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Sailors who have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 can now make some port calls, often go mask-free and deploy without quarantining beforehand, the Navy has announced. “With more than a year operating in the COVID environment, we have gained significant expertise in mitigating and preventing the spread of COVID-19,” Vice Adm. Phillip Sawyer, deputy chief of naval operations for operations, plans and strategy, said in a statement. “Now with vaccines and CDC scientific data, we are able to relax many of the procedures we put in place and still provide for the health protection of the force.”

PENSACOLA, Fla. — As Memorial Day approaches every year, it is customary for the Navy to release E-4 through E-6 total force advancement results for more than 90,000 eligible candidates on active duty, full-time support (FTS) and in the Selected Reserve (SELRES). This year, like the last, results will be delayed due to COVID-19 mitigations and the expanded window of exam administrations. For Reserve E-4 through E-6 candidates (cycle 108), the command triads will be notified June 24, and the results will be published on profile sheets in the Navy Enlisted Advancement System (NEAS) Web on June 25. For the active-duty and full-time support E-4 through E-6 candidates (cycle 251), the command triads will be notified on July 8, and the results will be published on profile sheets in NEAS Web on July 9. “One of the biggest questions we receive is, ‘why do the results take so long?’” said Navy Advancement Center Deputy Director, Tom Updike. To understand the answer to this question, it is important to know the process and advancement timeline associated with each exam cycle. First, exams are created and distributed from Naval Education and Training Professional Development Center (NETPDC) in Pensacola, Florida, to all of the requesting commands around the fleet. “Typically you have a single exam administration date, but now that is a two-week window of testing for each paygrade [due to COVID-19],” said Updike. “Exam answer sheet returns are mostly delayed until the end of the [30-day] administration windows.” Once exams are administered, commands have an additional window of time to administer substitute exams to Sailors who may have missed the original window. “The exam scoring process requires we get back all substitute answer sheets as well,” said Updike. “Substitute exams administered aboard fleet units in the Indian Ocean take much longer to receive than answer sheets express-mailed from San Diego or Norfolk.” Next, the employees of the fleet services branch of NETPDC, who work up to eight advancement cycles at a time and scan more than 230,000 answer sheets a year, then scan Sailor exam answer sheets the day they arrive in the mail. “All answer sheets are scanned into the system within 24 hours of them arriving on site,” said Updike. “Fleet services staff work diligently to ensure errors are corrected and the data is uploaded into NEAS as quickly and efficiently as possible.” Once 95% of a cycle’s exam answer sheets have arrived and processed, to include all aircraft carriers, NETPDC creates an advancement plan (ADPLAN). “An ADPLAN is a report listing the number of Sailors that passed the exam in each rating,” said Updike. “That report is made available to the enlisted community managers, and at that point there is a process they go through to complete rating quota determinations.” NETPDC continues to scan late answer sheets and validate data in NEAS until quotas are provided from the Chief of Naval Personnel (CNP). Up until the time for publishing the results, NETPDC works continuously to correct discrepancies using the Sailors’ Enlisted Advancement Worksheet (EAW). “We try to clear as many discrepancies as we can,” said Updike. “We don’t want Sailors to get a profile sheet that says you don’t have any results because you still have a discrepancy in NEAS.” Educational Service Officers (ESOs) can submit discrepancy corrections for Sailors via the EAW Post-Exam Administration Change (PAC) in the Navy Standard Integrated Personnel System (NSIPS) after the worksheet is locked and data is sent to NEAS. The advancement results schedule is set by CNP. After publication of results, commands are authorized to frock Sailors to the next-higher pay grade. NETPDC then processes pay increments and sets advancement dates. Spring cycle advancements are incremented from July to December, with the majority of Sailors advanced in the final increment. Similar to previous COVID mitigation exam cycles, E-4 candidates (except some rating entry Reserve Sailors) did not take an exam. Rather, each E-4 advancement candidate will be given the same exam score when calculating their final multiple score (FMS) to establish a rank-order standing among peers. This means the E-4 rank order is mostly influenced by each Sailor’s performance mark average. Because quotas are developed the exact same way, the advancement opportunity for E-3 Sailors is not impacted by the rank order without taking an exam. “The primary goal of NEAS is that no Sailor is disadvantaged in the advancement processes, said Updike. “Another delay in our cycle results due to COVID is only acceptable when we know that every Sailor was given a fair opportunity to compete for advancement.” As part of the MyNavy HR Force Development team, NETPDC provides products and services that enable and enhance education, training, career development and personnel advancement throughout the Navy. Primary elements of the command include the Voluntary Education Department, the NAC and the Resources Management Department.

