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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/

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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//

Active Cycle 229 2016 E9 Advancement Quotas (PDF) FY 2017 Master Chief Quotas Released

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This NAVADMIN provides guidance for administration of Cycle 099 Navy-wide advancement examinations (NWAE) for advancement in rate of Selected Reserve (SELRES) personnel. a. SELRES exams will be administered in August 2016. 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, the educational services officers (ESOs) must follow the pre-exam preparation requirements in the exam verbatim located at https://prod.neas.netc.navy.mil or https://www.nko.navy.mil; under the Career Management link, select Navy Advancement Center/Command Info/Command Advancement Resources. 2. Eligibility Requirements. Advancement candidate eligibility requirements are found in reference (a), chapter 2 with the following information specific only to Cycle 099: a. SELRES candidates must meet all basic eligibility requirements no later than 31 July 2016 to be considered as a candidate. Candidates who do not meet the eligibility requirements are ineligible for Cycle 099 NWAE and shall not be administered an advancement examination. b. The terminal eligibility date used to compute time-in-rate (TIR) is 1 January 2017. c. The minimum TIR date must be on or before: E6 - 1 January 2014 E5 - 1 January 2016 E4 - 1 July 2016 d. E6 candidate TIR requirements for early promote Sailors can be waived for one year with commanding officer/officer in charge approval. e. High year tenure (HYT) date or approved HYT waiver must be effective 1 January 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 Department of Defense (DoD) Central Adjudication Facility or the commanding officer's interim clearance must have been granted before 1 August 2016. 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, AZ, CTI, CTN, CTR, CTT, EOD, ET, FC, GM, HT, IC, IS, IT, LN, MA, MC, 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 July 2016. 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: E6 exam - 1 August 2013 to 31 July 2016 E5 exam - 1 June 2015 to 31 July 2016 E4 exam - 1 January 2016 to 31 July 2016 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). 3. 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 (d) for IA Sailors who are pending deployment to, or are deployed to and operating in, a congressionally designated combat zone/approved contingency operations areas. 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) Web 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 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 13 June 2016. c. Exam ordering for non-SCI exams begins 29 May 2016. ESOs must verify TIR eligibility lists on NEAS Web during the following time periods: (1) Initial TIR lists will be available 29 May to 21 June 2016. (2) Additional TIR lists will be available 22 June to 26 July 2016. Deadline to order SELRES exams is 6 September 2016. (3) Exams required after the TIR list has closed as well as exams for prior service reenlistment eligibility - reserve Sailors are 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 099 exam and not the Cycle 232 exam. e. When an exam is not used during the normally scheduled event, do not destroy the exam prior to 1 October 2016. 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 September 2016. Ensure reason for requested delay is included. f. ESOs must verify the exam order status 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 and Technology Center. 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 or visit https://www.nko.navy.mil; under the Career Management link, select Navy Advancement Center/Command Info/Command Advancement Resources. b. ESOs must check the exam toteboard on NEAS Web, https://prod.neas.netc.navy.mil/Public/Toteboard.aspx often to ensure answer sheets have been received and processed. c. The deadline for regular cycle administration is 31 August 2016. Approved late exams must be administered no later than 30 September 2016. d. A detailed discrepancy list will be maintained on NEAS. For guidance on correcting discrepancies via encrypted e-mail, refer to reference (a), chapter 7. e. Refer to reference (d) regarding procedures for missed exam cycle for E4-E6 IA candidates. Missed exam cycle considerations are not an automatic process. Commands must submit the command letter of transmittal and worksheet or answer sheet. 5. Exam Results: a. E4-E6 results will be provided via BUPERS 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 on Navy Knowledge Online (NKO); under the Career Management link, select Navy Advancement Center/My Advancement. 6. Any additional information regarding this cycle will be posted on NEAS Web. 7. POCs: a. NPC Customer Service Center at 866-U-ASK-NPC/866-827-5672 or via e- mail at uasknpc(at)navy.mil. b. SCI exam questions and orders, 850-473-5867/5874, 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 (exam verbatim, advancement manual, and other related documents) visit NEAS Web at https://prod.neas.netc.navy.mil or NKO website at https://www.nko.navy.mil; under the Career Management link, select Navy Advancement Center/Command Info. 9. This NAVADMIN will remain in effect until superseded or canceled, whichever occurs first. 10. Released by Vice Admiral W. F. Moran, N1.// BT #0001 NNNN UNCLASSIFIED//

