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UNCLASSIFIED// ROUTINE R 111158Z SEP 19 FM CNO WASHINGTON DC TO NAVADMIN INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC BT UNCLAS NAVADMIN 211/19 PASS TO OFFICE CODES: FM CNO WASHINGTON DC//N1// INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC//N1// MSGID/GENADMIN/CNO WASHINGTON DC/N1/SEP// SUBJ/PERMANENT CHANGE OF STATION MOVE IMPROVEMENTS - PHASE THREE// REF/A/MSG/CNO WASHINGTON DC/171240ZJUL19// REF/B/MSG/CNO WASHINGTON DC/061834ZAUG19// REF/C/MSG/CNO WASHINGTON DC/061749ZAUG19// NARR/REF A IS NAVADMIN 161/19 PERMANENT CHANGE OF STATION MOVE IMPROVEMENTS. REF B IS NAVADMIN 183/19 PERMANENT CHANGE OF STATION IMPORVEMENTS PHASE TWO. REF C IS NAVADMIN 184/19 - GOVERNMENT TRAVEL CHARGE CARD USE DURING PERMANENT CHANGE OF STATION TRAVEL.// RMKS/1. This NAVADMIN announces Phase Three of permanent change of station (PCS) move improvements offered through MyPCS Mobile. Reference (a) announced plans to improve the PCS experience for Sailors and their families. Included in the initial Phase was the launch of MyPCS Mobile, which provides Sailors a personalized PCS checklist on a mobile- enabled website accessible on personal government mobile devices, tablets, laptops and desktops. Reference (b) announced Phase Two which included the rollout of Lean Orders and the PCS Entitlements Calculator. Reference (c) announced the optional use of the government travel charge card during PCS travel for a pilot population. 2. MyPCS Travel Voucher. Phase Three introduces a fully automated and electronic travel voucher capability for Sailors available on personal and government mobile devices, tablets, laptops and desktops. During a move, Sailors can upload images of receipts using their mobile device, complete a user-friendly travel voucher prepopulated with basic information available from their record, electronically sign the travel voucher and make it available electronically to their Command Pay and Personnel Administrator (CPPA) for review and release for payment by the Travel Processing Center (TPC). The following capabilities are now available on MyPCS Mobile: a. Sailors will be able to: (1) Create a travel voucher for member only, member and dependents, or dependents only (2) Review and edit personal information (3) Enter the travel itinerary (4) Add expense(s) for reimbursement (to include the images of supporting documentation (e.g. receipts) uploaded from a mobile device) (5) Print and save the travel voucher (6) Acknowledge the voucher via electronic signature and electronically submit to their CPPA. b. The CPPA, using their desktop, will be able to: (1) View a command list of pending travel vouchers (2) View a travel voucher under a Travel Voucher Wizard including: (a) Pertinent Sailor information (b) Travel/payment information (c) Dependent voucher (d) Travel itinerary (e) Reimbursement items and supporting documentation (f) Sailor acknowledgment (3) Approve a travel voucher as the Approving Official (4) Recycle a travel voucher - send back to the Sailor for correction (5) Print and save the travel voucher (6) Upload the approved travel voucher into the Transaction Online Processing System (TOPS) for processing at the TPC. Ultimately, with a future capability release, the CPPA will be able to forward electronically the approved voucher to the TPC within the integrated Navy Personnel and Pay (NP2) system itself. 3. Similar to the other components of MyPCS Mobile, the MyPCS Mobile Travel Voucher can be accessed using any mobile device. With this new capability, Sailors can now navigate the PCS move experience via their mobile browser using commercial-grade Multi- Factor Authentication (MFA) credentialing, which enables CAC-free access. MyPCS Mobile Travel Voucher completes the end-to-end support this tool provides Active Duty Sailors and their families during the PCS move process and is a significant addition to a growing toolbox that empowers Sailors with the information and resources needed to improve how they navigate Navy career and life events like a PCS move. 4. As MyPCS mobile capability expands, the options to access appropriate online resources for Sailors and command representatives also expand. CPPAs who function as the Approving Official for travel vouchers should acquaint themselves with all available training resources. The agency/command/activity granting the CPPAs Travel Vouchers or Sub voucher approving authority (Departmental Accountable Official) shall be documented using the Appointment/Termination Record Authorized Signature (DD Form 577). CPPAs, using their desktop, can access the MyPCS training material under the MyPCS User Productivity Kit (UPK) from the following locations: a. The Navy App Locker: https://www.applocker.navy.mil b. MyNavy Portal (MNP): https://www.mnp.navy.mil 5. Sailors are encouraged to review these new features in MyPCS Mobile or MNP regardless of transient status. Sailors and families are also encouraged to download the MyNavy Family application to find authoritative information to assist in navigating various aspects of military life. Go to the Navy application locker at https://www.applocker.navy.mil. 6. Contact MyNavy Career Center (MNCC) for any issues or to provide feedback at 833-330-MNCC/6622 or via e-mail at ask MNCC(at)navy.mil. 7. Released by Vice Admiral John B. Nowell, Jr, N1.// BT #0001 NNNN UNCLASSIFIED//

Secure Access File Exchange (SAFE) has been added to the "Chiefs Selection Board Preparation" page. It replaces AMRDEC.