UNCLASSIFIED// ROUTINE R 252135Z MAY 21 MID200000887015U FM CNO WASHINGTON DC TO NAVADMIN INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC BT UNCLAS NAVADMIN 104/21 PASS TO OFFICE CODES: FM CNO WASHINGTON DC//N1// INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC//N1// MSGID/GENADMIN/CNO WASHINGTON DC/N1/MAY// SUBJ/SEPTEMBER 2021 (CYCLE 252) ACTIVE-DUTY AND FULL-TIME SUPPORT E-4 THROUGH E-6 PETTY OFFICER NAVY-WIDE ADVANCEMENT EXAMINATIONS// REF/A/DOC/BUPERS/19SEP18// REF/B/MSG/SECNAV WASHINGTON DC/052044ZMAR13// REF/C/MSG/CNO WASHINGTON DC/N1/201449ZDEC18// REF/D/MSG/CNO WASHINGTON DC/N1/161157ZJUL20// REF/E/MSG/CNO WASHINGTON DC/N1/272057ZDEC18// NARR/REF A IS BUPERSINST 1430.16G, 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 312/18, ADVANCEMENT POLICY UPDATE. REF D IS NAVADMIN 201/20, PROFESSIONAL MILITARY KNOWLEDGE ELIGIBILITY EXAM REVISED BUSINESS RULES. REF E IS NAVADMIN 316/18, ENLISTED ADVANCEMENT WORKSHEET.// RMKS/1. This NAVADMIN announces the guidance for the administration of the September 2021 (cycle 252) Navy-Wide Advancement Exam (NWAE) for advancement-in-rate of Active Duty (AD) and Full-Time Support (FTS) Sailors to paygrades E-5 and E-6 and the use of an alternative final multiple score (FMS) rank-order method, without an exam, for E-4 advancement candidates. a. As a continued safety measure due to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak, E-4 advancement candidates will not participate in the NWAE, but will be given the opportunity for advancement using an alternative FMS rank-order method, without the inclusion of an exam score from a proctored exam. E-5 and E-6 advancement candidates will be administered the NWAE utilizing testing windows vice single-day testing. These expanded testing windows will allow for smaller groups of test takers to ensure adequate social distancing can be maintained between testers at testing facilities, while maintaining the high standards and continued culture of learning that drive our enlisted advancement system. This is identical to the advancement policy used in the 2021 spring NWAE cycle, and is a change from reference (a). b. In addition to the requirements in this NAVADMIN and chapter 6 of reference (a), educational services officers (ESO) must follow the pre-exam preparation requirements in the exam verbatim, which can be found on the navy enlisted advancement system (NEAS) website via MyNavy Portal (MNP) at https://www.mnp.navy.mil/group/advancement-and-promotion/command- information. 2. Timeline a. 31 July 2021: Professional military knowledge - eligibility exam (PMK-EE) completion date. b. 1-16 September 2021: E-6 exam administration. Enlisted advancement worksheets (EAW) will close one week after the exam date on the worksheet. c. 17-30 September 2021: E-5 exam administration. EAWs will close one week after the exam date on the worksheet. d. E-4 exams are cancelled, but E-4 EAWs must be completed by 30 September 2021. 3. Eligibility requirements are found in chapter 2 of reference (a). The following information is specific only to cycle 252: a. The terminal eligibility date used to compute time-in-rate (TIR) is 1 January 2022. b. The minimum TIR date must be on or before: E-6 - 1 January 2019 E-5 - 1 January 2021 E-4 - 1 July 2021 c. E-6 candidate TIR requirements for early promote Sailors can be waived by one year with the commanding officer (CO)/officer-in- charge (OIC) approval, in line with paragraph 214.e of reference (a). d. High-year tenure (HYT) date must be effective 1 January 2022 or later. All HYT waivers must be approved prior to 1 September 2021 to be able to participate in cycle 252. 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 Defense Information System for Security (DISS) prior to 1 September 2021. If the CO of the candidate grants an interim clearance, it must be entered in DISS prior to 1 September 2021. Candidates must maintain security clearance eligibility throughout the advancement cycle to be eligible for advancement. If, for any reason, a clearance is denied, revoked or not reflected in DISS, an exam is not authorized and commands will not allow candidates to take the exam until the discrepancy is corrected or a new clearance is granted and is properly reflected in the EAW of the candidate. Ratings requiring a security clearance are AC, AE, AG, AO, ATI, ATO, AWF, AWO, AWR, AWS, AWV, AZ, CTI, CTM, CTN, CTR, CTT, EOD, ET, FC, FCA, GM, HT, IC, IS, IT, LN, MA, MC, MN, ND, OS, QM, SB, SO, STG, YN, and all nuclear and submarine ratings. Refer to references (a) and (b) for additional guidance. f. Candidates for advancement to E-4 and E-5 must compute performance mark average (PMA) using all applicable evaluations in the current pay grade with an ending date that falls within the following time periods: E-4 - 1 January 2021 to 31 August 2021 E-5 - 1 June 2020 to 31 August 2021 g. Candidates for advancement to E-6 must compute the reporting senior cumulative average (RSCA) PMA, as outlined in reference (c), using all applicable evaluations in the current pay grade with the ending date that falls within the time period: E-6 - 1 September 2018 to 31 August 2021 h. Refer to reference (c) and paragraph 308.b. of reference (a) for additional guidance on RSCA PMA and PMA, including guidance on establishing PMA for new accessions that have graduated from *A* school and do not have a current evaluation. i. PMK-EE is mandatory for candidates to participate in the cycle 252 advancement cycle, even if no exam is being administered, and must be successfully completed once for the administration paygrade, in accordance with reference (d). The completion deadline is 31 July 2021 and no Sailor should be permitted to participate in the advancement cycle without having a completed PMK-EE for the administration paygrade captured in EAW. j. For guidance on establishing EAW user roles and completing worksheets, refer to reference (e). EAW is mandatory for cycle 252 and will be the authority for PMA, RSCA PMA, and awards. k. Commands must accurately validate, complete and finalize all E-4 EAWs in the Navy Standard Integrated Personnel System in a timely manner. EAW accuracy is critical since NEAS will be reprogrammed to use finalized EAWs rather than the candidate exam answer sheets to create E-4 candidate records. The success of this process will be dependent upon the accurate completion of E-4 EAWs to establish advancement cycle participation. Cycle 252 E-4 EAWs must be completed by 30 September 2021. 4. Exam Ordering. Order exams in line with chapter 4 of reference (a). a. Deploying commands and candidates departing to Congressionally-designated combat zones and approved contingency operations areas (CDCZ/ACOA) can order exams up to six months prior to the scheduled exam date. For additional guidance, refer to chapter 4 and paragraph 614 of reference (a). b. Regular Exams: (1) Sensitive compartmented information (SCI) Exams. Cryptologic-technician interpretive (CTI)/cryptologic-technician network (CTN)/cryptologic technician-collection (CTR) SCI exam ordering dates can be found on the NEAS website via MNP at https://www.mnp.navy.mil/group/advancement-and-promotion/my- advancement. ESOs must verify initial Active TIR eligibility lists on the NEAS website for exam ordering. Supplemental TIR 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). The deadline for ordering additional TIR SCI exams is 9 June 2021. (2) Non-SCI Exams. ESOs must verify TIR eligibility lists on the NEAS website during the following time periods: (a) Initial TIR lists will be available: E-6 - 8 June 2021 to 6 July 2021 E-5 - 8 June 2021 to 18 July 2021 (b) Supplemental TIR lists will be available: E-6 - 7 July 2021 to 8 August 2021 E-5 - 19 July 2021 to 15 August 2021 (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 30 September 2021. (2) Naval Education and Training Professional Development Center (NETPDC (N321)) is the approval authority for all substitute exams. (3) Recent graduates of the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program training pipeline, who are on transfer leave in route to their first at-sea assignment during the E-5 examination dates, will have substitute examinations ordered for them by their ultimate duty station, if dates permit exam ordering before the published deadline. (4) Substitute examinations may be administered with regular exam administration or in line with paragraph 606 of reference (a). d. ESOs must verify examination orders at the *View Previous Exam Orders* link via the NEAS website within 7 to 10 days of placing the order. If exam order discrepancies are noted, contact the Fleet Services Branch NETPDC (N321) as listed on the NEAS website on the NETPDC (N321) point of contact table. e. Exceptions to policy for exam orders will continue to be submitted in line with reference (a), and must include endorsement by the immediate superior in command. f. Candidates in the following ratings are separated into the following competitive groups: (1) CTI Group 1 Middle East/North Africa Group 2 East/Far East Group 3 Latin/South America Group 4 Eastern Europe (2) EMN, ETN, and MMN Group 1 Submarine Group 2 Surface Group 3 Training 5. Exam Administration and Answer Sheet Returns a. Administration windows for AD and FTS E-5 and E-6 exams. These exams will be administered utilizing testing windows in the month of September 2021. E-6 exams will take place from 1 through 16 September 2021 and E-5 exams will take place from 17 through 30 September 2021. Every effort should be made to spread the administration of the exams evenly throughout the exam administration period, in order to minimize the number of exam- takers at any one administration to ensure maximum social distancing. Administration for all substitute exams will follow guidelines in references (a) and (c). b. All commands should develop a plan to meet COVID-19 mitigations. Every effort should be made to ensure appropriate COVID-19 mitigation measures are in place, to include, but not limited to, face coverings if not fully immunized (two weeks beyond final dose), adequate social distancing, available hand sanitizer, medical (questionnaire) screenings, and temperature checks. c. To the maximum extent practicable, exams for the same ratings should be administered on the same day. Sailors are directed not to discuss exam content after taking an exam to ensure no advancement candidate is disadvantaged in the advancement process. Unauthorized disclosure of exam content may result in administrative and/or disciplinary action. d. Following the administration of exams, it is critical that ESOs expeditiously mail E-5 and E-6 answer sheet packages to NETPDC (N321). Do not hold exams until the end of the testing window. Prompt return of answer sheets will help ensure results are released in a timely manner. e. For exam administration and answer sheet return instructions refer to chapter 6 of reference (a). f. ESOs must check the exam tote board on the NEAS website often to ensure answer sheets have been received and processed. The tote board can be accessed via MNP at https://www.mnp.navy.mil/group/advancement-and-promotion/command- information. 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 at the NEAS website via MNP. For guidance on discrepancy correction requirements, refer to chapters 3 and 7 of reference (a). b. Post-exam administration discrepancy correction correspondence with NETPDC (N321) is to be submitted using the EAW post-exam administration comments (PAC) function, refer to reference (e). All corrections must have a CO/OIC letter and supporting documentation included as attachments. Education point corrections require a submission of a screen shot of the joint service transcript display indicating the degree type and date of completion. c. For guidance on E-4 through E-6 candidates with missed exams due to assignment in CDCZ/ACOA, refer to chapter 6 of reference (a). 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 1-833-330-6622 or via e-mail at askmncc(at)navy.mil. b. SCI exam questions and orders can be reached at (850) 473- 5867/DSN 753 or via e-mail at sfly_cryptologic.products(at)navy.mil. c. Non-SCI exam questions and orders can be reached at (850) 473-6148/DSN 753 or via e-mail at sfly_N321_exam_order(at)navy.mil. d. NWAE records and discrepancies can be reached at (850) 473- 6148/DSN 753 or via the EAW PAC function. 10. For further NEAS information, to include exam verbatim and other related documents, visit MNP at https://www.mnp.navy.mil/group/advancement-and-promotion/command- information. 11. This NAVADMIN will remain in effect until superseded or canceled, whichever occurs first. 12. Released by Rear Admiral James P. Waters, N13.// BT #0001 NNNN UNCLASSIFIED//

