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Major train heists aren't as common now as they were in the Wild West, but railways still carry some highly sensitive cargo that demands heavy-duty, specialized protection. That's why the U.S. Navy, better known for aircraft carriers, submarines and fighter jets, is adding a sleek new armored train caboose to its arsenal, designed to protect shipments of radioactive waste and house mission-relevant security personnel.
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Big changes are underway in the Navy Reserve as officials take a top-to-bottom look at thousands of units to decide which missions and which jobs make the most sense for the force’s future. So far, it’s led to the elimination of hundreds of positions, but the addition of hundreds of others.
Navy Reserve leaders are about 80% finished with a process that’s examining 6,000 separate military billets, asking whether those positions are the best use of the reserve component’s budget and manpower, and with a focus on the extent to which they contribute to DoD’s broader shift to great power competition.
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A video showing the moments leading up to the crash of an F-35C Joint Strike Fighter that occurred aboard the USS Carl Vinson on Monday is now circulating online.
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New naval guidance for operating under COVID-19 will include shorter isolation periods for those with the virus, as the Navy moves to a fully vaccinated fleet.
The new standard operating guidance, issued Jan. 15 by deputy chief of naval operations for operations, plans and strategy Vice Adm. William Merz, follows guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, which lowered isolation periods for those who were sick with COVID-19.
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The Navy announced its fiscal year 2022 retention goals and a more competitive annual Retention Excellence Award (REA) on January 26 in NAVADMIN 012/22.
“As we move into FY-22, Navy is shifting from a growth trajectory to sustainment, while still aggressively leaning into filling our existing sea duty gaps and focusing on balanced communities to ensure we have the right mix of ratings, pay grades and navy enlisted classifications to meet the mission,” Vice Adm. John. B. Nowell, Jr. said in the message.
New in fiscal year 2022 will be the addition of a “Best in Class” (BIC) award, given to the top command in each of 18 different sea duty platform types. Each platform type will see a winner named from U.S. Fleet Forces Command and U.S. Pacific Fleet.
Future years will see the other operational and shore duty units added to this new class-oriented retention competition. Those not currently eligible under the new BIC competition will still compete to meet the FY22 REA Legacy benchmarks.
Separate benchmarks for each platform class have been set based on the last three years of retention data. A complete list of these goals by platform is in the NAVADMIN.
To be eligible to compete for BIC, commands must meet their platform-specific reenlistment rate benchmarks in Zone A -- up to six years of service, Zone B -- between six and ten years of service, and Zone C -- between 11 and 14 years of service and be at or below the Zone A attrition benchmark of 4 percent. The benchmarks must be met for at least two quarters, or for the fiscal year overall. At the end of the fiscal year, each type commander will evaluate units with the highest overall retention and lowest attrition to determine who will receive the BIC distinction.
“A more competitive REA will encourage leadership engagement at every level to sustain retention, based on the historical averages for similar commands,” Nowell said. “Adding a ‘Best in Class’ winner for each fleet will set a clear expectation that no matter what benchmarks we achieve, there is no limit to retention excellence and that every Sailor counts!”
Moving forward, the new BIC winners will paint their anchors gold and fly a new reverse color REA pennant that is under development (blue, with gold anchor), while commands who meet the REA benchmarks will return their anchors to haze grey and fly the current REA pennant.
In the REA Legacy competition for FY22, the Navy has set the following reenlistment benchmarks: Zone A --62 percent; Zone B -- 68 percent; and Zone C -- 85 percent and be at or below the Zone A attrition benchmark of 4 percent.
Staying Navy doesn’t only mean keeping Sailors in the active force. Active component Sailors who affiliate with the reserve in the same fiscal year will factor into their unit’s retention percentages.
“Simply stated, we cannot build a Navy that can fight and win without our Reserve” Nowell said. “Our Navy’s Reserve team continues to answer all bells and supports every line of effort, from transformation of MyNavy HR to operating forward in remote locations.”
The message also recapped the final retention statistics for fiscal year 2021. “The Navy met FY-21 benchmarks in a challenging environment due to the Fleet’s strong influence in retaining Sailors within both the active and reserve components,” Nowell said.
The Navy exceeded their fiscal year goal in each Zone: Zone A-- 67 percent (57 percent benchmark); Zone B -- 68 percent (67 percent benchmark); and Zone C -- 85 percent (82 percent benchmark). Additionally, Zone A Attrition was 3.6% and 3.8% for US Fleet Forces Command and US Pacific Fleet, respectively. Both are well below the FY-21 Attrition target of 4.5 percent.
“The Navy remains dedicated to attracting, developing, and retaining the right talent,” Nowell said. “Your leadership and engagement are necessary at every level to help sustain and improve upon our retention.”
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The Navy separated 23 active-duty sailors for refusal to get vaccinated against COVID-19, the sea service announced Wednesday.
