Duty and Reserve Master Chief, Senior Chief and Chief Petty Officer Selection Boards. The experience gained from exposure to the selection board process is beneficial to all senior enlisted leaders. Every master chief petty officer, not otherwise restricted from participating in an enlisted selection board, is strongly encouraged to serve as a member on an FY-21 enlisted selection board. In order to ensure our board membership requirements are met, immediate superior in command (ISIC) and/or type commander leadership is encouraged to seek out the best board member candidates within your purview and direct them to submit applications for the FY-21 enlisted selection boards. 2. FY-21 enlisted board schedule (recorders report one week early for training): Reserve/FTS E9/E8 (combined) - 2 through 13 March 2020 Active-Duty E9 - 30 March through 10 April 2020 Active-Duty E8 - 20 April through 8 May 2020 Reserve/FTS E7 - 18 May through 5 June 2020 Active-Duty E7 - 22 June through 17 July 2020 3. Due dates for member and recorder applications to be received by PERS-805: Reserve/FTS E9/E8 (combined) - 9 December 2019 Active-Duty E9 - 16 December 2019 Active-Duty E8 - 13 January 2020 Reserve/FTS E7 - 10 February 2020 Active-Duty E7 - 16 March 2020 4. Prior to submitting an application, review reference (a) using the appropriate link below: Active: https://www.mnp.navy.mil/group/advancement-and- promotion/active-duty-enlisted Reserve: https://www.mnp.navy.mil/group/advancement-and- promotion/reserve-enlisted 5. In addition to membership criteria contained in reference (a) and on the application form (NAVPERS 1400/2), the following also applies to selection board nominees: a. Must not have a relative or personal relationship defined in reference (a) serving on the same board in any capacity. b. All Navy relatives (active-duty or reserve) must be listed on the application form along with their rank/rate, even if not board eligible. c. Must not have been a member of the same board in the previous year. d. Must not be the subject of an investigation of any kind. e. If under care for any severe medical issues, shall consult with a treating physician regarding the possibility of travel in the time frame indicated. This is not a requirement for endorsement of the request by a medical provider. 6. Additional information pertaining to selection board membership: a. Frocked master chiefs may participate as selection board members and are encouraged to apply. b. In select circumstances, Navy Personnel Command (NPC) may provide permanent change of station (PCS) order modifications if an applicant with PCS orders is selected to serve on an enlisted selection board. Selected board members should contact LCDR Joseph A. Gueary at (901)874-4162/DSN 882 or via e-mail at pers- 805.fct(at)navy.mil, if this applies. Do not contact your detailer directly as they may be eligible before the board. c. Sailors desiring to sit on a selection board who are attached to deployed units will not normally be approved. In rare circumstances and driven by needs of the board, concurrence on the application from a fleet master chief (FLTCM) is required. Applicants who PCS to a deployable unit after having submitted an application should notify PERS-805. If the unit is due to deploy during or close to the board date, applicants should request that their application be pulled. d. Active and reserve component master chiefs are encouraged to apply for any of the above boards. There are no restrictions preventing a Sailor of one component from serving on a board of the other. e. Senior chief petty officers and chief petty officers (to include frocked) may serve as recorders on any of the above boards for which they are not eligible. f. Senior chief petty officers may apply to be a board member on only E7 boards. g. Petty officers (E6 and below) may not serve on the boards in any capacity. h. Recorders must be stationed inside the continental United States, no exceptions. 7. The application form (NAVPERS 1400/2) can be downloaded from MyNavy Portal by using the appropriate link below: Active: https://www.mnp.navy.mil/group/advancement-and- promotion/active-duty-enlisted Reserve: https://www.mnp.navy.mil/group/advancement-and- promotion/reserve-enlisted 8. The signed application must be endorsed by the members commanding officer (CO) and forwarded directly to their cognizant force master chief(FORCM)/FLTCM. The FORCM/FLTCM will forward endorsed applications to PERS-805 via e-mail at pers- 805.fct(at)navy.mil or will return the endorsed applications to the member for submission. In circumstances where the applicant is assigned to a joint command or otherwise does not have a FORCM/FLTCM, the application should be sent to PERS-805 by the commands senior enlisted leader (SEL), provided the SEL is not eligible for advancement on the board for which the applicant is submitting. If you are unsure of your circumstance, please contact PERS-805. 9. Do not use request chits and do not forward applications through your commands administrative support personnel, including those of the command master chief (CMC), CO or those of your FORCM/FLTCM. This will compromise board membership and invalidate your application. Applications go directly to the CMC. Forms received from or routed through, individuals other than the applicant or the FORCM/FLTCM, except as specified in paragraph 7 above, will not be considered. 10. Board membership will be held in the strictest confidence. Once an application is submitted, a policy of non-disclosure has been ordered by Deputy Chief of Navy Personnel (DCNP). Do not discuss applications or selection, if chosen to serve on a board, with anyone other than the CO, reporting senior, CMC, chief of the boat, cognizant FORCM/FLTCM or board support personnel at NPC. It is appropriate for a CMC to be told by a member in the command of that members board service. However, the CMC may not disclose their own service on a board to anyone other than the CO or next echelon ISIC. Failure to adhere to this policy is a direct violation of the Uniform Code of Military Justice and will result in removal from the board and possible administrative or disciplinary action by DCNP. 11. Careful consideration should be given to a nominees application and availability to serve as a selection board member. CO concurrence is required. Do not recommend personnel who are under an investigation of any kind or those with severe medical issues. If the CO initiates or becomes aware of an investigation after the initial nomination is submitted, notify the points of contact below immediately. COs, CMCs and applicants should understand that once selected, the member is under official orders to the board and requests for removal from board duties will not be granted except in extreme cases as specified in reference (a). 12. Points of contact: a. Mr. Donald Marshall at (901) 874-3223/DSN 882 b. LCDR Joseph Gueary at (901) 874-4162/DSN 882 c. pers-805.fct(at)navy.mil 13. Released by Vice Admiral John B. Nowell, Jr, N1.// BT #0001 NNNN UNCLASSIFIED//

Reporting seniors were directed to incorporate their post summary group (PSG) Reporting Senior Cumulative Average (RSCA) score for E6 reports into evaluation Block 43, as a required admin comment. This guidance can be found in paragraph 4.b. of NAVADMIN 312/18. E6s eligible to advance to Chief Petty Officer must verify their RSCA Performance Mark Average (PMA) in their Enlisted Advancement Worksheet. The PSG RSCA on the November 15, 2019 evaluation will be an important data point for calculating RSCA PMA! NSIPS/EAW worksheets for Active Duty E7 Cycle 246 (January 2020) will be published in early November.

Second class petty officers willing to take on hard jobs in places their shipmates refuse to go now have the chance, and the Navy will reward them by advancing their careers. https://www.navytimes.com/news/your-navy/2019/10/24/want-to-make-first-class-petty-officer-here-you-go/

Note on Jan 2020 Cycle 246 E-7 Exam First Class Petty Officers must have a minimum Time in Rate (TIR) date on or before 1 January 2018, unless the candidate has an Early Promote waiver. All candidates must verify their advancement data in the online Enlisted Advancement Worksheet (EAW). Your EAW can be accessed using your NSIPS self service account. A new E7 eligiblity requirement is that all candidates must have completed the E7 Professional Military Knowlege Eligibility Exam (PMK-EE) before taking the NWAE. E7 rating specific bibliographies are available on MyNavy Portal or Navy COOL.