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Have a great weekend

The questions on Navy advancement exams are pulled from exam banks that are maintained by rating Chief Petty Officers during Advancement Exam Readiness Reviews. A typical rating exam bank will have approximately 3000 questions, and each rating's exam bank supports E4-E7 exam development. Questions have to be tied to rating Occupational Standards and must fit the test plan designed by the rating subject matter experts. Most importantly, each question must meet psychometric standards and statistical parameters. For example, when a question is answered correctly by all candidates, that question is thrown out and not used again. NAC exam standards require each question to identify the most knowledgeable Sailors. Similarly, a question that all Sailors get wrong will be thrown out. There are no trick questions, and each question is tied to a rating reference. That's why you should use the NAC bibliography only for exam preparation, because the BIB is exam specific and lists the exact references that were used to verify the questions on your exam.

It's okay. The rule of thumb is if the title were to have "Active" then the inclination would be to that group. What happens a lot is someone will make a reserve forum because they have legit questions specific to that group and are trying to be polite or whatnot. But then everyone will migrate back to the thread that has the most action. Once in awhile I'll just merge both because the other becomes dead. Complicated so no need for apologies but the important thing is that unless specified no one is excluded. (sometimes I've had an "active" "general" and "reserves" thread which is overkill and I merge them.) By the way, appreciate your posts

This thread is for both active and reserves...

A small number of Chief Petty Officer candidates did not receive a minimum Final Multiple Score (FMS) or exam Standard Score (SS) on their profile sheet. The reason - candidates who fail the exam do not get an FMS or SS. Even though Navy exams are not pass/fail, like a high school or A-school test, it is possible to "fail" a Navy advancement exam. To eliminate the guess potential, a candidate is removed from competition for advancement if his/her raw score (number of questions answered correctly) falls below the cut score standard for each paygrade. The idea is that Sailors can answer at least 1/4 of the items on the exam by guessing.

The Navy Advancement Center now has the Bibs available on the COOL website - CAC card no longer required. For those who do not need the Bibs anymore but have Sailors working for them, this is a great opportunity to let them know and have them get a copy on the COOL website. Direct Access Navy Advancement Exam Bibliographies on Navy COOL Website Link on NavyAdvancement.com with instructions. Bibliography for Advancement in Rate | Bibs

