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Need to submit a PCS Waiver? Be sure you are taking the correct steps. Keep checking with your Chain of Command for status updates. Once waiver requests reach Navy Personnel Command, they are typically turned around within 48 Hours.

Commander, Navy Reserve Forces Command (CNRFC) announces MyNavy Assignment, a “detailing marketplace” for all enlisted Sailors, is now available to the Navy Reserve Force. MyNavy Assignment replaces the Career Management System – Interactive Detailing (CMS-ID) and delivers a modern interface and user-friendly experience for Reserve Sailors to manage their career. “We’ve listened to what Sailors are asking for an integrated those capabilities into MyNavy Assignment,” said Capt. Claudia Macon, team lead for the MyNavy HR Reserve Transformation initiative at CNRFC. “Sailors can now expect more options, greater career flexibility, and increased transparency when navigating through the detailing process.” The capabilities featured in MyNavy Assignment strengthens the relationship between the Sailor and their Command Career Counselor. Sailors can view eligible jobs, bookmark, apply, communicate with their Command Career Counselor and track the entire process in one location. MyNavy Assignment features a ‘MyResume’ tab and by keeping it updated with previous assignments, skills, qualifications, and education, Sailors can better position themselves for a billet they are interested in filling. The Sailor Application Lifecycle Tracker (SALT) notifies Sailors who need to apply for billets, provides confirmation after a Sailor applies for a billet, displays the release phases of pending orders, and notifies a Sailor when they are selected for orders. If Sailors are not in the window to apply for orders, the SALT tracker will not be available. “The entire process is at your fingertips,” said Master Chief Michelle Lang, Senior Enlisted Leader for Enlisted Assignments at CNRFC. “Sailors are able to market themselves for any billet they’re eligible to fill, and if they aren’t selected, the decision-making process is now accessible for all to see.” During the Command Ranking Phase, Operational Support Officers and unit command leadership make comments and rank the Sailor’s applications for their billets. Sailors are now able to see these comments and if not selected, can use the tools in the ‘MyResume’ tab to fill any gaps in their record for the next application cycle. Additionally, Projected Rotation Date (PRD) modifications are now routed through Unit Command Leadership for their review prior to CNRFC action. MyNavy Assignment also expands the detailing window and provides greater visibility by generating jobs that are closed during an application cycle. This allows Sailors to chart their career path, determine what skill sets are required for desired jobs, and become competitive for those jobs in the future. “This new tool has everything a Sailors needs to ensure they’re hitting their career milestone requirements, but also opens the aperture for new and exciting possibilities,” said Master Chief Eric Dusenbery, Senior Enlisted Leader for the MyNavy HR Reserve Transformation initiative at CNRFC. “I encourage every Sailor to take advantage of this application, build their resume and apply for jobs that will take them to the next level.” MyNavy Assignment is accessible via the ‘Assignment’ link on MyNavy Portal (https://my.navy.mil). Find the link on either the ‘Quick Links’ tab or the Assignment, Leave & Travel (ALT) Career & Life Event (CLE) section. A “What’s New For You” is also available through your Command Career Counselor to help familiarize yourself with the new features and capabilities.

