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Prompted by a letter from George Washington, the Continental Congress voted on October 13, 1775, to arm two sailing vessels with carriage and swivel guns in the hope of intercepting British supplies—an event now celebrated as the birth of the Navy. Two hundred forty years later, explore some surprising facts about the seafaring branch of the U.S. armed forces, from its humble beginnings during the Revolutionary War to its arrival as a world powerhouse.

Sailors who took the August Reserve Cycle 097 or September Active Duty Cycle 228 advancement exam can expect to see results around Thanksgiving. Why does it take so long? The Navy Advancement Center has to receive and process at least 95% of the Fleet answer sheets before pressing forward with exam scoring. At this time, answer sheet returns are on schedule, and we expect to provide Navy manning planners with test passer information over the next two weeks.

The Navy Advancement Center (NAC) posted the E4-E6 Active Duty and Full Time Support exam bibliographies (BIBs) on Navy Knowledge Online (NKO). Under the career management tab on NKO, select the NAC link. Then, select the BIB shortcut under the My Advancement section. BIBs are rating and paygrade specific.

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (NNS) -- One-hundred-one Sailors assigned to Navy Expeditionary Combat Command advanced to the next pay grade through the Meritorious Advancement Program (MAP), as of Sept. 25. MAP is part of the Navy's on-going talent management initiatives used to empower the command triad to advance their top performing Sailors. MAP provides commands the opportunity to recognize their best Sailors, advancing them when they are ready for the next level of responsibility, according to NAVADMIN 141/15. Master Chief Navy Career Counselor Dianalyn Galiza, assigned to NECC, discussed the importance of MAP to promote and retain high quality performers throughout the force. "MAP is a necessary tool for leadership to keep Sailors inspired, it displays another pathway for Sailors to attack an opportunity and continue to excel in our Navy," said Galiza. Logistics Specialist 2nd Class (EXW) Danielle Johnson, assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Expeditionary Support Unit (ESU) 2, expressed appreciation for her command's support in recognizing her contributions. "Being selected by my command for this advancement showed me that they not only recognize the work that I do but that they believe in what I am capable of achieving if given the opportunity," said Johnson, one of four from EODESU 2 to be advanced. "I look forward to proving to everyone just how right they were." NECC is an enduring war fighting force providing sea-to-shore and inland operating environment capabilities across the full range of military operations that is focused on delivering combat effective expeditionary forces ready for worldwide operations now and into the future.

As the Navy closes in on its 240th birthday, it has reached a milestone: Only one ship remaining in its fleet has ever sunk an enemy vessel—and it’s the USS Constitution, which earned the nickname “Old Ironsides” for withstanding British bombardment during the War of 1812.

The Reserve component Navy-wide advancement exams for Cycle 098 were announced in NAVADMIN 228/15. Reserve exams for this advancement cycle will be administered on drill weekends in February 2016. Bibliographies listing all references used to verify exam questions are posted on NAC's NKO portal. Eligible candidates should compute their performance mark average (PMA) using all evaluations in the current rank with an ending date that falls within the following time periods: E4 exam - 1 June 2015 to 31 January 2016 E5 exam - 1 February 2015 to 31 January 2016 E6 exam - 1 February 2013 to 31 January 2016 E7 exam - 1 February 2013 to 31 December 2015 For more information regarding the Final Multiple Score used to rank order candidates, refer to NAVADMIN 114/14 and BUPERSINST 1430.16F. RTTUZYUW RHOIAAA0001 2651532-UUUU--RHSSSUU. ZNR UUUUU R 221526Z SEP 15 FM CNO WASHINGTON DC TO NAVADMIN INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC BT UNCLAS NAVADMIN 228/15 SUBJ/FEBRUARY 2016 CYCLE 098 NAVY-WIDE EXAMINATIONS FOR ADVANCEMENT OF SELECTED RESERVE PERSONNEL TO E4 THROUGH E7// MSGID/GENADMIN/CNO WASHINGTON DC/N1/SEP// 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 provides guidance for administration of Cycle 098 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 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, educational services officers (ESOs) must follow the pre-exam preparation requirements in the exam verbatim located at either 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. For all E4-E7 candidates, eligibility requirements are found in reference (a), chapter 2 with the following information specific only to Cycle 098: a. Candidates must meet the basic eligibility requirements outlined in chapter 2 of reference (a) prior to 1 February 2016 to be considered as a candidate. Candidates who do not meet the eligibility requirements are ineligible for Cycle 098 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 2016 and for E7 is 1 January 2017. c. The minimum TIR date must be on or before: E7 - 1 January 2014 E6 - 1 July 2013 E5 - 1 July 2015 E4 - 1 January 2016 d. E6 and E7 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 for E4-E6 must be effective 1 July 2016 or later. HYT date or approved HYT waiver for E7 must be effective 1 September 2016 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 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, AT, 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 January 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: E4 exam - 1 June 2015 to 31 January 2016 E5 exam - 1 February 2015 to 31 January 2016 E6 exam - 1 February 2013 to 31 January 2016 E7 exam - 1 February 2013 to 31 December 2015 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. 3. Rating Specific Information. a. To be eligible for advancement to E7, (1) Air Traffic Controllers (AC) must possess a valid FAA 7220-1 ATCS Certificate and meet requirements established in NAVMED P-117. (2) Aerographers Mate (AG) must have the 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 (ND) 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 (AT) personnel. Administer ATI examinations for intermediate maintenance personnel and ATO 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. The Electronics Technician (ET) rating has a separate exam for ETR, ETV and ET. The Machinists Mate (MM) rating has a separate exam for MME, MMW, and MM. Administer the appropriate examination in accordance with the applicable NEC: (1) ETR - NEC 14BH, 14HH, 14RO, 14TO, 14CM, 14TM, 14EM, 14RM (2) ETV - NEC 14NM, 14NO, 14NV, 14SM, 14TK, 14XM, 14NP, 14GM, 14XO (3) MME - NEC 4230, 4231, 4234 (4) MMW - NEC 4232, 4233, 4235 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 (d) 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 the NEAS website 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 (DoDAAC) 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 2016. c. Exam ordering for non-SCI exams begins 30 November 2015. ESOs must verify TIR eligibility lists on the NEAS website during the following time periods: (1) Initial TIR lists will be available 30 November 2015 to 8 December 2015. (2) Additional TIR lists will be available 9 December 2015 to 24 January 2016. (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. (4) The deadline for late exam orders is 4 March 2016. 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 098 exam and not the Cycle 230 or 231 exams. e. When an exam is not used during the normally scheduled event, do not destroy the exam prior to 1 April 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 March 2016. Ensure reason for requested delay is included. f. ESOs must verify the exam order at the "View Previous Exam Orders" link via NEAS within 14 days of placing examination orders. If discrepancies are noted, contact Naval Education and Training Professional Development and Technology Center (NETPDTC). 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 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 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. NETPDTC (N321) is the approving authority for all late exams. d. The deadline to administer regular exams is 29 February 2016. Approved late exams must be administered no later than 31 March 2016. 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 (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. g. Refer to reference (d) 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 online 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 (ESVR) for accuracy before frocking and 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 NETPDTC (N321), info PERS-812/802, requesting invalidation for candidates no longer eligible or no longer recommended for advancement. Withdrawal of advancement must be documented per reference (a), paragraph 721.b. d. Individual Sailors may view/download their profile sheet on Navy Knowledge Online (NKO); under the Career Management link, select Navy Advancement Center/My Advancement. 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 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@navy.mil or sfly_N321 _discrepanc@navy.mil. 9. For further information (Exam Verbatim, Advancement Manual, and other related documents) visit the NEAS website at https://prod.neas.netc.navy.mil or the NKO website at https://www.nko.navy.mil; underthe Career Management link, select Navy Advancement Center/Command Info. 10. This NAVADMIN will remain in effect until superseded or canceled, whichever occurs first. 11. Released by Vice Admiral W. F. Moran, N1.// BT #0001 NNNN UNCLASSIFIED//

