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RTTUZYUW RUOIAAA9874 1101614-UUUU--RUOIAAA ZNR UUUUU R 191512Z APR 16 PSN 352971H27 FM CNO WASHINGTON DC TO NAVADMIN BT UNCLAS PASS TO OFFICE CODES: FM CNO WASHINGTON DC//N1// NAVADMIN 089/16// MSGID/GENADMIN/CNO WASHINGTON DC/N1/APR// SUBJ/MERITORIOUS ADVANCEMENT PROGRAM UPDATE// REF/A/SECNAV WASHINGTON DC/121505ZJUN15// REF/B/DOC/BUPERS/2NOV07// NARR/REF A IS ALNAV 050/15, DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY TALENT MANAGEMENT INITIATIVES. 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 continuing the Navy�s efforts toward innovative ways to attract and retain highly talented Sailors per reference (a), this NAVADMIN provides policy and guidance for the FY-16 Meritorious Advancement Program (MAP) to include the expansion of MAP to shore commands and Professional Apprenticeship Career Track (PACT) Sailors. The increase in MAP quotas and expansion to PACT Sailors and shore commands empowers commanding officers (CO) to recognize sustained superior performance through immediate advancement. MAP is not intended to continue Sailors on active-duty that would otherwise be facing separation due to high year tenure, denied final active (DFA) reenlistment, or to advantage Sailors in rates with low advancement opportunities. Sailors with a DFA reenlistment who are subsequently nominated for MAP will only receive one additional Career Waypoints look for a reenlistment quota. 2. MAP Strategic Working Group. The MAP modifications are the result of a strategic working group comprised of Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy�s Leadership Mess and Senior Enlisted Leaders throughout the fleet which was established to examine greater opportunity and flexibility for command leadership triads to recognize their best Sailors. The working group assessed lessons learned from FY-15 MAP, incorporated input from the fleet, and evaluated impact to enlisted rates (specifically community health and continuing advancement opportunities). As a result, community health concerns and time-in-rate (TIR) requirements will be considerations for MAP eligibility. Quotas will be distributed to individual commands according to MAP eligible E3 to E5 billets authorized (BA). 3. Community Health. The need to maintain healthy communities exists to effectively balance the enlisted force and continue to provide Sailors advancement opportunity via the Navy Wide Advancement Exams (NWAE) across all rates. a. To help ensure community health, provide advancement opportunity via the NWAE, and to mitigate risk of zero NWAE opportunity for future exam cycles, echelon II commanders will have limited opportunity to approve quotas in the controlled rates listed below. Commands who wish to nominate a Sailor in one of these rates must submit their request via their chain of command to the designated echelon II command for consideration. Quotas not approved by the echelon II Commander will be returned to the originating command for an alternate Sailor in an unrestricted rate. b. The following rates, by component, are controlled for the FY -16 MAP Season (i.e., echelon II approval required to be MAP advanced into the rates listed): (1) Active Component: AME1, AWF1, AWO1, AWV1, BM1, CTM1, EO1, GSM1, MR1, SH1, UT1, AWF2, AWR2, CSS2, GSM2, MR2, SH2, STS2; (2) Full Time Support: AME1, AO1, AS1, ATI1, ATO1, AZ1, CS1, ET1, IT1, NCC1, PR1, AME2, AS2, ATI2, AZ2, EM2, ET2, PR2, AO3, AWF3, ET3, PR3. c. A COs request for a controlled rate quota must be submitted to their designated echelon II command via their chain of command by 15 June 2016. Controlled rate quota requests may be submitted upon release of this NAVADMIN. Echelon II adjudication and notification will be completed by 30 June 2016. If approved, the Echelon II controlled rate quota authorization must be submitted as an enclosure with the MAP certification letter (MCL) in accordance with paragraph 8. 4. Command MAP Quotas. The quota formula as defined in reference (b) is cancelled. The total number of quotas, by paygrade, will now be calculated based on eligible E3 to E5 BA only. The specific number of quotas, if any, will depend on the size of the E3 to E5 BA at the command level. This may result in an increase or decrease in quotas from previous years. The list of MAP quotas by unit identification code (UIC) can be found on the Navy Personnel Command website at http://www.public.navy.mil/bupers- npc/career/talentmanagement/Pages/MAP.aspx. 5. Echelon II MAP Quotas. For units without sufficient minimum number of BA to generate a MAP quota(s), their designated echelon II command will be allocated a small number of MAP quota(s) that may be distributed to subordinate commands. All COs with MAP eligible Sailors, whether or not command quotas are authorized, can request quotas from their designated echelon II command. These echelon II quotas provide additional opportunity for units to recognize top performing Sailors. 6. De-activating and Pre-commissioning Units. Due to the unique nature and dynamic manning of deactivating units and pre-commissioning units, BA may not accurately reflect manpower at these units. Therefore, deactivating and pre- commissioning units may request an exception to policy (ETP) to use current on board manning of E3 - E5 personnel as of 1 July 2016 to determine if and how many MAP quotas are authorized. An ETP request is not required if the deactivating or pre-commissioning unit receives command MAP quotas as discussed in paragraph 4. 