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ROUTINE R 201526Z OCT 22 MID200080381910U FM CNO WASHINGTON DC TO NAVADMIN INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC BT UNCLAS NAVADMIN 237/22 PASS TO OFFICE CODES: FM CNO WASHINGTON DC//N1// INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC//N1// MSGID/GENADMIN/CNO WASHINGTON DC/N1/OCT// SUBJ/GUIDANCE FOR 2022 PERIODIC FIRST CLASS PETTY OFFICER EVALUATIONS// REF/A/DOC/BUPERS/12OCT21// REF/B/NAVADMIN/CNO WASHINGTON DC/071452ZSEP22// REF/C/NAVADMIN/CNO WASHINGTON DC/191459ZJUL22// NARR/REF A IS BUPERSINST 1610.10F, NAVY PERFORMANCE EVALUATION SYSTEM. REF B IS NAVADMIN 220/22, FY-23 ACTIVE DUTY NAVY E-7 ADVANCEMENT SELECTION BOARDS.// RMKS/1. This NAVADMIN provides amended guidance to reference (a) for the timing of the 2022 E-6 periodic evaluation cycle to account for delays in the release of reference (b). Selectees for advancement can expect to be assigned their original date of rank, which will overlap with the end of the traditional reporting period for E-6 periodic evaluations. This will relieve administrative burdens on commands by eliminating the need to reprocess evaluations, accurately ensure reporting continuity for Sailors who advanced, and standardize reporting across Navy Active and Reserve components. a. Reporting seniors shall conduct normal E-6 periodic evaluations and submit E-6 periodic evaluations to Navy Personnel Command no later than 15 December 2022 via eNavfit. The end of the reporting period will remain on 15 November 2022 for normal E-6 periodic evaluations. b. Sailors selected for advancement to E-7 will receive an E-6 promotion/frocking evaluation ending on 14 November 2022. 2. For questions and concerns regarding these policy changes, contact Force Master Chief Christian Detje at (901) 874-3030 or via e-mail at christian.d.detje.mil(at)us.navy.mil. 3. Released by Vice Admiral Richard J. Cheeseman, Jr., N1.// BT #0001 NNNN UNCLASSIFIED//

ROUTINE R 192101Z OCT 22 MID200080379587U FM CNO WASHINGTON DC TO NAVADMIN INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC BT UNCLAS NAVADMIN 235/22 PASS TO OFFICE CODES: INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC//N1// MSGID/GENADMIN/CNO WASHINGTON DC/N1/OCT// SUBJ/UPDATED FY-24 RESERVE LIMITED DUTY OFFICER AND CHIEF WARRANT OFFICER IN-SERVICE PROCUREMENT BOARD// REF/A/MSG/CNO WASHINGTON DC/11JULY22// AMPN/REF A IS NAVADMIN 150/22, FY-24 RESERVE LIMITED DUTY OFFICER AND CHIEF WARRANT OFFICER IN-SERVICE PROCUREMENT BOARD// RMKS/1. This NAVADMIN announces the extension of the application due date provided in reference (a) to 1 November 2022 for any Reserve Limited Duty Officer and Chief Warrant Officer (LDO/CWO) candidate who was directly impacted by Hurricane Ian. 2. Applications must be received by MyNavy Career Center (MNCC) no later than 1 November 2022. Submit applications in line with reference (a). 3. Points of contact: a. For application and eligibility questions, contact NCC Kenya Throckmorton, Affiliation and Redesignation Branch (PERS-92), at (901) 874-4456/DSN 882 or via e-mail at kenya.m.throckmorton.mil(at)us.navy.mil. b. For general LDO/CWO career path and policy questions, contact LCDR Dustin Hoskins, Reserve LDO/CWO Officer Community Manager (BUPERS-351), at (901) 874-3291/DSN 882, or via e-mail at dustin.a.hoskins.mil(at)us.navy.mil. 4. This NAVADMIN will remain in effect until superseded or 10 January 2023, whichever comes first. 5. Released by Vice Admiral Richard J. Cheeseman, Jr., N1.// BT #0001 NNNN UNCLASSIFIED//

