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UNCLASSIFIED ROUTINE R 041551Z APR 18 FM CNO WASHINGTON DC TO NAVADMIN INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC BT UNCLAS NAVADMIN 086/18 PASS TO OFFICE CODES: FM CNO WASHINGTON DC//N1// INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC//N1// MSGID/GENADMIN/CNO WASHINGTON DC/N1/APR// SUBJ/UPDATE TO THE MARCH 2018 (CYCLE 239) NAVY-WIDE PETTY OFFICER (E4-E6) ADVANCEMENT EXAMINATIONS FOR USN, FULL TIME SUPPORT, AND CANVASSER RECRUITER SAILORS// REF/A/ MSG/CNO WASHINGTON DC/N1/181719ZOCT17// REF/B/ DOC/BUPERS/2NOV07// NARR/REF A IS NAVADMIN 252/17 MARCH 2018 (CYCLE 239) NAVY-WIDE PETTY OFFICER (E4-E6) ADVANCEMENT EXAMINATIONS FOR USN, FULL TIME SUPPORT, AND CANVASSER RECRUITER SAILORS. REF B IS BUPERSINST 1430.16F, ADVANCEMENT MANUAL FOR ENLISTED PERSONNEL OF THE U.S. NAVY AND U.S. NAVY RESERVE.// RMKS/1. This NAVADMIN announces an update to reference (a). This update allows those Sailors who have a Denied Final Active from Career Waypoints (C-WAY) the eligibility to be administered the Cycle 239 Navy-wide advancement examination. 2. Educational Services Officers should contact the Navy Education and Training Professional Development Center (NETPDC) for substitute exams for those Sailors whose regular exams were not ordered due to being identified as Denied Final Active in C-WAY. Exams ordered after the TIR lists have closed shall be ordered via message or in message format via e-mail to sfly_N321_exam_order(at)navy.mil following the guidelines in chapter 4 of reference (a). Ensure a point of contact is included in the message. 3. Any additional information regarding this cycle will be posted on NEAS Web. 4. 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) 473-5867/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. 5. Retain this NAVADMIN until policy changes are incorporated in reference (a), superseded or canceled, whichever occurs first. 6. Released by Vice Admiral R. P. Burke, N1.// BT #0001 NNNN UNCLASSIFIED//

The Cycle 239 update (NAVADMIN 086/18) may require commands to request additional late exams. Commands that have Sailors with a Career Waypoint (CWAY) status of Denied Final Active (DFA) will remain eligible for advancement based on the updated guidance. Prior to the Cycle 239 policy update, commands did not have a requirement to order exams for advancement candidates in a CWAY-DFA status. If you did not take the Cycle 239 exam due to your CWAY status, contact your command ESO today! UPDATE TO THE MARCH 2018 (CYCLE 239) NAVY-WIDE PETTY OFFICER (E4-E6) ADVANCEMENT EXAMINATIONS FOR USN, FULL TIME SUPPORT, AND CANVASSER RECRUITER SAILORS

For the sake of consistency, it most likely would be helpful to add the name and SSN to the top left corner. However, the information you are providing is for documents contained in a member's record (OMPF - Official Military Personnel File) to view in EMPRS. A letter to the board is sent directly to the board. "Selection Boards use the same system, EMPRS, to view the digital images contained in the OMPF." In the below statement it refers to a third party, most likely an admin, to add the member's name and SSN if necessary (if no identifying information is provided). Again the LTB is sent directly to the board but is not submitted to the OMPF. "Ensure that both the member's name and SSN are on the document. If necessary, write the member's name and SSN in the top, left-hand corner of each document submitted. " Additionally, the title of BUPERSINST 1070.27C is Document Submission Guidelines for the Electronic Military Personnel Records System. Inside it states that the OMPF is a permanent record of required information of that member. Again, I don't think an LTB is submitted to the OMPF and would not be permanent.

