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Sample Enlisted Selection Board Cover Letter Figure 11-1 - Sample Enlisted Selection Board Cover Letter Letters to the Board

UNCLASSIFIED// ROUTINE R 191842Z SEP 19 MID510000589580U FM CNO WASHINGTON DC TO NAVADMIN INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC BT UNCLAS NAVADMIN 216/19 PASS TO OFFICE CODES: FM CNO WASHINGTON DC//N1// INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC//N1// MSGID/GENADMIN/CNO WASHINGTON DC/N1/SEP// SUBJ/CALL FOR FY-21 COMMAND MASTER CHIEF AND COMMAND SENIOR CHIEF LATERAL CONVERSION SELECTION BOARD APPLICATIONS// REF/A/DOC/OPNAV/22JUN16// AMPN/REF A IS OPNAVINST 1306.2H, COMMAND SENIOR ENLISTED LEADER PROGRAM.// RMKS/1. This NAVADMIN announces the submission for the applications for Fiscal Year 2021 (FY-21) Command Master Chief (CMDCM) and Command Senior Chief (CMDCS) Lateral Selection Board. The duties and responsibilities of the CMDCM and CMDCS are contained in reference (a). The FY-21 CMDCM/CMDCS Lateral Selection Board is scheduled for 2731 January 2020. The deadline to apply is 22 November 2019. Packages emailed or postmarked on or after 23 November 2019 will not be considered. 2. With anticipated upcoming changes to reference (a), but not in time to coincide with the release of this message, the following eligibility requirements apply for the lateral conversion selection board this year: a. Eligible active component master chiefs for CMDCM will not have greater than 28 years Total Active Federal Military Service (TAFMS) and not have less than 17 years TAFMS, as of 31 December 2019. b. Eligible active component senior chiefs for CMDCS will not have greater than 22 TAFMS and not have less than 17 TAFMS, as of 31 December 2019. c. No waivers will be granted. d. Senior chiefs who are frocked as of 31 December 2019 are not eligible to apply for the program, however, frocked master chiefs are eligible to apply for CMDCM program. 3. Packages will be completed and submitted in line with reference (a). Full name must be on all pages of the package. To download forms visit MyNavy Portal at https://my.navy.mil and then go to Quick Links, *Chief of Naval Personnel*, *Links*, *NPC website*, *Reference Library*, open forms on drop down menu and select *NAVPERS link*. In addition to requirements contained in reference (a), packages will include: a. Letter to the board (LTB). LTB must include board number with branch class in parentheses, i.e. active, selected reserve (SELRES), Full-Time Support (FTS) or closed loop. In the body of the LTB, provide Service Members full name, work and personal phone number and work and personal email address. b. Letter of endorsement signed by the current commanding officer (CO), which cannot be delegated. c. Letter of recommendation signed by the current CMDCM/CSEL. d. Letter of recommendation signed by the current Force master Chief/Immediate Superior in Command (ISIC) CSEL. All FTS and SELRES candidates will go through the Reserve Forces Chain of Command. e. Command Master Chief Selection Nomination Form (NAVPERS 1306/95). This form will be used to document completion of the CMDCM/Chief of the Boat/CMDCS charge book (OPNAV 1306/1), and to document the endorsement and recommendations of the local screening board. The board will consist of the following: (1) ISIC CMDCM as chair (8CMC) (2) Post-tour CMDCM (8CMC) (3) Serving CMDCM (8CMC, 8COB, 8CSC) f. Enlisted Personnel Action Request NAVPERS 1306/7, signed by the CO (cannot be delegated) requesting assignment into the CSEL program. In the Reason for Submission/Requested Action block, the following statement shall be included (verbatim): Respectfully request assignment to the Command Senior Enlisted Leader (CSEL) Program. I understand that if selected, I will be made eligible for transfer into a CSEL position as early as October 2020. g. Copy of graduation certificate from Senior Enlisted Academy or equivalent course if the Service Member has attended. h. Physical health assessment data contained in Physical Readiness Information Management System, from the PFA Listing All Cycles selection under the Reports tab, documenting Physical Readiness Test and Body Composition Assessment, to include up to Cycle 1-2019. i. Official 5x7 photographs in service khaki uniform, taken no more than 90 days from package submission (one full front picture and one left-side view picture, with date of photo on lower right corner). j. The preferred method to submit a LTB is via encrypted e-mail to cscselboard(at)navy.mil. This is still a valid e-mail address for MyNavy Career Center (MNCC). E-mailed LTBs must be encrypted to protect personally identifiable information. k. Trouble with the file encryption or certificates or any other communication errors that prevent the MNCC from reading a submission do not justify a late LTB. To verify receipt of a LTB, go to https://npccontactcenter.ahf.nmci.navy.mil/OA_HTML/npc.html or call the MNCC. Although late or unsigned LTBs may be accepted by the MNCC, they will not be presented to the board and no feedback will be provided to the candidate. l. If unable to e-mail, candidates may mail a LTB to the addresses below. Mailed LTBs should be on plain white paper and paper clipped (no staples, binders, folders or tabs). (1) Active CMDCM Lateral Conversion Selection Board: MyNavy Career Center (BUPERS-074) President FY-21 Active CMDCM Selection Board #125 5720 Integrity Drive Millington, TN 38055-6300 (2) SELRES CMDCM Lateral Conversion Selection Board: MyNavy Career Center (BUPERS-074) President FY-21 SELRES CMDCM Selection Board #125 5720 Integrity Drive Millington, TN 38055-6300 (3) FTS CMDCM Lateral Conversion Selection Board: MyNavy Career Center (BUPERS-074) President FY-21 FTS CMDCM Selection Board #125 5720 Integrity Drive Millington, TN 38055-6300 (4) Closed Loop CMDCM Lateral Conversion Selection Board: MyNavy Career Center (BUPERS-074) President FY-21 Closed Loop CMDCM Selection Board #125 5720 Integrity Drive Millington, TN 38055-6300 (5) Active CMDCS Lateral Conversion Selection Board: MyNavy Career Center (BUPERS-074) President FY-21 Active CMDCS Selection Board #126 5720 Integrity Drive Millington, TN 38055-6300 (6) SELRES CMDCS Lateral Conversion Selection Board: MyNavy Career Center (BUPERS-074) President FY-21 SELRES CMDCS Selection Board #126 5720 Integrity Drive Millington, TN 38055-6300 (7) FTS CMDCS Lateral Conversion Selection Board: MyNavy Career Center (BUPERS-074) President FY-21 FTS CMDCS Selection Board #126 5720 Integrity Drive Millington, TN 38055-6300 m. Certified or registered mail is not advised due to delays in handling. 4. Points of contact: a. CMDCM(SW/AW/IW) Jason Knupp, CSEL Management Office Director, at (703) 604-5434/DSN 664 or via email at jason.a.knupp(at)navy.mil. b. Active Duty, CMDCM(SW/AW/IW) Shawn Isbell, Enlisted Distribution Division, at (901) 874-4560/DSN 882 or via e-mail at shawn.isbell(at)navy.mil. c. FTS, CMDCM Robert Lyons II, FTS Distribution Branch, at (901) 874-3257/DSN 882 or via e-mail at robert.w.lyons1(at)navy.mil. d. SELRES, FORCM Christopher Kotz at (703) 695-3976 or via e- mail at christopher.kotz(at)navy.mil. 8. This NAVADMIN will remain in effect until superseded or canceled, whichever occurs first. 9. Released by Vice Admiral John B. Nowell Jr, N1.// BT #0001 NNNN UNCLASSIFIED//

