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Your Performance Mark Average (PMA) uses only the Promotion Recommendation block (Block 45) from evaluations in the current paygrade. For E4, your ESO uses evals from the past 8 to 9 months. For E5, the past 14 to 15 months are used, and E6, the past 36 months. Block 45 marks are added together, then divided by the number of evaluations used in the computation. Promotion Recommendation Point Values Early Promote = 4.00 Must Promote = 3.80 Promotable = 3.60 Progressing = 3.40 Significant Problems = 2.00 Example for PO2 Participating in PO1 Exam: Evaluation Ending Block 45 Mark 09 March 15 EP = 4.00 08 March 15 MP = 3.80 07 March 15 MP = 3.80 Add 4.00 + 3.80 + 3.80 = 11.6, divide by 3 = 3.866 Round up to 3.87 = PMA NOTE: Check the Navy Advancement Center Web site to see how your PMA is computed into your overall final multilple. (N32) https://www.nko.navy.mil/group/navy-advancement-center.

E6s eligible to advance to Chief Petty Officer should review NAVADMIN 190/15, which outlines all the requirements for the upcoming E-7 advancement Cycle 230. Candidates will be ranked ordered by their Final Multiple Score (FMS) in each rating, with only those who have an FMS that falls in the top 60% moving on to be selection board eligible. The exam is a prerequisite for the board process, where rating knowledge and performance are the only factors considered. To calculate your Performance Mark Average (PMA), use all evaluations that fall within the dates January 1, 2013 through December 31, 2015. CPO candidates must have an Early Promote advancement recommendation on their most-recent observed periodic E6 evaluation to garner an early promote 1-year time-in-rate waiver.

GROTON, Conn. — A celebration of a century of submarines in southeastern Connecticut kicked off Friday with elected officials joining a modern, nuclear-powered submarine as it pulled up to the pier at what is now Naval Submarine Base New London.

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.

A POWERFUL PRESENCE THROUGH THE YEARS - Historical Timeline of the United States Navy

ANNAPOLIS, Md. (NNS) -- With the recent release of ALNAV 065/15, the United States Naval Academy (USNA) is now accepting motivated Sailors and Marines, active and reserve, for admission to the Class of 2020. Successful candidates will be top-quality Sailors and Marines with a competitive academic and military profile. Preparation begins as early as high school. Typically, fleet applicants who ranked in the top 40 percent of their high school class are considered good candidates. Additional requirements include SAT/ACT scores taken within the last two years, four years of high school mathematics and English and on year of chemistry. Two years of a foreign language is highly recommended. A candidate's application can be strengthened with demonstrated strong leadership and command recognition. Candidates must be of good moral character and have no record of disciplinary action during the three years preceding application for admission. Packages will not be reviewed without the commanding officer's endorsement. The process of application to USNA can seem daunting while serving your country. It is highly recommended to seek out a mentor at your command, especially one who attended USNA. Mentors can guide and help articulate why the individual wants to attend USNA in preparation for the interviews needed for the CO's endorsement, which stands in place of the nomination. "It was definitely huge having an officer mentor help me through the process," said Midshipman First Class Andrew Whisner, a former enlisted hospital corpsman. "My executive officer was a USNA graduate, and he went as far as to help me finish the last pieces of my application that I couldn't physically do myself while I was deployed to Afghanistan. Chances are there is an academy graduate at your command." Beyond academics and military bearing, physical fitness is a top priority at USNA. Applicants are required to possess outstanding physical fitness, as determined by the Candidate Fitness Assessment and recent command Physical Fitness Assessments. "Everyone is in shape here at the academy," said Midshipman First Class Anna Wade, a prior enlisted Mass Communication Specialist. "My time period before getting ready to come here was a lot of physical training. I knew I was going to be pitted against people four years younger than myself, and I knew I wanted to be in better shape than I was at the time. I would suggest to anyone to do an honest self-assessment and make the improvements you need to." Changing from a military-focused environment to an academic-focused one can be a challenge. Applicants are encouraged to enroll in college courses in higher math and science while at their command in order to strengthen their admission application and to help them adapt to an academic environment. "A major challenge for enlisted and reservists is transitioning back to an academic environment," said Chief Logistics Specialist Maximo Regino, coordinator for USNA Fleet Naval Academy Preparatory School (NAPS). "Often they have to attend the Naval Academy Preparatory School, and the environment of NAPS replicates that of USNA. We know these service members are out in the fleet training, performing and focused on their mission. NAPS is here to encourage the transition. I would tell potential candidates take a college-level mathematics or science course to get yourself back into the academic groove." Up to 170 regular and reserve personnel may be appointed to USNA each year. The experience they bring to the Brigade of Midshipmen is invaluable. "Our prior [enlisted] midshipmen provide a unique and important perspective. They are able to relate lessons from the fleet back to what they are doing here at the academy and they are able to convey those lessons to their fellow midshipmen," said Colonel Steve Liszewski, commandant of midshipmen. "One of the reasons I am a Marine today is because I had a squad leader during Plebe Summer who had been a prior enlisted Marine. His inspirational leadership and the example that he set helped guide my decision to become a Marine." The four years at USNA are challenging in order to develop midshipmen morally, mentally and physically. For enlisted candidates who are accepted the change can be a humbling experience. "You've been in two years, made rank and now you are coming to USNA and you're taking orders from a second year midshipman who has no [fleet] experience. It's hard for a lot of 'priors'," said Whisner. "You might have more fleet experience, but that individual has more academy experience and that's what matters here. I see people struggle with that pride. This is a very humbling place and you have to adapt or you won't make it." The deadline to apply to the Class of 2020 is December 31, 2015. The deadline for all completed application documents is January 31, 2016. Individuals interested in applying can find a list of needed resources at www.usna.edu/Admissions/ For more news from U.S. Naval Academy, visit www.navy.mil/local/usna/

