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House appropriators want the Navy to keep five Littoral Combat Ships but will allow the service to decommission four, according to text of the Fiscal Year 2023 defense spending bill. The legislation, released today by the House Appropriations Committee, would complicate the Navy’s plans to decommission nine Freedom-class Littoral Combat Ships next year.

China claims exclusive rights over the Taiwan Strait, a spokesman for the country’s Foreign Ministry said Monday, a statement that could set up a confrontation with U.S. warships that regularly transit the region. “China has sovereignty, sovereign rights and jurisdiction over the Taiwan Strait. At the same time, it respects the lawful rights of other countries in relevant waters,” China Foreign Ministry spokesman Wenbin Wang said at a Monday news conference.

Some sailors have received a COVID-19 vaccine that is developed differently from existing vaccines and could overcome religious objections that have been fought over in federal court. A small percentage of sailors received Novavax COVID-19 while overseas, where the shot is considered approved, said Ed Gulick, a spokesperson for Navy medicine. Novavax is seeking emergency use authorization from the FDAA for its version of a COVID-19 vaccine. However, that approval could be delayed, according to Axios. Novavax developed a protein-based vaccine, which is a common method for vaccines, against COVID-19. Some have theorized that those uncomfortable with the mRNA vaccines from Pfizer and Moderna due to their reliance on a certain line of fetal cells and idea that the mRNA changes their bodies may be more willing to get the Novavax option, according to science journal Nature.

The Navy’s top civilian leader issued formal administrative punishments to five senior officers for their part in the fatal 2020 sinking of a Marine Corps amphibious assault vehicle that killed eight Marines and a Navy corpsman, officials confirmed Monday. The action by Navy Secretary Carlos Del Toro, who became secretary in August 2021, is the latest fallout from the July 30, 2020 mishap that later led to the firings of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit and Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 4th Marines, leaders. Three separate investigations found a “chain of failure” at nearly every level of command that included failures to enforce or ignorance of safety protocols and standard operating procedures for shipboard and waterborne operations.

The commanding officer of USS Preble (DDG 88), Cmdr. Peter Lesaca, was relieved of command June 14 by Capt. Patrick H. O’Mahoney, commodore, Destroyer Squadron (COMDESRON) 23, due to loss of confidence in his ability to command. Capt. Larry Repass, deputy commodore, Destroyer Squadron 23, will assume the duties as commanding officer until the permanent and qualified relief arrives. Navy commanding officers are held to high standards of personal and professional conduct. They are expected to uphold the highest standards of responsibility, reliability and leadership, and the Navy holds them accountable when they fall short of those standards.

A U.S.-based Navy destroyer is headed to the Mediterranean Sea, making it the latest U.S. ship deployed to that theater in the past several months as NATO steps up to deter Russian aggression. USS Forrest Sherman left its homeport in Norfolk, Va., on Saturday to serve as the flagship of Standing NATO Maritime Group 2, the Navy said in a statement Saturday. The deployment includes presence operations and participation in exercises, according to the statement.

Three U.S. Navy leaders, including two serving aboard a destroyer, were ousted late last week, the latest in a recent string of removals by the service.

The commodore of Destroyer Squadron Two relieved the commanding officer and command master chief of USS Bulkeley (DDG-84) Friday, the Navy announced in a Saturday statement. Commodore Capt. Stefan Walch relieved Cmdr. Devine Johnson, commanding officer of Bulkeley, and Command Master Chief Earl Sanders, citing a lack of confidence in their capacity to work as a command leadership team, according to the Navy’s release.

Rear Adm. Jennifer Couture, commander, Naval Service Training Command, relieved Capt. Jeffry Sandin, commanding officer, Recruit Training Command, of command on June 11, due to a loss of confidence in his ability to command. Capt. Kertreck Brooks, chief of staff, Naval Service Training Command, has assumed responsibilities of command. Capt. Sandin has been reassigned to Naval Service Training Command headquarters.

The Navy has rescued the four crew members of a helicopter that crashed in California on Thursday, according to the service. During flight training in El Centro, Calif., an MH-60S from the “Merlins” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 3 went down at about 6 p.m., Naval Air Forces said in a news release. “This evening at approximately 6 p.m., an MH-60S Seahawk crashed near El Centro, Calif. while conducting a routine training flight from Naval Air Facility El Centro. All four of the aircrew on board survived the crash and have been safely recovered,” the Navy said. “One of the aircrew has suffered non-life threatening injuries and has been transported to a local hospital. The helicopter was assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 3, based at Naval Air Station North Island, Calif.”

The commanding officer of an air squadron currently deployed to Europe with the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group was relieved of command Wednesday. Cmdr. Matthew McCormick was relieved as head of Electronic Attack Squadron 137 due to what a Navy statement calls a “loss of confidence in his ability to command.”

The Veteran Rapid Retraining Assistance Program (VRRAP) offers education and training for high-demand jobs to Veterans who are unemployed because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Keep reading to find out if you’re eligible and how to apply.