From Lisa Rendzio, Sea Warrior Program (PMW 240) Public Affairs WASHINGTON (NNS) -- It’s been four months since the Navy released the Professional Military Knowledge Eligibility Exam (PMK-EE) mobile app, which provides Sailors a more convenient way of taking the exam – anywhere, anytime. The app has already been downloaded more than 74,000 times. It’s the second most popular app in the Navy App Locker. As of Sept. 16, 155,438 Sailors had completed their PMK-EE, with a total of 30,199 via the mobile app; that’s almost 20%. “This has been a huge success,” said Tom Updike, deputy director of the Navy Advancement Center. “The PMK-EE app is simply the easiest way for most Sailors to access the test.” PMK-EE replaces the Professional Military Knowledge (PMK) test, which was removed from the Navy-wide Advancement Exam (NWAE) this month. PMK-EE is a standalone, once-per-paygrade electronically delivered eligibility exam. Sailors eligible for advancement to paygrades E-4/5/6/7 must pass each of the five topic areas with at least an 80% score in each course. The knowledge areas include Career Information, Leadership and Character, Naval Heritage, Professional Conduct and Seamanship. The PMK-EE also increases the number of questions from 25 to 100, providing a better assessment of a Sailor’s understanding of basic Navy knowledge. “Afloat Sailors don’t always have access to the Internet, so this app was specifically designed to allow them to take the PMK-EE while deployed or without an Internet connection,” Updike said. Once Sailors have access to the Internet, they can enter their DoD ID number from the back of their CAC to transfer their completed information to the Navy Training Management Planning System (NTMPS)/Electronic Training Jacket (ETJ). The PMK-EE app was developed by the Navy's Sea Warrior Program Office (PMW 240) and can be downloaded free from the Navy App Locker website at www.applocker.navy.mil or through the Navy App Locker app. “In a very short period of time, the PMK-EE has become one of the most popular applications we have produced,” said David Driegert, assistant program manager for the Sea Warrior Program. “Sailors are asking for more mobile applications that will allow them to efficiently manage their careers.” Active Component and Full-Time Support Sailors must complete the PMK-EE for the desired advancement paygrade by Jan. 1, 2020, for the E-7 NWAE (Advancement Cycle 246). Reserve Component Sailors must complete the PMK-EE for the desired advancement paygrade by Feb. 1, 2020 to be eligible to advance for the E-4 through E-7 NWAE (Advancement Cycle 106). For further information on PMK-EE, visit the “Advancement and Promotion” pages under “Career & Life Events” located on the MNP website at www.mnp.navy.mil. Sailors can send questions to askmncc@navy.mil or contact MyNavy Career Center Toll Free (833) 330-6622. Get more information about the Sea Warrior Program by following www.facebook.com/NavySeaWarrior/ .