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.

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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.

RTTUZYUW RHOIAAA0001 2391533-UUUU--RHSSSUU ZNR UUUUU R 271500Z AUG 15 FM SECNAV WASHINGTON DC TO ALNAV INFO SECNAV WASHINGTON DC CNO WASHINGTON DC CMC WASHINGTON DC BT UNCLAS ALNAV 065/15 MSGID/GENADMIN/SECNAV WASHINGTON DC/-/AUG// SUBJ/ENLISTED APPLICATIONS TO THE U.S. NAVAL ACADEMY// REF/A/DOC/NAVMEDCOM/4APR14// REF/B/DOC/OPNAV/14DEC09// REF/C/DOC/MCO/29AUG94// NARR/REF A IS NAVMED P-117, MANUAL OF THE MEDICAL DEPARTMENT. REF B IS OPNAVINST 1420.1B, ENLISTED TO OFFICER COMMISSIONING PROGRAMS APPLICATION ADMINISTRATIVE MANUAL. REF C IS MARINE CORPS ORDER 1530.11G, APPLICATION FOR NOMINATION TO THE U.S. NAVAL ACADEMY AND NAVAL ACADEMY PREPARATORY SCHOOL.// RMKS/1. The U.S. Naval Academy (USNA) is seeking top performing, energetic male and female Sailors and Marines, active and reserve, who have demonstrated strong leadership for admission to the Naval Academy Class of 2020. Among each entering USNA class is a corps of prior-enlisted Sailors and Marines who infuse peer-level Fleet experience into the Brigade of Midshipmen. Twenty years from now, these young men and women, from all walks of American life, will lead our Fleet. Commanding Officers (CO) are encouraged to identify motivated enlisted personnel who meet the criteria and may be good candidates for selection to the Naval Academy. 2. Successful candidates will be top-quality Sailors and Marines who fit the following profile: a. Academics: (1) Possess a strong high school grade point average indicating the potential to succeed at USNA. Fleet applicants ranked in the top 40 percent of their high school class are typically considered competitive. (2) Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) scores taken within the last two years. The SAT is a three-part test consisting of reading, math, and writing. Applicants should aim to score above 500 in reading (verbal) and above 550 in math, with a combined minimum of 1050. There is no recommended score for the writing component, but it may be used for evaluation purposes. For applicants who have taken the American College Test (ACT) within the last two years, scores of 22 in English and 24 in Math are recommended. Potential candidates with SAT or ACT scores that are older than two years or below these guidelines are strongly encouraged to retake the test. Standardized tests taken prior to January 31, 2016, will be considered for this admissions cycle. (3) Completed four years of high school Mathematics (including a strong foundation in Geometry, Algebra, and Trigonometry), four years of English, and one year of Chemistry. Additionally, Physics, Calculus, History, and two years of a foreign language are strongly recommended. Continued education since high school is vital; candidates are encouraged to strengthen their admission application with college courses in higher math and sciences. b. Top performers who have demonstrated or possess strong leadership (e.g., past and present Command Junior Sailors/Bluejackets of the Quarter/Year, top 20 percent performers in "A" and "C" schools, class leaders, Honor Guard members, community volunteers). c. Good moral character and unquestionable loyalty to the United States, as determined by command interview and military recommendations. d. No record of disciplinary action under Article 15, Uniform Code of Military Justice, or conviction by civil court (except minor traffic violations) during three years preceding application for admission. e. Outstanding physical fitness, as determined by the Candidate Fitness Assessment and recent command Physical Fitness Assessments. f. Must not have passed their 23rd birthday on 1 July of the year of admission to USNA. Limited age waivers may be sought in accordance with section 553 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012. g. Must not be married, pregnant, or have incurred obligations of parenthood. 3. Candidates with superior academic performance and strong military backgrounds may receive direct appointments to USNA. Top performers who need to strengthen their academic background may be selected to attend the Naval Academy Preparatory School (NAPS) in Newport, RI for one year and receive an appointment to USNA the following year. 4. Personnel selected to attend USNA or NAPS must be medically qualified by the Department of Defense Medical Examination Review Board (DoDMERB) in order to be commissioned as an Officer in the Navy or Marine Corps. Once candidates complete 50 percent of the application, their name will be sent to DoDMERB for the physical and eye exams. The candidate will be contacted by Concorde, the DoDMERB contractor, with information on where to receive the physical and eye exams. The Service Member will be contacted by the USNA Fleet Coordinator with information on how to get the physical and eye exam completed at their own Military Treatment Facility as an alternative. Reference (a) provides medical standards. 5. Up to 170 regular and reserve personnel may be appointed to USNA each year. The deadline to apply to the Class of 2020 is December 31, 2015. The deadline for all completed application documents is January 31, 2016. Packages completed before January 31, 2016, will be reviewed by the Admissions Board as soon as received. Packages will not be reviewed without the CO's endorsement. References (b) and (c) provide guidance. 6. An applicant becomes an official candidate by submitting a preliminary application on-line at www.usna.edu/admissions. After designation as a candidate, a candidate number, username, and password will be assigned and the candidate will be directed to complete the on-line application at www.usna.edu/candidateinformation. USNA operates on a rolling admissions process and Fleet applicants are encouraged to complete their applications early to improve competitiveness. 7. Direct application questions to the Fleet Liaison at (410) 293-1839 DSN 281 or regino@usna.edu, or write to: U.S. Naval Academy, Candidate Guidance Office, Halsey Field House, 52 King George St, Annapolis, MD 21402- 1318, Attn: Fleet Liaison. 8. Additional information about USNA may be obtained at http://www.usna.edu/Admissions/Steps-for-Admission/Active-Duty-Service- Applicants.php. 9. Released by Ray Mabus, Secretary of the Navy.// BT #0001 NNNN UNCLASSIFIED//