Approved Active Duty E9 CY 245 Quotas

Approved Active Duty E8 CY 245 Quotas

Sept Navy Advancement Exam E-5 ~ E-6 - AD/FTS, SELRES

UNCLASSIFIED// ROUTINE R 141411Z AUG 20 MID510001625721U FM CNO WASHINGTON DC TO NAVADMIN INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC BT UNCLAS NAVADMIN 230/20 PASS TO OFFICE CODES: FM CNO WASHINGTON DC//N1// INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC//N1// MSGID/GENADMIN/CNO WASHINGTON DC/N1/AUG// SUBJ/2020 MERITORIOUS ADVANCEMENT PROGRAM SEASON TWO// REF/A/MSG/CNO WASHINGTON DC/ 091540ZJAN20// REF/B/MSG/CNO WASHINGTON DC/ 161157ZJUL20// NARR/REF A IS NAVADMIN 005/20, 2020 MERITORIOUS ADVANCEMENT PROGRAM SEASON ONE AND SEASON TWO. REF B IS NAVADMIN 201/20, PROFESSIONAL MILITARY KNOWLEDGE ELIGIBILITY EXAM REVISED BUSINESS RULES.// RMKS/1. This NAVADMIN updates reference (a) and announces the policy and guidance for calendar year (CY) 2020 Season Two Meritorious Advancement Program (MAP) for Active and Full-Time Support Sailors. As announced in reference (a), due to the successful implementation of the MAP automation in Navy Standard Integrated Personnel System (NSIPS) and Fleet feedback, the time allocated for commands to approve MAP candidates during CY-20 MAP Season Two is reduced from 60 to 45 days, beginning from 1 September through 15 October 2020. 2. MAP will account for approximately 20-percent of total advancements in CY-20 with roughly half of the available quotas allocated for each season. All unused quotas will be factored into the Navy-wide advancement exam (NWAE) cycle. We are maintaining the two-season framework that aligns the MAP with the NWAE to emphasize the intent of MAP in selecting and rewarding the right Sailors. 3. Commands are required to submit their MAP advancement through NSIPS. Commands without access to NSIPS should submit their meritorious certification letters (MCL) via e-mail to their immediate superior in command (ISIC) as outlined in reference (a). The system will use authoritative data to determine eligibility. However, commands are still required to locally validate that MAP candidates have successfully completed the professional military knowledge eligibility examination (PMK-EE) requirement prior to the first day of the MAP season in accordance with reference (b). 4. MAP Quotas. MAP quotas by unit identification code (UIC) will be posted on MyNavy Portal at https://www.mnp.navy.mil/group/advancement-and- promotion/a-enlisted- advancement-resources-and-links, then select the *Websites* tab in the blue banner. 5. MAP Website. Example forms and frequently asked questions can be downloaded via MyNavy Portal at https://www.mnp.navy.mil/group/advancement- and-promotion/a-enlisted-advancement-resources-and-links, then select the *Websites* tab in the blue banner. The list of points of contact for each BSO/echelon II command and list of parent and subordinate UICs can also be found on this website. 6. Point of contact is MyNavy Career Center (MNCC) at (833) 330- 6622 or via email at askmncc(at)navy.mil. 7. This NAVADMIN will remain in effect until superseded or canceled, whichever comes first. 8. Released by Vice Admiral John B. Nowell, Jr, N1.// BT #0001 NNNN UNCLASSIFIED//

The Navy released cycle 106 petty officer advancement results for Selected Reserves (SELRES) Sailors to advance to E-4, E-5 and E-6, August 14.

The bibliography for advancement in rate for the E-7 SELRES February 2021 exam is now available. You can visit my Bibliography for Advancement in Rate page for that and more.

Cycle 106 FY21 SELRES E6 Advancement Quotas

Cycle 106 FY21 SELRES E5 Advancement Quotas

Cycle 106 FY21 SELRES E4 Advancement Quotas

The Navy has canceled petty officer 3rd class advancement exams for the second time this year to limit exposure to the coronavirus, a service statement said. Instead, sailors will be selected for advancement from E-3 to E-4 this fall based on a scoring formula that is heavily based on job performance but also looks at other criteria, the statement said. https://www.stripes.com/news/navy/navy-cancels-fall-e-4-exams-over-coronavirus-concerns-1.640840 Stars and Stripes is making stories on the coronavirus pandemic available free of charge. See other free reports here. Sign up for our daily coronavirus newsletter here. Please support our journalism with a subscription

Ah, ok thanks, there are two, one is "Reg", the other "FTS" Here's an HM example: HM Community Manager: HM-REGNAV Comm Health Slide July 2020.pdf HM-FTSNAV Comm Health Slide July 2020.pdf

This page? https://www.public.navy.mil/bupers-npc/enlisted/community/Pages/default.aspx

