Tony

As things pick up, the server this forum resides on may be rebooted two to three times a day. You'll see the website go down then come back up.

Spring quotas for 16,550 active duty, 644 full time support (FTS) and 2,600 Reserve petty officers to advance to the next pay grade were released May 23 with advancement opportunity for every rate.

UNCLASSIFIED ROUTINE R 242140Z MAY 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 119/16 MSGID/GENADMIN/CNO WASHINGTON DC/N1/MAY// SUBJ/FY-17 NURSE CORPS MEDICAL ENLISTED COMMISSIONING PROGRAM SELECTION BOARD// REF/A/DOC/OPNAV/14DEC09// AMPN/REFERENCE A IS OPNAVINST 1420.1B, ENLISTED TO OFFICER COMMISSIONING PROGRAMS APPLICATION ADMINISTRATIVE MANUAL.// RMKS/1. This NAVADMIN solicits applications for the FY-17 Nurse Corps Medical Enlisted Commissioning Program (MECP) Selection Board. The FY-17 MECP selection board will convene in November 2016. All applications must be postmarked by 15 September 2016. MECP provides a path for active-duty and Full-Time Support (FTS) enlisted Sailors and Marines, in any rating or military occupational specialty who already have some college credit, to obtain a baccalaureate degree in nursing and a commission in the Nurse Corps. Reservists in a FTS status are eligible; reservists in any status other than FTS are not eligible. 2. Applications must be postmarked no later than 15 September 2016 and mailed to: Commanding Officer Navy Medicine Professional Development Center 8955 Wood Road Bldg 1 16TH Floor, Rms 16141, 16148 Bethesda, MD 20889-5628 Additional or amplifying documents must be received no later than 3 October 2016. Incomplete packages will not be reviewed by the board. 3. Reference (a) provides application procedures and requirements. Chapters 1, 2, and 5 should be read in their entirety. Additional application information can be found at: http://www.med.navy.mil/sites/nmpdc/professional- development/SitePages/Enlisted%20Commissioning%20Programs.aspx. Applicants must not have reached their 42nd birthday by the time of initial commission. Age waivers will not be granted. A MARADMIN will outline conditional release procedures for active-duty Marines who are selected to participate in the program. 4. Points of contact are: a. Ms. Kemp, Navy Medical Professional Development Center, Code O3C HMDT at (301) 319-4520/DSN 285, or via e-mail at beverly.d.kemp.civ(at)mail.mil. b. HM2 Polage at (301) 295-0925/DSN 285 or via e-mail at ian.m.polage.mil(at)mail.mil. 5. This message is canceled for record purposes on 30 September 2017. 6. Released by Vice Admiral W. F. Moran, N1.// BT #0001 NNNN UNCLASSIFIED

Folks, if you put bogus info when you register, the only thing I will know is that it is a spammer...

1100 EST-- WED 25 MAY: E-4 through E-6 quotas released on All Hands Magazine's website and on Navy.mil 1100 EST-- THURS 26 MAY: Triad BOL notification of command Sailors advanced to E-4 through E-6 1100 EST-- FRI 27 MAY: Sailors' profiles sheets published by NETPDC on NEAS website (Sailors must have a CAC and be on a .mil domain to access the site) 1100 EST-- FRI 27 MAY: Names published on All Hands Magazine's website and on Navy.mil

FY 17 E7 QUOTAS.pdf

Actually it may have to do more with this "upgraded" forum software that continues to have issues. I plan on changing the software completely (because I have had it) but due to time constraints it won't happen for another year or so.

Folks, I had to remove the MP4 video that was uploaded because I received a "suspicious process" alert at 6:52 AM today. It's not anything any member did wrong.

