Washington – Bravo Zulu Chiefs! Congratulations on this well-earned, life-changing, momentous milestone in your Navy career. Becoming a member of the mess is an epic accomplishment, and one for which you and your families should be justifiably proud.
You are joining an elite team. Navy Chiefs represent a long line of committed leaders – leaders who were ready when they were needed, and who responded to the nation’s call during periods of conflict and peace. MCPON Delbert Black, Chief Edwin Hill, Chief Donald McFaul, Chief James Williams – they are only a few inspirational chiefs who wore the same anchors you’ve donned, and are immortalized in U.S Navy warships that bear their names. We honor their sacrifices and legacies every day.
Legacies you now symbolize. In addition to earning your anchors, each of you were selected for important reasons, through one of the most competitive screening processes in any service. More than you likely realize, you will now directly contribute to the totality of the Navy Reserve’s readiness to compete and win in conflict. You will be a critical enabler of our ability to fight tonight if that is what the nation asks of us.
As a chief, you are no longer evaluated solely on your individual performance…now you are responsible, and accountable, for the performance of the team you lead, and those you mentor and cultivate. You are expected to look out for others, as they…your sailors, other members of the mess, and the wardroom…look out for you.
I expect each of you strive to be an ideal chief petty officer. And to embody the characteristics of the giants who served before you. Those who have proudly served our Navy for nearly two and a half centuries, winning wars and deterring adversaries in the age of sail, the age of steam, and every maritime period culminating with today’s Navy. For the United States to continue leading as the world’s premier power, the Navy will factor heavily in our future, and we need motivated, well-honed, and well-trained commands to perform our global missions. And I know from experience that without an effective chief’s mess, a command cannot succeed - and yet with an effective chief’s mess, a command cannot fail.
Across the Navy, every day since the 1893 establishment of the rank of chief petty officer, the phrase “Ask the chief” has preceded any significant task. Why? Because for 128 years, any aspiring chief, before donning anchors, was required to prove their worth. In demonstrating their competence and potential, they proved that they were worthy of the mess. They proved their strong leadership, work ethic, and competence. The chief’s mess only accepts the best, and we are expecting the best from you.
You will not be alone as you accept more leadership and the associated responsibility that accompanies it. The leaders that trained and mentored you during your career will remain invested in your success. The families and employers that gave you the strength, motivation, flexibility, and resiliency to reach this leadership level as you matured in your Navy journey will remain equally engaged. Stay in touch with all of them – mentoring is a two-way street.
I expect you to make big decisions every day, with one goal in mind – warfighting readiness. We must be ready on day one. To be clear, I need you to deliver fresh perspectives on the policies and procedures guiding your command, every day. Compliance, which I consider the minimum target threshold, is far from excellence – your target is, and always will be, excellence.
And it's incumbent that the khaki team within your organization is united and leads actively from the front. To build and reinforce a culture of excellence, you must enforce standards relentlessly and consistently.
There is no room for mediocrity or sub-standard performance in your operations. But it goes deeper than that. The way we interact with one another directly impacts the environment of the command, which in turn, impacts the success or failure of every mission. So I’m counting on you to eliminate discrimination, extremism and inequity from our service should you encounter it. Work with your mess to find new ways to combat destructive behaviors. Those thoughts and actions have no place in our Navy, or our Navy family. Your sailors depend on you. Your leaders depend on you. We depend on you to achieve mission success.
As a Reserve Force, we have done, and continue to do, much to be proud of. But we have much more to do. We’re going to ask you to make hard decisions. To think and lead. To assist those young sailors, junior officers and leaders around you and create a unified, trained team. One team, one fight.
Chiefs, once again, congratulations. Welcome to the mess and to our khaki team. Celebrate with your shipmates, families, and friends…and remember, we have high expectations for you.
Thank you for what you have done and will do in support of our Sailors and the Force. Now let’s get busy out there.
Respectfully,
Vice Adm. John B. Mustin Force Master Chief Petty Officer
Chief of Navy Reserve and Tracy L. Hunt (SW/EXW/AW)
Commander, Navy Reserve Force Navy Reserve Force
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As many as 19,000 active-duty Marines and Navy sailors chose not to get vaccinated against the coronavirus by their shared Nov. 28 deadline, a dilemma for military leaders who have threatened to expel personnel refusing to comply with the Biden administration’s mandate.
In both services, the number of holdouts is around 9,500, according to official counts. And while the Marines’ margin of 5 percent unvaccinated had been anticipated, it was an unexpected outcome for the Navy, which in announcing its final tally this week acknowledged that officials had uncovered last-minute “discrepancies” with its data-tracking system that revealed a larger pool of unvaccinated sailors than had been projected. As recently as last week, official data showed that 99.8 percent of sailors had at least one shot by last Sunday’s deadline. The true number is just over 97 percent.
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BREMERTON, Wash. - When U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Tessa Hazard chose to become a respiratory therapist, part of the specialty allure was a limited chance of deployment.
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WASHINGTON — About 97.2% of active-duty sailors are at least partially vaccinated against the coronavirus, the Navy said Tuesday, two days after the service’s deadline for the entire force to get the shots.
That percentage is lower than the Navy reported last week. On Nov. 24, the Navy said 99.8% of active-duty sailors had received at least one dose of the vaccine. A week prior, the service reported 99.7% of its active-duty force were partially vaccinated.
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23 minutes ago, AS3 Alkire-Bentler said:
My NavyHr posted a comment saying quotas Dec 6 results Dec 10 but then deleted the comment shortly after. So I’m not sure those dates are valid.
Interesting thank you.
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A 47-year-old Navy reservist is the latest member of the U.S. armed forces to die from complications of COVID-19, the coronavirus respiratory disease.
Petty Officer 1st Class William E. Matthews, an electronics technician from Lewisville, Texas, died Nov. 24, according to a Navy Reserve Force news release issued Monday.
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RMKS/1. The Navy League of the United States presents safety awards annually
to recognize innovative safety efforts of individuals, units, or
organizations that have reduced fatalities and mishaps among Department of
the Navy Sailors, Marines, and Civilians. The Admiral Vern Clark and General
James L. Jones Safety Awards will be presented to Navy and Marine Corps units
and individuals whose actions have significantly improved the United States
Navy’s and United States Marine Corps safety culture.
2. The nomination period for the Fiscal Year 2021 Navy League Safety Awards
is now open. Nominations must be submitted electronically to the Navy League
by 15 February 2022, to be considered. Information on eligibility, criteria
for selection, and instructions for accessing the award submission portal are
available on the Navy Leagues website: https://seaairspace.org/safety-
awards/.
3. Award winners will be announced during the Navy League Sea-Air-Space
Exposition, which will be held 4-6 April 2022, at the Gaylord National Resort
and Convention Center, National Harbor, MD. Award winners will receive a
commemorative scroll and a cash award.
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So someone contacted me with a question. They were wondering if the Nov 28 COVID vaccine deadline has anything to do with the delay and the quotas/ results? I could see the possibility of the quotas changing where rates are impacted so good question.
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Fall E-4 - E-6 Active Duty & Full-Time Support Results Discussion
I made this thread for the many people who are asking about the fall exam. I am not privy to when the results will be release but maybe someone has some scuttlebutt on what the delay is all about.
Do you have some scuttlebutt?
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NARR/REF A IS MILPERSMAN ARTICLE 1306-907, NAVY CEREMONIAL GUARD.
REF B IS DOD DIRECTIVE 5210.55, Department of Defense Presidential Support
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RMKS/1. This NAVADMIN solicits motivated officer (O-3 through O-5) and
enlisted (E-4 through E-8) applicants for duty with the U.S. Navy Ceremonial
Guard. Interested volunteers who meet the below criteria, and as required by
references (a) through (c), are eligible to apply for billets as early as 15
months from their projected rotation date.
2. Established in 1931, the U.S. Navy Ceremonial Guard is the official
ceremonial unit of the Navy. Located in Washington, D.C., the primary
mission of the Ceremonial Guard is to represent the service in presidential,
Joint Armed Forces, Navy and public ceremonies in the National Capital Region
and around the world. Members of the Navy Ceremonial Guard participate in
some of the most prestigious ceremonies including presidential inaugurations,
State Funerals and arrival ceremonies for foreign officials in our nation.
In addition, the Navy Ceremonial Guard conducts all funeral honors for Navy
personnel and dependents buried in Arlington National Cemetery. Elements of
the command, such as the U.S. Navy Drill Team and Color Guard, regularly
represent the Navy in public events across the country.
3. Volunteers must be strong leaders who are ready to serve as role models
to large numbers of junior Sailors. Volunteers must always operate with
maturity and tact and be an exceptional and disciplined representative of the
U.S. Navy, both on and off-duty. They must have impeccable appearance,
excellent military bearing and meet the following height requirements (waived
on a case by case basis for exceptional candidates):
a. Male: minimum 6 feet.
b. Female: minimum 5 feet 10 inches.
4. Volunteers must meet the minimum qualifications contained in reference
(a) and the following additional requirements:
a. No driving under the influence/driving while intoxicated convictions
within last five years.
b. No excessive debt. The command financial specialist should evaluate
the debt-to-income ratio of the member.
c. Be able to participate in public ceremonies without glasses
(contact lenses are acceptable).
d. Be capable of strenuous marching, drilling and prolonged standing.
e. Possess facial features free of acne, scars and other unusual
distinguishing features.
f. Must be a U.S. citizen and hold a valid secret clearance.
g. Volunteers must have the following additional qualifications:
(1) No trait below 3.0 for the past three evaluation periods.
(2) Be high-caliber individuals ready to serve as sharp military
role models for junior members.
(3) Overall physical fitness test category good low or higher and
within body composition assessment standards.
5. Interested enlisted candidates meeting the above requirements must submit
a completed Enlisted Personnel Action Request (NAVPERS 1306/7) to their
rating detailer via their commanding officer, requesting release to shore
special programs for assignment to the U.S. Navy Ceremonial Guard. Once
released, the shore special programs detailer will release a screening
message to the command with application requirements. Once the application
package is received and reviewed, a telephone interview will be arranged with
the U.S. Navy Ceremonial Guard Command Master Chief. Because of the
challenging nature of duty onboard the U.S. Navy Ceremonial Guard, enlisted
Sailors whose records reflect that they have succeeded in this assignment may
be viewed positively on future enlisted advancement boards.
6. Interested officer candidates should contact their detailer and review
references (a) through (c) for specific requirements. A telephone interview
will be arranged with the U.S. Navy Ceremonial Guard Commanding Officer.
7. All applicants must submit a copy of their last three officer fitness
reports or enlisted evaluations, full length official photograph in the
uniform of the day and last three physical fitness assessment cycle results.
8. Additional information may be found on the U.S. Navy Ceremonial
Guard website at:
https://www.cnic.navy.mil/regions/ndw/about/ceremonial_guard.html.
9. This NAVADMIN will remain in effect until superseded.
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The Defense Department is launching a new body to coordinate investigation of UFO sightings in restricted airspace, amid concerns that the flying objects could threaten flight safety and national security.
In a memo released Tuesday, Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen Hicks announced the creation of a group to lead government efforts to “detect, identify and attribute objects of interests,” which are formally known as unidentified aerial phenomena but commonly called UFOs.
The body, known as the Airborne Object Identification and Management Synchronization Group, will be a successor to the Navy’s UAP task force and its work will be overseen by senior military and intelligence community officials.
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REVISION 2 DOD GUIDANCE FOR CORONAVIRUS DISEASE 2019 VACCINATION
ATTESTATION, SCREENING, TESTING, AND VACCINATION VERIFICATION.
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REF I IS SECNAV INSTRUCTION 5211.5F, DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY PRIVACY PROGRAM.
POC/OPNAV/CAPT STEVEN TARR III, (703) 614-9250//EMAIL:
STEVEN.TARR1.MIL(AT)US.NAVY.MIL
RMKS/ 1. Purpose. This NAVADMIN implements the reference (a) requirement to
conduct screening testing of service members who have not been vaccinated
against the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19).