7. MAP Eligibility. MAP is open to all Sailors who meet advancement eligibility requirements. a. MAP open season will take place from 1 July 2016 to 31 August 2016. The effective date of advancement is the date of the COs MCL or 1 July 2016, whichever is later. Commands are encouraged to begin their MAP selection process and submit their MCL as early as possible to ensure Sailors are advanced and paid expeditiously. b. MAP redistribution season will take place from 1 September 2016 to 30 September 2016. The effective date of advancement is the date of the COs MCL or 1 September 2016, whichever is later. See paragraphs 9 and 11 for additional information. c. All MAP Candidates must meet the minimum requirement per reference (b) by 1 January 2017. Sailors that took the FY-16 Spring NWAE (e.g. Frocked, Passed Not Advanced) and Sailors eligible for the FY-16 Fall NWAE are now eligible for FY-16 MAP. d. COs may waive up to 12 months of the required TIR for E5 Sailors who have received a promotion recommendation of Early Promote on the most recent observed periodic evaluation. e. COs may use MAP quotas on either active component or full-time support Sailors. f. Sailors must be attached to the MAP authorized command during the FY-16 MAP Season. Planned rotation date change requests are recommended if a Sailor will transfer prior to the start of the MAP Season. g. PACT Sailors are eligible for MAP advancement. PACT Sailors must complete a minimum of 12 months onboard their permanent duty station, meet TIR requirement for advancement to E4 by 1 January 2017 and have an approved quota for rating designation (i.e. approved quota in C-WAY) via the NWAE or Rating Entry Designation. MAP advancement is not authorized for PACT Sailors with designation approval for A-School required ratings. 8. MAP Validation. Commands will forward their MCL (copy to immediate superior in command (ISIC) and type commander) to Enlisted Career Administration/Enlisted Boards (PERS-81) listing their MAP selects. a. PERS-81 will review the record(s) of the selected Sailor(s) and validate the MCL. If there are no discrepancies PERS-81 will inform the command that their MAP selects are valid. Commands are encouraged to notify Sailor(s) immediately upon validation notification to prevent a Sailor from discovering MAP advancement through other means (e.g. pay and personnel IT systems). b. If discrepancies are discovered, PERS-81 will invalidate the MCL and notify the command of the reason(s) for invalidation. Commands would then be able to correct the discrepancy or identify new MAP candidate(s). c. E-mail is the preferred method for submission of the MCL to PERS-81 at: advancements-active(at)navy.mil. An e-mail response validating the MCL should be received within four business days of submission. d. If operational commitments preclude a command from submitting their MCL prior to the deadline, the command must forward the MCL with justification to their ISIC for endorsement and further processing through PERS-81. 9. Quota Request. COs with Sailors meeting the eligibility requirements for MAP advancement may request a MAP quota from their designated echelon II command, via their chain of command. This request may be in addition to the MAP quotas allocated for their command as discussed in paragraph 4. a. COs with command MAP Quotas retain the ability to return unused quotas or petition for more in FY-16. b. Additionally, COs that did not initially receive a quota via command MAP quotas can request echelon II MAP quotas. c. The echelon II commander can distribute unused or allocated quotas to any command within their domain. d. If a command wishes to request unused or echelon II quotas, a quota request letter (QRL) is required to be submitted via their chain of command to the designated echelon II command by 15 June 2016. Commands may submit their QRL upon release of this NAVADMIN. Echelon II adjudication and notification of echelon II MAP quotas will be completed by 30 June 2016. This request is not required if the command had MAP quotas allocated for their command as discussed in paragraph 4 and do not desire additional quotas. 10. Echelon II Quota Distribution. The echelon II commander has final authority to determine which command(s) will receive echelon II MAP quotas. Echelon II commanders may only distribute quotas to COs that submitted a QRL in accordance with paragraph 9. If awarded a quota from the echelon II commander, an additional MCL must be submitted. 11. Quota Redistribution. The echelon II commander also has final authority to determine which command(s) will receive unused quotas during redistribution season. Echelon II commands may only distribute quotas to Cos that submitted a QRL in accordance with paragraph 9. Echelon II adjudication and notification of redistributed quotas will be completed no later than 15 September 2016. If awarded a redistributed quota from the echelon II commander, an additional MCL must be submitted to PERS-81 no later than 30 September 2016. 12. Quota Substitution. Commands are not authorized to substitute paygrades for MAP quotas (e.g. utilize an E6 MAP quota to advance an E3 Sailor to E4 or vice versa). MAP quotas are formulated based upon specific BA, thus substitution of quotas may cause over-execution of advancements at certain paygrades. 13. Subordinate UICs. COs are not authorized to utilize MAP quotas at a subordinate UIC. MAP Quotas are distributed by UIC and must be used to advance a Sailor permanently assigned, or temporary additional duty for greater than 30 days, to that UIC. A CO may request an ETP via their chain of command to authorize use of MAP quota(s) at a subordinate UIC. 14. Selected Reserve (SELRES). In order to preserve and maximize advancement opportunity, there will be a moratorium placed on MAP for SELRES in FY-16. This is due to strength reductions and changes in force structure which have resulted in multiple over-manned rates and created community health challenges in the SELRES force. Navy Recruiting Districts (NRD) are authorized to use one MAP quota per NRD for reserve Sailors filling Canvasser Recruiter billets. 15. MAP Website. Example forms for the MCL, QRL, and echelon II controlled rate quota request can be downloaded via the Navy Personnel Command website at http://www.public.navy.mil/bupers- npc/career/talentmanagement/Pages/MAP.aspx. The list of point of contacts for each designated echelon II command and additional frequently asked questions can also be found on this website. 16. Exception to Policy. Director, Military Personnel Plans and Policy (OPNAV (N13)) is the determining authority for MAP. All ETP requests will be submitted to OPNAV (N13) via the chain of command (e.g., ISIC and echelon II endorsements) and copy PERS-81. 17. The points of contact for this matter is Navy Personnel Command (PERS- 812), at (901)874-4457 or via e-mail at advancements-active(at)navy.mil. 18. This NAVADMIN will remain in effect until superseded or canceled, whichever comes first. 19. Released by Vice Admiral W. F. Moran, N1.// BT #9874 NNNN UNCLASSIFIED//