The Navy has cancelled fall E-4 advancement exams for active, full-time support and Selected Reserve (SELRES) Sailors and instead will rank order advancement-eligible E-3 Sailors to limit possible exposure to the COVID-19 virus. It's the same method used successfully for this past spring’s active and reserve full-time support E-4 advancements. The only change for the fall cycle will be the addition of SELRES candidates. The Navy has cancelled fall E-4 advancement exams for active, full-time support and Selected Reserve (SELRES) Sailors and instead will rank order advancement-eligible E-3 Sailors to limit possible exposure to the COVID-19 virus. It's the same method used successfully for this past spring’s active and reserve full-time support E-4 advancements. The only change for the fall cycle will be the addition of SELRES candidates. The cancellation was announced in NAVADMIN 222/20 Aug. 7 and impacts all E-4 exams scheduled to be given as part of the Active Duty (AD) and Full Time Support (FTS) Cycle 248 as well as the Selected Reserve (SELRES) Cycle 107, both were originally scheduled for September. The only exception will be those E-4 SELRES in the Prior Service Reenlistment Eligibility – Reserve (PRISE-R) program who will still take exams in order to make their rates permanent. All other eligible E-3 Sailors will be ranked for advancement using an alternative Final Multiple Score (FMS) rank-order method without inclusion of the exam score from a proctored exam. The message also outlined the Navy's plans for administering September's E-5 and E-6 exams on a staggered schedule throughout September as a further precaution against spreading the virus. "The Navy’s advancement team, in coordination with fleet leadership, has developed policy in this naval administrative message to ensure the safety of our Sailors during the COVID-19 outbreak, while still ensuring that all the Sailors we advance have the proficiency, expertise and demonstrated capability to lead at the next level," Chief of Naval Personnel, Vice Adm. John B. Nowell, Jr., said. Using this method to determine who advances, he said, maintains “the high standards and culture of learning that drive our enlisted advancement system.” This means that because the Naval Education Training and Professional Development Center (NETPDC) will not receive E-4 exam answer sheets, it is essential that commands scrub the records of their advancement eligible Sailors to ensure every E-4 Enlisted Advancement Worksheet (EAWs) in the Navy Standard Integrated Personnel System (NSIPS) is accurate and up to date. For active-duty and FTS Cycle 248, commands will have until Sept. 25 to finalize worksheets. Selected Reserve Cycle 107 E-4 EAWs must be completed by Sept. 30. The plan for active and FTS E-5 and E-6 exams is to administer them in separate testing windows throughout September. E-6 exams will happen between Sept. 1-16, with E-5 exams being administered Sept. 17-30. Selected Reserve E-5 and E-6 as well as the E-4 PRISE-R exams will be given between Sept. 1 and Oct. 31. Every effort should be made to spread the administration of the exams evenly throughout each window in order to minimize the number of exam-takers at each administration as well as allowing for maximum physical distancing. Commands are also strongly encouraged to test all candidates for a given rating on the same day to maintain exam integrity. Once exams are given, ESOs are encouraged to expeditiously mail in answer sheet packages to NETPDC and not hold any taken exams until the end of the testing window. This will ensure exams are processed and results are released in a timely manner. The results are anticipated to be released sometime in November 2020. However, the message said this is heavily dependent on accurate worksheets being submitted up front and prompt returning of answer sheets once exams are taken. Direct any questions to the points of contact listed in NAVADMIN 222/20

An update to the Professional Military Knowledge-Eligibility Exam (PMK-EE) mobile application, released Aug. 5, improved functionality for Sailors and upgraded content to match current Navy standards and requirements. Available via the Navy App Locker, version 2.7.3 of the mobile app includes the following updates: - Exam questions and content for all pay grades - Study materials for all pay grades - Preserves the Sailor’s completed progress - Corrected code based issues related to the app upgrade - Improved course completion workflow In March 2020, the Navy Advancement Center (NAC) conducted a PMK-EE Advancement Examination Readiness Review (AERR) in Pensacola to review and update exam questions and bibliographies. “We gathered Fleet Subject Matter Experts (FSMEs) from across the Navy to ensure that rating advancement and promotion eligibility exams were valid and that the bank item content was current, relevant, and correct,” said NAC PMK-EE Team Leader Doc Wallach, Ph.D. Numerous references were also updated to match current policy, programs, standards and recent modernizations to Navy systems and processes. “PMK-EE is now more current, relevant, valid, and incorporates Sailor 2025 initiatives,” said Wallach. In addition to the content update, Sailors will see increased functionality with version 2.7.3. “Sailors will find the improved app to be more user-friendly,” said Wallach. “It will also save progress as Sailors complete each module and provide completion certificates directly to the Sailor’s records.” It is recommended that Sailors continue to save their completion certificates electronically as a backup, said Wallach. In order for Sailors to get the latest version of the PMK-EE mobile app, Sailors must download the update onto their mobile device. “It’s important to note that current course completions will not be affected, and Sailors will not need to repeat already completed courses now that the new content is released,” said Wallach. “That said, if they are in the middle of a module and have not yet completed it, say 15 out of 20 questions, it will not save that progress in the new version of the app.” PMK-EE still consists of 100 questions spread across five sections: Career Information, Leadership and Character, Naval Heritage, Professionalism, and Warfighting and Readiness. “Sailors must take and pass the exam once per pay grade in order to advance to the next-higher pay grade,” said Naval Education and Training Professional Development Center (NETPDC) Command Master Chief Gregory Prichard. “Failure to complete the PMK-EE by the established deadline will result in the Sailor being ineligible to advance.” The current advancement eligibility deadlines for PMK-EE completion are outlined in NAVADMIN 201/20: - January AD/FTS E7 NWAE cycle – prior to Dec. 1 of the previous year - February SELRES E4/5/6/7 NWAE cycle – prior to Jan. 1 of the same year - March AD/FTS E4/5/6 NWAE cycle – prior to Feb. 1 of the same year - August SELRES E4/5/6 NWAE cycle – prior to Jul. 1 of the same year - September AD/FTS E4/5/6 NWAE cycle - prior to Aug. 1 of the same year The mobile app update took several months to complete and included the combined efforts of multiple entities to include NETPDC, PMW-240, Tracen Tech, and the Navy Training Management and Planning System (NTMPS) team. As part of the MyNavy HR Force Development team, NETPDC provides products and services that enable and enhance education, training, career development, and personnel advancement throughout the Navy. Primary elements of the command include the Voluntary Education Department, the Navy Advancement Center and the Resources Management Department. Additional information about NETPDC can be found at https://www.netc.navy.mil/netc/netpdc/Default.html