UNCLASSIFIED// ROUTINE R 211222Z OCT 19 MID110000085043U FM CNO WASHINGTON DC TO NAVADMIN INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC BT UNCLAS NAVADMIN 236/19 PASS TO OFFICE CODES: FM CNO WASHINGTON DC//N1// INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC//N1// MSGID/GENADMIN/CNO WASHINGTON DC/N1/OCT// SUBJ/SELECTION OF APPLICANTS FOR THE FY-20 SEAMAN TO ADMIRAL-21 COMMISSIONING PROGRAM// REF/A/DOC/OPNAV/14DEC9// REF/B/DOC/BUMED/12AUG5// NARR/REF A IS OPNAVINST 1420.1B, ENLISTED TO OFFICER COMMISSIONING PROGRAMS APPLICATION ADMINISTRATIVE MANUAL. REF B IS THE MANMED, NAVMED P-117, CHAPTER 15, PHYSICAL EXAMINATIONS AND STANDARDS FOR ENLISTMENT, COMMISSION, AND SPECIAL DUTY.// RMKS/1. This NAVADMIN announces selections for the FY-20 Seaman to Admiral-21 (STA-21) program. STA-21 is the premier commissioning source providing the highest levels of education and leadership training for our Sailors. In this era of great power competition, these highly motivated men and women will be among the leaders of our Navy well into the 21st Century. 343 highly competitive selection packages were received from well-qualified Sailors making this years selection a difficult task. All who applied should be very proud of their accomplishments and continue their outstanding performance to ensure professional growth and increase their chance of selection in a future board. 2. Congratulations to all the following Sailors who were selected. Selectees are (read name, rate, and option assigned): ABAD, SYDNEY R MMN3 NUCLEAR ANTONELLI, VICTORIA L EMN2 NUCLEAR BARNES, LORISSA H MA2 PILOT BERNZOTT, ROBERT D MMN1 NUCLEAR BOSCO, ABIGAIL S MMN3 NUCLEAR CAPPS, JAMES P ETN2 NUCLEAR COLLINS, SHAWN C ET1 CORE CRUZ, ADRIANMARK S MMN3 NUCLEAR DOMINGUEZGIRON, TONY A LSS2 CORE FISHER, JESSICA A MMN3 NUCLEAR FOWLER, OLIVIA MMN3 NUCLEAR GREGORY, COLTON J MMN1 NUCLEAR HANNEY, WILLIAM D ETN3 NUCLEAR HUTCHINSON, JORDAN D ETN2 NUCLEAR ISOM, SAVANNAH EMN3 NUCLEAR JOHNSON, COLTON D ETV1 CORE JOHNSTON, JARED L EODC EOD KANTNER, ADAM J MMN2 NUCLEAR KING, DAVID C SN NUCLEAR KLEINMANPHILLIPS, SHAYNA M AE2 NFO KLOS-DUNN, CHRISTINA A AC2 PILOT KONSTANCZER, BROOKE A ETN3 NUCLEAR LAMANNA, JASMIN L ET1 SWO LANE, MATHIAS W AWR1 CEC LAUX, CARL A EMN2 NUCLEAR LEE, DOMINIQUE D MMN3 NUCLEAR MANLEY, CHRISTOPHER J ETN3 NUCLEAR MAPES, ANDREW C MMN3 NUCLEAR MARTIN, GEORGE B IT1 IP MATTSON, CHRISTOPHER J EMN3 NUCLEAR MCMAHON, BRIANNE I AE2 NURSE MILLER, TRUMAN M MMN2 NUCLEAR MIMS, AUSTIN B MMN2 NUCLEAR MUANANKESE, MONI GSM1 SWO MURRAY, DAVID W IT1 SWO OWENS, MICHAEL D EMN1 NUCLEAR PESQUEIRA, ELISE R AD3 PILOT PROMISE, KHIARO M BU1 CORE QUANG, RICHARD ETN3 NUCLEAR REUTER, RICHARD D EMN3 NUCLEAR RICHARD, GREGORY A MMN3 NUCLEAR SANTOS, MANUEL A ETN2 NUCLEAR SLAUGHTER, MICHAEL J EMN3 NUCLEAR SMIDT, DESIREE D SN NUCLEAR SMITH, TYNISHA M ET2 CORE SNOOK, TUCKER B ETN1 NUCLEAR STARLEY, KAYDEN M MMN2 NUCLEAR THOM, AUSTIN L GM2 NFO THOMAS, DEVIN EMN3 NUCLEAR THURSTON, IAN M EMN2 NUCLEAR TRAN, TU T LS2 PILOT TURPEL, ZACHARY W SN NUCLEAR VAUGHAN, JEFFREY A GM1 SWO WELLS, JERMAINE C GM2 SWO WOODY, SCOTT H ETN3 NUCLEAR 3. The following personnel were designated as alternates (read name, rate, and option assigned): ARELLANO, JESSE B ET1 CORE AYALA, JAIRO EODC CORE BIPES, AUSTIN M EMN2 NUCLEAR COOPER, JONATHAN R AWO1 CEC CUMMING, NOLAN D AM2 PILOT DAVIS, CHRISTIAN J MMN3 NUCLEAR EBERHART, MASON D EMN3 NUCLEAR FRANC, ABIGAIL M AT1 NFO FRANZ, MARCUS O ETN2 NUCLEAR HUNT, BRENNAN T EMN3 NUCLEAR JUCH, TANNER B MMN2 NUCLEAR LYLES, HUNTER M MMN3 NUCLEAR MCAUSLAN, KELLY L IT1 NURSE MCWILLIAMS, JAMES L ETN3 NUCLEAR MERCEDES, RAFAEL A AE1 CORE MINDICK, GRIFFIN J EMN3 NUCLEAR MONTGOMERY, STEVEN C MMN3 NUCLEAR MORITZ, JOSEPH D EOD1 EOD MYERS, MATTHEW W AWO1 IP NEIRINCKX, TIMOTHY ETN3 NUCLEAR POHLABELN, NICHOLAS K EMN NUCLEAR RAGER, NICHOLAS P MMN2 NUCLEAR RENNER, BRAUM D ETN3 NUCLEAR SLOWEY, CHANDLER W MMN3 NUCLEAR TAYLOR, RYAN T STS1 SWO 4. Selections are conditional upon the selectee remaining fully eligible in all respects, meeting physical qualifications for commissioning as determined by the Bureau of Medicine and Surgery (BUMED) and assignment by Naval Service Training Command (NSTC) to an approved Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps (NROTC) affiliated university based upon an official degree plan and acceptance letter from the university. Upon completion of an NSTC approved baccalaureate degree program, selectees will receive appointments as ensigns. 5. Commanding Officers should take the following actions: a. Notify selectees and alternates of their selection and ensure they receive a copy of this message. b. Notify NSTC (NROTC Programs (Selection and Placement) (N92)/STA-21) via message no later than (NLT) 13 November 2019 of any selectee or alternate who does not desire to participate in the program. c. Immediately report to NSTC (N92/STA-21) all conditions/ circumstances that may disqualify a selectee or alternate from participating in the STA-21 program via e-mail at pnsc_sta21(at)navy.mil. 6. Selectees and alternates should take the following actions: a. Complete a physical examination for a training program leading to a commission in the unrestricted line, nurse corps, or civil engineering corps, as applicable, in accordance with references (a) and (b) at a military treatment facility. Note that many commissioning standards exceed the enlisted standards required to remain on active-duty. b. Ensure copies of completed physicals, Report of Medical History (DD2807-1) and Report of Medical Examination (DD2808), including Human Immunodeficiency Virus results from a test taken after 1 January 2019, are submitted NLT 1 December 2019 to: Naval Service Training Command Attn: N92/STA-21 250 Dallas Street, Suite A Pensacola, Florida 32508-5268 Aviation option selectees/alternates must have flight physicals uploaded directly into the Aeromedical Electronic Resource Office by a flight surgeon, and submitted to the Naval Aerospace Medical Institute. The selectees/alternates must be certified as qualified or have a waiver recommended by Naval Medicine Operation Training Center. All required physical forms can be downloaded from the STA-21 homepage via MyNavy Portal at https://www.mnp.navy.mil/group/career-planning/commissioning- programs. Commands should not forward physical forms directly to BUMED. c. Send acceptance letters from no more than three NROTC host or NROTC cross-town affiliated universities to the NSTC address listed above. Application to more than one university is advisable. Selectees will begin the STA-21 program with attendance at the Naval Science Institute (NSI) NLT 17 February 2020. d. Send an official degree plan from an NROTC host or NROTC cross-town affiliated university where they have been accepted. Degree plans must cover the time actually attending college. Selectees degree plans should begin with the summer term 2020. All STA-21 selectees will be required to attend the NSI enroute to their assigned university. 7. Each alternate must complete the same actions outlined in paragraph 6 of this message. If a primary selectee declines participation in the program, is determined to be physically disqualified, or otherwise becomes ineligible for continuation in the program prior to executing orders, a qualified alternate will be selected. This notification often comes at the last minute; therefore, alternates need to be prepared when notified. 8. The deadline for required degree plans and college admission documentation is 31 December 2019. It is in the best interest of each selectee and alternate to submit verification of eligibility criteria as soon as possible to expedite university assignment and release of permanent change of station orders. Selectees will not be ordered to NSI enroute to their assigned NROTC university until all conditions outlined in paragraph 6 have been met. 9. Points of contact are Mrs. Anna Duvall at (850) 452-9433/DSN 459 or via e-mail at anna.duvall(at)navy.mil or Mr. Eric Hodge at (850) 452-9563/DSN 459 or via e-mail at eric.hodge(at)navy.mil. 10. Released by Vice Admiral John. B. Nowell, Jr, N1.// BT #0001 NNNN UNCLASSIFIED//