PENSACOLA, Fla. (NNS) -- The Professional Military Knowledge (PMK) section of the Navy-Wide Advancement Exam (NWAE) will transition to a stand-alone, once-per pay grade, electronically-delivered eligibility exam starting in October 2018 as announced in NAVADMIN 085/18. The Electronic PMK Eligibility Exam (PMK-EE) will expand from the current 25 questions to 100 for the stand-alone exam, but Sailors will only have to pass that exam once per pay grade. The PMK information will be removed from the NWAE starting with the September 2019 Cycle 244 (E-4/5/6). Future NWAEs will then consist of 175 rating-related questions. "This effort is a result of direct feedback we received from Sailors," said Naval Education and Training Command Force Master Chief Karim Cole. "As part of Sailor 2025 and rating modernization efforts, the PMK exam continues to emphasize the importance of Professional Military Knowledge, while also taking this initial step into the electronic exam process." Additionally, this change enables Sailors preparing for the NWAE to concentrate exclusively on job-specific knowledge. Sailors will have a single path to access the PMK-EE -- via My Navy Portal (MNP) through the Learning Management System (LMS). The online exam will consist of five topic areas: Leadership and Character, Career Information, Professional Conduct, Naval Heritage, and Seamanship. Each topic may be taken independently of the other sections, in any order, and not necessarily during the same MNP session. Sailors taking the PMK-EE must achieve a passing score of 80 percent or higher in each area to pass the entire exam. Failure to achieve an 80 percent score on a topic will require that topic to be retaken in order to pass. Once each PMK-EE topic area is completed, the LMS will provide the number of questions successfully answered for that topic, as well as the associated reference from the bibliography for incorrectly answered questions. Once all topic areas are successfully completed, the PMK-EE will be finalized in the LMS and an overall exam score will be displayed. The topics and bibliographies used to develop PMK-EE questions will be available on the Advancement and Promotion webpage located on the MNP website. Bibliographies are also available via the Navy Credentialing Opportunities On-line (COOL) website and Navy COOL mobile application. PMK-EE will serve as an additional eligibility requirement for advancement to pay grades E-4/5/6/7 and must be successfully completed by the first day of the NWAE administration month. For Advancement Cycle 244, that would be September 1, 2019. PMK-EE completion will be recorded in the LMS and the Navy Training Management Planning System (NTMPS). NTMPS can be used to determine individual Sailor eligibility for advancement. For further information, visit the Advancement and Promotion webpage located on the My Navy Portal website at www.mnp.navy.mil.

Advancement opportunity for eligible senior chiefs remains steady at 14.05 percent, compared to 14.80 percent last year. Approximately 3,460 eligible E-8 records will be reviewed by the selection board this year. There are 486 quotas available at this selection board for E-8 Sailors to advance to E-9. The current opportunity of 14.05 percent is above the 10-year average of 13.18 percent. All Hands - http://www.navy.mil/ah_online/ftrStory.asp?issue=3&id=104944 FY-19 MCPO Quotas

Carz, you put in the wrong email. It doesn't work. I got your email but I can't reply. You can re-register or send me your good email.

The Navy Advancement Center (NAC) will publish the Reserve E7 Selection Board Eligible list tomorrow, Wednesday April 4, at 11:00 EDT. Reserve Chief Petty Officer candidates can view their individual profile sheet by logging on the My Navy Portal and going to the NAC link, or directly access the site using the link below. You must be on a .mil domain to view your profile sheet. If you do not have access to a .mil domain, contact your Educational Services Officer or chain of command. https://prod-neas.ncdc.navy.mil/NEASRpts/Individual.aspx

UNCLASSIFIED ROUTINE R 282008Z MAR 18 FM CNO WASHINGTON DC TO NAVADMIN INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC BT UNCLAS NAVADMIN 075/18 PASS TO OFFICE CODES: INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC//DNS// MSGID/GENADMIN/CNO WASHINGTON DC/DNS/MAR// SUBJ/125TH CHIEF PETTY OFFICER BIRTHDAY MESSAGE// RMKS/1. April 1st will mark 125 years of Chief Petty Officers serving as "The backbone of our Navy." The Chief Petty Officers continue to serve as visible, more authentic, competent, courageous, and confidently humble deckplate leaders in leading our Navy team forward every day. 2. As we celebrate our heritage with good grace, let us reflect on and honor the expertise, grit, and devotion of those who wore anchors before us. They shaped the Chief Petty Officer rate into the time honored respected and revered fellowship simply known today as "The Mess" - recognized worldwide for its distinct leadership in accomplishing the Navy's mission. 3. Chief Petty Officers must continue to build on the achievements and lessons of the past 125 years. To ensure the Navy achieves operational excellence and that our Sailors, civilians, and families get the support they need to contribute to our mission success, we serve as trusted leaders, technical experts, advisors, and mentors. We do so guided by the wisdom of the Chief Petty Officer Creed - a timeless living document. 4. It is truly an honor and humbling to serve as part of such a long- standing and valued legacy. The tireless efforts of Chief Petty Officers, past and present, are the cornerstone of our Navy's continued success as the world's premiere combat ready force. 5. Stay safe and Happy 125TH Birthday Chiefs! 6. MCPON Giordano sends.// BT #0001 NNNN UNCLASSIFIED//

