Tony

Alrighty then, you never know what tomorrow will bring, and better safe than sorry, <insert any other cliché here> so a decision was made to set up the first-aid station today. We'll need a few volunteer Corpsman and others to assist. The station will be at the usual place, near vultures row, portside. In addition to the usual first-aid equipment, there will be others stands with refreshments. We'll have beer and liquor at one stand, and milk & cookies at the other. This year we've added a microphone and soap box just in case someone has something they want to rail about. All COVID guidelines will be enforced by MAA volunteers over the internet.

Lol, I was going to mention something about that last night but got sidetracked so yes we'll need a few Corpsman as it's projected that more people than usual will pass out!

General Advancement Frequently Asked Questions

Sept 2020 (Cycle 248) AD/FTS Sept 2020 (Cycle 107) SELRES Okay, I keep getting messages asking if I have any info on quotas, results, scuttlebutt, <insert your word here> for the E5 ~ E6 exam. I think I'm getting bombarded because of COVID because this is not usual (that is only a guess though.) I don't have any info, but I've created this thread if anyone wants to share any information they have. ✌ Do you have any information? Original Exam Information, not quotas (yet) SEPT 2020 (CYCLE 248) ADVANCEMENT EXAMINATIONS - ACTIVE-DUTY AND FULL-TIME SUPPORT PETTY OFFICERS (E4 THROUGH E6) SEPTEMBER 2020 (CYCLE 107) NAVY-WIDE ADVANCEMENT EXAMINATIONS - SELECTED RESERVE E4 THROUGH E6 PETTY OFFICERS

yes, it's about time

Thanks, so that puts it in the 18 ~ 20 range. Hope we can hear more!

Thanks @AO_Beast! Anyone else got some intel?

The hosting company is still not sure what the issue is so keep your seatbelts on but join in the discussion.

Just some good learning discussion which is appreciated.