UNCLASSIFIED// ROUTINE R 071624Z AUG 20 MID510001583650U FM SECNAV WASHINGTON DC TO ALNAV INFO SECNAV WASHINGTON DC CNO WASHINGTON DC CMC WASHINGTON DC BT UNCLAS ALNAV 077/20 MSGID/GENADMIN/SECNAV WASHINGTON DC/-/AUG// SUBJ/ENLISTED APPLICATIONS TO THE U.S. NAVAL ACADEMY// REF/A/DOC/NAVMEDCOM/4APR14// REF/B/DOC/OPNAV/14DEC09// REF/C/DOC/MCO/29OCT15// NARR/REF A IS NAVMED P-117, MANUAL OF THE MEDICAL DEPARTMENT. REF B IS OPNAVINST 1420.1B, ENLISTED TO OFFICER COMMISSIONING PROGRAMS APPLICATION ADMINISTRATIVE MANUAL. REF C IS MARINE CORPS ORDER 1040.43B, APPLICATION FOR NOMINATION TO THE U.S. NAVAL ACADEMY AND NAVAL ACADEMY PREPARATORY SCHOOL.// RMKS/1. The U.S. Naval Academy (USNA) is seeking top performing, energetic male and female Sailors and Marines, active and reserve, who have demonstrated strong leadership for admission to the Naval Academy Class of 2025. Among each USNA class is a corps of prior-enlisted Sailors and Marines who infuse peer-level fleet experience into the Brigade of Midshipmen. Twenty years from now, these young men and women, from all walks of American life will lead our fleet. Commanding Officers (CO) are encouraged to identify motivated enlisted personnel who meet the criteria and may be good candidates for selection to the USNA. 2. Successful candidates will be top-quality Sailors and Marines who fit the following profile: a. Academics. (1) Possess a strong high school grade point average indicating the potential to succeed at the USNA. Fleet applicants ranked in the top 40 percent of their high school class are typically considered competitive. (2) Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) scores taken within the last two years. The SAT is a three-part test consisting of reading, math, and writing. Applicants should aim to score above 500 in reading (verbal) and above 550 in math, with a combined minimum of 1050. There is no recommended score for the writing component, but it may be used for evaluation purposes. For applicants who have taken the American College Test (ACT) within the last two years, scores of 22 in English and 24 in Math are recommended. Potential candidates with SAT or ACT scores that are older than two years or below these guidelines are strongly encouraged to retake the test. (3) Typically completed four years of mathematics, including a strong foundation in Geometry, Algebra, and Trigonometry, four years of English, and one year of Chemistry. Additionally, Physics, Calculus, History, and two years of a foreign language are strongly recommended. Continued education since high school is vital; candidates are encouraged to strengthen their admission application with college courses in higher math and sciences. (4) If schedule permits, applicants are encouraged to complete college courses that display current academic ability. b. Top performers who have demonstrated or possess strong leadership (e.g., past and present Command Junior Sailors/Bluejackets of the Quarter/Year, top 20 percent performers in "A" and "C" schools, class leaders, Honor Guard members, and community volunteers). c. Good moral character and unquestionable loyalty to the United States, as determined by a command interview and military recommendations. d. No record of disciplinary action under Article 15, Uniform Code of Military Justice, or conviction by civil court (except minor traffic violations) during the three years preceding application for admission. Waivers are on a case-by-case basis. e. We are seeking candidates with outstanding physical fitness. In addition to passing the Candidate Fitness Assessment in the USNA application, candidates need to have demonstrated the ability to pass the Naval Academy physical fitness requirements within the last year. The USNA PRT standards (Minimum Passing Scores) are: (1) Curl-ups (Two minutes): 65 (Male/Female); (2) Push-ups (Two minutes): 45 (Male); 20 (Female); and (3) 1.5 mile Run: 10:30 (male); 12:40 (Female). f. Must not have passed their 23rd birthday on 1 July of the year of admission to USNA. g. Must not be married, pregnant, or have incurred obligations of parenthood. 3. Candidates with superior academic performance and strong military backgrounds may receive direct appointments to the USNA. Top performers who need to strengthen their academic background may be selected to attend the NavalAcademy Preparatory School (NAPS) in Newport, RI for one year and receive an appointment to the USNA for the following year. 4. Personnel selected to attend the USNA or NAPS must be medically qualified by the Department of Defense Medical Examination Review Board (DoDMERB) in order to be commissioned as an officer in the Navy or Marine Corps. Once candidates complete 50 percent of the application, their name will be sent to DoDMERB for the physical and eye exams. The candidate will be contacted by Concorde, the DoDMERB contractor, with information on where to receive the physical and eye exams. The Service Member will be contacted by the USNA Fleet Coordinator with information on how to get the physical and eye exam completed at their own Military Treatment Facility as an alternative. Reference (a) provides medical standards. 5. Up to 170 regular and reserve personnel may be appointed to the USNA each year. The deadline to apply to the Class of 2025 is 31 December 2020. The deadline for all completed application documents is 31 January 2021. Applicants are strongly encouraged to complete their application as soon as possible. Packages completed before 31 January 2021 will be reviewed by the Admissions Board as soon as received. Packages will not be reviewed without the CO's endorsement. References (b) and (c) provide guidance. 6. An applicant becomes an official candidate by submitting a preliminary application on-line at www.usna.edu/admissions. A follow-on e-mail back to the fleet applicant will provide them with a candidate number and instructions for completing the full application. The USNA operates on a rolling admissions process and fleet applicants are encouraged to complete their applications early to improve competitiveness. 7. Direct application questions to the Fleet Liaison at (410) 293-1839/DSN 281 or bland@usna.edu, or write to: U.S. Naval Academy, Candidate Guidance Office, Halsey Field House, 52 King George St, Annapolis, MD 21402-1318, Attn: Fleet Liaison. 8. Additional information about the USNA may be obtained at http://www.usna.edu/Admissions/Steps-for-Admission/Active-Duty-Service- Applicants.php. 9. Released by the Honorable Kenneth J. Braithwaite, Secretary of the Navy.// BT #0001 NNNN UNCLASSIFIED//

