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TRIAD NOTIFICATION If TRIAD notification was at 11AM today, that means the public release is supposed to be 24 hours later. That is the copy you can view and that is also released as the public message.

The Navy released the fall petty officer advancement quotas Nov. 20 that provides 24,714 quotas for advancement to E-4, E-5 or E-6 for active duty, Full Time Support (FTS), and Selected Reserve (SELRES) Sailors. http://www.navy.mil/ah_online/ftrStory.asp?issue=3&id=103423

By 1987, the Iran-Iraq War had turned the Persian Gulf into a shooting gallery. As part of a total war strategy, both Baghdad and Tehran targeted merchant shipping to impede the other side’s war effort. During eight years of brutal fighting, hundreds of commercial vessels, many belonging to neutral countries, were attacked, costing the lives of hundreds of merchant seamen and causing millions of dollars in damage. The perilous security situation in one of the world’s vital waterways influenced the Reagan administration’s decision to intervene. From 1987 to 1988, the United States escorted Kuwaiti oil tankers during Operation Earnest Will. Superpower intervention did not result in an expansion of the conflict, but the one-and-a-half-year period became arguably the closest America and Iran came to full-scale war. https://scout.com/military/warrior/Article/In-1987-a-Rogue-US-Navy-Admiral-Schemed-for-War-With-Iran-110695976

No. Your exam score is based on the number of questions answered correctly. The purpose of the exam is to measure general rating knowledge, and scores are a numerical representation of how well you did compared to peers taking the same exam. Candidates who answer the most questions correctly, in each rating, get a Standard Score of 80.

UNCLASSIFIED ROUTINE R 261312Z OCT 17 FM CNO WASHINGTON DC TO NAVADMIN INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC BT UNCLAS PASS TO OFFICE CODES: FM CNO WASHINGTON DC//N1// INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC//N1// NAVADMIN 259/17 MSGID/GENDAMIN/CNO WASHINGTON DC/N1/OCT// SUBJ/REDESIGNATION OF CHIEF WARRANT OFFICER SUBMARINE ELECTRONICS DESIGNATOR 728X AS ACOUSTIC TECHNICIAN// REF/A/DOC/OPNAV/14DEC09// REF/B/MSG/CNO WASHINGTON DC/131346ZAPR17// REF/C/DOC/COMNAVPERSCOM/3AUG14// NARR/REF A IS OPNAVINST 1420.1B, ENLISTED TO OFFICER COMMISSIONING PROGRAMS APPLICATION ADMINISTRATIVE MANUAL. REF B IS NAVADMIN 090/17, FY-19 ACTIVE DUTY LIMITED DUTY OFFICER AND CHIEF WARRANT OFFICER IN-SERVICE PROCUREMENT BOARD. REF C IS MILPERSMAN ARTICLE 1212-020, REDESIGNATION PROCEDURES FOR LIMITED DUTY OFFICERS (LDOS) AND CHIEF WARRANT OFFICERS (CWOS) WITHIN THEIR RESPECTIVE COMMUNITY.// RMKS/1. This NAVADMIN announces redesignation of the 728X Submarine Electronics Technician to Acoustic Technician and supplements references (a) and (b) soliciting applications for the FY-19 Active Duty In-Service Procurement Board. 2. Applications from highly qualified and motivated active duty and Full- Time Support chief, senior chief and master chief petty officers will be considered for commissioning as acoustic technicians by the FY-19 Chief Warrant Officer (CWO) In-Service Procurement Board. This program provides a deliberate means of identifying and commissioning technically proficient Sailors to provide superior acoustic analytical support to Fleet and Task Force Commanders, primarily via the Integrated Undersea Surveillance System (IUSS). 3. References (a) and (b) provide current policy and application procedures for the CWO program. Paragraphs 5 and 10 of reference (b) are modified for 728X applications to be postmarked no later than 30 November 2017. 4. In addition to requirements outlined in reference (b), applicants must be in the sonar technician (STG and STS) or Naval Aircrewmen Operator (AWO) ratings with one or more of the following Navy Enlisted Classifications: 0416, 0417, 0501, 0507, 0551 or 0553. 5. Current CWOs that meet the requirements in paragraph 4, or hold Additional Qualification Designators BA4, BA5 or BA9, may apply for redesignation without board action to 7281 in line with reference (c). Personnel meeting requirements and that are endorsed by the IUSS Type Commander and Limited Duty Officer/CWO community manager will be redesignated by Military Community Management (BUPERS-3). Sample re-designation request may be obtained by contacting the LDO/CWO Officer Community Manager as provided in paragraph 7. 6. Current 728X submarine electronics technicians will continue to be detailed by Submarine/Nuclear LDO/CWO Manager to electronics billets based on their technical skills. 7. Point of contact is Mr. Mitch Allen who can be reached at (901) 874- 3044/DSN 882, or via e-mail at mitchell.allen(at)navy.mil. 8. This NAVADMIN will remain in effect until superseded or 30 September 2018, whichever comes first. 9. Released by Vice Admiral R. P. Burke, N1.// BT #0001 NNNN UNCLASSIFIED//