The 23 separated sailors were all discharged with an honorable characterization of service, according to the Navy’s weekly COVID-19 update. The ranks of the 23 sailors were not immediately clear.
This brings the total number of separations due to COVID-19 vaccination refusal to 45. The other 22 separations were active-duty sailors who were in their first 180 days of service, USNI News previously reported.
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REF/E/DOC/OPNAV/22FEB12//NARR/REF A IS NAVADMIN 254/19, CULTURE OF EXCELLENCE.
REF B IS BUREAU OF NAVAL PERSONNEL CAREER COUNSELOR HANDBOOK.
REF C IS NAVADMIN 095/18, BRILLIANT ON THE BASICS II PART A REVISITING THE
BASICS.
REF D IS NAVADMIN 100/18, BRILLIANT ON THE BASICS II PART B ENGAGEMENT.
REF E IS OPNAVINST 1040.11D, NAVY ENLISTED RETENTION AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT
PROGRAM.//RMKS/1. This NAVADMIN highlights Navy Fiscal Year (FY) 2021 retention
behavior, outlines the FY-22 retention environment, provides FY-22
reenlistment benchmarks and Retention Excellence Award (REA) criteria and
introduces the REA Best in Class (BIC) distinction for certain operational
units. Additionally, it reemphasizes our commitment towards promoting a
culture of excellence in line with reference (a), and the need to retain the
best talent in a forward-operating, diverse and talent-rich Navy team.2. FY-21 Retention Behavior. In FY-21, we achieved the following
reenlistment rates in Zones A, B and C, which included Reserve affiliation
(RA): 67% for Zone A (57% benchmark), 68% for Zone B (67% benchmark) and 85%
for Zone C (82% benchmark). In addition, the Fleets Zone A attrition was
below the FY-21 target of 4.5% or less (3.6% for U.S. Fleet Forces Command
and 3.8% for U.S. Pacific Fleet). We met FY-21 benchmarks in a challenging
environment due to strong Fleet leadership at all levels focusing on
retaining the right Sailors within both the Active and Reserve Component.3. FY-22 Retention Environment. We remain dedicated to attracting,
developing and retaining the very best talent. As we move into FY- 22, we
are shifting from a trajectory of growth to sustainment while still
aggressively working to fill our existing sea duty gaps. This entails
focusing on balanced communities to ensure we have the right mix of ratings,
pay grades and navy enlisted classifications (NECs) to meet the mission.
Your leadership and engagement remains necessary at every level to help
sustain and improve upon our level of retention. Expanding the REA to
include a BIC winner for each Fleet within each class of ship will reward
commands whose retention exceeds established benchmarks, demonstrating that
there is no limit to retention excellence as we continue to maintain an
operationally- effective Navy and mitigate gaps at sea.4. Importance of Reserve Affiliation. Maintaining the best retention
environment for Fleet readiness remains my top priority.
We depend on both the Active and Reserve Components to maintain Fleet
readiness. Simply stated, we cannot build a Navy who can fight and win
without a total force effort. Our Navy's Reserve team continues to answer
every call to action and support every line of effort, from transformation of
MyNavy HR to operating forward in remote locations. Consequently, retention
through RA remains a strategic imperative and will be factored into REA
computations. RA can occur greater than 180 days from Active Duty
separation; however, it must occur within the same FY.5. FY-22 Retention Benchmarks
a. REA BIC. In FY-22, we will begin the first phase of a competitive
REA BIC distinction for certain (Type 2 and Type 4) operational platform
types. In future years, we will expand this concept to other operational
units, and like-commands for shore duty. The BIC distinction will highlight
commands that are optimizing the principles outlined in references (a)
through (c) to retain an operationally-ready, diverse and talented force.
Phase I of the BIC contains 18 platform types as discussed below. Units not
identified to participate in the REA BIC distinction will continue to be
identified as REA Legacy and follow REA benchmarks outlined in5.b below.
(1) Reenlistment rates with RA. Under the BIC category, reenlistment
benchmarks are determined based on a 3-year historical reenlistment rate
average by respective platform that includes RA.
Commands who meet their specific platform reenlistment rate (with
RA) benchmark targets in Zones A, B and C and remain at or below the Navys
Zone A attrition benchmark of 4.0% for at least 2 quarters, or the FY
overall, will be awarded the REA and compete for BIC. Type Commanders
(TYCOMS) will evaluate units with the highest overall retention and lowest
attrition at the end of the FY and utilize related metrics to determine who
will receive the BIC distinction for each class in each Fleet. Those units
identified as BIC will be forwarded to their respective Echelon II command
for release of a recognition message.