WASHINGTON -- The military offers a smorgasbord of benefits aimed at setting up troops for success during service and retirement. However, some service members aren’t financially literate enough for long-term financial planning after the recent transition to the new retirement system, according to a new report from the Government Accountability Office. https://www.stripes.com/news/us/gao-some-troops-struggle-with-financial-literacy-when-it-comes-to-retirement-benefits-1.604172

UNCLASSIFIED// ROUTINE R 221821Z OCT 19 MID110000095958U FM CNO WASHINGTON DC TO NAVADMIN INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC BT UNCLAS NAVADMIN 238/19 PASS TO OFFICE CODES: FM CNO WASHINGTON DC//N1// INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC//N1// MSGID/GENADMIN/CNO WASHINGTON DC/N1/OCT// SUBJ/JANUARY 2020 CYCLE 246 ACTIVE AND FULL-TIME SUPPORT E-7 NAVY- WIDE ADVANCEMENT EXAMINATION// REF/A/DOC/BUPERS/19SEP18// REF/B/MSG/SECNAV WASHINGTON DC/52044ZMAR13// REF/C/MSG/CNO WASHINGTON DC/201449ZDEC18// REF/D/MSG/CNO WASHINGTON DC/201604ZDEC18// REF/E/MSG/CNO WASHINGTON DC/272057ZDEC18// NARR/REF A IS BUPERSINST 1430.16G, ADVANCEMENT MANUAL FOR ENLISTED PERSONNEL OF THE U.S. NAVY AND NAVY RESERVE. REF B IS ALNAV 015/13, PERSONNEL SECURITY INVESTIGATION SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS. REF C IS NAVADMIN 312/18, ADVANCEMENT POLICY UPDATE. REF D IS NAVADMIN 313/18, PROFESSIONAL MILITARY KNOWLEDGE ELIGIBILITY EXAM BUSINESS RULES. REF E IS NAVADMIN 316/18, ENLISTED ADVANCEMENT WORKSHEET.// RMKS/1. This NAVADMIN announces the guidance for the administration of the January 2020 (cycle 246) E-7 Navy-wide advancement examination (NWAE) for Active-Duty and Full-Time Support (FTS) Sailors only. Information pertaining to selection board criteria will be promulgated via a future NAVADMIN. In line with Sailor 2025 transformation efforts to modernize personnel management and improve transparency, changes to cycle 246 include: a. New requirement to compute reporting senior cumulative average performance mark average as outlined in reference (c) using E-6 evaluations with the ending date that falls within the time period of 1 January 2017 to 31 December 2019. Refer to reference (c) and paragraph 308 of reference (a) for additional guidance. b. Mandatory usage of the Professional Military Knowledge Eligibility Exam (PMK-EE). c. Mandatory usage of the enlisted advancement worksheet (EAW). For guidance on establishing EAW user roles and completing worksheets, refer to reference (e). 2. Timeline a. 16 January 2020: Administration of exams. b. 31 January 2020: Congressionally-designated combat zones and approved contingency operations areas (CDCZ/ACOA) evaluations used for time- in-rate (TIR) waivers must have an ending period by this date. 3. Eligibility Criteria a. Candidates must meet the basic eligibility requirements outlined in chapter 2 of reference (a) and this message prior to 16 January 2020. Candidates who do not meet the eligibility requirements shall not be administered an advancement examination. b. Terminal eligibility date for cycle 246 used to compute the TIR is 1 January 2021. The minimum TIR date must be on or before 1 January 2018. c. TIR requirements for early promote Sailors can be waived for 1 year with commanding officer (CO) or officer in charge (OIC) approval in line with reference (a), paragraph 214. d. High year tenure (HYT) date must be 1 September 2020 or later. Waivers must be approved prior to 16 January 2020. e. Candidates in a rating requiring a security clearance must have a favorable investigation adjudication issued by the Department of Defense Central Adjudication Facility (DoDCAF) reflected properly in Joint Personnel Adjudication System (JPAS) prior to 16 January 2020. If granted an interim clearance, JPAS must be updated prior to 16 January 2020. Candidates must maintain security clearance eligibility throughout the advancement cycle to be eligible for advancement. If, for any reason, a clearance is denied or revoked, an exam is not authorized until a new clearance is granted. Rates requiring a security clearance are AC, AE, AG, AO, ATI, ATO, AWF, AWO, AWR, AWS, AWV, AZ, CTI, CTM, CTN, CTR, CTT, EOD, ET, FC, FCA, GM, HT, IC, IS, IT, LN, MA, MC, MN, ND, OS, QM, SB, SO, STG and YN, as well as all nuclear and submarine ratings. Refer to references (a) and (b) for additional guidance. f. Canvasser Recruiter (CANREC) personnel with a branch class of 32 and a special program indicator code of W (enlisted CANREC) are ineligible for advancement to E-7 and are only authorized to take the NWAE for limited duty officer (LDO) purposes. g. Naval Special Warfare (NSW) personnel. In line with reference (a), the NSW alternative final multiple score will be used to determine selection board eligibility for special warfare operator and special warfare boat operator ratings. 4. Exam Ordering a. Deploying commands and candidates departing to CDCZ/ACOA can order exams up to 6 months prior to the scheduled exam date. Refer to chapter 4 and paragraph 614 of reference (a) for additional guidance. b. Regular Exams: (1) Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) Exams. Cryptologic-Technician Interpretive (CTI), Cryptologic-Technician Network (CTN) and Cryptologic Technician-Collection (CTR) SCI exam ordering dates can be found on the Navy Enlisted Advancement System (NEAS) website via MyNavy Portal (MNP) at https://www.mnp.navy.mil/group/navy-advancement-center/my-eso. (2) Non-SCI Exams. Exam ordering for non-SCI exams is available now. Educational services officers (ESO) must verify TIR eligibility lists on the NEAS website during the following time periods: (a) Initial TIR lists will be available through 3 November 2019 (b) Supplemental TIR lists will be available from 4 November to 1 December 2019 (3) Exams ordered after the TIR lists have closed shall be ordered using preferred formatted e-mail or naval message following guidelines in line with chapter 4 of reference (a). Ensure a point of contact is included in the submitted e-mail or message. Orders submitted after supplemental TIR list closure will result in a substitute exam being sent. c. Substitute Exams: (1) The deadline for ordering SCI substitute exams is 3 February 2020. The deadline for ordering non-SCI substitute exams is 31 January 2020. (2) Naval Education and Training Professional Development Center, Exam Ordering and Discrepancies Branch (NETPDC (N321)) is the approval authority for all substitute exams. (3) Substitute examinations may be administered with regular exam administration or in line with reference (a), paragraph 606. d. ESOs must verify examination orders at the *View Previous Exam Orders* link via the NEAS website within 7-10 days of placing the order. If exam order discrepancies are noted, contact NETPDC (N321) as listed in the NEAS website NETPDC (N321) point of contact table. e. Exceptions to policy for exam orders will continue to be submitted in line with reference (a). 5. General Examination Information a. Examinations will be administered in line with chapter 6 of reference (a). Do not administer cycle 246 examinations prior to 16 January 2020 unless specifically authorized by Navy Personnel Command, Enlisted Career Administration. b. Authorized materials during examination administration. Only those materials specifically identified and listed in chapter 6 of reference (a), this NAVADMIN, and the general examination verbatim instructions are authorized for use during examination administration. c. If an exam is administered in error, commands must request to invalidate in line with reference (a), paragraph 610. 6. Competing Groups. Active and FTS Sailors in the following ratings are separated into the following competing groups: a. CTI: (1) GROUP 1 - Middle East/North Africa (2) GROUP 2 - East/Far East (3) GROUP 3 - Latin/South America (4) GROUP 4 - Eastern Europe b. EMN, ETN and MMN: (1) GROUP 1 - Submarine (2) GROUP 2 - Surface c. MU: (1) GROUP 1 - Premier Band (2) GROUP 2 - Fleet Band 7. Exam Administration and Answer Sheet Return a. For exam administration and answer sheet return instructions, refer to chapter 6 of reference (a). b. ESOs must check the exam tote board on the NEAS website via MNP at https://www.mnp.navy.mil/group/navy-advancement-center/my-eso often to ensure answer sheets have been received and processed. Answer sheets that are in error will not be counted until they are processed successfully. c. A detailed discrepancy list can be found at the NEAS website via MNP. For guidance on discrepancy correction requirements, refer to reference (a), chapters 3 and 7. d. Commencing with cycle 246, post-exam administration discrepancy correction correspondence with NETPDC (N321) is to be submitted using the EAW post-exam administration comments function, refer to reference (e). All corrections must have CO or OIC letter and supporting documentation included as attachments. 8. Examination Results. See chapter 7 of reference (a). 9. Points of Contact a. MyNavy Career Center (MNCC), who is available 24/7, by phone at (833) 330-MNCC ((833) 330-6622) or via e-mail at askmncc(at)navy.mil. b. SCI exam questions and orders via phone at (850) 473-5867/DSN 753 or via e-mail at sfly_cryptologic.products(at)navy.mil. c. Non-SCI exam orders by phone at (850) 473-6148/DSN 753 or via e-mail at sfly_n321_exam_order(at)navy.mil. d. Non-SCI exam records, and discrepancies via phone at (850) 473-6148/DSN 753 or via EAW. 10. For further NEAS information, to include exam verbatim and other related documents, visit MNP at https://www.mnp.navy.mil/group/navy-advancement- center/my-eso. 11. This NAVADMIN will remain in effect until superseded or cancelled whichever occurs first. 12. Released by Vice Admiral John B. Nowell, Jr, N1.// BT #0001 NNNN UNCLASSIFIED//