UNCLASSIFIED ROUTINE R 231826Z OCT 17 FM CNO WASHINGTON DC TO NAVADMIN INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC BT UNCLAS NAVADMIN 255/17 MSGID/GENADMIN/CNO WASHINGTON DC/N1/OCT// SUBJ/FY-19 NAVY ACTIVE DUTY AND RESERVE ENLISTED ADVANCEMENT SELECTION BOARDS FOR MASTER CHIEF AND SENIOR CHIEF PETTY OFFICER// REF/A/MSG/CNO WASHINGTON DC/131828ZJUL17// REF/B/DOC/BUPERS/2NOV07// REF/C/DOC/OPNAV/15NOV16// REF/D/MSG/SECNAV WASHINGTON DC/052044ZMAR13// REF/E/DOC/BUMED/8MAR17// REF/F/DOC/COMNAVPERSCOM/13MAY13// REF/G/MSG/CNO WASHINGTON DC/192102ZNOV14// REF/H/MSG/CNO WASHINGTON DC/011557ZFEB17// REF/I/DOC/BUPERS/1MAY15// NARR/REF A IS NAVADMIN 174/17, REVISED NAVY ENLISTED CLASSIFICATION CODE CONSTRUCT. REF B IS BUPERSINST 1430.16F, ADVANCEMENT MANUAL FOR ENLISTED PERSONNEL OF THE U.S. NAVY AND U.S. NAVY RESERVE. REF C IS OPNAVINST 1220.1E, CHANGING OR REMOVING NAVY ENLISTED CLASSIFICATION CODES FOR NUCLEAR PROPULSION PLAN PERSONNEL. REF D IS ALNAV 015/13, PERSONAL SPECIAL SECURITY INVESTIGATION SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS. REF E IS MANUAL OF THE MEDICAL DEPARTMENT (MANMED), NAVMED P-117. REF F IS MILPERSMAN 1220-040, SUBMARINE QUALIFICATIONS DESIGNATION FOR ENLISTED MEMBERS. REF G IS NAVADMIN 266/14, UNITED STATES NAVY SENIOR ENLISTED ACADEMY. REF H IS NAVADMIN 021/17, ESTABLISHMENT OF YEOMAN(SUBMARINE), LOGISTICS SPECIALIST(SUBMARINE), CULINARY SPECIALIST(SUBMARINE) AND FIRE CONTROLMAN(AEGIS) SERVICE RATINGS. REF I IS BUPERSINST 1610.10D, NAVY PERFORMANCE EVALUATION SYSTEM.// RMKS/1. This NAVADMIN provides guidance for eligibility, communication to the boards, and board member or recorder application procedures for the FY-19 Navy Active-Duty and Reserve enlisted advancement selection boards for master chief and senior chief petty officer. a. The Reserve Component (RC) board will consider personnel serving on active duty as Full Time Support (FTS) and Selected Reserve (SELRES), to include those serving on voluntary and involuntary recall and mobilization orders. Mobilized Individual Ready Reserve (IRR) personnel are considered under the SELRES requirements for advancement. b. Navy Enlisted Classifications (NEC) contained in this NAVADMIN list both legacy and revised codes per reference (a). 2. Timeline a. 23 October 2017. Navy Personnel Command (NPC) (PERS-802) will compile and submit initial time-in-rate (TIR) eligibility list of candidates to Naval Education and Training Professional Development Center (NETPDC) (N321). b. 10 November 2017. Examination Status Verification Reports (ESVR) will be available at: https://prod.neas.netc.navy.mil. c. 5 February 2018. RC E8/E9 board candidates changing ratings must be in the new rating to be considered as a candidate in that rating. d. 12 February 2018. Letter to the board (LTB) deadline for the RC E8/9 selection board. e. 2 March 2018. Active Component (AC) E9 board candidates changing ratings must be in the new rating to be considered as a candidate in that rating. f. 5 March 2018. RC E8/E9 selection board convenes. All eligibility requirements, to include any waivers, must have final approval and be posted to candidates records prior to this date. g. 12 March 2018. LTB deadline for the AC E9 selection board. h. 16 March 2018. RC E8/E9 selection board scheduled to adjourn. i. 23 March 2018. AC E8 board candidates changing ratings must be in the new rating to be considered as a candidate in that rating. j. 2 April 2018. AC E9 selection board convenes. All eligibility requirements, to include any waivers, must have final approval and be posted to candidates records prior to this date. k. 2 April 2018. LTB deadline for the AC E8 selection board. l. 13 April 2018. AC E9 selection board scheduled to adjourn. m. 23 April 2018. AC E8 selection board convenes. All eligibility requirements, to include any waivers, must have final approval and be posted to candidates records prior to this date. n. 11 May 2018. AC E8 selection board scheduled to adjourn. 3. Eligibility Criteria. Candidates must meet the eligibility requirements outlined in chapter 2 of reference (b) and this NAVADMIN prior to the scheduled board convening date. All requirements must be reflected in the enlisted master file prior to the board convening. Requirements achieved or posted to a candidates record after the scheduled board convening date will be considered late and not make a candidate eligible for the regularly scheduled board or entitle a candidate to an enlisted special selection board. The authoritative source to determine selection board eligibility is the profile sheet. The AC/FTS/SELRES cycle is 237. Because eligibility status can change without direct notification, candidates should verify their profile sheet on a continuous basis and commands must verify their ESVR weekly through the projected board adjourn date. The profile sheet and ESVR are updated as changes are processed by NPC PERS-802. a. The candidate shares equal responsibility with the parent command to ensure: (1) The candidates name appears on the selection board eligibility list. (2) The candidate is listed in the correct competitive group. (3) The candidates Official Military Personnel File (OMPF) field codes 30-38 and Performance Summary Record (PSR) are up-to-date. b. If an eligible candidate is not listed on the selection board eligibility list, mail or e-mail a completed Advancement in Rate or Change in Rating worksheet (NETPDC 1430/3 Rev 06-16) along with a letter of transmittal to NETPDC (N321) and info NPC PERS-802. c. If listed candidates are ineligible or later become ineligible, submit a message to NETPDC (N321) and NPC PERS-802 requesting the candidates eligibility be invalidated and provide explanation for invalidation. Per reference (b) paragraph 721b, advancement recommendation withdrawal must be completed and documented prior to transmitting the message. d. If candidates are validated in the wrong competitive category, submit a message notification to NETPDC (N321) and NPC PERS-802 detailing the discrepancy. e. Sailors not selected to continue from a Senior Enlisted Continuation Board are ineligible for advancement. f. Candidates who do not have a recommendation for advancement on their most recent chief evaluation will be invalidated. Evaluations that restore a recommendation for advancement must be made available to the selection board prior to the board convening date. g. Per reference (b), the terminal eligibility date used to compute the TIR is 1 October 2018. TIR date for E8 candidates must be on or before 1 September 2015. TIR date for E9 candidates must be on or before 1 July 2015. h. High Year Tenure (HYT) date or approved HYT waiver for the current paygrade must be 1 July 2018 or later. HYT waivers must be approved prior to the board convening. Candidates who will be at HYT on 1 July 2018 are ineligible for advancement, regardless of any approved HYT waiver. i. Members who have submitted voluntary Fleet Reserve (FLTRES)/ retirement requests to NPC are not eligible. Voluntary FLTRES are those not mandated by HYT. Requests due to HYT are eligible for advancement and selection board consideration provided the HYT date for the present paygrade is 1 July 2018 or later per reference (b). An approved or pending voluntary FLTRES/retirement request must be successfully disapproved, canceled, or modified to an involuntary date prior to the board convening to render a candidate selection board eligible. j. Commissioning Programs. Candidates who have been selected for Seaman To Admiral (STA-21), Medical Enlisted Commissioning Program, Medical Service Corps in-service procurement, or Judge Advocate General Corps in-service procurement programs remain eligible for advancement consideration. Selection to any other officer commissioning program renders candidates ineligible. Commands are required to request those candidates be invalidated by NPC PERS-802. k. Per reference (c), nuclear candidates who are assigned NEC 3359/3389 upon transfer from a nuclear propulsion plant operator to a non-nuclear billet at sea or ashore, or to duty under instruction including special college education programs are ineligible for advancement. This includes nuclear candidates transferred to a STA-21 duty station. l. Security clearance requirements. Candidates in a rating requiring a security clearance must have a favorable investigation adjudication issued by the Department of Defense Central Adjudication Facility (DODCAF) and it must be reflected properly in Joint Personnel Adjudication System (JPAS) prior to board convening. If the candidate's commanding officer (CO) grants an interim clearance, JPAS must be updated prior to board convening. Refer to reference (d) for additional guidance. Sailors who have a clearance must maintain that clearance eligibility. Ratings requiring a security clearance are AC, AE, AG, AO, AT, AW, AWF, AWO, AWR, AWS, AWV, AZ, CTI, CTM, CTN, CTR, CTT, EOD, ET, FC, FCA, FT, GM, HT, IC, IS, IT, LN, MA, MC, MN, MT, ND, OS, QM, SB, SO, STG, and YN, as well as all nuclear and submarine ratings. This guidance supersedes reference (b). m. Branch class (BRCL) and special program indicator (SPI) code. SPI for BRCL 32 Sailors must be verified via the Billet Based Distribution (BBD) system. BRCL 32 on active duty orders with a blank SPI code is invalid. Commands must correct the error via the Navy Standard Integrated Personnel System (NSIPS) or the Sailor may seek relief by petitioning the Board for Correction of Naval Records (BCNR). Sailors whose SPI code is invalid as of the board convening date will be invalidated. n. Competitive group specific eligibility requirements. Candidates must meet special requirements (citizenship, medical, etc.) for certain ratings as outlined in paragraph 204 of reference (b). Commands must verify and submit a message to NETPDC (N321) and NPC PERS-802 requesting those selection board eligible Sailors be invalidated who no longer meet the qualifications listed in reference (b) or below by the scheduled board convening date. (1) Air Traffic Controller personnel must possess a valid Federal Aviation Administration 7220-1 ATCS Certificate and meet requirements established in reference (e). (2) Cryptologic Technician Interpretive (CTI) personnel must achieve a minimum of L2/R2 on the most recent Defense Language Proficiency Test (DLPT) in their primary language, as assigned by their CO, within 12 months of LTB deadline for E8/9 selection boards. However, a CTI who achieves a maximum of L3/R3 on the most recent DLPT in his/her primary language, as assigned by his/her CO, within 24 months of LTB deadline for E8/E9 selection boards will be eligible for advancement. Acceptable documentation of DLPT scores includes an evaluation with language scores or the official Navy DLPT letter from Center of Information Warfare Training, Corry Station, forwarded to the board via the candidate's LTB. Any CTI whose primary language DLPT has expired must possess a valid "Inability to Test" waiver from the Navy Language, Regional Expertise, and Culture Office (OPNAV N13F) in order to be considered by the board. (3) Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) personnel must hold the Master EOD technician NEC (5337) to be eligible for advancement to E8 and E9. (4) Active duty Navy Diver (ND) personnel must hold the First Class Diver NEC (5342/M1DV) for group 2 or the Master Diver NEC (5341/MMDV) for group 1 to be eligible for advancement to E8 and must hold the Master Diver NEC (5341/MMDV) to be eligible for advancement to E9. (5) Special Warfare Boat Operators (SB) personnel must have the Patrol Officer (SWCC Master) qualification to be eligible for advancement to E8 and E9. (6) Nuclear trained personnel. (a) Submarine Sailors in nuclear ratings must hold a supervisor NEC (3363, 3364, 3365, or 3366) and the nuclear qualified secondary NEC 3302 (Engineering Department Master Chief (EDMC)) to be eligible for advancement to E8. A NAVPERS 1221/6 requesting a secondary NEC of 3302 and copy of qualification card must be submitted to OPNAV N133 at bullnuke(at)navy.mil via the Force EDMC by 13 April 2018. Additional contact information is available via http://www.public.navy.mil/bupers- npc/enlisted/community/nuclear/Pages/NuclearEnlistedPrograms.aspx (b) Surface Sailors in nuclear ratings must hold a supervisor NEC (3393, 3394, 3395, or 3396) to be eligible for advancement to E8. (c) Submarine Sailors in nuclear ratings must hold a supervisor NEC (3363, 3364, 3365, or 3366) to be eligible for advancement to E9. Candidates must also hold the secondary NEC 3302 and have served or be currently serving as an EDMC of a submarine. Acceptable documentation of EDMC service for review by the selection board includes a chief evaluation with "EDMC" in Block 29 or 41, a letter from the CO via the member providing dates of EDMC service, or NSIPS documentation via the candidate. Candidates without EDMC service documented in their OMPF must submit documentation with their LTB providing dates of EDMC service. (d) Surface Sailors in nuclear ratings must hold a supervisor NEC (3393, 3394, 3395, or 3396) to be eligible for advancement to E9. Candidates must also hold the secondary NEC 3301 (Reactor Department Master Chief (RDMC)) and must have served, or be currently serving as a Division Leading Chief Petty Officer (DLCPO) of a nuclear division at sea (Reactor Mechanical, Reactor Electrical, Reactor Controls, Reactor Propulsion, or Reactor Laboratories), Reactor Training Division Officer (RT DIVO) at sea, or leading crew chief (LCC) of a prototype to be eligible for advancement to E9. Sailors who are billeted as Reactor Department Master Chief (RDMC) in lieu of DLCPO are also eligible for advancement to E9. Acceptable documentation of DLCPO, RT DIVO, LCC, or RDMC service for review by the selection board includes a chief evaluation with DLCPO, RT DIVO, LCC, or RDMC in Block 29 or 41, a letter from the CO via the member to the board providing dates of DLCPO, RT DIVO, LCC, or RDMC service, or NSIPS documentation via the member. Candidates without DLCPO, RT DIVO, LCC, or RDMC service documented in their OMPF must submit documentation with their LTB providing dates of DLCPO, RT DIVO, LCC, or RDMC service. (7) Non-nuclear submarine Sailors must be designated as either SS, SU, or SQ per reference (f) as of the board convening date to be eligible. Candidates designated as SG or SP are not eligible for advancement. o. Per reference (g), beginning in FY-17, all newly selected senior chiefs are required to complete either the U.S. Navy Senior Enlisted Academy, U.S. Air Force Senior Enlisted Academy, U.S. Marine Corps Senior Enlisted Academy, U.S. Coast Guard Senior Enlisted Academy, or Joint Special Warfare Academy in order to be eligible for advancement to master chief. The first board in which Senior Enlisted Academy completion will be required for selection board eligibility are the FY-20 master chief selection boards. Senior chiefs should plan accordingly. p. With the establishment of the new Culinary Specialist (Submarine) (CSS), Logistics Specialist (Submarine) (LSS), Yeoman (Submarine) (YNS), and Fire Controlman (Aegis) (FCA) service ratings, the CS, LS, YN, and FC general ratings will no longer be grouped for the Active Duty component. Refer to reference (h) for additional information. 4. Competitive Groups. The below listed ratings are separated into competitive groups as applicable to the candidate's component: a. CTI (Active Duty E8) Group 1 - Middle East and North Africa Group 2 - East and Far East Asia Group 3 - Latin and South America Group 4 - Eastern Europe b. EMN, ETN, MMN (Active Duty E8/9) Group 1 - Submarine Group 2 - Surface c. MU (Active Duty E8/9) Group 1 - Premier Band Group 2 - Fleet Band d. NC (Active Duty and FTS E8/9) Group 1 - Career Recruiter Force Group 2 - Fleet e. ND (Active Duty E8) Group 1 - Master Diver (5341/MMDV) Group 2 - First Class Diver (5342/M1DV) 5. Record review and communication with the E8/9 selection board. a. Communication to the board must originate from the individual candidate and must be accompanied under the candidates signed LTB. (1) The LTB may address any information that the candidate considers important. Candidates should not include items in their LTB that are already included in their OMPF or PSR unless the OMPF version is unreadable or the PSR is incorrect. An LTB to only state that the candidate's OMPF and PSR have been verified and is correct is not desired. Any evaluation gaps should be resolved by either submitting the missing evaluations via an LTB or a statement in lieu of missing report per chapter 17 of reference (i). (2) The LTB must either be digitally signed using the candidates military identity certificate or have a hand-written signature. Unsigned LTBs will not be presented to the board. (3) Third party correspondence is any communication to the board which is not accompanied by the candidates signed LTB and will not be presented to the board. Commands are not authorized to submit a message to NPC requesting information be presented to the board. This supersedes reference (b). b. Information received that is not accompanied by a signed LTB, or not received by the NPC Customer Service Center (CSC) by the deadline listed in paragraph 2, will not be presented to the board. The time and date LTBs are received in the NPC CSC inbox (central time zone) is the time and date used for deadline verification. To verify receipt of an LTB, go to https://npccontactcenter.ahf.nmci.navy.mil/OA_HTML/npc.html or call the NPC CSC. Although late or unsigned LTBs may be accepted by the NPC CSC, they will not be presented to the board and no feedback will be provided to the candidate. c. All LTBs and each enclosure must contain the candidates full name and full social security number. Candidates must verify that the correct board number is on their signed cover letter. For FY-19 boards: The board numbers are 205 for SELRES E8/9, 206 for FTS E8/9, 210 for AC E9, and 235 for AC E8. d. The preferred method to submit an LTB is by encrypted e-mail to cscselboard(at)navy.mil. E-mailed LTBs must be encrypted to protect personally identifiable information. Trouble with file encryption or certificate issues do not justify a late LTB. e. If unable to e-mail, candidates may send regular mail to the addresses below. Mailed LTBs should be on plain white paper and paper clipped (no staples, binders, folders, or tabs). (1) SELRES/Mobilized IRR E8/9 Board: Navy Personnel Command Customer Service Center (PERS-1) President FY-19 Reserve E8/9 Selection Board #205 5720 Integrity Drive Millington, TN 38055-6300 (2) FTS E8/9 Board: Navy Personnel Command Customer Service Center (PERS-1) President FY-19 Reserve E8/9 Selection Board #206 5720 Integrity Drive Millington, TN 38055-6300 (3) Active E9 Board: Navy Personnel Command Customer Service Center (PERS-1) President FY-19 Active E9 Selection Board #210 5720 Integrity Drive Millington, TN 38055-6300 (4) Active E8 Board: Navy Personnel Command Customer Service Center (PERS-1) President FY-19 Active E8 Selection Board #235 5720 Integrity Drive Millington, TN 38055-6300 f. Certified or registered mail is not advised due to delays in handling. g. Candidates are authorized to submit more than one LTB vice waiting until the deadline to submit one all-inclusive LTB. Although multiple LTBs are authorized, candidates should not duplicate previously sent information. h. The same LTB deadline applies to candidates who gain eligibility after the LTB deadline and before the convening date. A candidate who is working to fix an eligibility issue and expects to be selection board eligible prior to the board convening date may submit an LTB, which must still be received prior to the deadline. 6. Selection board results. Official results will be provided online via BUPERS Online (BOL) to authorized command representatives prior to the release of the official results via NAVADMIN. Selectee profile sheets will be published by NETPDC within 30 days of both RC and AC selection board results being released via NAVADMIN. Educational services officers who are registered users may access results through the Navy Enlisted Advancement System (NEAS) website (https://prod.neas.netc.navy.mil). Individual candidates may view/download profile sheets via a .mil domain computer at https://prod.neas.netc.navy.mil/NEASRpts/Individual.aspx. 7. Special Selection Boards (SSB) a. SSBs may be approved for candidates who have demonstrated they were precluded from consideration at the selection board or were considered at the selection board in the incorrect competitive category, and the administrative error was beyond the candidates control and not the direct or indirect result of his or her error, delay, or omission. SSB requests are to be submitted per reference (b) paragraph 102d to NPC PERS-803 vice PERS-811/812. b. All SSB requests must be received by NPC PERS-803 no later than 2 years after the date the contested board results were made public. Requests received more than 2 years after the date the contested board results were made public will be treated as untimely and will normally be denied by Deputy Chief of Naval Personnel. If a request is delayed more than the 2 years and justification can be provided for the delay (i.e., BCNR or Inspector General (IG) action), the request will be considered, but it may be denied if the reason for the delay is due to submitting the initial BCNR or IG request late. 8. Additional information regarding this cycle will be posted at: a. AC boards: http://www.public.navy.mil/bupers- npc/boards/activedutyenlisted/Pages/GeneralInformation.aspx b. RC boards: http://www.public.navy.mil/bupers- npc/boards/reserveenlisted/Pages/GeneralInformation.aspx 9. Board members and recorders. a. AC commanders and senior lieutenant commanders are encouraged to contact their detailer if interested in serving as a member on the AC selection board. b. FTS commanders and senior lieutenant commanders are encouraged to contact their detailer if interested in serving as a member on the RC selection board. SELRES commanders and lieutenant commanders are encouraged to contact commander, Navy Reserve Forces Command via their community leaders if interested in serving on the RC selection board. c. AC and RC master chiefs are encouraged to apply to serve on the selection boards. There are no restrictions preventing AC members from serving on RC selection boards or RC members from serving on AC selection boards. d. Senior chief petty officers and chief petty officers (to include frocked) who are not eligible for the selection board may serve as recorders. Petty officers (E6 and below) may not serve on the boards in any capacity. e. Officers shall complete the Officer Selection Board Member/ Recorder Nomination form (NAVPERS 1400/5) found at http://www.public.navy.mil/bupers-npc/reference/forms/NAVPERS/ Pages /default.aspx f. Enlisted applicants must wait until the Annual Notice of Convening message for enlisted advancement selection boards has been released and follow the instructions in that message to submit an application. Selection to serve on a board is not based on the order applications are received. Early applications will not be accepted. g. Enlisted applicants shall complete the Enlisted Selection Board Member/Recorder Application form (NAVPERS 1400/2) found at http://www.public.navy.mil/bupers-npc/reference/forms/NAVPERS/Pages /default.aspx and route it through their force master chief (FORCM). Personnel stationed at commands that do not fall under a FORCM may have their senior enlisted leader (SEL) or command master chief (CMC) forward the NAVPERS 1400/2 directly to NPC PERS-805 (Mr. Patrick Marshall): donald.p.marshall(at)navy.mil. Do not use normal administrative routing. Only route the application to the SEL/CMC/CO/FORCM and NPC PERS-805. If the applicant is unsure of their circumstance, contact Mr. Marshall via email donald.p.marshall(at)navy.mil. 10. Points of contact: a. NPC CSC, 866-U-ASK-NPC/866-827-5672, or e-mail at UASKNPC(at)NAVY.MIL. Do not submit LTBs to this e-mail. b. Selection board eligibility (NPC PERS-802): (1) Ms. Linda Coffield (Branch Head), (901) 874-3171, or e-mail at linda.coffield(at)navy.mil (2) Ms. Elizabeth Vaughn (AC), (901) 874-3217, or e-mail at elizabeth.vaughn(at)navy.mil (3) Ms. Dorothy Harris (FTS/SELRES), (901) 874-4435, or e-mail at dorothy.harris(at)navy.mil c. NETPDC (N321), (850) 473-6148/DSN 753, or e-mail at sfly_N321_discrepanc(at)navy.mil. 11. This message will remain in effect until superseded or canceled. 12. Released by Vice Admiral R. P. Burke, N1.// BT #0001 NNNN UNCLASSIFIED//