(2) FY-22 BIC reenlistment with RA benchmarks are as
follows:
Platform Type ZONE A ZONE B ZONE C
CG 73% 79% 94%
CVN 64% 75% 90%
DDG 72% 79% 94%
EOD 90% 82% 94%
HSC 74% 83% 95%
HSM 76% 80% 94%
LHA and LHD 71% 84% 94%
LPD 72% 78% 94%
LSD 77% 84% 92%
MCM 77% 94% 95%
NMCB 63% 77% 96%
SSBN 75% 86% 91%
SSGN 69% 83% 89%
SSN 67% 77% 87%
VAQ 65% 74% 92%
VAW 74% 81% 95%
VFA 64% 79% 91%
VP 74% 75% 95%
Zone A attrition benchmark is set at 4% or less.
b. REA Legacy. All other Echelon II and III commands must meet or
exceed the following aggregate reenlistment rate and attrition benchmarks to
become eligible for the REA Legacy award:
Zone A (0 TO 6 Years of Service) 62%
Zone B (6 TO 10 Years of Service) 68%
Zone C (10 TO 14 Years of Service) 85%
Zone A Attrition 4% or less6. REA Criteria for both Legacy and BIC. If commands meet or exceed the FY-
22 reenlistment benchmarks, to include Reserve Affiliation, and are at or
below the attrition benchmark, they are eligible to receive the Retention
Excellence Award. The benchmarks must be met for at least two quarters, or
for the FY overall.
a. Computation Exceptions. A zone with zero transactions at or before
expiration of active obligated service (EAOS) will qualify as the percentage
required in that particular zone if the command has qualifying transactions
in the other zones. Only two zones may be allowed to default to the minimum
benchmark in that particular zone.
b. Commands must have, at a minimum, one zone of qualifying transactions
to be eligible for the REA. Exceptions to policy (ETP) may be considered on
a case-by-case basis for small commands with no junior Sailors. Echelon II
commands, type commanders (TYCOMs) and immediate superiors in command (ISICs)
will determine the necessity of an ETP.
c. Loss transactions on a Sailor transferred from a command due to
pending separation, medical or legal hold will reflect on the command the
Sailor was last attached to in an accounting code 100 status.
d. Sailors separated due to other medical reason or disability will not
be counted towards the 4.0 or less attrition benchmark and commands will
utilize reference (b) to adjust computed attrition in Zone A, to be submitted
to their ISIC/TYCOM.
e. Requests for ETPs of any award element in paragraph 5 must be
submitted in writing via the respective ISIC/TYCOM with specific
justification. ETP requests must be signed by the commanding officer (CO).
Requests not positively endorsed at any level will not be considered.
Disapprovals at ISIC or TYCOM level do not need to be forwarded to their
respective Echelon II. ETP final approval authority resides with Echelon II
commands.
f. An eligible command must have a rated Navy Counselor
(Counselor) (NCC) or a billeted Career Counselor with the NEC-806R in order
to be eligible for the REA. In the event the Command Career Counselor (CCC)
billet is gapped or there is an unplanned loss, the command retains REA
eligibility while the ISIC supports the interim CCC in collection and
submission of the FYs retention data.
g. TYCOM and direct reporting counselors will evaluate and submit
eligible commands to their respective Echelon II commands no later than 1
December 2022.7. Legacy REA and BIC Announcement Recognition. Echelon II commands should
announce their FY-22 REA Legacy and BIC recipients following consolidation of
Echelon III and direct reporting command submissions no later than 31
December 2022.
a. Following the announcement message, REA BIC awardees may fly a new
reverse color REA pennant that is under development (blue, with gold anchor)
and paint their anchor gold as applicable. Legacy REA award winners and BIC
contenders who meet benchmarks and who are not selected for BIC distinction
will return their anchors haze grey and fly the current REA pennant (gold,
with blue anchor).
b. Commands not listed as REA recipients who would like an additional
review must submit a request via official correspondence signed by their CO
or executive officer and endorsed by the TYCOM's N1. All additional review
requests must be received by the Echelon II CCC within 30 days of REA message
release.8. Career Counselor of the Year (CCOY): A key to successful execution of
Brilliant on the Basics as detailed in references (c) and (d) is recognition.
CCOY provides a process to recognize CCCs who manage an outstanding Career
Development Program and serve a critical role in the military life cycle of a
Sailor's career. The CCOY program is maintained at the Echelon II level and
is open to rated NCCs and unit CCCs with the NEC-806R.9. Points of Contact
a. Manpower, Personnel, Training and Education, Fleet Career Counselor.
NCCM(SW/AW) Latonya Luter, at (703) 604-5353/DSN 664 or via e-mail at
latonya.luter.mil(at)us.navy.mil.
b. U.S. Fleet Forces, Fleet Career Counselor. NCCM(SW/AW) Crystal Webb,
at (757)836-7780/DSN 836 or via email at crystal.p.webb.mil(at)us.navy.mil.
c. U.S. Pacific Fleet, Fleet Career Counselor.