FY-17 Navy Full Time Support (FTS) E-8 and E-9 Advancement Selection Board Results

FY-17 Navy Reserve E-8 and E-9 Advancement Selection Board Results

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Candidates competing for advancement to Chief Petty Officer in Reserve Cycle 098 can now view their E7 Selection Board Eligibility (SBE) status on NEAS Web. Profile sheets are available for individual candidates, and the Exam Status Verification Report (ESVR) provides command leadership with SBE status information. To view your profile sheet, you must be on a .mil domain computer. Contact your command ESO if you are at home and are unable to access NEAS Web.

Bibliographies for the September exams are available for download on NKO and Navy COOL

PENSACOLA, Fla. (NNS) -- The September 2016 Navywide enlisted examinations (Cycle 232) testing dates for active duty, full time support and canvasser recruiter Sailors who are advancement eligible to the paygrades of E4-E6 have been announced in Naval Administrative Message (NAVADMIN) 083/16, released April 4. Each Navy examination consists of 25 professional military knowledge and 150 job-specific rating technical questions. The Navywide examination dates are Sept. 1 (E6), Sept. 8 (E5) and Sept. 15 (E4). Examination results will be released to command triads in November, before being posted on the Navy Enlisted Advancement System (NEAS) website. "Bibliographies for the September exams have been posted and are now available for download on the Navy Knowledge Online and Navy COOL websites," said Master Chief Electronics Technician (Nuclear Power) (SS) James Berhalter, command master chief of the Naval Education and Training Professional Development and Technology Center. To download the bibliographies and an exam-specific topic list for the upcoming cycle, go to the Navy Advancement Center's web portal on NKO at https://www.nko.navy.mil/group/navy-advancement-center/bibliographies?inheritRedirect=true. BIBs are also available on the Navy Credentialing Opportunities Online (COOL) website: http://www.cool.navy.mil/usn under the credentials tab. "A good exam preparation plan is important because of the way the Navy grades exams," said Berhalter. "A Sailor's score is based off how many questions were answered correctly compared to everyone else taking the same exam. With that in mind, I would recommend Sailors use the official Navy bibliography as their sole resource for exam preparation." During Advancement Examination Readiness Reviews held at NETPDTC, visiting E7-9 fleet subject-matter experts in each enlisted rating ensure all examination questions can be linked to references and publications. As rating SMEs select questions for the examination, an examination bibliography is developed for that specific cycle's exam, based on the source references for the questions on the exam. NAC updates bibliography information as fleet instructions and manuals change, and it is recommended that candidates check their bibliography a few times prior to the exam administration date. Specific information on exam eligibility is detailed in NAVADMIN 083/16 and on the NEAS website. The NEAS website also enables education services officers to verify and correct the list of eligible candidates for their command, delete and forward examinations when necessary, and confirm examination ordering information. The NEAS web address is https://prod.neas.netc.navy.mil/. For more information about the Navy Advancement Center and NEAS, visit NAC's ** Please read the guidelines ** site. Additional information on the Naval Education and Training Professional Development and Technology Center can be found via: https://www.netc.navy.mil/netpdtc/Default.htm For more news from Naval Education And Training Professional Development And Technology Center, visit www.navy.mil/local/NETPDTC/