UNCLASSIFIED ROUTINE R 181719Z OCT 17 FM CNO WASHINGTON DC TO NAVADMIN INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC BT UNCLAS PASS TO OFFICE CODES: FM CNO WASHINGTON DC//N1// INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC//N1// NAVADMIN 252/17 MSGID/GENADMIN/CNO WASHINGTON DC/N1/OCT// SUBJ/MARCH 2018 (CYCLE 239) NAVY-WIDE PETTY OFFICER (E4-E6) ADVANCEMENT EXAMINATIONS FOR USN, FULL TIME SUPPORT, AND CANVASSER RECRUITER SAILORS// REF/A/DOC/BUPERS/2NOV07// REF/B/MSG/SECNAV WASHINGTON DC/052044ZMAR13// REF/C/MSG/CNO WASHINGTON DC/N1/252221ZJUN10// REF/D/MSG/CNO WASHINGTON DC/N1/131544ZDEC07// REF/E/MSG/CNO WASHINGTON DC/011557ZFEB17// NARR/REF A IS BUPERSINST 1430.16F, ADVANCEMENT MANUAL FOR ENLISTED PERSONNEL OF THE U.S. NAVY AND U.S. NAVY RESERVE. REF B IS ALNAV 015/13, PERSONNEL SECURITY INVESTIGATION SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS. REF C IS NAVADMIN 215/10, PERFORMANCE EVALUATION AND ADVANCEMENT GUIDANCE FOR INDIVIDUAL AUGMENTEE SAILORS. REF D IS NAVADMIN 336/07, ADMINISTRATION OF THE NAVY-WIDE ADVANCEMENT EXAM FOR SAILORS IN IRAQ, AFGHANISTAN, AND THE HORN OF AFRICA. REF E IS NAVADMIN 021/17, ESTABLISHMENT OF YEOMAN (SUBMARINE), LOGISTICS SPECIALIST (SUBMARINE), CULINARY SPECIALIST (SUBMARINE) AND FIRE CONTROLMAN (AEGIS) SERVICE RATINGS.// RMKS/1. This NAVADMIN announces the March 2018 (Cycle 239) Navy-wide advancement examination (NWAE) for advancement in rate of U.S. Navy, Full Time Support and Canvasser Recruiter Sailors. a. Exam dates are: E6 - 1 March 2018 E5 - 8 March 2018 E4 - 15 March 2018 b. In addition to the requirements chapter 6 of reference (a) and this message, educational services officers (ESO) must follow the pre-exam preparation requirements in the exam verbatim located at https://prod.neas.netc.navy.mil. 2. Eligibility Requirements. Advancement candidate eligibility requirements are found in reference (a), chapter 2, with the following information specific only to Cycle 239: a. The terminal eligibility date used to compute time-in-rate (TIR) is 1 July 2018. b. The minimum TIR date must be on or before: E6 - 1 July 2015 E5 - 1 July 2017 E4 - 1 January 2018 c. TIR requirements for early promote E5 Sailors can be waived by 1 year with commanding officer (CO)/officer in charge approval. d. High year tenure (HYT) date or approved HYT waiver must be effective 1 July 2018 or later and approved prior to 1 March 2018. e. Candidates in a rating requiring a security clearance must have a favorable investigation adjudication issued by the Department of Defense Central Adjudication Facility and it must be reflected properly in Joint Personnel Adjudication System (JPAS) prior to 1 March 2018. If the CO of grants an interim clearance, JPAS must be updated prior to 1 March 2018. Refer to reference (b) for additional guidance. Once Sailors have a clearance they must maintain that clearance eligibility. If for any reason a clearance is denied or revoked, an exam is not authorized until a new clearance is granted. Rates requiring a security clearance are AC, AE, AG, AO, ATI, ATO, AWF, AWO, AWR, AWS, AWV, AZ, CTI, CTM, CTN, CTR, CTT, EOD, ET, FC, FCA, FT, GM, HT, IC, IS, IT, LN, MA, MC, MN, MT, ND, OS, QM, SB, SO, STG, YN, and nuclear and submarine ratings. f. Change of rate must be approved and retention approvals must be completed before the scheduled exam date of the candidate. This includes approvals from Navy Personnel Command and Career Waypoints (CWAY), etc. Sailors under instruction in A-school for rating conversion on the scheduled date of the NWAE are prohibited from taking any examination. g. Compute performance mark average (PMA) using all evaluations in the current rank of the candidate with an ending date that falls within the following time periods: E4 exam - 1 June 2017 to 28 February 2018 E5 exam - 1 December 2016 to 28 February 2018 E6 exam - 1 March 2015 to 28 February 2018 h. For additional guidance on computing PMA, refer to reference (a), chapter 3. For PMA guidance for individual augmentee (IA) Sailors refer to reference (c). i. Sailors who have received a "Denied Final - Active" from CWAY and have a soft end of active obligated service prior to 1 July 2018 are ineligible and shall not be administered the Cycle 239 NWAE. j. Cryptologic Technician Interpretive (CTI) Sailors must achieve a minimum of L2/R2 on the Defense Language Proficiency Test (DLPT) in their primary language, as assigned by their CO, within 12 months of NWAE. Any CTI whose primary language DLPT is over 12 months old must receive an advancement cycle participation waiver from the Navy Foreign Language Office (N13F12). k. Sailors assigned to a submarine source rating must be fully qualified, in line with Submarine Qualification Designation for Enlisted Members, MILPERSMAN 1220-040. 3. Exam Ordering a. Deploying commands can order exams up to 6 months prior to the scheduled exam date. Exams required prior to the TIR list opening are ordered via message or in the preferred message format via e-mail to sfly_N321_exam_order(at)navy.mil following the guidelines in chapter 4 and figure 4-1 of reference (a). Specify in the subject line the order request is for early exams. Ensure a point of contact (POC) is included in the message. Refer to reference (d) for IA Sailors who are pending deployment to, or are deployed to and operating in a congressionally designated combat zones and approved contingency operations areas. b. CTI/CTN/CTR sensitive compartmented information (SCI) exam cycle opening and closing ordering dates can be found on the Navy Enlisted Advancement System (NEAS) Web at https://prod.neas.netc.navy.mil. (1) ESO must verify initial Active TIR eligibility lists on NEAS Web for exam ordering. (2) Additional exams are ordered in message format via e-mail to sfly_cryptologic.products(at)navy.mil or via message following the guidelines of reference (a), chapter 4. Commands should replace SHIP TO UIC on the message format with their Department of Defense Activity Address Code account number. In addition, include POC, the number of exams required with full name, rate, and Department of Defense Identification number. The deadline for additional orders is 3 January 2018. The deadline for SCI substitute exam orders is 4 April 2018. c. Exam ordering for non-SCI exams begins 26 November 2017. ESOs must verify TIR eligibility lists on NEAS Web during the following time periods: (1) Initial TIR lists will be available: E6 - 26 November 2017 to 13 December 2017 E5 - 26 November 2017 to 1 January 2018 E4 - 26 November 2017 to 15 January 2018 (2) Additional TIR lists will be available: E6 - 14 December 2017 to 24 January 2018 E5 - 2 January 2018 to 28 January 2018 E4 - 16 January 2018 to 4 February 2018 (3) Additional regular exams required after the TIR list has closed will be considered, otherwise, substitute exams will be sent. Exams ordered after the TIR lists have closed shall be ordered via message or in message format via e-mail to sfly_N321_exam_order(at)navy.mil following the guidelines in chapter 4 of reference (a). Ensure a POC is included in the message. d. Commands must select the appropriate exams (i.e., NCC/NCR, ATI/ATO, etc.). e. Substitute exams must be kept to a minimum and require justification as stipulated in chapter 4 of reference (a). (1) Naval Education and Training Professional Development Center (NETPDC) is the approval authority for all substitute exams. The deadline for ordering non-SCI substitute examinations is 6 April 2018. (2) Recent graduates of the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program training pipeline on transfer leave in route to their first at-sea assignment during the E4/E5 examination date will have substitute examinations ordered for them by their ultimate duty station if dates permit exam ordering before the published deadline. f. ESOs must verify the examination order at the "View Previous Exam Orders" link via NEAS Web within 14 days of placing the order. If discrepancies are noted, contact the Exam Ordering and Discrepancies Branch NETPDC (N321). g. Separate exams are given for Yeoman (Submarine) (YNS), Logistics Specialist (Submarine) (LSS), Culinary Specialist (Submarine) (CSS) and Fire Controlman (Aegis) (FCA) service ratings. Refer to reference (e) for the establishment of these new service ratings. h. USN 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 4. Exam Administration and Answer Sheet Returns a. For exam administration and answer sheet return instructions, refer to the exam verbatim at https://prod.neas.netc.navy.mil. b. ESO must check the exam tote board on NEAS Web at https://prod.neas.netc.navy.mil/Public/Toteboard.aspx often to ensure answer sheets have been received and processed. Answer sheets that are in error will not be counted until they are processed successfully. c. Substitute examinations must be administered within seven days of receipt. d. A detailed discrepancy list will be maintained on NEAS Web. For guidance on correcting discrepancies, refer to reference (a), chapter 7. In addition to processing discrepancy corrections via letter or message, NETPDC will also accept discrepancy corrections by encrypted e-mail. 5. Exam Results a. E4-E6 results will be provided via Bureau of Naval Personnel On-Line to authorized command representatives prior to release of profile sheets. b. Commands are directed to verify the examination status verification report for accuracy before frocking and/or advancement of E4-E6 candidates. c. Individual Sailors may view/download their profile sheet at https://prod.neas.netc.navy.mil/NEASRpts/Individual.aspx. 6. Any additional information regarding this cycle will be posted on NEAS Web. 7. Points of contact: a. Navy Personnel Command Customer Service Center: 866-U-ASK-NPC or via e-mail at uasknpc(at)navy.mil. b. SCI exam questions and orders: (850) 473-5867/DSN 753 or via e-mail at sfly_cryptologic.products(at)navy.mil. c. Exam orders, records, and discrepancies: (850) 473-6148/DSN 753 or via e-mail at sfly_N321_exam_order(at)navy.mil, or sfly_N321_discrepanc(at)navy.mil. 8. For further information such as reference (a), exam verbatim, and other related documents, visit NEAS Web at https://prod.neas.netc.navy.mil. 9. This NAVADMIN will remain in effect until superseded or canceled, whichever occurs first. 10. Released by Vice Admiral R. P. Burke, N1.// BT #0001 NNNN UNCLASSIFIED//

