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Explosion after explosion rocked the USS Turner — detonations so powerful that they broke windows in the buildings near New York’s harbor, more than a mile away. A final and particularly violent explosion ripped the Gleaves-class destroyer in two. By 8:30 a.m. on Jan. 3, 1944 — less than two hours after the initial, internal explosion — the Turner was submerged in the Atlantic Ocean. https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/checkpoint/wp/2016/11/23/a-military-historians-find-could-unlock-the-mystery-of-136-sailors-missing-since-wwii/?utm_term=.4b40244774a5

More than 21,000 Sailors will advance to E-4, E-5, and E-6 with the release of the fall petty officer advancement results for active duty, Full Time Support (FTS), and SELRES Sailors. http://www.navy.mil/ah_online/ftrStory.asp?issue=3&id=97778

The Navy Advancement Center has requested the Active Duty Cycle 234 E7 advancement exams be printed and shipped for all Time in Rate (TIR) eligible candidates. In accordance with paragraph 4.c., the final TIR order window will close on December 4th. Be sure your command Educational Services Officer placed the exam order for your advancement exam via NEAS Web. The Cycle 234 exam will be administered on January 19, 2017.

WASHINGTON (NNS) -- On Nov. 17, the chief of Naval Personnel announced the schedule for release of the fall 2016 Petty Officer Advancement quotas and results. Monday, Nov. 21: Active duty, Full Time Support and Selected Reserves E-4 - E-6 quotas posted on All Hands Magazine at http://www.navy.mil/ah_online/ at 11 a.m. Eastern Standard Time. Tuesday, Nov. 22: Command triads will be notified via BUPERS Online (BOL) of their command's results at 11 a.m. Eastern Standard Time. Wednesday, Nov. 23: Individual Sailor advancement notification on BOL, Navy Enlisted Advancement System (NEAS) and Navy Knowledge Online (NKO) and posted on All Hands Magazine at http://www.navy.mil/ah_online/ at 11 a.m. Eastern Standard Time.