E4 Sailors eligible for advancement will take the Navy-wide Advancement Exam (NWAE) on Thursday, September 12. The exam is 175 job-specific questions that are directly tied to Occupational Standards. E7-E9 rating subject matter experts review exam questions, verify exam bibliographies and write new questions to make sure exams represent the job knowledge required to advance to the next-higher paygrade. Exams are scored using a norm-reference standard where the Sailor's exam score is a numerical representation of how well he or she did on the exam compared to peers. Scores range from 20 to 80, with an 80 going to the Sailors that get the most questions correct. Performance mark average is the other Final Multiple Score (FMS) element that has the most weight, and is based on the average advancement recommendations from the commanding officer(s). Advancement opportunity is based on two primary factors: 1) FMS standing among peers, and 2) vacancies (quotas) at the next-higher paygrade.

UNCLASSIFIED// ROUTINE R 101946Z SEP 19 FM CNO WASHINGTON DC TO NAVADMIN INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC BT UNCLAS NAVADMIN 210/19 PASS TO OFFICE CODES: CNO WASHINGTON DC//N2N6// MSGID/GENADMIN/CNO WASHINGTON DC/N2N6/SEP// SUBJ/DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE SECURE ACCESS FILE EXCHANGE// REF/A/GENADMIN/211659ZNOV18// REF/B/GENADMIN/131455ZMAR19// NARR/REF A IS NAVADMIN 283/18 ON LOSS OF AMRDEC SAFE. REF B IS NAVADMIN 063/19 UPDATE ON AVAILABLE SECURE FILE EXCHANGE// POC/AUGELLI/CAPT/OPNAV N2N6G/EMAIL: VINCENT.A.AUGELLI(AT)NAVY.MIL// RMKS/1. As a follow-up to references (a) and (b), this NAVADMIN serves as notification of a new Department of Defense (DoD) enterprise Secure Access File Exchange (SAFE) capability. DoD SAFE is available at https://safe.apps.mil and offers a no-cost, enterprise-wide method of securely transferring large files. This is the general use replacement for the Army Aviation and Missile Research Development and Engineering Center (AMRDEC) SAFE website. 2. Features include online exchange of data files (up to 8 GB) between DoD, other governmental, and civilian agencies. The service offers encryption capability for sensitive information to include For Official Use Only (FOUO), Personally Identifiable Information (PII) and Protected Health Information (PHI). DoD SAFE is approved for unclassified data exchange only. 3. Alternative methods of information exchange outlined in reference (a) remain valid options, except for the discontinued Army Research Laboratory Safe Access File Exchange (ARL SAFE). Commercial information technology service alternatives are not authorized. All parties are encouraged to exercise the best practice of sharing links rather than large files when practical. Chief Information Officers and security managers are responsible to ensure all practices comply with regulations governing PII/PHI and other content. 4. Released by VADM Matthew J. Kohler, Deputy Chief of Naval Operations for Information Warfare, OPNAV N2N6.// BT #0001 NNNN UNCLASSIFIED//