The key factors that make up military life were found to be significant contributors to food insecurity for military families and could hinder the ability of the armed forces to recruit and retain troops if it isn’t addressed, according to two reports released this week. Frequent moves, including to areas with a high cost of living, and high spouse unemployment are two of the factors unique to military life that were found to impact the ability of military families to purchase enough nutritious food. Other factors identified include adding a new family member, unexpected expenses, natural disasters and the rising cost of living, according to reports from the Military Family Advisory Network and the Center for Strategic and International Studies.

Lt. Richard Bullock, a U.S. Navy pilot, was killed in a plane crash in California on Friday, the Navy said on Monday. “The Navy mourns this tragic loss alongside the family, friends and shipmates of Lt. Bullock,” Navy officials said in a statement.

LEMOORE, Calif. (FOX26) — A Sailor is now recovering in the hospital after being injured at the Naval Air Station in Lemoore. According to Naval Air Forces Public Affairs, a Sailor with the Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 97 was performing routine maintenance on an F-35C Lighting II when they were injured.

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ROUTINE R 021709Z JUN 22 MID200001775336U FM CNO WASHINGTON DC TO NAVADMIN BT UNCLAS NAVADMIN 126/22 PASS TO OFFICE CODES: FM CNO WASHINGTON DC//DNS// MSGID/GENADMIN/CNO WASHINGTON DC/DNS/APR// SUBJ/AWARD OF THE AFGHANISTAN CAMPAIGN MEDAL (ACM) FOR OPERATION ALLIES REFUGE (OAR), CLOSURE OF THE ACM AND AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD THE GLOBAL WAR ON TERRORISM EXPEDTIONARY MEDAL (GWOTEM) FOR OPERATION ENDURING SENTINEL// REF/A/LTR/ASD/24MAR2022// REF/B/LTR/UNSECDEF/18MAR2022// REF/C/DOC/SECNAV/16AUG2019// NARR/ REF A ANNOUNCED APPROVAL OF THE ACM FOR OAR. REF B ANNOUNCED CLOSURE OF THE ACM FOR SERVICE IN AFGHANISTAN AND AUTHORIZATION OF THE GWOTEM FOR OPERATION ENDURING SENTINEL. REF C IS THE NAVY AND MARINE CORPS AWARDS MANUAL.// RMKS/1. Pursuant to reference (a), Navy personnel who deployed into Afghanistan to support OPERATION ALLIES REFUGE (OAR) between 1 July 2021 and 31 August 2021 are authorized the Afghanistan Campaign Medal (ACM), regardless of the number of days deployed. Those personnel who qualify for the ACM under this exception are not authorized either the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal (GWOTEM) or the Humanitarian Service Medal for participation in OAR. 2. Pursuant to reference (b), award of the ACM is not authorized for service in Afghanistan for OPERATION FREEDOM'S SENTINEL after 31 August 2021. Service in the ACM area of eligibility after 31 August 2021 for OPERATION ENDURING SENTINEL may be recognized by the GWOTEM, provided all other GWOTEM criteria in reference (c) are met. 3. Released by Andrew S. Haeuptle, Director, Navy Staff.// BT #0001 NNNN UNCLASSIFIED//

TOKYO – A U.S. Navy officer sentenced to three years in a Japanese prison for a fatal car crash last year is seeking a lesser sentence. Lt. Ridge Alkonis, 34, is scheduled to go before the Tokyo High Court on Wednesday to appeal the punishment imposed by the Shizuoka District Court on Oct. 18.

Twenty-five more sailors have been separated from the Navy in the last week for refusing to be vaccinated against COVID-19, according to the service. There have now been 1,099 separations for sailors who will not get vaccinated against COVID-19 and do not have a waiver, according to the sea service’s weekly update. Of the sailors who have been separated, 980 were active-duty, 98 were reservists and 22 were sailors in their first 180 days of service, reads the update.

ROUTINE R 022013Z JUN 22 MID200001775961U FM SECNAV WASHINGTON DC TO ALNAV INFO SECNAV WASHINGTON DC CNO WASHINGTON DC CMC WASHINGTON DC BT UNCLAS ALNAV 036/22 MSGID/GENADMIN/SECNAV WASHINGTON DC/-/JUN// SUBJ/LEADERSHIP AND ACCOUNTABILITY ALNAV// RMKS/1. Since taking the oath to serve as Secretary of the Navy, one of my three enduring priorities is empowering our people. We do this through a culture of warfighting excellence built on leadership that exudes treating others with dignity and respect. While serving as your Secretary these past 10 months, several issues have come across my desk for decision or review that galvanized the significance of steadfast leadership and total accountability in our Department of the Navy (DON). I fully endorse the leadership principles and expectations shared in the Chief of Naval Operations' "Charge of Command" and the "Command and Leadership" summary outlined in the Commandant's Planning Guidance. There are a few tenets to highlight. Leaders in key roles - especially those in command - are selected based on years of training, experience, qualifications, established requirements, and a multitude of distinct factors. These leaders are the best and most fully qualified. The special trust, confidence, and responsibility placed on the leaders in command also brings a higher level of accountability. The Command and Leadership section of General David H. Berger's Planning Guidance states that "elite organizations do not accept mediocrity and they do not look the other way when teammates come up short of expectations." When leaders' actions or inactions result in the loss of life or capital resources or simply lower our standards, the senior leadership of the DON has a responsibility to determine the root cause and hold responsible persons appropriately accountable. Leaders in command have the ultimate responsibility for capital resources entrusted to us by Congress and the American taxpayer. I would encourage all leaders - especially those in command - to continually assess your team's performance, to communicate early and often on material readiness and resources shortfalls as well as impediments to improvement and always ask for help when needed. Clear command and control (C2) is paramount. I challenge each of you in positions of leadership to precisely understand your C2 and what authorities and responsibilities you hold under your charge. Admiral Michael M. Gilday's "Charge of Command" states that although we have no tolerance on key issues such as Sexual Assault or Harassment, we are not a zero-defect organization. I agree that not every mistake should end one's career of service. Learning from mistakes is an essential part of evolving into a better leader and ultimately a better organization. In closing, I am proud of each and every one of you who serves. While leadership at times may be challenging, it is incredibly rewarding and will shape us to be the very best version of ourselves. We must cherish the special trust, confidence, and responsibility that comes with command and should never take it for granted. The lives of our Sailors, Marines, and DON civilians depend on it. Our Nation demands it. 2. Released by the Honorable Carlos Del Toro, Secretary of the Navy.// BT #0001 NNNN UNCLASSIFIED//