2. Applicability
2.a. This guidance applies to Active and Reserve Component service members
who have not been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in accordance with
references (a), (b), and (c), including those who have an exemption request
under review or who are exempted from COVID-19 vaccination and are entering
a Department of Defense (DoD) facility.
2.b. Guidance for testing unvaccinated government civilians and contractors
will be released separately. Until this guidance is issued, current guidance
per reference (a) applies and Commanding Officers and Officers in Charge
continue to be authorized broad discretion in applying additional measures
as they deem necessary, including applicable elements of this NAVADMIN.
3. Policy Guidance
3.a. Weekly testing. Reference (a) mandates that unvaccinated service
members will be subject to screening testing for COVID-19 at least weekly
when entering a DoD facility that includes the service members normal place
of work. This testing will commence for Navy service members when the
following two conditions have been met: (1) no earlier than the active-duty
vaccination deadline of 28 November 2021 or the reserve deadline of
28 December 2021, as applicable to the individuals component; and, (2) the
command has the required supplies to administer testing per this
NAVADMIN. For purposes of this NAVADMIN, facility is a Navy-administered
building, vessel, or other enclosed indoor area where official business is
conducted. For vessels, this guidance applies whether the vessel is underway
or in port. Additionally, the term work space includes all areas where
official business takes place, to exclude entry areas such as the Quarterdeck
where testing/screening may be conducted if necessary to avoid inclement
weather, security concerns, or other reasons that such screening cannot be
performed outdoors.
3.b. Exception for service members working remotely. Unvaccinated service
members who work remotely full time, or who perform duties in facilities or
work spaces periodically (less-than-weekly basis), are not subject to weekly
testing. However, prior to entering a Navy facility or work space, these
service members must provide a negative result from a test performed within
the preceding 72 hours per paragraph 4.
3.c. The testing requirements in paragraphs 3.a. and 3.b. apply to each
facility or work space entered. Meeting the requirements to enter one
facility or work space does not guarantee entry into any other facility or
work space without specific coordination and approval. See paragraph 4.e.
below. For example, if an unvaccinated service member assigned to command 1,
who meets command 1 weekly testing requirements, must attend a meeting
at command 2, that service member must also meet command 2 testing/entry
requirements on the day of entry, unless prior approval has been obtained
from command 2.
4. COVID-19 testing requirements and reporting for unvaccinated service
members.
4.a. Commanding Officers and Officers in Charge will execute the screening
testing requirement with COVID-19 self-collection kits or self-tests per
paragraph 3 above for all unvaccinated service members within their chain of
command, and any unvaccinated visiting service members entering their work
spaces.
4.b. Screening self-collection kits or self-tests do not require medical
support to complete or to document test results. Organizations and service
members must follow Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and manufacturer
guidelines for these tests.
4.c. When required, the screening test shall be administered and results
received before the service member proceeds to the facility work area.
4.d. Organizations should provide for on-site testing to the maximum extent
possible. See paragraph 6 for test ordering and budget guidance. However,
if on-site testing is not feasible, service members may perform self-testing
or provide the results from a public, community, or commercial testing
center. If the service member incurs costs, commands shall refer to
reference (d) for procedures to reimburse the service member. Tests
conducted in conjunction with diagnostic, travel, or other requirements meet
the intent of this NAVADMIN. All testing must meet the following
requirements:
4.d.(1) The test kit must be authorized or approved by the FDA.
This includes test kits listed as authorized by the FDA under an Emergency
Use Authorization (EUA).
4.d.(2) If not covered by the requirements of weekly testing in paragraph
3.a., the test must have been performed within the preceding 72 hours.
4.d.(3) The service member must retain documentation of the results of the
test and present it upon request of supervisors and facility entry control
personnel. Required information includes the service members name, the date
and time the test was conducted, the commercial trade name (brand name) of
the test, and the result (i.e., positive or negative). This documentation
may be electronic, printed, or a facsimile. Examples of acceptable
electronic documentation include text message, email, digital photo, online
health record, or a screenshot of any of the above. Reasonable verification
is all that is required, e.g. a screenshot of a self-test on a members phone
constitutes identification of the member and the date of the test.
4.e. Visits between organizations by unvaccinated service members should be
minimized. If these visits are necessary per their normal duties, testing
per this NAVADMIN may be coordinated across organizations and documented by
the service members parent command.
4.f. Exemption for previous COVID-19 infection. Per reference (e) and
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidance, unvaccinated
service members who have recovered from a recent COVID-19 infection and who
remain asymptomatic are exempted from regular screening testing for 90 days
following their documented date of recovery from COVID-19 infection. Service
members must provide documentation from a medical provider that includes the
date they may return to work (no longer transmissible) and the date after
which screening testing should resume post COVID-19 infection (90 days post
COVID-19 infection).
4.g. Positive screening tests. Service members with a positive result
following COVID-19 screening tests shall immediately report to medical for a
confirmatory laboratory-based molecular polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test
from the nearest servicing Military Treatment Facility (MTF).
4.g.(1) If obtaining a confirmatory PCR test at an MTF is not feasible, such
diagnostic confirmatory PCR tests may be obtained from a civilian community
testing location at no cost to the service member (per paragraph 4.d above).
4.g.(2) Service members must provide results of confirmatory PCR testing to
their chain of command.
4.h. Positive Confirmatory PCR Test. Service members receiving a positive
confirmatory PCR test will be treated as a positive COVID-19 case and handled
in accordance with references (e) and (f). Service members awaiting test
results shall not be granted access to the facility work spaces until either
a negative result has been received or the service member has satisfied
return to work criteria in accordance with reference (e). Positive
confirmatory PCR test results will be reported and managed in accordance with
reference (f) and any other applicable national, state, local, or agency
reporting requirements.
4.i. Negative Screening or Confirmatory PCR Tests. Service members with no
COVID-19 symptoms who receive a negative screening or confirmatory test may
enter the facility work spaces. At the discretion of the Commanding Officer,
that service member may be credited with meeting the weekly testing
requirement.
5. Responsibilities. Commanders, Commanding Officers, and Officers in
Charge will:
5.a. Identify assigned service members (both Active and Reserve Component)
who are not fully vaccinated against COVID-19 using the Medical Readiness
Reporting System (MRRS), or as determined by the members medical provider if
not yet included in MRRS, as detailed in reference (b).
5.b. Ensure all service members entering the work spaces of their facility
meet one of these three requirements: (1) are fully vaccinated against COVID-
19 in accordance with reference (b), or (2) have received, and can provide
documentation of, a negative COVID-19 test (rapid test or PCR) administered
weekly or within the preceding 72 hours per paragraph 3 above, or (3) receive
a negative COVID-19 test provided on-site.
5.c. Deny entry to any service member who does not meet the requirements of
paragraph 5.b. above.
6. COVID-19 Test Ordering
6.a. Budget Submitting Offices (BSO) are responsible for funding test kits
using existing command funding; BSOs may utilize any appropriation available
for this purpose. BSOs and commands shall purchase and maintain on-site
testing resources sufficient to meet requirements of this NAVADMIN, including
normal traffic of known unvaccinated service members and any foreseeable
surge testing requirements (such as command-sponsored events or meetings held
on-site).
6.b. Commands should follow Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) ordering
procedures contained in references (g) and (h), or their current versions.
6.c. If advantageous to the government and with BSO approval, commands may
procure tests from non-DLA sources or contract testing services to complete
these requirements.
6.d. If sufficient facility or command testing resources are not available
to meet these requirements, service members may be reimbursed for procuring
test kits that meet paragraph 4.d.
restrictions above. BSOs and commands will follow guidance in accordance
with reference (d). BSOs shall promulgate information to commands under
their purview regarding specific reimbursement processes.
7. COVID-19 Test Recording
7.a. All medical and other information collected from service members will
be maintained in a manner meeting the privacy requirements in attachment (9)
of reference (a). Commands are encouraged to review this guidance, which
includes information regarding who can collect this information; how to
safeguard, transmit, and maintain this information; and which information
must be protected per reference (i).
7.b. Commands shall log all tests conducted on-site, and all instances of
service members providing valid proof of negative tests, in a visitor log
maintained at the facility or work spaces point of entry (i.e.,
quarterdeck). Note whether the test was conducted on-site. Do not log test
results (positive/negative) in this logbook.
7.c. Only tests conducted at an MTF should be recorded in the service
members Electronic Health Record.
8. Released by VADM W. R. Merz, Deputy Chief of Naval Operations for
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RMKS/1. Dominance of the maritime domain requires innovation and forward
thinking. With investments in platforms, weapons and technologies to meet
evolving operational conditions, it is imperative that we invest in our most
essential warfighting asset, our people. Talent management and modern
development approaches are required to attract, develop, train and retain the
best and fully qualified Sailors in our Navy.
2. To meet this challenge Navy Personnel Command (NPC) has established the
Talent Management Task Force (TMTF) to launch a series of Performance
Evaluation Transformation and Talent Management (PET-TM) programs and
initiatives. The TMTF is divided into four talent management lines of
operation: Talent Development and Retention, Performance Management,
Succession Planning and Career Development and Management. The TMTF end
state is to ensure effective Sailor development that retains the best and
fully qualified Sailors, in the right assignments, to maximize the
warfighting effectiveness of the Navy.
3. TMTF is working on five key PET-TM programs and initiatives briefly
described below, which will be implemented in the coming months and years.
a. eNavFit. As a replacement to NAVFIT98A, this online and offline web-
enabled performance appraisal interface will be available for both connected
and disconnected operations. Access will be through BUPERS Online (BOL) and
NPC document services to support online evaluation and fitness report
drafting, routing, review and submission. eNavFit will further serve as a
bridge toward the larger long-term goal of a fully transformed performance
evaluation system concurrent with the fielding of Navy Personnel and Pay
System (NP2) full operational capability. Leveraging TMTF collaboration with
Fleet and TYCOMs, follow-on studies are in progress at Naval Postgraduate
School to ensure future changes to the performance evaluation system are
directly related to job performance. Additionally, TMTF will study various
attributes of an evaluation to include duration of reports, numerical grades,
promotion recommendations and distinct rankings/breakouts.
b. Update to BUPERSINST 1610.10F, Navy Performance Evaluation
System. An update to BUPERSINST 1610.10F incorporates the inclusion of
eNavFit, rescinds administrative change requests to be submitted within two
years of the performance evaluation end date, introduces the use of coaching
skills to performance counseling conversations and mandates the completion of
mid-term performance counseling.
c. Mid-term performance counseling. The initiative clarifies the
requirement to conduct timely mid-term performance counseling, provides
training, encourages the use of coaching behaviors and introduces the
Military Individual Development Plan (NAVPERS 1610/19) and Mid-term
Performance Counseling Checklist (NAVPERS 1610/20).
d. MyNavy Coaching. MyNavy Coaching is an initiative to build and
sustain a coaching culture within the Navy. MyNavy Coaching is focused on
active listening, empathy and asking powerful questions for Sailors to engage
in peer-to-peer coaching conversations.
e. Navy Command Leadership Assessment and Selection Program
(NCLASP). NCLASP is an effort to create a more effective process to select
future Navy leaders by including psychological assessments, cognitive
aptitude tests, communication skills, and personality attributes known to be
associated with effective leadership into the leadership selection
process. To date, Navy Expeditionary Combat Command, Naval Special Warfare
and Naval Submarine Force communities have participated in NCLASP pilots to
select future leaders. Lessons learned from these pilots will pave the way
for a comprehensive roll out across other communities with a program tailored
to the unique needs of each TYCOM while maintaining the gold standards of
personnel selection science.