WASHINGTON – "The Navy and Marines have never shone more brightly than this morning," General of the Army Douglas S. MacArthur said as he observed the amphibious assault from the sea at Inchon, Korea, September 15, 1950. The landing was a stunning success, but the war slogged on for another three years.

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The Navy Advancement Center gathers all elements of the Final Multiple Score (FMS) to rank order each candidate against all other advancement candidates in the same rating. The Performance Mark Average (PMA) and Awards factors are taken directly from your answer sheet, the standard score (SS) is calculated based on your rating knowledge standing, and the remaining FMS factors are pulled from authoritative databases. Advancement opportunity is determined in each rating by vacancies at the next-higher paygrade. Quotas will be set in November, and you can expect advancement results to be released for the August Reserve (097) and September Active Duty (228) cycles around Thanksgiving.

Newly selected Chief Petty Officers will be paid over 12 pay increments beginning in September. Pay increments are based on seniority within each rating and across the Navy. No less than three percent are advanced each month for the first 11 months, with the majority of new Chiefs being advanced in August 2016. The Navy Enlisted Advancement System fair-shares pay dates based on rating size, so larger ratings advance more candidates than do small ratings as increments are processed.

WASHINGTON (NNS) -- Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Jonathan W. Greenert delivered remarks to family, friends and chief petty officers as 44 new chief petty officers were pinned at an official pinning ceremony held at the Navy Memorial in Washington, D.C., Sept. 16. "Today you joined the Chiefs Mess," said Greenert. "It is the foundation of our warfighting and warfighting is first in our Navy, but remember, you are still the technical experts we depend on and look to for leadership." This was the 122nd class of chief petty officers to join the Chiefs Mess, following a long legacy of senior enlisted leadership. More than 4,000 petty officers fleet wide were accepted into the Chief's Mess today. "Today is the happiest day to put on the anchors and become a chief," said Chief Personnel Specialist Han Peng. "It's a big step and milestone for us. We are going to assume a lot of responsibility leading our junior Sailors and junior officers." The pinning ceremony is a tradition unique to the Navy, which dates back to 1893 when the chief petty officer pay grade was created. The ceremony signifies a new position of leadership and responsibility.

The Navy-wide advancement exams for Sailors eligible to advance to petty officer third class will be administered Thursday, September 17th. Exams are made up of 175 questions, of which 25 questions are professional military knowledge and 150 are occupational. Candidates award and performance mark average information is entered on the answer sheets and returned to the Navy Advancement Center for scanning and processing.

Advancement eligible E3-E5 Reserve personnel can now download their February 2016 exam bibliographies on NAC's NKO portal . Bibliographies are exam specific and list the reference material used to verify all the questions on your exam.