When is your rating's Advancement Exam Readiness Review (AERR)? This updated schedule lists upcoming AERR panels scheduled through 2020. E7-E9 personnel selected to be panel members review exam questions from previous administrations, validate exam reference materials, determine the number of questions to be asked in each topic and subtopic, and write new questions for future exams. Panel selections are made by Type Commanders or rating sponsors. Refer to NAVADMIN 229/17 for more information, or visit the Navy Advancement Center's AERR page on MyNavy Portal which is the official authority for promulgating AERR schedules and information.

WASHINGTON — Current and former federal employees and military personnel starting Sunday will have more options when withdrawing money from their retirement accounts. The Thrift Savings Plan will begin offering new choices in a move to make it operate more like other tax-favored savings plans. https://www.stripes.com/news/us/thrift-savings-plan-will-begin-offering-more-options-when-withdrawing-money-1.598750

Sailors around the Fleet eligible to advance to Petty Officer Second Class took the Navy-wide advancement exam yesterday. The exam is 175 rating-specific questions and is graded once all answer sheets are received. The Navy uses norm-referenced scoring in the advance-to-vacancy process to give the highest number of exam points to the most knowledgeable Sailors. Scores range from 20 to 80 in each rating, with an 80 going to the Sailors that answer the most questions correctly. The exam is one factor in the Final Multiple Score. Quotas and advancement results are scheduled to be released in late November.