RTTUZYUW RUEWMCS0019 0851830-UUUU--RUCRNAV. ZNR UUUUU R 251830Z MAR 16 FM SECNAV WASHINGTON DC TO ALNAV INFO SECNAV WASHINGTON DC CNO WASHINGTON DC CMC WASHINGTON DC BT UNCLAS ALNAV 019/16 MSGID/GENADMIN/SECNAV WASHINGTON DC/-/MAR// SUBJ/ACCEPTABLE USE OF AUTHORIZED PERSONAL PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICES IN SPECIFIC DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY SPACES// REF/A/DOC/APR 2010// REF/B/DOC/FEB 2012// REF/C/DOC/OCT 2015// REF/D/DOC/FEB 1996// REF/E/DOC/APR 2004// REF/F/DOC/NOV 2009// REF/G/DOC/JUN 2006// REF/H/DOC/JUN 2006// REF/I/MSG/JAN 2016// NARR/REF A is Committee on National Security Systems Instruction No. 4009, "National Information Assurance Glossary". REF B is DoDM 5200.01-Volume 3, Department of Defense (DoD) Information Security Program: Protection of Classified Information. REF C is Deputy Director of Naval Intelligence (N2N6I): Department of the Navy Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility Personal Portable Electronic Devices Clarification Memorandum, dated 26 October 2015. REF D is Federal Communications Commission Office of Engineering and Technology Bulletin Number 62, Understanding the FCC Regulations for Computers and Other Digital Devices. REF E is DoDD 8100.02, Use of Commercial Wireless Devices, Services, and Technologies in the Department of Defense (DoD) Global Information Grid (GIG). REF F is DoDI 8420.01, Commercial Wireless Local-Area Network (WLAN) Devices, Systems, and Technologies. REF G is SECNAV M-5510.36, Department of the Navy Information Security Program Manual. REF H is SECNAV M-5510.30, Department of the Navy Personnel Security Program Manual. REF I is ALNAV 001/16, Unauthorized Disclosures of Classified Information or Controlled Unclassified Information on Department of the Navy Information Systems// POC/Mr. Mark Myers/CIV/DUSN(P) Security/TEL: (703)601-1019/DSN: 225- 1019/EMAIL: mark.a.myers2@navy.mil/ Mr. James Mauck/CIV/DON CIO Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Team/TEL: 703-695-1893/EMAIL: James.Mauck@navy.mil// RMKS/1. This is a coordinated Deputy Under Secretary of the Navy Policy (DUSN(P)) Security, and Department of the Navy Chief Information Officer (DON CIO) message as part of the Department of the Navy's (DON) cyber/traditional security partnership for the protection of national security information and information systems. 2. Purpose and Definitions. The purpose of this ALNAV is to provide interim policy for acceptable use of personal portable electronic devices (PPEDs) in specific DON spaces based on device capability. Terms used in this ALNAV are defined below: a. A portable electronic device (PED) is defined in REF A as any non- stationary electronic apparatus with singular or multiple capabilities of recording, storing, and/or transmitting data, voice, video, or photo images (e.g., cell phones, laptops, tablets, and wearable devices such as fitness bands and smart watches). b. "Personal" in this message refers to PEDs personally owned by DON Sailors, Marines, civilians, and support contract personnel. c. Commanding Officer (CO) in this message is a generic term used to identify a position of authority at any DON organization, base, station, unit, laboratory, installation, facility, center, activity, detachment, squadron, ship, battalion, regiment, etc. d. Homeland connotes the continental United States, Alaska, Hawaii, United States possessions and territories, and surrounding territorial waters and airspace, per REF B. e. Near Field Communication (NFC) connotes a short-range wireless communication system employing radio waves to enable a mobile device to interact with another device or card reader when within 10 cm (4 in) of each other. 3. Scope and Applicability. This ALNAV applies to all DON Sailors, Marines, civilians, and contract personnel regarding the use of PPEDs with specific capabilities in spaces where collateral classified information is processed, transmitted, stored, or discussed. Non-DON personnel are prohibited from introducing PPEDs into DON spaces. This ALNAV does not prevent COs from issuing stricter policy in accordance with the needs of their commands; authorize introduction of PPEDs into any DON spaces located outside the homeland or in Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities (SCIFs) (see REF C); or apply to PEDs issued by the DON for official business. 4. Discussion. The proliferation of PPEDs in the form of wearable technology has increased dramatically since the introduction of wearable heart rate monitors in the 1980s. Today's portable electronic activity monitoring devices, (e.g., fitness, communication, and medical) offer a wide range of personal, professional, and health benefits. However, these devices may pose security risks to DON information and information systems. This message specifically identifies capabilities associated with PPEDs that are permitted in DON spaces where collateral classified information is processed, transmitted, stored, or discussed in order to allow PPED use while minimizing risk to DON information. It also lays the groundwork for future DON wireless policies. 5. Action. Effective immediately, all DON personnel using PPEDs in DON spaces where collateral classified information is processed, transmitted, stored, or discussed must comply with the requirements and responsibilities cited below: a. PPEDs are permitted: (1) If commercially obtained in the U.S. or through a U.S. military exchange and assigned a Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Identifier denoting compliance with the limits for a Class B digital device designated by the FCC, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules, per REF D. (2) If they contain only vendor-supplied software and receive only updates that do not add any features or capabilities prohibited in this message. (3) If they have any or all of the following: Bluetooth, Global Positioning System (GPS) (RECEIVE-ONLY), accelerometer, altimeter, gyroscope, heart monitor, vibration, and/or NFC capabilities. (4) If they have password/pin protections enabled and have up-to-date anti-virus software protection installed, where those capabilities exist. b. PPEDs are prohibited: (1) If they contain cellular and/or Wi-Fi transceivers, or other technologies not permitted in para 5.a. of this ALNAV. (2) If they have photographic, video capture/recording, microphone, and/or audio recording capabilities. (3) From being connected to any government information system either directly or indirectly using wired or wireless accessories (e.g., Bluetooth dongles and charging cables). (4) If they have removable media installed. (5) If they have the capability to perform radio frequency transmissions at greater than 100 milliwatts (mW) Equivalent Isotropically Radiated Power (EIRP). Where feasible, EIRP shall be determined using FCC data. c. Commanding Officers: (1) Ensure dissemination and enforcement of this policy, employing either technical monitoring per REFs E and F or through physical checks, spot checks, and/or physical searches. (2) Ensure compliance with the security incident reporting requirements of REFs B, G, H and I. DON personnel who knowingly and willfully violate the requirements in this message are subject to preliminary inquiry and incident reporting in the Joint Personnel Adjudication System, potential loss of information system access, and possible punitive or administrative action. (3) May grant interim approval for medically related PPEDs when the capabilities they possess are prohibited by this message. In those instances, the Navy or USMC Authorizing Official must be notified within 30 days of device make/model, the capability presenting risk, and the proposed mitigation. d. DON personnel: (1) Ensure PPEDs meet the criteria in para 5.a, prior to introducing them into areas where collateral classified information is processed, transmitted, stored, or discussed. (2) Ensure the CO has not levied additional restrictions or prohibitions prior to introducing PPEDS in DON spaces where collateral classified information is processed, transmitted, stored, or discussed. (3) Obtain approval, per para 5.c(3) of this ALNAV, for any medically related PPEDs prior to introduction into areas where collateral classified information is processed, transmitted, stored, or discussed. 6. This ALNAV remains in effect until incorporated in future DON wireless policy and REF G for safeguarding and reporting requirements. 7. Released by Ray Mabus, Secretary of the Navy.// BT NNNN UNCLASSIFIED//