ROUTINE R 201421Z OCT 22 MID200080381662U FM CNO WASHINGTON DC TO NAVADMIN INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC BT UNCLAS NAVADMIN 236/22 PASS TO OFFICE CODES: FM CNO WASHINGTON DC//N1// INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC//N1// MSGID/GENADMIN/CNO WASHINGTON DC/N1/OCT// SUBJ/UNDERSEA WARFARE MASTERS DEGREE OPPORTUNITY AT NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL FOR NAVY EXPLOSIVE ORDNANCE DISPOSAL (EOD) OPERATORS// REF/A/MSG/CNO WASHINGTON DC/N7/051641ZMAY21// REF/B/DOC/OPNAV/17JAN20// REF/C/DOC/COMNAVPERSCOM/4MAY19// NARR/REF A IS NAVADMIN 089/21, FY-22 NAVY STRATEGIC EDUCATION ALIGNMENT PLAN. REF B IS OPNAVINST 1520.37B, GRADUATE EDUCATION VOUCHER PROGRAM. REF C IS MILPERSMAN ARTICLE 1306-106, TIME ON STATION (TOS) AND RETAINABILITY OBLIGATED SERVICE (OBLISERV)// RMKS/1. This NAVADMIN solicits enlisted Sailor applications for enrollment into the Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) 24-month Master of Science in Undersea Warfare Program. In line with references (a) and (b), this opportunity is one of many efforts to increase Explosive Ordnance Disposals Undersea Warfare capabilities for the Navy, while building professional senior leaders in the underwater domain. The Undersea program offers students the opportunity to study the fundamental principles which apply to the design, performance, and employment of sensors, unmanned vehicles, and tactics in the undersea environment. The program combines electrical and mechanical engineering, mathematics, oceanography, physics, and operations research into a multi-disciplinary program of study. 2. Selectee will be assigned to NPS as a full-time student under permanent change of station (PCS) orders to Monterey, CA, with a September 2023 start. As a full-time student, the Sailor will be required to carry a full academic load year-round. Degree requirements should be completed in 24 months. 3. At this time, the program is only available to Active-Duty Sailors in the Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) technician rating who meet the following criteria: a. Must possess a baccalaureate degree from an institutionally accredited school. Your undergraduate degree program must include a calculus sequence and a calculus-based physics sequence. Sailors not meeting the academic requirements for direct input may enter the program early for a one or two quarter refresher of math and/or physics as required. b. Must be an EOD Technician, a senior chief petty officer (E8) or above, company and/or troop leading chief petty officer milestone complete, and eligible for contiguous United States/shore assignment no later than August 2023 for the September 2023 start. E8 with no more than 20 years of service (YOS), or a master chief petty officer with no more than 24 YOS. c. Selected Sailors must complete active obligated service (OBLISERV) requirements in line with reference (c). OBLISERV is computed from the NPS class convening date. Prior to receiving PCS orders to NPS, selected Sailors must OBLISERV for a period of 72 months (6 years). If reenlistment and/or obtainment of OBLISERV prior to transfer will cause potential monetary loss, the Sailor may qualify for the following OBLISERV option: NAVPERS 1070/613, Administrative Remarks, entry in lieu of hard OBLISERV in line with reference (c). d. Must be within physical fitness assessment (PFA) standards with no PFA failures within the last 3 years. e. Must have no evaluation marks below 3.0 within the last 5 years. f. Must hold or be eligible for a secret clearance. Applicants without a current secret clearance should work with their special security office to initiate the clearance request. Orders to NPS will not be issued until secret clearance is finalized. g. Must possess a conditional letter of acceptance from NPS. Sailors must contact the EOD Enlisted Community Manager (ECM) or EOD Technical Advisor listed in paragraph 11 to have access granted to the NPS website. Once access is granted, Sailors