4. eNavFit will be the first PET-TM initiative to be released.
eNavFit consolidates the functionality of NAVFIT98A into a web-enabled
performance evaluation. Sailors will be able to draft, electronically submit
and sign performance evaluations for submission to the Sailors official
military personnel file in a matter of days. The functionality of eNavFit
will improve report accuracy, timeliness and quality as well as reduce
evaluation processing, submission errors and routing delays. NPC will deploy
eNavFit to the Reserve Component in December 2021 and deploy to the Active
Component in early 2022. BUPERSINST 1610.10F will be released soon and will
include policy for eNavFit.
5. eNavFit has been designed for the following operational conditions.
a. Connected operations. For Sailors in a standard office environment
with regular internet connectivity.
b. Connected and disconnected operations. For Sailors or commands that
are underway or have limited internet connectivity. Sailors will be able to
work offline and periodically upload and submit completed reports via BOL
when connectivity is available.
c. Disconnected operations. For commands entirely offline with legacy
ability to print, wet sign and mail completed reports to NPC.
6. Performance evaluation training materials, an eNavFit user guide and
quick reference cards can be found via the NPC website at
https://www.mynavyhr.navy.mil/Career-Management/Performance-Evaluation/
7. For questions concerning any of these PET-TM programs and initiatives,
contact the MyNavy Career Center (MNCC) at (833) 833- MNCC or via e-mail at
askmncc(at)navy.mil.
8. This NAVADMIN will remain in effect until superseded or canceled,
whichever occurs first.
9. Released by Vice Admiral John B. Nowell, Jr, N1.//
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RMKS/1. This NAVADMIN announces the submission for applications for the
Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 Command Master Chief (CMDCM) and Command Senior Chief
(CMDCS) Screen Board. The FY-23 CMDCM and CMDCS Screen Board is scheduled
for 22 February 2022. The deadline to apply is 14 January 2022. Packages
emailed or postmarked after 14 January 2022 will not be considered.
2. Screen board eligibility criteria. Reference (a) contains the
eligibility requirements to apply for the CMDCS and CMDCM Screen Board with
the following updates:
a. Active Component E-9 personnel will not have less than 16 years or
greater than 28 years total time in service (TIS) for CMDCM.
b. Active Component E-8 personnel will not have less than 16 years or
greater than 23 years total TIS and not be in a frocked status as of 31
December 2021 for CMDCS.
c. Reserve Component selected reserve (SELRES) drill with pay and full-
time support (FTS):
(1) FTS E-9 personnel will not have less than 16 years or greater
than 28 years total TIS for CMDCM. Total active federal military service
(TAFMS) will be used.
(2) SELRES E-9 personnel will not have less than 16 years of total
qualifying years of service (YOS) or greater than 28 years length of service
(LOS) as of 31 December 2021 (indicated in Navy Reserve Readiness Module
(NRRM)). To maintain distributable inventory and community health controls,
SELRES who are on definite recall orders are not eligible for conversion
unless they have completed orders by 31 December 2021. SELRES who are
mobilized remain eligible.
(3) FTS E-8 personnel will not have less than 16 years or greater
than 22 years total TIS for CMDCM. TAFMS will be used.
(4) SELRES E-8 personnel will not have less than 16 years of total
qualifying YOS or greater than 22 years LOS as of 31 December 2021 (indicated
in NRRM). To maintain distributable inventory and community health controls,
SELRES who are on definite recall orders are not eligible for conversion
unless they have completed orders by 31 December 2021. SELRES who are
mobilized remain eligible for conversion.
3. For record review and communication with the CMDCS and CMDCM screen
board, the preferred method to submit packages is via encrypted e-mail to
cscselboard(at)navy.mil. Do not use the electronic submission of selection
board documents to submit packages. The full name of the candidate must be
on all pages of the package. In addition to the requirements contained in
reference (a), packages will include:
a. Letter to the board (LTB). LTB must include board number (found
below) with branch class in parentheses, i.e. Active Component, SELRES, FTS
or closed loop. In the body of the LTB provide Service Members full name,
work and personal phone numbers and work and personal email addresses.
b. To validate eligibility, all FTS and SELRES candidates (including
closed loop ratings and FTS serving at active component commands) must obtain
the Navy Reserve Force Master Chiefs endorsement prior to
submission. Candidate packages are due to the office of the Chief of Navy
Reserve, Force Master Chief no later than 14 December 2021 to ensure
endorsement and total service calculations are validated in advance of the 14
January 2022 deadline.
c. Enlisted Personnel Action Request (NAVPERS 1306/7), signed by the
commanding officer (cannot be delegated) requesting assignment into the
Command Senior Enlisted Leader (CSEL) Program. In the reason for
submission/requested action block, the following statement must be included
(verbatim): *Respectfully request assignment to the Command Senior Enlisted
Leader (CSEL) Program. I understand that if selected, I will be made
eligible for transfer into a CSEL position as early as 1 October 2022 and not
later than 31 March 2023.*
4. Trouble with the file encryption or certificates or any other
communication errors do not justify a late package. Verify receipt of your
package by contacting CMDCM/CMDCS Detailer (PERS-40FF) or FTS CMDCM/CMDCS
Detailer (PERS-4012C) as applicable.
5. If unable to send e-mail, candidates may mail packages to the addresses
below. Mailed packages should be on plain white paper and paper clipped (no
staples, binders, folders or tabs).
a. Active Component CMDCM Screen Board:
MyNavy Career Center (BUPERS-074)
President
FY-23 Active CMDCM Screen Board #125
5720 Integrity Drive
Millington TN 38055-6300
b. SELRES CMDCM Screen Board:
MyNavy Career Center (BUPERS-074)
President
FY-23 SELRES CMDCM Screen Board #125
5720 Integrity Drive
Millington TN 38055-6300
c. FTS CMDCM Screen Board:
MyNavy Career Center (BUPERS-074)
President
FY-23 FTS CMDCM Screen Board #125
5720 Integrity Drive
Millington TN 38055-6300
d. Closed Loop CMDCM Screen Board:
MyNavy Career Center (BUPERS-074)
President
FY-23 Closed Loop CMDCM Screen Board #125
5720 Integrity Drive
Millington TN 38055-6300
e. Active Component CMDCS Screen Board:
MyNavy Career Center (BUPERS-074)
President
FY-23 Active CMDCS Screen Board #126
5720 Integrity Drive
Millington TN 38055-6300
f. SELRES CMDCS Screen Board:
MyNavy Career Center (BUPERS-074)
President
FY-23 SELRES CMDCS Screen Board #126
5720 Integrity Drive
Millington TN 38055-6300
g. FTS CMDCS Screen Board:
MyNavy Career Center (BUPERS-074)
President
FY-23 FTS CMDCS Screen Board #126
5720 Integrity Drive
Millington TN 38055-6300
6. Points of contact
a. CMDCM(SS/SW/IW) Richard James, Director, CSEL Management Office, at
(703) 695-5594/DSN 664 or via e-mail at richard.l.james2.mil(at)us.navy.mil.
b. Active Component, CMDCM(SW/AW) Bill Houlihan, Enlisted Distribution
Division, at (901) 874-4560/DSN 882 or via e-mail at
william.houlihan(at)navy.mil.
c. FTS, CMDCM(FMF/AW) Darryl Williams, FTS Distribution Branch, at
(901) 874-3257/DSN 882 or via e-mail at darryl.e.williams1(at)navy.mil.
d. SELRES, FORCM Tracy Hunt at (703) 695-3976 or via e-mail at
tracy.hunt(at)navy.mil.
7. This NAVADMIN will remain in effect until superseded or canceled,
whichever occurs first.
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NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY NAPLES, Italy - Seven first class petty officers from U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa (NAVEUR-NAVAF) and U.S. Sixth Fleet were pinned their gold-fouled anchors during a chief petty officer pinning ceremony at the Naval Support Activity (NSA) Naples Chapel, Nov. 19, 2021.
The chief petty officer grade (E-7), unique to the Navy, was issued through executive order by President Benjamin Harris on April 1, 1893. This order formalized a tradition whereby the senior, most experienced, rated sailor was known as the "chief,” designated by the commanding officer as the one in charge of his peers.U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa Fleet Master Chief Derrick Walters served as one of the pinning ceremony’s guest speakers. Along with taking the opportunity to thank all those who helped make this year’s challenging initiation possible, he also reinforced key leadership points to the participants as they embark on their new journey as newly accepted chief petty officers.
“Serve with honor and integrity on and off the battlefield,” said Walters. “Your actions hold an even higher level of consequence, not only for yourself, but also for the Navy and Chiefs Mess as a whole. When you don the anchors, you will have more freedom to maneuver but less room for error.”
Walters stressed the importance of continuing the leadership excellence these new chiefs have displayed so far in their military career.
“Remember, there will be times to lead, whether that is officers, fellow chiefs, or junior Sailors,” said Walters. “Equally as important, Chiefs must be willing to follow those same groups. Above all, never quit and always push yourself and your teammates to win.”
Capt. James Adkisson, Director of Integrated Fires, U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa and U.S. Sixth Fleet, congratulated the new chiefs and reminded them of the impact of being accepted. Adkisson enlisted in the Navy in 1983, ultimately reaching the rank of chief petty officer before receiving his commission in 1996 as a cryptologic warfare officer.
“Congratulations on this, your day of days, when you can proudly respond to the title chief,” said Adkisson. “As you will surely hear through the words of the creed, you have earned it, but the entitlement belongs to the many who have helped you achieve this honored, this lifelong acceptance to the ‘Mess’.”
During his speech, Adkisson used a small mason jar with a chief’s anchor inside that was full of salt water from a recent underway into the Black Sea to emphasize the connection Sailors have with naval tradition. He also recited an original poem his created specifically for the occasion.
“I have taken a minor step – a charge if you will – to help you remember your climb up the hill,” said Adkisson “I have bathed your port side anchor in the depths of the Black Sea. It is my intention this gift rings you on the rise of adversity."
For the new chiefs, the ceremony marked the completion of a six-week induction process, often referred to as the “Season of Pride.” This induction culminated with CPO 365 Phase II training, which introduced new challenges designed to strengthen and enhance “deckplate” leadership.
One of this year’s newly pinned Chiefs, Yeoman Chief Luis Verdin, said the initiation process was incredibly valuable and eye-opening.
“Being inducted into the Mess is a feeling I can’t put into words,” said Verdin. “Even though I’ve worked incredibly hard in my career, it’s important to remember that I didn’t get here on my own and this ceremony isn’t about recognizing me or my individual accomplishments. It’s about honoring those who we’ve served with, made us better leaders, and helped us achieve things we didn’t think were possible.”
U.S. Sixth Fleet, headquartered in Naples, Italy, conducts the full spectrum of joint and naval operations, often in concert with allies, and interagency partners, in order to advance U.S. national interests and security and stability in Europe and Africa.
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RMKS/1. This NAVADMIN solicits enlisted Sailor applications for enrollment
in the Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) 15-month Master of Science in Applied
Cyber Operations (MACO) program. This opportunity is one of many efforts to
increase Cyber capabilities for the Navy, while building a professional Cyber
workforce.
2. This program is available to E-6 and above Active Duty and Full-Time
Support members in the Information Systems Technician (IT) and Cryptologic
Technician-Networks (CTN) ratings. Eligibility criteria and nomination
process are located at the Navy Information Warfare Outreach Page on milSuite
at https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-526186 (common access card e-mail
certificate login required). NPS applications must be submitted to NPS no
later than 14 January 2022.
3. Selectees will be assigned to Navy-funded education as full-time students
under permanent change of station orders to Monterey, CA, with either a
September 2022 or March 2023 start. As full-time students, Sailors will be
required to carry a full academic load year-round. Degree requirements
should be completed in 15 months.
4. Applications must be sent via encrypted e-mail or DOD SAFE
(https://safe.apps.mil/) to NAVIFOR_MACO(at)us.navy.mil within two weeks of
notification of conditional acceptance by NPS.
5. Selection results will be disseminated via official e-mail from a Naval
Information Force (NAVIFOR) MACO Program Officer. Due to the highly
-competitive nature of this program, notification of selection via official
e-mail is a binding commitment which selectees must accept or decline within
five working days of receipt.