UNCLASSIFIED// ROUTINE R 252154Z MAY 21 MID200000887093U FM CNO WASHINGTON DC TO NAVADMIN INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC BT UNCLAS NAVADMIN 105/21 PASS TO OFFICE CODES: FM CNO WASHINGTON DC//N1// INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC//N1// MSGID/GENADMIN/CNO WASHINGTON DC/N1/MAY// SUBJ/FALL 2021 (CYCLE 109) NAVY-WIDE ADVANCEMENT EXAMINATION FOR SELECTED RESERVE E-4 THROUGH E-6 CANDIDATES// REF/A/DOC/BUPERS/19SEP18// REF/B/MSG/SECNAV WASHINGTON DC/052044ZMAR13// REF/C/MSG/CNO WASHINGTON DC/N1/201449ZDEC18// REF/D/MSG/CNO WASHINGTON DC/N1/272057ZDEC18// REF/E/MSG/CNO WASHINGTON DC/N1/161157ZJUL20// NARR/REF A IS BUPERSINST 1430.16G, 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 312/18, ADVANCEMENT POLICY UPDATE. REF D IS NAVADMIN 316/18, ENLISTED ADVANCEMENT WORKSHEET. REF E IS NAVADMIN 201/20, PROFESSIONAL MILITARY KNOWLEDGE ELIGIBILITY EXAM REVISED BUSINESS RULES.// RMKS/1. This NAVADMIN announces the guidance for the administration of the fall 2021 (cycle 109) Navy-wide Advancement Exam (NWAE) for Selected Reserve (SELRES) Sailors in paygrades E-5 through E-6 and E-4 Prior Service Reenlistment Eligibility Reserve (PRISE-R) candidates and the use of an alternative final multiple score (FMS) rank-order method without an exam for all other E-4 advancement candidates. As a continued safety measure during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak, E-4 exams (with the exception of PRISE-R) have been cancelled and an expanded testing window has been established for E-4 PRISE-R, E-5 and E-6 candidates. These expanded testing windows will allow for smaller groups of test takers to ensure adequate social distancing can be maintained between exam- takers at testing facilities, while maintaining the high standards and continued culture of learning that drives our enlisted advancement system. All candidates serving on voluntary recall, mobilization or as Canvasser Recruiters (CANREC) will compete for advancement as a SELRES. 2. Timeline a. 30 June 2021: Professional Military Knowledge - Eligibility Exam (PMK-EE) completion deadline. b. 1 August 2021 - 12 September 2021: E-4 PRISE-R, E-5 and E-6 exam administration. c. 31 August 2021: E-4 Enlisted advancement worksheet (EAW) completion due date. E-4 (with the exception of PRISE-R) exams are cancelled, but EAWs must still be completed by this date. Only exception is that EAW completion date for E-4 PRISE-R candidates can be submitted by 30 Sep 2021 if their exam date occurs 1-12 September 2021. d. 30 September 2021: E-5/6 EAW completion due date. 3. Eligibility Requirements. For all E-4 through E-6 candidates, eligibility requirements are found in chapter 2 of reference (a), with the following information specific only to cycle 109: a. The terminal eligibility date used to compute time-in-rate (TIR) for E-4 through E-6 is 1 January 2022. b. The minimum TIR date must be on or before: (1) E-6 - 1 January 2019 (2) E-5 - 1 January 2021 (3) E-4 - 1 July 2021 c. E-6 candidate TIR requirements for early promote Sailors can be waived by one year with commanding officer (CO)/officer-in-charge (OIC) approval, in line with paragraph 214 of reference (a). d. High-year tenure (HYT) date for E-4 through E-6 must be effective 1 January 2022, or later. Any HYT waiver must be approved prior to 1 August 2021 to be able to participate in cycle 109. e. Candidates who have submitted a formal written request for voluntary transfer to the retired reserve (with or without pay) or Fleet Reserve on a date prior to their mandated HYT are ineligible for advancement. f. Candidates in a rating requiring a security clearance must have a favorable investigation adjudication by the Department of Defense Central Adjudication Facility reflected properly in the Defense Information System for Security (DISS) prior to 1 August 2021. If the CO of the candidate grants an interim clearance, it must be entered in DISS prior to 1 August 2021. Candidates must maintain security clearance eligibility throughout the advancement cycle to be eligible for advancement. If, for any reason, a clearance is denied, revoked or not reflected in DISS, an exam is not authorized and commands will not allow candidates to take the exam until the discrepancy is corrected or a new clearance is granted and is properly reflected in the candidates EAW. Ratings requiring a security clearance are AC, AE, AG, AO, AT, AWF, AWO, AWR, AWS, AZ, CTI, CTN, CTR, CTT, EOD, ET, ETV, FC, FCA, GM, HT, IS, IT, ITS, LN, MA, MC, MMA, TM, MN, ND, OS, QM, SB, SO, STG, STS and YN. Refer to references (a) and (b) for additional guidance. g. Branch class and special program indicator (SPI) code. All SELRES including CANREC are required to take the cycle 109 SELRES NWAE. Full-Time Support Personnel with a SPI code of V will take cycle 252 (E-4 through E-6) Active-Duty NWAEs. h. PRISE-R Sailors required to participate in the NWAE to complete their rate conversion are only required to complete the PMK-EE if they are an E-3 and are eligible for advancement in conjunction with testing to complete rate conversion. i. For candidates eligible for advancement to E-4 and E-5, compute performance mark average (PMA) using all applicable evaluations in the current pay grade of the candidate with an ending date that falls within the following periods: (1) E-4 - 1 January 2021 to 31 July 2021 (2) E-5 - 1 June 2020 to 31 July 2021 j. For candidates eligible for advancement to E-6, calculate the reporting seniors cumulative average (RSCA) PMA, as outlined in reference (c), using evaluations in the current paygrade of the candidate with the ending date that falls within the time period 1 August 2018 to 31 July 2021. k. Refer to reference (c) and paragraph 308 of reference (a) for additional guidance on RSCA PMA and PMA including guidance on establishing PMA for new accessions that have graduated from *A* school and do not have a current evaluation. l. For guidance on establishing EAW user roles and completing worksheets, refer to reference (d). EAW is mandatory for cycle 109 and will be the authority for PMA, RSCA PMA and awards. m. PMK-EE is mandatory for cycle 109 candidates, even if no NWAE is being administered, and must be successfully completed once for the administration paygrade. The PMK-EE completion deadline is 30 June 2021, in accordance with reference (e). No Sailor should be permitted to participate in the advancement cycle without having a completed PMK-EE for the administration paygrade captured in EAW. n. Commands must accurately validate, complete and finalize all E-4 EAWs in the Navy Standard Integrated Personnel System. EAW accuracy is critical since Navy Enlisted Advancement System (NEAS) will be reprogrammed to use finalized EAWs rather than the candidate exam answer sheets to create E-4 candidate records. The success of this process will be dependent upon the accurate completion of E-4 EAWs to establish advancement cycle participation. Cycle 109 E-4 EAWs must be completed by 31 August 2021. 4. Exam ordering. Order exams in line with chapter 4 of reference (a). a. Deploying commands and candidates departing to Congressionally-Designated Combat Zones and Approved Contingency Operations Areas (CDCZ/ACOA) can order exams up to six months prior to the scheduled exam date. For additional guidance, refer to chapter 4 and paragraph 614 of reference (a). b. Sensitive compartmented information (SCI) exams. Cryptologic Technician Interpretive (CTI), Cryptologic Technician Networks (CTN) and Cryptologic Technician Collection (CTR) SCI exam ordering dates can be found on the NEAS website via MyNavy Portal at https://www.mnp.navy.mil/group/advancement-and-promotion/my- advancement. Educational Services Officers (ESOs) must verify initial 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 with chapter 4 of reference (a). The deadline for additional orders is 9 June 2021. c. Non-SCI Exams (1) Initial exam ordering for non-SCI exams will be available from 8 June through 27 June 2021. ESOs must verify TIR eligibility lists on the NEAS website. (2) Eligible candidates who were not added to the initial TIR list can be added to a supplemental TIR list. Supplemental TIR lists will be available from 21 June 2021 to 11 July 2021. The deadline to order supplemental SELRES exams is 31 August 2021. d. Exams ordered after the TIR lists have closed and exams for PRISE-R Sailors shall be ordered using preferred message formatted e-mail or naval message following the guidelines in chapter 4 of reference (a). Ensure a point of contact is included in the submitted e-mail or message. e. Exams for CDCZ/ACOA Sailors or recalled reservists will be ordered by the command holding the service record of the Service member. Authority is granted for these candidates to be administered exams with the Active-Duty exam administration. However, all SELRES including CANREC candidates are still required to take the cycle 109 SELRES exam and not the cycle 252 (E-4 through E-6) Active-Duty exam. f. When an exam is not used during the normally scheduled event, do not destroy the exam prior to 1 October 2021. g. Cycle 109 exams should only be administered from 1 August through 12 September. Refer to paragraphs 4.g.(1) and 4.g.(2) below for requests to retain exams for late administration on the next drill weekend in September 2021. Approved late administrations must be administered prior to 1 October 2021. (1) Since SELRES may take the NWAE anytime from 1 August through 12 September, Annual Training (AT) and Additional Duty for Training (ADT) orders are not a valid reason for Sailors to take the late administration. ESOs shall ensure that Sailors take the NWAE prior to going on AT/ADT orders or when Sailors return from their AT/ADT. If a Sailor will be on AT/ADT during the entire time of the scheduled advancement exam, then the ESO shall coordinate with the gaining command to forward the Sailors exam and EAW. (2) Naval Education and Training Professional Development Center (NETPDC) (N321) has the final approval for all late administration requests, but all SELRES late administration requests must come through the Navy Reserve Force ESOs prior to contacting NETPDC. The Command ESO must e-mail the Navy Reserve Force ESOs at CNRFC_Reserve_Forces_ESO(at)navy.mil and carbon copy their Immediate Superior in Command ESOs for validation of their late administration request. Once the Reserve Force ESOs validate the reason of the request, the command ESO will request approval from NETPDC to allow the Sailor to take the late exam. A request for approval from NETPDC must be submitted with justification via e-mail to sfly_N321_exam_order(at)navy.mil for permission to retain exams for late administration on the next drill weekend in September 2021. Ensure the reason for a requested delay is included. h. ESOs must verify the exam orders at the *View Previous Exam Orders* link via the NEAS website within 7 to 10 days of placing the order. If exam order discrepancies are noted, contact NETPDC (N321) as listed on the NEAS website at NETPDC (N321) Point of Contact Table. 5. Exam administration and answer sheet returns a. SELRES E-5 through E-6 and E-4 PRISE-R exam administrations will occur from 1 August through 12 September 2021. Administration for all late exam administrations will follow guidelines in references (a) and (b). b. Every effort should be made to spread the administration of the exams evenly throughout the exam administration period, in order to minimize the number of exam-takers at any one administration to ensure maximum social distancing. c. All commands should develop a plan to meet COVID-19 mitigations. Every effort should be made to ensure appropriate COVID-19 mitigation measures are in place, to include, but not limited to, face coverings if not fully immunized (two weeks beyond final dose), adequate social distancing, available hand sanitizer, medical (questionnaire) screenings and temperature checks. d. Following the administration of exams, it is critical that ESOs expeditiously mail in answer sheet packages to NETPDC (N321). Do not hold exams until the end of the testing window. Prompt return of answer sheets will help ensure results are released in a timely manner. For answer sheet return instructions, refer to chapter 6 of reference (a). e. ESOs must check the exam tote board on the NEAS website 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. f. All candidates serving on voluntary recall, mobilization or as CANREC will compete for advancement as a SELRES and participate in this advancement cycle. 6. Discrepancy Correction a. A detailed discrepancy list can be found at the NEAS website via MyNavy Portal. For guidance on discrepancy correction requirements, refer to chapters 3 and 7 of reference (a). b. Post-exam administration discrepancy correction correspondence with NETPDC (N321) is to be submitted using the EAW post-exam administration comments (PAC) function, refer to reference (e). All corrections must have CO/OIC letter and supporting documentation included as attachments. Education point corrections require a submission of a screen shot of the joint service transcript display indicating the degree type and date of completion. c. For guidance on E-4 through E-6 candidates with missed exams due to assignment in CDCZ/ACOA, refer to chapter 6 of reference (a). 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 (833) 330-6622 or via e-mail at askmncc(at)navy.mil. b. SCI exam questions and orders via phone at (850) 473- 5867/DSN 753 or via e-mail at sfly_cryptologic.products(at)navy.mil. c. Non-SCI exam orders by phone at (850) 473-6148/DSN 753 or via e-mail at sfly_n321_exam_order(at)navy.mil. d. NWAE exam records, and discrepancies by phone at (850) 473-6148/DSN 753 or via EAW PAC function. 10. Any additional information regarding this cycle, to include the exam verbatim and other related documents, will be posted on MyNavy Portal at https://www.mnp.navy.mil/group/advancement-and-promotion/command- information. 11. This NAVADMIN will remain in effect until superseded or canceled, whichever occurs first. 12. Released by Rear Admiral James P. Waters, N13.// BT #0001 NNNN UNCLASSIFIED//