UNCLASSIFIED ROUTINE R 281400Z SEP 17 FM SECNAV WASHINGTON DC TO ALNAV INFO SECNAV WASHINGTON DC CNO WASHINGTON DC CMC WASHINGTON DC BT UNCLAS ALNAV 065/17 MSGID/GENADMIN/SECNAV WASHINGTON DC/-/SEP// SUBJ/ENLISTED APPLICATIONS TO THE U.S. NAVAL ACADEMY// REF/A/DOC/NAVMEDCOM/4APR14// REF/B/DOC/OPNAV/14DEC09// REF/C/DOC/MCO/29OCT15// NARR/REF A IS NAVMED P-117, MANUAL OF THE MEDICAL DEPARTMENT. REF B IS OPNAVINST 1420.1B, ENLISTED TO OFFICER COMMISSIONING PROGRAMS APPLICATION ADMINISTRATIVE MANUAL. REF C IS MARINE CORPS ORDER 1040.43B, APPLICATION FOR NOMINATION TO THE U.S. NAVAL ACADEMY AND NAVAL ACADEMY PREPARATORY SCHOOL.// RMKS/1. The U.S. Naval Academy (USNA) is seeking top performing, energetic male and female Sailors and Marines, active and reserve, who have demonstrated strong leadership for admission to the Naval Academy Class of 2022. Among each USNA class is a corps of prior -enlisted Sailors and Marines who infuse peer-level Fleet experience into the Brigade of Midshipmen. 20 years from now, these young men and women from all walks of American life will lead our Fleet. Commanding Officers (CO) are encouraged to identify motivated enlisted personnel who meet the criteria and may be good candidates for selection to USNA. 2. Successful candidates will be top-quality Sailors and Marines who fit the following profile: a. Academics (1) Possess a strong high school grade point average indicating the potential to succeed at USNA. Fleet applicants ranked in the top 40 percent of their high school class are typically considered competitive. (2) Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) scores taken within the last two years. The SAT is a three-part test consisting of Reading, Math, and Writing. Applicants should aim to score above 500 in Reading (verbal) and above 550 in Math, with a combined minimum of 1050. There is no recommended score for the Writing component, but it may be used for evaluation purposes. For applicants who have taken the American College Test (ACT) within the last two years, scores of 22 in English and 24 in Math are recommended. Potential candidates with SAT or ACT scores that are older than two years or below these guidelines are strongly encouraged to retake the test. (3) Typically completed four years of Mathematics, including a strong foundation in Geometry, Algebra, and Trigonometry, four years of English, and one year of Chemistry. Additionally, Physics, Calculus, History, and two years of a foreign language are strongly recommended. Continued education since high school is vital; candidates are encouraged to strengthen their admission application with college courses in higher Math and Sciences. b. Top performers who have demonstrated or possess strong leadership (e.g., past and present Command Junior Sailors/Bluejackets of the Quarter/Year, top 20 percent performers in "A" and "C" schools, class leaders, Honor Guard members, and community volunteers). c. Good moral character and unquestionable loyalty to the U.S., as determined by a command interview and military recommendations. d. No record of disciplinary action under Article 15, Uniform Code of Military Justice, or conviction by civil court (except minor traffic violations) during the three years preceding application for admission. e. Outstanding physical fitness, as determined by the candidate fitness assessment and recent command physical fitness assessments. f. Must not have passed their 23rd birthday on 1 July of the year of admission to USNA. g. Must not be married, pregnant, or have incurred obligations of parenthood. 3. Candidates with superior academic performance and a strong military background may receive direct appointments to USNA. Top performers who need to strengthen their academic background may be selected to attend the Naval Academy Preparatory School (NAPS) in Newport, RI for one year and receive an appointment to USNA the following year. 4. Personnel selected to attend USNA or NAPS must be medically qualified by the Department of Defense Medical Examination Review Board (DoDMERB) in order to be commissioned as an officer in the Navy or Marine Corps. Once candidates complete 50 percent of the application, their names will be sent to DoDMERB for the physical and eye exams. Candidates will be contacted by Concorde, the DoDMERB contractor, with information on where to receive their physical and eye exams. 5. Up to 170 regular and reserve personnel may be appointed to USNA each year. The deadline to apply to the Class of 2022 is December 31, 2017. The deadline for all completed application documents is January 31, 2018. Applicants are strongly encouraged to complete their application as soon as possible. Packages completed before January 31, 2018, will be reviewed by the Admissions Board as soon as received. Packages will not be reviewed without the CO's endorsement. References (b) and (c) provide guidance. 6. An applicant becomes an official candidate by submitting a preliminary application on-line at www.usna.edu/admissions. After designation as a candidate, a candidate number, username, and password will be assigned and the candidate will be directed to complete the online applications at www.usna.edu/candidateinformation. USNA operates on a rolling admissions basis and Fleet applicants are encouraged to complete their applications early to improve competitiveness. 7. Direct application questions to the USNA Fleet Liaison at (410) 293-1839/DSN 281 or bland@usna.edu, or write to: U.S. Naval Academy, Candidate Guidance Office, Halsey Field House, 52 King George St, Annapolis, MD 21402-1318, Attn: Fleet Liaison. 8. Additional information about USNA may be obtained at http://www.usna.edu/Admissions/Steps-for-Admission/Active-Duty-Service -Applicants.php. 9. Released by the Honorable Richard V. Spencer, Secretary of the Navy. BT #0001 NNNN UNCLASSIFIED//