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REF E IS SECRETARY OF DEFENSE (SECDEF) MEMO ON IMPLEMENTATION OF EXECUTIVE ORDER ON COMBATING RACE AND SEX STEREOTYPING. REF F IS ALNAV 095/20, IMPLEMENTATION OF EXECUTIVE ORDER ON COMBATING RACE AND SEX STEREOTYPING. REF G IS TITLE 5 UNITED STATES CODE SECTION 4101 INCLUDING DEFINITION OF TRAINING.// RMKS/1. This NAVADMIN provides guidance to Navy personnel, employees and commands on implementation of the Executive Order (EO) on Combating Race and Sex Stereotyping as detailed in references (a) through (f). References (e) and (f) affirm the commitment of the Federal Government to the fair and equal treatment of all individuals before the law and express the policy that the United States will not promote race and sex stereotyping. 2. In accordance with references (a) through (e), reference (f) directs the suspension of training related to diversity and inclusion. Per reference (f), effectively immediately: a. Navy will suspend all civilian personnel training relating to diversity and inclusion. Prior to resuming civilian training, it must be reviewed and cleared by the OPM for compliance with the EO and certified as compliant by the Secretary of the Navy. The Assistant Secretary of the Navy (Manpower and Reserve Affairs) Performing the Duty of Under Secretary of the Navy (ASN (M and RA), PTDO UNSECNAV) will submit all requests for preclearance of civilian training to OPM via the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness, and certify the training. Further guidance directing the certification process for civilian training is forthcoming by the Office of Civilian Human Resources. Any expenditure by the Navy on diversity and inclusion training for civilian employees must be approved in advance by ASN (M and RA), PTDO UNSECNAV. b. The Navy will suspend all military training relating to diversity and inclusion. Prior to resumption of diversity and inclusion training for military personnel, ASN (M and RA), PTDO UNSECNAV must certify it as compliant with the EO. c. Each grant issuing organization in the Navy will review its grant programs and identify programs for which, as a condition of receiving such a grant, the Navy may require the recipient to certify that Federal funds will not be used to promote concepts prohibited by the EO. 3. Definition of Training. For the purposes of this NAVADMIN, the following definition of training applies, adapted from reference (g). Training is the process of providing for or making available a planned, prepared and coordinated program or routine of instruction, other than a formal academic course, intended to improve individual and organizational performance and assist in achieving the mission and performance goals of the Navy. Training may appear in a variety of formats, including the following outlined in reference (d): a. Training that is conducted or led by Government employees, b. Training that is conducted or led by contractors or others, c. Live training sessions conducted in person or by any electronic means, whether telephonic or video, d. Materials posted on public-facing or internal Internet or Intranet sites of any Federal agency, and, e. Written or video materials or other content that have been produced or procured with Federal funds and that are available to the general public or that Federal employees are required or permitted to read or view. 4. Consistent with paragraphs 2 and 3 above, the following are examples of types of training that must be suspended. Please note this list is not all- inclusive. a. Naval Leadership and Ethics Center training relating to diversity and inclusion, b. Naval Postgraduate School/U.S. Naval War College/U.S. Naval Academy/Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps training relating to diversity and inclusion, c. Diversity and inclusion topics which are part of training symposia or conferences, often hosted by commanders and senior enlisted leaders (note entire conference or symposia does not have to be cancelled just the training topics on diversity and inclusion), d. Command level training on diversity and inclusion (such as General Military Training, Brown Bag lunches, etc.), and e. Diversity and inclusion presentations available on a command website. 5. This NAVADMIN does not prohibit Equal Opportunity and Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) training provided the training does not include diversity and inclusion modules or components. Permissible Equal Opportunity/EEO training includes topics that focus on compliance with law and regulation. 6. Discussions that touch on diversity and inclusion are not prohibited provided they do not constitute training. Hallmarks of permissible discussions include discussions which are: a. Voluntary, b. Accurately described as listening sessions to hear and share personal experiences and perspectives without endorsement or judgment by supervisors or the chain of command, c. Often conducted in smaller groups, with a focus on understanding personal experiences rather than presenting or providing instruction on concepts or policies. 7. Resumption of diversity and inclusion training. As discussed in paragraph 2, in order to resume civilian and military diversity and inclusion training, the training must go through a review and certification process facilitated by the Department of the Navy (DON). a. Civilian Training. Once further information for the certification of civilian training is received from higher authority, it will be promulgated via separate correspondence. b. Military Training. Office of the Chief of Naval Operations (N1) will promulgate procedures and guidelines to submit military training certification requests to echelon II commanders via Department of the Navy Tasking, Records and Consolidated Knowledge Repository (DONTRACKER) tasker. A detailed checklist and all references will be included in the tasker to facilitate the review of training materials. All requests, after review and certification by an O-9 or above in the chain of command, will be routed to the Chief of Naval Personnel (Navy Chief Inclusion and Diversity Officer) for review, consolidation and routing to ASN (M and RA), PTDO UNSECNAV. To allow commands to commence gathering requisite information, requests shall include the following information: (1) Course name. (2) Course description, syllabus, and agenda, as available. (3) Whether the training is mandatory. If so, who or what directs this mandatory course. (4) Approximate number of Service Members trained per session. (5) Frequency of training. (6) Location of training. (7) Approximate cost per training session. (8) In addition to above information, annotate Service representative (general/flag officers serving at the grade of O-9 or above in the chain of command) that reviewed and certified that the content of the military diversity and inclusion training request are compliant with the EO. 8. Further guidance related to training provided by contractors is forthcoming from the Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Navy (Research, Development and Acquisition). 9. Sailors are our asymmetric advantage in a complex and changing environment. Optimizing the performance of our Navy team requires us all to drive toward a Culture of Excellence, a culture focused on the high ideals espoused in our core values of Honor, Courage and Commitment, a culture that respects each of the members of our Navy team. When Sailors feel included, respected and empowered, they will be more ready to win wars, deter aggression and maintain freedom of the seas. 10. For additional information, please contact RDML Putnam Browne, Director of 21st Century Sailor Office, via e-mail at putnam.h.browne1@navy.mil. 11. This NAVADMIN will remain in effect until superseded or canceled, whichever occurs first. 12. Released by Vice Admiral John B. Nowell, Jr, N1.// BT #0001 NNNN UNCLASSIFIED//

Yes, same in the past where not everyone sees an update. It appears to go up in chunks.