The Navy Advancement Center (NAC) is on track to publish the fall advancement cycles results around the Thanksgiving timeframe. Currently, NAC is scanning and processing answer sheets that were administered as late substitute exams and staff is correcting candidate records in the Navy Enlisted Advancement System. The priority is to process each Sailor's Final Multiple Score (FMS) and establish a rank order in each rating and paygrade. Quotas will be applied to the rank order to determine which Sailors will be advanced to the next-higher paygrade. A Sailor's opportunity to advance is based on quotas and their rating rank order. A results publication schedule will be released by the Chief of Naval Personnel at a later date.

Your Final Multiple Score (FMS) from previous advancement cycles is an important factor in Advancement to Position (A2P) selections. Active Duty E5s in their detailing window should refer to NAVADMIN 230/19 for more information.

UNCLASSIFIED// ROUTINE R 111549Z OCT 19 MID110000062418U FM CNO WASHINGTON DC TO NAVADMIN INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC BT UNCLAS NAVADMIN 233/19 PASS TO OFFICE CODES: FM CNO WASHINGTON DC//N1// INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC//N1// MSGID/GENADMIN/CNO WASHINGTON DC/N1/OCT// SUBJ/FY-20 SENIOR ENLISTED CONTINUATION BOARD (CORRECTED COPY)// REF/A/DOC/BUPERS/1MAY15// REF/B/DOC/BUPERS/8MAY18// NARR/REF A IS BUPERSINST 1610.10D, NAVY PERFORMANCE EVALUATION SYSTEM. REF B IS MILPERSMAN 1160-120, HIGH YEAR TENURE.// RMKS/1. This NAVADMIN announces the convening of the Fiscal Year (FY) 2020 Senior Enlisted Continuation Board (SECB) on 9 December 2019. The SECB will carefully consider, without prejudice or partiality, the record of every eligible candidate and identify Sailors whose service is no longer in the best interest of the Navy. Among many factors reviewed, documented misconduct and/or substandard performance within the past 3 years will be considered to determine whether to continue a board- eligible Sailor. Examples include, but are not limited to, receipt of an evaluation with an individual trait grade of 2.0 or below or any documented circumstance related to performance that results in a Sailors inability to perform in the rating or required duties (e.g., loss of a security clearance in a rating that requires a member to maintain continuous eligibility). 2. Eligibility a. Time in service (1) Active Component (AC) and Full-Time Support (FTS) E-7 through E-9 personnel with at least 19 years of active service computed from their active-duty service date to 31 August 2019 and 3 years time-in-rate (TIR) as of 31 August 2019 will be considered by the SECB. (2) Selected Reserve (SELRES) and Voluntary Training Unit (VTU) E-7 through E-9 personnel with at least 20 years of qualifying service as of 31 August 2019 and 3 years TIR as of 31 August 2019 will be considered by the SECB. b. Fleet Reserve/retirement approval (1) All personnel who, as of 16 November 2019, have either a Navy Personnel Command (NAVPERSCOM) final authorization to transfer to the Fleet Reserve or an approved request to retire on or before 1 September 2020 will be exempt from the SECB. Approved requests cannot be rescinded after 16 November 2019. (2) Personnel meeting all other eligibility requirements who have a NAVPERSCOM approved transfer to the Fleet Reserve, retirement or Retired Reserve (with or without pay) after 1 September 2020 will be considered by the SECB. c. Sailors selected for chief warrant officer (CWO) by the FY- 20 Limited Duty Officer and Chief Warrant Officer In-Service Procurement Board held in January 2019 or selected by the FY-20 advancement boards are not eligible and will not be considered by the SECB. CWO selectees who decline appointment or are removed from the selection list prior to 15 November 2019 and meet all other SECB eligibility criteria will be considered. 3. Critical Skills Retention Bonus (CSRB)/Selective Retention Bonus (SRB) a. AC or FTS Sailors not selected for continuation shall have the unearned portion of any CSRB recouped based on the date of transfer to the Fleet Reserve or retirement, whichever occurs first. For questions regarding recoupment, contact Military Pay and Compensation Branch (OPNAV N130D) at nxag_n130d(at)navy.mil. b. SELRES Sailors not selected for continuation shall have the unearned portion of any SRB recouped based on the date of transfer to the Retired Reserve. For questions regarding recoupment, contact LCDR Robert Brown (CNRFC N11) at (757) 322-2262, or e-mail at robert.l.brown16(at)navy.mil. 4. Timeline of Events a. Immediately following the release of this NAVADMIN, NAVPERSCOM, Selection Board Eligibility Branch (PERS-802) will forward the SECB eligibility list to Naval Education and Training Professional Development Center (NETPDC (N321)). NETPDC (N321) will then publish the names of the eligible candidates to the Navy Enlisted Advancement System website, accessible by command designated personnel at https://www.mnp.navy.mil/group/navy- advancement-center/my-eso. Individual candidates may view their SECB eligibility at https://www.mnp.navy.mil/group/navy-advancement- center/my-advancement. b. 24 October 2019 (1) By this date, if an eligible candidate is not listed, commands must submit their name to NAVPERSCOM (PERS-802) requesting the member be added to the SECB eligibility list. Requests for subsequent additions will not be approved. (2) Submit eligibility changes via e-mail to NAVPERSCOM (PERS-802) at NPC_Enlisted_SELBD_Elig.fct(at)navy.mil. c. No later than 15 November 2019 (1) Members and commands must verify the eligibility list and ensure any Sailor not eligible is identified and removed from the board by 15 November 2019. Absent action, these Sailors will remain eligible for the board and will forfeit any waiver or appeal process. (2) Commands shall verify the eligibility list weekly until 15 November 2019 as the list will be updated while NAVPERSCOM (PERS- 802) reviews eligibility issues. (3) Sailors who are on the eligibility list as of 16 November 2019 will be reviewed by the SECB. Requests for