UNCLASSIFIED ROUTINE R 141344Z OCT 16 FM CNO WASHINGTON DC TO NAVADMIN BT UNCLAS PASS TO OFFICE CODES: FM CNO WASHINGTON DC//N1// NAVADMIN 226/16 MSGID/GENADMIN/CNO WASHINGTON DC/N1/OCT// SUBJ/MARCH 2017 (CYCLE 235) NAVY-WIDE PETTY OFFICER (E4-E6) ADVANCEMENT EXAMINATIONS FOR USN, FULL TIME SUPPORT, AND CANVASSER RECRUITER SAILORS// REF/A/DOC/BUPERS/2NOV07// REF/B/MSG/SECNAV WASHINGTON DC/052044ZMAR13// REF/C/MSG/CNO WASHINGTON DC/N1/252221ZJUN10// REF/D/MSG/CNO WASHINGTON DC/N1/131544ZDEC07// NARR/REF A IS BUPERSINST 1430.16F, ADVANCEMENT MANUAL FOR ENLISTED PERSONNEL OF THE U.S. NAVY AND U.S. NAVY RESERVE. REF B IS ALNAV 015/13, PERSONNEL SECURITY INVESTIGATION SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS. REF C IS NAVADMIN 215/10, PERFORMANCE EVALUATION AND ADVANCEMENT GUIDANCE FOR INDIVIDUAL AUGMENTEE SAILORS. REF D IS NAVADMIN 336/07, ADMINISTRATION OF THE NAVY-WIDE ADVANCEMENT EXAM FOR SAILORS IN IRAQ, AFGHANISTAN, AND THE HORN OF AFRICA.// RMKS/1. This NAVADMIN announces the March 2017 (Cycle 235) Navy-wide advancement examination (NWAE) for advancement in rate of U.S. Navy, full time support and canvasser recruiter Sailors. a. Exam dates are: E6 - 2 March 2017 E5 - 9 March 2017 E4 - 16 March 2017 b. In addition to the requirements of reference (a), chapter 6, Educational Services Officers (ESOs) must follow the pre-exam preparation requirements in the exam verbatim located at https://prod.neas.netc.navy.mil. c. This Advancement exam cycle will not be affected by the Navy Rating Modernization initiative. The transformation of Navy ratings will be a gradual process implemented over two to three years. 2. Eligibility Requirements. Advancement candidate eligibility requirements are found in reference (a), chapter 2, with the following information specific only to Cycle 235: a. The terminal eligibility date used to compute time-in-rate (TIR) is 1 July 2017. b. The minimum TIR date must be on or before: E6 - 1 July 2014 E5 - 1 July 2016 E4 - 1 January 2017 c. TIR requirements for Early Promote E5 Sailors can be waived for one year with Commanding Officer (CO)/Officer in Charge approval. d. High year tenure (HYT) date or approved HYT waiver must be effective 1 July 2017 or later. e. Candidates in a rating requiring a security clearance must have a favorable investigation adjudication issued by the Department of Defense Consolidated Adjudication Facility or have a CO's interim clearance granted before 1 March 2017. Once Sailors have a clearance they must maintain that clearance eligibility. If for any reason a clearance is denied or revoked, an exam will not be authorized until a new clearance is granted. Sailors in the following ratings must, at minimum, maintain continuous security clearance eligibility for this cycle: AC, AE, AG, AO, ATI, ATO, AWF, AWO, AWR, AWS, AWV, AZ, CTI, CTM, CTN, CTR, CTT, EOD, ET, FC, FT, GM, HT, IC, IS, IT, ITS, LN, MA, MC, MN, MT, ND, OS, QM, SB, SO, STG, STS, and YN, as well as all nuclear and submarine ratings. Refer to reference (b), for additional guidance. f. Change-of-rate must be approved and retention approvals must be completed before the candidate's scheduled exam date. This includes approvals from Navy Personnel Command and Career Waypoints (CWAY), etc. Sailors under instruction in A school for rating conversion on the scheduled date of the NWAE are prohibited from taking any examination. g. Compute performance mark average (PMA) using all evaluations in the candidate's current rank with an ending date that falls within the following time periods: E4 exam - 1 June 2016 to 28 February 2017 E5 exam - 1 December 2015 to 28 February 2017 E6 exam - 1 March 2014 to 28 February 2017 h. For additional guidance on computing PMA, refer to reference (a), chapter 3. For PMA guidance for individual augmentee Sailors refer to reference (c). i. CWAY: Sailors who have received a "Denied Final - Active" from CWAY as of the December 2016 application rack and stack (results released in January 2017) are ineligible and shall not be administered the Cycle 235 NWAE. j. Cryptologic Technician Interpretive (CTI) Sailors must achieve a minimum of L2/R2 on the Defense Language Proficiency Test in their primary language, as assigned by their CO, at least once in current paygrade. k. Sailors assigned to a submarine source rating must be fully qualified, as directed by MILPERSMAN 1220-040, Submarine Qualifications Designation for Enlisted Members. 3. Exam Ordering a. Deploying commands can order exams up to six months prior to the scheduled exam date. Exams required prior to the TIR list opening are ordered via message or in the preferred message format via e-mail to sfly_N321_exam_order(at)navy.mil following the guidelines in chapter 4 and figure 4-1 of reference (a). Specify in the subject line the order request is for early exams. Ensure a point of contact (POC) is included in the message. Refer to reference (d) for individual augmentee Sailors who are pending deployment to, or are deployed to and operating in a congressionally designated combat zone. b. CTI/CTN/CTR sensitive compartmented information (SCI) exam ordering dates can be found on the Navy Enlisted Advancement System (NEAS) Web at https://prod.neas.netc.navy.mil. (1) ESO must verify TIR eligibility lists on NEAS Web for initial exam ordering. (2) Additional exams are ordered via message or in message format via e-mail to sfly_cryptologic.products(at)navy.mil following the guidelines of reference (a), chapter 4. Commands must include their Department of Defense Activity Address Code account number, POC, and the number of exams required. Commands requesting the forwarding of exams should include the forwarding command as an info addressee on the message. The deadline for additional orders is 4 January 2017. The deadline for SCI substitute exam orders is 31 March 2017. c. Exam ordering for non-SCI exams begins 27 November 2016. ESOs must verify TIR eligibility lists on NEAS Web during the following time periods: (1) Initial TIR lists will be available: E6 - 27 November 2016 to 14 December 2016 E5 - 27 November 2016 to 2 January 2017 E4 - 27 November 2016 to 16 January 2017 (2) Additional TIR lists will be available: E6 - 15 December 2016 to 25 January 2017 E5 - 3 January 2017 to 29 January 2017 E4 - 17 January 2017 to 5 February 2017 (3) Additional regular exams required after the TIR list has closed will be considered, otherwise, substitute exams will be sent. Exams required after the TIR lists have closed shall be ordered via message or in message format via e-mail to sfly_N321_exam_order(at)navy.mil following the guidelines in chapter 4 of reference (a). Ensure a POC is included in the message. d. Commands must select the appropriate exams (i.e., NCC/NCR, ATI/ATO, etc.). e. Substitute exams must be kept to a minimum and require justification as stipulated in chapter 4 of reference (a). (1) Naval Education and Training Professional Development Center (NETPDC) is the approval authority for all substitute exams. The deadline for ordering non-SCI substitute examinations is 4 April 2017. (2) Recent graduates of the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program training pipeline on transfer leave enroute to their first at-sea assignment during the E4/E5 examination date will have substitute examinations ordered for them by their ultimate duty station if dates permit exam ordering before the published deadline. f. ESOs must verify the examination order at the "View Previous Exam Orders" link via NEAS Web within 14 days of placing the order. If discrepancies are noted, contact Advance Execution Division (NETPDC N321). g. U.S. Navy candidates in the following ratings are separated into the following competitive groups: (1) CS, LS, and YN Group 1 - Submarine Group 2 - All others (2) CTI Group 1 - Middle East/North Africa Group 2 - East/Far East Group 3 - Latin/South America Group 4 - Eastern Europe (3) EMN, ETN, and MMN Group 1 - Submarine Group 2 - Surface Group 3 - Training (4) FC Group 1 - Non-AEGIS Group 2 - AEGIS 4. Exam Administration and Answer Sheet Returns a. For exam administration and answer sheet return instructions, refer to the exam verbatim at https://prod.neas.netc.navy.mil. b. ESO must check the exam tote board on NEAS Web at https://prod.neas.netc.navy.mil/Public/Toteboard.aspx often to ensure answer sheets have been received and processed. Answer sheets that are in error will not be counted until they are processed successfully. c. Substitute examinations must be administered within seven days of receipt. d. A detailed discrepancy list will be maintained on NEAS Web. For guidance on correcting discrepancies, refer to reference (a), chapter 7. In addition to processing discrepancy corrections via letter or message, NETPDC will also accept discrepancy corrections by encrypted e-mail. 5. Exam Results a. E4-E6 results will be provided via Bureau of Naval Personnel On-Line to authorized command representatives prior to release of profile sheets. b. Commands are directed to verify the examination status verification report for accuracy before frocking and/or advancement of E4-E6 candidates. c. Individual Sailors may view/download their profile sheet at https://prod.neas.netc.navy.mil/NEASRpts/Individual.aspx. 6. Any additional information regarding this cycle will be posted on NEAS Web. 7. Points of contact: a. Navy Personnel Command Customer Service Center: 866-U-ASK-NPC or via e-mail at uasknpc(at)navy.mil. b. SCI exam questions and orders: (850) 473-5874/5867/DSN 753 or via e-mail at sfly_cryptologic.products(at)navy.mil. c. Exam orders, records, and discrepancies: (850) 473-6148/DSN 753 or via e-mail at sfly_N321_exam_order(at)navy.mil, or sfly_N321_discrepanc(at)navy.mil. 8. For further information (reference (a), exam verbatim, and other related documents) visit NEAS Web at https://prod.neas.netc.navy.mil. 9. This NAVADMIN will remain in effect until superseded or canceled, whichever occurs first. 10. Released by Vice Admiral R. P. Burke, N1.// BT #0001 NNNN UNCLASSIFIED//