NCCM(SW/SCW/FMF) Judith Jimenez, at (808) 474-5848/DSN 315 or via email at
judith.jimenez1(at)navy.mil.
d. Fleet Engagement Team (BUPERS-3). Mr. Randy Miller, at
(901) 874-2376/DSN 882 or via email at randy.a.miller4.civ (at)us.navy.mil.
e. Enlisted Force Plans and Policy Branch (OPNAV N132). Mr.
Glenn Arrington, at (703) 604-5089/DSN 664 or via email at
glenn.arrington.civ(at)us.navy.mil.10. Released by Vice Admiral John B. Nowell, Jr, N1.//
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NARR/REF A IS NAVADMIN 099/20, MOBILIZATION PROCESSING OF NAVY RESERVE
PERSONNEL IN SUPPORT OF COVID-19 RESPONSE OPERATIONS.
REF B IS TITLE 10 U.S.C. SECTIONS 12301 THROUGH 12304B.
REF C IS OPNAVINST 3060.7C, NAVY MANPOWER AUGMENTATION GUIDE.
REF D IS CNO NAVIGATION PLAN 2021.
REF E IS OPNAVINST 5400.44A, NAVY ORGANIZATION CHANGE MANUAL.
REF F IS OPNAVNOTE 5400, NOTICE FOR ISIC SHIFT.
REF G IS OPNAVINST 5440.77C, U.S. FLEET FORCES MISSION FUNCTIONS AND TASKS.//
RMKS/1. This NAVADMIN cancels reference (a) and allows for alternate
pathways for the mobilization processing of Sailors in the Ready Reserve
ordered to Active Duty pursuant to reference (b) and for Sailors on Active
Duty preparing to deploy individually in support of overseas
contingencies. Adaptive mobilization (AM) is the use of mobilization
pathways tailored to the mission requirements of the ultimate duty
station. This NAVADMIN establishes AM, provides exceptions to policies that
require mobilizing Sailors to process through Navy mobilization processing
sites commanded by the Expeditionary Combat Readiness Center (EXPCBTREDCEN)
per reference (c), designates Commander, Navy Reserve Force (COMNAVRESFOR) as
the Navy supported commander for Ready Reserve activation and deactivation
and directs the command and control transfer of EXPCBTREDCEN to Commander,
Navy Reserve Forces Command (COMNAVRESFORCOM).
2. AM enables the Navy to respond with speed and quantity of personnel in
support of a large-scale contingency. The AM construct applies to both
Active and Reserve Sailors ordered to serve in individual augmentee (IA)
assignments and establishes a mobilization to billet pathway (MOB-to-billet)
for Selected Reserve (SELRES) Sailors. MOB-to-billet is the activation
(other than for training) of SELRES Sailors to serve in the authorized and
funded manpower billet at the command to which they are permanently
assigned. The establishment of MOB-to-billet processing pathways aligns with
reference (d) to develop a seasoned team of Naval warriors by using the Navy
Reserve Component in critical roles at sea and ashore rather than as IAs.
3. COMNAVRESFOR is designated as the supported commander for Ready Reserve
activation and deactivation processing. This key policy change leverages
COMNAVRESFORs nationally distributed infrastructure of Navy Reserve
Activities to activate SELRES personnel and minimizes the interim stops that
Sailors are required to make between their home of record and their ultimate
duty station during MOB-to-billet and Navy IA mobilizations.
4. COMNAVRESFOR shall
a. Coordinate with the Chief of Naval Personnel (OPNAV N1), Chief of
Navy Reserve (OPNAV N095), Navy Personnel Command and U.S. Fleet Forces
Command (COMUSFLTFORCOM) to update policies and refine procedures necessary
to perform activation and deactivation processing for the Ready Reserve.
b. Provide assessments and recommendations to OPNAV N095 and OPNAV N1 to
improve activation and deactivation policies, processes and procedures that
will enable an effective mass mobilization capability for the Navy. The Navy
will establish the capability to activate 50,000 SELRES personnel within 30
days in order to provide Fleet and Joint commanders the predictability
necessary for effective operational planning.
5. Command and control of EXPCBTREDCEN shall transfer from Commander, Navy
Expeditionary Combat Command (COMNECC) to COMNAVRESFORCOM to align personnel
mobilization support functions under one Navy commander. Authority and
responsibility of type commander (TYCOM) and local area coordinator for
mobilizations (LACMOB) delineated in reference (c) shall transfer from
COMNECC to COMNAVRESFORCOM. Command, TYCOM and LACMOB authorities transfer
consistent with references (e) and (f). Control functions will transfer in a
conditions-based phased process throughout Fiscal Year 2022, concluding on or
about 1 October 2022. Commands that have officially been delegated LACMOB
authority shall retain this authority until superseded or cancelled.
6. Per reference (g), COMUSFLTFORCOM shall maintain roles and
responsibilities as U.S. Navy global force manager and will continue
to serve as CNOs designated executive agent for IA.