JACKSONVILLE, Florida (NNS) -- As personnel in Navy Region Southeast return after Hurricane Dorian, the command offers details on reimbursement of expenses for those who were evacuated as authorized by Rear Adm. Gary Mayes, commander of Navy Region Southeast. Per Diem – the money authorized to cover lodging, food, and incidentals – is authorized to be paid to evacuees at the rate of the approved safe-haven location. Navy Region Southeast established safe haven locations around Tallahassee, Florida; Atlanta, Georgia; Columbia, South Carolina; and Tampa, Florida. As an example, the daily rates for Tallahassee are $102 for lodging, $56 for food, and $5 for incidentals. Anyone who evacuated to locations, outside of the approved safe haven location for their command, will only be reimbursed at the safe haven per diem rates. Reimbursement for meals is based on the number of authorized travelers and paid out at the approved rate. However, there are calculations to determine maximum amounts for families. Receipts for meals are not required however; we strongly recommend you keep them. Travel expenses to evacuate are similar and are only reimbursed up to the safe-haven location. Travel to the safe haven in a personal vehicle is reimbursed at $0.58 cents per mile. Once the military evacuee receives notification from their appropriate Routing/Reviewing Official, they may access Defense Travel System to complete their travel authorization and voucher for reimbursement. Military evacuees will need a copy of your NAVPERS 1070/602 (Dependency Application/Record of Emergency Data), itemized lodging receipts in the traveler’s name, Evacuation Lodging Reimbursement Certification Form (if claiming lodging), and receipts for claimed expenses of $75 or more. Civilians will need: DD Form 1351-2 (Travel Voucher), DD Form 1610 (TDY Orders), bank routing and account information for direct deposit, Evacuation Lodging Reimbursement Certification form (if claiming lodging), itemized lodging receipts in the traveler’s name, and receipts for claimed expenses of $75 or more. Commands may establish a schedule to create and issue the evacuation orders for travel claims, so evacuees are urged to maintain contact with the parent command. Personnel are reminded that evacuation entitlements will end upon return to home station or at 11:59 p.m. Sept. 8 – whichever is earlier. If authorized to evacuate, military and civilian employees should maintain all travel and lodging receipts to ensure proper reimbursement. For help understanding how to submit for reimbursement, applicable rates or eligibility; go to your local Fleet and Family Support Center (FFSC) or call 1-866-293-2776 to be directed to the appropriate FFSC. Command administrative offices are also a vital resource to help clarify evacuation and reimbursement issues, and will be the primary authority for review and approval of claims. The Navy Family Accountability and Assistance System (NFAAS) has established a needs assessment module on the NFAAS website to enable hurricane-affected personnel to document their status and request assistance if needed. Go to https://navyfamily.navy.mil or call (877) 414-5358 to file a request for help.

From Naval Education and Training Command Public Affairs PENSACOLA, Fla. (NNS) -- The Final Multiple Score (FMS) Calculator app is ready for download after undergoing a redesign that complements the MyNavy Portal FMS Calculator. The app, which calculates projected FMS for E-3 through E-6 Sailors who are eligible for advancement to paygrades E-4 through E-7, hit the app stores Sept. 5. “It’s a simple, single-screen display that enables users to populate FMS elements with data representing individual accomplishments and other required data that helps Sailors determine their advancement potential,” said Master Chief Electronics Technician (Nuclear) Greg Prichard, command master chief, Navy Advancement Center. The app features dropdown menus that allow users to change inputs to explore “what if” scenarios. For example, if Sailors believe they may complete an associate or bachelor’s degree prior to the next advancement cycle, they can enter the data to determine if the addition of the degree will place their score above the minimum cut score from the previous exam cycle. This release includes the latest FMS minimum cut scores for the spring 2019 advancement cycles. The release also includes changes in the FMS formulas and implementation of NAVADMIN 312/18, as well as the Reporting Senior’s Cumulative Average (RSCA) Performance Mark Average (PMA) policy. The RSCA PMA calculation will be included in the automated Enlisted Advancement Worksheet (EAW) application starting with the Fall 2019 cycles (Cycles 105 and 244). Active and Reserve candidates competing for advancement to chief petty officer will not use RSCA PMA until the 2020 advancement cycles. Two other changes of note include Individual Augmentee (IA) points and Pass Not Advanced (PNA) points. Based on current operational requirements, the awarding of IA points for E-4 through E-6 candidates will no longer be factored into the FMS. To reward superior rating knowledge, PNA points for E-4 through E-6 candidates will continue to be added when the FMS is computed. However, in an effort to allow first- time test takers an opportunity to compete on a more equal level, PNA points will continue to be awarded for the top 25 percent of eligible candidates, but PNA points will only accumulate for the three previous advancement cycles. Current PNA points from previous cycles will be retained. “The goal is provide greater weight to performance measures and reward talented Sailors who show sustained superior performance,” said Prichard. “This aligns with MyNavy Human Resources’ strategy to improve the way Sailors manage their careers.” The Navy’s Sea Warrior Program (PMW 240) produced the app and Tracen Technologies Inc., a company that specializes in integrated mobile and web solutions, developed the software.

The Navy Advancement Center has been without Internet connectivity and email since Wednesday, August 28th. Issue resolve date is unknown. We are currently unable to respond to commands impacted by Hurricane Dorian, unless via telephone. ESOs and command leadership can call 850-473-6148 for assistance. Exam administration date changes due to inclement weather must be approved by PERS in accordance with BUPERSINST 1430.16G.