UNCLASSIFIED ROUTINE R 232132Z MAR 18 FM CNO WASHINGTON DC TO NAVADMIN INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC BT UNCLAS NAVADMIN 070/18 PASS TO OFFICE CODES: FM CNO WASHINGTON DC//N1// INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC//N1// MSGID/GENADMIN/CNO WASHINGTON DC/N1/MAR// SUBJ/DISESTABLISHMENT OF THE ACTIVE AND RESERVE COMPONENT INTELLIGENCE LIMITED DUTY OFFICER DESIGNATOR 683X// REF/A/MSG/CNO WASHINGTON DC/N1/251736ZJAN18// REF/B/MSG/CNO WASHINGTON DC/N1/291827ZJUN17// REF/C/MSG/CNO WASHINGTON DC/N1/131346ZAPR17// REF/D/MSG/CNO WASHINGTON DC/N1/131405ZAPR17// REF/E/DOC/OPNAV/6DEC16/NOTAL// REF/F/DOC/BUPERS/17SEP07// NARR/REF A IS NAVADMIN 014/18, UPDATED OFF-RAMP GUIDANCE FOR ACTIVE AND RESERVE COMPONENT INFORMATION WARFARE AND SUPPLY CORPS LIMITED DUTY OFFICERS. REF B IS NAVADMIN 157/17, ACTIVE COMPONENT LIMITED DUTY OFFICER AND CHIEF WARRANT OFFICER FITNESS REPORT OFFICER SUMMARY GROUPS. REF C IS NAVADMIN 090/17, FY-19 ACTIVE-DUTY LIMITED DUTY OFFICER AND CHIEF WARRANT OFFICER IN- SERVICE PROCUREMENT BOARDS. REF D IS NAVADMIN 091/17, FY-19 NAVY SELECTED RESERVE LIMITED DUTY OFFICER AND CHIEF WARRANT OFFICER IN-SERVICE PROCUREMENT PROGRAM BOARDS. REF E IS OPNAVINST 1210.5A, LATERAL TRANSFER AND REDESIGNATION OF OFFICERS IN THE NAVY. REF F IS BUPERSINST 1001.39F, ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES FOR NAVY RESERVISTS.// RMKS/1. This NAVADMIN announces suspension of Active and Reserve Component Intelligence (INTEL) Limited Duty Officer (LDO) designator 683X accessions due to the overlap in INTEL LDO and Chief Warrant Officer (CWO) skill sets. Formal disestablishment of the 683X designator will take place after natural attrition of current inventory. 2. According to references (a) and (b), Navy will suspend INTEL LDO accessions beginning with the fiscal year (FY) 2020 (calendar year (CY) 2019) In-Service Procurement Board. The final selection of eligible candidates for INTEL LDO will occur with the FY-19 (CY-18) In-Service Procurement Board in line with references (c) and (d). Active Component INTEL LDOs are highly encouraged to complete INTEL (1830) requirements and submit Without Board Action requests, consistent with references (a) and (e). Reserve Component INTEL LDOs are highly encouraged to complete INTEL (1835) requirements and change designator references (a) and (f). All 683X billets will be converted to either 783X or 183X in coordination with billet stakeholders. 3. Points of contact: a. INTEL Community Manager - CAPT Sheryl Richardson at (901) 874- 3426/DSN 882, or e-mail at sheryl.s.richardson(at)navy.mil. b. LDO and CWO Community Manager - CDR Ed Callahan at (901) 874-3042/DSN 882, or e-mail at edward.l.callahan(at)navy.mil. c. Reserve Information Warfare Community Manager Ms. Patricia Pifer at (901) 874-2976/DSN 882, or e-mail at patricia.pifer(at)navy.mil. d. Reserve LDO and CWO Community Manager LCDR Jason Grose at (901) 874-3291/DSN 882 or e-mail jason.grose(at)navy.mil. 4. Released by Vice Admiral R. P. Burke, N1.// BT #0001 NNNN UNCLASSIFIED//

More than seven decades after being sunk by a Japanese submarine, the U.S. Navy has a final crew accounting of heavy cruiser USS Indianapolis (CA-35). Since being sunk on July 30, 1945, in the Philippine Sea, the number of people onboard Indianapolis had been reported as either 1,195 or 1,196, and the survivors had officially been listed as 316 but at times had been reported as 317. https://news.usni.org/2018/03/23/navy-determines-definitive-number-uss-indianapolis-survivors