But just the fact that there is progress is a good sign.

Yeah, as a web developer I keep an eye on that because there is a process involved in updating the data showing on any website. For me this means progress in the process . Put another way, once upon a time someone posted that they were seeing some changes on their page. I asked for more info and what changes they were seeing. Then someone posted and said changes on your profile page have absolutely nothing to do with the release of the results. I was never able to reply because my forum crashed as the results were released and everyone started hitting refresh which is the usual case. There is a method to the madness...

That is something I monitor when someone mentioned that because it means the database is being updated which is usually a good thing. Things may have changed though so hopefully someone else can chime in.

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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 2021 or March 2022 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. 3. This program is only available to Active Duty and Full-Time Support members in the Information Systems Technician (IT) and Cryptologic Technician-Networks (CTN) ratings, who meet the following criteria: a. Must possess a Bachelor of Science degree in a relevant technical field including, but not limited to, computer science, electrical engineering, and information or engineering technology. The degree must have been awarded by an institution of higher learning, and accredited by a regional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. To meet NPS academic requirements, performance in technical courses, including mathematics, must be exemplary. b. Must be an E6 or above eligible for continental United States shore assignment between April and December 2021 for the September 2021 start, or between October 2021 and June 2022 for the March 2022 start. c. Must be eligible to incur a 5-year active-duty service obligation by reenlistment or extension of enlistment prior to NPS enrollment. Selectees will be required to reenlist more than 1 year earlier, if they are unable to satisfy the 5-year obligated service requirement. Pursuant to reference (a), payment of the selective reenlistment bonus is not authorized for selectees who reenlist for the purpose of meeting the obligated service requirement. d. Must be within Physical Fitness Assessment (PFA) standards, with no PFA failures within the last 3 years. e. Must have no evaluation marks below 3.0 within the last 5 years. f. Must hold, or be eligible for, a Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance. Applicants without a current TS/SCI clearance are still encouraged to apply, but should work with their Special Security Office (SSO) to initiate the clearance request. Orders to NPS will not be issued until TS/SCI clearance is finalized. g. Must possess a conditional letter of acceptance. To obtain a conditional letter of acceptance, applicants should apply to NPS at http://www.nps.edu/academics/admissions/applyonline/applynow.html. Once registered, select Applied Cyber Operations, curriculum number 336. Upon application submission, applicants must arrange for submission of official transcripts to the NPS admissions office from each institution attended for all undergraduate and graduate education, as well as all Sailor/Marine American Council on Education Registry Transcripts, or Joint Services Transcripts. NPS applications must be submitted to NPS no later than 31 December 2020. Applicants will be notified by NPS via e-mail regarding their conditional acceptance. 4. Upon selection, applicants must request (via Command Career Counselor) an in -rate quota in the Career Waypoints (C-WAY) system. Those not in their C- WAY window should submit a special circumstance application indicating reason code of other. The career counselor will be prompted to add a note indicating selection to the Master of Science in Applied Cyber Operations program. If selected via special circumstance application, this program does not guarantee award of an in-rate C-WAY quota, and is not considered part of a performance indicator of the individual in the C-WAY process. 5. Before submitting MACO application, applicants should contact their detailer to inform of intent to apply to the program, and to obtain a letter of endorsement from detailer. Potential impact to current assignment should be considered. Failure to consult with detailer prior to applying may result in withdrawal of selection. Graduation from the program will impact follow- on tour, and may result in limited detailing opportunities for future assignments. 6. Graduates of the MACO program will earn the H07A Navy Enlisted Classification (previously 2770-Applied Cyber Operations Master), and should expect to serve in a utilization tour immediately following graduation. For ITs, utilization tours shall include operational (Cyber) shore billets and sea billets, when available. Further utilization for program graduates will be appropriately balanced with other priorities, such as career progression, sea /shore tour rotation, etc. 7. Applicants in receipt of a letter of conditional acceptance from NPS should forward a written request for MACO selection via their Commanding Officer. The nomination template is posted to 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). The template includes additional documents which must be included for consideration. 8. The Commanding Officer endorsement should address the preparedness for this significant academic opportunity, ability to work independently, communication skills, potential for increased responsibilities, and any special considerations regarding the applicant. 9. Applications must be sent via encrypted e-mail or DOD SAFE (https://safe.apps.mil/) to NAVIFOR_MACO(at)navy.mil within 2 weeks of notification of conditional acceptance by NPS. 10. Prior application submissions to this program do not disqualify an applicant. However, applicants who did not receive previous conditional acceptance from NPS, and have no additional academic qualifications, should not apply again, as the academic standards have not changed. 11. Selection results will be disseminated via official e-mail from a 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 5 working days of receipt. 12. Instructions to sign up for education program notification are available at https://www.mnp.navy.mil/group/training-education-qualifications/ e-graduate-education-and-fellowship-programs. 13. The point of contact for this program can be contacted via e-mail at NAVIFOR_MACO(at)navy.mil. 14. This message will remain in effect until superseded, or 30 June 2022, whichever occurs first. 15. Released by VADM Jeffrey E. Trussler, Deputy Chief Of Naval Operations for Information Warfare, OPNAV N2N6.// BT #0001 NNNN UNCLASSIFIED//