6. The point of contact for this program can be contacted via e-mail at
NAVIFOR_MACO(at)us.navy.mil.
7. This message will remain in effect until superseded, or 1 September 2022,
whichever occurs first.
8. Released by VADM Jeffrey E. Trussler, Deputy Chief Of Naval Operations
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Civilian courts and police could confiscate the firearms of service members accused of domestic violence by military authorities under a proposed law being considered by Congress.
The proposal is a bid by House Democratic lawmakers to give more protection to military-connected victims who have been battered, assaulted or stalked. But conservatives are putting up fierce opposition, because they say it would infringe on troops' Second Amendment right to bear arms.
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Navy sailors who earned increases in their housing allowances this year because they married or moved to a high-cost area are experiencing months-long delays to their pay boost – a situation that has forced some to take out loans to make ends meet.
Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society Vice President Gillian Gonzalez said her organization has seen an uptick in loan requests from sailors struggling to cover living expenses.
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WASHINGTON — About 99.7% of all active-duty sailors are at least partially vaccinated against the coronavirus less than two weeks ahead of the Navy’s deadline, the service announced Wednesday.
The Navy also said all but about three percent are fully vaccinated. The Pentagon considers troops fully vaccinated two weeks after their final coronavirus shot.
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Reserve Spring 2022 E-4 through E-7 Advancement Exams Announced – What You Need to Know
17 November 2021
From MC1 Mark D. Faram, Chief of Naval Personnel Public Affairs
The Navy announced the Cycle 110 Selected Reserve Spring 2022 E-4 to E-6 and E-7 exams in NAVADMIN message 259/21 on Nov. 17.
COVID-19 precautions will again play a central role this cycle, the message said along with announcing key dates and milestones for the February exams.This means that all Reserve E-4 advancement exams are again canceled. All qualified E-3’s will be selected for advancement using the alternate rank order final multiple process to determine who advances without the exam score. The only exception is reserve Sailors taking the PRISE-R exams.
This method has been in effect since COVID-19 precautions began in early 2020. Navy personnel officials say that Fleet feedback from previous rank-order E-4 advancements has been positive, with no negative performance reported from those advanced this way.
All E-5 and E-6, along with reserve E-4 PRISE-R and E-7 exams, will be given during set testing windows. The Selected Reserve E-5, E-6 and PRISE-R exam window is Feb. 1 through Mar. 14. The E-7 exam will be given between 1 and 28 Feb.
“These expanded testing windows will allow for smaller groups of test-takers to ensure adequate social distancing can be maintained between testers at testing facilities while maintaining the high standards and continued culture of learning that drive our enlisted advancement system,” wrote Vice Adm. John B. Nowell, Jr., the chief of personnel in the message.
Leading up to the exams, reserve Sailors must complete their Professional Military Knowledge Eligibility Exams (PMK-EE) by Dec. 31.
The PMK-EE deadline applies to all Sailors regardless of whether they are sitting for an exam or not. Sailors who have already met this military knowledge testing requirement on previous cycles do not have to retake this exam as it is only required once at each paygrade level.
Because the Naval Education Training and Professional Development Center (NETPDC) will not receive E-4 exam answer sheets, commands must scrub the records of their advancement eligible E-3 Sailors to ensure all E-4 Enlisted Advancement Worksheets (EAWs) in the Navy Standard Integrated Personnel System (NSIPS) are accurate and up to date. The deadline for this requirement is Feb. 28
Commands should make every effort to spread the administration of the exams evenly throughout each window. This practice minimizes the number of exam-takers on a given day and helps maintain maximum physical distancing.
Commands are also strongly encouraged to test all candidates for a given rating and paygrade at the same time to maintain exam integrity.
Once exams are given, ESO’s are encouraged to expeditiously mail in answer sheet packages to NETPDC and not hold any taken exams until the end of the testing window, ensuring prompt processing of exams.
No dates have yet been set for the release of either active or reserve advancement results. That release will depend heavily on accurate worksheets being submitted upfront and the prompt return of answer sheets once exams are taken.
Additional eligibility details and deadlines for each cycle are available in NAVADMIN 259/21 for the drilling reserve. Key points of contact are also published in each message.
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Active Spring 2022 E-4 through E-6 Advancement Exams Announced– What You Need to Know
17 November 2021
From MC1 Mark D. Faram, Chief of Naval Personnel Public Affairs
The Navy released dates and details for the Active Duty and Reserve Full-Time Support (FTS) Navy-Wide Advancement Exam Cycle 255 in NAVADMIN 260/21on Nov. 17.
COVID-19 precautions will again play a central role in how commands test their Sailors. These details along with key dates and milestones for Sailors and Commands are in the message.This means that all active and FTS E-4 advancement exams are again canceled. All qualified E-3’s will be selected for advancement using the alternate rank order final multiple process to determine who advances without the exam score.
This new advancement procedure has been in effect since COVID-19 precautions began in early 2020. Navy personnel officials say that Fleet feedback from previous rank-order E-4 advancements has been positive, with no negative performance reported from those advanced this way.
As has been procedure the past few cycles, all E-5 and E-6 exams will be given during set testing windows. The E-6 window is March 1 through 15. E-5 exams will follow between March 16 through 30.
“These expanded testing windows will allow for smaller groups of test-takers to ensure adequate social distancing can be maintained between testers at testing facilities while maintaining the high standards and continued culture of learning that drive our enlisted advancement system,” wrote Vice Adm. John B. Nowell, Jr., the chief of personnel in each message.
Leading up to the exams, Sailors must complete their Professional Military Knowledge Eligibility Exams (PMK-EE) by Jan. 31.
The PMK-EE deadline applies to all Sailors regardless of whether they are sitting for an exam or not. Sailors who have already met this military knowledge testing requirement on previous cycles do not have to retake this exam as it is only required once at each paygrade level.
Because the Naval Education Training and Professional Development Center (NETPDC) will not receive E-4 exam answer sheets, commands must scrub the records of their advancement eligible E-3 Sailors to ensure all E-4 Enlisted Advancement Worksheets (EAWs) in the Navy Standard Integrated Personnel System are accurate and up to date.
The EAWs deadline Cycle 255 active and FTS Sailors March 31.
Commands should make every effort to spread the administration of the exams evenly throughout each window. This practice minimizes the number of exam-takers on a given day and helps maintain maximum physical distancing.
Commands are also strongly encouraged to test all candidates for a given rating and paygrade at the same time to maintain exam integrity.
Once exams are given, ESO’s are encouraged to expeditiously mail in answer sheet packages to NETPDC and not hold any taken exams until the end of the testing window, ensuring prompt processing of exams.
No dates have yet been set for the release any advancement results as this will depend heavily on accurate worksheets being submitted upfront and the prompt return of answer sheets once exams are taken.
Additional eligibility details and deadlines for each cycle are available in NAVADMIN 260/21 along with key points of contact.
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REF B IS ALNAV 015/13, PERSONNEL SECURITY INVESTIGATION SUBMISSION
REQUIREMENTS.
REF C IS NAVADMIN 312/18, ADVANCEMENT POLICY UPDATE.
REF D IS NAVADMIN 201/20, PROFESSIONAL MILITARY KNOWLEDGE ELIGIBILITY EXAM
REVISED BUSINESS RULES.
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RMKS/1. This NAVADMIN announces the guidance for the administration of the
March 2022 (cycle 255) Navy-Wide Advancement Exam (NWAE) for advancement-in-
rate of Active Duty (AD) and Full-Time Support (FTS) Sailors to paygrades E-5
and E-6 and the use of an alternative final multiple score (FMS) rank-order
method, without an exam, for E-4
advancement candidates.
a. As a continued safety measure due to the coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19)
outbreak, E-4 advancement candidates will not participate in an exam, but
will be given the opportunity for advancement using an alternative FMS rank-
order method, without the inclusion of an exam score from a proctored
exam. E-5 and E-6 advancement candidates will be administered the NWAE
utilizing testing windows vice single-day testing. These expanded testing
windows will allow for smaller groups of test takers to ensure adequate
social distancing can be maintained between testers at testing facilities,
while maintaining the high standards and continued culture of learning that
drive our enlisted advancement system. This is identical to the advancement
policy used in the 2021 fall NWAE cycle, and is a change from reference (a).
b. In addition to the requirements in this NAVADMIN and chapter 6 of
reference (a), educational services officers (ESO) must follow the pre-exam
preparation requirements in the exam verbatim, which can be found on the Navy
Enlisted Advancement System (NEAS) website via MyNavy Portal (MNP) at
https://www.mnp.navy.mil/group/advancement-and-promotion/command-information. Select Command Advancement Tools, then NEAS Website.
2. Timeline
a. 31 January 2022: Professional military knowledge - eligibility exam
(PMK-EE) completion deadline.
b. 1-15 March 2022: E-6 exam administration. Enlisted advancement
worksheets (EAW) will close one week after the exam date
on the worksheet.
c. 16-31 March 2022: E-5 exam administration. EAWs will close one week
after the exam date on the worksheet.
d. 31 March 2022: E-4 exams are cancelled, but E-4 EAWs must still be
fully completed by this date.
3. Eligibility requirements are found in chapter 2 of reference (a).
The following information is specific only to cycle 255:
a. The terminal eligibility date used to compute time-in-rate
(TIR) is 1 July 2022.
b. The minimum TIR date must be on or before:
E-6 - 1 July 2019
E-5 - 1 July 2021
E-4 - 1 January 2022
c. E-6 candidate TIR requirements for early promote (EP)
Sailors can be waived by one year with the commanding officer
(CO)/officer-in-charge (OIC) approval, in line with paragraph 214.e.
of reference (a). Cycle 255 EAW must be manually created for all E-6 EP TIR
waiver authorized candidates.
d. High-year tenure (HYT) date must be effective 1 July 2022 or
later. All HYT waivers must be approved prior to 1 March 2022 to be able to
participate in cycle 255.
e. Candidates in a rating requiring a security clearance must have a
favorable investigation adjudication by the Department of Defense
Consolidated Adjudication Facility reflected properly in the Defense
Information System for Security (DISS) prior to 1 March 2022. If the CO/OIC
of the candidate grants an interim clearance, it must be entered in DISS
prior to 1 March 2022. Candidates must maintain security clearance
eligibility throughout the advancement cycle to be eligible for
advancement. If, for any reason, a clearance is denied, revoked, or not
reflected in DISS, an exam is not authorized and commands will not allow
candidates to take the exam until the discrepancy is corrected or a new
clearance is granted and is properly reflected in the EAW of the candidate.