UNCLASSIFIED ROUTINE R 192013Z SEP 16 FM CNO WASHINGTON DC TO NAVADMIN INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC BT UNCLAS PASS TO OFFICE CODES: FM CNO WASHINGTON DC//N1// INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC//N1// NAVADMIN 210/16 MSGID/GENADMIN/CNO WASHINGTON DC/N1/SEP// SUBJ/CALL FOR FY-18 COMMAND MASTER CHIEF AND COMMAND SENIOR CHIEF SELECTION BOARD APPLICATIONS// REF/A/DOC/OPNAV/4APR12// AMPN/REF A IS OPNAVINST 1306.2H, COMMAND SENIOR ENLISTED LEADER PROGRAM.// RMKS/1. This NAVADMIN solicits applications for the FY-18 Command Master Chief (CMDCM) and Command Senior Chief (CMDCS) Selection Board. The duties and responsibilities of the CMDCM and CMDCS are contained in reference (a). The FY-18 CMDCM/CMDCS Selection Board is scheduled to be held 30 January to 3 February 2017. 2. Highly motivated master chiefs and senior chiefs, including those in a frocked status, who meet the requirements of reference (a), are encouraged to apply for the program. The deadline to apply is 5 December 2016 and packages postmarked after 6 December 2016 will not be considered. 3. Eligible master chiefs and senior chiefs will not have greater than 26 years of service (YOS) for CMDCM or 22 YOS for CMDCS. A waiver may be considered based on a fleet master chief or respective force master chief (FORCM) endorsement. Contact the CMDCM/CMDCS detailer (PERS-40FF) at james.w.osborne1(at)navy.mil for a waiver example. Waivers must be submitted with the application package and are also due no later than 5 December 2016. 4. Packages are to be completed and submitted per reference (a). Forms are available for download from naval forms online at: http://www.public.navy.mil/bupers- npc/reference/forms/NAVPERS/Pages/default.aspx. In addition to requirements contained in reference (a), packages shall include: a. Letter of endorsement signed by the members current commanding officer (CO) which cannot be delegated; b. Letter of endorsement signed by the members CMDCM; c. Letter of endorsement signed by the members FORCM. All Full-Time Support (FTS) and Selected Reserve (SELRES) candidates will go through the Reserve Forces FORCM; d. Command Master Chief Selection Nomination (NAVPERS 1306/95). This form will be used to document the completion of the CMDCM/Chief of the Boat/CMDCS charges (OPNAV 1306/1), and to document the endorsement and recommendations of the board. The board will consist of the following: (1) Immediate Superior-in-Command (ISIC) CMDCM as chairperson (9580); (2) Post-tour CMDCM (9580); and (3) Serving CMDCM (9580, 9579, 9578). e. Clear copies of the last five chief evaluations or fitness reports; f. Copy of graduation certificate from Senior Enlisted Academy or equivalent course if member has attended; g. Physical health assessment data contained in Physical Readiness Information Management System documenting physical readiness test and body composition assessment to include Cycle 2 2016; and h. Full front and side view, color photographs in service khaki (no cover) within 30 days of package submission. 5. CMDCM/CMDCS Program selectees will not normally be detailed to CMDCM or CMDCS billets until they have served a minimum of 24 months on board their current command. In those extreme circumstances where members have not completed 24 months at their current duty station, the service member must receive approval by their chain of command or CO utilizing Administrative Remarks (NAVPERS 1070/613). 6. All active duty and FTS/SELRES CMDCM/CMDCS packages will be collected by the candidates respective FORCM or ISIC CMDCM and mailed to the following address: Navy Personnel Command ATTN: PERS 40FF CMDCM CMDCS Detailer 5720 Integrity Drive Millington, TN 38055-4000 7. Point of contact is CMDCM(SW/AW/NAC) James Osborne, PERS-40FF, at (901) 874-3539/DSN 882 or via e-mail at james.w.osborne1(at)navy.mil (active), CMDCM Jeffery Sliker, PERS-4012C, at (901) 874-3257/DSN 882 or via e-mail at jeffrey.sliker(at)navy.mil (FTS), or YNC Xavier Robinson at (757) 322-2432/DSN 312 or via e-mail at xavier.robinson(at)navy.mil. 8. This message is canceled for record purposes on 30 September 2018. 9. Released by Vice Admiral R. P. Burke, N1.// BT #0001 NNNN UNCLASSIFIED//