The Mustang Lariat Newsletter

Fingers crossed, let us know how it works out.

MILLINGTON, Tennessee – In order to ease the transition for Sailors moving from enlisted to officer, Navy Personnel Command (NPC) has established the Enlisted to Officer Pay and Personnel (EOPP) working group.  The process of transitioning a Sailor from enlisted to officer deals specifically with pay and personnel records. Many commands and service members may not be familiar with this process. For an enlisted Sailor who is becoming an officer, the process starts through a discharge from their enlisted contract prior to commissioning as a naval officer. The EOPP working group, located in the Transaction Service Center (TSC) Great Lakes, Illinois, makes that happen.

The Navy has released the initial fiscal year 2021 Selective Reenlistment Bonus (SRB) offerings and the trend is up. The Navy is constantly updating its award levels, meaning those in eligible skillsets should closely monitor the current offerings to avoid losing out. Once the Fiscal 2021 Budget gets final approval, the Navy plans to spend $379,461 million on re-up bonuses, slightly less than what was spent last year. This latest update includes 78 newly eligible skillsets, meaning 5,220 more Sailors are now able to cash in at some level. In addition, 14 skillsets saw their payouts increase while another 51 were decreased. The remaining 107 skillsets remained unchanged. Navy targets re-up bonuses only to critical skillsets. It's a combination of rating and pay grade and in most cases a Naval Enlisted Classification that determine eligibility. Another factor impacting eligibility is total years of service. The Navy breaks down a 30-year active-duty career into five retention zones. SRB is only offered critical skills in three of those zones -- Zone A, which covers zero to six years, Zone B - six to 10 years and of active service and Zone C – 10 to 14 years of active service. Bonuses are set at five maximum levels — $30,000, $45,000, $60,000, $75,000 and $100,000. The level depends on the need in a given skillset. Half the bonus is paid upfront in a lump sum and the remainder is paid in equal amounts spread over the remainder of the contract. Earlier this year, NAVADMIN 108/20 announced that the Navy increased the bonus window to 365 days prior to their end of service date, up from the previous max of 270 days. In addition, Sailors who reenlist in a designated combat zone can get their entire bonus -- initial and anniversary payments, tax free. In recent years, the Navy has transitioned away from publishing award levels in periodic naval messages to a more agile model, where levels are adjusted real time as community managers respond to retention numbers and the impact on fleet needs. This allows officials to target the money where it is needed the most, though award levels can be reduced or closed without notice. That's why Sailors wanting to cash in need to closely monitor the current SRB eligibility list, available on the Navy Personnel Command's website's SRB page, fount at https://www.public.navy.mil/bupers-npc/career/enlistedcareeradmin/Pages/SRB.aspx For more news from Chief of Naval Personnel, follow us on Facebook and at https://www.navy.mil