UNCLASSIFIED// ROUTINE R 011851Z SEP 15 FM CNO WASHINGTON DC TO NAVADMIN INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC BT UNCLAS NAVADMIN 209/15 MSGID/GENADMIN/CNO WASHINGTON DC/N1/SEP// SUBJ/FY-17 NAVY ACTIVE-DUTY AND RESERVE E9, E8, AND E7 SELECTION BOARD MEMBERSHIP NOMINATIONS// REF/A/DOC/BUPERS/10SEP14// AMPN/REF A IS BUPERSINST 1401.5B, SUPPLEMENTAL GUIDANCE FOR U.S. NAVY SELECTION BOARDS.// RMKS/1. This NAVADMIN announces the solicitation of enlisted selection board participants for the FY-17 Navy Active-Duty and Reserve master chief, senior chief, and chief petty officer selection boards. The experience gained from exposure to the selection board process is critical to a master chiefs success as a leader. Every master chief petty officer, not otherwise restricted from participating in an enlisted selection board is strongly encouraged to volunteer to serve as a member on a FY-17 enlisted selection board. 2. FY-17 enlisted board schedule: Reserve E9/E8 (combined) 29 February through 11 March 2016 Active-Duty E9 28 March through 8 April 2016 Active-Duty E8 18 April through 6 May 2016 Reserve E7 16 May through 3 June 2016 Active-Duty E7 20 June through 15 July 2016 3. Due dates for member and recorder applications to be received by PERS-805: Reserve E9/E8 (combined) - 4 December 2015 Active-Duty E9 - 18 December 2015 Active-Duty E8 - 28 January 2016 Reserve E7 - 25 February 2016 Active-Duty E7 - 25 March 2016 4. Prior to submitting an application, review reference (a) found at the following link: http://www.public.navy.mil/bupers- npc/reference/instructions/bupersinstructions/documents/1401.5B.pdf In addition to membership criteria contained in reference (a) and on the application form (NAVPERS 1400/2), the following also applies to selection board nominees: a. Shall not have a relative (defined in reference (a)) serving on the same board in any capacity. b. All Navy relatives (active or reserve) must be listed on the application form along with their rank/rate even if not board eligible. c. Shall not have been a member of the same board in the previous year. 5. Additional information pertaining to selection board membership: a. Frocked master chiefs may participate as selection board members and are strongly encouraged to do so. b. In select circumstances, Navy Personnel Command (NPC) may provide permanent change of station (PCS) order modifications if an applicant with PCS orders is selected to serve on an enlisted selection board. Selected board members should contact LCDR Matthew Langreck at (901) 874-4162 or via e-mail at matthew.langreck(at)navy.mil if this applies. Do not contact your detailer directly as they may be eligible before the board. c. Active-Duty and Reserve component master chiefs are encouraged to apply for any of the above boards. There are no restrictions preventing one component from serving on a board of the other. d. Senior chief petty officers and chief petty officers (to include frocked) may serve as recorders on any of the above boards that they or a close relative are not eligible. In addition, senior chief petty officers may apply to be a member on either the Reserve or Active-Duty E7 boards. Petty officers (E6 and below) may not serve on the boards in any capacity, no exceptions. 6. The application form (NAVPERS 1400/2) can be downloaded from the NPC web site at http://www.public.navy.mil/bupers- npc/reference/forms/Pages/default.aspx 7. The signed application must be endorsed by the members commanding officer (CO) and forwarded directly to their cognizant force/fleet master chief (FORCM/FLTCM). The FORCM/FLTCM will forward endorsed applications to Mr. Donald Marshall via e-mail at donald.p.marshall(at)navy.mil or will return the endorsed applications to the member so they send it personally. In rare circumstances where the applicant does not have or is assigned to a joint command without a FORCM/FLTCM, the application should be sent to Mr. Marshall by the commands senior enlisted leader (SEL), provided the SEL is not eligible for advancement on the board the applicant is submitting for. If you are unsure of your circumstance please contact Mr. Marshall. 8. Do not use request chits and do not forward applications through your commands administrative support personnel, including those of your command master chief (CMC), CO or those of your FORCM/FLTCM. This will compromise board membership and invalidate your application. Your application needs to go directly to your CMC. Forms received from or routed through individuals other than the applicant or their FORCM/FLTCM, except as specified in paragraph 7 above, will not be considered. 9. Board membership must be held in the strictest of confidence. Once you submit an application, Commander, Navy Personnel Command (CNPC) has ordered a policy of non-disclosure. Do not discuss your application or your selection, if chosen, to serve on a board with anyone other than your CO, reporting senior, CMC, chief of the boat if applicable, cognizant FORCM/FLTCM, or board support personnel at NPC. It is appropriate for a CMC to be told by a member in their command of that members board service. However, the CMC may not disclose their own service on a board to anyone other than the CO. Failure to adhere to this policy is a direct violation of the Uniform Code of Military Justice. It will result in removal from the board and possible administrative or disciplinary action by CNPC. 10. Careful consideration should be given to a nominees availability to serve as a selection board member. CO concurrence for the nominee to participate on a board is required. COs, CMCs, and the applicant should understand that once selected, the member is under official orders to the board and requests for removal from board duties will not be granted except in extreme cases as specified in reference (a). 11. Point of contact is Mr. Donald Marshall at (901) 874-3223/DSN 882 or via e-mail at donald.p.marshall(at)navy.mil 12. This NAVADMIN is canceled for record purposes on 30 September 2016. 13. Released by Vice Admiral W. F. Moran, N1.// BT #0001 NNNN UNCLASSIFIED//