UNCLASSIFIED// ROUTINE R 281815Z AUG 19 FM CNO WASHINGTON DC TO NAVADMIN INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC BT UNCLAS NAVADMIN 201/19 PASS TO OFFICE CODES: FM CNO WASHINGTON DC//N1// INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC//N1// MSGID/GENADMIN/CNO WASHINGTON DC/N1/AUG// SUBJ/FISCAL YEAR 2020 ENLISTED TO MEDICAL DEGREE PREPARATORY PROGRAM ANNOUNCEMENT// REF/A/DOC/BUMED/7MAY15// REF/B/MSG/CNO WASHINGTON DC/171350ZJUL17// NARR/REF A IS BUMEDINST 1500.31, UNIFORMED SERVICES UNIVERSITY OF THE HEALTH SCIENCES ENLISTED TO MEDICAL DEGREE PREPARATORY PROGRAM. REF B IS NAVADMIN 177/17, NUCLEAR TRAINED SAILOR APPLICATIONS TO OFFICER COMMISSIONING PROGRAMS AND MODIFICATION TO FY-19 NUCLEAR LIMITED DUTY OFFICER IN-SERVICE PROCUREMENT BOARD PROCESS.// RMKS/1. This NAVADMIN solicits applications and provides guidance for the Fiscal Year 2020 (FY-20) Enlisted to Medical Degree Preparatory Program (EMDP2). 2. The EMDP2 is a 2 year undergraduate education program open to Sailors of all ratings who meet eligibility requirements in line with reference (a). The EMDP2 is a partnership between the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USUHS) and the Military Services to provide an opportunity for highly motivated, academically promising enlisted Service Members. The EMDP2 consists of intensive coursework, preparation and mentoring to prepare students for application to medical school. Upon completion of the program, successful students will be competitive for acceptance to U.S. medical schools. 3. Selectees are assigned to the USUHS in Bethesda, MD for a 2 year period. Individuals selected for the EMDP2 program will remain on active-duty while completing coursework and will receive pay, allowances, benefits and privileges of their current paygrade. Selectees will receive permanent change of station orders to USUHS for the entire length of the course. All school expenses (i.e., books, tuition, labs, etc.) will be paid by USUHS for the entire length of the course. 4. Deadline for submission of applications for FY-20 enrollment is 1 November 2019. Application packages must be postmarked on or before the deadline date. No additional documents or packages will be accepted after this date. The selection board will convene in December 2019. All application requirements are specified in reference (a). 5. Strict adherence to package submission requirements will be a primary factor for selection. Applicants must review their package in its entirety before submitting. A minimum score of good on the latest physical fitness assessment and qualifying Scholastic Assessment Test/American College Test scores are required. 6. This NAVADMIN does not modify any previous guidance contained in reference (a) regarding selective reenlistment bonus. 7. Applicants assigned to a nuclear training command or who hold a nuclear Navy enlisted classification (N13O, N13S, N14O, N14S, N15O, N15S, N16O, N16S, N23O, N23S, N24O, N24S, N25O, N25S, N26O, N26S, N59X, N89X) must obtain conditional release from nuclear field duty prior to submitting an EMDP2 application for consideration for the FY-20 board in line with reference (b). To obtain a conditional release, applicants must submit an Enlisted Personnel Action Request (NAVPERS 1306/7) to the Nuclear Propulsion Program Manager (OPNAV N133) via the detailer at Enlisted Nuclear Power/Submarine assignments (PERS- 403). The FY-20 board will only consider nuclear- enlisted candidates who have a conditional release included in their EMDP2 application. 8. Applications should be mailed to: Bureau of Medicine and Surgery Office of the Hospital Corps (M00C5) 7700 Arlington Blvd Falls Church VA 22042-5113 9. Point of contact is HMCM Joseph Rawson, Office of the Hospital Corps, Bureau of Medicine and Surgery, at (703) 681-4334 or via e- mail at joseph.d.rawson.mil(at)mail.mil. 10. Released by Vice Admiral John B. Nowell, Jr, N1.// BT #0001 NNNN UNCLASSIFIED//

Education is an element of the Final Multiple Score (FMS). Sailors who attain an Associate Degree earn two FMS points, and a Bachelor's Degree is four points. It's never too early to begin working towards your education goals!

It is critical that you complete your Enlisted Advancement Worksheet (EAW) prior to the worksheet close dates. === CYCLE 105 EAW CLOSE DATE: E4-E6 – Exams administered in August close on Sept 2, 2019 CYCLE 244 EAW CLOSE DATES: E6 – Exam Date of September 5 will close on Sept 6, 2019 E5 – Exam Date of September 12 will close on Sept 13, 2019 E4 – Exam Date of September 19 will close on Sept 20, 2019 === Commands that use the wet signature hard copy worksheets are still required to complete each Sailor's online EAW in NSIPS. No data will be available in Navy Enlisted Advancement System (NEAS) if commands do not complete an EAW for Cycle 105 or 244. Enlisted Advancement Worksheet - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