UNCLASSIFIED ROUTINE R 121514Z SEP 16 FM CNO WASHINGTON DC TO NAVADMIN INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC BT UNCLAS PASS TO OFFICE CODES: FM CNO WASHINGTON DC//N1// INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC//N1// NAVADMIN 201/16 MSGID/GENADMIN/CNO WASHINGTON DC/N1/SEP// SUBJ/FEBRUARY 2017 CYCLE 100 NAVY-WIDE EXAMINATIONS FOR ADVANCEMENT OF SELECTED RESERVE PERSONNEL TO E4 THROUGH E7// REF/A/DOC/BUPERS/2NOV07// REF/B/MSG/SECNAV WASHINGTON DC/052044ZMAR13// REF/C/MSG/CNO WASHINGTON DC/N1/252221ZJUN10// REF/D/MSG/CNO WASHINGTON DC/N1/031846ZNOV15// REF/E/MSG/CNO WASHINGTON DC/N1/131544ZDEC07// NARR/REF A IS BUPERSINST 1430.16F, ADVANCEMENT MANUAL FOR ENLISTED PERSONNEL OF THE U.S. NAVY AND U.S. NAVY RESERVE. REF B IS ALNAV 015/13, PERSONNEL SECURITY INVESTIGATION SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS. REF C IS NAVADMIN 215/10, PERFORMANCE EVALUATION AND ADVANCEMENT GUIDANCE FOR INDIVIDUAL AUGMENTEE SAILORS. REF D IS NAVADMIN 261/15, ESTABLISHMENT OF SUBMARINE AND NUCLEAR SERVICE RATINGS. REF E IS NAVADMIN 336/07, ADMINISTRATION OF THE NAVY-WIDE ADVANCEMENT EXAM FOR SAILORS IN IRAQ, AFGHANISTAN, AND THE HORN OF AFRICA.// RMKS/1. This NAVADMIN provides guidance for administration of Cycle 100 Navy-Wide Advancement Examinations (NWAE) for advancement in rate of selected reserve (SELRES) personnel. Information pertaining to selection board criteria will be promulgated via a future NAVADMIN. a. SELRES exams will be administered in February 2017. b. All candidates serving on voluntary recall or mobilization will compete for advancement as a SELRES. c. This NAVADMIN supplements reference (a). d. In addition to the requirements of reference (a), chapter 6, educational services officers (ESOs) must follow the pre-exam preparation requirements in the exam verbatim located at https://prod.neas.netc.navy.mil. 2. Eligibility Requirements. For all E4-E7 candidates, eligibility requirements are found in reference (a), chapter 2 with the following information specific only to Cycle 100: a. Candidates must meet the basic eligibility requirements outlined in chapter 2 of reference (a) prior to 1 February 2017 to be considered as a candidate. Candidates who do not meet the eligibility requirements are ineligible for Cycle 100 NWAE and shall not be administered an advancement examination. b. The terminal eligibility date used to compute time-in-rate (TIR) for E4-E6 is 1 July 2017 and for E7 is 1 January 2018. c. The minimum TIR date must be on or before: E7 - 1 January 2015 E6 - 1 July 2014 E5 - 1 July 2016 E4 - 1 January 2017 d. E6 and E7 candidate TIR requirements for early promote Sailors can be waived for one year with commanding officer (CO)/officer in charge approval. e. High year tenure (HYT) date or approved HYT waiver for E4-E6 must be effective 1 July 2017 or later. HYT date or approved HYT waiver for E7 must be effective 1 September 2017 or later. f. Candidates who have submitted a formal written request for voluntary transfer to the retired reserve (with or without pay) or fleet reserve on a date prior to their mandated HYT are ineligible for advancement. g. Candidates in a rating requiring a security clearance must have a favorable investigation adjudication issued by the Department of Defense Central Adjudication Facility or a CO's interim clearance must have been granted before 1 February 2017. Once Sailors have a clearance they must maintain that clearance eligibility. If for any reason a clearance is denied or revoked, an exam is not authorized until a new clearance is granted. Rates requiring a security clearance are AC, AE, AG, AO, AT, AWF, AWO, AWR, AWS, AZ, CTI, CTN, CTR, CTT, EOD, ET, ETR, ETV, FC, GM, HT, IC, IS, IT, LN, MA, MC, MM, MMA, MMW, MN, ND, OS, QM, SB, SO, STG, STS, and YN. Refer to reference (b) for additional guidance. h. Change of rate and retention approvals must be approved and completed no later than 31 January 2017. This includes approvals from Navy Personnel Command (NPC), "A" schools, etc. i. Compute performance mark average (PMA) using all evaluations in the candidate's current rank with an ending date that falls within the following time periods: E7 exam - 1 February 2014 to 31 December 2016 E6 exam - 1 February 2014 to 31 January 2017 E5 exam - 1 February 2016 to 31 January 2017 E4 exam - 1 June 2016 to 31 January 2017 j. For additional guidance on computing PMA, refer to reference (a), chapter 3. For PMA guidance for individual augmentee (IA) Sailors refer to reference (c). k. Branch class (BRCL) and special program indicator (SPI) code: BRCL 32 with a blank SPI code is an invalid Navy accounting status. Commands should take action to have this corrected for Sailors reflecting no SPI code. Sailors in this status will be invalidated. l. Cryptologic Technician Interpretive Sailors must achieve a minimum of L2/R2 on the Defense Language Proficiency Test in their primary language, as assigned by their CO, at least once in current pay grade. m. Sailors assigned to a Submarine source rating must be fully qualified, in accordance with the Submarine Qualifications Designation for Enlisted Members (MILPERSMAN 1220-040.) 3. Rating Specific Information. a. To be eligible for advancement to E7, (1) Air Traffic Controllers must possess a valid Air Traffic Control Specialist Certificate (Federal Aviation Administration Form 7220-1) and meet requirements established in Manual of the Medical Department U.S. Navy. (2) Aerographers Mate must have the Meteorological and Oceanographic Forecaster (Navy enlisted classification (NEC) 7412). (3) Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) personnel must hold the Senior EOD Technician (NEC 5335), or the Master EOD Technician (NEC 5337) prior to the E7 board convening date. (4) Navy Diver personnel must hold the first class diver NEC 5342, prior to the E7 board convening date. b. Commands must verify and invalidate examination results for those selection board eligible Sailors who fail to meet these qualifications. c. Aviation Electronics Technician personnel. Administer Aviation Electronics Technician (Intermediate) examinations for intermediate maintenance personnel and Aviation Electronics Technician (Organizational) examinations for organizational maintenance personnel. Personnel will continue to be tested via two separate examinations, but will be merged together for E7 selection board processes. d. Separate exams are given for the Electronics Technician, Electronics Technician (Communications), Electronics Technician (Navigation). Separate exams are also given for Machinists Mate, Machinists Mate (Auxiliary), and Machinists Mate (Weapons). Refer to reference (d) for the establishment of new submarine and nuclear service ratings. 