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UNCLASSIFIED// REROUTE DETECTED ROUTINE R 191509Z AUG 15 PSN 637861K31 FM CNO WASHINGTON DC TO NAVADMIN BT UNCLAS NAVADMIN 196/15 MSGID/GENADMIN/CNO WASHINGTON DC/N1/AUG// SUBJ/FY-17 NAVY ACTIVE-DUTY AND RESERVE ENLISTED SELECTION BOARDS FOR MASTER CHIEF AND SENIOR CHIEF PETTY OFFICER// REF/A/DOC/BUPERS/2NOV07// REF/B/DOC/OPNAV/03JUN09// REF/C/MSG/SECNAV WASHINGTON DC/052044ZMAR13// REF/D/MSG/CNO WASHINGTON DC/192102ZNOV14// REF/E/DOC/BUPERS/01MAY15// NARR/REF A IS BUPERSINST 1430.16F, ADVANCEMENT MANUAL FOR THE ENLISTED PERSONNEL OF THE U.S. NAVY AND U.S. NAVY RESERVE. REF B IS OPNAVINST 1220.1D, CHANGING OR REMOVING PRIMARY NAVY ENLISTED CLASSIFICATION CODES FOR NUCLEAR PROPULSION PLANT OPERATORS. REF C IS ALNAV 015/13, PERSONNEL SECURITY INVESTIGATION SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS. REF D IS NAVADMIN 266/14 SENIOR ENLISTED ACADEMY. REF E IS BUPERSINST 1610.10D, NAVY PERFORMANCE EVALUATION SYSTEM. RMKS/1. This NAVADMIN provides guidance for eligibility, communication to the boards, and board membership or recorder application procedures regarding the FY-17 Navy Active-Duty and Reserve Enlisted Selection Boards for Master Chief and Senior Chief Petty Officer. The reserve board will consider personnel serving on active-duty as Full Time Support (FTS) and Selected Reserve (SELRES), to include those serving on voluntary and involuntary recall and mobilization orders. Mobilized Individual Ready Reserve (IRR) personnel are considered under the SELRES requirements for advancement. 2. Timeline a. 23 October 2015. Navy Personnel Command (NPC) (PERS-802) compiles and submits initial time-in-rate (TIR) eligibility list of candidates to Naval Education and Training Professional Development and Technology Center (NETPDTC) (N321). b. 13 November 2015. Examination Status Verification Reports (ESVR) will be available at: https://prod.neas.netc.navy.mil. c. 29 January 2016. Reserve Component (RC) E8/E9 board candidates changing ratings must be in their new rating to be considered as a candidate in the new rating. d. 8 February 2016. Letter to the board (LTB) deadline to the RC E8/9 selection board. e. 28 February 2016. Active Component (AC) E9 board candidates changing ratings must be in their new rating to be considered as a candidate in the new rating. f. 29 February 2016. RC E8/E9 selection board convenes. All eligibility requirements, to include any waivers, must have final approval prior to this date. g. 7 March 2016. LTB deadline to the AC E9 selection board. h. 11 March 2016. RC E8/E9 selection board scheduled to adjourn. i. 18 March 2016. AC E8 board candidates changing ratings must be in their new rating to be considered as a candidate in the new rating. j. 28 March 2016. AC E9 selection board convenes. All eligibility requirements, to include any waivers, must have final approval prior to this date. k. 28 March 2016. LTB deadline to the AC E8 selection board. l. 8 April 2016. AC E9 selection board scheduled to adjourn. m. 18 April 2016. AC E8 selection board convenes. All eligibility requirements, to include any waivers, must have final approval prior to this date. n. 6 May 2016. AC E8 selection board scheduled to adjourn. 3. Eligibility Criteria. Candidates must meet the eligibility requirements outlined in chapter 2 of reference (a) prior to the scheduled board convening date. Requirements achieved after the scheduled board convening date will be considered late and not entitle a candidate for an enlisted special selection board. The authoritative source to determine if a candidate is selection board eligible or not is the profile sheet. The AC/FTS/SELRES cycle is 229. Because eligibility status can change without direct notification, candidates should verify their profile sheet on a continuous basis up to the board convening date. Commands must verify their ESVR weekly. The ESVR is updated as changes are processed by PERS-802. If necessary, take the following actions per reference (a). a. If eligible candidates are not listed, mail or send an encrypted e- mail containing a completed Advancement in Rate or Change in Rating worksheet (NETPDTC 1430/3 Rev 06-14) along with a letter of transmittal to NETPDTC (N321) and info PERS-802. b. If listed candidates are ineligible or later become ineligible, submit a message to NETPDTC N321 and Navy Personnel Command (NAVPERSCOM) PERS-802 requesting invalidation of eligibility status and provide explanation for invalidation. Per reference (a) paragraph 721b, withdrawal of advancement recommendation must be completed and documented prior to message transmission. c. If candidates are validated in wrong competitive category, submit a message notification to NETPDTC N321 and NAVPERSCOM PERS-802 detailing the discrepancy. d. Sailors not selected to continue from a Senior Enlisted Continuation Board are ineligible for advancement. e. Candidates who do not have a recommendation for advancement on their most recent chief evaluation shall be invalidated. Evaluations that restore a recommendation for advancement must be made available to the selection board prior to the board convening date. f. Terminal eligibility date used to compute the TIR is 1 October 2016. The minimum TIR date must be on or before 01 July 2013. g. High Year Tenure (HYT) date or approved HYT waiver must be on or after 1 July 2016. h. Members who have submitted voluntary Fleet Reserve (FLTRES)/retired requests to NPC are not eligible. Voluntary FLTRES are those not mandated by HYT; requests due to HYT are eligible for advancement and selection board consideration provided their HYT date for the present paygrade is 1 July 2016 or later per reference (a). An approved or pending voluntary FLTRES/ retirement request must be successfully disapproved, canceled, or modified to an involuntary date prior to the board convening to render a candidate selection board eligible. i. Commissioning Programs. Candidates who have been selected for Seaman To Admiral (STA-21), 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. Commands are required to request those candidates be invalidated by PERS-802. Per reference (b), nuclear candidates will be assigned Navy Enlisted Classification (NEC) 3359/3389 upon transfer of a nuclear propulsion plant operator to a non-nuclear billet at sea or ashore, or to duty under instruction including special college education programs. Therefore, nuclear candidates transferred to a STA-21 duty station will not be selection board eligible. j. Security clearance requirements. Candidates in a rating requiring a security clearance must have a favorable investigation adjudication issued