UNCLASSIFIED ROUTINE R 281453Z APR 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 095/16 MSGID/GENADMIN/CNO WASHINGTON DC/N1/APR// SUBJ/FY-17 ACTIVE-DUTY NAVY E9 SELECTION BOARD RESULTS// REF A/DOC/BUPERS/2NOV07// AMPN/REF A IS BUPERSINST 1430.16F, ADVANCEMENT MANUAL FOR ENLISTED PERSONNEL OF THE U.S. NAVY AND U.S. NAVY RESERVE.// RMKS/1. Congratulations to the following personnel who have been selected for advancement to master chief petty officer by the FY-17 Active-Duty Navy E9 Selection Board. Strong competition between qualified professionals is one of the strengths of our Navy and your selection speaks highly of your abilities. 2. This NAVADMIN is not authorization for advancement. Specific dates of advancement will be published by Naval Education and Training Professional Development Technology Center Pensacola, FL. Personnel listed below may be frocked per reference (a) if qualified. 3. Members are directed to verify their select status via BUPERS online. The selection list is in alphabetical order by rate within competitive category. Read each line from left to right, name, and numerical order of advancement. ABCM - Master Chief Aviation Boatswains Mate Alexander Ant 006 Apacible Glen 008 Farrell Andre 004 Hazelton Davi 002 Hendon Jessic 003 Libed Terry M 001 Lough Richard 012 Miller Keith 010 Ontiveros Cas 011 Ramos Raul Ru 009 Thomas Allan 005 Villahermosa 007 ACCM - Master Chief Air Traffic Controller Poulin Jeffer 002 Soto Jesse 001 Switzer Chris 003 AFCM - Master Chief Aircraft Maintenanceman Barrera Ruben 019 Blakley Justi 001 Boucher Teri 022 Crumpton Keit 005 Dang Quang Va 020 Ferrell Jason 026 Giugliano Lui 016 Grissom L C J 009 Gutierrez Ben 018 Holtgrew Robe 013 Johnson Stanl 004 Kurtz Kyle Ge 012 Lewis Darnell 017 Little Jeron 003 Mckinney Stac 008 Moore Christo 010 Mraz Sean Tho 025 Parks Jeremy 024 Perkins Aaron 007 Poblete Dan G 014 Rocks Adam Wa 021 Small Ryan Da 002 Stahly Travis 015 Swilley Demet 011 Torres Gener 006 Vandorn Luz A 027 Wicker Gwendo 023 AGCM - Master Chief Aerographers Mate Green James L 001 Kelly Patrici 002 AOCM - Master Chief Aviation Ordnanceman Allen Joshua 001 Bartness Adam 003 Conroy Michae 002 Gill Steven J 005 Gregory Rober 007 Johnson Tyron 004 Maxie Patrick 006 Wiggins Linwa 008 ASCM - Master Chief Aviation Support Equipment Technician Randall Olive 001 Sandiford Pau 002 AVCM - Master Chief Avionics Maintenance Technician Adams John Mi 018 Bentz David A 002 Clay Andrew P 030 Denson Kenyon 033 Donaldson Bra 005 Evans Michael 017 Figueroa Bern 032 Ford Ray Lang 028 Garcia Damian 011 Haugabook Ale 021 Kirby Richard 006 Kummer Mark A 004 Martin Ross A 015 Mayer John Br 007 Pfoser Edward 014 Ragin Frank 003 Reffett Jason 026 Rexroth Willi 024 Richardson An 031 Ross Shawn Go 008 Runyon Brian 029 Sapp Jonathan 001 Silva Ramiro 019 Statler Mike 016 Stephens Thom 025 Thompson Chic 022 Tilden Russel 023 Untalan Berna 010 Varney Christ 013 Walsh Jonatha 020 Wicker Jeffre 012 Williams Char 009 Williams Lama 027 AWCM - Master Chief Naval Aircrewmen Day Gerald Ja 005 Erkenbrack Gl 001 Haney Shane T 002 Smith Andrew 003 Vanburen Jaso 004 AZCM - Master Chief Aviation Maintenance Administrationman Merriman Cynt 002 Nuanez Shon R 003 Ramirez Adolf 001 Webster Frede 004 BMCM - Master Chief Boatswains Mate Poe Jiamon El 001 Velasquez Ros 002 CMDCM - Command Master Chief Aderhold Step 025 Auman Ronnie 012 Bailey Sean M 024 Baker Larae W 049 Ballard Kenya 009 Barber Robert 050 Bolton Richar 006 Bonine Randal 016 Brown Kenyatt 030 Busscher Geof 056 Clarke Dwight 046 Cole Craig Ro 008 Crowe Justin 028 Curry Richard 005 Davis Bryan E 057 Diaz Ruben J 013 Eakley Charle 002 Edney Jason S 042 Embree Jeremy 039 Farrar Christ 019 Faulkner Bran 055 Feroni Kim Al 035 Forward Jason 007 George Ervin 003 Gray Miles An 048 Gray Ryan Jus 043 Hardin Timoth 031 Hastings Mich 054 Hernandez Jos 014 Jackson Richa 015 Jenkins Lucas 011 Jones Carey W 027 Kuers Dustin 023 Levinton Bret 051 Luckett Demar 047 Mace Thomas H 038 Marauta Isaia 044 Mcdermott Mor 040 Miller Celina 058 Mueller Jared 004 Ndiaye Kassel 037 Nelms Cajan L 001 Plower Glenn 017 Pulvino Damie 020 Purley Mauric 018 Purvis John O 052 Rappa Angelo 029 Reynolds Jose 021 Robinson Davi 026 Sealey Leon N 045 Shafer Jacob 010 Stockton Robe 041 Stolt Robert 022 Strader Maria 033 Sullivan Mich 036 Turner Tychic 059 Valdovinos Fr 032 West Jeffrey 034 Wilkerson Kei 053 CSCM - Master Chief Culinary Specialist Submarine Qualified Vanduzer King 001 Yeboah Simeon 002 CSCM - Master Chief Culinary Specialist Cherry Holly 008 Christie Garf 002 Clift Randall 004 Daniels Demps 007 Davenport Der 005 Gomeyac Lucie 001 Lobos Orlando 006 Strickland Wi 003 CTICM - Master Chief Cryptologic Technician Interpretive Campion Denis 002 Durbin Benjam 005 Harms Elizabe 004 Martin Branda 003 Strebin Leah 001 CTMCM - Master Chief Cryptologic Technician Maintenance Brown John Ch 001 Rose Steven J 002 CTNCM - Master Chief Cryptologic Technician Networks Corpus Eric K 002 Pugh Philip R 003 Tonglet Micha 001 CTRCM - Master Chief Cryptologic Technician Collection Alefaio Puni 007 Biello James 006 Meek Richard 002 Meeker Dawn B 003 Morris Brian 004 Morris Thadde 005 Titus Eric Ha 001 CTTCM - Master Chief Cryptologic Technician Technical Clayton Shawn 003 Gilreath A St 002 Goertz Michae 006 Lavers Alyssa 005 Priest Scott 001 Salmons Harol 004 CUCM - Master Chief Constructionman Hathaway Mich 005 Irving Willia 002 Johnson Allen 003 Mckinney Theo 004 Smith John La 001 DCCM - Master Chief Damage Controlman Ratliff Rober 001 EMCM - Master Chief Electricians Mate Nuclear (Submarine) Bale John Mic 005 Brooke Stephe 001 Coffey Aaron 004 Dawes Johnny 002 Sheldon Jonat 003 EMCM - Master Chief Electricians Mate Nuclear (Surface) Jones Nathan 001 Rainbow Chris 002 Smoyer Nathan 003 EMCM - Master Chief Electricians Mate Blalock Willi 002 Daubon Robert 001 Piol Ernesto 004 Sanders Earl 003 ENCM - Master Chief Engineman Crummett Dani 002 Hall Christop 008 Henley Willie 004 Lamarque Bren 003 Magana Juan A 009 Mayerhofer Mi 001 Medina Christ 005 Simons Benjam 006 Turner Bruce 010 Zantow Robert 007 EODCM - Master Chief Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician Anderson Ryan 009 Baumher Timot 005 Broderson Mat 006 Gardiner Chri 004 Ibanez Philip 002 Knudsen