UNCLASSIFIED// ROUTINE R 291916Z MAR 16 FM CNO WASHINGTON DC TO NAVADMIN INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC BT UNCLAS PASS TO OFFICE CODES: FM CNO WASHINGTON DC//N1// INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC//N1// NAVADMIN 079/16 MSGID/GENADMIN/CNO WASHINGTON DC/N1/MAR// SUBJ/ESTABLISHMENT OF THE OCEANOGRAPHY CHIEF WARRANT OFFICER DESIGNATOR 780X// REF/A/MSG/CNO WASHINGTON DC/N1/171307ZSEP12// REF/B/MSG/CNO WASHINGTON DC/N1/061959ZJUL15// NARR/REF A IS NAVADMIN 281/12, ADVANCED CHANGE NOTICE TO OPNAVINST 1420.1B CHAPTER SEVEN, LIMITED DUTY OFFICER AND CHIEF WARRANT OFFICER APPLICATION INSTRUCTION AND POLICY. REF B IS NAVADMIN 156/15, FY-17 ACTIVE-DUTY LIMITED DUTY OFFICER AND CHIEF WARRANT OFFICER IN-SERVICE PROCUREMENT BOARDS.// RMKS/1. This NAVADMIN announces the establishment of the Oceanography Chief Warrant Officer (CWO) designator, 780X. 2. In order to meet the increasing demand for officers with specific technical meteorology and oceanography knowledge, skills, and abilities, the Secretary of the Navy has approved the establishment of the Oceanography CWO Designator. Composed of Warrant Officers in the ranks of CWO2 (W-2) through CWO5 (W-5), this program provides a deliberate means of identifying, developing, and commissioning technically proficient Sailors to provide environmental support for the most sophisticated and diverse Naval platforms in history. 3. The establishment of the Oceanography CWO Program will coincide with the disestablishment of the Oceanography Limited Duty Officer (LDO) Program and associated designator 680X. Officers in the Oceanography LDO program will continue to be afforded promotion and growth opportunity, and are encouraged to off-ramp, via lateral transfer, to the Oceanography designator 180X when eligible. 4. In addition to the eligibility criteria outlined in references (a) and (b), Sailors must have previously qualified as Aerographers Mate Forecasters (NEC 7412). 5. The first selection of eligible candidates for this designator will occur in the FY-18 In-service Procurement Board. 6. Points of contact are: CDR Christi Montgomery, Oceanography Community Manager, BUPERS 317E, (901) 874-2461/DSN 882 or e-mail christi.montgomery(at)navy.mil, and CWO5 Elizabeth Rivera, CWO Community Manager, BUPERS 319, (901) 874-2464/DSN 882 or e-mail elizabeth.rivera1(at)navy.mil. 7. Released by Vice Admiral W. F. Moran, N1.// BT #0001 NNNN UNCLASSIFIED//