UNCLASSIFIED ROUTINE R 161859Z OCT 17 FM CNO WASHINGTON DC TO NAVADMIN INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC BT UNCLAS PASS TO OFFICE CODES: FM CNO WASHINGTON DC//N1// INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC//N1// NAVADMIN 249/17 MSGID/GENADMIN/CNO WASHINGTON DC/N1/OCT// SUBJ/SELECTION OF APPLICANTS FOR THE FY-18 SEAMAN TO ADMIRAL-21 COMMISSIONING PROGRAM// REF/A/DOC/OPNAV/14DEC09// REF/B/DOC/BUMED/11JUN15// NARR/REF A IS OPNAVINST 1420.1B, ENLISTED TO OFFICER COMMISSIONING PROGRAMS APPLICATION ADMINISTRATIVE MANUAL. REF B IS THE MANUAL OF THE MEDICAL DEPARTMENT (MANMED), NAVMED P-117, CHAPTER 15, MEDICAL EXAMINATIONS.// RMKS/1. This NAVADMIN announces selections for the FY-18 Seaman to Admiral- 21 (STA-21) Program. STA-21 is the premier commissioning source providing the highest levels of education and leadership training for our Sailors. These highly motivated men and women will be among the future leaders of our Navy. Highly competitive packages were received from 349 well-qualified Sailors making selection a difficult task this year. All who applied should be very proud of their accomplishments and continue their outstanding performance to ensure professional growth and to increase their chance of selection in a future board. Congratulations to all who were selected. 2. Selectees are (read name, rate, and option assigned): ADAMS, JEFFREY J EMN1 NUCLEAR BAEZ, ANDREW ETN1 NUCLEAR BISCHOFF, COLE A MMN3 NUCLEAR BLEUENSTEIN, MELIA G EMN3 NUCLEAR BOWLING, CHRISTOPHER E ETN3 NUCLEAR BROOKS, BEAU D EMN1 NUCLEAR BYNUM, JAMEE L ETN3 NUCLEAR CARPENTER, STEVEN A MMN2 NUCLEAR CARUSO, PAUL J EMN2 NUCLEAR CLARK, SARAH R AM2 PILOT CLARKSTON, BRENDON F YN2 CORE COOKE, ROBERT S SO1 SPECWAR DASHIELL, JALEA A EMN3 NUCLEAR DAUGHTREY, MICHELLE L AMW2 CORE DUFFY, BRIAN R SO1 SPECWAR FLOYD, JASON T EMN2 NUCLEAR HUEY, KIRSTINE E AT1 NURSE HYDRUSKO, MATTHEW T MMN2 NUCLEAR IRVIN, DALTON L MMN2 NUCLEAR JOHNSON, TYRONE A EMN3 NUCLEAR KELLY, CHRISTOPHER S BU1 CEC KINNEY, BRYCE E MMN2 NUCLEAR KLINE, JEFFREY S AN IP KLITZKE, DAKOTA J EMN2 NUCLEAR KOOMSON, PRINCE K PS2 PILOT KURKOWSKI, HALEY F GM1 SWO LATCHAW, GARRETT R EMN3 NUCLEAR LATOUFTRUJILLO, SARA K EMN2 NUCLEAR LATTIMORE, KATHRYN E EMN3 NUCLEAR LAYTON, TIMOTHY R HM1 CORE MADRID, SEBASTIAN J MMN3 NUCLEAR MCNEIL, JAMES D ETN3 NUCLEAR MOSER, MATTHEW D MMN2 NUCLEAR NIX, ANTHONY T EMN3 NUCLEAR NUTAKOR, ELIKEM Y MMN3 NUCLEAR PELLETIER, ROBERT M MMN2 NUCLEAR RACHOCKI, ALEXANDRE S ETN2 NUCLEAR RAY, ERIN A MMN3 NUCLEAR RODRIGUEZ, BRANDON L MMN3 NUCLEAR SANCHEZ, TRISTIN T MMN2 NUCLEAR SCHMIDT, JOHN J EMN1 NUCLEAR STEWART, SAMUEL A MM2 SWO STILLEY, MEGAN K ET1 SWO STREIFF, THOMAS A MMN2 NUCLEAR TURNER, RAYMOND S AT1 NFO VAZQUEZ, CAROLINA EMN3 NUCLEAR WALLACE, CARA D EMN2 NUCLEAR WELLONS, PHILLIP W MMN1 NUCLEAR WENDLING, NIKOLAUS A EOD2 EOD WINTERS, MATTHEW A EMN1 NUCLEAR 3. The following personnel were designated as alternates (read name, rate, and option assigned): AFANASYEV, DMITRY D LS1 SWO ANNABLE, ERNEST W MMN1 NUCLEAR BOND, JORDAN K ETN3 NUCLEAR BREWSTER, MATTHEW S MMN2 NUCLEAR BRYAN, SAMUEL E MMN1 NUCLEAR CASTLE, JOSEPH D EMN2 NUCLEAR CAVANAH, KIRSTEN M YN3 PILOT CLARK, STEVIE D STG2 IP COLLINS, DOMINIC R EMN2 NUCLEAR CONWAY, JOSEPH W MMN2 NUCLEAR CRAMER, JAMES M ET1 NURSE ESPIRITU, DAVIDJOHN A MMN3 NUCLEAR GRAUBERGER, ELISE O ET2 CORE GUETERSLOH, DANIEL L ETN3 NUCLEAR JONES, ZACHARY H EOD1 EOD MILLER, JACOB W MMN2 NUCLEAR MONTANO, EMILIO C ETN2 NUCLEAR PROMISE, KHIARO M BU1 CEC RAHMANI, ASAIAH J ET2 CORE SCHAFER, DARRELL C MMN2 NUCLEAR SPRATT, RYAN A FC1 CORE STEVENS, CALEB C MMN3 NUCLEAR SWEAT, STEVEN R MMN2 NUCLEAR TRUAX, HEATHER L EMN2 NUCLEAR VYTLAS, ABIGAIL M AT2 NFO 4. Selections are conditional upon the selectee remaining fully eligible in all respects, meeting physical qualifications for commissioning as determined by the Bureau of Medicine and Surgery (BUMED) and assignment by Naval Service Training Command (NSTC) to an approved Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps (NROTC) affiliated university based upon an official degree plan and acceptance letter from the university. Upon completion of an NSTC approved baccalaureate degree program, selectees will receive appointments as ensigns. 5. Commanding officers should take the following actions: a. Notify selectees and alternates of their selection and ensure they receive a copy of this message. b. Notify NSTC (Officer Development (Selection and Placement) (OD2)/STA- 21) via e-mail no later than 4 November 2017 of any selectee or alternate who does not desire to participate in the program. c. Immediately report to NSTC (OD2/STA-21) all conditions/circumstances that may disqualify a selectee or alternate from participating in the STA-21 Program via e-mail at pnsc_sta21@navy.mil. 6. Selectees and alternates should take the following actions: a. Complete a physical examination for a training program leading to a commission in the unrestricted line, nurse corps, or civil engineering corps, as applicable, in line with references (a) and (b) at a military treatment facility. Note that many commissioning standards exceed the enlisted standards required to remain on active duty. b. Ensure copies of completed physicals, Report of Medical History (DD Form 2807-1), and Report of Medical Examination (DD Form 2808), including Human Immunodeficiency Virus results from a test taken after 1 January 2017, are submitted no later than 1 December 2017 to: Naval Service Training Command Attn: OD2/STA-21 250 Dallas Street, Suite A Pensacola, Florida 32508-5268 Aviation option selectees/alternates must have flight physicals uploaded directly into Aeromedical Electronic Resource Office by a flight surgeon, and submitted to Naval Aerospace Medical Institute. The selectees/alternates must be certified as qualified or have a waiver recommended by Naval Medicine Operation Training Center. All required physical forms can be downloaded from the STA-21 homepage at https://www.sta-21.navy.mil. Commands should not forward physical forms directly to BUMED. c. Send acceptance letters from no more than three NROTC host or NROTC cross-town affiliated universities to the NSTC address listed above. Application to more than one university is advisable. Selectees will begin the STA-21 Program with attendance at the Naval Science Institute (NSI) no later than 13 February 2018. d. Send an official degree plan from an NROTC host or NROTC cross-town affiliated university where they have been accepted. Degree plans must cover the time actually attending college. Selectees degree plans should begin with the summer term 2018. All STA-21 selectees will be required to attend the NSI in route to their assigned university. 7. Alternates: Each alternate must complete the same actions outlined in paragraph 6 of this message. If a primary selectee declines participation in the program, is determined to be physically disqualified, or otherwise becomes ineligible for continuation in the program prior to executing orders, a qualified alternate will be selected. This notification often comes at the last minute. Therefore, alternates need to be prepared if and when notified. 8. The deadline for required degree plans and college admission documentation is 30 December 2017. It is in the best interest of each selectee and alternate to submit verification of eligibility criteria as soon as possible to expedite university assignment and release of permanent change of station orders. Selectees will not be ordered to NSI in route to their assigned NROTC university until all conditions outlined in paragraph 6 have been met. 9. Points of contact: Anna Duvall, NSTC, who can be reached at (850) 452- 9433/DSN 922 or via e-mail at anna.duvall@navy.mil or Eric Hodge, NSTC, who can be reached at (850) 473-6141/DSN 922 or via e-mail at eric.hodge@navy.mil. 10. Released by Vice Admiral R. P. Burke, N1.// BT #0001 NNNN UNCLASSIFIED//