UNCLASSIFIED// ROUTINE R 071804Z AUG 20 MID510001584288U FM CNO WASHINGTON DC TO NAVADMIN INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC BT UNCLAS NAVADMIN 222/20 PASS TO OFFICE CODES: FM CNO WASHINGTON DC//N1// INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC//N1// MSGID/GENADMIN/CNO WASHINGTON DC/N1/AUG// SUBJ/E-4 THROUGH E-6 FALL (CYCLE 107) SELECTED RESERVE AND (CYCLE 248) ACTIVE-DUTY AND FULL-TIME SUPPORT NAVY-WIDE ADVANCEMENT EXAMINATIONS// REF/A/DOC/BUPERS/19SEP18// REF/B/MSG/CNO WASHINGTON DC/N1/111943ZJUN20// REF/C/MSG/CNO WASHINGTON DC/N1/211828ZMAY20// NARR/REF A IS BUPERSINST 1430.16G, ADVANCEMENT MANUAL FOR ENLISTED PERSONNEL OF THE U.S. NAVY AND U.S. NAVY RESERVE. REF B IS NAVADMIN 167/20, SEPTEMBER 2020 (CYCLE 107) NAVY-WIDE ADVANCEMENT EXAMINATION FOR SELECTED RESERVE E-4 THROUGH E-6 PETTY OFFICERS. REF C IS NAVADMIN 150/20, SEPTEMBER 2020 (CYCLE 248) NAVY-WIDE ADVANCEMENT EXAMINATIONS FOR ACTIVE-DUTY AND FULL-TIME SUPPORT PETTY OFFICERS (E-4 THROUGH E-6).// RMKS/1. In coordination with Fleet Staffs and Fleet Educational Services Officers (ESO), the Navy advancement team has developed a tailored approach to administering the fall Navy-Wide Advancement Exam (NWAE), while ensuring the safety of our Sailors during the COVID-19 outbreak and maintaining the high standards and continued culture of learning that drive our enlisted advancement system. This NAVADMIN amplifies guidance contained in reference (a) and contains exam and cycle administration updates to references (b) and (c). For information on time-in-rate (TIR) eligibility, classified rates, exam ordering and other exam information refer to references (b) and (c). 2. The following applies to Selected Reserve (SELRES), Active Duty (AD) and Full-Time Support (FTS) E-4 candidates. References (b) and (c) apply. a. Final Multiple Score (FMS) Rank Order for E-4 candidates. Administration of E-4 (Cycle 107) SELRES and (Cycle 248) AD and FTS candidates is cancelled. The only exception will be for SELRES E-4 Prior Service Reenlisted Eligibility Reserve (PRISE-R) candidates who must take the exam to make their rate permanent. b. Navy Enlisted Advancement System (NEAS) E-4 candidate records (excluding Cycle 107 E-4 PRISE-R candidates) will be established in the same manner used for Spring 2020 Cycle 247 E-4 candidates. E-3 Sailors eligible to take the fall E-4 Cycle 248 or Cycle 107 exam will be given the opportunity for advancement using an alternative FMS rank-order method, without inclusion of the exam score from a proctored exam. c. Enlisted Advancement Worksheets (EAW). Since Naval Education Training and Professional Development Center (NETPDC) will not receive E-4 answer sheets (with the exception of Cycle 107 E-4 PRISE-R answer sheets), commands must accurately validate, complete and finalize all E-4 EAWs in the Navy Standard Integrated Personnel System (NSIPS). EAW accuracy is critical since NEAS will be reprogrammed to use finalized EAWs rather than the candidate exam answer sheets to create E-4 candidate records. The success of this process will be dependent upon the accurate completion of E-4 EAWs to establish advancement cycle participation. (1) AD/FTS Cycle 248 E-4 EAWs must be completed by 25 September 2020. (2) SELRES Cycle 107 E-4 EAWs must be completed by 30 September 2020. 