7. Reference (c) will be revised and updated to reflect these policy
changes. COMNAVRESFOR and COMUSFLTFORCOM may provide interim guidance that
deviates from reference (c) according to their roles and responsibilities
established with this message.
8. Points of Contact
a. CAPT J. A. Perkins, OPNAV N13R, at (703) 604-5050 or via e-mail at
juliet.a.perkins2.mil(at)us.navy.mil
b. CAPT T. H. Healy, OPNAV N0955, at (703) 614-4384 or via e-mail at
thomas.h.healy.mil(at)us.navy.mil
c. CAPT D. R. Wilkinson, USFF N1B, at (757) 836-5254 or via e-mail at
donald.r.wilkinson12.mil(at)us.navy.mil
d. CAPT J. M. Spagnoli, CNRF N3, at (757) 322-6688 or via e-mail at
joseph.m.spagnoli(at)navy.mil
9. This NAVADMIN will remain in effect until superseded or canceled,
whichever occurs first.
10. Released by Vice Admiral John B. Nowell, Jr, N1, in concurrence with
Vice Admiral John B. Mustin, N095.//
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Deadline for PMK-EE completion for the March exam (Cycle 255) is 31 January, 2022. Remember you only need to successfully complete PMK-EE once per pay grade.
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The Navy and the Marine Corps have started conducting health and safety inspections of more than 62,000 base houses, a move that will allow the services to meet requirements in the 2020 defense policy law.
The inspections, to be conducted by an independent contractor, began last October for the Navy and Jan. 18 for the Marine Corps. They will be completed by October, according to the services.
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The F-35C Lighting II Joint Strike Fighter that crashed on the deck of aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN-70) and injured seven sailors was lost over the edge of the flight deck, U.S. 7th Fleet said early Tuesday in a statement.
The Navy said Carl Vinson was able to resume flight operations shortly after the crash of the F-35.
“An F-35C Lightning II assigned to Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 2, embarked aboard USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) had a landing mishap and impacted the flight deck and subsequently fell to the water during routine flight operations,” the statement said.
“Impact to the flight deck was superficial and all equipment for flight operations is operational. Carrier Air Wing 2 and USS Carl Vinson have resumed routine flight operations in the South China Sea.” -
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SUBJ/ADVANCEMENT EXAMINATION READINESS REVIEW 3RD AND 4TH QUARTER FY-22
SCHEDULE AND IDENTIFICATION OF FLEET SUBJECT MATTER EXPERTS//
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NARR/REF A IS NAVADMIN 229/17, REALIGNMENT OF RESPONSIBILITY FOR RECRUITMENT
AND SELECTION OF FLEET SUBJECT MATTER EXPERTS FOR ADVANCEMENT EXAMINATION
READINESS REVIEWS.
REF B IS MILPERSMAN 1401-020, ADVANCEMENT EXAM READINESS REVIEW (AERR).//
RMKS/1. This NAVADMIN announces the Advancement Examination Readiness Review
(AERR) schedule from April to September 2022. AERR events provide an
opportunity for selected rating subject matter experts from Fleet and shore-
based commands to impact their respective ratings by updating and validating
the examination question bank. Selected chief, senior chief, and master
chief petty officers on Active Duty, Full-Time Support and Reservists
currently on Active Duty for Operational Support may take part in the
process. AERRs enable the Navy to advance the most qualified and rating-
knowledgeable Sailors.
2. AERRs are held at Naval Education and Training Professional Development
Center (NETPDC) in Pensacola, FL. Temporary duty travel (TDY) in support of
AERR events is considered mission critical and is flag officer approved. All
costs pertaining to temporary duty are funded by NETPDC. All travel will be
in line with Department of the Navy regulations at the time of the scheduled
AERR.
3. In line with reference (a), type commanders (TYCOM) and rating sponsors
will recruit rating Fleet subject matter experts (FSME), select AERR
attendees plus two alternate members and provide names and contact
information no less than 45 days prior to the AERR convening date to NETPDC
via e-mail at NETPDC_AERR_mailbox(at)navy.mil with a subject line of AERR
Selectees.
4. The following AERRs are scheduled from April through September 2022 and
are subject to change. AERR schedule is in the following format
Convene Date: Rating (number of FSMEs required)
3 - 9 April AWF (4), ET (6)
3 - 16 April IT (6), OS (6)
10 - 23 April ETN (6), GSE (6)
17 - 30 April AME (6), CM (6), MC (7),
24 - 30 April PR (6), QM (6)
24 April - 7 May CTI (6), GM (6), GSM (6)
1 - 7 May AM (6)
1 - 14 May UT (6)
8 - 14 May AO (6), DC (6), NCR (6)
8 - 21 May ATI (6)
15 - 21 May ETV (6), NCC (6)
15 - 28 May AWA (6), CTN (6)
22 - 28 May RS (4)
5 - 18 June AD (6), ND (6)
12 - 25 June AWE (6), CSS (6), MA (8), YNS (6)
10 - 16 July AWV (6)
10 - 23 July ABF (6), EO (6), TM (6)
17 - 30 July HM (6)
7 - 13 August AS (6)
7 - 20 August CTM (6), FT (6)
14 - 27 August LSS (6), MMN (6)
11 - 17 September ABE (6)
11 - 24 September EA (6)
5. In line with reference (b), nomination waivers with accompanying
justification must be approved by NETPDC prior to TYCOM and rating sponsor
selections. Due to financial considerations, applications from outside the
continental United States will not be approved at this time.