UNCLASSIFIED// ROUTINE R 031505Z SEP 15 FM SECNAV WASHINGTON DC TO ALNAV INFO SECNAV WASHINGTON DC CNO WASHINGTON DC CMC WASHINGTON DC BT UNCLAS ALNAV 069/15 MSGID/GENADMIN/SECNAV WASHINGTON DC/-/SEP// SUBJ/FY-16 ACTIVE-DUTY NAVY CHIEF WARRANT OFFICER, W-5, W-4, AND W-3 SELECTIONS// RMKS/1. I am pleased to announce the following Chief Warrant Officers on the active-duty list for permanent promotion to the grade of Chief Warrant Officer, W-5, W-4, and W-3. 2. This message is not authority to deliver appointments. Authority to effect promotion will normally be issued by future NAVADMINS requiring NAVPERS 1421/7 preparation and forwarding of document to PERS-806. 3. Frocking is not authorized for any Officer listed below until specific authorization is received per SECNAVINST 1420.2A. 4. For proper alphabetical order read from left to right on each line. The numbers following each name to the right indicate the relative seniority among selectees within each competitive category. Members are directed to verify their select status via BUPERS On-Line. Chief Warrant Officer, W-5 Bennett Joseph Alan 0001 Cochran Tony Raymont 0020 Collins Gregory 0008 Dixon Clive A 0019 Gilbert Phillip Elwyn 0015 Gonzales Robert Joseph 0004 Graham Michael Scott 0022 Hart Michael Joseph 0017 Hartman Timothy Allen 0009 Holland Bryan Kent 0003 Jenkins Kevin 0014 Kay James Edward 0018 Key Milton Jr 0010 Lawson Paul Anthony 0007 Linzer John Hudson 0012 Payne Theresa 0002 Reynolds Wade Francis 0005 Rodriguez John Edward 0023 Rogers Dwight M 0011 Schwenneker Sean David 0021 Spitnale Glen Evan 0013 Turner Bonnie Jean 0016 Wilson Kirk Wade 0006 Chief Warrant Officer, W-4 Adams Amos Andrew 0042 Allen Mitchell Damon 0040 Aponte Miguel A 0024 Asberry Bruce Allen 0025 Backman Claude 0077 Baker Warren Earl Jr 0017 Barfield John Watson Jr 0075 Begley Bryan Edward 0037 Benn Eric Ernest 0006 Bolin William Vining 0011 Boone Terry Charles 0050 Brockington Benny Jr 0019 Brown Alvin Cornelius 0107 Brown Ronnie Dell II 0023 Bryant Darryl Bernard 0109 Carini Kristian Oshen 0062 Carr Kendall Duane 0088 Carrigan Cary Lindsey 0053 Christopher Scott Alde 0103 Cloaninger William Ran 0039 Cody Matthew Shawn 0071 Collins Eric Ephron 0007 Coon Shane Andrew 0101 Courtney Marlon Rene Jr 0057 Daneault Tony Michael 0102 Dewitt James Thomas 0036 Dooley Kelvin Lee 0035 Drinkwater Shane Matth 0070 Druen Terry Wayne 0038 Dupree Jonathan David 0055 Emerson James 0094 Fredrick Jason Bradley 0091 Fullmer Bradley Burt 0063 Galvan Jason Lee 0079 Griffin Craig Christop 0043 Hanna George Jr 0095 Harris Robert Craig 0064 Hicks Edward Harlan 0067 Hoffman Ernest 0066 Honey Bruce 0068 Howard Darryl