E3-E5 Sailors participating in Reserve Cycle 105 or Active Duty Cycle 244 must validate their advancement worksheet to ensure Final Multiple Score and eligibility factors are correct. In the past, the process was done with paper worksheets and was a fully manual procedure. Now, the online Enlisted Advancement Worksheet (EAW) allows quick access online for Education Services Officers (ESOs), command representatives and Sailors. EAW is automated and pulls from authoritative data. Ships at sea with disconnected operationas will continue to use paper worksheet validation processes, with ashore support to complete each Sailor's EAW. For information on how to access and validate your EAW, check out the EAW tutorials on the NSIPS splash page. https://nsipsprod-sdni.nmci.navy.mil/nsipsclo/jsp/index.jsp Your EAW will be locked after you take the exam, at which time all data and information will be transferred back to the Navy Enlisted Advancement System for processing. Your ESO has to route the EAW to you before you can validate and digitally sign. For more information, refer to NAVADMIN 316/18.

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August 2019 Vol III - Mustang Lariat

UNCLASSIFIED// ROUTINE R 061749Z AUG 19 FM CNO WASHINGTON DC TO NAVADMIN INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC BT UNCLAS NAVADMIN 184 /19 PASS TO OFFICE CODES: FM CNO WASHINGTON DC//N1// INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC//N1// MSGID/GENADMIN/CNO WASHINGTON DC/N1/AUG// SUBJ/GOVERNMENT TRAVEL CHARGE CARD USE DURING PERMANENT CHANGE OF STATION TRAVEL// REF/A/MSG/CNO WASHINGTON DC/171240ZJUL19// REF/B/DOC/JTR/1JUL19// REF/C/DOC/DODI/JUN19// REF/D/DOC/DOD/MAR18// NARR/REF A IS NAVADMIN 161/19 PERMANENT CHANGE OF STATION MOVE IMPROVEMENTS. REF B IS THE JOINT TRAVEL REGULATIONS. REF C IS VOLUME 4 TO THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE INSTRUCTION 5154.31 GOVERNMENT TRAVEL CHARGE CARD REGULATIONS. REF D IS THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT REGULATION (FMR) 7000.14R.// RMKS/1. This NAVADMIN announces the Government Travel Charge Card (GTCC) pilot program and provides policy and guidance for optional use of the GTCC during Permanent Change of Station (PCS) travel. This pilot is part of Phase Two of the PCS move improvements initiative outlined in reference (a). Use of the GTCC is another step forward in improving the PCS experience for Sailors and their families. Further details regarding PCS move improvements are contained in reference (a). Commanders will ensure widest dissemination of this new policy. All Sailors who elect to participate in this pilot program must read this message in its entirety to ensure they understand this new process. 2. This pilot program is effective upon release of this NAVADMIN. Those choosing to participate must meet the following requirements: a. Existing GTCC cardholders b. CONUS-to-CONUS PCS orders only c. Single or traveling with accompanied dependents d. PCS travel must be less than 30 days total of authorized travel including enroute temporary duty under instruction e. Active Duty Navy only (1) This does not apply to: (a) Accession, separation or retirement orders (b) Civilian personnel (c) Selected Navy Reserve (d) Individual Mobilization Augmentee (e) Individual Ready Reserve Navy 3. The intent of the GTCC pilot is to provide another means in addition to an electronic funds transfer/direct deposit (EFT/DD) travel entitlement advance to reduce or eliminate Sailors out-of- pocket expenses during a PCS move. While advances remain an option, GTCC provides the benefit of immediate access to travel entitlements without having to request an advance or to manage the funds in execution. 