6. To view the most up-to-date AERR schedule, locate a specific rating
selection point of contact and download the AERR nomination package, log into
MyNavy Portal at https://www.mnp.navy.mil/ and select Professional
Resources/Navy Advancement Center/AERR.
7. Point of contact for this matter is the NETPDC Fleet Liaison,
(850) 473-6169/DSN 753 or NETPDC_AERR_mailbox(at)navy.mil.
8. Released by Vice Admiral John B. Nowell, Jr, N1.//
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ADVANCED MILITARY VISUAL JOURNALISM TRAINING PROGRAM 2022//
POC/MCCM MICHAEL LEWIS/CHINFO SEA/LOC: WASHINGTON DC/TEL: COMM: (703) 692
-4704/DSN: 222-4704/EMAIL: MICHAEL.B.LEWIS3.MIL(AT)US.NAVY.MIL//RMKS/1. The Navy is soliciting applications from Mass Communication
Specialists (MC) for the Advanced Military Visual Journalism (AMVJ) training
program for academic year 2022-2023. Class reporting date for both courses
is tentatively scheduled for 25 July 2022 with a projected graduation date of
12 May 2023. We are running a graphics-heavy pilot program this year as
well. Specific portfolio requirements are in paragraph 2d. Applicants may
apply to all three programs by submitting the appropriate portfolio as
outlined in paragraphs 2c. and d.2. Applications must be submitted no later than 4 March 2022. For complete
directions and guidance for electronic submission, contact POC listed above
and in paragraph 7. Applications must include the following:
a. A command endorsement on letterhead summarizing the candidate's
qualifications, including a statement certifying the portfolio is the
sole work of the applicant and recommendation for candidate's acceptance in
the program. Parent commands are responsible for eligibility verification of
endorsed candidates and submission of applicable waivers. Waivers of
prerequisites (e.g., TIS, PG, TOS, etc.) will be considered on a case-by-case
basis. Commanding Officers should address applicant's maturity, ability to
work independently, financial security, and academic ability when
recommending
a nominee, particularly when requesting waivers.
b. An essay explaining why a candidate is interested in the AMVJ
program. Essay should include motivations, influences, expectations, and
post-course desires.
c. A portfolio demonstrating sufficient technical ability to
successfully complete the course. An applicant must submit a portfolio with
communication products from across the full-spectrum of media disciplines.
Candidates must submit a portfolio consisting of eight examples of their
work. Portfolio must contain the following:
(1) One writing product from the Individual Writing category.
(2) Two video products from the Individual Video category.
(3) Four photo products from the Individual Photo category (must have
one picture story and one portrait personality and two photos from the any
other Individual Photo category).
(4) One graphic design product from any of the Individual Graphic
Design categories.
d. Graphics pilot program portfolio requirements. Candidates must
submit a portfolio consisting of seven examples of their work. Portfolio
must contain the following:
(1) One animation product.
(2) Two layout and design products.
(3) Two digital art products.
(4) One identity design product.
(5) One writing product from the Individual Writing category.
e. Each product must follow the rules listed in the category
descriptions found within the standard operating procedure for the Navy Media
Awards.
f. Applicants are required to provide a biography as part of the
submission process. The biography is not part of the selection process but
will be used to identify and introduce the selectees to the faculty and staff
at the University if selected. No biography photo required.3. Prior to acceptance to the program and distribution of orders, applicants
must:
a. Be approved to reenlist or extend in the MC Rating through June 2026.
b. Not reach high year tenure before June 2026.
c. Have a command endorsed 1306.
d. Be within physical fitness assessment standards to include no PFA
failures in the past three years.
e. Not have any civil or Non-Judicial Punishment violations in the past
three years.4. Course scope, prerequisites and portfolio requirements are found in
CANTRAC, which can be accessed via the Navy Education and Training Command
website at https://www.netc.navy.mil/. Click on the CANTRAC icon at the
bottom of the webpage and search for course information using either Course
Identification Number listed in paragraph 1 or the title, Advanced Military
Visual Journalism.5. Applicants in their orders window, and not yet selected for orders, must
contact the detailer with your intentions. Applicants who have executed
orders and are en route to their next command are not eligible. Navy
Personnel Command has the final approval prior to final selection.6. The selection board will convene in mid-March 2022. Selectees will be
notified via Naval message no later than 8 April 2022.7. Point of contact is MCCM Michael Lewis who can be reached by email at
michael.b.lewis3.mil(AT)us.navy.mil or by phone at (703) 692-4704.8. Contact Master Chief Lewis directly for the submission process.