UNCLASSIFIED ROUTINE R 232022Z MAR 18 FM CNO WASHINGTON DC TO NAVADMIN INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC BT UNCLAS NAVADMIN 067/18 PASS TO OFFICE CODES: INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC//DNS// SUBJ/NAVAL HISTORY AND HERITAGE COMMEMORATION - VIETNAM WAR// MSGID/GENADMIN/CNO WASHINGTON DC/DNS/MAR// RMKS/1. The U.S. Navy performed a wide array of missions during the Vietnam War. In the air, it was a key partner with the U.S. Air Force during the Rolling Thunder and Linebacker air campaigns against North Vietnam, and in other air operations in Laos and Cambodia. On the coast, it developed a highly effective blockade to prevent the resupply of enemy forces by sea, engaged in naval gunfire support missions against enemy targets in the littoral areas of Vietnam, and provided amphibious transport for Marines operating in I Corps. On the rivers, it stood up several task forces designed to protect commercial traffic, assist allied ground forces in pacifying these areas, and interdict enemy troops and supplies moving on these inland waterways. The U.S. Navy also supported the war effort with a massive sea and riverine logistics operation, built and managed shore facilities throughout South Vietnam, and provided extensive medical support for the allied military operation. A total of 1.842 million Sailors served in Southeast Asia. The Navy provided the allied effort with many unique capabilities, the most significant being the projection of U.S. combat power ashore and control of the seas to support a land war in Asia far from the United States. Overall, the Navy suffered the loss of 1,631 men killed and 4,178 wounded during the course of the war. 2. To ensure the sacrifices of the 9 million who served during this difficult chapter of our country's history are remembered for generations to come, President Donald Trump signed into law the Vietnam War Veterans Recognition Act of 2017, designating March 29 of each year as National 29 we will honor all those who answered our Nation's call to duty. We vow to never again confuse personal disapproval of war with prejudice ainst those who honorably wear the uniform of our Armed Forces. With conviction, our Nation pledges our enduring respect, our continuing care, and our everlasting commitment to all Vietnam Veterans. 3. Mission. Meet the President's direction by honoring and recognizing Vietnam Veterans for their service to the Nation and Navy. 4. Commander's Intent a. Purpose. Commemorate National Vietnam War Veterans Day throughout the Navy on 29 March, 2018. b. Method. Command-centric execution of a coordinated Navy-wide National Vietnam War Veterans Day commemoration. (1) Use available Navy outreach assets to maximum extent possible. (2) Be guided by, and supportive of, the Navy's strategic messaging. c. End State: The National Vietnam War Veterans Day commemoration becomes an institutionalized community outreach and Navy pride event for all Sailors, past and present, observed globally through the end of the commemoration in 2025. 5. Tasks a. Director, Navy Staff (DNS) will oversee planning and program development for the National Vietnam War Veterans Day commemoration. b. Director, Naval History and Heritage Command (NHHC) (1) Coordinate and support the execution of the commemoration events to include the execution of a Navy-wide observation and supporting community outreach events. (2) Conduct National Vietnam War Veterans Day Ceremony at Navy museums at 1200 local on 29 March 2018. (a) National Museum of the U.S. Navy. Washington Navy Yard, Washington, DC. POC: Mark Weber/mark.t.weber(AT)navy.mil/ 202-433-6901. (b) National Naval Aviation Museum. Pensacola, FL. POC: Sterling Gilliam/sterling.gilliam(AT)navy.mil/850-452-3604 x3118. (c) Naval War College Museum. Naval Station Newport, Newport, RI. POC: David Kohnen/ david.kohnen(AT)usnwc.edu/(401) 841-1296. (d) United States Naval Academy Museum. U.S. Naval Academy, Annapolis, MD. POC: Claude Berube/berube(AT)usna.edu/410-293-5275. (e) United States Navy Seabee Museum. Naval Base Ventura County Port Hueneme, Port Hueneme, CA. POC: Lara Godbille /lara.godbille(AT)navy.mil/805-982-5167. (f) National Museum of the American Sailor. Naval Station Great Lakes, Great Lakes, IL. POC: Jennifer Searcy/ jennifer.searcy(AT)navy.mil /nmas.fct(AT)navy.mil/847-688-3154 x205. (g) Hampton Roads Naval Museum. Norfolk, VA. POC: John Pentangelo/john.pentangelo(AT)navy.mil/757-322-2990. (h) Navy Museums Northwest. Keyport, WA. POC: Lindy Dosher/lindy.dosher(AT)navy.mil/360-396-4164. (3) Establish a Working Group (WG) of key stakeholders to oversee planning and program development for the NATIONAL VIETNAM WAR VETERANS DAY commemoration. (a) Director, NHHC will serve as chairman of the Navy Vietnam War 50th commemoration WG. (b) Track Navy-wide commemoration plans as they develop and coordinate with WG members to identify and share available resources for the global execution of the National Vietnam War Veterans Day commemoration. (4) Develop a commemoration toolkit for use by Commander, U.S. Fleet Forces Command (COMUSFLTFORCOM), Commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet (COMPACFLT), Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC), Regional Commanders, Commanding Officers (CO), and Officers in Charge (OIC). (a) Develop and make available a body of lessons learned at the tactical, operational, and strategic levels from previous commemorations. (5) Compile lessons learned from stakeholders and provide to DNS NLT 16 April 2018. c. COMUSFLTFORCOM; COMPACFLT; CNIC; Commander, Navy Reserve Force Command (COMNAVRESFORCOM); Commander, Naval Education and Training Command; and Commander, Naval Recruiting Command: (1) Provide representatives as necessary to support the WG. (2) Ensure COs and OICs plan for and commemorate the National Vietnam War Veterans Day proclamation. (a) For commands located near a Navy Museum, consideration should be given to leveraging already existing event. (3) Execute the Communication Plan, disseminated by NHHC, and participate in planned community outreach activities as operationally feasible. (4) Provide National Vietnam War Veterans Day commemoration lessons learned to NHHC NLT 09 April 2018. d. CHINFO (1) Provide representatives to the WG. (2) Provide lessons learned to NHHC NLT 09 April 2018. 6. Coordinating Instructions a. Additional coordination instructions and tasking to be provided by separate correspondence (SEPCOR) as plans develop. 7. Administrative a. The National Vietnam War Veterans Day commemoration toolkit is available at the NHHC website (https://www.history.navy.mil/browse -by-topic/commemorations-toolkits/Vietnam-War-Veterans-Day.html). b. Public Affairs Guidance: (1) This is an active public affairs posture event. (2) Public affairs guidance will be provided SEPCOR. 8. Point of contact. NHHC POC is Mr. Eric Ritter, at comm: (202) 685-1292 or via email: eric.d.ritter(AT)navy.mil. 9. Released by Vice Admiral K. M. Donegan, Director, Navy Staff.// BT #0001 NNNN UNCLASSIFIED//