Micha 007 Marley Bert A 010 Matney Thomas 011 Mayo Justin P 008 Stansberry Al 001 Wertz Stuart 003 EQCM - Master Chief Equipmentman Courchesne Ch 001 Melbourne Mar 002 ETCM - Master Chief Electronics Technician Submarine (Non-Nuclear Comm) Murphy Kevan 002 Wills Geoffre 001 ETCM - Master Chief Electronics Technician Submarine (Nuclear) Amerman Rober 003 Burns Robert 001 Flemmons Brad 005 Prichard Greg 002 Ryman Justin 004 ETCM - Master Chief Electronics Technician Surface (Nuclear) Burton Anthon 004 Chandler Char 002 Deangelo Vinc 003 Ledda Jeremia 005 Travis David 001 ETCM - Master Chief Electronics Technician Surface Barnes Elizab 003 Bryant Michae 001 Campbell Marv 005 Damron Mark A 008 Dowe William 007 Lee Debra Lyn 004 Sizemore Jame 006 Williams Stev 002 FCCM - Master Chief Fire Controlman Non-Aegis Barry Matthew 002 Benavidez Mic 005 Cheeseman Wil 001 Mathews John 006 Silveira Jose 007 Smith Michael 004 Streufert Jac 008 Young Keith B 003 FCCM - Master Chief Fire Controlman Aegis Allen Christo 004 Campisi Shayn 008 Dale Joseph W 007 Dickson Micha 005 Dominguez Vin 001 Fowler Dale D 010 Miller Chad E 003 Riojas Lucas 009 Rosa Anthony 006 Skupnik Jonat 002 FTCM - Master Chief Fire Control Technician Heering Richa 003 Leonard Troy 001 Lyons Anthony 002 GMCM - Master Chief Gunners Mate Bell Jaye Jer 001 Smith Jeremy 002 GSCM - Master Chief Gas Turbine System Technician Beck Brandon 005 Cook John Edw 003 Lusung Juliso 002 Martinez Clau 001 Reed Paribia 004 HMCM - Master Chief Hospital Corpsman Branch Lorenz 021 Burnett Andy 001 Cantorna Jerr 027 Case Matthew 003 Coates John R 018 Coleman Kathr 011 Custodio Denn 020 Flowers Rober 012 Fulinara Reyn 013 Graham Christ 019 Gutierrez Mic 006 Hargrove Merc 024 Hart Steven L 009 Haskins Darne 010 Isom Jaymie A 014 Jackson Roona 016 Lacson Allan 005 Lindbeck Bran 007 Lloyd Gentry 015 Lucky Ronald 002 Murphy Troy W 008 Pritchett Jef 025 Sherrill Moni 023 Stanfield Dav 017 Thibodeaux Ja 022 Torres Peter 004 Webb Dusty Al 026 HTCM - Master Chief Hull Maintenance Technician Hovey Christo 004 Oaks Matthew 001 Pacileo Thoma 003 Richardson Mi 002 ICCM - Master Chief Interior Communications Electrician Licon Mario 002 Paul Joseph M 001 ISCM - Master Chief Intelligence Specialist Gutierrez Bra 004 Lohrke Kevin 003 Murphy James 001 Thompson Keny 002 ITCM - Master Chief Information Systems Technician Balich Nichol 010 Benton Joseph 006 Cade David Wa 008 Cannon Karen 013 Farrie Demetr 012 Gehan Robert 004 Hall Kathryn 015 Harris Craig 007 Mayes Quincy 001 Mcclellan Lin 016 Mccray Sherid 009 Rhodes Landel 005 Sandeen David 003 Schultz Steve 002 Sermeno Gabri 018 Steiner Mathe 011 Sutton Raymon 017 Tilley Willia 014 LNCM - Master Chief Legalman Larkins Brook 001 LSCM - Master Chief Logistics Specialist Submarine Qualified Johnson Macki 001 LSCM - Master Chief Logistics Specialist Cabarcasguerr 007 Carruthers An 011 Deitrick Chad 016 Edwards Miche 013 Grasty Shawn 002 Gutierrez Car 008 Gutierrez Jua 006 Hampton Jerem 015 Lewis Gersham 012 Markum Willia 010 Mccray Tonya 009 Perritt Natha 014 Peterson Jame 004 Stockdale Mat 001 Tran Hai Huy 005 Venegas Gary 003 MACM - Master Chief Master At Arms Brenek Lesha 008 Cardoza Glori 002 Clark William 011 Copeland Kela 010 Fullilove Aur 001 Goodfellow Mi 006 Hancock Eric 007 Jones Reginal 003 Mosley Jerry 004 Smith William 005 Soto Maria El 009 MCCM - Master Chief Mass Communications Specialist Lewis Michael 001 MMCM - Master Chief Machinists Mate Submarine (Non -Nuclear Weps) Graning John 001 MMCM - Master Chief Machinists Mate Nuclear (Submarine) Clough Jason 005 Dallmann Larr 007 Heinchon Scot 001 Johnson Charl 006 Mcmurtray Mic 003 Parsons Ryan 008 Smith Joseph 002 Stein Aaron M 004 MMCM - Master Chief Machinists Mate Nuclear (Surface) Barnard Evan 005 Bruin Dennis 004 Cash Anthony 003 Chavez Javier 001 Motter Eric S 002 MMCM - Master Chief Machinists Mate (Other) Bevels Joseph 008 Bloodworth Sh 003 Chenault Pric 001 Daniel Alexan 010 Davilazapata 005 Fisher Ryan V 011 Hairston Deme 015 Hidalgo Monar 007 Johnson Erik 006 Lynch David J 013 Miller O J 012 Quinn Bobby R 004 Rose Levere M 002 Sinner Gabrie 014 Westmoreland 009 MNCM - Master Chief Mineman Dorbandt Samu 001 MTCM - Master Chief Missile Technician Daigle Jeremy 002 Koss Robert J 003 Penko Mark He 001 MUCM - Master Chief Musician Special Band Neff Matthew 001 Raifsnider Ch 002 NCCM - Master Chief Navy Counselor (Recruiter) Brown Jermain 003 Carpio Jose R 006 Crawford Stev 002 Dyer Tony Dew 005 Perazaportill 001 Pugh Valerie 004 Rushing Felin 007 NCCM - Master Chief Navy Counselor (Counselor) Embrey Wan Ke 007 Geers Chad Ra 006 Hutcherson Sh 001 Jackson Aaron 004 Robinson Vent 005 Salvania Benj 003 Wood Stephani 002 NDCM - Master Chief Navy Diver Ciardiello Ru 001 Harlander Gab 004 Pierick Antho 002 Wittman Will 003 OSCM - Master Chief Operations Specialist Dieudonne Edd 004 Hackley Micha 005 Kidd Joseph W 001 Mitchell Trem 003 Quinones Raul 002 PRCM - Master Chief Aircrew Survival Equipmentman Turner Joshua 001 PSCM - Master Chief Personnel Specialist Allen Rondric 002 Howell Thomas 004 Perez Gabriel 001 Smith Robbie 003 QMCM - Master Chief Quartermaster Fasulo Stepha 002 Hatcher Patri 001 Lashley Matth 003 Lugo Carlos J 004 RPCM - Master Chief Religious Program Specialist Araiza Lisset 001 Roach Antoine 002 SBCM - Master Chief Special Warfare Boat Operator Collins Matth 001 SHCM - Master Chief Ships Serviceman Birdine Kelvi 001 Brown Warren 002 Thomas Mauric 003 Umali Ronald 004 SOCM - Master Chief Special Warfare Operator Brunst Michae 003 Dowling Sean 011 Drum Stephen 002 Gibbens Willi 006 Gillette Adam 008 Gragert Brent 017 Hansen David 012 Hill Jason Pa 007 Nankivel Boe 015 Reeves Kennet 016 Romsland Dere 004 Routhier Shaw 010 Sterrett Jose 014 Vazquez Juan 009 Wallace Andre 005 West Patrick 001 Ybarra Marcos 013 STGCM - Master Chief Sonar Technician Surface Hall Evan Bla 001 STSCM - Master Chief Sonar Technician Submarine Asleson Kevin 004 Hammann Stacy 005 Ivanisko Timo 003 Langley Rodne 001 Walters Paul 002 UCCM - Master Chief Utilitiesman Beck John Chr 001 YNCM - Master Chief Yeoman Submarine Qualified Randall Bryan 001 YNCM - Master Chief Yeoman Mccall Romani 002 Padilla Louis 001 4. Released by Vice Admiral W. F. Moran, N1.// BT #0001 NNNN UNCLASSIFIED//