9. Request widest dissemination.
10. Released by RDML C. W. Brown, Chief of Information.//
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Justice Department attorneys filed formal notice with a federal appeals court on Friday, saying they’re challenging a Texas judge’s decision that prohibits the Navy from taking action against 35 special operators who’ve refused the COVID-19 vaccine because of religious objections.
Meanwhile, the government has also filed a new challenge to the Texas court’s jurisdiction, and arguing that the case should be moved to a different federal district court, perhaps one more sympathetic to the Navy’s religious accommodation process.
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An F-35C Lightning II, assigned to Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 2, had a landing mishap on deck while USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) was conducting routine flight operations in the South China Sea, Jan. 24.
The pilot safely ejected from the aircraft and was recovered via U.S. military helicopter. The pilot is in stable condition. There were seven total Sailors injured; three Sailors required MEDEVAC to a medical treatment facility in Manila, Philippines, and four were treated by on-board medical personnel. All three MEDEVACs are assessed as stable. Of the four Sailors treated by on-board medical, three have been released. Additional details and the cause of the inflight mishap is under investigation.8:33 a.m. (HST) - Updated to reflect that all three MEDEVACed Sailors are in stable condition.
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AMPN/REF (A) IS NAVADMIN 234/21, FISCAL YEAR 2021 OCEANOGRAPHER OF THE NAVY
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POC/CRAIG HAWKINS/AGCS/OPNAV N2N6E/TEL: (703) 614-1840
/EMAIL: CRAIG.P.HAWKINS.MIL(AT)US.NAVY.MIL//
POC/THOMAS MONEYMAKER/CAPT/OPNAV N2N6E/TEL: (703) 614-1864
/EMAIL: THOMAS.A.MONEYMAKER(AT)US.NAVY.MIL//
RMKS/1. As announced in reference (a), the 2021 Naval Oceanography Awards
program recognizes Naval Oceanography professionals for expertise,
accomplishments, and leadership in the application of meteorology,
oceanography, hydrography, and precise time and astrometry. The
Oceanographer of the Navy takes pride in announcing the 2021 Naval
Oceanography Awards selectees.
2. The 2021 Captain Richard C. Steere Award selectee is: LTJG Amanda C.
Weber, USN.
3. The 2021 Commander Mary Sears Award selectee is: LCDR Darren L.
Pastrana, USN.
4. The 2021 Chief Aerographers Mate John Dungan Jr. Award selectee is:
AGCS(IW/EXW/AW) Abdul M. Kasimcarew Jr., USN.
5. The 2021 Matthew Henson Award selectee is: Mr. Austin D. Tubbs.
6. Released by VADM Jeffrey E. Trussler, Deputy Chief of Naval Operations
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YOKOSUKA NAVAL BASE, Japan – Military and diplomatic personnel stationed overseas are eligible for free, at-home COVID-19 testing kits the Biden administration began offering every U.S. household on Wednesday.
The administration is purchasing 1 billion of the rapid tests, and the first 500 million are now available for free online at COVIDtests.gov. Every home in the United States can order a set of four free tests that usually ships within seven to 12 days, according to the website.
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The Navy has separated two more sailors due to continued refusal to get vaccinated against COVID-19.
The two separations are sailors who are within their first 180 days of service, according to the weekly Navy COVID-19 update. The Navy has separated 22 sailors so far for vaccine refusal, all of whom were in their first 180 days of service.
The separations are for entry-level sailors, according to the update.
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Every home in the U.S. is eligible to order #44 free at-home COVID-19 tests. The tests are completely free. Orders will usually ship in 7-12 days.
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ASSIGNMENTS. REF B IS NAVADMIN 274/19, SEA SHORE FLOW
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RMKS/1. This NAVADMIN supports references (a) through (c) and announces the
assignment optimization plan for active component and training and
administration of reserve (TAR) chief petty officers (CPOs). Commander, Navy
Personnel Command (COMNAVPERSCOM), Enlisted Assignment Division (PERS-40)
will work with the Fleet readiness integrators (FRI), type commanders
(TYCOMs) and budget submitting office (BSO) N1 staffs to evaluate all CPOs
assigned to billets with incorrect paygrades or those who are not aligned to
funded billet requirements. The goal of this optimization plan is to ensure
our most experienced enlisted Sailors are aligned to billets which
specifically need their training, leadership and experience. This plan will
lead to the realignment of CPOs into billets appropriate to their skills and
experience.