UNCLASSIFIED ROUTINE R 171336Z OCT 17 FM CNO WASHINGTON DC TO NAVADMIN INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC BT UNCLAS PASS TO OFFICE CODES: FM CNO WASHINGTON DC//N1// INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC//N1// SUBJ/NAVADMIN 250/17 MSGID/GENADMIN/CNO WASHINGTON DC/N1/OCT// SUBJ/FY-19 NAVY ACTIVE-DUTY AND RESERVE E9, E8, AND E7 SELECTION BOARD MEMBERSHIP NOMINATIONS// REF/A/DOC/BUPERS/XXXXXXX// AMPN/REF A IS BUPERSINST 1401.5B, SUPPLEMENTAL GUIDANCE FOR U.S. NAVY SELECTION BOARDS.// RMKS/1. This NAVADMIN announces the solicitation of enlisted selection board participants for the FY-19 Navy Active-Duty and Reserve Master Chief, Senior Chief, and Chief Petty Officer Selection Boards. The experience gained from exposure to the selection board process is critical to a master chiefs success as a leader. Every master chief petty officer, not otherwise restricted from participating in an enlisted selection board is strongly encouraged to volunteer to serve as a member on an FY-19 enlisted selection board. When required to meet board membership requirements, master chiefs may be directed by their ISIC or TYCOM to serve. 2. FY-19 enlisted board schedule: Reserve/FTS E9/E8 (combined) - 5 through 16 March 2018 Active-Duty E9 - 2 through 13 April 2018 Active-Duty E8 - 23 April through 11 May 2018 Reserve/FTS E7 - 21 May through 8 June 2018 Active-Duty E7 - 25 June through 20 July 2018 3. Due dates for member and recorder applications to be received by Selection Board Membership Division PERS-805: Reserve/FTS E9/E8 (combined) - 8 December 2017 Active-Duty E9 - 15 December 2017 Active-Duty E8 - 12 January 2018 Reserve/FTS E7 - 15 February 2018 Active-Duty E7 - 16 March 2018 4. Prior to submitting an application, review reference (a) found on the following link: http://www.public.navy.mil/bupers- npc/reference/instructions/bupersinstructions/documents/1401.5B.pdf In addition to membership criteria contained in reference (a) and on the application form (NAVPERS 1400/2), the following also applies to selection board nominees: a. Shall not have a relative defined in reference (a) serving on the same board in any capacity. b. All Navy relatives (active duty or reserve) must be listed on the application form along with their rank/rate, even if not board eligible. c. Shall not have been a member of the same board in the previous year. 5. Additional information pertaining to selection board membership: a. Frocked master chiefs may participate as selection board members and are encouraged to do so. b. In select circumstances, Navy Personnel Command (NPC) may provide permanent change of station (PCS) order modifications if an applicant with PCS orders is selected to serve on an enlisted selection board. Selected board members should contact LCDR Joseph A. Gueary at (901) 874-4162 or via e-mail at joseph.a.gueary(at)navy.mil if this applies. Do not contact your detailer directly as they may be eligible before the board. c. Active and reserve component master chiefs are encouraged to apply for any of the above boards. There are no restrictions preventing one component from serving on a board of the other. d. Senior chief petty officers and chief petty officers (to include frocked) may serve as recorders on any of the above boards for which they are not eligible. In addition, senior chief petty officers may apply to be a member on either the reserve or active- duty E7 boards. Petty officers (E6 and below) may not serve on the boards in any capacity. Recorders must be stationed CONUS or in Hawaii. 6. The application form (NAVPERS 1400/2) can be downloaded from the NPC web site at: http://www.public.navy.mil/bupers- npc/reference/forms/NAVPERS/Pages/default.aspx 7. The signed application must be endorsed by the members commanding officer (CO) and forwarded directly to their cognizant force/fleet master chief (FORCM/FLTCM). The FORCM/FLTCM will forward endorsed applications to Mr. Donald Marshall via e-mail at donald.p.marshall(at)navy.mil or will return the endorsed application to the member for submission to Mr. Marshall. In circumstances where the applicant does not have, or is assigned to a joint command without a FORCM/FLTCM, the application should be sent to Mr. Marshall by the commands senior enlisted leader (SEL), provided the SEL is not eligible for advancement on the board for which the applicant is submitting. If you are unsure of your circumstance please contact Mr. Marshall. 8. Do not use request chits and do not forward applications through your commands administrative support personnel, including those of the command master chief (CMC), CO or those of your FORCM/FLTCM. This will compromise board membership and invalidate your application. Applications go directly to the CMC. Forms received from, or routed through individuals other than the applicant or the FORCM/FLTCM, except as specified in paragraph 7 above, will not be considered. 9. Board membership will be held in the strictest confidence. Once an application is submitted Commander, Navy Personnel Command (CNPC) has ordered a policy of non-disclosure. Do not discuss applications or selection, if chosen, to serve on a board with anyone other than the CO, reporting senior, CMC, chief of the boat, cognizant FORCM/FLTCM, or board support personnel at NPC. It is appropriate for a CMC to be told by a member in the command of that members board service. However, the CMC may not disclose their own service on a board to anyone other than the CO. Failure to adhere to this policy is a direct violation of the Uniform Code of Military Justice. It will result in removal from the board and possible administrative or disciplinary action by CNPC. 10. Careful consideration should be given to a nominees availability to serve as a selection board member. CO concurrence for the nominee to participate on a board is required. COs, CMCs, and the applicant should understand that once selected, the member is under official orders to the board and requests for removal from board duties will not be granted except in extreme cases as specified in reference (a). 11. Points of contact: Mr. Donald Marshall at (901) 874-3223/DSN 882 or via e-mail at donald.p.marshall(at)navy.mil or LCDR Joseph Gueary at (901) 874-4162/DSN 882 or via e-mail at joseph.a.gueary(at)navy.mil 12. Released by Vice Admiral R. P. Burke, N1.// BT #0001 NNNN UNCLASSIFIED//

The Navy Advancement Center is on schedule to provide the Chief of Naval Personnel with E4-E6 advancement planning data for the Reserve Cycle 101 and Active Duty Cycle 236 quota builds. At this time, results are scheduled to be released during the week of Thanksgiving. Total Force E4-E6 advancement cycle results will first be released to Triads, then published to individual Profile Sheets and All Hands the following day.

E4-E6 Active Duty exam bibliographies for Cycle 239 (March 2018) are now available for download on My Navy Portal and Navy COOL. Exam bibliographies list the reference material rating subject matter experts used to verify questions on a specific exam. There are no better study resources than the exam bibliographies. http://www.navyadvancement.com/navy-advancement/bibliography-advancement-rate.php

UNCLASSIFIED ROUTINE R 291628Z SEP 17 FM CNO WASHINGTON DC TO NAVADMIN INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC BT UNCLAS NAVADMIN 242/17 MSGID/GENADMIN/CNO WASHINGTON DC/N1/SEP// SUBJ/CALL FOR FY-19 COMMAND MASTER CHIEF AND COMMAND SENIOR CHIEF SELECTION BOARD APPLICATIONS// REF/A/DOC/OPNAV/22JUN16// AMPN/REF A IS OPNAVINST 1306.2H, COMMAND SENIOR ENLISTED LEADER PROGRAM.// RMKS/1. This NAVADMIN solicits applications for the FY-19 Command Master Chief (CMDCM) and Command Senior Chief (CMDCS) Selection Board. The duties and responsibilities of the CMDCM and CMDCS are contained in reference (a). The FY-19 CMDCM/CMDCS Selection Board is scheduled 29 January - 02 February 2018. 2. Highly motivated master chiefs and senior chiefs who meet the requirements of reference (a) are encouraged to apply for the program. The deadline to apply is 8 December 2017 and packages emailed or postmarked on or after 9 December 2017 will not be considered. 3. Eligible master chiefs will not have greater than 26 years of service (YOS). Eligible senior chiefs will not have greater than 22 YOS. All eligible candidates must be onboard current duty station minimum of 12 months. Frocked senior chiefs are not eligible for the program. A waiver, no greater than 6 months, may be considered based on a fleet master chief (FLTCM) or respective force master chief (FORCM) endorsement. Contact the CMDCM/CMDCS detailer (PERS- 40FF) at james.w.osborne1(at)navy.mil or assistant detailer katherine.zamora(at)navy.mil for a waiver example. Waivers must be submitted with the package no later than 8 December 2017. 4. Packages are to be completed and submitted per reference (a). Full social security number and name must be on all pages of the package. Forms are available for download from naval forms online at: http://www.public.navy.mil/bupers- npc/reference/forms/NAVPERS/Pages/default.aspx. In addition to requirements contained in reference (a), packages shall include: a. Cover letter to include full name, full social security number, work phone number, personal phone number, work email address, and personal email address. b. Letter of endorsement signed by the current commanding officer (CO) which cannot be delegated. c. Letter of endorsement signed by the CMDCM. d. Letter of endorsement signed by the FORCM. All full-time support (FTS) and selected reserve (SELRES) candidates will go through the Reserve FORCM. e. Command Master Chief Selection Nomination (NAVPERS 1306/95). This form will be used to document the completion of the CMDCM/Chief of the Boat/CMDCS charge book (OPNAV 1306/1), and to document the endorsement and recommendations of the board. The board will consist of the following: (1) Immediate Superior-in-Command (ISIC) CMDCM as chairperson (9580) (2) Post-tour CMDCM (9580) (3) Serving CMDCM (9580, 9579, 9578) f. Clear copies of the last five chief evaluations or fitness reports. g. Copy of graduation certificate from Senior Enlisted Academy or equivalent course attended. h. Physical health assessment data contained in PRIMS documenting Physical Readiness Test (PRT) and Body Composition Assessment (BCA) to include Cycle 2 2017. i. Official photograph. Full front and side view, color photographs in service khaki (no cover) taken within 30 days of package submission. 5. CMDCM/CMDCS Program selectees will not normally be detailed to CMDCM or CMDCS billets until they have served a minimum of 24 months on board their current command. 6. All active-duty CMDCM/CMDCS packages will be collected by the respective FORCM or ISIC CMDCM and emailed to james.w.osborne1(at)navy.mil and Katherine.zamora(at)navy.mil (active). 7. All FTS/SELRES CMDCM/CMDCS packages will be submitted to jeffrey.sliker(at)navy.mil. 8. All active-duty and FTS/SELRES packages may also be mailed to the following address: Navy Personnel Command ATTN PERS 40FF CMDCM CMDCS Detailer 5720 Integrity Drive Millington TN 38055-4000 9. Point of contact is CMDCM(SW/AW) James Osborne, PERS-40FF, at (901) 874-4560/DSN 882 or via e-mail at james.w.osborne1(at)navy.mil (active) or CMDCM Jeffery Sliker, PERS-4012C, at (901) 874-3257/DSN 882 or via e-mail at jeffrey.sliker(at)navy.mil (FTS) or YNC Derrick Farrell at (757) 322-2432 or via e-mail at derrick.farrell(at)navy.mil (SELRES). 10. This message is canceled for record purposes on 30 September 2019. 11. Released by Vice Admiral R. P. Burke, N1.// BT #0001 NNNN UNCLASSIFIED//