4. Exam Ordering. a. Deploying commands can order exams up to six months prior to the scheduled examination date. Exams required prior to the TIR list opening are ordered via message or in the preferred message format via e-mail to sfly_N321_exam_order(at)navy.mil following the guidelines in chapter 4 and figure 4-1 of reference (a). Specify in the subject line that the request is for the early ordering of examination material. Ensure a point of contact (POC) is included in the message. Refer to reference (e) for IA Sailors who are pending deployment to, or are deployed to and operating in a Congressionally designated combat zone. b. Cryptologic Technician-Interpretive/Cryptologic Technician- Network/Cryptologic Technician-Collection, sensitive compartmented information (SCI) exam ordering dates can be found on the Navy Enlisted Advancement System (NEAS) website at https://prod.neas.netc.navy.mil. (1) ESOs must verify TIR eligibility lists on NEAS Web for initial exam ordering. (2) Additional exams are ordered via message or in message format via e-mail to sfly_cryptologic.products(at)navy.mil following the guidelines of reference (a), chapter 4. Commands must include their Department of Defense activity address code account number, POC, and the number of exams required. Commands requesting the forwarding of exams should include the forwarding command as an info addressee on the message. The deadline for additional orders is 1 January 2017. c. Exam ordering for non-SCI exams begins 27 November 2016. ESOs must verify TIR eligibility lists on the NEAS website during the following time periods: (1) Initial TIR lists will be available 27 November 2016 to 6 December 2016. (2) Additional TIR lists will be available 7 December 2016 to 25 January 2017. Deadline to order SELRES exams is 6 March 2017. (3) Exams required after the TIR list has closed as well as exams for prior service reenlistment eligibility Reserve Sailors should be ordered via message or in message format via e-mail to sfly_N321_exam_order(at)navy.mil following the guidelines of reference (a), chapter 4. Ensure a POC is included in the message. d. Exams for IA Sailors or recalled reservists will be ordered by the command holding the service record of the member. Authority is granted for these candidates to be administered exams with the command's active-duty candidates. However, these candidates are still required to take the Cycle 100 exam and not the Cycle 234 or 235 exams. e. When an exam is not used during the normally scheduled event, do not destroy the exam prior to 1 April 2017. Submit a request with justification via e-mail to sfly_N321_exam_order(at)navy.mil for permission to retain exams for administration on the next drill weekend in March 2017. Ensure reason for requested delay is included. f. ESOs must verify the exam order at the "View Previous Exam Orders" link via NEAS Web within 14 days of placing examination orders. If discrepancies are noted, contact Naval Education and Training Professional Development Center (NETPDC). 5. Exam Administration and Answer Sheet Returns. a. For exam administration and answer sheet return instructions, refer to the exam verbatim at https://prod.neas.netc.navy.mil. b. ESOs must check the exam tote-board on NEAS Web https://prod.neas.netc.navy.mil/Public/Toteboard.aspx often to ensure answer sheets have been received and processed. c. Late exams should be kept to a minimum as they are for candidates who, through no fault of their own, are unable to take the exam at the regularly scheduled time. Exam Ordering and Discrepancies Division (NETPDC (N321)) is the approving authority for all late exams. d. The deadline to administer regular exams is 28 February 2017. Approved late exams must be administered no later than 31 March 2017. e. A detailed discrepancy list will be maintained on NEAS Web. For guidance on correcting discrepancies via encrypted e-mail, refer to reference (a), chapter 7. f. Refer to reference (e) regarding procedures for missed exam cycle for E4-E6 IA candidates. Missed exam cycle considerations are not an automatic process. Commands must submit the command letter of transmittal and worksheet or answer sheet. g. Refer to reference (e) regarding examination options for E7 IA candidates. Commands must submit the command letter of transmittal in accordance with reference (a). The in-theatre selection board eligibility waiver is not an automatic process. 6. Examination Results. a. E4-E7 results will be provided via Bureau of Naval Personnel On-Line to authorized command representatives prior to release of profile sheets. b. Commands are directed to verify the examination status verification report (ESVR) for accuracy before frocking and/or advancement of E4-E6 candidates. c. Commands are directed to verify the ESVR for accuracy and re-verify weekly thereafter until scheduled board convening date for E7 candidates. Commands must submit a message to NETPDC (N321), info Career Administration Department Navy Enlisted Advancement Systems Active Duty/Reserve Advancements (PERS-812)/ Eligibility and Promotions Branch (PERS-802), requesting invalidation for candidates no longer eligible or no longer recommended for advancement. Withdrawal of advancement must be documented as directed in reference (a), paragraph 721b. d. Individual Sailors may view/download their profile sheet via a .mil domain computer at https://prod.neas.netc.navy.mil/NEASRpts/Individual.aspx. 7. Any additional information regarding this cycle will be posted on NEAS Web. 8. POC. a. NPC Customer Service Center at 866-u-ask-npc/866-827-5672/DNS 882 or via e-mail at uasknpc(at)navy.mil. b. SCI exam questions and orders at 850-473-5867/5874/DSN 753 or via e- mail at sfly_cryptologic.products(at)navy.mil. c. Exam orders, records, and discrepancies at 850-473-6148/DSN 753 or via e-mail at sfly_N321_exam_order(at)navy.mil or sfly_N321_discrepanc(at)navy.mil. 9. For further information (reference (a), exam verbatim, and other related documents) visit NEAS Web at https://prod.neas.netc.navy.mil. 10. This NAVADMIN will remain in effect until superseded or canceled, whichever occurs first. 11. Released by Vice Admiral R. P. Burke, N1// BT #0001 NNNN UNCLASSIFIED//