PNA (Pass Not Advanced) points are added to your FMS (E4/5/6 only) if you pass the test, demonstrate superior performance and/or superior rating knowledge, but are not advanced to the next-higher paygrade. PNA points come from two sources, your Exam Standard Score (SS) and your Performance Mark Average (PMA). You can receive 1.5 points each for PMA and SS per cycle for a maximum of 3.0 points per cycle. Only the PNA points from the most recent five of the last six consecutive examination cycles in the same paygrade are used, so the maximum PNA point total can only reach 15. PNA points for PMA are based on how you rank among your peers. Your PMA must fall within the top 25% of ranked performance mark averages to garner points. Similarly, PNA Points for SS is based on all exam standard scores where your SS must fall in the top 25% in your paygrade/rating to earn points when not advanced.

Congratulations to the following personnel who have been selected for advancement to master chief petty officer by the FY-17 Active-Duty Navy E9 Selection Board.

Congratulations @KnockoutTrish to you and your husband and all who got it + family.

Keeping up with administrative requirements in the Navy may just be the toughest job each Sailor has. In a perfect world, every Sailor is keeping multiple copies of their awards, evals, qualifications, degrees and are checking their record regularly to make sure that everything is being correctly documented and if not, is taking immediate action to rectify the situation.

The Navy Advancement Center recently provided enlisted planners with test passer numbers for the Active Duty, Full Time Support and Canvasser Recruiter enlisted components. The test passer report enables Enlisted Community Mangers to develop quotas for each rating. Quotas are based on vacancies and are filled by the most qualified Sailors through rank-ordered Final Multiple Score (FMS) listings. To date, these are total number of candidates who passed the Cycle 231 (March) rating advancement exam: * Active Duty E6 = 25,618 E5 = 36,492 E4 = 25, 511 * Full Time Support E6 = 1,007 E5 = 661 E4 = 310 * Canvasser Recruiter E6 = 119 E5 = 12 Although Navy exams are not pass/fail like a typical A school or high school test, it is possible to fail a Navy-wide advancement exam. To eliminate the guess potential and to support the statistical analysis of individual questions, the Navy established the following "fail" standards for a 175-question advancement exam: E6/E7: 61 E5: 55 E4: 49 So, an E3 taking an E4 test who answers only 48 questions correctly on a rating advancement exam will NOT be able to compete for advancement that cycle. Typically, only 3% of Active Duty advancement candidates fail the advancement exam. Cycle 231 E4-E6 advancement results are scheduled to be released around Memorial Day. Good luck to all candidates!