Ratings requiring a security clearance are: AC, AE, AG, AO, ATI,
ATO, AWF, AWO, AWR, AWS, AWV, AZ, CTI, CTM, CTN, CTR, CTT, EOD, ET,
FC, FCA, GM, HT, IC, IS, IT, LN, MA, MC, MN, ND, OS, QM, SB, SO,
STG, YN and all nuclear and submarine ratings. Refer to references
(a) and (b) for additional guidance.
f. Candidates for advancement to E-4 and E-5 must compute performance
mark average (PMA) using all applicable evaluations in the current paygrade
of the candidate with an ending date that falls within the following time
periods:
E-4 - 1 June 2021 to 28 February 2022
E-5 - 1 December 2020 to 28 February 2022
g. Candidates for advancement to E-6 must compute the reporting senior
cumulative average (RSCA) PMA, as outlined in reference (c), using all
applicable evaluations in the current paygrade of the candidate with the
ending date that falls within the time period:
E-6 - 1 March 2019 to 28 February 2022.
h. Refer to reference (c) and paragraph 308.b. of reference (a) for
additional guidance on RSCA PMA and PMA, including guidance on establishing
PMA for new accessions who have graduated from A-school and do not have a
current evaluation.
i. PMK-EE is mandatory for cycle 255 candidates competing for
advancement, even if no NWAE is being administered, and must be successfully
completed once for the administration paygrade. The PMK-EE completion
deadline is 31 January 2022, in accordance with reference (d). No Sailor
competing for advancement shall be permitted to participate in the
advancement cycle without having a completed PMK-EE for the administration
paygrade.
j. For guidance on establishing EAW user roles and completing
worksheets, refer to reference (e). EAW is mandatory for cycle 255 and will
be the authority for PMA, RSCA PMA, and awards.
k. Commands must accurately validate, complete and finalize all EAWs in
the Navy Standard Integrated Personnel System in a timely manner. E-4 EAW
accuracy is critical since NEAS will be reprogrammed to use finalized E-4
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. Cycle
255 E-4 EAWs must be completed by 31 March 2022.
4. Exam Ordering. Order exams in line with chapter 4 of reference (a).
a. Deploying commands and candidates departing to Congressionally-
Designated Combat Zones and Approved Contingency Operations Areas (CDCZ/ACOA)
can order exams up to six months prior to the scheduled exam date. For
additional guidance, refer to chapter 4 and paragraph 614 of reference (a).
b. Regular Exams:
(1) Sensitive compartmented information (SCI) Exams. Cryptologic
technician interpretive (CTI)/cryptologic technician network
(CTN)/cryptologic technician collection (CTR) SCI exam ordering dates can be
found on the NEAS website via MNP at
https://www.mnp.navy.mil/group/advancement-and-promotion/command-information.Select Command Advancement Tools, then NEAS Website.
ESOs must verify initial Active TIR eligibility lists on the NEAS
website for exam ordering. Supplemental TIR SCI exams are ordered
via message formatted e-mail to sfly_cryptologic.products(at)navy.mil or
naval message following the guidelines in chapter 4 of reference (a). The
deadline for ordering additional TIR SCI exams is 4 January 2022.
(2) Non-SCI Exams. Exam ordering dates can be found on the
NEAS website via MNP at https://www.mnp.navy.mil/group/advancement-and-promotion/command-information.Select Command Advancement Tools, then NEAS
Website. ESOs must verify TIR eligibility lists on the NEAS website during
the following time periods:
(a) Initial TIR lists will be available:
E-6 - 26 November 2021 to 19 December 2021
E-5 - 26 November 2021 to 5 January 2022
(b) Supplemental TIR lists will be available:
E-6 - 20 December 2021 to 30 January 2022
E-5 - 6 January 2022 to 7 February 2022
(3) Exams ordered after the TIR lists have closed shall be ordered
using message formatted e-mail to sfly_N321_exam_order(at)navy.mil or naval
message following guidelines in chapter 4 of reference (a). Ensure a point
of contact is included in the submitted e-mail or message. Orders submitted
after supplemental TIR list closure will result in a substitute exam being
sent.
c. Substitute Exams:
(1) The deadline for ordering both SCI and non-SCI substitute exams
is 31 March 2022.
(2) Naval Education and Training Professional Development Center
(NETPDC (N321)) is the approval authority for all substitute exams.
(3) Recent graduates of the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program training
pipeline who are on transfer leave enroute to their first at-sea assignment
during the E-5 examination dates will have substitute examinations ordered
for them by their ultimate duty station, if dates permit exam ordering before
the published deadline.
(4) Substitute examinations may be administered with regular exam
administration or in line with paragraph 606 of reference (a).
d. ESOs must verify examination orders at the *View Previous Exam
Orders* link via the NEAS website within 7 to 10 days of placing the
order. If exam order discrepancies are noted, contact the Fleet Services
Branch NETPDC (N321) as listed on the NEAS website on the NETPDC (N321) Point
of Contact Table.
e. Exceptions to policy for exam orders will continue to be submitted in
line with paragraph 104 of reference (a) and must include endorsement by the
commands immediate superior in command. Submit message formatted e-mail
exception to policy directly to Enlisted Plans and Policy Branch (OPNAV
N132C) at NXAG_N132C(at)navy.mil, to include any supporting documentation.
f. Candidates in the following ratings are separated into the following
competitive groups:
(1) CTI
Group 1 Middle East/North Africa
Group 2 East/Far East
Group 3 Latin/South America
Group 4 Eastern Europe
(2) EMN, ETN, and MMN
Group 1 Submarine
Group 2 Surface
Group 3 Training
5. Exam Administration and Answer Sheet Returns
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
March 2022. E-6 exams will take place from 1 through 15 March 2022 and E-5
exams will take place from 16 through 31 March 2022. Every effort should be
made to spread the administration of the exams evenly throughout the exam
administration period, in order to minimize the number of exam-takers at any
one administration and ensure maximum social distancing. Administration for
all substitute exams will follow guidelines in references (a) and (c).
b. All commands should develop a plan to meet COVID-19
mitigations. 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.
e. For exam administration and answer sheet return instructions refer to
chapter 6 of reference (a).
f. ESOs must check the exam toteboard on the NEAS website often to
ensure answer sheets have been received and processed. The toteboard can be
accessed via MNP at
https://www.mnp.navy.mil/group/advancement-and-promotion/command-information.Select Command Advancement Tools, then Exam Toteboard.
Erroneous answer sheets will not be counted until they are processed
successfully.
6. Discrepancy correction
a. A detailed discrepancy list can be found at the NEAS website via
MNP. For guidance on discrepancy correction requirements, refer to chapters
3 and 7 of reference (a) and reference (e).
b. Post-exam administration discrepancy correction correspondence with
NETPDC (N321) is to be submitted using the EAW post-exam administration
comments (PAC) function, refer to reference (e). All corrections must have a
CO/OIC letter and all required supporting documentation included as
attachments. Education point corrections require a submission of the Joint
Service Transcript indicating the degree type and date of completion.
c. For guidance on E-4 through E-6 candidates with missed exams due to
assignment in CDCZ/ACOA, refer to chapter 6 of reference (a). Missed exam
cycle EAW is required to be completed by selecting *Missed Cycle / Individual
Augmentee* entry in the *EAW Special Circumstances* data entry field.
7. NWAE Results. Refer to chapter 7 of reference (a).
8. Any additional information regarding this cycle will be posted on the
NEAS website.
9. Points of Contact
a. MyNavy Career Center (MNCC) is available 24/7 by phone at 1-
833-330-MNCC (1-833-330-6622) or via e-mail at askmncc(at)navy.mil.
b. SCI exam questions and orders can be reached at (850) 473-
5867/DSN 753 or via e-mail at sfly_cryptologic.products(at)navy.mil.
c. Non-SCI exam questions and orders can be reached at
(850)473-6148/DSN 753 or via e-mail at
sfly_N321_exam_order(at)navy.mil.
d. NWAE records and discrepancies can be reached at (850) 473-
6148/DSN 753 or via the EAW PAC function.
10. For further NEAS information, to include exam verbatim and
other related documents, visit MNP at
https://www.mnp.navy.mil/group/advancement-and-promotion/command-information.
11. This NAVADMIN will remain in effect until superseded or canceled,
whichever occurs first.
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RMKS/1. This NAVADMIN announces the guidance for the administration
of the Spring 2022 (cycle 110) Navy-wide Advancement Exam (NWAE) for
Selected Reserve (SELRES) E-5 through E-7 and E-4 Prior Service
Reenlistment Eligibility Reserve (PRISE-R) candidates, and the use
of an alternative final multiple score rank-order method without an
exam for all other SELRES E-4 advancement candidates. As a
continued safety measure during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-
19) outbreak, E-4 exams (with the exception of PRISE-R) have been
cancelled and an expanded testing window has been established for E-
4 PRISE-R, E-5 and E-6 candidates. E-7 candidates will complete
their exams from 1-28 February in order to meet deadlines for the
chief selection boards. These expanded testing windows will allow
for smaller groups of test takers, ensuring adequate social
distancing can be maintained between Sailors at testing facilities,
while maintaining the high standards and continued culture of
learning that drive our enlisted advancement system. Information
pertaining to selection board criteria will be promulgated via a
future NAVADMIN. All candidates serving as a voluntary recall, on a
mobilization or as a Canvasser Recruiter (CANREC) will compete for
advancement as a SELRES.
2. Timeline
a. 31 December 2021: Professional military knowledge -
eligibility exam (PMK-EE) completion deadline
b. 1-28 February 2022: E-7 exam administration
c. 1 February-14 March 2022: E-4 PRISE-R, E-5 and E-6 exam
administration
d. 28 February 2022: E-4 enlisted advancement worksheet (EAW)
completion due date. E-4 (with the exception of PRISE-R) exams are
cancelled, but EAWs must still be fully completed by this date.
Only exception is that EAW completion date for E-4 PRISE-R
candidates can be submitted by 31 March 2022 if their exam date
occurs 1-14 March 2022.
e. 31 March 2022: E-5/6 EAW completion due date.
3. Eligibility Requirements. For all E-4 through E-7 candidates,
eligibility requirements are found in chapter 2 of reference (a),
with the following information specific only to cycle 110:
a. The terminal eligibility date used to compute time-in-rate
(TIR) for E-4 through E-6 is 1 July 2022 and for E-7 is 1 January
2023.
b. The minimum TIR date must be on or before:
(1) E-7 - 1 January 2020
(2) E-6 - 1 July 2019
(3) E-5 - 1 July 2021
(4) E-4 - 1 January 2022
c. E-6 and E-7 candidate TIR requirements for early promote
(EP) Sailors can be waived by one year with commanding officer
(CO)/officer-in-charge (OIC) approval, in line with paragraph 214 of
reference (a). NOTE: Cycle 110 EAW must be manually created for all
E-6 and E-7 EP TIR waiver authorized candidates.
d. High-year tenure (HYT) date for E-4 through E-6 must be
effective 1 July 2022 or later. HYT date for E-7 must be effective
1 September 2022 or later. Any HYT waiver must be approved prior to
1 February 2022 to be able to participate in cycle 110.
e. Candidates who have submitted a formal written request for
voluntary transfer to the retired reserve (with or without pay) or
Fleet Reserve on a date prior to their mandated-HYT are ineligible
for advancement.
f. Candidates in a rating requiring a security clearance must
have a favorable investigation adjudication by the Department of
Defense consolidated adjudication facility reflected properly in the
Defense Information System for Security (DISS) prior to 1 February
2022. If the CO/OIC of the candidate grants an interim clearance,
it must be entered in DISS prior to 1 February 2022. Candidates
must maintain security clearance eligibility throughout the
advancement cycle to be eligible for advancement. If for any reason
a clearance is denied, revoked or not reflected in DISS, an exam is
not authorized and commands will not allow candidates to take the
exam until the discrepancy is corrected or a new clearance is
granted and is properly reflected in the candidates EAW. Ratings
requiring a security clearance are: AC, AE, AG, AO, AT, AWF, AWO,
AWR, AWS, AZ, CTI, CTN, CTR, CTT, EOD, ET, ETV, FC, FCA, GM, HT, IS,
IT, ITS, LN, MA, MC, MMA, MN, ND, OS, QM, SB, SO, STG, STS, TM and
YN. Refer to references (a) and (b) for additional guidance.
g. Branch class and special program indicator (SPI) code. All
SELRES including CANREC (with a SPI code of W) are required to take
the cycle 110 SELRES NWAE.
h. For E-4 and E-5 advancement candidates, compute performance
mark average (PMA) using all applicable evaluations in the current
paygrade of the candidate with an ending date that falls within the
following periods:
(1) E-4 - 1 June 2021 to 31 January 2022
(2) E-5 - 1 February 2021 to 31 January 2022
i. For E-6 and E-7 advancement candidates, calculate the
reporting senior cumulative average (RSCA) PMA, as outlined in
reference (c), using evaluations in the current paygrade of the
candidate with the ending date that falls within the time periods:
(1) E-6 - 1 February 2019 to 31 January 2022
(2) E-7 - 1 February 2019 to 31 December 2021
j. Refer to reference (c) and paragraph 308 of reference (a)
for additional guidance on RSCA PMA and PMA including guidance on
establishing PMA for new accessions that have graduated from A-
school and do not have a current evaluation.
k. For guidance on establishing EAW user roles and completing
worksheets, refer to reference (d). EAW is mandatory for cycle 110
and will be the authority for PMA, RSCA PMA and awards.
l. PMK-EE is mandatory for cycle 110 candidates competing for
advancement, even if no NWAE is being administered and must be
successfully completed once for the administration paygrade. The
PMK-EE completion deadline is 31 December 2021, in line with
reference (e). No Sailor competing for advancement shall be
permitted to participate in the advancement cycle without having
completed PMK-EE for the administration paygrade.
m. PRISE-R Sailors required to participate in the NWAE to
complete their rate conversion are only required to complete the
PMK-EE if they are an E-3 and are eligible for advancement in
conjunction with testing to complete rate conversion.
n. Commands must accurately validate, complete and finalize all
EAWs in the Navy Standard Integrated Personnel System. E-4 EAW
accuracy is critical since Navy Enlisted Advancement System (NEAS)
will be reprogrammed to use finalized E-4 EAWs (with the exception
of PRISE-R) 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.