June marks the start of "PCS Season." Over the next few months, thousands of Sailors and their families are beginning to pack up and move to a new duty station. Here are a few helpful tips from the experts. Finding your next job and getting to your next duty station successfully starts long before the packing begins. Sailors nearing the start of their orders negotiation window should check their records and ensure all qualifications and Navy Enlisted Classifications are listed and up to date. This simple records check will significantly impact what you are qualified to apply for and might make the difference in getting the orders you want and need for your career. Sailors with questions about the process or what is available to them should reach out to their detailer, who is one of their main advocates during the orders process. Once a Sailor is approved for orders and knows where they are headed, that is the time when they can build a personalized timeline, get packing tips, to-do lists and checklists with the Plan My Move online tool. A good idea is to not finalize any personal plans until orders are in hand. It is recommended, if able, to schedule move dates and begin packing once orders are in hand. Take a full inventory of your belongings. A smartphone, tablet or computer is an easy way to keep records of everything in your home. Free home inventory software is available at Ready.gov. You could also check with your insurance company to see if they have recommendations for an inventory app. Start early in planning what you will carry with you and what will be packed by the movers. Knowing what to pack and what to take with you is vital. Once you arrive at your new duty station, you may have to wait for your belongings to be delivered. This is especially true for those relocating overseas, where furniture and vehicles could take several months to arrive. Examples of essential items that you’ll need to keep with you at all times during your move include a copy of your orders, military IDs, driver’s licenses, social security cards and passports for every member of the family. If anything is damaged or lost during the move, you’ll need your insurance company information and your inventory on hand to file insurance claims. Don’t pack your inventory and send it with the movers — it might not make your destination. Bring it with you. Consider whether you will need other documents such as marriage, divorce, birth and naturalization certificates, as well as medical and medication information for each family member. Consider bringing electronic copies of items as a backup on your computer or smart devices. Research the area you are going to before you leave and have your temporary lodging details worked out ahead of time. If you haven’t been assigned one, ask your new command for a sponsor. Line up a sponsor and leverage them for details and points of contact to ensure you have someone to ask as urgent questions arise. As you get ready to leave your current house for the last time, don’t forget to forward your mail and make sure your pets are prepared for the move. Take a deep breath as you head off on your new adventure. Just remember to be as flexible as possible because things don’t always go according to plan. Part of taking charge of your move is expecting the unexpected. Moving is a challenging experience for children. Tell them about the move as soon as possible. Reassure them that the essential things in life – such as how much you love them – won’t change. For help, there is Military Kids Connect, an online community designed to help military children ages 6–17 deal with the psychological challenges of military life, including frequent moves. If you use these moving tips, you will be ready for your next move!