FY-21 Reserve/FTS CPO Advancement Selection Board Membership

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To improve Fleet readiness and warfighting effectiveness through repurposed Sailor and command leadership focus and time, the MyNavy HR team continues to make progress in fielding a modern Human Resources (HR) services delivery capability to improve all HR functions especially more timely and accurate personnel and pay transactions. This NAVADMIN announces the rollout of three new capabilities to the Navy Personnel and Pay (NP2) system: improved travel processing capabilities, Reserve Orders and MySailor Data. NP2 is the modern integrated personnel and pay system that is already Proving a key enabler to successful MyNavy HR Transformation. References (b) Through (d) announced the initial rollout of NP2 in 2019 with the launch of MyPCS Mobile, providing Active Duty Sailors with CAC-free mobile access to a tailored Permanent Change of Station (PCS) checklist, viewable orders in an easier to read format, an automated wizard driven electronic travel voucher capability and a travel entitlements calculator. 2. Similar to the previously deployed NP2 capabilities, Sailor access to New NP2 capabilities will be available 24/7 and from any mobile device through MyNavy Portal at https://my.navy.mil. CAC-free entry to NP2 is enabled by registering on MyNavy Portal. Sailors may also continue to use the conventional CAC sign-in from a CAC-enabled device. 3. Improved Travel Processing Capabilities. Sailors who use the new PCS Travel Voucher Wizard capability will experience a more efficient process than todays paper-based capability. The voucher will be pre-filled with information from the Sailors orders and personnel record, and Sailors can complete their PCS travel claim form (DD Form 1351-2) in the Travel Voucher Wizard. Sailor travel vouchers approved in NP2 for processing by Command Pay and Personnel Administrators (CPPA) will be sent to voucher processing Clerks to begin pay processing. All required approval signatures will be completed with e-signature capability. Automation of this process eliminates the need for CPPAs to manually download and retransmit travel vouchers and associated supporting documents and the need for hard copies of travel claims. This capability applies to all Active Duty and Full Time Support Sailors traveling on PCS orders as well as Reservists executing Active Duty for Operational Support (ADOS) and Officer Recall PCS orders. 4. Reserve Orders. This upgrade will integrate the following Reserve order types into NP2: Mobilization and Demobilization, ADOS and Officer Recall. Reserve Sailors will have the same capability as Active Duty Sailors to execute a tailored checklist for use in move preparation and can view and print an abbreviated orders format called lean orders. This feature includes a command view function that allows review of checklist completion status to determine Sailor readiness and preparedness, as well as the ability for Sailors to opt-in and immediately get on the waitlist for government housing and childcare services at their new duty station. Sailors can generate their checklist online at any time and tasks are listed chronologically to improve the overall move experience for Sailors and their dependents. Note: Only Reservists with ADOS or Officer Recall PCS orders will have the ability to use the Travel Voucher Wizard capability in the current release. 5. MySailor Data. This capability establishes an on-line display of the HR data NP2 needs to support personnel and pay transactions for Active Duty and Reserve Sailors, to include assignment, service data and biographical information. In the future, MySailor Data will replace the Navy Standard Integrated Personnel System (NSIPS) Electronic Service Record (ESR). The initial MySailor Data release will contain a subset of HR data required for Assignments, Leave and Travel capabilities to include Reserve orders. This capability will be accessible on personal and government mobile devices, tablets, laptops and desktops. This release will provide Sailors "view only" capability for data across both Active Duty and Reserve components. MySailor Data will be used to determine Sailor pay. Therefore, it is imperative that Sailors review their MySailor Data early to identify any data errors upfront to avoid potential future pay issues. The technical capability to update MySailor Data will be coming in a future release. Please continue to coordinate with your CPPA, MyNavy Career Center (MNCC) or Naval Reserve Activity/Naval Operational Support Center for all data correction requests. As new NP2 capabilities are released, MySailor Data will expand, ultimately providing a comprehensive display of data supporting the Sailor career continuum from accession to retirement. 6. These NP2 capability enhancements are just the latest steps towards fielding a modernized Personnel and Pay process that makes the overall customer experience better for Sailors and their families. We will deploy new capabilities to Sailors and the Navy HR workforce quarterly. 7. Contact the MNCC with any questions, issues or to provide feedback at 833-330-MNCC/6622 or via e-mail at askMNCC(at)navy.mil. 8. Released by Vice Admiral John B. Nowell, Jr, N1.// BT #0001 NNNN UNCLASSIFIED//