Reserve Cycle 105 and Active Duty Cycle 244 advancement record discrepancies must be adjudicated in the Enlisted Advancement Worksheet (EAW). This new process allows Sailors to see the communication between ESOs and the Navy Advancement Center (NAC) in EAW post exam comments discrepancy adjudication functionality within NSIPS - click on the attached link for more info. For example, a Sailor's total awards were calculated to be 4 points, but there was a missing Flag Letter of Commendation. The ESO must upload the Flag LOC document into EAW and then route a comment to NAC asking for the Sailor's award points to be updated. NAC will take action in the Navy Enlisted Advancement System and change the award points from 4 to 5, the route a comment back to the command when completed. The Sailor can log on to EAW with his or her NSIPS self service account and see the comments and action completion. In the past, Sailors had to press the 'I Believe' button whenever there was a record update in the past. Now, EAW provides a tacking mechanism right on the worksheet for all roles to see. https://www.public.navy.mil/bupers-npc/career/enlistedcareeradmin/Advancement/Documents/EAW Info Bulletin No. 1 Sep 2019.pdf

Secure Access File Exchange (SAFE) has been added to the "Chiefs Selection Board Preparation" page. It replaces AMRDEC.

E4 Sailors eligible for advancement will take the Navy-wide Advancement Exam (NWAE) on Thursday, September 12. The exam is 175 job-specific questions that are directly tied to Occupational Standards. E7-E9 rating subject matter experts review exam questions, verify exam bibliographies and write new questions to make sure exams represent the job knowledge required to advance to the next-higher paygrade. Exams are scored using a norm-reference standard where the Sailor's exam score is a numerical representation of how well he or she did on the exam compared to peers. Scores range from 20 to 80, with an 80 going to the Sailors that get the most questions correct. Performance mark average is the other Final Multiple Score (FMS) element that has the most weight, and is based on the average advancement recommendations from the commanding officer(s). Advancement opportunity is based on two primary factors: 1) FMS standing among peers, and 2) vacancies (quotas) at the next-higher paygrade.

UNCLASSIFIED// ROUTINE R 101946Z SEP 19 FM CNO WASHINGTON DC TO NAVADMIN INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC BT UNCLAS NAVADMIN 210/19 PASS TO OFFICE CODES: CNO WASHINGTON DC//N2N6// MSGID/GENADMIN/CNO WASHINGTON DC/N2N6/SEP// SUBJ/DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE SECURE ACCESS FILE EXCHANGE// REF/A/GENADMIN/211659ZNOV18// REF/B/GENADMIN/131455ZMAR19// NARR/REF A IS NAVADMIN 283/18 ON LOSS OF AMRDEC SAFE. REF B IS NAVADMIN 063/19 UPDATE ON AVAILABLE SECURE FILE EXCHANGE// POC/AUGELLI/CAPT/OPNAV N2N6G/EMAIL: VINCENT.A.AUGELLI(AT)NAVY.MIL// RMKS/1. As a follow-up to references (a) and (b), this NAVADMIN serves as notification of a new Department of Defense (DoD) enterprise Secure Access File Exchange (SAFE) capability. DoD SAFE is available at https://safe.apps.mil and offers a no-cost, enterprise-wide method of securely transferring large files. This is the general use replacement for the Army Aviation and Missile Research Development and Engineering Center (AMRDEC) SAFE website. 2. Features include online exchange of data files (up to 8 GB) between DoD, other governmental, and civilian agencies. The service offers encryption capability for sensitive information to include For Official Use Only (FOUO), Personally Identifiable Information (PII) and Protected Health Information (PHI). DoD SAFE is approved for unclassified data exchange only. 3. Alternative methods of information exchange outlined in reference (a) remain valid options, except for the discontinued Army Research Laboratory Safe Access File Exchange (ARL SAFE). Commercial information technology service alternatives are not authorized. All parties are encouraged to exercise the best practice of sharing links rather than large files when practical. Chief Information Officers and security managers are responsible to ensure all practices comply with regulations governing PII/PHI and other content. 4. Released by VADM Matthew J. Kohler, Deputy Chief of Naval Operations for Information Warfare, OPNAV N2N6.// BT #0001 NNNN UNCLASSIFIED//