ROUTINE R 022045Z JUN 22 MID200001776046U FM CNO WASHINGTON DC TO NAVADMIN INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC BT UNCLAS NAVADMIN 130/22 PASS TO OFFICE CODES: FM CNO WASHINGTON DC//N1// INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC//N1// MSGID/NAVADMIN/CNO WASHINGTON DC/N1/JUN// SUBJ/COVID-19 DESIGNATION OF MISSION CRITICAL TRAVEL FOR UNVACCINATED INDIVIDUALS AND UPDATED TRAVEL GUIDANCE// REF/A/MSG/OPNAV/051532ZAPR21// REF/B/MSG/OPNAV/131647ZJUL21// REF/C/MEMO/USD PR/04APR22// REF/D/MEMO/OSD/15MAR21// REF/E/MSG/OPNAV/111536ZAPR22// REF/F/MEMO/SECNAV/29APR22// REF/G/MEMO/ASN MRA/03MAR22// NARR/REF A IS NAVADMIN 073/21, NAVY MITIGATION MEASURES IN RESPONSE TO CORONAVIRUS OUTBREAK UPDATE 7 (CONDITIONS-BASED APPROACH TO COVID-19 PERSONNEL MOVEMENT AND TRAVEL RESTRICTIONS). REF B IS NAVADMIN 150/21, DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE COVID-19 TESTING PRIOR TO OVERSEAS TRAVEL (UPDATE 2). REF C IS UNDER SECRETARY OF DEFENSE FOR PERSONNEL AND READINESS (USD(PR)) MEMO, CONSOLIDATED DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE CORONAVIRUS DISEASE 2019 FORCE HEALTH PROTECTION GUIDANCE. REF D IS THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE (SECDEF) MEMO, UPDATE TO CONDITIONS-BASED APPROACH TO CORONAVIRUS DISEASE 2019 PERSONNEL MOVEMENT AND TRAVEL RESTRICTIONS. REF E IS NAVADMIN 093/22, U.S. NAVY COVID-19 STANDARDIZED OPERATIONAL GUIDANCE 6.0. REF F IS SECRETARY OF THE NAVY (SECNAV) MEMO, IMPLEMENTATION OF CONSOLIDATED DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE CORONAVIRUS DISEASE 2019 FORCE HEALTH PROTECTION GUIDANCE. REF G IS ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF THE NAVY (MANPOWER AND RESERVE AFFAIRS) MEMO, DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY GUIDANCE ON COVID-19 COMMUNITY LEVELS AND WORKPLACE SAFETY PROTOCOLS. RMKS/1. This NAVADMIN cancels references (a) and (b) pursuant to the consolidated travel guidance in reference (c). This NAVADMIN additionally provides additional guidance on mission-critical travel for unvaccinated individuals and updates Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) guidance for meetings. 2. Summary. Travel and personnel movement must consider COVID-19 related Force Health Protection (FHP) measures to protect the health and safety of the force, maintain mission readiness and comply with federal, Department of Defense (DoD), Department of the Navy (DON) and Host Nation (HN) guidelines. Guidelines have adjusted over time due to the dynamic COVID-19 environment. FHP measures are now consolidated in Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness (USD(PR)) guidance (reference (c)) which will be regularly updated as guidelines change. This guidance should be frequently referenced for the latest FHP guidance on travel and personnel movement. Reference (c) is available at the following website and all commands and organizations should monitor the website to ensure they review the most current version: https://www.defense.gov/Spotlights/Coronavirus-DOD-Response/Latest-DOD- Guidance//. 3. Applicability. This guidance applies to all Navy Service Members and their dependents. 4. Travel and Personnel Movement Updated Guidance and Requirements. The DoD conditions-based approach to COVID-19 personnel movement and travel (reference (d)) has been rescinded with the issuance of the consolidated guidance in reference (c). The conditions-based approach formed the foundation of reference (a), which is cancelled by this NAVADMIN. It remains paramount that personnel at all levels continue to ensure appropriate FHP measures are implemented and the risk assessment in reference (c) be completed prior to travel. a. Reference (c) contains detailed guidance on travel for service members and their dependents, as well as DoD civilians and contractors, and bases the guidance on location of travel and whether the travel is official or unofficial. It also provides testing and restriction of movement requirements. That guidance should be followed unless more restrictive Navy specific guidance is provided. The guidance in reference (b), which is cancelled by this NAVADMIN, is replaced with the testing guidance in reference (c). During all official travel, travelers will follow all applicable federal, state, local and commercial air carrier requirements and applicable HN requirements. b. Specific guidance for personnel movement for Navy operational units is contained in reference (e). 5. Official travel for fully vaccinated individuals. In line with reference (c), fully vaccinated individuals are not restricted from official travel, both domestic and international. 