subsequent removal will not be approved. d. 18 November 2019. Letters to the board (LTB) deadline. LTBs must be received by NAVPERSCOM, MyNavy Career Center by 2359 Central Standard Time. Additional guidance on submitting LTBs, waivers, readiness appeals, counseling and command responsibilities, can be found at https://www.mnp.navy.mil/group/career-planning. e. 9 December 2019. FY-20 SECB convenes. f. Once results are released, commanding officers (CO) will be notified via PERSONAL FOR NAVADMIN that the results have been posted on BOL for command access only. COs have 7 calendar days to notify and counsel those members not selected for continuation. Sailors not selected to continue are ineligible for further advancement consideration by enlisted selection or in- service procurement boards. Unless approved for a readiness appeal, Sailors not selected for continuation by this board are ineligible for consideration by a future continuation board and shall be separated in line with the guidelines in paragraphs g through i. g. 16 March 2020 (1) Last day for Sailors not selected to continue to submit a Fleet Reserve, retirement or Retired Reserve (with or without pay) request to NAVPERSCOM, Enlisted Retirement Branch (PERS-836) for AC and FTS or NAVPERSCOM, Reserve Separations Branch (PERS-913) for SELRES and VTU. Sailors who are not selected to continue who had previously requested a Fleet Reserve date after 31 August 2020 or retirement date after 1 September 2020 must submit a new request to the appropriate office for a Fleet Reserve date of 31 August 2020 or earlier, or retirement date of 1 September 2020 or earlier. (2) Last day for commands to submit operational waiver requests or readiness appeal requests for Sailors assigned to their command who were not selected to continue. Refer to paragraph 5 for guidance on waivers and readiness appeals. h. 1 September 2020. If not approved for an operational waiver, this is the last authorized effective date for Sailors not selected to continue to transition to the Fleet Reserve, retirement or Retired Reserve (with or without pay). i. 1 December 2020. If approved for an operational waiver, this is the last authorized effective date for Sailors not selected to continue to transition to the Fleet Reserve, retirement or Retired Reserve (with or without pay). 5. Waivers and readiness appeals. Waivers or readiness appeals shall be requested only to mitigate a severe operational impact that could result in potential mission failure, not for the convenience of the Sailor or to allow for transition leave/temporary duty period. a. Operational waivers (1) Operational waivers are limited to a maximum of 3 months. (2) AC and FTS operational waivers are routed via the first flag officer in the chain of command and approved by the Deputy Chief of Naval Personnel (DCNP). (3) SELRES and VTU operational waivers are routed via the echelon 4 commander and approved by Commander, Navy Reserve Forces Command (COMNAVRESFORCOM) (N1). (4) Operational waiver format is available at https://www.mnp.navy.mil/group/career-planning. b. Readiness appeals. Readiness appeals shall be requested only to mitigate a severe readiness impact that cannot be resolved via an operational waiver, not for the convenience of the Sailor. An approved readiness appeal will remove the Sailors non-selection for continuation. A command may submit a readiness appeal with the concurrence of the Sailor via their respective chain of command as stipulated below. Readiness appeals are approved by the Chief of Naval Personnel (CNP). Readiness appeal format is available at https://www.mnp.navy.mil/group/career-planning. (1) Readiness appeals may only be initiated by the CO of a Sailor not selected for continuation. Sailors who have been detached for cause, were awarded non-judicial punishment, courts- martial or have other adjudicated misconduct between 9 December 2016 and 9 December 2019 are not eligible to be considered for a readiness appeal. (2) A readiness appeal shall focus on the negative impact to unit or force readiness if the Sailor is separated, not for the convenience of the Sailor. (3) Route AC and FTS appeal requests via the administrative chain of command to the Type Commander (TYCOM). If the TYCOM recommends approval, the request is forwarded to NAVPERSCOM, Post Selection Board Matters Branch (PERS-833) for AC and FTS for further routing to CNP for final disposition. (4) Route SELRES appeal requests through the administrative chain of command via COMNAVRESFORCOM (N1) to the TYCOM. If the TYCOM recommends approval, the request is forwarded to NAVPERSCOM (PERS-913) at brian.paramo(at)navy.mil for further routing to CNP for final disposition. (5) Route VTU appeal requests via the administrative chain of command to COMNAVRESFORCOM (N1). If COMNAVRESFORCOM (N1) recommends approval, the request is forwarded to NAVPERSCOM (PERS- 913) at brian.paramo(at)navy.mil for further routing to CNP for final disposition. (6) If the TYCOM (AC, FTS or SELRES) or COMNAVRESFORCOM (N1) (VTU) does not recommend approval, the request is disapproved and is returned to the requesting command. The TYCOM or COMNAVRESFORCOM (N1) will forward an electronic copy of disapprovals to NAVPERSCOM (PERS-833) for record retention. (7) CNP decision is final and not subject to waiver or appeal to higher authority. (8) All Sailors who successfully appeal the non-selection for continuation remain eligible for a later SECB as well as standard Navy administrative separation processes. 6. Board Membership. Command Master Chiefs are encouraged to apply to become SECB members and non-eligible senior chief petty officers and chief petty officers are encouraged to apply to become SECB recorders. Point of contact is NAVPERSCOM, Enlisted Continuation Boards Support Branch (PERS-805) at (901) 874-3223, or e-mail at pers-805.fct(at)navy.mil. The application can be found at https://www.mnp.navy.mil/group/career-planning. 7. This NAVADMIN will remain in effect until superseded or cancelled, whichever occurs first. 8. Released by Vice Admiral John B. Nowell, Jr, N1.// BT #0001 NNNN UNCLASSIFIED//