From Naval Education and Training Command Public Affairs PENSACOLA, Fla. (NNS) -- The Final Multiple Score (FMS) Calculator app is ready for download after undergoing a redesign that complements the MyNavy Portal FMS Calculator. The app, which calculates projected FMS for E-3 through E-6 Sailors who are eligible for advancement to paygrades E-4 through E-7, hit the app stores Sept. 5. “It’s a simple, single-screen display that enables users to populate FMS elements with data representing individual accomplishments and other required data that helps Sailors determine their advancement potential,” said Master Chief Electronics Technician (Nuclear) Greg Prichard, command master chief, Navy Advancement Center. The app features dropdown menus that allow users to change inputs to explore “what if” scenarios. For example, if Sailors believe they may complete an associate or bachelor’s degree prior to the next advancement cycle, they can enter the data to determine if the addition of the degree will place their score above the minimum cut score from the previous exam cycle. This release includes the latest FMS minimum cut scores for the spring 2019 advancement cycles. The release also includes changes in the FMS formulas and implementation of NAVADMIN 312/18, as well as the Reporting Senior’s Cumulative Average (RSCA) Performance Mark Average (PMA) policy. The RSCA PMA calculation will be included in the automated Enlisted Advancement Worksheet (EAW) application starting with the Fall 2019 cycles (Cycles 105 and 244). Active and Reserve candidates competing for advancement to chief petty officer will not use RSCA PMA until the 2020 advancement cycles. Two other changes of note include Individual Augmentee (IA) points and Pass Not Advanced (PNA) points. Based on current operational requirements, the awarding of IA points for E-4 through E-6 candidates will no longer be factored into the FMS. To reward superior rating knowledge, PNA points for E-4 through E-6 candidates will continue to be added when the FMS is computed. However, in an effort to allow first- time test takers an opportunity to compete on a more equal level, PNA points will continue to be awarded for the top 25 percent of eligible candidates, but PNA points will only accumulate for the three previous advancement cycles. Current PNA points from previous cycles will be retained. “The goal is provide greater weight to performance measures and reward talented Sailors who show sustained superior performance,” said Prichard. “This aligns with MyNavy Human Resources’ strategy to improve the way Sailors manage their careers.” The Navy’s Sea Warrior Program (PMW 240) produced the app and Tracen Technologies Inc., a company that specializes in integrated mobile and web solutions, developed the software.

The Navy Advancement Center has been without Internet connectivity and email since Wednesday, August 28th. Issue resolve date is unknown. We are currently unable to respond to commands impacted by Hurricane Dorian, unless via telephone. ESOs and command leadership can call 850-473-6148 for assistance. Exam administration date changes due to inclement weather must be approved by PERS in accordance with BUPERSINST 1430.16G.