4. Policy details. a. Use of the GTCC is authorized for the following travel expenses (see reference (b) for additional information): (1) Temporary Lodging Expense at the old or new permanent duty station (PDS) (2) Fuel for a Privately Owned Vehicle (POV), when POV is the authorized mode of transportation (3) Lodging and meals enroute (4) Dislocation Allowance (DLA) related expenses normally used to establish a household (5) Automatic Teller Machine (ATM) withdrawals. Note: ATM fees are not a separately reimbursable expense b. GTCC use is not authorized in the following cases: (1) GTCC use cannot be combined with an EFT/DD travel advance (2) Personally procured moves (PPM), formerly known as do- it- yourself (DITY) moves (3) Commercial airfare for PCS travel. Commercial airfare will continue to be booked by the Navy Passenger Transportation Office (NAVPTO) and paid for by a centrally billed account (4) Personal travel arrangements incurred during leave in conjunction with orders. See section 040504 of reference (c) for further details. c. Regardless of the option elected, all travelers must submit a travel claim within 5 working days of reporting to their new PDS. 5. Process details. a. The PCS process begins when the Sailor receives PCS orders. Whether the Sailor chooses to use the GTCC or not, individuals must contact their Command Pay and Personnel Administrator (CPPA) to initiate the PCS Application for Transfer and Advances (NPPSC Form 1300/1). The Sailor will receive an estimate of the travel entitlement from the CPPA, helping the Sailor to decide whether they should consider participating in the GTCC pilot program. b. Following the interview with the CPPA, Sailors choosing to participate in the GTCC pilot program should inform their command GTCC Agency Program Coordinator (APC). Participating Sailors are required to check-out with the GTCC APC prior to departing on PCS orders. The GTCC APC will: (1) Confirm Citibank has activated the account 10 days prior to the approved detaching date, allowing GTCC use for temporary lodging (2) Confirm Citibank placed the account into a PCS Mission Critical status for the duration of the PCS period (3) If the Sailor is receiving the DLA entitlement, confirm the approved Merchant Category Code (MCC) Group has been activated to allow use of the GTCC for DLA related charges (i.e., expenses normally related to establishing a new household) (4) If applicable based on the PCS cost estimate provided by the CPPA, increase the GTCC credit limit if the estimated cost of travel exceeds the current GTCC credit limit 6. Cardholder Instructions. a. Use of the GTCC in excess of the estimated PCS travel entitlement could result in a personal indebtedness to the US Government b. There are several advantages and protections provided by the GTCC compared to private credit cards. Some of these protections are: (1) No interest charges on the account (2) Available temporary increases to meet mission requirements (3) APC and Citi Customer Service Support (4) Use of PCS Mission Critical status to ensure payment is not due until after check-in (5) No delays due to processing of a traditional travel advance (6) Automatic travel accident insurance (7) Automatic common carrier baggage insurance c. Any cardholder who requires assistance during the PCS travel period should contact their detaching command GTCC APC. If the Sailor has already reported to the new PDS, contact the new PDS GTCC APC. Citi Customer Service should be contacted by calling the number on the back of the GTCC if the cardholder is unable to reach their GTCC APC. d. Misuse. Commanders/Supervisors will ensure travel cards are used only for official travel related expenses. Examples of misuse include, but are not limited to: (1) Expenses unrelated to PCS travel (2) ATM cash withdrawals made more than 3 days prior to official government travel (3) Intentional failure to pay undisputed charges in a timely manner e. Cardholders must submit travel vouchers within 5 working days of arrival at the new PDS as outlined in reference (d). When the travel voucher is complete, ensure the split-disbursement option is selected if GTCC was used during your PCS move. 7. You can anticipate future expansion of the program after assessment of this pilot with the goal of expanding use of the GTCC for PCS to the widest possible population of Sailors and their families. 8. CPPA/GTCC APC/Travel Office instructions will be issued separately by program offices. 9. All Sailors and families are encouraged to download the MyNavy Family application to find authoritive information to assist in navigating military life. The application can be found in the Navy application locker at https://www.applocker.navy.mil. 10. Released by Vice Admiral John B. Nowell, Jr, N1.// BT #0001 NNNN UNCLASSIFIED//