4. Exam Ordering. Order exams in line with chapter 4 of reference
(a).
a. Deploying commands and candidates departing to
congressionally-designated combat zones and approved contingency
operations areas (CDCZ/ACOA) can order exams up to six months prior
to the scheduled exam date. For additional guidance, refer to
chapter 4 and paragraph 614 of reference (a).
b. Sensitive compartmented information (SCI) Exams.
Cryptologic technician interpretive (CTI), cryptologic technician
networks (CTN) and cryptologic technician collection (CTR) SCI exam
ordering dates can be found on the NEAS website via MyNavy Portal at
https://www.mnp.navy.mil/group/advancement-and-promotion/command-information.Select Command Advancement Tools, then NEAS Website.
Educational Services Officers (ESOs) must verify initial TIR
eligibility lists on the NEAS website for exam ordering.
Supplemental SCI exams are ordered via message formatted e-mail to
sfly_cryptologic.products(at)navy.mil or naval message following the
guidelines in line with chapter 4 of reference (a). The deadline
for additional orders is 4 January 2022.
c. Non-SCI Exams. Exam ordering dates can be found on the NEAS
website via MyNavy Portal at
https://www.mnp.navy.mil/group/advancement-and-promotion/command-information.Select Command Advancement Tools, then NEAS Website.
ESOs must verify TIR eligibility lists on the NEAS website during
the following time periods:
(1) Initial exam ordering for non-SCI exams will be
available from 28 November to 12 December 2021.
(2) Eligible candidates who were not added to the initial
TIR list can be added to a supplemental TIR list. Supplemental TIR
lists will be available from 13 December 2021 to 18 January 2022.
The deadline to order supplemental SELRES exams is 28 February 2022.
d. Exams ordered after the TIR lists have closed and exams for
PRISE-R Sailors shall be ordered using message formatted e-mail or
naval message following the guidelines in chapter 4 of reference
(a). Ensure a point of contact is included in the submitted e-mail
or message.
e. Exams for CDCZ/ACOA Sailors or recalled reservists will be
ordered by the command holding the service record of the Service
Member. Authority is granted for these candidates to be
administered exams with the Active-Duty exam administration.
However, SELRES, including CANREC candidates, are still required to
take the cycle 110 SELRES exam and not the cycle 254 (E-7) or cycle
255 (E-4 through E-6) Active-Duty exam.
f. When an exam is not used during the normally scheduled
timeline, do not destroy the exam prior to 1 April 2022. Refer to
paragraphs 4.f.(1) and 4.f.(2) below for requests to retain exams
for late administration on the next drill weekend in March 2022.
Approved late administrations must be administered prior to 1 April
2022.
(1) Since SELRES candidates may take the NWAE anytime from 1
February 2022 to 14 March 2022, except for E-7 candidates who must
take it in February, annual training (AT) and additional duty for
training (ADT) orders are not valid reasons for any Sailors to take
the late exam. ESOs shall ensure that Sailors take the NWAE prior
to going on AT/ADT orders or when Sailors return from their AT/ADT.
If a Sailor will be on AT/ADT during the entire time of the
scheduled advancement exam window, then the ESO shall coordinate
with the gaining command to forward the Sailors exam and EAW.
(2) Naval Education and Training Professional Development
Center (NETPDC (N321)) has the final approval for all late exam
administration requests, but all SELRES late exam requests must come
through the Navy Reserve force ESOs prior to contacting NETPDC. The
command ESO must e-mail the Navy Reserve Force ESOs at
CNRFC_Reserve_Forces_ESO(at)navy.mil and carbon copy their immediate
superior in command ESOs for validation of their late exam
administration request. Once the Reserve Force ESOs validate the
reason of the request, the command ESO will request approval from
NETPDC to allow the Sailor to take the late exam. A request for
approval from NETPDC must be submitted with justification via e-mail
to sfly_N321_exam_order(at)navy.mil for authorization to retain
exams for late administration on the next drill weekend in March
2022. Ensure the reason for a requested delay and Commander, Navy
Reserve Forces Command ESO validation is included.
g. ESOs must verify the exam orders at the *View Previous Exam Orders*
link via the NEAS website within 7 to 10 days of placing the order. If exam
order discrepancies are noted, contact the Fleet Services Branch NETPDC
(N321) as listed on the NEAS website in the NETPDC (N321) Point of Contact
Table.
5. Exam Administration and Answer Sheet Returns
a. SELRES E-5 through E-6 and E-4 PRISE-R exam administrations will
occur from 1 February through 14 March 2022. SELRES E-7 exam administrations
will occur from 1 through 28 February 2022. Administration for all late exams
will follow guidelines in reference (a) and paragraph 4.f. of reference (b).
b. Every effort should be made to spread the administration of
the exams evenly throughout the exam administration period, in order
to minimize the number of exam-takers at any one administration to
ensure maximum social distancing.
c. All commands should develop a plan to meet COVID-19
mitigations. 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. For answer sheet return instructions, refer to
chapter 6 of reference (a).
e. ESOs must check the exam toteboard on the NEAS website often
to ensure answer sheets have been received and processed. The
toteboard can be accessed via MyNavy Portal at
https://www.mnp.navy.mil/group/advancement-and-promotion/command-
information. Select Command Advancement Tools, then Exam Toteboard.
Erroneous answer sheets that will not be counted until they are
processed successfully.
6. Discrepancy Correction
a. A detailed discrepancy list can be found at the NEAS website
via MyNavy Portal. For guidance on discrepancy correction
requirements, refer to chapters 3 and 7 of reference (a).
b. Post-exam administration discrepancy correction
correspondence with NETPDC (N321) is to be submitted using the EAW post-exam
administration comments (PAC) function, refer to reference (e). All
corrections must have a CO/OIC letter and all required supporting
documentation included as attachments. Education point corrections require a
submission of the Joint Service Transcript indicating the degree type and
date of completion.
c. For guidance on E-4 through E-6 candidates with missed exams due to
assignment in CDCZ/ACOA, refer to chapter 6 of reference (a). A missed exam
cycle EAW is required to be completed by selecting *Missed Cycle/Individual
Augmentee* entry in the *EAW Special Circumstances* data entry field.
d. Selection Board Eligibility Waivers
(1) CDCZ/ACOA Candidates. As an additional enclosure to cycle 110
letter of transmittal, commands with CDCZ/ACOA candidates should submit a
list of selection board eligible candidates by activity as an additional
enclosure with cycle 110 E-7 Letter of Transmittal. This is a change to
paragraph 614.f.(5) of reference (a).
(2) Non-CDCZ/ACOA Candidates. Submit message formatted e-mail
exception to policy for selection board eligibility waiver directly to
Enlisted Plans and Policy Branch (OPNAV N132C) at NXAG_N132C(at)navy.mil, per
paragraph 104 of reference (a). This is a change to paragraph 614.f.(5) of
reference (a).
7. NWAE Results. Selection board eligibility results will be provided via
Bureau of Naval Personnel (BUPERS) On-line to authorized command
representatives prior to release of profile sheets. See chapter 7 of
reference (a) for additional information on selection board eligibility and
advancement results.
8. Any additional information regarding this cycle will be posted on the
NEAS website.
9. Points of Contact
a. MyNavy Career Center (MNCC) is available 24/7, by phone at
(833) 330-MNCC (833) 330-6622 or via e-mail at askmncc(at)navy.mil.
b. SCI exam questions and orders via phone at (850) 473
5867/DSN 753 or via e-mail at sfly_cryptologic.products(at)navy.mil.
c. Non-SCI exam orders by phone at (850) 473-6148/DSN 753 or
via e-mail at sfly_n321_exam_order(at)navy.mil.
d. NWAE exam records, and discrepancies by phone at (850) 473-
6148/DSN 753 or via EAW PAC function.
10. Any additional information regarding this cycle, to include the exam
verbatim and other related documents, will be posted on MyNavy Portal
at https://www.mnp.navy.mil/group/advancement-and-promotion/command-information.
11. This NAVADMIN will remain in effect until superseded or canceled,
whichever occurs first.
12. Released by Vice Admiral John B. Nowell, Jr, N1.//
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REF Z IS SECNAVINST 1420.3, DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY COMMISSIONED OFFICER
PROMOTION PROGRAM.
REF AA IS SECNAVINST 1412.6M, PROMOTION OF OFFICERS TO THE GRADE OF
LIEUTENANT (JUNIOR GRADE) IN THE NAVY AND TO THE GRADE OF FIRST LIEUTENANT IN
THE MARINE CORPS.
RMKS/1. Purpose. This NAVADMIN provides guidance to Commanders regarding
Navy service members who fail to obey a lawful order by refusing the COVID-19
vaccine directed in references (a) through (c).
2. Policy. In order to ensure a fully vaccinated force, U.S. Navy policy is
to process for separation all Navy service members who refuse the lawful
order to receive the COVID-19 vaccination and do not have an approved
exemption. Specific administrative actions are directed herein, however,
additional administrative actions and any punitive actions based solely on
vaccine refusal continue to be withheld.
2.a. The least favorable characterization of service for Navy service
members refusing the vaccine, without extenuating circumstances, will be
GENERAL (under honorable conditions). A general discharge will, at the
discretion of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), result in the loss of
eligibility for some VA benefits such as the GI Bill, to include the transfer
of GI Bill benefits to dependents.
2.b. Navy service members with approved or pending COVID-19 vaccination
exemption requests shall not be processed for separation or be subject to the
other administrative actions described in this NAVADMIN due solely to their
lack of COVID-19 vaccination. However, in line with reference (d), Navy
service members who are not vaccinated, regardless of exemption status, may
be temporarily reassigned with concurrence of the first flag officer in the
administrative chain of command based on operational readiness and mission
requirements. Where applicable, the first flag officer in the operational
chain of command should be notified regarding temporary reassignments.
2.c. Navy service members whose COVID-19 vaccination exemption request is
denied are required to receive the COVID-19 vaccine as directed by the
exemption adjudicating authority or commence vaccination within 5 days of
being notified of the denial, if the exemption adjudicating authority does
not specify. Navy service members who refuse the COVID-19 vaccine after
expiration of the specified time to commence vaccination, will be processed
for separation and be subject to the other administrative actions described
in this NAVADMIN and reference (d).
2.d. Navy service members who initiate vaccination such that they cannot
meet the deadline described in references (b) and (c) or the applicable
deadline established by receipt of an exemption denial, should notify their
chain of command as soon as possible. The Navy service members command must
expeditiously report the case to the COVID Consolidated Disposition Authority
via *PERS-834(at)navy.mil* for officers and
*PERS832COVIDVAXADSEPS(at)us.navy.mil* for enlisted, in order to expedite
determination regarding whether to initiate or suspend administrative
separation and the other actions directed by this NAVADMIN.