Dehaven 0104 Howell William Donald 0030 Hoy Aaron Lee 0096 Hummel Robert Lee Jr 0049 Jackson Randy Bernard 0044 Jefferson Derek Lee 0111 King Kellie Lenn Jr 0089 King Terry Michael 0051 Kryling Dan Edward 0069 Kypros Jason Dennis 0015 Landry Jeffrey Paul Jr 0029 Lee Jessie James 0097 Lee Sang Youn 0072 Lolin Carlos Antus 0086 Long Keith Dwayne 0087 Mahrs Ronald Edward 0048 Makaratad Joe 0110 Martin Byron Guy 0022 Martino Cesar Angel 0028 Mccullen Willie James 0020 Mcginnis Ronald Everet 0093 Medero Michael 0034 Mendez Michael 0054 Milam Thomas Reed 0014 Miller Brian C 0100 Morrow Matt 0098 Muehlhauser Thomas Dav 0033 Muller Dawn Louise 0004 Nichols Ryan Gary 0012 Northern Rayvon 0001 Osborn Richard Jerome 0047 Panion Gary Rudolph 0003 Pegram Christopher Har 0085 Penick John Russell Jr 0099 Phillips Harold Eugene 0084 Powers Stanley David 0032 Pritchett Keith Allen 0026 Puit Michael Lee 0052 Rearden Frank Everett 0008 Robertson Brian Matthe 0108 Rotan Matthew Fuller 0002 Ryder Louis John 0031 Sederquist John Edward 0041 Seile Christopher Jame 0065 Slack Wayne Allan Jr 0092 Sledge David Lee 0018 Smith Christopher Lee 0083 Soland Ernest John 0105 Solar Windsor Zarate 0058 Stephens Antoine Ricar 0046 Stewart Eric Shawn 0013 Stinkeoway Matthew Joh 0045 Swann Dayton Edwin 0090 Szilveszter Peter Zolt 0080 Thomas Earl III 0078 Thomas Gerald Antonio 0076 Thomas Michael Frankli 0005 Treat Todd Jeffrey 0056 Turner William Ray Jr 0073 Upton Timothy Wayne 0021 Vasquez Pablo David 0027 Walker Bryant Oneal 0010 Wallace Edward Dwain 0074 Ware Brian Thomas 0081 Warren Harold Dewayne 0016 Washington Demarco Leo 0082 Watkins Marcus Kendell 0060 Westbrook Ethan Cole 0106 Wilson Troy Edward 0061 Wyrick Stephen Edward 0059 Chief Warrant Officer, W-3 Abplanalp Robert Scott 0120 Accomando Jon Paul 0062 Alaka Abdullateef Olad 0071 Allgood Christen Duane 0104 Alston Melvin L 0021 Alvarado Esteban Danie 0096 Amaya Ronny Arzu 0080 Armstrong Dustin Lee 0031 Ayers Steven Blu 0135 Balcom Kristopher Scot 0063 Barger Randall Gordon 0066 Bassett Jeremy R 0026 Binkley Justin Paul 0106 Blancarte Jorge Franci 0012 Bondy Jeremy Dean 0090 Booker Roshell Rena 0132 Brinkley Taurland Desh 0102 Burt Phillip Donald 0099 Capati Federico Cu Jr 0052 Carlo Jeremy Allen 0072 Carrillo Jeremiah Matt 0100 Caszatt James Vincent 0136 Clay Charles L Jr 0056 Clincy William Germain 0124 Coach Derrick Lamar 0116 Conde Jesse Kristen 0067 Cooks Jamal Abdul 0084 Cooper Clemeshia Latri 0078 Cumings George O III 0030 Dawson Valencia Lachel 0069 Dekarske Sarah Katheri 0109 Delao Andrew 0009 Deleonardo Kirk Charle 0121 Depew Matthew Cole 0025 Diaz Elvis 0019 Dickman Anthony Wayne 0053 Dorgan