6. Official travel for individuals not fully vaccinated. Individuals who are not fully vaccinated, or who decline to provide information about their vaccination status, are limited to only mission-critical official travel, both domestic and international. In any case, travel of unvaccinated individuals should be minimized. Requests for official travel by unvaccinated personnel outside of the following categories will be routed to the Under Secretary of the Navy (UNSECNAV) for decision via the Chief of Naval Personnel (CNP), the Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) and the Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Manpower and Reserve Affairs (ASN MRA). In line with reference (f), official travel by unvaccinated personnel, or those who decline to provide information about their vaccination status, is only authorized for the following mission critical purposes: a. Permanent Change of Station (PCS) travel for dependents accompanying Service Members or civilian employees who are fully vaccinated or have a permanently approved exemption. Overseas screening and medical approval is still required per current policies. b. PCS travel for unvaccinated Service Members reassigned from operational units to non-deployable units. Unvaccinated dependents of these Service Members are also authorized to travel. c. Travel of dependents associated with an approved early return of dependents authorization from an overseas post or station. d. Government funded emergency leave travel and emergency visitation travel. e. New recruits traveling to Recruit Training Command. f. Travel by patients, as well as their authorized escorts and attendants, for purposes of medical treatment. Travel by medical providers for the purposes of medical treatment for DoD personnel and their families. g. Travel by Service Members and civilian personnel approved for retirement or separation. For Service Members, travel is authorized for purposes of taking transition leave. h. Travel by Service Members under the authority of a Chief of Mission and authorized by that Chief of Mission. i. Travel by Service Members and civilian personnel not under the authority of a Chief of Mission and ordered by the appropriate DoD official to evacuate an area threatened by unusual or emergency circumstances. j. Travel associated with new civilian hiring and management directed actions to include transfers, reassignments, management directed reassignments and new civilian accessions including formal entry-level civilian accession programs such as government-funded internships and fellowships. k. Travel by civilian employees complying with overseas tour rotation agreement requirements. l. Travel in support of mission critical maintenance operations for DON assets as well as the critical assets of other services, agencies, and international partnerships that support the mission of the DON. Mission critical maintenance operations are in direct support of DON ships, submarines, aircraft, information technology equipment and infrastructure as well as other critical equipment not otherwise listed. m. Travel by Service Members from an overseas post or station that are not eligible for involuntary extension or will surpass the 180-day limit for involuntary extension. 7. Updated COVID-19 Guidance Related to Meetings. a. In line with reference (c), approval must be obtained in advance for any planned, in-person meetings, events and conferences sponsored by the DON with more than 50 participants (referred to collectively herein as *meetings*, in a county or equivalent jurisdiction where the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) COVID-19 Community Level is high. Approval authority is the UNSECNAV and no lower. All organizations within the Navy will submit requests through the respective chain of command to the UNSECNAV for approval via ASN (MRA). To the maximum extent practicable, requests should be submitted no later than 30 days from the planned start of the event to allow for proper coordination and routing. b. For any in-person meetings in a county or equivalent jurisdiction where the CDC COVID-19 Community Level is high or medium, the meeting organizer will require all attendees, including Service Members and DoD civilian employees, to show a completed DD Form 3150, *Contractor Personnel and Visitor Certification of Vaccination.* In extenuating circumstances, the UNSECNAV may approve exceptions for attendees who are not vaccinated. These exceptions will be requested through the respective chain of command to the UNSECNAV for approval via ASN (MRA). Organizers of approved meetings will require attendees to confirm proof of vaccination and, where exceptions are granted, organizers will ensure that unvaccinated attendees meet the testing provisions of reference (c). All attendees will remain in compliance with the masking guidance within reference (g). c. For purposes of this guidance, meetings do not include military training, exercise events and operations. In addition, private social events at Morale, Welfare and Recreation facilities or events held as part of DoD Educational Activity schools functions on naval installations do not constitute meetings. 8. It is incumbent on personnel at all levels of the Navy to take personal ownership of continuing to effectively implement FHP measures and ensure they are seeking out and following the latest guidance. 9. Points of contact. Service Members with PCS questions should contact their detailer directly or through the MyNavy Career Center. MyNavy Career Center: 833-330-6622, askmncc(at)navy.mil. OPNAV POC: CAPT William Shafer, william.a.shafer6.mil(at)us.navy.mil and CAPT Chris Brianas, christopher.g.brianas.mil(at)us.navy.mil. 10. Released by Vice Admiral John B. Nowell, Jr, N1.// BT #0001 NNNN UNCLASSIFIED//