RTTUZYUW RUOIAAA9874 1101614-UUUU--RUOIAAA ZNR UUUUU R 191512Z APR 16 PSN 352971H27 FM CNO WASHINGTON DC TO NAVADMIN BT UNCLAS PASS TO OFFICE CODES: FM CNO WASHINGTON DC//N1// NAVADMIN 089/16// MSGID/GENADMIN/CNO WASHINGTON DC/N1/APR// SUBJ/MERITORIOUS ADVANCEMENT PROGRAM UPDATE// REF/A/SECNAV WASHINGTON DC/121505ZJUN15// REF/B/DOC/BUPERS/2NOV07// NARR/REF A IS ALNAV 050/15, DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY TALENT MANAGEMENT INITIATIVES. REF B IS BUPERSINST 1430.16F, ADVANCEMENT MANUAL FOR ENLISTED PERSONNEL OF THE U.S. NAVY AND U.S. NAVY RESERVE.// RMKS/1. This NAVADMIN announces continuing the Navy�s efforts toward innovative ways to attract and retain highly talented Sailors per reference (a), this NAVADMIN provides policy and guidance for the FY-16 Meritorious Advancement Program (MAP) to include the expansion of MAP to shore commands and Professional Apprenticeship Career Track (PACT) Sailors. The increase in MAP quotas and expansion to PACT Sailors and shore commands empowers commanding officers (CO) to recognize sustained superior performance through immediate advancement. MAP is not intended to continue Sailors on active-duty that would otherwise be facing separation due to high year tenure, denied final active (DFA) reenlistment, or to advantage Sailors in rates with low advancement opportunities. Sailors with a DFA reenlistment who are subsequently nominated for MAP will only receive one additional Career Waypoints look for a reenlistment quota. 2. MAP Strategic Working Group. The MAP modifications are the result of a strategic working group comprised of Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy�s Leadership Mess and Senior Enlisted Leaders throughout the fleet which was established to examine greater opportunity and flexibility for command leadership triads to recognize their best Sailors. The working group assessed lessons learned from FY-15 MAP, incorporated input from the fleet, and evaluated impact to enlisted rates (specifically community health and continuing advancement opportunities). As a result, community health concerns and time-in-rate (TIR) requirements will be considerations for MAP eligibility. Quotas will be distributed to individual commands according to MAP eligible E3 to E5 billets authorized (BA). 3. Community Health. The need to maintain healthy communities exists to effectively balance the enlisted force and continue to provide Sailors advancement opportunity via the Navy Wide Advancement Exams (NWAE) across all rates. a. To help ensure community health, provide advancement opportunity via the NWAE, and to mitigate risk of zero NWAE opportunity for future exam cycles, echelon II commanders will have limited opportunity to approve quotas in the controlled rates listed below. Commands who wish to nominate a Sailor in one of these rates must submit their request via their chain of command to the designated echelon II command for consideration. Quotas not approved by the echelon II Commander will be returned to the originating command for an alternate Sailor in an unrestricted rate. b. The following rates, by component, are controlled for the FY -16 MAP Season (i.e., echelon II approval required to be MAP advanced into the rates listed): (1) Active Component: AME1, AWF1, AWO1, AWV1, BM1, CTM1, EO1, GSM1, MR1, SH1, UT1, AWF2, AWR2, CSS2, GSM2, MR2, SH2, STS2; (2) Full Time Support: AME1, AO1, AS1, ATI1, ATO1, AZ1, CS1, ET1, IT1, NCC1, PR1, AME2, AS2, ATI2, AZ2, EM2, ET2, PR2, AO3, AWF3, ET3, PR3. c. A COs request for a controlled rate quota must be submitted to their designated echelon II command via their chain of command by 15 June 2016. Controlled rate quota requests may be submitted upon release of this NAVADMIN. Echelon II adjudication and notification will be completed by 30 June 2016. If approved, the Echelon II controlled rate quota authorization must be submitted as an enclosure with the MAP certification letter (MCL) in accordance with paragraph 8. 4. Command MAP Quotas. The quota formula as defined in reference (b) is cancelled. The total number of quotas, by paygrade, will now be calculated based on eligible E3 to E5 BA only. The specific number of quotas, if any, will depend on the size of the E3 to E5 BA at the command level. This may result in an increase or decrease in quotas from previous years. The list of MAP quotas by unit identification code (UIC) can be found on the Navy Personnel Command website at http://www.public.navy.mil/bupers- npc/career/talentmanagement/Pages/MAP.aspx. 5. Echelon II MAP Quotas. For units without sufficient minimum number of BA to generate a MAP quota(s), their designated echelon II command will be allocated a small number of MAP quota(s) that may be distributed to subordinate commands. All COs with MAP eligible Sailors, whether or not command quotas are authorized, can request quotas from their designated echelon II command. These echelon II quotas provide additional opportunity for units to recognize top performing Sailors. 6. De-activating and Pre-commissioning Units. Due to the unique nature and dynamic manning of deactivating units and pre-commissioning units, BA may not accurately reflect manpower at these units. Therefore, deactivating and pre- commissioning units may request an exception to policy (ETP) to use current on board manning of E3 - E5 personnel as of 1 July 2016 to determine if and how many MAP quotas are authorized. An ETP request is not required if the deactivating or pre-commissioning unit receives command MAP quotas as discussed in paragraph 4. 7. MAP Eligibility. MAP is open to all Sailors who meet advancement eligibility requirements. a. MAP open season will take place from 1 July 2016 to 31 August 2016. The effective date of advancement is the date of the COs MCL or 1 July 2016, whichever is later. Commands are encouraged to begin their MAP selection process and submit their MCL as early as possible to ensure Sailors are advanced and paid expeditiously. b. MAP redistribution season will take place from 1 September 2016 to 30 September 2016. The effective date of advancement is the date of the COs MCL or 1 September 2016, whichever is later. See paragraphs 9 and 11 for additional information. c. All MAP Candidates must meet the minimum requirement per reference (b) by 1 January 2017. Sailors that took the FY-16 Spring NWAE (e.g. Frocked, Passed Not Advanced) and Sailors eligible for the FY-16 Fall NWAE are now eligible for FY-16 MAP. d. COs may waive up to 12 months of the required TIR for E5 Sailors who have received a promotion recommendation of Early Promote on the most recent observed periodic evaluation. e. COs may use MAP quotas on either active component or full-time support Sailors. f. Sailors must be attached to the MAP authorized command during the FY-16 MAP Season. Planned rotation date change requests are recommended if a Sailor will transfer prior to the start of the MAP Season. g. PACT Sailors are eligible for MAP advancement. PACT Sailors must complete a minimum of 12 months onboard their permanent duty station, meet TIR requirement for advancement to E4 by 1 January 2017 and have an approved quota for rating designation (i.e. approved quota in C-WAY) via the NWAE or Rating Entry Designation. MAP advancement is not authorized for PACT Sailors with designation approval for A-School required ratings. 8. MAP Validation. Commands will forward their MCL (copy to immediate superior in command (ISIC) and type commander) to Enlisted Career Administration/Enlisted Boards (PERS-81) listing their MAP selects. a. PERS-81 will review the record(s) of the selected Sailor(s) and validate the MCL. If there are no discrepancies PERS-81 will inform the command that their MAP selects are valid. Commands are encouraged to notify Sailor(s) immediately upon validation notification to prevent a Sailor from discovering MAP advancement through other means (e.g. pay and personnel IT systems). b. If discrepancies are discovered, PERS-81 will invalidate the MCL and notify the command of the reason(s) for invalidation. Commands would then be able to correct the discrepancy or identify new MAP candidate(s). c. E-mail is the preferred method for submission of the MCL to PERS-81 at: advancements-active(at)navy.mil. An e-mail response validating the MCL should be received within four business days of submission. d. If operational commitments preclude a command from submitting their MCL prior to the deadline, the command must forward the MCL with justification to their ISIC for endorsement and further processing through PERS-81. 9. Quota Request. COs with Sailors meeting the eligibility requirements for MAP advancement may request a MAP quota from their designated echelon II command, via their chain of command. This request may be in addition to the MAP quotas allocated for their command as discussed in paragraph 4. a. COs with command MAP Quotas retain the ability to return unused quotas or petition for more in FY-16. b. Additionally, COs that did not initially receive a quota via command MAP quotas can request echelon II MAP quotas. c. The echelon II commander can distribute unused or allocated quotas to any command within their domain. d. If a command wishes to request unused or echelon II quotas, a quota request letter (QRL) is required to be submitted via their chain of command to the designated echelon II command by 15 June 2016. Commands may submit their QRL upon release of this NAVADMIN. Echelon II adjudication and notification of echelon II MAP quotas will be completed by 30 June 2016. This request is not required if the command had MAP quotas allocated for their command as discussed in paragraph 4 and do not desire additional quotas. 10. Echelon II Quota Distribution. The echelon II commander has final authority to determine which command(s) will receive echelon II MAP quotas. Echelon II commanders may only distribute quotas to COs that submitted a QRL in accordance with paragraph 9. If awarded a quota from the echelon II commander, an additional MCL must be submitted. 11. Quota Redistribution. The echelon II commander also has final authority to determine which command(s) will receive unused quotas during redistribution season. Echelon II commands may only distribute quotas to Cos that submitted a QRL in accordance with paragraph 9. Echelon II adjudication and notification of redistributed quotas will be completed no later than 15 September 2016. If awarded a redistributed quota from the echelon II commander, an additional MCL must be submitted to PERS-81 no later than 30 September 2016. 12. Quota Substitution. Commands are not authorized to substitute paygrades for MAP quotas (e.g. utilize an E6 MAP quota to advance an E3 Sailor to E4 or vice versa). MAP quotas are formulated based upon specific BA, thus substitution of quotas may cause over-execution of advancements at certain paygrades. 13. Subordinate UICs. COs are not authorized to utilize MAP quotas at a subordinate UIC. MAP Quotas are distributed by UIC and must be used to advance a Sailor permanently assigned, or temporary additional duty for greater than 30 days, to that UIC. A CO may request an ETP via their chain of command to authorize use of MAP quota(s) at a subordinate UIC. 14. Selected Reserve (SELRES). In order to preserve and maximize advancement opportunity, there will be a moratorium placed on MAP for SELRES in FY-16. This is due to strength reductions and changes in force structure which have resulted in multiple over-manned rates and created community health challenges in the SELRES force. Navy Recruiting Districts (NRD) are authorized to use one MAP quota per NRD for reserve Sailors filling Canvasser Recruiter billets. 15. MAP Website. Example forms for the MCL, QRL, and echelon II controlled rate quota request can be downloaded via the Navy Personnel Command website at http://www.public.navy.mil/bupers- npc/career/talentmanagement/Pages/MAP.aspx. The list of point of contacts for each designated echelon II command and additional frequently asked questions can also be found on this website. 16. Exception to Policy. Director, Military Personnel Plans and Policy (OPNAV (N13)) is the determining authority for MAP. All ETP requests will be submitted to OPNAV (N13) via the chain of command (e.g., ISIC and echelon II endorsements) and copy PERS-81. 17. The points of contact for this matter is Navy Personnel Command (PERS- 812), at (901)874-4457 or via e-mail at advancements-active(at)navy.mil. 18. This NAVADMIN will remain in effect until superseded or canceled, whichever comes first. 19. Released by Vice Admiral W. F. Moran, N1.// BT #9874 NNNN UNCLASSIFIED//