The last that NAC put out is that the Reserve has only 70% exams returned and that they require 90% 95%. The Reserve commands need to get their act together. Reserve brothers and sisters should start pinging their commands.

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You are putting out incorrect information: The NAVADMIN does not exclusively prohibit AMRDEC. AMRDEC is a secure file storing facility, not an email client. The NAVADMIN does say that the preferred method of communication is secure email or the postal system. Recipients behind a .mil or .gov network will receive notice of a file temporarily stored in AMRDEC when the sender adds those emails addresses.

A team funded by Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen discovered the wreckage of a military ship that sunk with more than 600 aboard, including five brothers, during World War II. https://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/nation-now/2018/03/20/sullivan-brothers-uss-juneau-found-pacific/440821002/

To pass the advancement exam, you will need to have a raw score (number of correctly answered questions) of at least 49 for E4, 55 for E5 and 61 for E6 and E7. Currently, all enlisted advancement exams have 175 questions.

Your exam standard score is a numerical representation of how well you did compared to peers taking the same exam. Scores range from 20 to 80, with the candidate that answers the most questions correctly getting a score of 80. The "pass" standard is very low since the Navy is using the exam to equitably compare candidates in the same rating. Navy exams are the one Final Multiple Score element that Sailors have complete control over.

The Navy Advancement Center processes substitute exams as they are received. The exam standard score calculations are done in the same manner as the Navy-wide advancement exams for Final Multiple Score computations. Your Educational Services Officer (ESO) is responsible for prompt return of the substitute exam answer sheets. Advancement (E4-E6) and E7 Selection Board Eligibility results will include all substitute exams received and processed as long as there are no candidate discrepancies. Substitute exam answer sheets received after results publication will be immediately processed, and a profile sheet will be made available the following day. Check with your ESO to get the status of substitute exam processing.

There are still a buttload of people who have not yet responded to the validation email to join the forum. http://forum.navyadvancement.com/announcement/2-registration-validation-email/

Thanks for the alert @sk32004toLSC, it's now added

FY-19 Navy Active-Duty and Navy Reserve Senior Enlisted Advancement Selection Board Precept

Welcome to the influx of newcomers that joined. Don't forget to vote!

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The Navy Advancement Center will publish Cycle 238 E7 Active Duty and Full Time Support Selection Board Eligiblity (SBE) profile sheets tomorrow, Tuesday, at 0900 EST. Individual profile sheets can be accessed with the attached link. You must be on a .mil domain to see your profile sheet. https://prod.neas.netc.navy.mil/