2. COMNAVPERSCOM will host a virtual senior enlisted manning summit in
Millington, TN from 28 February to 4 March 2022. In person groups supporting
the virtual summit will be governed by the applicable health protection
condition restrictions, see local guidance for specifics. During
registration for the summit, attendees have and will be provided with
specific risk mitigation instructions. The aim of this summit will be to
review all CPO assignments, with the goal of aligning the maximum number of
chiefs to chief billets. This summit will allow Fleet and TYCOMs to work
with COMNAVPERSCOM to fill their most impactful gapped billets.
a. Enlisted Readiness and Placement Branch (PERS-4013) provided a list
of misaligned CPOs to the FRIs. The FRIs distributed the list of misaligned
Sailors to the TYCOM and BSO N1s. Prior to the summit, PERS-4013 will
evaluate CPO billet requirements in MyNavy Assignment (MNA) and, if the
billets are filled by Sailors outside of the billet paygrade, the incumbent
may be realigned to an in-paygrade requirement or placed in excess aboard the
current command.
This will ensure that personnel assignment stakeholders have a clear demand
signal of valid CPO requirements. After completion of the summit, if CPOs
are identified for movement, PERS-4013 will submit personnel manning action
requests via MNA. If there are no near-term movements required, Sailors
may have their projected rotation date (PRD) adjusted to enter the order
negotiation window earlier than their current PRD.
(1) CPOs who have their PRD adjusted will be considered a sea or
shore roller based on a ratio of sea and shore duty billets available within
their paygrade.
(2) CPOs should expect to negotiate for orders to fill an in-paygrade
requirement in all follow on assignments.
b. Enlisted manning stakeholders identified in paragraph 1 shall review
misaligned personnel, as well as Fleet billet vacancies, and provide their
recommendations for action at the manning summit.
c. Fleet readiness concerns will guide all decisions and actions, but
each move will be considered on a case-by-case basis to minimize impacts to
our Sailors and their families.
d. The movement of realigned personnel will begin in the April 2022
timeframe.
3. The summit precept requires participants to maintain integrity without
prejudice or partiality for all Sailors evaluated. Each participant must pay
particular attention to each Sailor and billet to ensure that they are
meeting the intention of CPO optimization. During deliberations,
participants may discuss any negative impacts a realignment may have on the
command or the Sailor. Before any decisions are made, TYCOM/BSO and FRIs
will provide their input. If the requested actions are within one FRI, the
FRI will make final decisions. If the requested action involves more than
one FRI and there is a disagreement, the manning control authority will make
the final decision. A copy of the precept will be provided to the
participants by the summit coordinators.
4. Fleet activities shall continue evaluating MNA alignments to ensure that
Sailors are accurately aligned aboard the current activity. CPOs should be
aligned to billets for their specific paygrades. If Sailors of any paygrade
need to be realigned to another billet, the command activity manning manager
(AMM) should submit a member realignment request in MNA. If the MRR is
approved, PERS-4013 will update the alignment. AMMs should reach out to
their command placement coordinator in PERS-4013 with any issues, questions
or concerns.
5. Key messages
a. Sailors. We are working to better align our enlisted supervisors to
billets which require their skills and experience. The emphasis on
operational readiness and unit prioritization reflect our identity as a sea
service. We must preserve the readiness of the Fleet and ensure that CPOs
are optimally assigned to meet mission readiness. We will take each Sailors
personal considerations into account, but I know that this may induce
additional hardship for some Sailors and their families, and I sincerely
thank them for their service and sacrifice.
b. Commands. Commanders, commanding officers, executive officers and
command master chiefs must ensure their Sailors understand the intent of this
message.
6. To register for the CPO manning summit, participants should contact one
of the following summit coordinators:
CDR Eric Lull, eric.h.lull.mil(at)us.navy.mil 901-874-4360
ITCM LaToya Bauman, latoya.m.bauman.mil(at)us.navy.mil 901-874-3753
NCCS Shanika Jones, Shanika.d.jones.mil(at)us.navy.mil 901-874-4583
7. Points of Contact. For specific questions, please contact your PERS-4013
placement coordinator, rating detailer or the MyNavy Career Center at
askmncc(at)navy.mil or 1-833-330- MNCC(6622).
8. Released by Vice Admiral John B. Nowell, Jr., N1.//
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President Joe Biden announced Thursday that he has ordered a new deployment of some 120 active-duty military medical troops into hospitals overwhelmed with coronavirus patients in six states as the United States faces its highest-ever spike in cases and hospitalizations.
The deployment of mostly doctors and nurses is part of an increased federal response to the omicron variant of the coronavirus, the most infectious version of the disease since the pandemic spread worldwide in early 2020. The new military medical teams deploying will go to hospitals in Michigan, New York, New Jersey, Ohio, Rhode Island and New Mexico — joining another 350 medical troops sent into U.S. hospitals across the nation since Thanksgiving, the president said.
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