FY-17 Navy Full Time Support (FTS) E-8 and E-9 Advancement Selection Board Results

FY-17 Navy Reserve E-8 and E-9 Advancement Selection Board Results

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Candidates competing for advancement to Chief Petty Officer in Reserve Cycle 098 can now view their E7 Selection Board Eligibility (SBE) status on NEAS Web. Profile sheets are available for individual candidates, and the Exam Status Verification Report (ESVR) provides command leadership with SBE status information. To view your profile sheet, you must be on a .mil domain computer. Contact your command ESO if you are at home and are unable to access NEAS Web.

Bibliographies for the September exams are available for download on NKO and Navy COOL

PENSACOLA, Fla. (NNS) -- The September 2016 Navywide enlisted examinations (Cycle 232) testing dates for active duty, full time support and canvasser recruiter Sailors who are advancement eligible to the paygrades of E4-E6 have been announced in Naval Administrative Message (NAVADMIN) 083/16, released April 4. Each Navy examination consists of 25 professional military knowledge and 150 job-specific rating technical questions. The Navywide examination dates are Sept. 1 (E6), Sept. 8 (E5) and Sept. 15 (E4). Examination results will be released to command triads in November, before being posted on the Navy Enlisted Advancement System (NEAS) website. "Bibliographies for the September exams have been posted and are now available for download on the Navy Knowledge Online and Navy COOL websites," said Master Chief Electronics Technician (Nuclear Power) (SS) James Berhalter, command master chief of the Naval Education and Training Professional Development and Technology Center. To download the bibliographies and an exam-specific topic list for the upcoming cycle, go to the Navy Advancement Center's web portal on NKO at https://www.nko.navy.mil/group/navy-advancement-center/bibliographies?inheritRedirect=true. BIBs are also available on the Navy Credentialing Opportunities Online (COOL) website: http://www.cool.navy.mil/usn under the credentials tab. "A good exam preparation plan is important because of the way the Navy grades exams," said Berhalter. "A Sailor's score is based off how many questions were answered correctly compared to everyone else taking the same exam. With that in mind, I would recommend Sailors use the official Navy bibliography as their sole resource for exam preparation." During Advancement Examination Readiness Reviews held at NETPDTC, visiting E7-9 fleet subject-matter experts in each enlisted rating ensure all examination questions can be linked to references and publications. As rating SMEs select questions for the examination, an examination bibliography is developed for that specific cycle's exam, based on the source references for the questions on the exam. NAC updates bibliography information as fleet instructions and manuals change, and it is recommended that candidates check their bibliography a few times prior to the exam administration date. Specific information on exam eligibility is detailed in NAVADMIN 083/16 and on the NEAS website. The NEAS website also enables education services officers to verify and correct the list of eligible candidates for their command, delete and forward examinations when necessary, and confirm examination ordering information. The NEAS web address is https://prod.neas.netc.navy.mil/. For more information about the Navy Advancement Center and NEAS, visit NAC's ** Please read the guidelines ** site. Additional information on the Naval Education and Training Professional Development and Technology Center can be found via: https://www.netc.navy.mil/netpdtc/Default.htm For more news from Naval Education And Training Professional Development And Technology Center, visit www.navy.mil/local/NETPDTC/