by the Department of Defense Central Adjudication Facility. If the candidates Commanding Officer (CO) grants an interim clearance, documentation must be received by PERS-802 prior to board convening. Refer to reference © for additional guidance. Once Sailors have a clearance they must maintain that clearance eligibility. Ratings requiring a security clearance are AC, AE, AG, AO, AT, 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. This guidance supersedes reference (a). k. Branch class (BRCL) and special program indicator (SPI) code. The Navy accounting status for BRCL 32 Sailors must be verified via the command's Enlisted Distribution Verification Report. BRCL 32 with a blank SPI code is an invalid Navy accounting status. Commands must correct the error via the Navy Standard Integrated Personnel System or the Sailor may seek relief via petitioning the Board for Correction of Naval Records. Sailors in this accounting status as of the board convening date will be invalidated. l. Competitive group specific eligibility requirements. Candidates must meet special requirements (citizenship, medical, etc.) for certain ratings as outlined in paragraph 204 of reference (a). Commands must verify and submit a message to NETPDTC N321 and NAVPERSCOM PERS-802 requesting invalidation of those selection board eligible Sailors who no longer meet the qualifications listed in reference (a) or below by the scheduled board convening date. (1) Air Traffic Controllers must possess a valid Federal Aviation Administration 7220-1 ATCS Certificate and meet requirements established in NAVMED P-117. (2) Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) personnel. To be eligible for advancement to E8 and E9, Sailors must hold the master EOD technician NEC (5337). (3) Navy Diver personnel. To be eligible for advancement to E8, Sailors must hold the first class diver NEC (5342) for group 2 or the master diver NEC (5341) for group 1. To be eligible for advancement to E9, Sailors must hold the master diver NEC (5341). (4) Nuclear trained personnel: (a) To be eligible for advancement to E8, submarine sailors in nuclear ratings must hold a supervisor NEC (3363, 3364, 3365, 3366). Personnel must also hold a nuclear qualified secondary NEC 3302 (engineering department master chief (EDMC)). A NAVPERS 1221/6 requesting a secondary NEC of 3302 must be submitted to OPNAV N133 by 8 April 2016. E-mail the NAVPERS 1221/6 and copy of qualification card to bullnuke(at)navy.mil via Force EDMC. Additional contact information is available via http://www.npc.navy.mil/bupers- npc/enlisted/community/nuclear/Pages/NuclearEnlistedPrograms.aspx. (b) To be eligible for advancement to E8, surface Sailors in nuclear ratings must hold a supervisor NEC (3393, 3394, 3395, 3396). © To be eligible for advancement to E9, submarine Sailors in nuclear ratings must hold a supervisor NEC (3363, 3364, 3365, 3366). Personnel must also hold a secondary NEC 3302 and have served or be currently serving as an EDMC of a submarine. Acceptable documentation of EDMC service for review by the advancement board includes an evaluation with "EDMC" in Block 29/41 or a letter from the CO via the member providing dates of EDMC service. Sailors without EDMC service documented in their service record must submit documentation with their LTB providing dates of EDMC service. (d) To be eligible for advancement to E9, surface Sailors in nuclear ratings must hold a supervisor NEC (3393, 3394, 3395, 3396), and must have served, or be currently serving as, a division leading chief petty officer (DLCPO) of a nuclear division at sea (reactor mechanical, reactor electrical, reactor controls, reactor propulsion, or reactor laboratories), reactor training division officer (RT DIVO) at sea, or leading crew chief (LCC) of a prototype. E8s who are billeted as Reactor Department Master Chief (RDMC) in lieu of DLCPO are also eligible for advancement to E9. Acceptable documentation of DLCPO, RT DIVO, LCC, or RDMC service for review by the advancement board includes an evaluation with DLCPO, RT DIVO, LCC, or RDMC in Block 29/41 or a letter from the CO via the member to the board providing dates of DLCPO, RT DIVO, LCC, or RDMC service. Sailors without DLCPO, RT DIVO, LCC, or RDMC service documented in their service record must submit documentation with their LTB providing dates of DLCPO, RT DIVO, LCC, or RDMC service. m. E9 eligibility requirement. Per reference (d), starting with the FY- 17 Senior Chief selection boards, all newly selected Senior Chiefs are required to complete the U.S. Navy Senior Enlisted Academy in Newport, Rhode Island or attend either the U.S. Air Force Senior Enlisted Academy, U.S. Marine Corps Senior Enlisted Academy, U.S. Coast Guard Senior Enlisted Academy, or the Joint Special Warfare Academy in order to be eligible for advancement to Master Chief. This means the first boards where Senior Enlisted Academy completion will be required for selection board eligibility is the FY-20 Master Chief selection boards. Senior Chiefs should plan accordingly. 4. Competitive Groups. It is the responsibility of the candidate and command to ensure that the candidate is listed in the correct competitive group and that any issue is identified and forwarded to PERS-802 prior to board convening. The below listed ratings are separated into competitive groups as appropriate for active/FTS components: a. Culinary Specialist (CS), Logistics Specialist (LS), Yeoman (YN) Group 1 - Submarine Group 2 - All Others b. Cryptologic Technician (Interpretive) Group 1 - Middle East and North Africa Group 2 - East and Far East Asia Group 3 - Latin and South America Group 4 - Eastern Europe c. Electrician's Mate Group 1 - Nuclear (Submarine) Group 2 - Nuclear (Surface) Group 3 - All Others d. Electronics Technician Group 1 - Submarine (Non-Nuclear NAV) Group 2 - Submarine (Non-Nuclear COM) Group 3 - Submarine (Nuclear) Group 4 - Surface (Nuclear) Group 5 - Surface (Others) e. Fire Controlman Group 1 - All Others Group 2 - AEGIS f. Machinist's Mate (MM) Group 1 - Submarine (Non-Nuclear AUX) Group 2 - Submarine (Non-Nuclear WEPS) Group 3 - Nuclear (Submarine) Group 4 - Nuclear (Surface) Group 5 - All Others g. Musician (MU) Group 1 - Special Band Group 2 - Fleet Band h. Navy Career Counselor Group 1 - Career Recruiter Force Group 2 Fleet i. Navy Diver Group 1 Master Diver (5341) Group 2 First Class Diver (5342) 5. Record review and communication with the E8/9 Selection Board. a. It is the responsibility of the candidate and command to ensure that the candidates Official Military Personnel File (OMPF) field codes 30 38 and Performance Summary Record (PSR) are up-to-date. Candidates