UNCLASSIFIED ROUTINE R 291830Z MAR 16 FM CNO WASHINGTON DC TO NAVADMIN INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC BT UNCLAS PASS TO OFFICE CODES: FM CNO WASHINGTON DC//N1// INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC//N1// NAVADMIN 078/16 MSGID/GENADMIN/CNO WASHINGTON DC/N1/MAR// SUBJ/FY-17 SEAMAN TO ADMIRAL-21 PROGRAM ANNOUNCEMENT// REF/A/DOC/OPNAV/14DEC09// REF/B/MSG/CNO WASHINGTON DC/221403ZMAR13// NARR/REF A IS OPNAVINST 1420.1B, ENLISTED TO OFFICER COMMISSIONING PROGRAMS APPLICATION ADMINISTRATIVE MANUAL. REF B IS NAVADMIN 070/13, NUCLEAR TRAINED SAILOR APPLICATIONS TO OFFICER COMMISSIONING PROGRAMS.// RMKS/1. This NAVADMIN solicits applications and provides guidance for the FY-17 Seaman to Admiral-21 (STA-21) Commissioning Program. 2. STA-21 is a full-time undergraduate education and commissioning program open to enlisted personnel of all paygrades and ratings who meet the eligibility requirements specified in reference (a). 3. Deadline for submission of applications for the FY-17 STA-21 Program is 1 July 2016. Application packages must be postmarked on or before the deadline date. It is recommended that applications be mailed prior to the deadline as early submission allows timely feedback to the Sailor for submission of missing or illegible documents. Deadline for submission of additional documentation to an applicants package is 1 August 2016. No additional documents can be added after this date. The selection board is scheduled to convene in September 2016, and the selectees will be announced via NAVADMIN. 4. The following target options and core are open for application for the FY-17 Selection Board: Surface Warfare (SWO), SWO/ED, Nuclear (Surface/Sub), Special Warfare, Explosive Ordnance Disposal, Naval Flight Officer, Pilot, Civil Engineering Corps, Nurse Corps, and Oceanography (OCEANO). 5. The following target options have zero select opportunity for FY-17: Human Resources, Intelligence, Information Warfare, Information Professional, Medical Corps, Supply Corps, Surface Warfare Officer/Information Professional (SWO/IP), and SWO/OCEANO. 6. The Nuclear (Surface/Sub) target option is now open to Sailors who are serving in the fleet and hold an active nuclear Navy enlisted classification (335X, 336X, 338X, or 339X). This option is a change to the previous years eligibility policy. Sailors who are serving as a staff member or student in the Navy Nuclear Power Training pipeline are also eligible, as they have been in previous years. All applicants must be able to begin their first day of class in the first semester of their course work prior to commencing their eighth year of service. See the Nuclear Program Authorization (PA150A) dated December 2015 for more specific information and all other requirements to apply for the program. Additionally, all applicants must receive conditional release, per reference (b), from the Nuclear Enlisted Community Manager (OPNAV N133D). 7. The following information addresses lessons learned from the FY-16 STA-21 selection process and board. This information is provided to preclude common errors: a. Of the 423 applications received for FY-16, only 315 were board eligible. A total of 50 were selected to participate in the FY-16 STA-21 Program. b. Each year, packages are not considered due to non-qualifying Scholastic Aptitude Test/American College Test (SAT/ACT) test scores, missing commanding officer (CO) endorsement/recommendation, recent non-judicial punishment, missing physical fitness assessment (PFA) cycles, missing or illegible submission of documents, and not meeting program age or PFA requirements. c. Minimum eligibility requirements must be met before submitting an application. Applications should be mailed only when fully completed. Officer interview boards shall consist of three officers; the applicants CO may not be a board member and should not submit an interview appraisal sheet. The COs personal interview should be conducted only after the application is complete and the officer interview board has submitted their appraisals. The full picture of an applicants academic and officer potential can only be determined by reviewing the SAT/ACT scores, high school/college transcripts, and a completed application package. d. The COs endorsement is extremely important, especially the ranking of the individual among his/her peers. The endorsement should contain specifics about the individuals academic potential, commitment, leadership, service above self, and potential as a naval officer. CO comments should specify the primary option to which the individual is applying and address how the individual meets qualifications for that option. For junior Sailors with only schoolhouse evaluations, the CO must address this issue in his or her endorsement. e. An interview board and nomination review board shall be conducted in accordance with reference (a). It is recommended that officers of the applicants designator of choice, if available, be asked to participate in the interview/nomination review board to assess the applicant for their community. Officer appraisals provide important insight on the applicant. The appraisal from the board should be a frank and honest assessment of the applicants leadership and academic potential. Appraisal forms should be typed in 10 or 12 point font. f. The applicants personal statement should address why the Sailor wants to become an officer, how the Sailors selection would improve the Navy, and why the Sailor is applying for a specific option. Sailors must also address any hardships or unique experiences that shaped their character. Junior Sailors should provide information on high school experiences as high school transcripts rarely provide in-depth information on involvement in sports, clubs, volunteer hours, work, etc. Additionally, applicants should address any anomalies in the package (e.g., poor high school grades, college grades, or service school grades, poor evaluation performance). The explanation should include details of the situation, how the applicant has overcome these issues, and why the applicant will be successful in the future. g. The application is a reflection of the applicant. Applicants must review their packages in their entirety before submitting. Check for misspelled words and improper grammar. Ensure all transcripts (high school and all colleges) are enclosed. Within the last year, applicants must have passed the PFA, to include body composition assessment and the physical readiness test with performance in the good category. For applicants who received a waiver on the most recent PRT, points will be awarded from the most recent observed score from the latest full test taken within a year of application (i.e. Fall 2015 and Spring 2016). A grade of satisfactory or failure of the above two required PRTs will make the applicant ineligible. h. Qualifying SAT/ACT scores are required. Include any additional recommendations, qualifications, or other accomplishments as a part of the package. i. It is recommended that the command retain a copy of the entire application package. The command copy should not be given to the applicant. 8. Mail completed applications to: Commander Naval Service Training Command (OD2/STA 21) 250 Dallas Street Ste A Pensacola FL 32508-5268 9. For questions, specific details, eligibility criteria, application requirements, and selection procedures, refer to reference (a), contact your command career counselor, or visit the STA-21 website at http://www.sta- 21.navy.mil for the most up-to-date information. 10. Point of contact is Naval Service Training Command, STA-21 Program Officer, at (850) 452-9563/DSN 459 or via e-mail at pnsc_sta21(at)navy.mil. Point of contact for the nuclear target option policy change is the Nuclear Enlisted Community Manager, OPNAV N133D at (703) 604-5491/DSN 664 or via e- mail at bullnuke(at)navy.mil. 11. Released by Vice Admiral W. F. Moran, N1.// BT #0001 NNNN UNCLASSIFIED//