Agree, this is a strange one.

So... Not official but what we have so far is: Cycle 108 - SELRES 24 June - TRIAD Release 25 June - Public Release Cycle 251 - AD/FTS 8 July - TRIAD Release 9 July - Public Release I'll go with that, thank you @hayes .

I can't remember any time when something like this has happened where two announcements are removed.

Sailors would get easier access to mental health providers in their own units under a new plan from Acting Navy Secretary Thomas Harker. Harker told reporters Wednesday he asked both the Defense Department and Congress to shift funds in the current budget to increase mental health services for members, including more specialists embedded in units.

So I guess it did not happen. If anyone knows why MyNavyHR removed their message please post.

Well, for some odd reason MyNavyHR took down this message after I had posted on this forum. I will leave it up for now but please be aware that it may not be valid.

20 May - Bupers Online TRIAD Notification, anticipated 1300 CDT/ 1400 EST. 21 May - NAVADMIN Release, anticipated 1300 CDT/ 1400 EST.

CNN's Chris Cuomo talks to Sean Cahil, retired US Navy Chief Master-at-Arms, and Christopher Mellon, former Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Intelligence, about the forthcoming government report on UFO sightings.

UNCLASSIFIED// ROUTINE R 141556Z MAY 21 MID200000857632U FM CNO WASHINGTON DC TO NAVADMIN INFO SECNAV WASHINGTON DC CNO WASHINGTON DC BT UNCLAS NAVADMIN 095/21 MSGID/NAVADMIN/CNO WASHINGTON DC/CNO/MAY// SUBJ/INTERIM UPDATE ON DOD MASK GUIDANCE// REF/A/DEPSECDEF MEMO/13MAY21// REF/B/NAVADMIN/102035ZMAR2021// NARR/REF A IS DEPUTY SECRETARY OF DEFENSE MEMORANDUM UPDATED MASK GUIDANCE FOR VACCINATED PERSONS. REF B IS NAVADMIN 059/21, GUIDANCE ON MASK WEAR AND OTHER PUBLIC HEALTH MEASURES DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC. RMKS/1. In accordance with reference (a), mask wear for fully immunized personnel (two weeks beyond final dose) is no longer required indoors or outdoors at DoD facilities. Immunized personnel should continue to comply with Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidance regarding areas where masks should be worn. 2. This guidance applies only to fully immunized personnel. Unimmunized personnel will continue to comply with the provisions of reference (b). 3. Commanders and supervisors should not ask about an employee's vaccination status. 4. The best available medical and scientific data on risk to mission and current CDC guidance are available at: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html. 5. OPNAV N3/N5 POC: CAPT Craig Mattingly, craig.mattingly@navy.mil. 6. Released by VADM P. G. Sawyer, Deputy Chief of Naval Operations for Operations, Plans and Strategy, OPNAV N3/N5.// BT #0001 NNNN UNCLASSIFIED//