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UNCLASSIFIED// ROUTINE R 071523Z OCT 19 MID110000018329U FM CNO WASHINGTON DC TO NAVADMIN INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC BT UNCLAS NAVADMIN 230/19 PASS TO OFFICE CODES: FM CNO WASHINGTON DC//N1// INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC//N1// MSGID/GENADMIN/CNO WASHINGTON DC/N1/OCT// SUBJ/ANNOUNCEMENT OF ACTIVE DUTY ENLISTED ADVANCEMENT-TO-POSITION PROGRAM// REF/A/MSG/CNO WASHINGTON DC/031350ZJUN19// AMPN/REF A IS NAVADMIN 122/19, ANNOUNCEMENT OF ACTIVE DUTY ENLISTED ADVANCEMENT-TO-POSITION PROGRAM FOR RECRUITERS AND RECRUIT DIVISION COMMANDERS.// RMKS/1. Based upon positive Fleet feedback and the overwhelming success of recent pilot programs, this NAVADMIN announces permanent adoption of the Advancement-to-Position (A2P) program for Active Duty Sailors. This NAVADMIN supersedes reference (a). The permanent A2P program will fill priority E-6 billets via an advancement incentive and is another step towards a modernized personnel system and future detailing marketplace intended to improve Fleet readiness and manning through better distribution of our talent. Sailors selected for A2P billets will be advanced to E-6 and receive pay commensurate with that pay grade upon reporting to their ultimate duty station after successful completion of any required training enroute, unless advanced sooner via another advancement program. Selected Sailors will receive permanent change of station orders to report to an A2P billet in line with current detailing business rules. Applicants will only be considered for the specific A2P billets to which they have applied. 2. Eligibility a. All applicants must be E-5s who are in their detailing window for rotation and have taken the most recent E-6 Navy-wide advancement examination (NWAE) for which results have been published. This requirement is not waiverable. The program is open to Active Component Sailors only. b. Applicants must be qualified to fill the specific billets to which they apply. Sailors should contact their detailer if they have any questions regarding their ability to be detailed to an A2P billet. c. All Sailors may apply to sea duty A2P billets, regardless of sea/shore flow considerations. Sailors on shore duty who are due to rotate to sea duty will not be considered for shore duty A2P billets. 3. Billets. Billets identified for the A2P program will appear in the *Advance to Position* category in Career Management System Interactive Detailing (CMS-ID). Only a limited number of billets will be offered during each detailing cycle and not all rates will have billets advertised each cycle. To ensure billets available for this program are displayed, Sailors should verify the *Advance to Position* category is selected in the optional input portion of the CMS-ID job search page. Sailors should submit applications to the billets in the same manner as standard cycle applications. 4. Selection. Candidates will be selected on a competitive basis using the following considerations: a. Final Multiple Score (FMS) from the most recently published NWAE cycle. FMS is the primary criteria for selection of eligible A2P applicants. b. Command comments entered into CMS-ID. Commands with billets advertised for fill via the A2P program are strongly encouraged to enter comments into CMS-ID regarding the suitability of applicants during the command comment phase of the detailing cycle. c. Final selection of candidates will be based upon a combination of FMS rank order and gaining command comments. 5. Frocking and Advancement. Sailors selected for A2P billets are eligible for frocking upon successful completion of all enroute training or schools required for the billet to which they were selected and will be advanced to the pay grade of E-6 upon check-in at their ultimate duty station. No further administrative action is required by the gaining command beyond the normal gaining transaction. Sailors who fail to successfully complete enroute training/schools required for the performance of an A2P billet will not be advanced to E-6, regardless of whether or not they continue to execute orders to the ultimate duty station. 6. Points of Contact a. MyNavy Career Center, (833) 830-MNCC/(833) 830-6622, via e- mail at askmncc(at)navy.mil or MyNavy Portal at https://my.navy.mil. b. For billet eligibility questions, detailer contact information is available via MyNavy Portal by selecting the *Enlisted Detailer Contact List* at https://www.mnp.navy.mil/group/assignment-leave-travel. 7. This NAVADMIN will remain in effect until superseded or canceled, whichever occurs first. 8. Released by Vice Admiral John B. Nowell, Jr, N1.// BT #0001 NNNN UNCLASSIFIED// https://www.mynavyhr.navy.mil/Portals/55/Messages/NAVADMIN/NAV2019/NAV19230.txt

UNCLASSIFIED// ROUTINE R 071508Z OCT 19 MID110000018302U FM CNO WASHINGTON DC TO NAVADMIN INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC BT UNCLAS NAVADMIN 229/19 PASS TO OFFICE CODES: FM CNO WASHINGTON DC//N1// INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC//N1// MSGID/GENADMIN/CNO WASHINGTON DC/N1/OCT// SUBJ/FY-20 SENIOR ENLISTED ADVANCEMENT-TO-POSITION SELECTION BOARD RESULTS// REF/A/MSG/CNO WASHINGTON DC/171709Z JUL 19// REF/B/DOC/BUPERS/19SEP18// NARR/REF A IS NAVADMIN 162/19, ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE FY-20 SENIOR ENLISTED ADVANCEMENT-TO-POSITION SELECTION BOARD. REF B IS BUPERSINST 1430.16G, ADVANCEMENT MANUAL FOR ENLISTED PERSONNEL OF THE U.S. NAVY AND U.S. NAVY RESERVE.// RMKS/1. Congratulations to the following personnel who have been selected for temporary (spot) advancement by the FY-20 Senior Enlisted Advancement-to- Position (A2P) Selection Board. Strong competition between qualified professionals is one of the strengths of our Navy and your selection speaks highly of your abilities. The A2P program is one of a series of talent management initiatives intended to improve fleet readiness and manning through better distribution of our talent. Ultimately it will be subsumed by the detailing marketplace. 2. In line with reference (a), selectees will be spot advanced upon arrival at the ultimate duty station listed below provided they have met all requirements for the billet to which they were selected. If a Sailor transfers from a spot-advanced billet for any reason prior to being permanently selected for the next paygrade, the Sailor will revert back to their permanent paygrade effective the date of the transfer. Personnel listed below may be frocked in accordance with reference (b) once they have completed all prerequisites and enroute training required for the selected billet. The selection list is in alphabetical order by rate. 3. For selectees, read each line from left to right: spot rank, name, command and billet. Members are directed to verify their select status via BUPERS Online. ADCS CARPIORUGAMAS VFA 154 Maintenance Production Chief ADCS CRIST, THOMAS HSC 21 Maintenance Production Chief ADCS REYNOLDS, CHRI VFA 2 Maintenance Production Chief AFCM REICHARD, NATH VAW 121 Aviation Maintenance Supv AFCM SAMUEL, JEROME VFA 115 Aviation Maintenance Supv AFCM SNIDER, KENNIT CVN 72 Aviation Maintenance Tech/MP&T Coord AFCM WILLIAMS, KERO VX9 DET EDWARDS Maintenance Master Chief AMCS DUENAS, TONY J VFA 14 Maintenance Production Chief AMCS HEGG, DAMON WA VUP 19 DET MUGU Aviation Administrator ATCS KAUFFMAN, JACO VRC 30 SEA COMP Maintenance Production Chief ATCS LINK, DOUGLAS VFA 27 Maintenance Production Chief ATCS SOTO, IVAN ROB HSM 51 Aviation Maintenance Tech/QA Supv AVCM SAGE, RICHARD VAQ 141 Aviation Maintenance Supv CSCM CHIQUITOGUERRE LHD 4 Culinary Specialist CSCS BENTON, PRINCE DDG 108 Lead Culinary Specialist CSCS JENNINGS, JAME LSD 44 Culinary Specialist DCCS DANG, SUSAN LSD 45 Damage Controlman DCCS RILEY, JAVIN N LSD 50 Damage Controlman DCCS WILLIAMS, STEV COMDESRON 26 Damage Controlman FCCS DEAN, SEAN ALL CCSG 2 Fire Controlman FCCS HAAS, JEFFERY CVN 69 Fire Controlman GSCS GROSE, ROBERT LHA 6 Gas Turbine Systems Technician ISCS AXMAKER, BARRE CVN 78 Intelligence Specialist ISCS GEORGE, RYAN K CVN 72 Intelligence Specialist ISCS PRIEST, DAVID LHD 7 Intelligence Specialist ITCM BOGOVICH, GEOR LCC 19 Information Systems Technician ITCM WHEELER, STEPH CVN 76 Departmental LCPO ITCS JOSEPH, INDIA CVN 71 Information Systems Technician ITCS LAMBERT, BRAND LHD 2 Information Systems Technician ITCS MITCHELL, MICH LPD 23 EKMS Mng LSCS MCKEAN, CHRIST NMCB 1 Logistics Specialist LSCS RAMIREZ, JAVIE CCSG 11 Logistics Specialist LSCS SANCHEZ, BLANC CG 70 Logistics Specialist LSCS SMILEY, BLANCA CVN 68 Logistics Specialist MMCM CLEETUS, SIMON CVN 78 Departmental LCPO MMCM JOHNSON, DEWAY CNAP SEA COMP Steam Plant/Auxiliary Systems Mng PSCM GUENTHER, ANDR CVN 68 Personnel Specialist 4. Each selectee should contact their detailer to coordinate orders and any required enroute training. 5. Released by Vice Admiral John B. Nowell, Jr, N1.// BT #0001 NNNN UNCLASSIFIED//