Could you repost this in the CPO365 thread? There may be benefits in getting an active CPO365 thread going permanently and this post fits it perfectly.

Approximately 40,000 Active Duty and Full Time Support E4s will take the Petty Officer Second Class Navy-wide advancement exam tomorrow (Thursday, September 8). The 175-question exam has 25 Professional Military Knowledge (PMK) questions and 150 rating-specific occupational questions. Each exam question is researched and approved by rating Chief Petty Officers. Candidates get three hours to complete the exam. Advancement results for Cycle 232 will be released around Thanksgiving. Good luck to everyone taking the exam tomorrow!

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UNCLASSIFIED ROUTINE R 231625Z AUG 16 FM CNO WASHINGTON DC TO NAVADMIN INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC BT UNCLAS PASS TO OFFICE CODES: FM CNO WASHINGTON DC//N1// INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC//N1// NAVADMIN 185/16 MSGID/GENADMIN/CNO WASHINGTON DC/N1/AUG// SUBJ/JANUARY 2017 CYCLE 234 ACTIVE AND FULL TIME SUPPORT E7 NAVY- WIDE ADVANCEMENT EXAMINATION// REF/A/DOC/BUPERS/02NOV07// REF/B/MSG/SECNAV WASHINGTON DC/052044ZMAR13// REF/C/MSG/CNO WASHINGTON DC/N1/061346ZAUG10// REF/D/MSG/CNO WASHINGTON DC/N1/252221ZJUN10// REF/E/MSG/CNO WASHINGTON DC/N1/131544ZDEC07// REF/F/MSG/CNO WASHINGTON DC/N1/031846ZNOV15// NARR/REF A IS BUPERSINST 1430.16F, ADVANCEMENT MANUAL FOR ENLISTED PERSONNEL OF U.S. NAVY AND U.S. NAVY RESERVE. REF B IS ALNAV 015/13, PERSONNEL SECURITY INVESTIGATION SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS. REF C IS NAVADMIN 259/10, NAVAL SPECIAL WARFARE ALTERNATIVE FINAL MULTIPLE SCORE IMPLEMENTATION IN FY-11. REF D IS NAVADMIN 215/10, PERFORMANCE EVALUATION AND ADVANCEMENT GUIDANCE FOR INDIVIDUAL AUGMENTEE SAILORS. REF E IS NAVADMIN 336/07, ADMINISTRATION OF THE NAVY-WIDE ADVANCEMENT EXAM FOR SAILORS IN IRAQ, AFGHANISTAN, AND THE HORN OF AFRICA. REF F IS NAVADMIN 261/15, ESTABLISHMENT OF SUBMARINE AND NUCLEAR SERVICE RATINGS.// RMKS/1. This NAVADMIN provides guidance for administration of the January 2017 (Cycle 234) E-7 Navy-Wide Advancement Examination (NWAE) for active and full-time support (FTS) Sailors only. Information pertaining to selection board criteria will be promulgated via a future NAVADMIN. 2. Timeline a. 19 January 2017: Administration of exams for U.S. Navy active and FTS. b. 31 January 2017: Individual augmentation (IA) evaluations used for time-in-rate (TIR) waivers must have an ending date by this date. 3. Eligibility Criteria a. Candidates must meet the basic eligibility requirements outlined in chapter 2 of reference (a) prior to 19 January 2017 to be considered as a candidate. Candidates who do not meet the eligibility requirements are ineligible for Cycle 234 NWAE and shall not be administered an advancement examination. b. Terminal Eligibility Date for Cycle 234 used to compute the TIR is 1 January 2018. The minimum TIR date must be on or before l January 2015. c. TIR requirements for Early Promote Sailors can be waived for one year with commanding officer or officer in charge approval. d. High year tenure (HYT) date or approved HYT waiver must be effective 1 September 2017 or later. e. Commissioning Programs. Candidates who have been selected for Seaman to Admiral, Medical Enlisted Commissioning Program and Medical Service Corps In-Service Procurement programs remain eligible for advancement consideration. Selection to any other officer commissioning program renders candidates ineligible and those examinations must be invalidated by their commands. f. Security Clearance. Candidates in a rating requiring a security clearance must have a favorable investigation adjudication issued by the Department of Defense (DoD) Central Adjudication Facility or the commanding officers interim clearance must have been granted before 1 January 2017. Refer to reference (b) for additional guidance. Once Sailors have a clearance they must maintain that clearance eligibility. If for any reason a clearance is denied or revoked, an exam is not authorized until a new clearance is granted. Rates requiring a security clearance are AC, AE, AG, AO, ATI, ATO, AWF, AWO, AWR, AWS, AWV, AZ, CTI, CTM, CTN, CTR, CTT, EOD, ET, FC, FT, GM, HT, IC, IS, IT, ITS, LN, MA, MC, MN, MT, ND, OS, QM, SB, SO, STG, STS, and YN, as well as all nuclear and submarine ratings. g. Branch class (BRCL) and special program indicator (SPI) code: BRCL 32 with a blank SPI code is an invalid Navy accounting status. Commands should take action to have this corrected for Sailors reflecting no SPI code. Sailors in this status will be invalidated. h. Canvasser recruiter personnel with a BRCL of 32 and a SPI code of W (enlisted canvasser recruiter) are ineligible for advancement to E7 and are only authorized to take the NWAE for Limited Duty Officer purposes. i. Naval Special Warfare (NSW) personnel. In accordance with reference (c), the NSW alternative final multiple score will be used to determine selection board eligibility for Special Warfare Operator and Special Warfare Boat Operator ratings. j. Candidates must meet special requirements (citizenship, security clearance, medical, etc.) for certain ratings as outlined in paragraph 204 of reference (a), prior to the regular exam date. k. Evaluations used to compute performance mark average (PMA) must be inclusive of period 1 January 2014 to 31 December 2016. For additional guidance on computing PMA, refer to chapter 3 of reference (a). Refer to reference (d) for use of concurrent evaluations for specific IA/global support assignment tours for PMA computation and to establish eligibility for early promote TIR waivers. Only E-6 evaluations are to be used for PMA computation. If a Service Member does not have an evaluation during the period specified, prepare a special evaluation with 31 December 2016 in block 15. l. Cryptologic Technician Interpretive (CTI) Sailors must achieve a minimum of L2/R2 on the Defense Language Proficiency Test in their primary language, as assigned by their commanding officer, at least once in current paygrade. m. Sailors assigned to a Submarine source rating must be fully qualified, in accordance with Submarine Qualification Designation for Enlisted Members (MILPERSMAN 1220-040). 