UNCLASSIFIED// ROUTINE R 281815Z AUG 19 FM CNO WASHINGTON DC TO NAVADMIN INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC BT UNCLAS NAVADMIN 201/19 PASS TO OFFICE CODES: FM CNO WASHINGTON DC//N1// INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC//N1// MSGID/GENADMIN/CNO WASHINGTON DC/N1/AUG// SUBJ/FISCAL YEAR 2020 ENLISTED TO MEDICAL DEGREE PREPARATORY PROGRAM ANNOUNCEMENT// REF/A/DOC/BUMED/7MAY15// REF/B/MSG/CNO WASHINGTON DC/171350ZJUL17// NARR/REF A IS BUMEDINST 1500.31, UNIFORMED SERVICES UNIVERSITY OF THE HEALTH SCIENCES ENLISTED TO MEDICAL DEGREE PREPARATORY PROGRAM. REF B IS NAVADMIN 177/17, NUCLEAR TRAINED SAILOR APPLICATIONS TO OFFICER COMMISSIONING PROGRAMS AND MODIFICATION TO FY-19 NUCLEAR LIMITED DUTY OFFICER IN-SERVICE PROCUREMENT BOARD PROCESS.// RMKS/1. This NAVADMIN solicits applications and provides guidance for the Fiscal Year 2020 (FY-20) Enlisted to Medical Degree Preparatory Program (EMDP2). 2. The EMDP2 is a 2 year undergraduate education program open to Sailors of all ratings who meet eligibility requirements in line with reference (a). The EMDP2 is a partnership between the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USUHS) and the Military Services to provide an opportunity for highly motivated, academically promising enlisted Service Members. The EMDP2 consists of intensive coursework, preparation and mentoring to prepare students for application to medical school. Upon completion of the program, successful students will be competitive for acceptance to U.S. medical schools. 3. Selectees are assigned to the USUHS in Bethesda, MD for a 2 year period. Individuals selected for the EMDP2 program will remain on active-duty while completing coursework and will receive pay, allowances, benefits and privileges of their current paygrade. Selectees will receive permanent change of station orders to USUHS for the entire length of the course. All school expenses (i.e., books, tuition, labs, etc.) will be paid by USUHS for the entire length of the course. 4. Deadline for submission of applications for FY-20 enrollment is 1 November 2019. Application packages must be postmarked on or before the deadline date. No additional documents or packages will be accepted after this date. The selection board will convene in December 2019. All application requirements are specified in reference (a). 5. Strict adherence to package submission requirements will be a primary factor for selection. Applicants must review their package in its entirety before submitting. A minimum score of good on the latest physical fitness assessment and qualifying Scholastic Assessment Test/American College Test scores are required. 6. This NAVADMIN does not modify any previous guidance contained in reference (a) regarding selective reenlistment bonus. 7. Applicants assigned to a nuclear training command or who hold a nuclear Navy enlisted classification (N13O, N13S, N14O, N14S, N15O, N15S, N16O, N16S, N23O, N23S, N24O, N24S, N25O, N25S, N26O, N26S, N59X, N89X) must obtain conditional release from nuclear field duty prior to submitting an EMDP2 application for consideration for the FY-20 board in line with reference (b). To obtain a conditional release, applicants must submit an Enlisted Personnel Action Request (NAVPERS 1306/7) to the Nuclear Propulsion Program Manager (OPNAV N133) via the detailer at Enlisted Nuclear Power/Submarine assignments (PERS- 403). The FY-20 board will only consider nuclear- enlisted candidates who have a conditional release included in their EMDP2 application. 8. Applications should be mailed to: Bureau of Medicine and Surgery Office of the Hospital Corps (M00C5) 7700 Arlington Blvd Falls Church VA 22042-5113 9. Point of contact is HMCM Joseph Rawson, Office of the Hospital Corps, Bureau of Medicine and Surgery, at (703) 681-4334 or via e- mail at joseph.d.rawson.mil(at)mail.mil. 10. Released by Vice Admiral John B. Nowell, Jr, N1.// BT #0001 NNNN UNCLASSIFIED//

Education is an element of the Final Multiple Score (FMS). Sailors who attain an Associate Degree earn two FMS points, and a Bachelor's Degree is four points. It's never too early to begin working towards your education goals!

It is critical that you complete your Enlisted Advancement Worksheet (EAW) prior to the worksheet close dates. === CYCLE 105 EAW CLOSE DATE: E4-E6 – Exams administered in August close on Sept 2, 2019 CYCLE 244 EAW CLOSE DATES: E6 – Exam Date of September 5 will close on Sept 6, 2019 E5 – Exam Date of September 12 will close on Sept 13, 2019 E4 – Exam Date of September 19 will close on Sept 20, 2019 === Commands that use the wet signature hard copy worksheets are still required to complete each Sailor's online EAW in NSIPS. No data will be available in Navy Enlisted Advancement System (NEAS) if commands do not complete an EAW for Cycle 105 or 244. Enlisted Advancement Worksheet - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

E3-E5 Sailors participating in Reserve Cycle 105 or Active Duty Cycle 244 must validate their advancement worksheet to ensure Final Multiple Score and eligibility factors are correct. In the past, the process was done with paper worksheets and was a fully manual procedure. Now, the online Enlisted Advancement Worksheet (EAW) allows quick access online for Education Services Officers (ESOs), command representatives and Sailors. EAW is automated and pulls from authoritative data. Ships at sea with disconnected operationas will continue to use paper worksheet validation processes, with ashore support to complete each Sailor's EAW. For information on how to access and validate your EAW, check out the EAW tutorials on the NSIPS splash page. https://nsipsprod-sdni.nmci.navy.mil/nsipsclo/jsp/index.jsp Your EAW will be locked after you take the exam, at which time all data and information will be transferred back to the Navy Enlisted Advancement System for processing. Your ESO has to route the EAW to you before you can validate and digitally sign. For more information, refer to NAVADMIN 316/18.