First Class Petty Officers eligible for advancement to Chief Petty Officer (CPO) must successfully pass the Professional Military Knowledge Eligiblity Exam (PMK-EE) before January 1, 2020. Sailors who complete PMK-EE after Enlisted Advancement Worksheets (EAW) are created for Cycle 246 will have to work with their ESO to upload the certificate and change the eligibility status in EAW. The PMK-EE data point in EAW will show "Yes" and no action will be needed if PMK-EE is completed before worksheets are created in NSIPS. CPO candidates can download the PMK-EE mobile application and complete the exam, or take the exam through Submarine OnBoard Training or Navy eLearning. Refer to NAVDMIN 313/18 for more information.

UNCLASSIFIED// ROUTINE R 301316Z SEP 19 MID510000644093U FM CNO WASHINGTON DC TO NAVADMIN INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC BT UNCLAS NAVADMIN 223/19 PASS TO OFFICE CODES: FM CNO WASHINGTON DC//N1// INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC//N1// MSGID/GENADMIN/CNO WASHINGTON DC/N1/SEP// SUBJ/CHANGES TO TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM// REF/A/DOC/H.R. 5515/13AUG18// REF/B/DOC/TITLE 38 U.S.C./11JUL11// REF/C/DOC/DOD/29FEB11// REF/D/DOC/OPNAV/24AUG16// NARR/REF A IS SEC 552 OF NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT OF 2019, IMPROVEMENTS TO TAP. REF B IS THE VOW TO HIRE HEROES ACT OF 2011. REF C IS THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES VETERANS EMPLOYMENT INITIATIVE. REF D IS OPNAVINST 1900.2C, TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.// RMKS/1. This NAVADMIN announces improvements to the Transition Assistance Program (TAP) effective 1 October 2019. These initiatives will improve Service Members preparations to transition from active-duty service, whether from an initial tour, following retirement after 20 or more years, or any separation after serving 180 or more days of active-duty. In line with references (a) through (c), TAP is mandatory for active and reserve personnel who serve 180 or more days of consecutive active-duty and must be completed prior to release and issuance of Certificate of Discharge from Active-Duty (DD Form 214). 2. All command triads, command career counselors (CCC) and fleet leaders must be familiar with these changes. We owe it to our Sailors to prepare them for life after the Navy. 3. Key changes include: a. Mandatory self-assessment, initial in-person counseling by command career counselor and assignment into one of three pathways or tiers, 365 days or more prior to separation to tailor TAP to the Sailors needs. b. Mandatory completion of pre-separation counseling conducted during first day of transition class. c. Mandatory Department of Labor Employment Workshop is condensed to 1- day instead of 3 days. d. Completion of a 2-day track during days 4 and 5 of transition course for those in Tier III (Sailors in other tiers can still attend). 4. TAP is comprised of five key components: a. Mandatory self-assessment and initial counseling to be completed 365 days or more prior to release from active-duty, which must include: (1) Completion of a self-assessment using the Department of Defense (DoD) self-assessment worksheet and counseling tool to determine the most appropriate transition pathway/tier prior to commencing the transition process. (2) Completion of initial in-person counseling conducted by the command career counselor. (3) Assignment of Service Members to one of three career readiness tiers (Tier I, II, or III) based on the individual preparedness to successfully transition as determined by the initial counseling and self- assessment. Commanders are responsible for ensuring that Sailors complete the appropriate Career Readiness Standards (CRS) based on assigned tier. (4) Initiation of Individual Transition Plan (ITP). (5) Documentation of tier assignment and initial counseling completion on Service Members Preparation Counseling Checklist (DD Form 2648) via eForm in Defense Manpower and Data Center (DMDC) DoDTAP page. b. Mandatory Pre-Separation counseling to be commenced 365 days or more prior to release from active-duty: (1) Preferred method is group-setting during Day one of Transition class at the Fleet and Family Support Center (FFSC). (2) Individual Pre-Separation counseling must be completed by the command transition officer for those approved to complete TAP via Joint Knowledge Online (JKO). (3) Completion must be documented on DD Form 2648 in DMDC DoDTAP website. c. Mandatory Transition Core Curriculum Course (formerly transition GPS): (1) Attendance at Department of Defense Transition day (all Service Members) which includes My Transition, Military Occupational Code crosswalk and financial planning. (2) Veterans Administration benefits and service brief for all Service Members. (3) Department of Labor 1-day Employment Workshop for all Service Members with limited exemptions. d. Selection of 2-Day Track: Service Members in Tier I and II may be waived from participating in tracks. Tier III assigned personnel must attend at least one of the following tracks. (1) My Employment (2) My Education (3) My Vo-tech (4) My Entrepreneurship e. Mandatory Capstone event completed no later than 90 days prior to release from active-duty to verify that Service Members have met their CRS and received the transition services they requested. (1) Preferred method is to attend a Capstone event conducted by transition counselors at Navy Transition sites (FFSC) in small group (less than 25) seminars. (2) For those unable to attend a transition site Capstone event due to operational commitments or short notice separations, a local Capstone with a transition counselor (CCC or designated representative) must be conducted to verify CRS. f. Service Members who have not completed a DD Form 2648 by 1 October 2019, must meet the new requirements. 5. Responsibilities: a. Separating personnel must report to Transition class with the following required materials for their own personal use in budgeting and drafting of resume: (1) Their Verification of Military Education and Training report (2) ITP template (3) Last five Fitness/Evaluations Reports (4) Most current Leave and Earnings Statement (5) Current credit report (6) Transcripts (Smart, Joint Service Transcripts) if applicable (7) DoD self-service (DS) logon and e-benefit registration (be registered with logon/password) b. Reserve Component Service Members on active-duty orders (other than attendance at a service school) greater than 180 days must complete all transition requirements prior to release from active-duty. Reservists under New Accession Training (NAT) orders are exempt from TAP requirements. (1) Initial counseling must be completed at the Navy Operational Support Center/Navy Reserve Activity within 30 days of notification of mobilization, Active Duty Operational Support, or Active Duty for Training orders greater than 180 days. The supported active-duty command will ensure pre-separation counseling and all TAP requirements are completed prior to the end of orders greater than 180 days. (2) Reserve Component Service Members on definite recall orders will follow active duty TAP guidance. (3) Tracking and recording of completion of TAP requirements is the responsibility of the command where reservists are assigned while on active- duty. c. CCC/Designated transition representative must continue to ensure transitioning Service Members receive initial counseling and understand all TAP requirements. d. CCC/Designated transition representative must provide the transition tracking report to their Commanding Officer as part of the CCC monthly report. e. Commanders must ensure transitioning personnel participate in the TAP as required by law. Ensure personnel are exempt from normal duty a full 24- hours during each workshop/briefing day and 12-hours immediately preceding attendance at the transition course. 6. Information on TAP can be found under the 21st Century Sailor tab at: https://www.mnp.navy.mil/group/sailor-and-family-support a. Self-assessment worksheet and counseling tool. b. Chart of required TAP components and CRS required per each Tier. c. Additional resources. 7. Other provisions of reference (d) remain in effect. Additional updates will be provided once DoD policy guidance is released. 8. Points of contact: a. General policy questions: Mr. Tom Albert, OPNAV N170C, tom.albert(at)navy.mil, (901)874-4254/DSN 882-4254. b. Specific execution questions: Mr. Anthony Stevens, CNIC (N91), anthony.stevens1(at)navy.mil, (202)433-4541/DSN 288-4541. c. Reserve policy questions: LCDR Kari Imperatore, OCNR, aldebaran.imperatore(at)navy.mil, (703)614-9844/DSN 224-9844. d. Reserve execution questions: NCCM Kimberly Cedar, CNRFC, kimberly.cedar(at)navy.mil, (757)322-5774/DSN 262-5774. 9. Released by Vice Admiral John B. Nowell Jr, N1.// BT #0001 NNNN UNCLASSIFIED//