ROUTINE R 021900Z JUN 22 MID200001775784U FM CNO WASHINGTON DC//N1// TO NAVADMIN INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC//N1// BT UNCLAS NAVADMIN 129/22 PASS TO OFFICE CODES: FM CNO WASHINGTON DC//N1// INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC//N1// MSGID/GENADMIN/CNO WASHINGTON DC/N1/JUN// SUBJ/MANDATORY USE OF THE NAVY PERSONNEL AND PAY (NP2) MYPCS TRAVEL VOUCHER SUBMISSION TOOL AND GOVERNMENT TRAVEL CHARGE CARD (GTCC) DURING PERMANENT CHANGE OF STATION (PCS) TRAVEL// REF/A/GENADMIN/CNO WASH DC/061749ZAUG19// REF/B/GENADMIN/CNO WASH DC/241737ZJUN20// REF/C/GENADMIN/CNO WASH DC/151917ZDEC21// REF/D/GENADMIN/CNO WASH DC/151823ZDEC21// REF/E/DOC/DOD/JUN2021// REF/F/DOC/DTMO/MAR2022// REF/G/DOC/DOD/1MAY2022// NARR/REF A IS NAVADMIN 184/19 GOVERNMENT TRAVEL CHARGE CARD USE DURING PERMANENT CHANGE OF STATION TRAVEL. REF B IS NAVADMIN 176/20 GOVERNMENT TRAVEL CHARGE CARD USE DURING PERMANENT CHANGE OF STATION FULL ROLLOUT. REF C IS NAVADMIN 286/21 MANDATORY USE OF GOVERNMENT TRAVEL CHARGE CARD AND MYPCS TRAVEL VOUCHER. REF D IS NAVADMIN 285/21 GOVERNMENT TRAVEL CHARGE CARD USE DURING PERMANENT CHANGE OF STATION LESSONS LEARNED. REF E IS THE DEFENSE TRAVEL MANAGEMENT OFFICE (DTMO) GTCC REGULATIONS. REF F IS THE JOINT TRAVEL REGULATIONS. REF G IS THE DOD FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT REGULATION (FMR) VOLUME 7A.// RMKS/1. This NAVADMIN cancels references (a) through (c) and mandates the use of the MyPCS Travel Voucher and the Government Travel Charge Card (GTCC) for Permanent Change of Station (PCS) travel in accordance with the timelines listed in paragraph 2. The MyPCS Travel Voucher is a fully automated, electronic travel claim voucher capability introduced to the Fleet in 2019. Its use has streamlined the travel claim process, increasing accuracy and reducing processing timelines. The GTCC has also been authorized for PCS travel since 2019. These efforts are a proven capability providing Sailors and their families a reliable mean of financial support during and after a PCS move. These represent another MyNavy HR milestone toward delivering better quality of service to Sailors and their families through a modernized pay and personnel process. Reference (d) provides information and guidance to reinforce procedures for using the GTCC during a PCS travel. 2. Timeline. On 01 Jan 2022, Phase I of the mandatory use of the MyPCS Travel Voucher and GTCC for PCS travel was implemented for all Active Duty (AD) and Training and Administration of the Reserve (TAR) in paygrades E-9 and O-6 and above. Mandatory use of the MyPCS Travel Voucher and GTCC for PCS will expand to other paygrades as reflected below. a. MyPCS Travel Voucher: 01 Jul 2022, all AD and TAR Service Members in all paygrades are required to use the MyPCS Travel Voucher for submission of PCS travel claims, except for members reporting to commands listed in paragraph 10c. Mandated use of the MyPCS Travel Voucher was previously expanded to include Selected Reservists executing Active Duty for Operational Support and Officer Recall PCS orders. b. GTCC Phase II: 01 Jul 2022, all Service Members in paygrades E-7 and above and O-4 and above will be required to use the GTCC for PCS travel expenses. c. GTCC Phase III: 01 Jan 2023, all Service Members in all paygrades will be required to use the GTCC for PCS travel expenses. 3. Policy a. Use of the GTCC for PCS travel applies to personnel traveling on both Continental United States (CONUS) and outside CONUS (OCONUS) PCS orders who are: (1) Active Duty (2) Training and Administration of the Reserve (TAR) (3) Selected Reservists (SELRES) executing Active Duty for Operational Support (ADOS) and Officer Recall PCS orders b. Use of the GTCC for PCS travel does not apply to: (1) Personnel on accession, separation, or retirement orders (2) DoD Civilian personnel and contractors (3) Individual mobilization augmentees (4) Individual Ready Reserve Navy personnel (5) Individuals not eligible to obtain a GTCC or are otherwise explicitly exempted by reference (e) c. New accessions eligible to receive a GTCC will apply for and receive their GTCC upon check-in at their first Permanent Duty Station (PDS). 4. Actions and Responsibilities. a. Commanders and supervisors. Ensure Agency Program Coordinators (APC), Command Pay and Personnel Administrators (CPPA), and GTCC cardholders adhere to all applicable instructions. Commanders and supervisors at all levels are responsible for ensuring compliance with Section 040103 of reference (e). b. APCs. APCs shall be reflected on command check-in and check- out sheets. (1) Losing command. APCs will consult with all Service Members during the check-out process and advise them of the rules, regulations, and requirement to use the GTCC for PCS travel for all authorized expenses (paragraph 5). In accordance with reference (e), APCs shall verify the cardholders GTCC is active, in a Mission Critical (MC)/PCS status, and has a zero balance prior to the Service Member detaching from the command. Credit, retail, and cash withdrawal limits above the default limits in reference (e) must be adjusted to accommodate requirements for the duration of PCS travel. If the APCs approval maximum is insufficient for the duration and requirements of PCS travel, the affected APC shall consult the next higher APC hierarchy level for further consideration. APCs shall provide MC/PCS status expiration date and advise the Service Member to call MyNavy Career Center (MNCC) to renew MC/PCS status every 90 days as necessary. (2) Gaining command. Upon arrival at the gaining command, APCs will ensure the cardholders account is transferred into the gaining command hierarchy and account status adjustments are made to update the members phone number, email address, physical mailing address or other pertinent information which changed due to the move. Under no circumstances should an APC either close a cardholders GTCC account or remove the cardholder from MC/PCS status, as it will have negative effects on the timeline towards delinquency. c. CPPAs. The CPPA shall be reflected on command check-in and check-out sheets. Gaining command CPPAs shall ensure