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PMK-EE Update

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August 2019 Vol III - Mustang Lariat

The February 2020 Reserve Chief Petty Officer exam bibliographies are now available for download. https://www.navyadvancement.com/navy-advancement/bibliography-advancement-rate.php

Thanks for the heads up @NavyNC1 Membership https://www.public.navy.mil/bupers-npc/boards/activedutyenlisted/Documents/FY-20 AD/FY20 AE7 MEMBERSHIP2.pdf

UNCLASSIFIED// ROUTINE R 011955Z AUG 19 FM CNO WASHINGTON DC TO NAVADMIN INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC BT UNCLAS NAVADMIN 176/19 PASS TO OFFICE CODES: FM CNO WASHINGTON DC//N1// INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC//N1// MSGID/GENADMIN/CNO WASHINGTON DC/N1/JUL// SUBJ/2019 MERITORIOUS ADVANCEMENT PROGRAM SEASON TWO AND AUTOMATION UPDATE// REF/A/MSG/CNO WASHINGTON DC/081549ZFEB19// REF/B/MSG/CNO WASHINGTON DC/201604ZDEC18// NARR/REF A IS NAVADMIN 031/19, 2019 MERITORIOUS ADVANCEMENT PROGRAM. REF B IS NAVADMIN 313/18, PROFESSIONAL MILITARY KNOWLEDGE ELIGIBILITY EXAM BUSINESS RULES.// RMKS/1. This NAVADMIN provides guidance for the 2019 Meritorious Advancement Program (MAP) Season Two from 1 September through 31 October 2019 for Active-Duty, Full-Time Support and Canvasser Recruiter Service Members and contains the new automation process for MAP nominations within the web version of Navy Standard Integrated Personnel System (NSIPS). 2. 2019 MAP Season Two Guidance. Continuing from 2019 MAP Season One, the following initiatives remain in effect: 10 percent of the total fiscal year 2019 advancement quotas have been allocated to 2019 MAP Season Two, alignment with the Navy-wide advancement exam cycle, elimination of the redistribution season, approval to use E-4 quotas to advance any E-1 through E-3 Service Members to the next higher pay grade on a one-for-one basis and meritoriously advancing Service Members who are in a frocked status. The controlled rating process will be eliminated for 2019 MAP Season Two due to minimal impacts to community health. For additional guidance regarding MAP eligibility, quota substitutions, professional apprenticeship career track Service Members and Recruiter of the Quarter Program please visit MyNavy Portal (MNP) at https://www.mnp.navy.mil/group/advancement-and-promotion/a-enlisted- advancement-resources-and-links then select the *Websites* tab in the blue banner, select *MAP* and then select the *2019 MAP Season Two Info Sheet* tab. 3. MAP Automation Process. In support of Sailor 2025, MAP is transitioning from a manual submission process to an automated process within NSIPS. This iteration covers the Active Component and a future system update will cover the Reserve Component. 4. NSIPS Web Afloat Users. Commands without access to NSIPS must submit their MAP nomination request via e-mail directly to their immediate superior in command (ISIC), type commander (TYCOM) or budget submitting office (BSO)/echelon II command using the Meritorious Certification Letter (MCL). The letter must be signed by the commanding officer and should address any exceptions to policy (ETP) and/or additional quotas requested. Sample MCLs and detailed information regarding the NSIPS web afloat user process can be found via MNP at the *MAP* tab and then select the *Meritorious Certification Letter (MCL) Template* and *Offline Process*. 5. MAP Automation Changes. MAP enhancements will have a significant impact to the advancement process and polices as outlined in reference (a). The following changes will be implemented on 1 September 2019: a. Quota usage, modifications and distribution will be managed within the NSIPS environment. BSO and command quotas have been uploaded into NSIPS and can be found under the quota summary report tab. Quotas can also be found via MNP at the *MAP* tab and then select the *MAP Quotas*. b. The current paper MCL process will be replaced by an eligibility and nomination list in NSIPS. Commands are now required to submit their MAP advancement through NSIPS and are no longer permitted to submit paper MCLs to the Navy Personnel Command, Enlisted Advancement Branch. Commands