WASHINGTON - The call for Seaman to Admiral–21 (STA–21) program is out. Initial applications must be postmarked on or before July 1. The board is scheduled to meet in September. Here's what you need to know. The Navy's annual call for Seaman to Admiral–21 (STA–21) program applications is now on the streets. This year's board will meet in September, according to NAVADMIN 094/21 released on May 12. To be considered, initial applications must be postmarked on or before July 1. Navy officials recommend not waiting until the July 1 deadline. Instead, early submission is encouraged as it allows time for feedback to the Sailor if their package is missing required documents or if anything is not readable, the message said. Those needing additional documentation have until Aug. 1 to submit any additions to their applications. The message announced temporary changes to policy this year because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Specifically, impacts to the availability of college aptitude and fitness testing have resulted in exceptions to policy and alternate ways to fulfill those requirements and documentation. Because of COVID-19 and the cancellation of the last three Physical Fitness Assessment (PFA) cycles, requirements for Cycle 1 2020, Cycle 2 2020 and Cycle 1 2021 have been waived. Instead, applicants who have not taken the PFA within the past year require their commanding officer's endorsement verifying the Sailor is currently within height and weight standards. Qualifying Scholastic Aptitude or American College tests scores are still required. However, because COVID-19 has limited testing availability in many areas of the country, those unable to complete either exam can apply with a command letter indicating testing was not available to them. In those cases, to be eligible, Sailors must provide their high school cumulative grade point average. For Sailors who graduated more than five years ago, they must have a minimum of 12 college credits with a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale. Competition for quotas is keen. Of the 339 applications received for the fiscal year 2021, 318 were board eligible and 55 Sailors were selected. This year's panel will offer roughly the same opportunity. Those selected attend college full-time while collecting a paycheck at their current paygrade. The Navy covers tuition through an annual $10,000 stipend. The Sailor is responsible for any costs over that amount. Sailors can use the GI Bill to cover any difference. Critical to an applicant's package is a written, personal statement. "This is an opportunity for you to 'speak' in front of the selection board without physically being there," said Lt. Cmdr. Edward Kenneweg, who handles commissioning programs on the staff of the Chief of Naval Personnel. "It's also an opportunity to address any sort of adverse info, such as a low high school GPA." NAVADMIN 094/21 outlines specific items Sailors should address in the statement. For example, telling the board about sports or other high school activities helps paint a complete picture of the applicant. Discussing your motivation for becoming an officer and what you will bring to the wardroom as a prior-enlisted Sailor is also suggested. Just as crucial to what Sailors choose to say in their statement is how they write it. "The application is a reflection of the applicant," said Cathy Kempf, a retired Navy commander who heads selection and placement for STA-21 as well as Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps (NROTC). "Spelling and grammar count, so applicants should review their entire packages before submitting." One final change mentioned in the message is where Sailors send their packages. "Completed applications will no longer be sent to Pensacola, they’ll go to Naval Service Training Command in Great Lakes, IL," Kempf said. Details on this year's board specifics are available in NAVADMIN 094/21. This includes where to send completed applications, Sailor application requirements and command responsibilities in the screening process. Overall program requirements and application details — as well as program contacts — can be found at http://www.sta-21.navy.mil