members submit their MyPCS Travel Vouchers within five working days of arrival. d. Cardholders. Service Members using the GTCC for official government travel are encouraged to register on Citimanager (https://home.cards.citidirect.com/CommercialCard/login). Failure to use the GTCC for authorized PCS expenses may subject the cardholder to appropriate administrative or disciplinary action. (1) Before travel: During check out with the APC/CPPA, the Service Member shall provide a copy of their PCS orders, estimated PCS expenses and a contact number where the Service Member can be reached during travel. (2) During travel: Service Members shall keep receipts for all reimbursable expenses. Cardholders who have reached their credit limit or experience a declined GTCC when attempting to make an authorized purchase should call MNCC for assistance to raise their credit limit or to determine if a Merchant Category Code (MCC) block may restrict that vendor. Service Members will be reimbursed for PCS expenses up to their maximum entitlement per reference (f). Overspending of entitlements may result in personal indebtedness and the cardholder will be subject to repaying the remaining balance on the GTCC. (3) Extended PCS travel (>120 days): Cardholder accounts are placed in a MC/PCS status while a Service Member is traveling to their new PDS. MC/PCS status protects the Service Member from any payments being due on the GTCC until 60 days after coming out of MC/PCS status. Citibank program limitations only allow accounts to be in a MC/PCS status for 120 days at a time. To prevent the Citibank bill from coming due prior to the Service Member reporting to their PDS, Service Members must contact their detaching command APC or MNCC Pro Cell at (833-330-MNCC) Option 2 to have their MC/PCS status extended. Failure to extend the account in MC/PCS status may result in the Service Member being placed in a past due or delinquent status and ultimately lead to loss of GTCC privileges and potential damage to personal credit rating. (4) Upon check-in to PDS: Cardholders shall review their GTCC account for accuracy and ensure all supporting receipts are submitted using the MyPCS Travel Voucher to ensure sufficient funds are allocated to pay the full balance on the card when the travel claim is liquidated. Service Members shall check-in with the APC and CPPA to submit their travel voucher using MyPCS Travel Voucher within five working days and before executing any permissive TDY. Split disbursement is mandatory when using GTCC for PCS. (5) To verify full payment has been completed upon MyPCS Travel Voucher liquidation, Service Members shall review their Advice of Payment in MyPay. (6) MNCC will verify GTCC balance when liquidating travel claims to result in a zero balance on the GTCC. This may result in per diem funds being applied to produce a zero balance. (7) Service Members should verify their GTCC balance on Citi Manager has been paid in full after their travel has been liquidated. (8) Individual cardholders are responsible for timely payment of their GTCC balance. Any outstanding balance on the GTCC must be paid within 60 days of coming out of MC/PCS status. Account delinquency may adversely impact the Service Members assignability, financial health, security clearance, or credit history. Accounts become past due 31 days after checking in to the command. On Day 61, the GTCC is suspended. On Day 75, the cardholder is charged a 29.00 per month late fee. On Day 126, the member is submitted for enrollment in Salary Offset and on Day 211, Citibank may charge off the debt which could affect the cardholders credit. 5. Authorized and unauthorized uses of the GTCC for PCS travel. a. Service Members should note PCS travel expenses are not necessarily directly reimbursed. Reimbursement is based on PCS allowance rules in accordance with Chapter 5 of reference (f). b. The GTCC is authorized for the following travel expenses: (1) Temporary Lodging Expense (TLE) at the old or new CONUS PDS. See Chapter 5 of reference (f) for information on TLE. (2) Fuel and electric vehicle charging for a Privately Owned Vehicle (POV) when POV is the authorized mode of transportation. (3) Rental car and fuel, when a rental car is the authorized mode of transportation. (4) Lodging. Service Members will be reimbursed per reference (f) Chapter 2. (5) Meals. Service Members will be reimbursed per reference (f) Chapter 2. (6) Dislocation Allowance (DLA) Expenses. These are expenses related to DLA normally used to establish a household (e.g., carpet cleaning, utility deposits). If the Service Member uses the GTCC for DLA expenses and does not exceed their authorized entitlement, the member will receive the full amount of the difference when their travel claim is liquidated. If the Service Member was issued advanced DLA, the member shall not use the GTCC for DLA expenses. (7) Automated Teller Machine (ATM) or bank teller withdrawals up to the monthly cash withdrawal limit in reference (e). A 2.4 percent non-reimbursable fee applies to any amount withdrawn. ATM charges are not reimbursable expenses. c. The GTCC is not authorized for the following travel expenses: (1) DLA expenses when issued advanced DLA. (2) Dependent use without the Service Member. (3) Commercial airfare for PCS travel. Commercial airfare will continue to be booked by the Navy Passenger Transportation Office (NAVPTO). No commercial airfare charges will be made to a Service Members GTCC account including when the Service Members orders contain intermediate stops to PDS. (4) Personal travel arrangements incurred during leave in conjunction with orders. See reference (e) for further details. (5) Personally Procured Moves (PPM) operating expenses (e.g., rental truck/trailers, moving supplies, furniture pads, rope, oil, weight ticket fees). (6) Accession, separation, or retirement travel. (7) Payment of debt owed to creditors. (8) Personal expenses unrelated to travel expenses (e.g., automobile repairs, medical expenses, childcare, entertainment, or uniform items). (9) Short-term storage-in-transit (SIT) or long-term non- temporary storage (NTS) of PPMs or other household goods. (10) Temporary Lodging Allowance (TLA). In accordance with reference (g), TLA may be authorized by the TLA Authority when a Service Member or dependent is reporting to an OCONUS location and needs to occupy temporary lodging at personal expense. TLA cannot be paid for with the GTCC since it is a pay entitlement, not a travel entitlement. Additionally, TLA expenses cannot be split disbursed to Citibank. 