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

UNCLASSIFIED// ROUTINE R 241433Z MAR 16 FM CNO WASHINGTON DC TO NAVADMIN INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC BT UNCLAS PASS TO OFFICE CODES: FM CNO WASHINGTON DC//N1// INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC//N1// NAVADMIN 074/16 MSGID/GENADMIN/CNO WASHINGTON DC/N1/MAR// SUBJ/AUGUST 2016 CYCLE 099 NAVY-WIDE EXAMINATIONS FOR ADVANCEMENT OF SELECTED RESERVE PERSONNEL TO E4 THROUGH E6// 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 099 Navy-wide advancement examinations (NWAE) for advancement in rate of Selected Reserve (SELRES) personnel. a. SELRES exams will be administered in August 2016. b. All candidates serving on voluntary recall or mobilization will compete for advancement as a SELRES. c. This NAVADMIN supplements reference (a). d. In addition to the requirements of reference (a), chapter 6, the educational services officers (ESOs) must follow the pre-exam preparation requirements in the exam verbatim located at https://prod.neas.netc.navy.mil or https://www.nko.navy.mil; under the Career Management link, select Navy Advancement Center/Command Info/Command Advancement Resources. 2. Eligibility Requirements. Advancement candidate eligibility requirements are found in reference (a), chapter 2 with the following information specific only to Cycle 099: a. SELRES candidates must meet all basic eligibility requirements no later than 31 July 2016 to be considered as a candidate. Candidates who do not meet the eligibility requirements are ineligible for Cycle 099 NWAE and shall not be administered an advancement examination. b. The terminal eligibility date used to compute time-in-rate (TIR) is 1 January 2017. c. The minimum TIR date must be on or before: E6 - 1 January 2014 E5 - 1 January 2016 E4 - 1 July 2016 d. E6 candidate TIR requirements for early promote Sailors can be waived for one year with commanding officer/officer in charge approval. e. High year tenure (HYT) date or approved HYT waiver must be effective 1 January 2017 or later. f. Candidates who have submitted a formal written request for voluntary transfer to the retired reserve (with or without pay) or fleet reserve on a date prior to their mandated HYT are ineligible for advancement. g. Candidates in a rating requiring a security clearance must have a favorable investigation adjudication issued by Department of Defense (DoD) Central Adjudication Facility or the commanding officer's interim clearance must have been granted before 1 August 2016. Once Sailors have a clearance they must maintain that clearance eligibility. If for any reason a clearance is denied or revoked, an exam is not authorized until a new clearance is granted. Rates requiring a security clearance are AC, AE, AG, AO, ATI, ATO, AWF, AWO, AWR, AWS, AZ, CTI, CTN, CTR, CTT, EOD, ET, FC, GM, HT, IC, IS, IT, LN, MA, MC, MN, ND, OS, QM, SB, SO, STG, STS, and YN. Refer to reference (b) for additional guidance. h. Change of rate and retention approvals must be approved and completed no later than 31 July 2016. This includes approvals from Navy Personnel Command (NPC), "A" schools, etc. i. Compute performance mark average (PMA) using all evaluations in the candidate's current rank with an ending date that falls within the following time periods: E6 exam - 1 August 2013 to 31 July 2016 E5 exam - 1 June 2015 to 31 July 2016 E4 exam - 1 January 2016 to 31 July 2016 j. For additional guidance on computing PMA, refer to reference (a), chapter 3. For PMA guidance for individual augmentee (IA) Sailors, refer to reference (c). 3. Exam Ordering: a. Deploying commands can order exams up to six months prior to the scheduled examination date. Exams required prior to the TIR list opening are ordered via message or in the preferred message format via e-mail to sfly_N321_exam_order(at)navy.mil following the guidelines in chapter 4 and figure 4-1 of reference (a). Specify in the subject line that the request is for the early ordering of examination material. Ensure a point of contact (POC) is included in the message. Refer to reference (d) for IA Sailors who are pending deployment to, or are deployed to and operating in, a congressionally designated combat zone/approved contingency operations areas. b. Cryptologic Technician-Interpretive/Cryptologic Technician- Network/Cryptologic Technician-Collection, sensitive compartmented information (SCI) exam ordering dates can be found on the Navy Enlisted Advancement System (NEAS) Web at https://prod.neas.netc.navy.mil. (1) ESOs must verify TIR eligibility lists on NEAS Web for initial exam ordering. (2) Additional exams are ordered via message or in message format via e-mail to sfly_cryptologic.products(at)navy.mil following the guidelines of reference (a), chapter 4. Commands must include their DoD activity address code account number, POC, and the number of exams required. Commands requesting the forwarding of exams should include the forwarding command as an info addressee on the message. The deadline for additional orders is 13 June 2016. c. Exam ordering for non-SCI exams begins 29 May 2016. ESOs must verify TIR eligibility lists on NEAS Web during the following time periods: (1) Initial TIR lists will be available 29 May to 21 June 2016. (2) Additional TIR lists will be available 22 June to 26 July 2016. Deadline to order SELRES exams is 6 September 2016. (3) Exams required after the TIR list has closed as well as exams for prior service reenlistment eligibility - reserve Sailors are ordered via message or in message format via e-mail to sfly_N321_exam_order(at)navy.mil following the guidelines of reference (a), chapter 4. Ensure a POC is included in the message. d. Exams for IA Sailors or recalled reservists will be ordered by the command holding the service record of the member. Authority is granted for these candidates to be administered exams with the command's active-duty candidates. However, these candidates are still required to take the Cycle 099 exam and not the Cycle 232 exam. e. When an exam is not used during the normally scheduled event, do not destroy the exam prior to 1 October 2016. Submit a request with justification via e-mail to sfly_N321_exam_order(at)navy.mil for permission to retain exams for administration on the next drill weekend in September 2016. Ensure reason for requested delay is included. f. ESOs must verify the exam order status at the "View Previous Exam Orders" link via NEAS Web within 14 days of placing examination orders. If discrepancies are noted, contact Naval Education and Training Professional Development and Technology Center. 4. Exam Administration and Answer Sheet Returns: a. For exam administration and answer sheet return instructions, refer to the exam verbatim at https://prod.neas.netc.navy.mil or visit https://www.nko.navy.mil; under the Career Management link, select Navy Advancement Center/Command Info/Command Advancement Resources. b. ESOs must check the exam toteboard on NEAS Web, https://prod.neas.netc.navy.mil/Public/Toteboard.aspx often to ensure answer sheets have been received and processed. c. The deadline for regular cycle administration is 31 August 2016. Approved late exams must be administered no later than 30 September 2016. d. A detailed discrepancy list will be maintained on NEAS. For guidance on correcting discrepancies via encrypted e-mail, refer to reference (a), chapter 7. e. Refer to reference (d) regarding procedures for missed exam cycle for E4-E6 IA candidates. Missed exam cycle considerations are not an automatic process. Commands must submit the command letter of transmittal and worksheet or answer sheet. 5. Exam Results: a. E4-E6 results will be provided via BUPERS On-Line to authorized command representatives prior to release of profile sheets. b. Commands are directed to verify the examination status verification report for accuracy before frocking and/or advancement of E4-E6 candidates. c. Individual Sailors may view/download their profile sheet on Navy Knowledge Online (NKO); under the Career Management link, select Navy Advancement Center/My Advancement. 6. Any additional information regarding this cycle will be posted on NEAS Web. 7. POCs: a. NPC Customer Service Center at 866-U-ASK-NPC/866-827-5672 or via e- mail at uasknpc(at)navy.mil. b. SCI exam questions and orders, 850-473-5867/5874, DSN 753 or via e-mail at sfly_cryptologic.products(at)navy.mil. c. Exam orders, records, and discrepancies, 850-473-6148, DSN 753 or via e-mail at sfly_N321_exam_order(at)navy.mil or sfly_N321_discrepanc(at)navy.mil. 8. For further information (exam verbatim, advancement manual, and other related documents) visit NEAS Web at https://prod.neas.netc.navy.mil or NKO website at https://www.nko.navy.mil; under the Career Management link, select Navy Advancement Center/Command Info. 9. This NAVADMIN will remain in effect until superseded or canceled, whichever occurs first. 10. Released by Vice Admiral W. F. Moran, N1.// BT #0001 NNNN UNCLASSIFIED//