The February 2020 Reserve Chief Petty Officer exam bibliographies are now available for download. https://www.navyadvancement.com/navy-advancement/bibliography-advancement-rate.php

UNCLASSIFIED// ROUTINE R 061834Z AUG 19 FM CNO WASHINGTON DC TO NAVADMIN INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC BT UNCLAS NAVADMIN 183/19 PASS TO OFFICE CODES: FM CNO WASHINGTON DC//N1// INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC//N1// MSGID/GENADMIN/CNO WASHINGTON DC/N1/AUG// SUBJ/PERMANENT CHANGE OF STATION MOVE IMPROVEMENTS - PHASE TWO// REF/A/GENADMIN/CNO WASHINGTON DC/171240ZJUL19// REF/B/GENADMIN/CNO WASHINGTON DC/061749ZAUG19// NARR/REF A IS NAVADMIN 161/19 PERMANENT CHANGE OF STATION MOVE IMPROVEMENTS. REF B IS NAVADMIN 184/19 - GOVERNMENT TRAVEL CHARGE CARD USE DURING PERMANENT CHANGE OF STATION TRAVEL.// RMKS/1. This NAVADMIN announces the rollout of two new Permanent Change of Station (PCS) planning and execution capabilities designed to improve and simplify the PCS process - Lean Orders and the PCS Entitlements Calculator. Reference (a) announced plans to improve the PCS experience for Sailors and their families. Included in the initial phase was the launch of MyPCS Mobile, which provides Sailors a personalized PCS checklist on a mobile- enabled website accessible on personal and work mobile devices, tablets, laptops and desktops. Reference (b) announced the beginning of phase two of the PCS move improvements initiative with a pilot program for the optional use of the government travel charge card during PCS travel. 2. Lean Orders. Lean orders are a streamlined, simplified and plain language orders format that provides Sailors and their families the essential information required to execute a PCS move, all conveniently available on a mobile device via MyPCS Mobile and on a desktop via MyNavy Portal (MNP). Lean orders are only available for viewing by active-duty Sailors in receipt of PCS orders. Full-text legacy formatted orders will also be available on the MyPCS Mobile and on MNP. Both lean and legacy orders must be read in their entirety. An example and tutorial of lean orders is available for viewing via MyPCS Mobile through the Navy App Locker at https://www.applocker.navy.mil or via MNP at https://www.mnp.navy.mil/group/assignment-leave-travel/mypcs. 3. PCS Entitlements Calculator. The PCS Entitlements Calculator is a tool available to assist Sailors and their supporting Command Pay and Personnel Administrators (CPPA) to calculate PCS travel entitlements for planning purposes. All are encouraged to check applicable references when computing estimated travel entitlements and to be mindful that travel rules and entitlements are subject to change. This tool will also prove helpful to Sailors when they fill out their travel claim at their new permanent duty station to ensure the claim disbursement is the correct amount. The PCS Entitlement Calculator is available at https://www.mnp.navy.mil/group/assignment-leave-travel/mypcs. 4. Phase three of the PCS move improvement series introduces an automated travel claim capability in MyPCS Mobile scheduled for early September. Sailors will be able to complete a fully electronic travel voucher on their personal mobile device. They will be able to upload receipts, complete a voucher that has been prepopulated with basic information, electronically sign and provide to their CPPA for final processing. 5. All are encouraged to review these new features in MyPCS Mobile or MNP even if not presently executing a PCS move. 6. Contact MyNavy Career Center for any issues or to provide feedback at 833-330-MNCC/6622 or via e-mail at askMNCC(at)navy.mil. 7. All Sailors and families are encouraged to download the MyNavy Family application to find authoritive information to assist in navigating military life. The application can be found in the Navy application locker at https://www.applocker.navy.mil. 8. Released by Vice Admiral John B. Nowell, Jr, N1.// BT #0001 NNNN UNCLASSIFIED//

Thanks for the heads up @NavyNC1 Membership https://www.public.navy.mil/bupers-npc/boards/activedutyenlisted/Documents/FY-20 AD/FY20 AE7 MEMBERSHIP2.pdf