RTTUZYUW RUEWMCS0019 0851830-UUUU--RUCRNAV. ZNR UUUUU R 251830Z MAR 16 FM SECNAV WASHINGTON DC TO ALNAV INFO SECNAV WASHINGTON DC CNO WASHINGTON DC CMC WASHINGTON DC BT UNCLAS ALNAV 019/16 MSGID/GENADMIN/SECNAV WASHINGTON DC/-/MAR// SUBJ/ACCEPTABLE USE OF AUTHORIZED PERSONAL PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICES IN SPECIFIC DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY SPACES// REF/A/DOC/APR 2010// REF/B/DOC/FEB 2012// REF/C/DOC/OCT 2015// REF/D/DOC/FEB 1996// REF/E/DOC/APR 2004// REF/F/DOC/NOV 2009// REF/G/DOC/JUN 2006// REF/H/DOC/JUN 2006// REF/I/MSG/JAN 2016// NARR/REF A is Committee on National Security Systems Instruction No. 4009, "National Information Assurance Glossary". REF B is DoDM 5200.01-Volume 3, Department of Defense (DoD) Information Security Program: Protection of Classified Information. REF C is Deputy Director of Naval Intelligence (N2N6I): Department of the Navy Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility Personal Portable Electronic Devices Clarification Memorandum, dated 26 October 2015. REF D is Federal Communications Commission Office of Engineering and Technology Bulletin Number 62, Understanding the FCC Regulations for Computers and Other Digital Devices. REF E is DoDD 8100.02, Use of Commercial Wireless Devices, Services, and Technologies in the Department of Defense (DoD) Global Information Grid (GIG). REF F is DoDI 8420.01, Commercial Wireless Local-Area Network (WLAN) Devices, Systems, and Technologies. REF G is SECNAV M-5510.36, Department of the Navy Information Security Program Manual. REF H is SECNAV M-5510.30, Department of the Navy Personnel Security Program Manual. REF I is ALNAV 001/16, Unauthorized Disclosures of Classified Information or Controlled Unclassified Information on Department of the Navy Information Systems// POC/Mr. Mark Myers/CIV/DUSN(P) Security/TEL: (703)601-1019/DSN: 225- 1019/EMAIL: mark.a.myers2@navy.mil/ Mr. James Mauck/CIV/DON CIO Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Team/TEL: 703-695-1893/EMAIL: James.Mauck@navy.mil// RMKS/1. This is a coordinated Deputy Under Secretary of the Navy Policy (DUSN(P)) Security, and Department of the Navy Chief Information Officer (DON CIO) message as part of the Department of the Navy's (DON) cyber/traditional security partnership for the protection of national security information and information systems. 2. Purpose and Definitions. The purpose of this ALNAV is to provide interim policy for acceptable use of personal portable electronic devices (PPEDs) in specific DON spaces based on device capability. Terms used in this ALNAV are defined below: a. A portable electronic device (PED) is defined in REF A as any non- stationary electronic apparatus with singular or multiple capabilities of recording, storing, and/or transmitting data, voice, video, or photo images (e.g., cell phones, laptops, tablets, and wearable devices such as fitness bands and smart watches). b. "Personal" in this message refers to PEDs personally owned by DON Sailors, Marines, civilians, and support contract personnel. c. Commanding Officer (CO) in this message is a generic term used to identify a position of authority at any DON organization, base, station, unit, laboratory, installation, facility, center, activity, detachment, squadron, ship, battalion, regiment, etc. d. Homeland connotes the continental United States, Alaska, Hawaii, United States possessions and territories, and surrounding territorial waters and airspace, per REF B. e. Near Field Communication (NFC) connotes a short-range wireless communication system employing radio waves to enable a mobile device to interact with another device or card reader when within 10 cm (4 in) of each other. 3. Scope and Applicability. This ALNAV applies to all DON Sailors, Marines, civilians, and contract personnel regarding the use of PPEDs with specific capabilities in spaces where collateral classified information is processed, transmitted, stored, or discussed. Non-DON personnel are prohibited from introducing PPEDs into DON spaces. This ALNAV does not prevent COs from issuing stricter policy in accordance with the needs of their commands; authorize introduction of PPEDs into any DON spaces located outside the homeland or in Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities (SCIFs) (see REF C); or apply to PEDs issued by the DON for official business. 4. Discussion. The proliferation of PPEDs in the form of wearable technology has increased dramatically since the introduction of wearable heart rate monitors in the 1980s. Today's portable electronic activity monitoring devices, (e.g., fitness, communication, and medical) offer a wide range of personal, professional, and health benefits. However, these devices may pose security risks to DON information and information systems. This message specifically identifies capabilities associated with PPEDs that are permitted in DON spaces where collateral classified information is processed, transmitted, stored, or discussed in order to allow PPED use while minimizing risk to DON information. It also lays the groundwork for future DON wireless policies. 5. Action. Effective immediately, all DON personnel using PPEDs in DON spaces where collateral classified information is processed, transmitted, stored, or discussed must comply with the requirements and responsibilities cited below: a. PPEDs are permitted: (1) If commercially obtained in the U.S. or through a U.S. military exchange and assigned a Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Identifier denoting compliance with the limits for a Class B digital device designated by the FCC, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules, per REF D. (2) If they contain only vendor-supplied software and receive only updates that do not add any features or capabilities prohibited in this message. (3) If they have any or all of the following: Bluetooth, Global Positioning System (GPS) (RECEIVE-ONLY), accelerometer, altimeter, gyroscope, heart monitor, vibration, and/or NFC capabilities. (4) If they have password/pin protections enabled and have up-to-date anti-virus software protection installed, where those capabilities exist. b. PPEDs are prohibited: (1) If they contain cellular and/or Wi-Fi transceivers, or other technologies not permitted in para 5.a. of this ALNAV. (2) If they have photographic, video capture/recording, microphone, and/or audio recording capabilities. (3) From being connected to any government information system either directly or indirectly using wired or wireless accessories (e.g., Bluetooth dongles and charging cables). (4) If they have removable media installed. (5) If they have the capability to perform radio frequency transmissions at greater than 100 milliwatts (mW) Equivalent Isotropically Radiated Power (EIRP). Where feasible, EIRP shall be determined using FCC data. c. Commanding Officers: (1) Ensure dissemination and enforcement of this policy, employing either technical monitoring per REFs E and F or through physical checks, spot checks, and/or physical searches. (2) Ensure compliance with the security incident reporting requirements of REFs B, G, H and I. DON personnel who knowingly and willfully violate the requirements in this message are subject to preliminary inquiry and incident reporting in the Joint Personnel Adjudication System, potential loss of information system access, and possible punitive or administrative action. (3) May grant interim approval for medically related PPEDs when the capabilities they possess are prohibited by this message. In those instances, the Navy or USMC Authorizing Official must be notified within 30 days of device make/model, the capability presenting risk, and the proposed mitigation. d. DON personnel: (1) Ensure PPEDs meet the criteria in para 5.a, prior to introducing them into areas where collateral classified information is processed, transmitted, stored, or discussed. (2) Ensure the CO has not levied additional restrictions or prohibitions prior to introducing PPEDS in DON spaces where collateral classified information is processed, transmitted, stored, or discussed. (3) Obtain approval, per para 5.c(3) of this ALNAV, for any medically related PPEDs prior to introduction into areas where collateral classified information is processed, transmitted, stored, or discussed. 6. This ALNAV remains in effect until incorporated in future DON wireless policy and REF G for safeguarding and reporting requirements. 7. Released by Ray Mabus, Secretary of the Navy.// BT NNNN UNCLASSIFIED//