must apply for a conditional letter of acceptance to NPS at https://nps.edu/web/admissions/apply and select Undersea Warfare, curriculum number 525. Upon application submission, Sailors must arrange for submission of an official transcript to the NPS admissions office from each institution attended for all undergraduate and graduate education, as well as all Sailor/Marine American Council on Education Registry Transcripts, or Joint Service transcripts. NPS applications must be submitted to NPS no later than 1 January 2023 for the September 2023 start. Applicants will be notified by NPS via e-mail regarding their conditional acceptance. Prior application submissions to this program do not disqualify an applicant. 4. Prospective applicants should contact their detailer immediately to discuss implications for their current assignments. Failure to do so may result in the withdrawal of selection. 5. Applicants in receipt of a letter of conditional acceptance from NPS should forward a written request via their commanding officer, using the below format: From: (Rate, Full Name, Last 4 digits of SSN) To: Explosive Ordnance Disposal Senior Enlisted Advisory Group Via: (Commanding Officer) Subj: APPLICATION FOR ENLISTED UNDERSEA WARFARE MASTERS DEGREE OPPORTUNITY AT THE NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL Ref: (a) (cite this NAVADMIN) Encl: (1) Copies of all undergraduate transcripts (2) Certified copies of the last five performance evaluations (3) Command financial screening for assignment to a high cost of living area without barracks and dedicated housing for bachelors or geographic bachelors (4) Sailors single page statement of preparedness and motivation to earn a masters degree, and future goals (5) Naval Postgraduate School conditional letter of acceptance 1. I request selection to earn a Master of Science in Undersea Warfare at the Naval Postgraduate School for a September 2023 start date: I meet all eligibility requirements specified in paragraph (3) of ref (a). Enclosures (1) through (5) are submitted to support my request. 2. I understand if selected for this opportunity, I will incur a 72-month active-duty service obligation starting from the NPS class convening date. If I fail to complete the required service (voluntary or due to misconduct), I agree to reimburse the United States Navy for the cost of the graduate education received prorated for the obligated time served. 3. Upon completion of degree requirements, I understand I will be assigned based upon the needs of the Navy and EOD community. 4. I can be contacted at (provide phone, personal and work email, and mailing address). FI. MI. LAST NAME 6. Commanding officers endorsement should address Service Members preparedness for this significant academic opportunity, ability to work independently, communication skills, potential for increased responsibilities, and any special considerations. 7. Endorsed applications can be sent via encrypted e-mail to EOD ECM, EOD Technical Advisor listed in paragraph 11, or mailed via USPS to: MILITARY COMMUNITY MANAGEMENT (BUPERS-3) ATTN BUPERS-329F BLDG 453 (RM: 337) 5720 INTEGRITY DRIVE MILLINGTON, TN 38055-0003 8. Endorsed applications must arrive to EOD ECM/EOD Technical Advisor no later than 1 February 2023 for the September 2023 class start. 9. Selectee will be notified by their chain of command. Due to the highly competitive nature of this program, selectee must accept or rescind within 5 working days following notification. 10. General information about NPS can be found at https://www.nps.edu/. 11. Points of contact are: a. LT Zachary Krueger, EOD ECM, at (901) 874-4433 or via e-mail at zachary.m.krueger.mil(at)us.navy.mil b. EODCM Tim Mendenhall, Enlisted Technical Advisor, at (901) 874-2827 or via e-mail at timmy.j.mendenhall.mil(at)us.navy.mil 12. This NAVADMIN will remain in effect until superseded or 1 September 2023, whichever occurs first. 13. Released by Vice Admiral Richard J. Cheeseman, Jr., N1.// BT #0001 NNNN UNCLASSIFIED//