UNCLASSIFIED// ROUTINE R 121752Z MAY 21 MID200000848602U FM CNO WASHINGTON DC TO NAVADMIN INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC BT UNCLAS NAVADMIN 094/21 PASS TO OFFICE CODES: FM CNO WASHINGTON DC//N1// INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC//N1// MSGID/GENADMIN/CNO WASHINGTON DC/N1/MAY// SUBJ/FISCAL YEAR 2022 SEAMAN TO ADMIRAL-21 PROGRAM ANNOUNCEMENT// REF/A/DOC/OPNAV/14DEC09// REF/B/MSG/CNO WASHINGTON DC/171350ZJUL17// NARR/REF A IS OPNAVINST 1420.1B, ENLISTED TO OFFICER COMMISSIONING PROGRAMS APPLICATION ADMINISTRATIVE MANUAL. REF B IS NAVADMIN 177/17, NUCLEAR TRAINED SAILOR APPLICATIONS TO OFFICER COMMISSIONING PROGRAMS AND MODIFICATION TO FY- 19 NUCLEAR LIMITED DUTY OFFICER IN- SERVICE PROCUREMENT BOARD PROCESS.// RMKS/1. This NAVADMIN solicits applications and provides guidance for the fiscal year (FY) 2022 Seaman to Admiral-21 (STA-21) commissioning program. Due to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic impacting Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) and American College Testing (ACT) availability and physical fitness assessment (PFA) testing, an exception to policy is approved for both the SAT/ACT and PFA requirements. Supplemental information for applicant submission is provided in subparagraphs 7.g and 7.h of this NAVADMIN. 2. STA-21 is a full-time undergraduate education and commissioning program open to enlisted personnel of all paygrades and ratings who meet the eligibility requirements specified in reference (a). 3. Deadline for submission of applications for the FY-22 STA-21 Program is 1 July 2021. Application packages must be postmarked on or before the deadline date. It is recommended that applications be mailed prior to the deadline as early submission allows timely feedback to the Sailor for submission of missing or illegible documents. Deadline for submission of additional documentation to an applicants package is 1 August 2021. No additional documents can be submitted after this date. The selection board is scheduled to convene in September 2021 and the selectees will be announced via NAVADMIN. 4. The following target options and core are open for application for the FY-22 selection board: Surface Warfare (SWO), Surface Warfare Engineering Duty (SWO/ED), Nuclear (Surface/Sub), Special Warfare, Explosive Ordnance Disposal, Naval Flight Officer, Pilot, Civil Engineering Corps, Nurse Corps and Information Professional. 5. The following target options have zero select opportunity for FY-22: Human Resources, Intelligence, Information Warfare, Medical Corps, Supply Corps, Surface Warfare Officer/Information Professional (SWO/IP), Oceanography (OCEANO) and SWO/OCEANO. 6. The Nuclear (Surface/Sub) target option is now open to Sailors who are serving in the Fleet and hold an active nuclear Navy enlisted classification (NEC) (N1XO, N1XS, N2XO, N2XS) and to those Sailors who are in the nuclear training pipeline with the N91T NEC. Applicants holding a nuclear NEC must receive conditional release, in line with reference (b), if applying for an option outside the Nuclear community, from the Nuclear Enlisted Community Manager (OPNAV N133D). All applicants for STA-21 nuclear option (STA-21(N)) must be able to begin their first day of class in the first semester of their course work prior to commencing their eighth year of service. See the STA-21(N) Program Authorization (PA 150A) dated May 2019 for more specific information and all other requirements to apply for the STA-21(N) program. Additionally, supplementary information applicable to this years STA-21(N) application is as follows: a. The Sailor/Marine American Council on Education Registry Transcript (SMART) per reference (a), enclosure (1), Chapter 8, paragraph 6.b(9) is not required to be submitted for this application. A future revision of reference (a) will remove this requirement. b. The applicants photograph per reference (a), enclosure (1), Chapter 8, paragraph 6.b(10) is not required to be submitted for this application. A future revision of reference (a), will remove this requirement. 7. The following information addresses lessons learned from the FY- 21 STA-21 selection process and board. This information is provided to preclude common errors: a. Of the 339 applications received for FY-21, only 318 were board eligible. A total of 55 were selected to participate in the FY-21 STA-21 Program. b. Each year, packages are not considered due to non-qualifying SAT/ACT scores, missing CO endorsement/recommendation, recent non- judicial punishment, missing or illegible submission of documents, and not meeting program age or PFA requirements. For FY-22, a new non-qualifying basis would be not meeting authorized exception to policy criteria for SAT/ACT and PFA. c. Minimum eligibility requirements must be met before submitting an application. Applications should be mailed only when fully completed. Officer interview boards shall consist of three officers, the applicants CO may not be a board member and should not submit an interview appraisal sheet, the COs personal interview should be conducted only after the application is complete and the officer interview board has submitted their appraisals. The full picture of an applicants academic and officer potential can only be determined by reviewing the SAT/ACT scores (if available), high school/college transcripts, and a completed application package. d. The COs endorsement is extremely important, especially the ranking of the individual among his/her peers. The endorsement should contain specifics about the individuals academic potential, commitment, leadership, service above self and potential as a naval officer. CO comments should specify the primary option to which the individual is applying and address how the individual meets qualifications for that option. For junior Sailors with only schoolhouse evaluations, the CO must address this issue in his/her endorsement. e. An interview board and nomination review board shall be conducted in line with reference (a). It is recommended that officers of the applicants designator of choice, if available, be asked to participate in the interview/nomination review board to assess the applicant for their community. Officer appraisals provide important insight on the applicant. The appraisal from the board should be a frank and honest assessment of the applicants leadership and academic potential. Appraisal forms should be typed in 10 or 12 point font. f. The applicants personal statement should address why the Sailor wants to become an officer, how the Sailors selection would improve the Navy, and why the Sailor is applying for a specific option. Sailors must also address any hardships or unique experiences that shaped their character. Junior Sailors should provide information on high school experiences as high school transcripts rarely provide in-depth information on involvement in sports, clubs, volunteer hours, work, etc. Additionally, applicants should address any anomalies in the package (e.g., poor high school grades, college grades, or service school grades, poor evaluation performance). The explanation should include details of the situation, how the applicant has overcome these issues, and why the applicant will be successful in the future. g. The application is a reflection of the applicant. Applicants must review their packages in their entirety before submitting. Check for misspelled words and improper grammar. Ensure all transcripts (high school and all colleges) are enclosed. In an effort to minimize risk from COVID-19 exposure, the PFA requirements for Cycle 1 2020, Cycle 2 2020 and Cycle 1 2021 have been waived. For applicants who have not taken the PFA within the past year, the COs endorsement must include a statement verifying the applicant is currently within height and weight standards. h. Qualifying SAT/ACT scores are required, however due to recent events, applications can still be submitted either pending receipt of SAT/ACT scores or with a command statement indicating non-availability. SAT/ACT scores can be from exams taken between 1 July 2018 and 1 July 2021 (3 years), should the Service Member have a later opportunity to complete the exam. If the applicant is unable to complete the SAT/ACT exam, applicants may still submit an application with a command letter indicating non-availability of SAT/ACT exam opportunity. Applicants without a SAT/ACT score should ensure their high school cumulative grade point average (GPA) is within the last 5 years OR cumulative college GPA with more than 12 semester hours and a minimum of a 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale. i. It is recommended that the command retain a copy of the entire application package. The command portion of the application should not be given to the applicant. 8. Mail completed applications to: Commander Naval Service Training Command (N92/STA 21) 2601A Paul Jones St Great Lakes IL 60088-2845 9. For questions, specific details, eligibility criteria, application requirements, and selection procedures, refer to reference (a), contact your command career counselor, or visit the MyNavy Portal at https://www.mnp.navy.mil/group/career-planning and selecting the Commissioning Programs link for the most up-to-date STA-21 information. 10. Point of contact is Naval Service Training Command, STA-21 Program Office, at (847) 688-4607 ext 124 DSN 792 or via e-mail at pnsc_sta21(at)navy.mil. Point of contact for the nuclear target option policy change is the Nuclear Enlisted Community Manager, OPNAV N133D at (703) 604-5491/DSN 664 or via e-mail at bullnuke(at)navy.mil. 11. Released by Vice Admiral John B. Nowell Jr, N1.// BT #0001 NNNN UNCLASSIFIED//

FY-22 Active Duty and Reserve Senior Enlisted Advancement Selection Board Precept

Coronavirus restrictions have hurt sailors’ morale and may prompt some to jump ship when their terms of service expire, a Navy commander wrote recently in an independent journal. Cmdr. Matt Wright, a 2002 U.S. Naval Academy graduate who leads Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 22 at Norfolk, Va., brought up his concerns in the April edition of the U.S. Naval Institute’s monthly magazine, Proceedings.

The app is the new RTM home for the culinary specialist, culinary specialist submarine, legalman, logistics specialist, logistics specialist submarine, mass communication specialist, musician, personnel specialist, religious programs specialist, retail services specialist, yeoman and yeoman submarine ratings, allowing for studying on the go, without a CAC card or an internet connection. The app also hosts non-resident training courses (NRTCs) including customer service, Educational Services Officer, Enlisted Aide, Postal Operations, Navy Official Mail and Instructional theory, which is used by all instructors throughout the fleet. App features include a resources link in every RTM to their respective rating Navy COOL site, contact information for feedback and emergency support, and the ability to receive credit for the completed course directly into their Electronic Training Jacket by entering their DODID number rather than completing the course via Navy eLearning. Another key feature for the app is it serves as the host for up-to-date versions of the RTMs and NRTCs. By moving to a digital format, the app allows CSS to work with type commanders and fleet subject matter experts (SME) to change content as needed and deliver updates to the fleet faster. “We are continuing positive movement and growth in the 21st century for how our Sailors will be preparing for their advancement exams,” said Capt. Milton W. Troy III, CSS commanding officer. “Early fleet estimates have us at more than 32,000 Sailors who will be effected through this new app. This shows how wide a scope we are dealing with. Something this major will have a direct and immediate impact for Sailors throughout the fleet and the knowledge they will have in becoming well-crafted in their respective fields.” Creation for the app began in September 2019, with more than five months of testing conducted by CSS staff and fleet SMEs designed to help achieve maximum functionality, review the app’s content and examine the user interface. “The effort taken by everyone involved in the creation of this app cannot be measured,” said Ray Paradis, CSS program manager for Non-Resident Training Courses, Personnel Qualification Standards, Occupational Standards and Learning and Development Roadmaps. “Countless man-hours have been put in to ensure this contains the best possible material. The Sailor conducting the tasks in these manuals on a daily basis are who is going to use this app and each one of them deserves the highest-quality work we can possibly provide.” The app was designed in coordination with the MyNavy HR IT Solutions – (Mobility Program) and Tracen Technologies. The app can be downloaded at the Navy App Locker, Google Play or iOS App stores using the keyword “CSS NRTC.”