PENSACOLA, Fla. (NNS) -- From the pool of approximately 33,000 first class petty officers who took the chief's test, 19,170 Sailors are now selection-board eligible for the fiscal year 2017 active duty and full time support Chief Petty Officer Selection Boards, officials announced March 11. Sailors who took the cycle 230 E7 exam can find out if they made the board by checking their profile sheets via the Navy Advancement Center (NAC) portal on Navy Knowledge Online (NKO). Reserve component answer sheets for cycle 098 are currently being processed by NAC and those selection board eligibility results should be out in early April. "The process to identify which Sailors are selection board eligible starts with the Final Multiple Score (FMS), which consists of only two factors for chief candidates -- eval performance mark average and exam standard score," said Master Chief Electronics Technician Nuclear Power (SS) James Berhalter, command master chief for the Naval Education and Training Professional Development and Technology Center. "Once the FMS is calculated for each candidate, the Advancement Center rank orders Sailors in each rating." The FMS performance factor is calculated using the Sailor's advancement recommendations within the time period specified for that cycle. The FMS exam standard score is a numerical representation of rating knowledge compared to peers taking the same exam. Only the advancement candidates that fall in the top 60 percent of each rating, plus selection board waivers, are considered by the chief selection board. There are 461 selection board waivers for cycle 230, which include candidates who serve in a Congressionally-designated combat zone. According to Navy Personnel Command (NPC) Force Master Chief (SW/AW) Tuck Williams, making board is a significant accomplishment, but there are additional steps to the process to earn those anchors. "These board-eligible Sailors now have an opportunity to ensure their Official Military Personnel File (OMPF) is correct and up to date with their latest evaluations, awards and other appropriate information," said Williams. "The selection board reviews this information so it benefits the Sailor for it to be correct." Sailors can review their OMPF online by selecting the "OMPF - My Record" link under the BUPERS Online (BOL) Application Menu Log available at www.bol.navy.mil. The selection board will also review each candidate's personnel summary record (PSR) parts I, II and III. Sailors can view their PSR by logging into BOL using the link above. Sailors may provide new information to the board that is not currently in the OMPF. Instructions on how to submit a letter to the board can be found on www.npc.navy.mil under boards/active duty enlisted/general information. Letters to the board must be received at NPC by April 25 for the Reserve component board and May 31 for the active-component board. Specific details, including mailing addresses for letters to the board, timelines and additional information can be found in NAVADMIN 014/16 and under the selection board tab available at www.npc.navy.mil. The FTS and Reserve component Selection Boards are scheduled to convene May 16 and the active-component selection board is scheduled to convene June 20. The active-component Chief Petty Officer Board is the largest selection board conducted in the Navy and typically lasts four weeks. After the selection board reviews the records of all eligible candidates and selects the best and fully-qualified Sailors based on the precept, the results are forwarded to the Chief of Naval Personnel for final approval. For more information on the Navy Advancement Center and the Naval Education and Training Professional Development and Technology Center, visit: https://www.netc.navy.mil/netc/netpdtc/Default.htm

PENSACOLA, Fla. (NNS) -- Sailors preparing for advancement examinations can now access their bibliographies (BIBs) without the need for a Common Access Card (CAC), as the Navy Advancement Center added the active duty and Reserve BIBs to the Navy Credentialing Opportunities Online (COOL) website March 14. While it will still be possible to link to the BIBs through the Navy Knowledge Online (NKO) website, which requires a CAC, adding a BIB portal on Navy COOL allows access through any internet-capable computer or mobile device. "A common theme running through the Sailor feedback we receive is that much of the preparation for advancement exams is done at home, away from work," said Master Chief Electronics Technician, Nuclear Power (SS) James Berhalter, command master chief for the Naval Education and Training Professional Development and Technology Center (NETPDTC). "Having the public-facing BIBs will make figuring out what references to use for exam preparation significantly easier." The BIBs pages on Navy COOL will provide both active duty and Reserve Sailors a link to the exam bibliography listings specific to their rating and rank, offering virtual 'one-stop shopping' for Sailors to know what publications to use to get ready for exams. The BIBs reference pages list the material subject matter experts use to develop the tests during the Advancement Exam Readiness Reviews. "It's important that Sailors review their BIBs before every exam," said Berhalter. "Each cycle's exams are different, and the BIBs listed through Navy COOL and on NKO are tailored specifically for that exam cycle. If a Sailor is relying on BIBs from past exams, then he or she may miss some important references. Publications and instructions are also constantly being updated, so it's important to have the information that corresponds to that specific cycle's exam." The Navy COOL links will contain the same content accessed through NKO, including BIBs for substitute exams, as well as rating-specific topics and subtopics which provide an exam content outline unique to each enlisted rating. Updates to BIBs will also be reflected simultaneously on Navy COOL. Navy COOL Program Manager Keith Boring said that adding BIBs to the website helps the popular destination become even more functional. "The goal of Navy COOL is to help today's Sailors become a stronger, more professional workforce and assisting them in advancement exam preparation is the epitome of that goal," said Boring. "This is one more valuable tool we offer our 21st Century Sailors." To access the Advancement Exam Bibliographies section of Navy COOL, begin at the Department of the Navy COOL home page: www.cool.navy.mil/usn. Click on the 'Navy COOL' tab at the top right of the page, and under the 'Find and Select Related Credentials' tab, click on the 'Advancement Exam Bibliographies' dropdown on the left side page navigation. Then choose your rating and select 'Go'. The advancement exam bibliographies, topics and subtopics, FAQs and contact resources are found lower on the rating's COOL page. The Navy COOL office is located at the Center for Information Dominance (CID) on Naval Air Station Pensacola's Corry Station. For more information on Navy COOL, visit www.cool.navy.mil/usn/ NETPDTC, located at Saufley Field Pensacola, provides products and services that enable and enhance education, training, career development and personnel advancement throughout the Navy. Primary elements of the command include the Voluntary Education Department, the Navy Advancement Center and the Resources Management Department.