UNCLASSIFIED ROUTINE R 251625Z AUG 17 FM CNO WASHINGTON DC TO NAVADMIN INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC BT UNCLAS PASS TO OFFICE CODES: FM CNO WASHINGTON DC//N1// INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC//N1// NAVADMIN 207/17 MSGID/GENADMIN/CNO WASHINGTON DC/N1/AUG// SUBJ/FEBRUARY 2018 CYCLE 102 NAVY-WIDE EXAMINATIONS FOR ADVANCEMENT OF SELECTED RESERVE PERSONNEL TO E4 THROUGH E7// REF/A/DOC/BUPERS/2NOV07// REF/B/MSG/SECNAV WASHINGTON DC/052044ZMAR13// REF/C/MSG/CNO WASHINGTON DC/252221ZJUN10// REF/D/MSG/CNO WASHINGTON DC/131544ZDEC07// NARR/REF A IS BUPERSINST 1430.16F, ADVANCEMENT MANUAL FOR ENLISTED PERSONNEL OF U.S. NAVY AND U.S. NAVY RESERVE. REF B IS ALNAV 015/13, PERSONNEL SECURITY INVESTIGATION SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS UNCLASSIFIED. REF C IS NAVADMIN 215/10, PERFORMANCE EVALUATION AND ADVANCEMENT GUIDANCE FOR INDIVIDUAL AUGMENTEE SAILORS. REF D IS NAVADMIN 336/07, ADMINISTRATION OF THE NAVY-WIDE ADVANCEMENT EXAM FOR SAILORS IN IRAQ, AFGHANISTAN, AND THE HORN OF AFRICA.// RMKS/1. This NAVADMIN provides guidance for administration of Cycle 102 Navy-Wide Advancement Examinations (NWAE) for advancement in rate of Selected Reserve (SELRES) personnel. Information pertaining to selection board criteria will be promulgated via a future NAVADMIN. a. SELRES exams will be administered in February 2018. b. All candidates serving on voluntary recall or mobilization will compete for advancement as a SELRES. c. This NAVADMIN supplements reference (a). d. In addition to the requirements set forth in chapter 6 of reference (a), educational services officers (ESO) must follow the pre-exam preparation requirements in the exam verbatim located at https://prod.neas.netc.navy.mil. 2. Eligibility Requirements. For all E4-E7 candidates, eligibility requirements are found in chapter 2 of reference (a), with the following information specific only to Cycle 102: a. Candidates must meet the basic eligibility requirements outlined in chapter 2 of reference (a) and this message prior to 1 February 2018 to be considered as a candidate. Candidates who do not meet the eligibility requirements are ineligible for Cycle 102 NWAE and shall not be administered an advancement examination. b. The terminal eligibility date used to compute time-in-rate (TIR) for E4-E6 is 1 July 2018 and for E7 is 1 January 2019. c. The minimum TIR date must be on or before: E7 - 1 January 2016 E6 - 1 July 2015 E5 - 1 July 2017 E4 - 1 January 2018 d. E6 and E7 candidate TIR requirements for early promote Sailors can be waived for one year with commanding officer (CO)/officer-in-charge approval. e. High-year tenure (HYT) date or approved HYT waiver for E4-E6 must be effective 1 July 2018 or later. HYT date or approved HYT waiver for E7 must be effective 1 September 2018 or later. HYT waiver must be approved prior to 1 February 2018. f. 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. g. Candidates in a rating requiring a security clearance must have a favorable investigation adjudication issued by the Department of Defense Central Adjudication Facility and it must be reflected properly in Joint Personnel Adjudication System (JPAS) prior to 1 February 2018. If the CO of the candidate grants an interim clearance, JPAS must be updated prior to 1 February 2018. Once Sailors have a clearance they must maintain that clearance eligibility. If for any reason a clearance is denied or revoked, an exam is not authorized until a new clearance is granted. Ratings requiring a security clearance are AC, AE, AG, AO, AT, AWF, AWO, AWR, AWS, AZ, CTI, CTN, CTR, CTT, EOD, ET, ETR, ETV, FC, GM, HT, IS, IT, LN, MA, MC, MM, MN, ND, OS, QM, SB, SO, STG, STS, and YN. Refer to reference (b) for additional guidance. h. Change of rating and retention approvals must be approved and completed no later than 31 January 2018. This includes approvals from Navy Personnel Command, "A" schools, etc. i. Compute performance mark average (PMA) using all evaluations in the current rank of the candidate with an ending date that falls within the following time periods: E7 exam - 1 February 2015 to 31 December 2017 E6 exam - 1 February 2015 to 31 January 2018 E5 exam - 1 February 2017 to 31 January 2018 E4 exam - 1 June 2017 to 31 January 2018 j. For additional guidance on computing PMA, refer to reference (a), chapter 3. For PMA guidance for individual augmentee (IA) Sailors refer to reference (c). k. Branch class and Special Program Indicator (SPI) code: All SELRES are required to take a SELRES NWAE except Full Time Support (FTS) and personnel with a SPI code W. A SELRES with SPI code W is a Canvasser Recruiter who takes the Active/FTS NWAE in line with NAVADMIN 175/17. l. Candidates must meet special requirements (citizenship, security clearance, medical, etc.) for certain ratings as outlined in paragraph 204 of reference (a), prior to 1 February 2018. m. Cryptologic Technician Interpretive (CTI) Sailors must achieve a minimum of L2/R2 on the Defense Language Proficiency Test (DLPT) in their primary language, as assigned by their CO, within 12 months of NWAE. Any CTI whose primary language DLPT is over 12 months old must receive an advancement cycle participation waiver from the Navy Foreign Language Office (OPNAV N13F12). n. Sailors assigned to a submarine source rating must be fully qualified, in line with the Submarine Qualifications Designation for Enlisted Members (MILPERSMAN 1220-040). 3. Rating Specific Information a. To be eligible for advancement to E7: (1) Air Traffic Controllers (AC) must possess a valid AC specialist certificate (FAA 7220-1) and meet requirements established in the Manual of the Medical Department. (2) Aerographers Mate (AG) must have the Meteorological and Oceanographic Forecaster Navy Enlisted Classification (NEC) 7412. (3) Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) personnel must hold the Senior EOD Technician (NEC 5335) or the Master EOD Technician (NEC 5337) prior to the E7 board convening date. (4) Navy Diver (ND) personnel must hold the first class diver NEC 5342 prior to the E7 board convening date. b. Commands must verify and invalidate examination results for those selection board eligible Sailors who fail to meet these qualifications. c. Aviation Electronics Technician (AT) examinations. Administer ATI (Intermediate) examinations for intermediate maintenance personnel and ATO (Organizational) examinations for organizational maintenance personnel. Personnel will continue to be tested via two separate examinations, but will be merged together for advancement purposes. 4. Exam Ordering a. Deploying commands can order exams up to 6 months prior to the scheduled exam date. Exams required prior to the TIR list opening are ordered via message or in the preferred message format via e-mail to sfly_N321_exam_order(at)navy.mil following the guidelines in chapter 4 and figure 4-1 of reference (a). Specify in the subject line the order request is for early exams. Ensure a point of contact (POC) is included in the message. Refer to reference (d) for IA Sailors who are pending deployment to, or are deployed to and operating in, a Congressionally Designated Combat Zone and Approved Contingency Operations Area. b. Cryptologic Technician-Interpretive (CTI)/Cryptologic Technician- Network (CTN)/Cryptologic Technician-Collection (CTR), Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) exam ordering dates can be found on the Navy Enlisted Advancement System (NEAS) website at https://prod.neas.netc.navy.mil. (1) ESOs must verify TIR eligibility lists on NEAS Web for initial exam ordering. (2) Additional exams are ordered via message or in message format via e-mail to sfly_cryptologic.products(at)navy.mil following the guidelines in chapter 4 of reference (a). Commands must include their Department of Defense Activity Address Code (DODAAC) account number, POC, and the number of exams required. DODACC commands requesting the forwarding of exams should include the forwarding command as an info addressee on the message. The deadline for additional orders is 1 January 2018. c. Exam ordering for non-SCI exams begins 26 November 2017. ESOs must verify TIR eligibility lists on the NEAS website during the following time periods: (1) Initial TIR lists will be available 26 November 2017 to 5 December 2017. (2) Eligible candidates that were not added to the initial TIR list can be added to a supplemental TIR list. Additional TIR lists will be available 6 December 2017 to 24 January 2018. Deadline to order additional SELRES exams is 5 March 2018. (3) Exams required after the TIR list has closed as well as exams for prior service reenlistment eligibility reserve Sailors should be ordered via message or in message format via e-mail to sfly_N321_exam_order(at)navy.mil following the guidelines in chapter 4 of reference (a). Ensure a POC is included in the message. d. Exams for IA Sailors or recalled reservists will be ordered by the command holding the service record of the member. Authority is granted for these candidates to be administered exams with the active-duty candidates. However, these candidates are still required to take the Cycle 102 exam and not the Cycle 238 (E7) or Cycle 239 (E4-E6) exams. e. When an exam is not used during the normally scheduled event, do not destroy the exam prior to 1 April 2018. f. Cycle 102 exams should only be administered during the month of February. A request must be submitted with justification via e- mail to sfly_N321_exam_order(at)navy.mil for permission to retain exams for administration on the next drill weekend in March 2018. Ensure reason for requested delay is included. g. ESO must verify the examination order at the View Previous Exam Orders link via NEAS Web within 14 days of placing the order. If discrepancies are noted, contact Naval Education and Training Professional Development Center (NETPDC) Exam Ordering and Discrepancy Administrations Branch (NETPDC (N321)). h. Commands must select the appropriate exams for ATI/ATO, commensurate with the advancement experience of the candidate. For all other ratings, exam orders must match the rating of the advancement candidate. For example, an Electronics Technician (ET) cannot take an Electronics Technician- Submarine Navigation (ETV) or Electronics Technician-Submarine Communications (ETR) exam, that candidate must take an ET exam. i. Reserve accessions in the Machinist Mate (MM) community will require MMA (Auxiliary) and MMW (Submarine Weapons) to convert to MM. The appropriate exam for these candidates will be the paygrade specific MM exam. 5. Exam Administration and Answer Sheet Returns a. For exam administration and answer sheet return instructions, refer to the exam verbatim at https://prod.neas.netc.navy.mil. b. ESOs must check the exam tote-board on NEAS Web https://prod.neas.netc.navy.mil/Public/Toteboard.aspx often to ensure answer sheets have been received and processed. c. Late administration of NWAEs should be kept to a minimum as these exams are for candidates who, through no fault of their own, are unable to take the exam at the regularly scheduled time. Exam Ordering and Discrepancies Division (NETPDC (N321)) is the approving authority for all late administration of NWAEs. d. The deadline to administer regular exams is 28 February 2018. Approved late exams must be administered no later than 31 March 2018. e. A detailed discrepancy list will be maintained on NEAS Web. Refer to chapter 7 of reference (a) for guidance on correcting discrepancies. In addition to processing discrepancy corrections via letter or message, NETPDC will also accept discrepancy corrections by encrypted e-mail. f. Refer to reference (d) regarding procedures for missed exam cycle for E4-E6 IA candidates. Missed exam cycle considerations are not an automatic process. Commands must submit the command letter of transmittal and worksheet or answer sheet. g. Refer to reference (d) regarding examination options for E7 IA candidates. Commands must submit the command letter of transmittal in line with reference (a). The in-theatre selection board eligibility waiver is not an automatic process. h. If an exam is administered in error, the command must request to invalidate in line with paragraph 610 of reference (a). i. Only those materials specifically identified and listed in chapter 6 of reference (a), this NAVADMIN and the general examination verbatim instructions are authorized for use during examination administration. 6. Examination Results a. E4-E7 results will be provided via Bureau of Naval Personnel On-Line to authorized command representatives prior to release of profile sheets. b. Commands are directed to verify the Examination Status Verification Report (ESVR) on NEAS Web for accuracy before frocking and/or advancement of E4-E6 candidates. c. Commands are directed to verify the ESVR for accuracy and re-verify weekly thereafter until scheduled board convening date for E7 candidates. Commands must submit a message to NETPDC (N321), info the Navy Enlisted Active and Reserves Advancements (PERS-812)/Eligibility and Promotions Branch (PERS-802), requesting invalidation for candidates no longer eligible or no longer recommended for advancement. Withdrawal of advancement must be documented as directed in reference (a), paragraph 721b. d. Individual Sailors may view/download their profile sheet via a .mil domain computer at https://prod.neas.netc.navy.mil/NEASRpts/Individual.aspx. 7. Any additional information regarding this cycle will be posted on NEAS Web. 8. Points of contact: a. Navy Personnel Command Customer Service Center at 866-U-ASK-NPC/866- 827-5672 or via e-mail at uasknpc(at)navy.mil. b. SCI exam questions and orders: 850-473-5867/DSN 753 or via e-mail at sfly_cryptologic.products(at)navy.mil. c. Exam orders, records, and discrepancies: 850-473-6148/DSN 753 or via e-mail at sfly_N321_exam_order(at)navy.mil, or sfly_N321_discrepanc(at)navy.mil. 9. For further information (reference (a), exam verbatim, and other related documents) visit NEAS Web at https://prod.neas.netc.navy.mil. 10. This NAVADMIN will remain in effect until superseded or cancelled, whichever occurs first. 11. Released by Vice Admiral R. P. Burke, N1// BT #0001 NNNN UNCLASSIFIED//