3. The following applies to AD and FTS E-5 and E-6 fall 2020 exam administrations. a. Administration windows for AD and FTS E-5 and E-6 exams. These exams will be administered utilizing testing windows in the month of September 2020. E-6 exams will take place from 1 through 16 September 2020 and E-5 exams will take place from 17 through 30 September 2020. These testing windows will allow for smaller groups of test takers to ensure that adequate social distancing can be maintained between testers at testing facilities. Administration for all substitute exams will follow guidelines in references (a) and (c). b. Commands/Personnel Support Activity Exam Execution Plan Submission. In order to ensure appropriate COVID-19 mitigation strategies are being implemented, commands will submit their exam execution plans to their Immediate Superior in Command (ISIC) for approval. Personnel Support Detachments (PSD) responsible for administering exams will submit their execution plans to Navy Pay and Personnel Support Center (NPPSC) and to their base commanding officers for approval. Every effort should be made to ensure appropriate COVID-19 mitigation measures are in place, to include, but not limited to, face coverings, adequate social distancing, available hand sanitizer, medical (questionnaire) screenings and temperature checks. c. To the maximum extent practicable, exams for the same ratings should be administered on the same day. Sailors are directed not to discuss exam content after taking an exam to ensure no advancement candidate is disadvantaged in the advancement process. Unauthorized disclosure of exam content may result in administrative and/or disciplinary action. d. Following the administration of exams, it is critical that ESOs expeditiously mail in E-5 and E-6 answer sheet packages to NETPDC (N321). Do not hold exams until the end of the testing window. Prompt return of answer sheets will help ensure results are released in a timely manner. 4. The following applies to SELRES E-5, E-6 and E-4 PRISE-R fall 2020 exam administrations. a. SELRES E-5 and E-6 and E-4 PRISE-R exam administrations will occur from 1 September through 31 October 2020. Administration for all late exams will follow guidelines in references (a) and (b). b. Every effort should be made to spread the administration of the exams evenly throughout the two-month period, in order to minimize the number of exam-takers at any one administration to ensure maximum social distancing. c. Commands/Navy Operational Support Center (NOSCs) Exam Execution Plan Submission. In order to ensure appropriate COVID-19 mitigation strategies are being implemented, commands will submit their exam execution plans to their ISIC for approval. NOSCs and PSDs responsible for administering exams will submit their execution plans to either Commander Navy Reserve Forces Command (CNRFC) or NPPSC and their base commanding officers for approval. Every effort should be made to ensure appropriate COVID-19 mitigation measures are in place to include, but not limited to face coverings, adequate social distancing, available hand sanitizer, medical (questionnaire) screenings and temperature checks. d. Following the administration of exams, it is critical that ESOs expeditiously mail in answer sheet packages to NETPDC (N321). Do not hold exams until the end of the testing window. Prompt return of answer sheets will help ensure results are released in a timely manner. 5. Results. All results are anticipated to be released in November 2020. Release of results is heavily dependent upon commands accurately completing EAWs and promptly processing and returning exam answer sheets. 6. Questions and concerns regarding these policy changes may be referred to MyNavy Career Center at askmncc(at)navy.mil or 1-833- 330- MNCC(6622). 7. Released by Vice Admiral John B. Nowell, Jr, N1.// BT #0001 NNNN UNCLASSIFIED//