I have my fingers and toes crossed that you make it

Okay folks, stop lurking and set up an account. Blondie is buying the beer...

The Navy Advancement Center (NAC) is on track to publish individual profile sheets for Cycle 230's Selection Board Eligibility (SBE) status on Friday, March 11 at 0900 EST. Active Duty and Full Time Support Chief Petty Officer candidates must access their profile sheets on Friday from a .mil domain computer by going to NKO>Career Management>NAC>My Advancement>My Profiles.

Well, just saying it is something worth looking at but something the reporting seniors should definitely be aware of too...

They also have a strategy for "Unintentional air gaps" F. Letters to the Board. 1. Officers have to endorse any information provided to a board for which they are being considered, no matter how positive it is. 2. Officers should write to the board to clear up any questions. A letter to the President of the Board is required to be briefed before board members can cast their vote. 3. As a Reporting Senior, you can set the record straight in a letter of recommendation if a revised FITREP is not feasible. 12 This might be appropriate for an officer who did not get a detaching Kiss FITREP due to your error, an unintentional Air Gap or downward trend in trait average, or inconsistent or overly restrictive grading in early FITREPS during your tour.

The Navy Advancement Center is seeking Chiefs in the Machinist's Mate (Nuclear) rating for an upcoming Advancement Exam Readiness Review panel from April 11-16. NAC pays all travel and per diem. MMN Chiefs should submit a package using the links and information on NAC's NKO portal by going to NKO>Career Management>NAC>AERR for CPOs.

Thursday, more than 37,000 Active Duty, Full Time Support and Canvasser Recruiter E4s will take the Petty Officer Second Class advancement exam. The exam has 175 questions and is administered in a three-hour peirod. Answer sheets will be returned to the Navy Advancement Center for processing, and from that process each candidate will get an exam standard score (SS) which is a numerical representation of rating knowledge compared to peers taking the same exam. The SS is one element of the Final Multiple Score (FMS). The FMS is used to rank order candidates in each rating. Advancement opportunity is based on vacancies in each rating. Results will be released around Memorial Day. Scoring Percentage E4-E5: PMA = Performance Mark Average 36% SS = Standard Score 45% ED = Education 2% SIPG = Service in Paygrade 1% PNA = Pass Not Advance 9% AWD = Awards 6% IA = Individual Augmentee 1%

V. 1. Detachment FITREPs and “Air gaps” of the FITREP 201 (LDO EDITION) sheds a little light on the term “Air gaps”.

I really don't think that is the case. The Convening order discusses the date and location of the meeting (convene) and selection standards. The Precepts provide the function and general guidance for selecting candidates to the rank of CPO. It includes leadership, area tours, history of assignments, review of records and adverse information among other things. This is a must read for anyone who is going up for Chief. The link you provided is for SCPO and MCPO but I used the CPO information instead because the topic of this discussion is "FY 17 Chief Selection Board".