6. GTCC Misuse. Commanders, supervisors, CPPAs, and APCs will ensure Service Members using their GTCC are advised of authorized and prohibited uses of the GTCC for PCS travel. Examples of misuse include but are not limited to: a. Expenses unrelated to PCS travel. b. ATM cash withdrawals made more than three working days prior to official government travel or excessive ATM cash withdrawals for amounts exceeding authorized meals and incidental expense amounts. c. Intentional failure to pay undisputed charges in a timely manner. d. Personal use for entertainment or gambling. Military personnel who violate the specific prohibitions contained in reference (e) can be subject to administrative or disciplinary action under the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) based on the nature of the misconduct involved. 7. Travel Advance Guidance. a. If desired and qualified per reference (f), a Service Member under PCS orders may request advanced DLA. If issued, the GTCC shall not be used for DLA expenses. b. Service Members may request an Advance Operating Allowance for Household Goods (HHG) PPMs and Advance Basic Pay and still use their GTCC for all authorized travel expenses. c. All other travel advances (per diem, mileage, Temporary Additional Duty (TAD) travel) are not authorized with concurrent use of the GTCC. Qualified exceptions will be restricted to non- concurrent travel of dependents and Service Members not eligible to receive a GTCC per reference (e). d. Use of the GTCC and receipt of travel advances for the same entitlement could result in indebtedness to the Government through over expenditure of entitlements, and Service Members may be subject to administrative and disciplinary action. 8. TLE guidance. APCs shall ensure Service Members planning on using TLE at their PDS remain in a MC/PCS status while using the GTCC for TLE expenses. The Service Member shall check-in with their CPPA immediately upon arrival and submit their MyPCS Travel Voucher within five working days regardless of whether TLE has been used. Service Members who use their GTCC for TLE expenses to their PDS should file a supplemental Travel Voucher upon completion of their temporary lodging stay via MyPCS Travel Voucher and ensure split disbursement is annotated. Reference (f) Section 0506 details TLE eligibility, reimbursement, and limits. 9. Dual-military PCS guidance. Dual-military Service Members conducting concurrent PCS moves have separate Lines of Accounting and funding allocated. Therefore, Service Members shall each use their GTCC for respective PCS expenses (meals, fuel, etc.) in accordance with this NAVADMIN and file separate MyPCS Travel Vouchers for individual travel. 10. MyPCS Travel Voucher. a. Use of the MyPCS Travel Voucher greatly reduces errors and expedites reimbursement. It provides Service Members the ability to submit an electronic travel voucher with photo upload functionality for receipts using a personal or government computer, mobile device or tablet. Additional capabilities of MyPCS Travel Voucher include the travel entitlements calculator, lean orders, and a custom- tailored PCS checklist for use before departure. It also gives Service Members and CPPAs greater visibility of the status of submitted PCS Travel Vouchers. MyPCS Travel Voucher may be accessed via MyNavy Portal (MNP) at https://my.navy.mil/. b. Effective 01 Jul 2022, use of the MyPCS Travel Voucher is mandatory for submission of PCS travel claims. The enterprise Customer Relationship Management (eCRM) system is a backup solution if unable to use MyPCS Travel Voucher; however, the use of eCRM will delay timely travel claim liquidation. c. Use of the MyPCS Travel Voucher is not required for GTCC users reporting to Aircraft Carriers (CVN), Submarine Tenders (AS) and Flag Ships (LCC). MyPCS Travel Voucher will be expanded to these commands this fall. d. CAC-free access using a mobile device requires the Service Member to establish a CAC-free user name and password via MNP. Using a CAC-enabled machine, go to MNP, click "Login" in the top right corner, select "Login Help & FAQs" from the drop-down, then select "How do I set up CAC-free Access?" Follow directions provided on the page. Video tutorials are available athttps://my.navy.mil/tutorials.html. Once a CAC-free account is established, the password is valid for 60 days. 11. Customer Support and Online Resources. a. Phone and email support is available 24/7 from the MNCC Pro Cell at 833-330-MNCC (6622) Option 2 or via e-mail at: askmncc(at)navy.mil, or from Citibank (800-200-7056). b. MNP registration for CAC-free access to MNP: https://my.navy.mil/tutorials.html andhttps://www.mnp.navy.mil/group/my- account/cac-free-setup/. c. MyPCS Travel Voucher via MNP: https://my.navy.mil/. d. GTCC for PCS information guide and training briefs: https://www.mynavyhr.navy.mil/Support-Services/Pay-Pers-Support/My-Personnel- Info/GTCC-for-PCS/. e. Downloadable NP2 quick start guides: https://my.navy.mil/np2.html. f. User Productivity Kits (UPKs) and interactive training modules: https://prodhr.np2.navy.mil/ and navigating to "Training" in the top menu, select "Assignment, Leave, and Travel". g. Questions regarding this NAVADMIN or GTCC for PCS policy should be addressed to PERS-45 Assignment, Leave, and Travel Business Design Owner (BDO) at gtcc_pcs.fct(at)navy.mil. Questions regarding MyPCS Travel Voucher and issues using your GTCC during PCS should be addressed to MNCC. 12. To evaluate program effectiveness, Service Member satisfaction, and collect feedback for continued improvements, GTCC users are strongly encouraged to complete a brief survey available at https://surveys.max.gov/index.php/737856?lang=en. 13. Released by Vice Admiral John B. Nowell, Jr, N1.// BT #0001 NNNN UNCLASSIFIED//