WASHINGTON — The Defense Department on Wednesday announced thousands of Tricare beneficiaries will be required to pay new enrollment fees in 2021. Tricare Select Group A retirees will be required to pay new fees starting Jan. 1, 2021. An individual’s monthly enrollment fee will be $12.50 or $150 annually. https://www.stripes.com/news/us/tricare-enrollment-fees-are-set-to-increase-for-many-in-2021-1.640156

UNCLASSIFIED// ROUTINE R 051607Z AUG 20 MID510001567343U FM CNO WASHINGTON DC TO NAVADMIN INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC BT UNCLAS NAVADMIN 220/20 PASS TO OFFICE CODES: FM CNO WASHINGTON DC//N1// INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC//N1// MSGID/GENADMIN/CNO WASHINGTON DC/N1/AUG// SUBJ/FY-21 JUDGE ADVOCATE GENERALS CORPS IN-SERVICE PROCUREMENT PROGRAM SELECTION BOARD// REF/A/DOC/JAG/25APR19// AMPN/REF A IS PROGRAM AUTHORIZATION 111A, JUDGE ADVOCATE GENERALS CORPS IN- SERVICE PROCUREMENT PROGRAM (JAG-IPP)// RMKS/1. This NAVADMIN announces the convening of the Fiscal Year (FY) 2021 Judge Advocate Generals Corps (JAGC) In-Service Procurement Program (IPP) Selection Board no earlier than February 2021. The JAG-IPP provides outstanding, career-motivated enlisted personnel of all ratings, who meet the eligibility criteria, the opportunity to earn a commission in the JAGC. The FY-21 board will accept applications for the funded legal education option (FLEO) and the direct commission option (DCO). 2. This program is open to Active Duty enlisted Sailors and Navy Full-Time Support personnel in any rating or military occupational specialty in paygrades E-5 through E-7 at the time of the application. DCO applicants must have served on active duty for a period of no less than 2 years and no more than 10 years at the time of commissioning. FLEO applicants must have served on Active Duty for a period of no less than 4 years and no more than 8 years at the time legal training begins. Sailors of the individual ready reserve or serving on active duty for special work, active duty for training or on 1 to 3 year recalls are not eligible for this program. FLEO applicants selected for the program must begin legal training no later than September 2021 and prior to the eighth anniversary of their active duty commencement date. Legal training in the program commences as of the date of reporting for duty under instruction at the unit to which the enlisted Sailor is assigned while attending law school. The enlisted Sailor is not required to begin law school courses by this date. All service requirements are statutory and cannot be waived. 3. Reference (a) provides information on authorized program benefits, eligibility, obligated service and program requirements. Where information differs between this NAVADMIN and reference (a), this NAVADMIN takes precedence. The requirement in reference (a) for FLEO applicants to submit at least one law school acceptance letter with the application is replaced by the requirements in paragraph 6c below. No other waivers of application requirements will be granted. 4. Application procedures are provided in reference (a) and this NAVADMIN. Further program information can be found at http://www.jag.navy.mil/careers_/careers/opportunities_ipp.html. 5. Applicants must not have reached their 42nd birthday by the time they commission. This requirement cannot be waived. 6. Amplifying education information for the FY-21 board. a. Law School Admission Test (LSAT) exam score reports are required for all applicants. LSAT score reports may be submitted via separate correspondence after the deadline, but must be received by 15 January 2021. Website screenshots of LSAT scores will not be accepted. b. All applicants must hold a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution at the time of the application deadline. Applicants must submit their official or unofficial transcripts for all degrees earned and a complete list of all schools attended. c. Applicants applying to the FLEO must provide a prioritized list of U.S. law schools accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA) to which the applicant has applied or plans to apply. Applicants are encouraged to apply to more than one school. Applicants must apply to at least one law school in which in-state tuition and fees can be obtained, one law school near the applicants current duty station and one law school located in a fleet concentration area (i.e., Norfolk, VA, Jacksonville/Mayport, FL, San Diego, CA, Pearl Harbor, HI, Bremerton, WA or Washington, D.C.). Applicants must provide a copy of any acceptance letters received prior to the convening of the selection board. d. Applicants applying for the DCO option must have obtained a law degree (juris doctor) from a law school considered by the ABA to be accredited under provisions established by the ABA at the time of their graduation from the law school. e. Applicants for the DCO option must submit a letter or certificate of good standing from the licensing authority admitting the applicant to the practice of law before a federal court or the highest court of a state, a U.S. territory, the commonwealth of Puerto Rico or the District of Columbia. f. All applicants must obtain a conditional release from their enlisted community manager (ECM). To obtain a conditional release, an applicant must submit NAVPERS 1306/7 to their ECM or detailer as appropriate. The FY-21 JAGC IPP selection board will only consider enlisted candidates who have a conditional release included in their program application. 7. Applicants must submit their application electronically via DoD SAFE (https://safe.apps.mil) to navyaccessions(at)navy.mil no later than 2359 EST Tuesday, 1 December 2020. If an applicant requires an exception to the e- submission policy due to operational restrictions, please contact 202-685- 8527 or navyaccessions(at)navy.mil prior to 20 November 2020. LSAT score reports and law school acceptance letters may be submitted via separate correspondence after the deadline, but must be received by 15 January 2021. No other additional or amplifying information will be accepted after the deadline. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed by the board. 8. In line with reference (a), prior to submitting a completed application, applicants are required to complete a structured interview with the JAGC. Structured interviews will be conducted in accordance with policy established by the JAG. Instructions for scheduling a structured interview may be found at http://www.jag.navy.mil/careers_/careers/opportunities_ipp.html. This requirement is separate from and in addition to, the command interview. 9. Point of contact is the Office of the JAG Accessions Program Manager and can be reached at (202) 685-8527/DSN 325 or via e-mail at navyaccessions(at)navy.mil. 10. This message is canceled for record purposes on 30 September 2021. 11. Released by Vice Admiral John B. Nowell, Jr, N1.// BT #0001 NNNN UNCLASSIFIED//