UNCLASSIFIED// ROUTINE R 271415Z SEP 19 MID510000633284U FM CNO WASHINGTON DC TO NAVADMIN INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC BT UNCLAS NAVADMIN 220/19 PASS TO OFFICE CODES: FM CNO WASHINGTON DC//N1// INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC//N1// MSGID/GENADMIN/CNO WASHINGTON DC/N1/SEP// SUBJ/ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF LETTERS TO PROMOTION AND SELECTION BOARDS THROUGH MYNAVY PORTAL// REF/A/DOC/SECNAV WASHINGTON DC/28MAR19// AMPN/REF A IS SECNAVINST 1420.3, Department of the Navy Commissioned Officer Promotion Program.// RMKS/1. This NAVADMIN announces the introduction of a new application known as Electronic Submission of Selection Board Documents (ESSBD) that is accessible through MyNavy Portal (MNP). ESSBD provides the capability for board eligible candidates to submit pre- formatted letters to the board (LTBs) online, directly to the president of the board for which they are under consideration, as authorized by reference (a) and various board-specific naval messages (NAVADMIN). This application is a MyNavy HR transformation and Sailor 2025 initiative designed to improve personnel programs and give Sailors more control and ownership over their careers. 2. Overview. 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. 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. Previous means of submitting LTBs (USPS, e-mail, FEDEX, etc.) will remain, but ESSBD will become the preferred method of submission. 3. Initial rollout. ESSBD will be available for limited use for the following administrative boards through the remainder of calendar year 2019: Board # Board Title 21500 - HR Community Command and Milestone Board (convene: 16OCT19) 21045 - Active Aviation Major Command (convene: 21OCT19) 21046 - FTS/Reserve Aviation Major Command (convene: 21OCT19) 21085 - Surface Major Command (convene: 28OCT19) 21431 - Surface Early Command Screen (convene: 28OCT19) 21721 - Public Affairs Milestone Screen (convene: 5NOV19) 21323 - Foreign Area Officer Milestone Screen (convene: 7NOV19) 21255 - Naval Special Warfare CO/XO Screen (convene: 9DEC19) 21256 - Naval Special Warfare Dept Head (convene: 9DEC19) 21426 - IWC O-4 MS/XO/OIC (convene: 9DEC19) 21726 - EOD CO/XO/DH (convene: 16DEC19) 4. Beginning 1 January 2020, ESSBD will be available for all promotion, advancement and selection boards. 5. Application-driven boards. Submissions for programs (boards) requiring an application (Limited Duty Officer/Chief Warrant Officer (LDO/CWO), Lateral Transfer, educational programs, etc.) will not be submitted using ESSBD. Guidance contained in the specific NAVADMIN for these programs will address board correspondence. 6. Submission of LTBs via ESSBD. To utilize ESSBD, candidates must access document services through MNP at https://www.mnp.navy.mil/group/my-record or the BOL main menu. From the BOL main menu, select "Navy Personnel Command Document Services," Start Process, Selection Board and LTB. On-screen instructions will direct the submitter thereafter. Submissions should be prepared with attachments (if applicable), prior to initiating their LTB. There is no save and return function between BOL sessions. Submitters will receive an e-mail confirmation regarding the status of their submitted LTB. SubmissiFhon 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. a. Deadlines. LTBs submitted to statutory officer promotion boards must be received by Navy Personnel Command not later than 2359 (central time) 10 days prior to the convening date of the respective board. Generally, administrative boards will follow, at a minimum, the statutory officer deadlines. Deadlines for submission to other boards will be listed in the convening announcement for those boards. In either case, if the board for which you are attempting to submit a LTB cannot be found in the ESSBD drop down menu, the deadline for submission to that board has passed. Submitters are cautioned to not wait until the deadline date to submit LTBs via ESSBD or other available avenues. (1) Navy Personnel Command Document Services is hosted on BOL and this system periodically undergoes maintenance that may interrupt your ability to submit LTBs through ESSBD. If this happens and you are able to wait until the completion of the outage, usually by the following day, you may attempt to resubmit via ESSBD. Otherwise, submit your LTB via the cscselboard(at)navy.mil mailbox account, which is capable of receiving encrypted correspondence in accordance with DoD policy. (2) If sending a board package from a non-NMCI network (bumed.mil, eu.navy.mil, etc.), please visit https://dod411.gds.disa.mil to download the required mailbox certificate. To download the cert (please note, you must be using MS Outlook with a CAC reader, including activclient software and have internet explorer or netscape 7.x), go to https://dod411gds.disa.mil, type cscselboard(at)navy.mil in the e- mail address field, then click search. Click the bupers link under last name. Click on the link download certificate(s) as vcard. Click software certificate for cscselboard(at)navy.mil. Click the open button for the file download pop-up. The certificate will then open. Click save and close. The certificate is then saved to the profile and can be used to send encrypted e-mail. b. Attachments. ESSBD attachments must be in .pdf format and must not contain classified information, including any markings regarding the same. LTBs and attachments containing such markings will not be presented to the board and may subject the submitter to disciplinary action. c. Multiple submissions. Multiple LTBs to the same board will be accepted. Duplicate submissions, using ESSBD or other available avenues, are discouraged. d. Receipt acknowledgement. ESSBD submitters will receive an e-mail confirmation sent to their e-mail address of record that exists within BOL. Submitters should validate their e-mail address by selecting update info on the left side of the BOL main menu. Update Info must be selected to save any changes that are made. 7. Policy for LTBs. There is no requirement to submit LTBs to any board. LTBs should only be utilized to clarify official military records or to add information that is missing and/or not filed within official military records (e.g., letters of recommendations, missing evaluations, fitness reports, awards, etc.). Submitting information already present within official military records is not required. 8. For questions related to ESSBD and ESSBD submissions contact the MyNavy Career Center by calling 1-833-330-MNCC (1-833-330-6622/DSN: 882-6622). 9. Released by Vice Admiral John B. Nowell, Jr, N1.// BT #0001 NNNN UNCLASSIFIED// https://www.mynavyhr.navy.mil/Portals/55/Messages/NAVADMIN/NAV2019/NAV19220.txt

Quotas and advancement results for Reserve Cycle 105 and Active Duty Cycle 244 will be released around Thanksgiving.