4. Exam Ordering a. Deploying commands can order exams up to six months prior to the scheduled exam date. Exams required prior to the TIR list opening are ordered via message or in the preferred message format via e-mail to sfly_N321_exam_order(at)navy.mil following the guidelines in chapter 4 and figure 4-1 of reference (a). Specify in the subject line the order request is for early exams. Ensure a point of contact (POC) is included in the message. Refer to reference (e) for IA Sailors who are pending deployment to, or are deployed to and operating in a congressionally designated combat zone and approved contingency operations area. b. CTI/CTN/CTR sensitive compartmented information (SCI) exam ordering dates can be found on the Navy Enlisted Advancement System (NEAS) website at https://prod.neas.netc.navy.mil. (1) Educational services officers (ESO) must verify TIR eligibility lists on NEAS Web for initial exam ordering. (2) Additional exams are ordered via message or in message format via e-mail to sfly_cryptologic.products(at)navy.mil following the guidelines in chapter 4 of reference (a). Commands must include their DoD activity address code account number, POC, and the number of exams required. Commands requesting the forwarding of exams should include the forwarding command as an info addressee on the message. The deadline for additional orders is 30 September 2016. The deadline for substitute SCI exam orders is 31 January 2017. c. Exam ordering for non-SCI exams begins on 4 September 2016. ESOs must verify TIR eligibility lists on NEAS Web during the following time periods: (1) Initial TIR lists will be open for review and editing until 6 November 2016. (2) Eligible candidates that were not added to the initial TIR list can be added to a supplemental TIR list. Additional TIR lists will be available 7 November 2016 until 4 December 2016. (3) Additional regular exams required after the TIR list has closed will be considered; otherwise, substitute exams will be sent. Exams ordered after the TIR list has closed shall be ordered via message or in the preferred message format via e-mail to sfly_N321_exam_order(at)navy.mil following the guidelines in chapter 4 of reference (a). Ensure a POC is included in the message. d. Substitute exams must be kept to a minimum and require justification as stipulated in chapter 4 of reference (a). Naval Education and Training Professional Development Center (NETPDC) is the approval authority for all substitute exams. The deadline for non-SCI substitute examination ordering is 10 February 2017. e. ESO must verify the examination order at the View Previous Exam Orders link via NEAS Web within 14 days of placing the order. If discrepancies are noted, contact the Exam Administrations Branch (NETPDC (N321)). 5. General Examination Information a. Examinations will be administered per chapter 6 of reference (a). Do not administer Cycle 234 examinations prior to 19 January 2017 unless specifically authorized by Enlisted Career Administration (PERS- 812). b. Refer to reference (e) regarding examination options for Sailors who are pending deployment to, or are deployed to and operating in a Congressionally designated combat zone. Commands must submit the command letter of transmittal in accordance with reference (a). The in-theatre selection board eligibility waiver is not an automatic process. c. 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. d. Navy Counselor (Recruiter) (NCCR) examinations. Administer NCCR examinations to the Navy counselor (NC) holding the 2186 Navy Enlisted Classification. Administer Navy career counselor (counselor) examinations to all other NCs. e. Aviation Electronics Technician examinations. Administer Aviation Electronics Technician (Intermediate) examinations for intermediate maintenance personnel and Aviation Electronics Technician (Organizational) examinations for organizational maintenance personnel. Personnel will continue to be tested via two separate examinations, but will be merged together for advancement purposes. f. Air Traffic Controllers must possess a valid air traffic control specialist certificate (FAA 7220-1) and meet requirements established in the manual of the medical department. g. Nuclear Electronics Technician (ETN), Nuclear Electricians Mate (EMN), and Nuclear Machinists Mate (MMN) examinations: (1) ETN, EMN, and MMN candidates will take nuclear-specific rating examinations. (2) Nuclear Surface and Submarine candidates will take the same examination. h. Separate exams are given for the Electronics Technician, Electronics Technician (Communications), Electronics Technician (Navigation). Separate exams are also given for Machinists Mate, Machinists Mate (Auxiliary), and Machinists Mate (Weapons). Refer to reference (f) for the establishment of new submarine and nuclear service ratings. i. If an exam is administered in error, the command must request to invalidate in accordance with reference (a), paragraph 610. 6. Competing Groups. USN candidates in the following ratings are separated into the following competing groups: a. CS, LS, and YN GROUP 1 - Submarine GROUP 2 - All others b. CTI GROUP 1 - Middle East/North Africa GROUP 2 - East/Far East GROUP 3 - Latin/South America GROUP 4 - Eastern Europe c. EMN, ETN, and MMN GROUP 1 - Submarine GROUP 2 - Surface d. FC GROUP 1 - Non-AEGIS GROUP 2 - AEGIS e. MU GROUP 1 - Premier Band GROUP 2 - Fleet Band 7. Exam Administration and Answer Sheet Return a. For exam administration and answer sheet return instructions, refer to the exam verbatim at https://prod.neas.netc.navy.mil. b. ESOs must check the exam tote board on NEAS Web at https://prod.neas.netc.navy.mil/Public/Toteboard.aspx often to ensure answer sheets have been received and processed. c. Substitute examinations must be administered within seven days of receipt. d. A detailed discrepancy list will be maintained on NEAS Web. Refer to reference (a), chapter 7 for guidance on correcting discrepancies. 8. Examination Results a. Results will be provided via BUPERS On-Line to authorized command representatives prior to the release of the profile sheets. b. Commands must verify their Exam Status Verification Report and submit a message to NETPDC, info Eligibility and Promotions Branch (PERS-802), requesting invalidation for candidates no longer eligible or no longer recommended for advancement. Withdrawal of advancement must be documented per reference (a), paragraph 721b. c. Individual Sailors may view/download their profile sheet at https://prod.neas.netc.navy.mil/NEASRpts/Individual.aspx. 9. Additional information regarding this cycle will be posted on NEAS Web. 10. Points of Contact a. Navy Personnel Command Customer Service Center: 866-U-ASK- NPC or via e-mail at uasknpc(at)navy.mil. b. SCI exam questions and orders: 850-473-5874/5867/DSN 753 or via e- mail at sfly_cryptologic.products(at)navy.mil. c. Exam orders, records, and discrepancies: 850-473-6148/DSN 753 or via e-mail at sfly_N321_exam_order(at)navy.mil, or sfly_N321_discrepanc(at)navy.mil. 11. For further information (reference (a), exam verbatim, and other related documents) visit NEAS Web at https://prod.neas.netc.navy.mil. 12. This message will remain in effect until canceled or superseded, whichever occurs first. 13. Released by Vice Admiral R. P. Burke, N1.// BT #0001 NNNN UNCLASSIFIED//