UNCLASSIFIED// ROUTINE R 011955Z AUG 19 FM CNO WASHINGTON DC TO NAVADMIN INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC BT UNCLAS NAVADMIN 176/19 PASS TO OFFICE CODES: FM CNO WASHINGTON DC//N1// INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC//N1// MSGID/GENADMIN/CNO WASHINGTON DC/N1/JUL// SUBJ/2019 MERITORIOUS ADVANCEMENT PROGRAM SEASON TWO AND AUTOMATION UPDATE// REF/A/MSG/CNO WASHINGTON DC/081549ZFEB19// REF/B/MSG/CNO WASHINGTON DC/201604ZDEC18// NARR/REF A IS NAVADMIN 031/19, 2019 MERITORIOUS ADVANCEMENT PROGRAM. REF B IS NAVADMIN 313/18, PROFESSIONAL MILITARY KNOWLEDGE ELIGIBILITY EXAM BUSINESS RULES.// RMKS/1. This NAVADMIN provides guidance for the 2019 Meritorious Advancement Program (MAP) Season Two from 1 September through 31 October 2019 for Active-Duty, Full-Time Support and Canvasser Recruiter Service Members and contains the new automation process for MAP nominations within the web version of Navy Standard Integrated Personnel System (NSIPS). 2. 2019 MAP Season Two Guidance. Continuing from 2019 MAP Season One, the following initiatives remain in effect: 10 percent of the total fiscal year 2019 advancement quotas have been allocated to 2019 MAP Season Two, alignment with the Navy-wide advancement exam cycle, elimination of the redistribution season, approval to use E-4 quotas to advance any E-1 through E-3 Service Members to the next higher pay grade on a one-for-one basis and meritoriously advancing Service Members who are in a frocked status. The controlled rating process will be eliminated for 2019 MAP Season Two due to minimal impacts to community health. For additional guidance regarding MAP eligibility, quota substitutions, professional apprenticeship career track Service Members and Recruiter of the Quarter Program please visit MyNavy Portal (MNP) 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, select *MAP* and then select the *2019 MAP Season Two Info Sheet* tab. 3. MAP Automation Process. In support of Sailor 2025, MAP is transitioning from a manual submission process to an automated process within NSIPS. This iteration covers the Active Component and a future system update will cover the Reserve Component. 4. NSIPS Web Afloat Users. Commands without access to NSIPS must submit their MAP nomination request via e-mail directly to their immediate superior in command (ISIC), type commander (TYCOM) or budget submitting office (BSO)/echelon II command using the Meritorious Certification Letter (MCL). The letter must be signed by the commanding officer and should address any exceptions to policy (ETP) and/or additional quotas requested. Sample MCLs and detailed information regarding the NSIPS web afloat user process can be found via MNP at the *MAP* tab and then select the *Meritorious Certification Letter (MCL) Template* and *Offline Process*. 5. MAP Automation Changes. MAP enhancements will have a significant impact to the advancement process and polices as outlined in reference (a). The following changes will be implemented on 1 September 2019: a. Quota usage, modifications and distribution will be managed within the NSIPS environment. BSO and command quotas have been uploaded into NSIPS and can be found under the quota summary report tab. Quotas can also be found via MNP at the *MAP* tab and then select the *MAP Quotas*. b. The current paper MCL process will be replaced by an eligibility and nomination list in NSIPS. Commands are now required to submit their MAP advancement through NSIPS and are no longer permitted to submit paper MCLs to the Navy Personnel Command, Enlisted Advancement Branch. Commands without access to NSIPS should submit their MCLs via e-mail to their ISIC as detailed in paragraph 4. The system will use authoritative data to determine eligibility. However, commands are still required to locally validate that MAP candidates have completed the professional military knowledge eligibility examination requirement by 1 September 2019 as outlined in reference (b). c. Additional quotas can be requested using the quota request option. Commands must contact their BSO to determine timeline for additional quota requests. All commands are authorized to request quotas from their BSO/echelon II command, via their ISIC and TYCOM, whether or not command quotas are authorized. d. The system will automatically determine if an ETP is required, using predetermined criteria. Service Members in ratings requiring security clearances and rates/pay grades requiring time in rate (TIR) waivers will be automatically routed for adjudication. The request will be routed through the ISIC, TYCOM and BSO/echelon II command using a hierarchical workflow. However, nuclear-trained Service Members must have an E-5 TIR date of 1 July 2017 or earlier to be eligible for advancement to E-6 during 2019 MAP Season Two. NSIPS will not automatically generate an ETP for nuclear-trained Service Members who do not have sufficient TIR. If a command desires to advance a nuclear-trained Service Members not meeting the TIR requirement, the ETP must be routed to Director, Military Personnel Plans and Policy via Nuclear Program Manager. e. The MAP hierarchy structure in NSIPS provides the routing workflow between senior and subordinate commands within each respective chain of command and also establishes security requirements when determining system access. Commands are highly encouraged to validate the accuracy of their command hierarchy using the unit identification code (UIC) hierarchy tab within NSIPS and submit all inquiries and change requests via e-mail to altn_map(at)navy.mil. f. NSIPS web afloat users are required to follow the procedures outlined in paragraph 5c to request additional quotas and paragraph 5d for ETP guidance. 6. Account Access and Roles. Commands with access to NSIPS are directed to set up their MAP user roles in preparation for 2019 MAP Season Two, which will commence 1 September 2019. Commands with allocated MAP quotas are required to have the command reviewer and command reporting senior user roles established by 31 August 2019. ISICs, TYCOMs and BSO/echelon II commands must also designate a command reviewer and command reporting senior to support subordinate command MAP advancement requests as delineated in the MAP hierarchy structure in NSIPS. For account access, initiate the System Authorization Access Request Navy (SAAR-N) form from the NSIPS menu, *New Users* link. The title, command reporting senior is not meant to be the commanding officer. Rather, the role must be filled by an E-7 or above (or the civilian equivalent), who completes a SAAR-N form and Appointment/Termination Record-Authorized Signature (DD Form 577). The remaining user roles only require the completion of the SAAR-N form. Additional information regarding user roles and access requirements can be found via MNP at the *MAP NSIPS User Guide* tab. 7. Tutorials. Training modules for MAP are posted on the NSIPS main page beneath the training section. These tutorials include topics associated with user roles and detailed procedures to perform various MAP tasks. 8. MAP Website. Example forms, frequently asked questions and points of contact for each BSO/echelon II command and list of parent and subordinate UICs can be downloaded via MNP at the *MAP* tab. 9. The point of contact is MyNavy Career Center (MNCC) at (833) 330-6622 or via e-mail at askmncc(at)navy.mil. 10. This NAVADMIN will remain in effect until superseded or canceled, whichever comes first. 11. Released by Vice Admiral John B. Nowell, Jr, N1.// BT #0001 NNNN UNCLASSIFIED//

@PO1Oz, you're putting out some good info, thank you very much. This is the stuff the early birds will reap their reward in that they don't have to rush and can concentrate on other stuff. Folks, don't forget SSP! Thanks again

Hope you get all of that fixed!

Yes, a supercharged brag sheet. You will have so much material you can pick & choose the cream of the crop when it comes time! And you can annotate what needs updating or fixing way before the last minute.

Interesting, I almost forgot about that.