should not include items in their LTB that are already included in their OMPF or PSR unless the OMPF version is unreadable or the PSR is incorrect. Candidates should check their evaluation continuity via BUPERS Online (BOL). Any evaluation gaps should be resolved by either submitting the missing evaluations or a statement in lieu of missing report per chapter 17 of reference (e) in the candidates LTB. b. Communication to the board must originate from the individual Sailor and must be accompanied under the candidates signed LTB. Commands are not authorized to submit a message to NPC requesting information be presented to the board. Third party correspondence is any communication to the board which is not accompanied by the candidates signed LTB and will not be permitted. This supersedes reference (a). Information received that is not under a signed LTB or not received by NPC Customer Service Center (CSC) by the established deadline will not be presented to the board. To verify receipt of your LTB, go to https://ahdsedstws16.ahf.nmci.navy.mil/OA_HTML/npc.htmlor call the NPC CSC. c. The time and date LTBs are received in the NPC CSC inbox (central time zone) is the time and date used for deadline verification. Although late LTBs may be accepted by the NPC CSC, they will not be presented to the board. d. All LTBs must contain the Sailors full name and full Social Security Number. Additionally, this information must be affixed and legible on all enclosures submitted. LTBs should be on plain white paper, paper clipped (no staples, binders, folders or tabs) and submitted under signed cover letter to the president of the board. Candidates must verify that the correct board number is on their signed cover letter. The board numbers are 205 for SELRES E8/9, 206 for FTS E8/9, 210 for AC E9, and 235 for AC E8. e. The preferred method for submission of a LTB is by encrypted email to cscselboard(at)navy.mil. E-mailed LTBs must be encrypted to protect Personally Identifiable Information. Trouble with file encryption or certificate issues does not justify a late LTB. f. If the candidate is unable to send an encrypted e-mail, they may utilize the safe access file exchange (SAFE) website at https://safe.amrdec.army.mil/safeto transmit their LTB to cscselboard(at)navy.mil. In order for the LTBs to be considered by the board, the NPC CSC must receive the e-mail notification of the file upload from SAFE before the LTB deadline. g. If unable to email or use the SAFE website, candidates may use regular mail to the addresses below: (1) SELRES/Mobilized IRR E8/9 Board: Navy Personnel Command Customer Service Center President FY-17 Reserve E8/9 Selection Board #205 5720 Integrity Drive Millington, TN 38055 (2) FTS E8/9 Board: Navy Personnel Command Customer Service Center President FY-17 Reserve E8/9 Selection Board #206 5720 Integrity Drive Millington, TN 38055 (3) Active E9 Board: Navy Personnel Command Customer Service Center President FY-17 Active E9 Selection Board #210 5720 Integrity Drive Millington, TN 38055 (4) Active E8 Board: Navy Personnel Command Customer Service Center President FY-17 Active E8 Selection Board #235 5720 Integrity Drive Millington, TN 38055 h. Certified or registered mail is not advised due to delays in handling. i. Candidates are authorized to submit more than one LTB, vice waiting until the deadline to submit one all-inclusive LTB. Although multiple LTBs are authorized, candidates should not duplicate previously sent information. j. The LTB deadline still applies to candidates who gain eligibility after the LTB deadline and before the convening date. If a candidate is working to fix an eligibility issue and expects to be selection board eligible prior to the board convening date, they may submit a LTB prior to the deadline. 6. Selection board results. Official results will be provided online via BOL to authorized command representatives prior to the release of the official results via NAVADMIN. Selectee profile sheets will be published by NETPDTC within 30 days of both reserve and active selection board results being released via NAVADMIN. Educational Services Officers, who are registered users, may access results through the Navy Enlisted Advancement System (NEAS) website https://prod.neas.netc.navy.miland individual Sailors may access personal profile sheets on Navy Knowledge Online https://www.nko.navy.mil/group/navy-advancement-center. 7. Additional information regarding this cycle will be posted at: a. AC boards: http://www.npc.navy.mil/bupers- npc/boards/activedutyenlisted/Pages/GeneralInformation.aspx b. RC boards: http://www.npc.navy.mil/bupers- npc/boards/reserveenlisted/Pages/GeneralInformation.aspx 8. Board members and recorders a. AC commanders and senior lieutenant commanders are encouraged to contact their detailer if they are interested in serving as a member on the AC selection board. b. FTS commanders and senior lieutenant commanders are encouraged to contact their detailer if they are interested in serving as a member on the RC selection board. SELRES commanders and lieutenant commanders are encouraged to contact commander, Navy Reserve Forces Command via their community leaders if they are interested in serving on the RC selection board. c. AC and RC master chiefs are encouraged to apply to serve on the selection boards. There are no restrictions preventing AC members from serving on RC selection boards or RC members from serving on AC selection boards. d. Senior chief petty officers and chief petty officers (to include frocked) may serve as recorders if not eligible. In addition, senior chief petty officers may apply to be a member on either the RC or AC E7 boards only. Petty officers (E6 and below) may not serve on the boards in any capacity, no exceptions. e. Officers shall complete the Officer Selection Board Member/Recorder Nomination form (NAVPERS 1400/5) found at http://www.npc.navy.mil/bupers- npc/reference/forms/NAVPERS/Pages/default.aspx f. Enlisted applicants shall complete the Enlisted Selection Board Member/Recorder Application form (NAVPERS 1400/2) found at http://www.npc.navy.mil/bupers-npc/boards/activedutyenlisted/Pages /GeneralInformation.aspx 9. Points of Contact a. NPC Customer Service Center: 866-U-ASK-NPC/866-827-5672 or via e-mail at UASKNPC@NAVY.MIL b. Selection board eligibility (PERS-802): - Mr. David Lanham (Branch Head): david.b.lanham(at)navy.mil - Ms. Elizabeth Vaughn (AC): elizabeth.vaughn(at)navy.mil - Ms. Dorothy Harris (FTS/SELRES): dorothy.harris(at)navy.mil 10. This message will remain in effect until superseded or canceled 11. Released by Vice Admiral W. F. Moran, N1.// BT #2636 NNNN UNCLASSIFIED//