FYI - This is the info the MCPON put out back in July FY21 CPO Initiation Guidance from MCPON Smith and the Fleet Master Chief

Folks, a few rates have changed. @FCAguy posted the updated version so if you haven't taken a peek, you may want to do so.

I think it would depend on what the invalid status is in regard to. I guess he will find out soon and be able to correct it.

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This NAVADMIN announces the guidance for the administration of the January 2021 (cycle 250) E-7 Navy-wide advancement examination (NWAE) for Active-Duty (AD) and Full-Time Support (FTS) Sailors. As a continued safety measure during the COVID-19 outbreak, exams will be administered utilizing a testing window from 18-29 January 2021. This testing window 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. Canvasser Recruiter (CANREC) personnel with a branch class of 32 and a special program indicator code of *W* (enlisted CANREC) will no longer take Active-Duty exams. Commencing with the February 2021 (cycle 108) E-7 Selected Reserve (SELRES) exams, CANREC E-6 personnel are authorized to take the SELRES exam for Limited Duty Officer (LDO) purposes. The administration of the exam across a window and shifting CANREC Sailors to take the SELRES exam are both changes to reference (a). Information pertaining to selection board criteria will be promulgated in a future NAVADMIN. 2. Timeline a. 18-29 January 2021: Administration of exams. b. 31 January 2021: Congressionally designated combat zones and approved contingency operations areas (CDCZ/ACOA) evaluations used for time- in-rate (TIR) waivers must have an ending period by this date. 3. Eligibility requirements are found in chapter 2 of reference (a). The following information is specific only to cycle 250: a. The terminal eligibility date used to compute TIR is 1 January 2022. b. The minimum TIR date must be on or before 1 January 2019. c. TIR requirements for early promote Sailors can be waived by 1 year with the commanding officer (CO)/officer-in-charge (OIC) approval, in line with paragraph 214.e. of reference (a). d. High-year tenure (HYT) date must be effective 1 September 2021 or later. All HYT waivers must be approved prior to 21 January 2021. e. Candidates in a rating requiring a security clearance must have a favorable investigation adjudication by the Department of Defense Central Adjudication Facility reflected properly in the Joint Personnel Adjudication System (JPAS) prior to 1 January 2021. If the CO of the candidate grants an interim clearance, JPAS must be updated prior to 1 January 2021. Candidates who do not meet the outlined criteria should not be allowed to participate in the exam. Candidates must maintain security clearance eligibility throughout the advancement cycle to be eligible for advancement. 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, 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, as well as all nuclear and submarine ratings. Refer to references (a) and (b) for additional guidance. f. Naval Special Warfare (NSW) personnel. In line with reference (a), the NSW alternative final multiple score will be used to determine selection board eligibility for special warfare operator and special warfare boat operator ratings. g. Reporting Senior Cumulative Average Performance Mark Average (RSCA PMA). RSCA PMA must be computed as outlined in reference (c), using E-6 evaluations with the ending date that falls within the period of 1 January 2018 to 31 December 2020. Refer to reference (c) and paragraph 308 of reference (a) for additional guidance. h. Enlisted Advancement Worksheet (EAW). For guidance on establishing EAW user roles and completing worksheets, refer to reference (d). EAW is mandatory for cycle 250 and will be the authority for RSCA PMA. i. Professional Military Knowledge - Eligibility Exams (PMK-EE) are mandatory for cycle 250 and must be completed prior to 1 December 2020 in accordance with reference (e). 4. Exam Ordering. Order exams in line with chapter 4 of reference (a). a. Deploying commands and candidates departing to CDCZ/ACOA can order exams up to 6 months prior to the scheduled exam date. Refer to chapter 4 and paragraph 614 of reference (a) for additional guidance. 