2.e. Notwithstanding the policy to separate Navy service members refusing
the vaccine, each and every Navy service member shall be treated with dignity
and respect at all times throughout the execution of the policies described
herein.
3. Definitions.
3.a. Navy Service Members. Active-duty service members and service members
in the Selected Reserve only. Service members in the Individual Ready
Reserve and U.S. Naval Academy (USNA) and Naval Reserve Officers Training
Corps (ROTC) midshipmen remain subject to the vaccine mandates in references
(a) through (c), but will be adjudicated per their governing instructions.
3.b. Active-Duty Navy Service Members. Active-duty Navy service members
include members of the Active Component and members of the Reserve Component
on active duty in a full time support (FTS) status (also known as Training
and Administration of the Reserve (TAR)).
3.c. Refusing the Vaccine. A Navy service member refusing the vaccine is
one who has: (1) received a lawful order to be fully vaccinated against
COVID-19, (2) is not or will not be fully vaccinated on the date required by
the order, and (3) does not have a pending or approved exemption request per
references (e) through (h).
3.d. Fully Vaccinated. Service members are considered fully vaccinated two
weeks after completing an approved COVID-19 vaccination series per reference
(c).
3.e. Commanders. Commanders, Commanding Officers and Officers-in-Charge of
naval units or organizations.
4. General Guidance.
4.a. Continue to hold submission of administrative separation (ADSEP) cases
or convening administrative separation boards until directed by the CCDA.
4.a.(1). Final directions for submission of misconduct and ADSEP requests
based solely on vaccine refusal are expected to be promulgated during the
first week of December 2021. In preparation for submission, Commanders shall
prepare Reports of Misconduct, applicable NAVPERS 1070/613s and any other
supporting documents. Templates and additional information can be found at
*https://www.mynavyhr.navy.mil/Career-Management/Personnel-Conduct-
Sep/Officer-Performance-Separation/* and
*https://www.mynavyhr.navy.mil/Career-Management/Personnel-Conduct-
Sep/Enlisted-Separations/*. A NAVPERS 1070/613 specifically written for
Navy service members who refuse the COVID-19 vaccine is located at
*https://www.mnp.navy.mil/group/navy-covid-19-reporting*
for Commanders use.
4.a.(2). Entry Level Separation (ELS). Commanders will continue separation
of Navy enlisted service members refusing the vaccine who meet ELS criteria
per MILPERSMAN (MPM) 1910-154. In accordance with MPM 1910-600, forward
completed administrative separation records to PERS-832 via email at
*PERS832COVIDVAXADSEPS(at)us.navy.mil* for filing in members official
military personnel file (OMPF).
4.b. Commanders will notify those Navy service members refusing the vaccine
who are executing funded or no-cost TAD orders for training, or any other
official purpose, to halt their assigned activity and return to their command
within five working days.
4.c. Generally, Navy service members refusing the vaccine will continue in
their assigned duties pending adjudication of separation processing and other
applicable administrative actions described within this NAVADMIN. Commanders
shall ensure appropriate risk mitigations remain in place to prevent the
spread of COVID-19. If, in the Commanders judgment, a local reassignment
becomes necessary, Commanders should coordinate disposition and timing with
their Immediate Superior in Command (ISIC).
5. Administrative Disposition Guidance.
5.a. The data reporting required by NAVADMIN 249/21, reference (k), meets
the requirements of MPM 1611-010 (officers) and MPM 1616-040 (enlisted) to
inform PERS-834 (officers) and PERS-832 (enlisted) of incidents that could
result in adverse action for officers and enlisted (E-6 through E-
9). However, if a Navy service member refusing the vaccine (including those
E5 and below) has a pending transfer, promotion or advancement: submit the
additional information, as described below, as soon as feasible to ensure
appropriate preemptive action is taken. Include *COVID-19 Vaccine Refusal*
in the subject line of the email.
5.a.(1). Officers. Email *PERS-834(at)navy.mil* with members name, rank,
brief description of the offense (e.g. COVID-19 Vaccine Refusal), pending
promotion/advancement status, and the commands POC (Name, rank/rate, email
and phone number).
5.a.(2). Enlisted. Email *PERS832COVIDVAXADSEPS(at)us.navy.mil* with
members name, rank and rate, brief description of the offense (e.g. COVID-19
Vaccine Refusal), pending promotion/advancement status, and the commands POC
(Name, rank/rate, email and phone number).
6. Documentation in Fitness Reports and Enlisted Evaluations.
6.a. Officers.
6.a.(1). In accordance with reference (d), within 30 days of a Navy service
member refusing the vaccine, the reporting senior shall issue an adverse
special Fitness Report (FITREP) per MPM 1610-015 and BUPERSINST
1610.10E. These reports should be submitted no earlier than the *to* date
described below.
6.a.(2). The adverse special FITREP will document failure of the member to
comply with Individual Medical Readiness responsibilities as outlined
below. The adverse special FITREP shall document other facts as appropriate,
including any additional misconduct associated with vaccine refusal, as
described in BUPERSINST 1610.10E. The *to* date in block 15 of this adverse
special FITREP will be as follows: 2021Nov28 (active duty service members and
FTS/TAR), 2021Dec28 (SELRES). For Navy service members who requested an
exemption which was denied and subsequently refuse the vaccine, the *to* date
in block 15 shall be 14 days after expiration of the specified time to
commence vaccination as discussed in para 2.c. or the applicable date
specified in the previous sentence, whichever is later.
6.a.(3). The adverse special FITREP will contain no greater than a 2.0 in
block 35 (Military Bearing/Character) and no greater than a 2.0 in block 38
(Leadership). Block 42 (Promotion Recommendation) will be marked as
*Significant Problems*. The following sentence must be the opening statement
in block 41: *Member failed to maintain deployability or individual readiness
standards by refusing the order to receive the COVID-19 vaccine.* A report
without these marks and this statement will be rejected and returned for
correction.
6.b. Enlisted members.
6.b.(1). In accordance with reference (d), within 30 days of a Navy service
member refusing the vaccine, the reporting senior shall issue an adverse
special evaluation per MPM 1610-015 and BUPERSINST 1610.10E. The adverse
special evaluation will document failure of the member to comply with
Individual Medical Readiness responsibilities as outlined below. The adverse
special evaluation shall document other facts as appropriate, including any
additional misconduct associated with vaccine refusal, as described in
BUPERSINST 1610.10E. The *to* date in block 15 of this adverse special
evaluation will be as follows: 2021Nov28 (active duty service members and
FTS/TAR), 2021Dec28 (SELRES). For Navy service members who requested an
exemption which was denied and subsequently refuse the vaccine, the *to* date
in block 15 shall be 14 days after expiration of the specified time to
commence vaccination as discussed in para 2.c. or the applicable date
specified in the previous sentence, whichever is later. These reports should
be submitted no earlier than the *to* date described above.
6.b.(2). E-1 to E-6 Evaluations. The adverse special evaluation will
contain no greater than a 2.0 in block 36 (Military Bearing/Character) and no
greater than a 2.0 in block 39 (Leadership). Block 45 (Promotion
Recommendation) will be marked as *Significant Problems* and block 47
(Retention) will be marked as *Not Recommended*. The following sentence must
be the opening statement in block 43: *Member failed to maintain
deployability or individual readiness standards by refusing the order to
receive the COVID-19 vaccine.* A report without these marks and this
statement will be rejected and returned for correction.
6.b.(3). E-7 to E-9 Evaluations. The adverse special evaluation will
contain no greater than a 2.0 in block 37 (Character) and no greater than a
2.0 in block 33 (Deckplate Leadership). Block 42 (Promotion Recommendation)
will be marked as *Significant Problems*. The following sentence must be the
opening statement in block 41: *Member failed to maintain deployability or
individual readiness standards by refusing the order to receive the COVID-19
vaccine.* A report without these marks and this statement will be rejected
and returned for correction.
7. Permanent Change of Station (PCS) orders execution guidance. Navy service
members refusing the vaccine who are under PCS orders will adhere to the
following guidance.
7.a. Navy service members and dependents who have not yet initiated PCS
travel shall not execute orders. Commands are directed to contact Navy
Personnel Command (NPC) for follow-on guidance per MPM 1611-010, MPM 1616-
040, and MPM 1616-050. NPC is standing by to address each specific case and
will authorize entitlements based on current location and situation.
7.b. For Navy service members and/or dependents who have already initiated
PCS travel, detaching and gaining commands shall make every effort to contact
those service members to advise them of the requirements of this
message. The service member should contact their detailer directly and each
case will be evaluated by NPC on a case by case basis. Commands are directed
to contact NPC for follow-on guidance per MPM 1611-010, MPM 1616-040 and MPM
1616-050. Per MPM 1320-308, members traveling under orders are considered to
be attached to the gaining command.
7.c. Commanders should contact their ISIC to discuss impacts on manning
resulting from this PCS orders execution guidance. ISICs should discuss
manning impacts with their respective Type Commander N1, officer and enlisted
community detailers, and placement coordinator (PERS 4013).
7.d. For new accession Navy service members in the accession training
pipeline, (e.g. Recruit Training Command and A and C Schools) who refuse the
vaccine and do not have a pending exemption request, Commanders will
immediately interrupt their training, place them in an Interrupted
Instruction (II) status and hold them at current activity.
7.e. For new accession Navy service members in the accession training
pipeline, (e.g. Recruit Training Command and A and C Schools) who have a
pending exemption request, Commanders will continue their accession level
training (including transfer between schools), but will not transfer them to
their ultimate assignment until adjudication of their exemption
request. Once complete with all available accession level training,
Commanders will place the service member in an Interrupted Instruction (II)
status and hold them at current activity until the exemption request is
adjudicated.
8. Bonuses, Special Pays and Incentive Pays. Navy service members refusing
the vaccine may not enter into any new agreements for bonuses, special pays,
or incentive pays and any unearned portion of current bonuses, special pays
and incentive pays will be recouped in accordance with references (r) through
(u). Examples include, but are not limited to, the following: career
retention bonuses, enlistment bonuses and incentive pays (such as flight
pay). Bonuses, special pays and incentive pays become unearned when a Navy
service member refusing the vaccine is no longer performing duties for which
they are receiving such a bonus, special pay, or incentive pay (i.e. removed
from assignment).
8.a. Bonuses, special pays and incentive pays become unearned as soon as one
of the following criteria is met:
8.a.(1). Removed from the assignment.
8.a.(2). Associated NEC/AQD/warfare qualification is removed.
8.a.(3). Separated.
8.b. Actions required by Commanders with regard to special and incentive
pays.
8.b.(1). For assignment or incentive pays, if a Navy service member is
removed from an assignment, the Commander shall notify the office responsible
for any special and incentive pays of the change of assignment. For
Assignment Incentive Pay (AIP), notify PERS-40DD via email at
*Mill_aip(at)navy.mil*. For Special Duty Incentive Pay notify PERS-40DD via
email at *Mill_sdip(at)navy.mil*. For Special Duty Assignment Pay, notify
the servicing Personnel Support Detachment/Transaction Support Center and the
rating detailer.
8.b.(2). For bonuses, if a Navy service member is removed from an assignment
and is no longer eligible for a bonus, notify the office responsible for that
bonus. For Selective Reenlistment Bonuses, notify OPNAV (N130) via email at
*nxag_N130D(at)navy.mil*.
8.b.(3). Upon removal from an assignment, Commanders will ensure the NAVPERS
1070/613 specifically written for Navy service members refusing the vaccine
is completed and saved in the service members electronic service
record. This NAVPERs 1070/613 can be found at
*https://www.mnp.navy.mil/group/navy-covid-19-reporting*.
9. Education. Navy service members refusing the vaccine are not eligible to
continue Navy education opportunities and those who fail to complete a
service obligation incurred for participating in Navy funded full-time, part-
time, or off-duty education programs per OPNAVINST 1520.23C will be required
to reimburse the cost of the education received, prorated for the obligated
time served.