The deadline to complete the PMK-EE advancement requirement was extended to August 31 for Cycles 248 (AD/FTS) and 107 (SELRES). Remember, PMK-EE is required only once per pay grade. If you have already taken it, ensure it is notated on your EAW.

FY-21 Navy Active Duty & Reserves Senior Enlisted Advancement Selection Boards Precepts

Cool, it is here -> FY-21 Navy Active Duty & Reserves Senior Enlisted Advancement Selection Boards Precepts

UNCLASSIFIED// ROUTINE R 301205Z JUL 20 MID510001523459U FM CNO WASHINGTON DC TO NAVADMIN INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC BT UNCLAS NAVADMIN 216/20 PASS TO OFFICE CODES: FM CNO WASHINGTON DC//N1// INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC//N1// MSGID/GENADMIN/CNO WASHINGTON DC/N1/JUL// SUBJ/PROFESSIONAL MILITARY KNOWLEDGE ELIGIBILITY EXAM DUE DATE EXTENSION// REF/A/MSG/CNO WASHINGTON DC/161157ZJUL20// REF/B/MSG/CNO WASHINGTON DC/111943ZJUN20// NARR/REF A IS NAVADMIN 201/20, PROFESSIONAL MILITARY KNOWLEDGE ELIGIBILITY EXAM REVISED BUSINESS RULES. REF B IS NAVADMIN 167/20, SEPTEMBER 2020 (CYCLE 107) NAVY-WIDE ADVANCEMENT EXAMINATIONS FOR SELECTED RESERVE E-4 THROUGH E-6 PETTY OFFICERS// RMKS/1. This NAVADMIN amends references (a) and (b) by modifying the Professional Military Knowledge Eligibility Exam (PMK-EE) due date requirement for Navy-Wide Advancement Examination (NWAE) Cycles 248 and 107. The revised deadline is now 31 August 2020. 2. Due to technical issues, which may have hindered Sailors ability to be marked as PMK-EE complete in the Fleet Management and Planning System (FLTMPS), all E4-E6 candidates, who are required to complete PMK-EE in order to participate in the Cycle 248 Active Duty and Full Time Support NWAE, and the Cycle 107 Selected Reserve NWAE, are granted a PMK-EE due date extension to 31 August 2020. As a reminder, PMK-EE is only required to be completed once per paygrade, not every cycle. 3. For additional information about PMK-EE, go to the MyNavy Portal (MNP) at https://my.navy.mil, select Career & Life Events, Advancement and Promotion page, then scroll down and click on the PMK-EE link. There you can download PMK-EE Smart Sheet detailed supplemental guidance. 4. For questions about PMK-EE that are not answered by visiting MNP, contact the MyNavy Career Center Help Desk at 1-833-330-6622, or via email at askmncc(at)navy.mil. 5. This NAVADMIN will remain in effect until superseded or canceled, whichever occurs first. 6. Released by Vice Admiral John B. Nowell, Jr, N1.// BT #0001 NNNN UNCLASSIFIED//

Thanks for that. I also updated my BIBs page on NavyAdvancement.com to reflect the new Bibs page on COOl. Unfortunately it's not to user friendly. Once there you have to follow the instructions to get your bibs. Bibliography for Advancement in Rate