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Don't forget about the Nov 2016 Prez Poll.

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Just a heads up, if you are not doing so, try emailing them individually and not as a group. Group emails appear more impersonal.

WASHINGTON (NNS) -- The Naval History and Heritage Command (NHHC) Underwater Archaeology Branch recently began an assessment of a M1 Garand rifle used by U.S. Marine Corps raiders during the Makin Island raid in World War II. The Makin M1 was originally discovered in 1999, when the Joint POW/MIA Accounting Command's Central Identification Laboratory Hawaii (CILHI) returned to Makin Island to relocate, recover and repatriate the remains of the Marines who died there. The raid, which took place Aug. 17-18, 1942, destroyed enemy radio communication points, fuel, military stores and helped divert attention from the 1st Marine Division landing on Guadalcanal. During the raid, which was remarkably launched from the submarines USS Nautilus (SS 168) and USS Argonaut (SM 1), 19 Marines from the 2nd Raider Battalion lost their lives and were buried together on Makin Island. The rifle was discovered in the grave and returned to CILHI before its eventual transfer to the Raiders Museum located at Marine Corps Base Quantico (MCBQ). After more than 50 years buried in a wet marine environment, the Makin M1 displays significant surface concretions, corrosion and physical damage. Curators at the National Museum of the Marine Corps (NMMC) reached out to archaeological conservators at the NHHC Underwater Archaeology Branch to perform an assessment of the artifact and help ascertain its stability. Prior to transportation of the Makin M1 to the NHHC Archaeology & Conservation Laboratory at the Washington Navy Yard, the USMC Explosive Ordnance Disposal team at MCBQ inspected the rifle interior to ensure it contained no live ammunition. Conservators then performed a detailed examination of the Makin M1, documented its current condition, and are now developing treatment plans to address its immediate and long-term preservation. The M1 Garand is a .30 caliber semi-automatic rifle, which lent a significant advantage to U.S. troops during World War II and marked the first time semi-automatic rifles were generally issued to the U.S. military for use in combat. The M1 Garand is equipped with a gas cylinder located beneath the barrel. Gas pressure produced when firing a round traveled back through the gas cylinder to drive the piston and operating rod back, eject the empty cartridge case and push the next round from the clip into the chamber. This auto-reload system allowed for reliable, quick fire capability and reduced recoil which helped maintain accuracy. In addition to being an important piece of U.S. military history, the Makin M1 is also particularly significant for the Marine Corps as it was used in one of the earliest engagements of Marine Corps raiders in the Pacific. NHHC, located at the Washington Navy Yard, is responsible for the preservation, analysis, and dissemination of U.S. naval history and heritage. It provides the knowledge foundation for the Navy by maintaining historically relevant resources and products that reflect the Navy's unique and enduring contributions through our nation's history, and supports the fleet by assisting with and delivering professional research, analysis, and interpretive services. NHHC is composed of many activities including the Navy Department Library, the Navy Operational Archives, the Navy art and artifact collections, underwater archeology, Navy histories, nine museums, USS Constitution repair facility and the historic ship Nautilus.

I also have the Personnel Record Review link located on the "Chiefs Selection Board Preparation" page of this website. If anyone has any additions, deletions or changes for that page please let me know.

The Navy advancement exam is 175 questions, of which 150 are occupational and 25 questions are professional military knowledge. The occupational questions are researched, verified and written by rating Chief Petty Officers during Advancement Exam Readiness Review (AERR) events. The Chiefs selected for the AERR decide what number of questions to ask under each topic and subtopic. Every question is tied to an Occupational Standard and a specific reference. Those references are combined after the questions are loaded on the exam to develop the exam bibliography. Each Sailor gets three hours to complete the exam, and scores are determined by comparing rating advancement candidates, where the highest score goes to the candidate who answers the most questions correctly. There is no penalty for answering a question incorrectly, so be sure to leave no question unanswered.

You have time to strategize that one. Maybe write something up and let a Chief you trust look/ work it? Either way I think it would be worth it.

maybe a letter to the board next year regarding the limdu?

Here is a sample of an outline I mentioned that may help keep track of what you need to do. This can easily be done in a word doc and you can tape it to your closet door or someplace to remind you of your progress. You can also outline it any way you wish, choose any strategy you wish, and it can be as detailed or generic as you want as well. 1. Education Study weakest areas for exam Take advanced basket weaving course OR Expect to finish degree this year (make sure it is added to records) Start my USMAP 2. Volunteer Put myself in for MOVSM OR Start volunteer coach for advanced basket weaving for teens 3. Sailorization Review training jackets in shop and get applicable local schools started Review members quals and get them going See if I can get mentors for those wanting mentorship (I'll ask Chief) Get to know my troops better 4. Records Review my records as if my life depended on it THEN... Ask in rate Chief at my command to review my records THEN Ask a Chief outside my command to review my records. (got these ideas from a CPO_Pride post) Contact prior board member for advise/ record review 5. Etc. What do you need to do to become Chief? <points to the audience>

lol, I PMed you, I was watching the Olympics!

Welllllll, let me put it like this. The day I let someone stop me from doing my thing, like fishing, just to argue the guidelines with me, is the day this forum ceases to exit... Ain't gonna' happen

Thanks @HawkISback, there's been some awesome folks here that put out some good info and I pick it up to re-share.

True, and while you are helping your Sailors (Sailorization) and civilians alike, the purpose is not only to help their career but also the help fulfill the command's mission. And most important is that it is documented that you are achieving exactly that.