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

UNCLASSIFIED// ROUTINE R 181637Z MAR 16 FM CNO WASHINGTON DC TO NAVADMIN INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC BT UNCLAS PASS TO OFFICE CODES: INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC//N1// NAVADMIN 068/16 MSGID/GENADMIN/CNO WASHINGTON DC/N1/MAR// SUBJ/FY-16 ENLISTED TO MEDICAL DEGREE PREPARATORY PROGRAM SELECTION BOARD RESULTS// REF/A/MSG/CNO WASHINTGON DC/241802ZJUL15// REF/B/DOC/BUMED/7MAY15// REF/C/DOC/COMNAVPERSCOM/18OCT10// NARR/REF A IS NAVADMIN 174/15, FY-16 ENLISTED TO MEDICAL DEGREE PREPARATORY PROGRAM ANNOUNCEMENT. REF B IS BUMEDINST 1500.31, UNIFORMED SERVICES UNIVERSITY OF THE HEALTH SCIENCES ENLISTED TO MEDICAL DEGREE PREPARATORY PROGRAM. REF C IS MILPERSMAN ARTICLE 1306-604, ACTIVE OBLIGATED SERVICE (OBLISERV) FOR SERVICE SCHOOLS.// RMKS/1. This NAVADMIN announces the results of the FY-16 Enlisted to Medical Degree Preparatory Program (EMDP2) from reference (a), which solicited applications for the FY-16 EMDP2. 2. As outlined in reference (b), EMDP2 is a 2-year undergraduate education program open to enlisted personnel of all ratings who meet eligibility requirements. The EMDP2 is a partnership between the Uniformed Services University of Health Science (USUHS) and the armed 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. Congratulations to the following individuals who were selected to participate in the EMDP2 beginning in August 2016: Name Rate Liu, Hanyun HM2 Shinder, Arthur A. CTR1 Smith, Michael P. CTI1 Toufexis, Nicholas M. HM2 Young, Christopher J. MM1 4. This message is not authority to issue appointments. Selectees will receive permanent change of station orders (PCS) to USUHS and all school expenses (i.e., books, tuition, labs, etc.) will be paid by USUHS for the entire length of the course. EMDP2 participants who complete program requirements but fail to obtain acceptance to a medical school, or who are disenrolled from the program, will be detailed at the discretion of the Navy Personnel Command. 5. Commanding officers are directed to: a. Notify selectees. b. For selectees who decline, notify the point of contact provided in paragraph 8. c. Hold in abeyance execution of PCS for selectees in receipt of orders. d. Notify the enlisted community manager of members selection. e. Ensure selectees obligate service for 60 months from the convening date of the program, per reference (c). 6. Many superb applications were reviewed by the selection board and competition was robust. Those individuals selected shared the following common characteristics in their application packages as observed by the selection board: a. Met 100 percent of all submission requirements. b. High cumulative grade point average. c. Strong, authentic commanding officer endorsement. d. Compelling appraisal recommendations. e. Demonstrated sustained superior and academic performance in the classroom and on prerequisite standardized testing. f. Personal statement was well articulated. 7. Individuals not selected are strongly encouraged to continue working toward their professional goals and reapply as eligible. 8. Point of contact is LCDR Jami Peterson, Career Plans Officer, Medical Corps, Bureau of Medicine and Surgery, (703) 681-8928, or via e-mail at jami.j.peterson.mil(at)mail.mil. 9. Released by Vice Admiral W. F. Moran, N1.// BT #0001 NNNN UNCLASSIFIED//

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

This thread is for both active and reserves...

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

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

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

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

I have my fingers and toes crossed that you make it

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