Cathy Jo 0033 Dossett Robert Michael 0103 Dowdy Kelly Michelle 0060 Edwards William Anthon 0061 Ellis Michael Scott 0098 Emerson Robert Dean 0005 Fair Dorian Trequair 0086 Farrington Jason Alber 0027 Figueroa Julio Orlando 0083 Francis Kyle Sidane 0036 Franklin Antonio Dnale 0020 Frie Brian Joseph 0128 George Kareem Levar 0024 Gipson Lester Tyrone 0032 Gonzalez Elvis Luis 0006 Gray James Edward III 0110 Greeno Kelly Dale 0091 Hall Anthony Deshay 0014 Hamilton Charles 0011 Harding Jason Michael 0118 Harrahill Jesse Donald II 0085 Harris Kendall Andrew 0113 Haughton Christania V 0105 Heim Eric Thomas 0041 Hester Cory Avery 0073 Hohbach Joshua Lee 0034 Hooser John Paul 0045 Hurt Steven Eddie 0087 Ingle Kenneth Allan 0007 Iwaniec John Michael 0017 Johnson Chad Anthony 0001 Johnson Michael Todd 0095 Johnston Mark Robert 0022 Jones Crystal Chrishin 0112 Koendarfer Brian Keith 0058 Lemley Mark Russell 0035 Leoncavallo Douglas Al 0048 Lonsdale Jason Allen 0114 Marks Jeremy Dwane 0038 Martin Jimmy Charles II 0129 May Aaron Charles 0127 Medina Alberto 0123 Meyers Mark Edward 0107 Mincica Daniel John 0016 Murray Vincent Lamont 0089 Nalley Casey Alan 0115 Nastasi David Nicholas 0008 Nelson Richard Lee 0040 Neri Michael Andrew 0059 Nolan Ryan Raymond 0070 Ouellette Scott Michae 0051 Pennington Micki Kay 0002 Phillips Jace Calvin 0126 Pickle David Patrick 0065 Pippen Earnest Clevell 0023 Price Robert David 0055 Ramirez Albert Jr 0049 Reeves Christopher Led 0101 Reid Tameka Jo 0130 Renner Ryan Gordon 0003 Roberts Erick Anthony 0077 Rodriguez Michelle Jac 0094 Rogers Hurdis William 0064 Ruggiero Robert Charle 0134 Ryan Michael Robert 0097 Samuels Demetrius Lope 0029 Sanders Adrianne Tara 0068 Schaeffer Darrell Haro 0054 Selhorst Kevin Michael 0004 Senecal Jason Thomas 0043 Shafer Jason David 0044 Shaw Scott Philip 0015 Sherman Erik James 0037 Shipp Robert William III 0119 Shuster Matthew James 0050 Slayton Dawn Renee 0131 Smith Edrick Antuon 0117 Smith Katrina Latrice 0081 Staggers Juan Antonio 0010 Steele William Brian 0076 Stevens Brad William 0074 Stiglich Christian Pat 0057 Swallom Michael Dean 0108 Talob Joey Ambunan 0125 Tanksley Jamez Andre 0111 Thompson Kathryn I 0133 Urness Jeffery Marc 0039 Vanwinkle Lowell Shane 0093 Villarreal David Samue 0092 Walters William Sidney 0018 Walton Rodraigus Anton 0013 Wasson Robert David Jr 0042 Wichlan Kenneth Gerard 0137 Wilber Keith Elliot 0046 Williams Danny Aldon Jr 0047 Wilson Shane Bret 0075 Wirth Raymond William 0028 Woods George Thomas 0079 Woodward Millie A 0088 Zink Robert Michael 0082 Zorrillacordones Johan 0138 5. Released by Ray Mabus, Secretary of the Navy.// BT #0001 NNNN UNCLASSIFIED//