UNCLASSIFIED// ROUTINE R 141347Z AUG 15 FM CNO WASHINGTON DC TO NAVADMIN INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC BT UNCLAS NAVADMIN 190/15 MSGID/GENADMIN/CNO WASHINGTON DC/N1/AUG// SUBJ/JANUARY 2016 CYCLE 230 ACTIVE AND FULL TIME SUPPORT E7 NAVY-WIDE ADVANCEMENT EXAMINATION// REF/A/DOC/BUPERS/2NOV07// 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// 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.// RMKS/1. This NAVADMIN provides guidance for administration of the January 2016 (Cycle 230) E7 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. 21 January 2016: Administration of exams for USN (active) and FTS. b. 29 February 2016: 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 31 December 2015 to be considered as a candidate. Candidates who do not meet the eligibility requirements are ineligible for cycle 230 NWAE and shall not be administered an advancement examination. b. Terminal eligibility date (TED) for cycle 230 used to compute the TIR is 1 January 2017. The minimum TIR date must be on or before l January 2014. c. TIR waivers of early promote candidates must be approved on or before 1 January 2016. d. High year tenure (HYT) date or approved HYT waiver must be effective 1 September 2016 or later. e. Commissioning Programs. Candidates who have been selected for Seaman to Admiral (STA-21), Medical Enlisted Commissioning Program (MECP) and Medical Service Corps (MSC) 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 Central Adjudication Facility or the commanding officers interim clearance must have been granted before 1 January 2016. 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 (CANREC) personnel with BRCL of 32 and a SPI of W 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. Per reference ©, the NSW alternative final multiple score (AFMS) will be used to determine selection board eligibility for Special Warfare Operator (SO) and Special Warfare Boat Operator (SB) 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 2013 - 31 December 2015. 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 (GSA) tours for PMA computation and to establish eligibility for early promote TIR waivers. Only E6 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 2015 in block 15. 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. b. CTI/CTN/CTR sensitive compartmented information (SCI) exam ordering dates can be found on the Navy Enlisted Advancement System (NEAS) website at https://neasos.cnet.navy.mil. (1) Educational Services Officers (ESO) must verify TIR eligibility lists on the NEAS website 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 Department of Defense activity address code (DODAAC) 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 28 September 2015. The deadline for substitute SCI exam orders is 31 January 2016. c. Exam ordering for non-SCI exams begins 14 September 2015. ESOs must verify TIR eligibility lists on the NEAS website during the following time periods: (1) Initial TIR lists will be open for review and editing until 8 November 2015. Initial TIR exam orders will be processed 9 November 2015. (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 9 November 2015 to 6 December 2015. The supplemental orders will be processed 8 December 2015. (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 should 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. (4) Substitute exams should be kept to a minimum and require justification as stipulated in chapter 4 of reference (a). Naval Education and Training Professional Development and Technology Center (NETPDTC) is the approval authority for all substitute exams. The Deadline for non-SCI substitute examination ordering is 12 February 2016. d. ESO must verify the examination order at the View Previous Exam Orders link via NEAS web within 14 days of placing the order. 5. General Examination Information a. Examination will be administered per chapter 6 of reference (a). Do not administer cycle 230 examinations prior to 21 January 2016 unless specifically authorized by Reserve Enlisted/Reserve Officers (PERS-812). b. Refer to reference (e) regarding examination options for Sailors who are pending deployment to, or are deployed and operating in Iraq, Afghanistan, or the Horn of Africa. 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 (NC) Recruiter examinations. Administer Navy Career Counselor (Recruiter) (NCCR) examinations to the NCs holding the 2186 NEC. Administer Navy Career Counselor (Counselor) (NCCC) examinations to all other NCs. e. Aviation Electronics Technician (AT) examinations. Administer Aviation Electronics Technician (Intermediate) (ATI) examinations for intermediate maintenance personnel and Aviation Electronics Technician (Organizational) (ATO) 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 (AC) must possess a valid FAA 7220-1 ATCS certificate and meet requirements established in NAVMED P-117. 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. The Non-Nuclear Electronic Technicians (ET) rating has separate exams for Electronic Technicians (Communications) (ETR), Electronic Technicians (Navigation) (ETV) and ET. The Non-Nuclear Machinists Mate (MM) rating has separate exams for Machinists Mate (Engineering) (MME), Machinists Mate (Weapons) (MMW), and MM. Administer the appropriate examination in accordance with (IAW) applicable NEC: (1) ET Examinations: ETR - NEC 14BH, 14HH, 14RO, 14TO, 14CM, 14TM, 14EM, 14RM ETV - NEC 14NM, 14NO, 14NV, 14SM, 14TK, 14XM, 14NP, 14GM, 14XO NOTE: ET surface - Administer the ET examination. (2) MM examinations: MME - NEC 4230, 4231, 4234 MMW - NEC 4232, 4233, 4235 NOTE: MM Surface - Administer MM examinations. i. If an exam is administered in error, the command must request to invalidate IAW 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. Refer to the exam verbatim at https://www.nko.navy.mil/group/navy-advancement-centerfor exam administration and answer sheet return. b. ESOs must check the exam tote board on the NEAS website at https:/neasos.cnet.navy.mil/neas/public/toteboard.aspx 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 the NEAS website. Refer to reference (a), chapter 7 for guidance on correcting discrepancies. 8. Examination Results a. Results will be provided online via Bupers On-Line (BOL) to authorized command representatives prior to the release of the profile sheets. b. Commands must verify their exam status verification report (ESVR) and submit a message to Naval Education and Training Professional Development and Technology Center (N321), 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 721.b. c. Individual Sailors may view/download their profile sheet at the "Profile Sheets" link on the Navy Knowledge Online (NKO) Navy Advancement Center website under the career management link. 9. Additional information regarding this cycle will be posted on the NEAS website. 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 (exam verbatim, advancement manual, and other related documents) visit the NKO website at https://www.nko.navy.mil/group/navy-advancement-center. 12. This message will remain in effect until canceled or superseded, whichever occurs first. 13. Released by Vice Admiral W. F. Moran, N1.// BT #0001 NNNN UNCLASSIFIED//