without access to NSIPS should submit their MCLs via e-mail to their ISIC as detailed in paragraph 4. The system will use authoritative data to determine eligibility. However, commands are still required to locally validate that MAP candidates have completed the professional military knowledge eligibility examination requirement by 1 September 2019 as outlined in reference (b). c. Additional quotas can be requested using the quota request option. Commands must contact their BSO to determine timeline for additional quota requests. All commands are authorized to request quotas from their BSO/echelon II command, via their ISIC and TYCOM, whether or not command quotas are authorized. d. The system will automatically determine if an ETP is required, using predetermined criteria. Service Members in ratings requiring security clearances and rates/pay grades requiring time in rate (TIR) waivers will be automatically routed for adjudication. The request will be routed through the ISIC, TYCOM and BSO/echelon II command using a hierarchical workflow. However, nuclear-trained Service Members must have an E-5 TIR date of 1 July 2017 or earlier to be eligible for advancement to E-6 during 2019 MAP Season Two. NSIPS will not automatically generate an ETP for nuclear-trained Service Members who do not have sufficient TIR. If a command desires to advance a nuclear-trained Service Members not meeting the TIR requirement, the ETP must be routed to Director, Military Personnel Plans and Policy via Nuclear Program Manager. e. The MAP hierarchy structure in NSIPS provides the routing workflow between senior and subordinate commands within each respective chain of command and also establishes security requirements when determining system access. Commands are highly encouraged to validate the accuracy of their command hierarchy using the unit identification code (UIC) hierarchy tab within NSIPS and submit all inquiries and change requests via e-mail to altn_map(at)navy.mil. f. NSIPS web afloat users are required to follow the procedures outlined in paragraph 5c to request additional quotas and paragraph 5d for ETP guidance. 6. Account Access and Roles. Commands with access to NSIPS are directed to set up their MAP user roles in preparation for 2019 MAP Season Two, which will commence 1 September 2019. Commands with allocated MAP quotas are required to have the command reviewer and command reporting senior user roles established by 31 August 2019. ISICs, TYCOMs and BSO/echelon II commands must also designate a command reviewer and command reporting senior to support subordinate command MAP advancement requests as delineated in the MAP hierarchy structure in NSIPS. For account access, initiate the System Authorization Access Request Navy (SAAR-N) form from the NSIPS menu, *New Users* link. The title, command reporting senior is not meant to be the commanding officer. Rather, the role must be filled by an E-7 or above (or the civilian equivalent), who completes a SAAR-N form and Appointment/Termination Record-Authorized Signature (DD Form 577). The remaining user roles only require the completion of the SAAR-N form. Additional information regarding user roles and access requirements can be found via MNP at the *MAP NSIPS User Guide* tab. 7. Tutorials. Training modules for MAP are posted on the NSIPS main page beneath the training section. These tutorials include topics associated with user roles and detailed procedures to perform various MAP tasks. 8. MAP Website. Example forms, frequently asked questions and points of contact for each BSO/echelon II command and list of parent and subordinate UICs can be downloaded via MNP at the *MAP* tab. 9. The point of contact is MyNavy Career Center (MNCC) at (833) 330-6622 or via e-mail at askmncc(at)navy.mil. 10. This NAVADMIN will remain in effect until superseded or canceled, whichever comes first. 11. Released by Vice Admiral John B. Nowell, Jr, N1.// BT #0001 NNNN UNCLASSIFIED//

@PO1Oz, you're putting out some good info, thank you very much. This is the stuff the early birds will reap their reward in that they don't have to rush and can concentrate on other stuff. Folks, don't forget SSP! Thanks again