9.a. Institutional Education. Navy service members refusing the vaccine who
incurred a service obligation for an education benefit (e.g. USNA, ROTC,
Naval Postgraduate School, Health Professional Scholarship Program or in-
residence Professional Military Education), will have any unearned portion of
that education benefit recouped if separated before completing the service
obligation. Navy service members refusing the vaccine (as defined in para.
3) currently enrolled in such an education program will be dis-enrolled from
their program as soon as feasible and held at their institution or command
pending administrative separation. Note: Current USNA and ROTC Midshipmen
will be adjudicated by governing instructions as discussed in para. 3.a.
9.b. Tuition Assistance (TA). Navy service members refusing the vaccine are
ineligible to receive TA. Commanders must withdraw command approval for any
TA courses not yet convened. Commanders will direct withdrawal from TA
courses which have convened and require proof of withdrawal. Navy service
members will be responsible for reimbursing the Navy for the amount listed on
the TA Authorization Voucher. Officers administratively separated prior to
completing the statutory two year obligation for receipt of TA will incur a
debt.
9.c. SkillBridge. Navy service members refusing the vaccine are not
eligible to participate in the SkillBridge program. Commanders will
immediately remove SkillBridge approval and recall Navy service members
refusing the vaccine as indicated below.
9.c.(1). Navy service members assigned to commands in the Continental United
States (CONUS) will return to their permanent duty station at their own cost
within five days of recall order. If the command is deployed or underway,
Sailors will report to the Transient Personnel Detachment in their home port.
9.c.(2). Navy service members assigned to commands outside the Continental
United States (OCONUS) will report to the nearest CONUS Transient Personnel
Detachment at their own cost as directed by their command within five days of
recall order.
9.d. Navy Credentialing Opportunities Online (COOL). Navy service members
refusing the vaccine are not eligible for Navy COOL funding for examinations
or related credentialing fees. Commanders will withdraw approval of
unexecuted vouchers and withhold future voucher approval for Navy service
members refusing the vaccine.
10. Navy Training. In cases where there is a clearly defined service
obligation that is not met, the cost of Navy training will be recouped,
prorated to the obligated time served. Additionally, each case of a Navy
service member refusing the vaccine will be evaluated for recoupment of
training costs based on individual circumstances such as total cost, service
obligation, and the Navy’s realized return on investment for training
received.
11. Reenlistments and Extensions. Navy service members refusing the vaccine
are not eligible for re-enlistment, and may not extend their enlistment. If
a Navy service member refusing the vaccine has entered into an extension
agreement that is not yet operative (has not yet taken effect), Commanders
must cancel these agreements to extend enlistment. The inoperative extension
can be cancelled by the personnel office by completing the cancellation
section of NAVPERS 1070/621 or NAVPERS 1070/622 and processing the
corresponding NSIPS event per MPM 1160-040.
12. Promotion and Advancement. Navy service members refusing the vaccine
who are in a frocked status should be defrocked as soon as feasible (officers
per SECNAVINST 1420.2B, enlisted per BUPERSINST 1430.16G). Spot promoted
officers refusing the vaccine should be replaced as soon as feasible. Once
removed from the applicable spot promote billet, the command should contact
the members detailer and PERS-806 to remove the spot promotion.
12.a. Officer Promotion Delay. Commanders shall delay the promotion of any
officer refusing the vaccine and shall submit a NAVPERS 1070/13 to
*NPC_promotionwithholds.fct(at)navy.mil* stating the members promotion is
delayed due to COVID-19 vaccine refusal (per SECNAVINST 1420.3 or SECNAVINST
1412.6M). Delays shall be based upon pending administrative action and
physical qualification. Navy Personnel Command will make formal written
notice to the officer following notification from the Commander. A NAVPERS
1070/613 specifically written for Navy service members who refuse
the COVID-19 vaccine is located at
*https://www.mnp.navy.mil/group/navy-covid-19-reporting* for Commanders use.
12.b. Enlisted Advancement Withhold. Commanders shall withhold the
advancements of any enlisted member refusing the vaccine, to include
preventing automatic Time-In-Rate advancements for E-2/E-3 and advancement
for any Sailors in a frocked status for paygrades E-3 through E-9.
12.c. Enlisted Advancement Withdrawal. The date of the special adverse
evaluation from paragraph 6.b. above constitutes a permanent withdrawal of
advancement recommendation effective as of the date of the reporting seniors
signature. An example NAVPERS 1070/13 for enlisted members pending
advancement is available in BUPERSINST 1430.16G, Chapter 7.
13. Community sponsor flag officers are authorized to make determinations
within their communities regarding removal of warfare qualifications,
additional qualification designations (AQD), Navy Enlisted Classifications
(NEC), or sub-specialties for Navy service members refusing the vaccine. Any
decision to remove warfare qualifications, AQDs, NECs, or sub-specialties
shall be consistent with current community policies and normal practices for
Navy service members who do not maintain deployability or individual
readiness through their own actions. These decisions, when based solely on
refusing the vaccine, must be administrative in nature rather than punitive.
14. If in doubt as to how to adjudicate issues related to a Navy service
member refusing the vaccine, Commanders should seek guidance from their chain
of command, their staff judge advocate, and/or the CCDA before acting. In
all cases, Commanders are accountable to ensure the health and safety of
their command while treating every Navy service member with dignity and
respect.
15. Points of contact.
My Navy Career Center: 833-330-6622, *askmncc(at)navy.mil*.
Retirements and Separations (PERS-8): *MILL_Pers-8(at)navy.mil*,
(901) 874-3264.
Bonus Programs, Special and Incentive Pays (OPNAV N130D):
*nxag_n130d(at)navy.mil*.
Enlisted Force Plans and Policy (OPNAV N132): *NXAG_N132C(AT)navy.mil*.
OPNAV POC: CAPT Jason Grizzle, *ALTN_N1_NAVY_SCR.FCT(AT)NAVY.MIL*.
16. Released by VADM John B. Nowell, Jr, COVID Consolidated Disposition
Authority.
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NARR/REF A IS SECNAVINST 1730.7E, RELIGIOUS MINISTRY WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT
OF THE NAVY.
REF B IS NAVEDTRA 135C, NAVY SCHOOL MANAGEMENT MANUAL.
REF C IS A DESIGN FOR MAINTAINING MARITIME SUPERIORITY, VERSION 2.0, DECEMBER
2018.
REF D IS NAVY LEADER DEVELOPMENT FRAMEWORK, VERSION 3.0, MAY 2019.
REF E IS OPNAVINST 1730.1E, RELIGIOUS MINISTRY IN THE NAVY.
REF F IS MCO 1730.6E, RELIGIOUS MINISTRY IN THE MARINE CORPS.
REF G IS COMDTINST 1730.4C, RELIGIOUS MINISTRIES WITHIN THE COAST GUARD.
RMKS/1. Reference (a) designates the Chief of Chaplains as program sponsor
for the professional development of Chaplain Corps (CHC) officers and
Religious Program Specialists (RP). The Chief of Chaplains conducts annual
short-course training for CHC officers and RPs to sharpen the unique
capabilities and competencies chaplains and RPs bring to the institution
and to inspire excellence in delivering religious ministry.
This NAVADMIN establishes the FY-22 Professional Development Training.
This training consists of a total of four days; is required for all chaplains
and RPs barring operational commitments; and provides continuing education
units, which may be required to maintain religious organization credentials.
2. The Professional Development Training Workshop (PDTW), conducted the
first day, focuses on Professional Naval Chaplaincy.
3. The Professional Development Training Course (PDTC), conducted the
following three days, will address Building Spiritual Readiness. The PDTC
will train and inspire chaplains and RPs to develop and enhance programs that
build the spiritual readiness of warriors and their commands and will provide
Religious Ministry Teams (RMTs) with a common lexicon and terminology related
to spirituality.
4. The FY22 PDTC objectives are to:
(a) Discuss and critically evaluate spirituality from a mental health
perspective;
(b) Discuss and critically evaluate spirituality from a Stoic philosophy
perspective;
(c) Discuss and critically evaluate spirituality from a religious
perspective;
(d) Describe, define, and distinguish religion, spirituality, and
spiritual readiness;
(e) Develop a common lexicon for spiritual readiness;
(f) Develop skills in RMTs to enable service members to develop spiritual
readiness; and
(g) Develop skills in RMTs to integrate spiritual readiness within their
command life-cycles.
5. DATES AND LOCATIONS.
The FY-22 PDTW and PDTC will be offered on these dates at the following
locations:
CONUS LOCATIONS
DATELOCATION
10-13 JanNAS Jacksonville, FL
24-27 JanNB San Diego, CA #1
07-10 FebMCB Camp Lejeune, NC
14-17 FebJEB Little Creek FS, VA
04-07 AprNB San Diego, CA #2 (VIRTUAL)
25-28 AprNB Kitsap, WA
16-19 MayNS Norfolk, VA
23-26 MayNAS Pensacola, FL
27-30 JunMCB Camp Pendleton, CA
OCONUS LOCATIONS
DATELOCATION
07-10 MarMCBH Kaneohe Bay, HI
21-24 MarNAVSUPPACT Naples, Italy (VIRTUAL)
06-09 JunYokosuka/Okinawa, Japan (VIRTUAL)
6. TRAVEL. Commands are authorized to provide funding in support of
religious ministries within the command to include funding chaplains
and RPs to attend annual PDTW/PDTC according to references (e) through (g).
Participants are encouraged to attend the training being held in their
local areas where possible.
7. REGISTRATION. Chaplains and RPs are required to attend all four days of
training and must register for both the PDTW (CIN: A-5G-0005) (CDP: 19MG)
andthe PDTC (CIN: P-5G-1303) (CDP: 19MF) through the enterprise Naval
TrainingReservation System (eNTRS) via self-registration or the Service
Member's command training officer. Training dates and locations are
accessible via the Catalogue of Navy Training Courses (CANTRAC). Prospective
students must submit a current email address during registration or the
request will be returned. Registration SOPs and guidance are available at the
Naval Chaplaincy School (NCS) milSuite
site: https://www.milsuite.mil/book/community/spaces/navychc/naval-
chaplaincy-school/pages/pdtcpdtw. If Service Members encounter issues
with registration, they may contact their command training officer for
assistance. If the command training officer is unavailable, Service Members
may contact Mr. Jose Toledo, Naval Chaplaincy School Training Management
Specialist, at (401) 841-3939/DSN: (312) 841-3939 or via e-mail at
jose.l.toledo@navy.mil.
8. COVID-19 MITIGATION. To comply with local protocols, training quotas
may be reduced. The current email address provided by the student at
registration will be used to communicate updates. If in-person meetings are
not permitted, per local regulations, follow on guidance will be provided via
email for virtual training delivery.
9. VIRTUAL TRAINING. Virtual training is currently in place for three
locations, 21-24 March in Naples, Italy, 4-7 April in San Diego, California,
and 6-9 June in Yokosuka/Okinawa Japan. Virtual participants are still
required to register for the PDTW and PDTC via eNTRS. If additional virtual
training is activated in other locations due to the resurgence of COVID-19,
the PDTW/PDTC will be delivered through the Naval Chaplaincy School virtual
delivery platform.
For sites where virtual training is currently planned or is activated in the
future, a message detailing login instructions, participant expectations, and
helpful information will be emailed to all registered participants no later
than 14 days prior to the course convene.
10. COURSE MATERIAL/SITE SHEETS. Read-ahead material is required for the PDTC
and is accessible on the NCS milSuite site. To assist the Service Member with
travel planning, site sheets for each training venue are also available on
the NCS milSuite
site: https://www.milsuite.mil/book/community/spaces/navychc/naval-
chaplaincy-school/pages/pdtcpdtw.
11. This NAVADMIN is cancelled for record purposes on 30 September 2022.
12. Released by Mr. Andrew S. Haeuptle, Director, Navy Staff on behalf of
Rear Admiral Brent Scott, Chief of Chaplains.//
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