Alrighty folks, we've fired back up the Chief/ Selectee forum. Thanks to IsThisThingOn. For info on joining that forum go to the Forum News & Updates FY16 Chief Selection Board is officially locked

MCPON’s 2014-2015 CPO 365 Guidance

There have been a few members asking what happened to the Selectee forum. I had to close it because I no longer have someone to validate members against the global email and also because of time constraints. I did not deleted that category and maybe sometime in the future will fire it back up.

UNCLASSIFIED ROUTINE R 051334Z AUG 15 FM CNO WASHINGTON DC TO NAVADMIN NAVADMIN 181/15 INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC BT UNCLAS SUBJ/CALL FOR FY-17 COMMAND MASTER CHIEF AND COMMAND SENIOR CHIEF SELECTION BOARD APPLICATIONS// SUBJ/CALL FOR FY-17 COMMAND MASTER CHIEF AND COMMAND SENIOR CHIEF SELECTION BOARD APPLICATIONS// MSGID/GENADMIN/CNO WASHINGTON DC/N1/AUG// REF/A/DOC/OPNAV/4APR12// AMPN/REF A IS OPNAVINST 1306.2G, COMMAND MASTER CHIEF PROGRAM.// RMKS/1. This NAVADMIN solicits applications for the FY-17 Command Master Chief (CMC) and Command Senior Chief (CSC) Selection Board. The duties and responsibilities of the CMC and CSC are contained in reference (a). The FY-17 CMC/CSC Selection Board is scheduled to be held 25-29 January 2016. 2. Highly motivated master chiefs and senior chiefs, including those in a frocked status, and who meet the requirements of reference (a), are encouraged to apply for the program. The deadline to apply is 7 December 2015 and packages postmarked after 8 December 2015 will not be considered. 3. Eligible master chiefs and senior chiefs will not have greater than 26 years of service (YOS) for CMC or 22 YOS for CSC. A waiver may be considered based on a fleet master chief (FLTCM) or respective force master chief (FORCM) endorsement. Contact the CMC/CSC detailer (PERS-40FF) at andy.wilson(at)navy.mil for a waiver example. Waivers must be submitted to PERS-40FF from FLTCM or FORCM candidates by 1 October 2015. 4. Packages are to be completed and submitted per reference (a). Forms are available for download from naval forms online at: https://navalforms.documentservices.dla.mil/web/public/home. 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 CMC. 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 CMC/Chief of the Boat/CSC charge book (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) CMC as chairperson (9580) (2) Post-tour CMC (9580) (3) Serving CMC (9580, 9579, 9578) e. Clear copies of the last five chief evaluations or fitness reports. f. Copy of graduate certificate from Senior Enlisted Academy or equivalent course if member has attended. g. Physical health assessment data contained in PRIMS documenting Physical Readiness Test (PRT) and Body Composition Assessment (BCA) to include Cycle 2 2015. h. Full front and side view, color photographs in service khaki (no cover) within 30 days of package submission. 5. CMC/CSC Program selectees will be assigned by the CMC/CSC detailer based on billet availability, experience, and qualifications. If an authorized CSC billet is not available, CSC program selectees may be detailed to source rating detailer for a minimum activity tour, until a CSC billet becomes available. 6. All active-duty and FTS/SELRES CMC/CSC packages will be collected by the candidates respective FORCM or ISIC CMC and mailed to the following address: Navy Personnel Command ATTN PERS 40FF CMC CSC Detailer 5720 Integrity Drive Millington TN 38055-4000 7. Point of contact is CMDCM(SW/AW/NAC) Andy Wilson, PERS-40FF, at (901) 874-3539/DSN 882 or via e-mail at andy.wilson(at)navy.mil (active) or AFCM William Kruppa, PERS-4012C, at (901) 874-3257/DSN 882 or via e-mail at william.kruppa(at)navy.mil (FTS/Reserve). 8. This message is canceled for record purposes on 30 September 2017. 9. Released by Vice Admiral W. F. Moran, N1.// BT #0001 NNNN UNCLASSIFIED//

Precepts: Subj: FY-16 ACTIVE-DUTY AND RESERVE NAVY SENIOR ENLISTED ADVANCEMENT SELECTION BOARD PRECEPT Subj: FY-15 ACTIVE-DUTY AND RESERVE NAVY SENIOR ENLISTED ADVANCEMENT SELECTION BOARD PRECEPT Subj: FY-14 ACTIVE-DUTY AND RESERVE NAVY SENIOR ENLISTED ADVANCEMENT SELECTION BOARD PRECEPT