UNCLASSIFIED// ROUTINE R 291916Z MAR 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 079/16 MSGID/GENADMIN/CNO WASHINGTON DC/N1/MAR// SUBJ/ESTABLISHMENT OF THE OCEANOGRAPHY CHIEF WARRANT OFFICER DESIGNATOR 780X// REF/A/MSG/CNO WASHINGTON DC/N1/171307ZSEP12// REF/B/MSG/CNO WASHINGTON DC/N1/061959ZJUL15// NARR/REF A IS NAVADMIN 281/12, ADVANCED CHANGE NOTICE TO OPNAVINST 1420.1B CHAPTER SEVEN, LIMITED DUTY OFFICER AND CHIEF WARRANT OFFICER APPLICATION INSTRUCTION AND POLICY. REF B IS NAVADMIN 156/15, FY-17 ACTIVE-DUTY LIMITED DUTY OFFICER AND CHIEF WARRANT OFFICER IN-SERVICE PROCUREMENT BOARDS.// RMKS/1. This NAVADMIN announces the establishment of the Oceanography Chief Warrant Officer (CWO) designator, 780X. 2. In order to meet the increasing demand for officers with specific technical meteorology and oceanography knowledge, skills, and abilities, the Secretary of the Navy has approved the establishment of the Oceanography CWO Designator. Composed of Warrant Officers in the ranks of CWO2 (W-2) through CWO5 (W-5), this program provides a deliberate means of identifying, developing, and commissioning technically proficient Sailors to provide environmental support for the most sophisticated and diverse Naval platforms in history. 3. The establishment of the Oceanography CWO Program will coincide with the disestablishment of the Oceanography Limited Duty Officer (LDO) Program and associated designator 680X. Officers in the Oceanography LDO program will continue to be afforded promotion and growth opportunity, and are encouraged to off-ramp, via lateral transfer, to the Oceanography designator 180X when eligible. 4. In addition to the eligibility criteria outlined in references (a) and (b), Sailors must have previously qualified as Aerographers Mate Forecasters (NEC 7412). 5. The first selection of eligible candidates for this designator will occur in the FY-18 In-service Procurement Board. 6. Points of contact are: CDR Christi Montgomery, Oceanography Community Manager, BUPERS 317E, (901) 874-2461/DSN 882 or e-mail christi.montgomery(at)navy.mil, and CWO5 Elizabeth Rivera, CWO Community Manager, BUPERS 319, (901) 874-2464/DSN 882 or e-mail elizabeth.rivera1(at)navy.mil. 7. Released by Vice Admiral W. F. Moran, N1.// BT #0001 NNNN UNCLASSIFIED//

UNCLASSIFIED ROUTINE R 291830Z MAR 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 078/16 MSGID/GENADMIN/CNO WASHINGTON DC/N1/MAR// SUBJ/FY-17 SEAMAN TO ADMIRAL-21 PROGRAM ANNOUNCEMENT// REF/A/DOC/OPNAV/14DEC09// REF/B/MSG/CNO WASHINGTON DC/221403ZMAR13// NARR/REF A IS OPNAVINST 1420.1B, ENLISTED TO OFFICER COMMISSIONING PROGRAMS APPLICATION ADMINISTRATIVE MANUAL. REF B IS NAVADMIN 070/13, NUCLEAR TRAINED SAILOR APPLICATIONS TO OFFICER COMMISSIONING PROGRAMS.// RMKS/1. This NAVADMIN solicits applications and provides guidance for the FY-17 Seaman to Admiral-21 (STA-21) Commissioning Program. 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-17 STA-21 Program is 1 July 2016. 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 2016. No additional documents can be added after this date. The selection board is scheduled to convene in September 2016, and the selectees will be announced via NAVADMIN. 4. The following target options and core are open for application for the FY-17 Selection Board: Surface Warfare (SWO), SWO/ED, Nuclear (Surface/Sub), Special Warfare, Explosive Ordnance Disposal, Naval Flight Officer, Pilot, Civil Engineering Corps, Nurse Corps, and Oceanography (OCEANO). 5. The following target options have zero select opportunity for FY-17: Human Resources, Intelligence, Information Warfare, Information Professional, Medical Corps, Supply Corps, Surface Warfare Officer/Information Professional (SWO/IP), 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 (335X, 336X, 338X, or 339X). This option is a change to the previous years eligibility policy. Sailors who are serving as a staff member or student in the Navy Nuclear Power Training pipeline are also eligible, as they have been in previous years. All applicants 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 Nuclear Program Authorization (PA150A) dated December 2015 for more specific information and all other requirements to apply for the program. Additionally, all applicants must receive conditional release, per reference (b), from the Nuclear Enlisted Community Manager (OPNAV N133D). 7. The following information addresses lessons learned from the FY-16 STA-21 selection process and board. This information is provided to preclude common errors: a. Of the 423 applications received for FY-16, only 315 were board eligible. A total of 50 were selected to participate in the FY-16 STA-21 Program. b. Each year, packages are not considered due to non-qualifying Scholastic Aptitude Test/American College Test (SAT/ACT) test scores, missing commanding officer (CO) endorsement/recommendation, recent non-judicial punishment, missing physical fitness assessment (PFA) cycles, missing or illegible submission of documents, and not meeting program age or PFA requirements. 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, 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 or her endorsement. e. An interview board and nomination review board shall be conducted in accordance 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. Within the last year, applicants must have passed the PFA, to include body composition assessment and the physical readiness test with performance in the good category. For applicants who received a waiver on the most recent PRT, points will be awarded from the most recent observed score from the latest full test taken within a year of application (i.e. Fall 2015 and Spring 2016). A grade of satisfactory or failure of the above two required PRTs will make the applicant ineligible. h. Qualifying SAT/ACT scores are required. Include any additional recommendations, qualifications, or other accomplishments as a part of the package. i. It is recommended that the command retain a copy of the entire application package. The command copy should not be given to the applicant. 8. Mail completed applications to: Commander Naval Service Training Command (OD2/STA 21) 250 Dallas Street Ste A Pensacola FL 32508-5268 9. For questions, specific details, eligibility criteria, application requirements, and selection procedures, refer to reference (a), contact your command career counselor, or visit the STA-21 website at http://www.sta- 21.navy.mil for the most up-to-date information. 10. Point of contact is Naval Service Training Command, STA-21 Program Officer, at (850) 452-9563/DSN 459 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 W. F. Moran, N1.// BT #0001 NNNN UNCLASSIFIED//