A new bipartisan bill hopes to ease military service members' path towards student loan forgiveness, Yahoo Finance has learned. “Service members take enormous risks to protect our freedoms, and it is unacceptable that members of the military can return home after active duty and not be any closer to receiving loan forgiveness,” Senator Hassan said in a statement provided to Yahoo Finance. “This bipartisan bill is a commonsense fix to help some of our country’s most deserving public servants get out from under the burden of their student debt more quickly.”

From Cheryl Dengler, Naval Education and Training Professional Development Center PENSACOLA, Fla. - During the global pandemic, select Chief Petty Officers from around the globe adapted to a virtual process of reviewing and developing Navy-wide advancement examinations—though a return to normalcy is on the horizon.

Taking ADOS orders and having an issue with your civilian employer? Do you know about SCRA? https://fb.watch/52R2MzekcH/

– Perhaps no one better understands the unique administrative hurdles that come with being a Navy Reserve Sailor — or is better suited to help fix them — than Cmdr. Julie McGill. Over a career spanning four decades, McGill has seen Navy Reserve pay and personnel processes and systems evolve from a system of clipboards, carbon copies, drill chits and paper paychecks to the more modern-day integration of online functions such as the Defense Travel System (DTS), Enhanced Drill Management (EDM) and direct deposit. Yet one constant through the years has been the distinct separation between active and Reserve component pay and personnel systems — an electronic divide that still causes frequent delays and headaches for Reserve component members transferring to and from active duty.

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UNCLASSIFIED// ROUTINE R 201501Z APR 21 MID200000776593U FM SECNAV WASHINGTON DC TO ALNAV INFO SECNAV WASHINGTON DC CNO WASHINGTON DC CMC WASHINGTON DC BT UNCLAS ALNAV 029/21 MSGID/GENADMIN/SECNAV WASHINGTON DC/-/APR// SUBJ/ANNUAL NOTICE OF SERVICEMEMBERS CIVIL RELIEF ACT PROTECTIONS TO MILITARY MEMBERS AND THEIR DEPENDENTS// REF A/50 U.S.C. SECTION 3915// REF B/50 U.S.C. SECTION 3916// REF C/50 U.S.C. SECTION 3938A// NARR/REF A IS 50 UNITED STATES CODE SECTION 3915, SERVICEMEMBERS CIVIL RELIEF ACT. REF B is 50 UNITED STATES CODE SECTION 3916, SERVICEMEMBERS CIVIL RELIEF ACT. REF C is 50 UNITED STATES CODE SECTION 3938A, SERVICEMEMBERS CIVIL RELIEF ACT// RMKS/1. In accordance with references (a) through (c), this ALNAV serves as an annual notice of the protections available to Service Members (SMs) and their dependents under the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA). Leaders will take immediate action to ensure widest dissemination of the information contained in this ALNAV. 2. Of significant importance, Congress amended the SCRA in August 2020 to extend lease protections to SMs who were or are unable to proceed on their military orders due to a Stop Movement Order (SMO) issued on March 1, 2020, by the Secretary of Defense (SECDEF). The following protections apply: a. Property (premises) leases may be terminated if they were executed by or on behalf of a person who thereafter and during the term of the lease: (1) Enters military service; (2) While in the military service, executes the property lease and thereafter receives military orders for a permanent change of station (PCS) or to deploy with a military unit, or as an individual in support of a military operation, for a period of not less than 90 days; or (3) While in the military service, executes a property lease at their new Permanent Duty Station after receipt of a PCS or orders to deploy with a military unit, or as an individual in support of a military operation, for a period of not less than 90 days, but are unable to occupy the premises due to a SMO issued by the SECDEF. b. Motor vehicle leases may be terminated if they were executed by or on behalf of a person who thereafter and during the term of the motor vehicle lease: (1) Enters the military service under a call or order for a period of not less than 180 days; or (2) Enters the military service under a call or order of less than 180 days and who, without a break in service, receives orders extending the period of military service to not less than 180 days; or (3) While in the military service, executes a motor vehicle lease and thereafter receives PCS orders from a location in the continental United States to a location outside the continental United States or from a location in a state outside the continental United States to any location outside that state, or receives orders to deploy with a military unit, or as an individual in support of a military operation, for a period of not less than 180 days; or (4) Executes a motor vehicle lease upon receipt of military orders described in section 2.b, and thereafter is unable to use the motor vehicle for personal or business transportation due to a SMO issued by the SECDEF. 3. Other rights and protections available to SMs and their dependents under the SCRA: a. The maximum amount of interest creditors can charge SMs on certain financial obligations incurred prior to military service cannot exceed six percent per year. b. In any civil proceeding where the defendant SM is aware of the proceeding but current military duty requirements materially affect the SMs ability to appear in court, the SM can request the court delay the proceedings. c. In any civil proceeding where a defendant SM is not aware of the proceeding, the plaintiff must file a court affidavit stating the defendant is either: (1) in the military service; (2) not in the military service; or (3) the plaintiff is unable to determine the military status of the defendant after a good faith search effort. d. A court is prohibited from making permanent revisions to a custody order based solely on a SMs pending or potential military deployment. e. Landlords and property managers cannot evict SMs or their dependents during a period of military service without a court order. f. During a SMs period of military service, and for one year after the period of military service, creditors cannot foreclose on a SMs mortgage without first obtaining a court order. g. If the SM paid a deposit on a vehicle or made at least one installment payment on a vehicle loan, a creditor cannot repossess the vehicle during the SMs period of military service without a court order. h. During the period of a SMs military service and for 90 days thereafter, any lien against the property or the personal effects of a SM cannot be enforced without a court order. i. During the period of military service or within 180 days of termination of or release from military service, SMs can apply to a court for relief from any obligation or liability incurred before the SMs military service or from a tax or assessment becoming due before or during the SMs military service. If the SMs ability to comply with the obligation or pay such tax has been materially affected by reason of military service, the court may stay enforcement of certain real estate contracts, any other obligations, liabilities, tax, or assessments. j. SMs shall neither lose nor acquire residency or domicile for tax or voting purposes in a state if their presence in such state is solely for compliance with military orders. k. Spouses of SMs shall neither lose nor acquire residency or domicile for tax or voting purposes in a state if their presence in such state is solely to co-locate with the SM. For any taxable year of the marriage starting in 2018, the spouse of a SM may elect to use the same residence for tax purposes as the SM regardless of the date on which the marriage occurred. 4. SMs or their dependents who want to know more about their SCRA rights and protections should contact their local Legal Assistance Office (LAO) for a free legal consultation. Telephone consultations are available. Local Navy LAOs can be located by visiting https://www.jag.navy.mil/legal_services/legal _services_locator_rlso.htm#COMMAND. For the Marine Corps, visit the website for the nearest Marine Corps installation. 5. The Legal Assistance Division of the Office of the Judge Advocate General (Code 16) provides Navy-wide advice on SCRA and related issues. Please contact Code 16 at (202) 685-4639/DSN 325 or kathlene.somerville@navy.mil. For the Marine Corps, contact Ms. Mary Hostetter, mary.hostetter@usmc.mil or (703) 692-7442. 6. Released by the Honorable Thomas W. Harker, Acting Secretary of the Navy.// BT #0001 NNNN UNCLASSIFIED//