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 Navy Enlisted Advancement System (NEAS) website via MyNavy Portal at https://www.mnp.navy.mil/. Select the Career and Life Events tab, Advancement and Promotion tab, Navy Advancement Center tab and then the Command Info for Educational Services Officers (ESO). ESOs must verify initial active TIR eligibility lists on the NEAS website for exam ordering. Supplemental SCI exams are ordered via preferred message formatted e-mail to sfly_cryptologic.products(at)navy.mil or naval message following the guidelines in chapter 4 of reference (a). (2) Non-SCI Exams. Exam ordering for non-SCI regular exams is available now. ESOs must verify TIR eligibility lists on the NEAS website during the following time periods: (a) Initial TIR lists will be available through 1 November 2020. (b) Supplemental TIR lists will be available from 2 November to 29 November 2020. (3) Exams ordered after the TIR lists have closed shall be ordered using preferred 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 January 2021. (2) Naval Education and Training Professional Development Center (NETPDC N321) is the approval authority for all substitute exams. (3) Substitute exams may be administered with regular exam administration or in line with reference (a), paragraph 606. d. ESOs must verify exam orders at the *View Previous Exam Orders* link via the NEAS website within 7-10 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. e. Exceptions to policy for exam orders will continue to be submitted in line with reference (a). 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 (3) MU: Group 1 Premier Band Group 2 Fleet Band 5. Exam Administration and Answer Sheet Return. a. AD/FTS E-7 exams will be administered using a testing window from 18- 29 January 2021. This testing window will allow for smaller groups of test takers to ensure that adequate social distancing can be maintained between testers at testing facilities. Administration for all substitute exams will follow guidelines in reference (a). 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. For exam administration and answer sheet return instructions, refer to chapter 6 of reference (a). Do not administer cycle 250 examinations prior to 18 January 2021 unless specifically authorized by Navy Personnel Command, Enlisted Career Administration (PERS-8031). e. Authorized materials during examination administration. 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. f. If an exam is administered in error, the command must request to invalidate in line with paragraph 610 of reference (a). g. ESOs must check the exam tote board on the NEAS website often to ensure answer sheets have been received and processed. The tote board can be accessed via MyNavy Portal at https://www.mnp.navy.mil/. Select the Career and Life Events tab, Advancement and Promotion tab, Navy Advancement Center tab and then the Command Info for ESOs. Answer sheets that are in error will not be counted until they are processed successfully. 6. Discrepancy Correction a. A detailed discrepancy list can be found on the NEAS website. For guidance on discrepancy correction requirements, refer to chapters 3 and 7 of reference (a) and reference (d). b. Post-exam administration discrepancy correction correspondence with NETPDC (N321) is to be submitted using the EAW post-exam administration comments (PAC) function outlined in reference (d). All corrections must have a CO/OIC letter and supporting documentation included as attachments. c. Exception to Policy for Selection Board Eligibility Waivers. (1) CDCZ/ACOA Candidates. As an additional enclosure to cycle 250 Letter of Transmittal, commands with CDCZ/ACOA candidates should submit a list of Selection Board Eligible Candidates by activity. 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. Examination 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. Exam 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/navy-advancement- center/my-eso. 11. This NAVADMIN will remain in effect until superseded or canceled, whichever occurs first. 12. Released by Vice Admiral John B. Nowell, Jr, N1.// BT #0001 NNNN UNCLASSIFIED//