UNCLASSIFIED ROUTINE R 161827Z AUG 17 FM CNO WASHINGTON DC TO NAVADMIN INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC BT UNCLAS PASS TO OFFICE CODES: FM CNO WASHINGTON DC//N1// INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC//N1// NAVADMIN 200/17 MSGID/GENADMIN/CNO WASHINGTON DC/N1/AUG// SUBJ/COMMANDING OFFICER AUTHORITY TO REINSTATE UP TO E4 RANK AND ELIMINATION OF E4 ADVANCEMENT EXAMS FOR 20 RATINGS WITH ACCELERATED ADVANCEMENT// REF/A/DOC/COMNAVPERSCOM/7JUL15// REF/B/DOC/U.S.C./23DEC16// REF/C/DOC/BUPERS/2NOV07// REF/D/DOC/COMNAVPERSCOM/26JUL16// NARR/REF A IS MILPERSMAN ARTICLE 1430-020, ADVANCEMENT AFTER REDUCTION IN RATE. REF B IS TITLE 10 U.S. CODE, CHAPTER 47, UNIFORM CODE OF MILITARY JUSTICE. REF C IS BUPERSINST 1430.16F, ADVANCEMENT MANUAL FOR ENLISTED PERSONNEL OF THE U.S. NAVY AND U.S. NAVY RESERVE. REF D IS MILPERSMAN ARTICLE 1510-030, ADVANCED ELECTRONICS FIELD, ADVANCED TECHNICAL FIELD, AND NUCLEAR FIELD PROGRAMS.// RMKS/1. In an effort to reduce administrative distractions and grant commanding officers (CO) more authority, this NAVADMIN amends reference (a) and announces that COs may reinstate Sailors to E4 who were previously reduced in rank to E3. This new authority is an outcome of the Enlisted Advancement Working Group that is supporting Rating Modernization and Sailor 2025 initiatives. This NAVADMIN also eliminates advancement exams for Sailors in accelerated advancement ratings or Sailors who convert to one of these ratings. These policy changes are effective 1 December 2017. 2. Reference (a) is amended to expand CO authority to reinstate ranks up to E4. Sailors reduced in rank from E4 to E3 by non-judicial punishment, for minor offenses as outlined in Article 15 of reference (b), must wait a minimum of 6 months before becoming eligible for reinstatement to E4. Reinstatement to E4 is at the discretion of the current CO, of the member, and does not automatically occur after the 6 month waiting period. COs may choose to delay reinstatement until they deem the Sailor is ready for the additional responsibility. There is no obligation for a Sailor to ultimately be advanced if the CO does not feel it is warranted. Sailors may petition the Immediate Superior in Command of the unit after 12 months from the date of reduction to E3 if CO has not granted restoration. Administrative Remarks (NAVPERS 1070/613) (permanent) must be completed by the command of the member and sent to Navy Personnel Command, Enlisted Career Administration/Enlisted Boards Division (PERS-81). NAVPERS 1070/613 (CO signature required) must include the following language: (date): _______ Effective this date, Service Member has been reinstated to E4. Effective date of paygrade is _______ and time-in-rate date is ______. a. The effective date of paygrade will be the reinstatement date approved by the CO. b. The time-in-rate date will be applied as outlined in reference (c). c. The required Navy Standard Integrated Personnel System transaction must be completed to ensure proper reinstatement of the effected member. 3. The following 20 ratings from the Advanced Electronics Field, Advanced Technical Field, and Nuclear Field Programs, as outlined in reference (d), are considered accelerated advancement ratings and the associated E4 advancement exam for each is eliminated: AWF, AWO, AWR, AWS, AWV, CTI, CTN, EMN, EOD, ET, ETN, FC, FCA, IS, ITS, MMN, MT, ND, SB, and SO. 4. References (a) through (d) will be updated to reflect these changes. 5. This NAVADMIN will remain in effect until superseded or canceled, whichever occurs first. 6. Released by Vice Admiral R. P. Burke, N1.// BT #0001 NNNN UNCLASSIFIED//

UNCLASSIFIED ROUTINE R 181958Z AUG 17 FM CNO WASHINGTON DC TO NAVADMIN INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC BT UNCLAS NAVADMIN 202/17 MSGID/GENADMIN/CNO WASHINGTON DC/AUG// SUBJ/2017 CNO NAVAL HISTORY ESSAY CONTEST WINNERS// REF/A/DOC/CNO/JAN 16// AMPN/ REF A IS DESIGN FOR MAINTAINING MARITIME SUPERIORITY.// POC /PATRICK C. BURNS/LOC: WASHINGTON, DC/TEL: (202) 433-8596 /EMAIL: PATRICK.C.BURNS(AT)NAVY.MIL// RMKS/1. The Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) is announcing the winners of the CNO 2017 Naval History Essay Contest. 2. In support of reference (a), CNO directed a Naval History Essay Contest be developed to further our understanding of how lessons from history inform the present and help lead the way forward. Naval Heritage History Command (NHHC), United States Naval Institute (USNI), United States Naval Academy (USNA), Naval War College (NWC), and Office of the Chief of Naval Operations (OPNAV) have coordinated efforts and produced the first CNO Naval History Essay Contest. a. Goal: Inspire insight and dialog from across the widest spectrum of academic, operational, military and civilian personnel both from within the Naval Services and those with a sincere interest in the history of the Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard. 3. This NAVADMIN announces the winners of the contest. a. Professional Historians: FIRST PRIZE: $5,000 + 1-year USNI Membership + publication in the September- October Naval History magazine "Recapturing the Strategic Magic of the Interwar Navy" Lieutenant Commander Joel Holwitt, USN SECOND PRIZE: $2,500 + 1-year USNI Membership "High Velocity Learning at Guadalcanal" By Trent Hone THIRD PRIZE: $1,500 + 1-year USNI Membership "Sea Power Goes Viral: Lessons from Interwar Era Naval Publicity" By Ryan Wadle, Ph.D. b. Rising Historians: FIRST PRIZE: $5,000 + 1-year USNI Membership + publication in the September Proceedings "First to Die: The Fighting History of the Peacetime Navy" By Lieutenant John Miller, USN SECOND PRIZE: $2,500 + 1-year USNI Membership "Mobile Afloat Basing for Naval Maneuver Warfare-The Distinctly American Solution" By Lieutenant Colonel James W. "Wes" Hammond III, USMC (Ret.) THIRD PRIZE: $1,500 + 1-year USNI Membership "Of Suns and Dragons: Imperial Japan's Rise, the United States Navy, and America's Approach to Contemporary China" By Lieutenant (Junior Grade) Daniel Stefanus, USN 4. Additional recognition for the winners: a. All CNO Essay Contest Winners will be recognized by CNO at the McMullen Naval History Symposium USNA 14 September 2017. b. CNO Essay Contest First Prize Winners will present their papers in a panel format at McMullen Naval History Symposium USNA 14 September 2017. c. First Prize Winner articles will be published, as noted above. Other essays may be published in Naval History or Proceedings or online by the Naval History and Heritage Command. d. All prize winners will receive one-year membership in the U.S. Naval Institute and one-year subscription to Naval History magazine. e. All prize winners will receive a plaque, pen, and copper from USS CONSTITUTION. f. OPNAV will supply all winners with hosted orders to attend the McMullen Naval History Symposium USNA 14 September 2017. 5. Many thanks to the professional efforts of NHHC, USNI, USNA, NWC, and all judges: Judges for the Professional Historian category were: USNI: ADM Pat Walsh, USN (Ret.) USNA: CDR Benjamin "BJ" Armstrong, USN NWC: Dr. John Hattendorf (Member of the Naval Institute's Naval History Advisory Board) Historian: Dr. Craig Symonds (Member of the Naval Institute's Naval History Advisory Board) USMC: Dr. Charles Neimeyer OPNAV: James F. McCarthy Judges for the Rising Historians were: USNI/USNA: LCDR Rachael Gosnell, USN NHHC: RADM Sam Cox, USN (Ret.) (Federal Liaison to Naval Institute's Naval History Advisory Board) NWC: Dr. Sam Tangredi NWC: Dr. Dave Kohnen Historian: Mr. James Hornfischer (Member of the Naval Institute's Naval History Advisory Board) USCG: Dr. Robert Browning OPNAV: CAPT Bruce Stubbs, USCG (Ret.) 6. By any measure, the first annual CNO History Essay contest was a resounding success. We received 292 essays; 25 in the Professional Historian category and 267 in the Rising Historian category. Moreover, the quality of essays was exceptional, making a very difficult job for our panels of expert judges. 7. I would like to extend my appreciation to all who submitted essays. I would also like to extend my thanks to USNI for running the selection process and providing significant awards. Congratulations to all of the winners, and I look forward to meeting them at the McMullen symposium! 8. Released by VADM J. G. FOGGO, Director, Navy Staff.// BT #0001 NNNN UNCLASSIFIED//

(CNN)It's been 72 years since the USS Indianapolis went missing after a Japanese submarine torpedoed it in the final days of World War II. Friday, a team of civilian researchers led by Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen discovered the cruiser's wreckage on the floor of the North Pacific Ocean, 18,000 feet below the surface, bringing closure to one of most tragic maritime disasters in US naval history. http://www.cnn.com/2017/08/19/us/uss-indianapolis-wreckage-found/index.html

Has anyone scrubbed your records? Preferably a Chief that sat the board.

For Chief Selectees who were added, you should be able to see the private Selectee area from the front page of this forum (Hint: look for the skull.) Drop in and say "hello". Also, the FY19 Chief Selection Board thread is up and running! As the Selectees slowly enter the Twilight Zone... <echo, echo, echo>

Unfortunately, the SSP article is gone, it was a good one. I replaced it with the "Are you up for Chief?", thanks for the heads up.

Someone, I think a sister, posted a list, in this thread, of what was talked about as far as what they look for in the selection board process. Several of us agreed that it was a good list. Does anyone remember who posted it or where it is at? I want to added to our 2019 Chief's Board for their viewing.

So we now have the FY19 thread as @subguy10524 mentioned and there is also the private Selectee group for those who made it. If you are a Sel and want to join, please PM me you username, real name and rate so I can match it. Remember for those who did not make it, rest up, and when you start, organize, document and update. And everyday - improve, take on responsibilities, get those quals and certs, take care of your Sailors, and prove that you are worthy of being Chief.

I'll check things out when I get caught up.

You can't see it because I was an idiot savant. You should be able to see it now.

Oh, okay, wait a few...