ROUTINE R 021943Z JUN 22 MID200001775844U FM CNO WASHINGTON DC TO NAVADMIN INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC BT UNCLAS NAVADMIN 128/22 PASS TO OFFICE CODES: FM CNO WASHINGTON DC//N1// INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC//N1// MSGID/GENADMIN/CNO WASHINGTON DC/N1/JUN// SUBJ/SUSPENSION OF THE ACTIVE COMPONENT CRYPTOLOGIC WARFARE LIMITED DUTY OFFICER DESIGNATOR 681X// REF/A/MSG/CNO WASHINGTON DC/N1/032039ZJUN21// REF/B/MSG/CNO WASHINGTON DC/N1/251736ZJAN18// REF/C/DOC/OPNAV/6DEC16/NOTAL// NARR/ REF A IS NAVADMIN 116/21, FY-23 ACTIVE-DUTY LIMITED DUTY OFFICER AND CHIEF WARRANT OFFICER IN-SERVICE PROCUREMENT BOARD. REF B IS NAVADMIN 014/18, UPDATED OFF-RAMP GUIDANCE FOR ACTIVE AND RESERVE COMPONENT INFORMATION WARFARE AND SUPPLY CORPS LIMITED DUTY OFFICERS. REF C IS OPNAVINST 1210.5A, LATERAL TRANSFER AND REDESIGNATION OF OFFICERS IN THE NAVY. RMKS/1. This NAVADMIN announces suspension of Active Component Cryptologic Warfare (CW) Limited Duty Officer (LDO) designator 681X accessions due to the overlap in CW LDO and Chief Warrant Officer (CWO) (781X) skill sets. Formal disestablishment of the 681X designator will take place after natural attrition of current inventory. 2. The Navy suspended CW LDO 681X accessions beginning with the Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 In-Service Procurement Board, announced in reference (a). The FY-22 (cycle year 2021) In-Service Procurement Board was the last board that selected CW LDO 681X officers. Active component CW LDOs 681X are highly encouraged to complete CW officer (1810) requirements and submit redesignation without board action requests to 1810, consistent with references (b) and (c). All 681X billets will be converted to either 781X or 181X in coordination with billet stakeholders. 3. Points of contact a. CW Officer Community Manager is CDR Brian Schulz at (901) 874-3123/DSN 882, or e-mail at brian.l.schulz.mil(at)us.navy.mil. b. LDO and CWO Community Manager is CAPT Patrick Sutton at (901) 874-3042/DSN 882, or e-mail at patrick.h.sutton.mil(at)us.navy.mil. 4. Released by Vice Admiral John B. Nowell, Jr, N1.// BT #0001 NNNN UNCLASSIFIED//

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