UNCLASSIFIED// ROUTINE R 031500Z SEP 15 FM SECNAV WASHINGTON DC TO ALNAV INFO SECNAV WASHINGTON DC CNO WASHINGTON DC CMC WASHINGTON DC BT UNCLAS ALNAV 068/15 MSGID/GENADMIN/SECNAV WASHINGTON DC/-/SEP// SUBJ/FY-16 NAVY RESERVE CHIEF WARRANT OFFICER, W-5, W-4 AND W-3 SELECTIONS// RMKS/1. I am pleased to announce the following Chief Warrant Officers on the Reserve Active-Status List for permanent promotion to the grades of Chief Warrant Officer, W-5, W-4 and W-3. 2. This message is not authority to deliver appointments. Authority to effect promotion will normally be issued by future NAVADMINS requiring NAVPERS 1421/7 preparation and forwarding of document to PERS-806. 3. Frocking is not authorized for any Officer listed below until specific authorization is received per SECNAVINST 1420.2A. 4. For proper alphabetical order read from left to right on each line. The numbers following each name to the right indicate the relative seniority among selectees within each competitive category. Members are directed to verify their select status via BUPERS On-Line. Chief Warrant Officer, W-5 Budd Barry David II 0001 Chief Warrant Officer, W-4 May Kevin Alan 0003 Raile Cory Kenneth 0002 Schaper Craig Stephen 0001 Chief Warrant Officer, W-3 Avalostarira Jessenia 0009 Bartlett Daryn Patrick 0008 Benjamin William Josep 0001 Davis Kevin David 0012 Edwards Mikel Shawn 0010 Meekins Joe Alan 0005 Santini Jorge L 0004 Shea Christopher Dean 0007 Sims Eric 0014 Snyder David Brooks 0003 Townsend Richard John 0006 Vargas Steven Craig 0013 Word John David 0011 Young Gary Michael 0002 5. Released by Ray Mabus, Secretary of the Navy.// BT #0001 NNNN UNCLASSIFIED//

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//