Sailors who applied for billets offered in the Senior Enlisted Advancement-to-Position Phase 2 pilot need to revisit their applications and ensure the billets for which they applied remain valid. The job list was updated significantly after the initial posting. The deadline for applications is October 24. Please visit https://www.mynavyhr.navy.mil/Career-Management/Boards/Active-Duty-Enlisted/SEA2P/fbclid/IwAR116Nq7T80kvA5bOT9GQvvtzR-GbLtP2Zf7sZrLZUQg3bDddR5dZ2cHYJg/ or read NAVADMIN 178/22

Navy officials said this week that they are making a meaningful dent in addressing pay and paperwork backlogs that have plagued sailors across the fleet in recent years. Those problems have included a glacial pace for processing separation and retirement paperwork.

WASHINGTON (AP) — The top U.S. military commander for the Middle East boarded a U.S. ballistic missile submarine in the Arabian Sea on Wednesday, a rare move that highlighted U.S. nuclear undersea capabilities during tense times with Iran and Russia. Gen. Erik Kurilla was shuttled out to the USS West Virginia and went aboard for about eight hours as the submarine rose to the surface in an undisclosed location in international waters in the sea.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — China is looking to speed up its timeline for taking control of Taiwan to 2027, raising concerns with one member of Congress that the Pentagon is modernizing too slowly. U.S. Navy officials have pointed to 2027 as the year when China wants to have the capability to take over Taiwan. Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-Wis.), a former Marine who sits on the House Armed Services Committee, pointed to that timeline on Tuesday as a reason why the Pentagon needs to modernize faster and prepare for a conflict with China in the Indo-Pacific region.

Nearly a month after the US Navy discovered that the water aboard one of its aircraft carriers looked and smelled strange, the service still has no idea what caused the issue. Sailors on the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln first noticed on September 21 that the water they drink and bathe in had an "odor and cloudy appearance." A Navy official told Insider on Tuesday that it's "not yet known" why the potable water on the ship had characteristics beyond what would traditionally be associated with safe, clean water.

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A fourth main break to the Navy’s water system was reported Monday as crews work frantically to make repairs to lines and restore service to some 93,000 users. A boil water advisory remains up for those on the system. Capt. Mark Sohaney, commander of Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, confirmed that a water main break Monday afternoon in Pearl City Peninsula was related to ongoing problems with the system. At least three homes in the area experienced flooding and crews were on scene.

The Navy will double the number of ratings eligible for sea duty incentives under the new Detailing Marketplace Assignment Policy (DMAP), which is replacing the legacy Sea Shore Flow policy for the Navy's most sea-intensive ratings.

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Some 93,000 users on the Navy’s water line remain under a boil water and conservation notice following main breaks Friday. In a media availability, Cmdr. Mark Sohaney of Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam said crews don’t have an estimated time of repair but anticipate having more information by Sunday morning. “We are moving at the speed of safety, slow as smooth and smooth as safe,” said Sohaney.

Tests found that aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72) had E. coli bacteria in its potable water system last month, the Navy announced today. After sailors noted an “odor and cloudy appearance” on Sept. 21 while the carrier was operating at sea, tests the next day found E. coli in the three of the ship’s tanks for the potable water supply, according to a service statement. “The odor and cloudiness in the water abated by Sept. 22. However, since the presence of E. coli was not related to the reports of odor and cloudiness in the water, on Sept. 24, additional water samples were sent to Orange Coast Analytical, Inc., a laboratory certified by the state of California’s Department of Health, for further testing. Results came back on Sept. 26 indicating that the water was within drinking water standards for pH, turbidity, aluminum, copper, lead, sodium, and hardness,” the statement reads.

The US Navy's most advanced destroyer may finally be turning over a new operational leaf after years of maintenance delays, budget headaches, and debates about its role in the fleet. USS Zumwalt, the lead ship of the Zumwalt-class stealth destroyers, made a port call in Guam on September 19 and arrived in Japan on September 26. It departed Japan on October 8.

The commanding officer of an Ohio-based Navy recruiting unit was relieved of command Wednesday for reasons that remain unclear. Cmdr. John Mullen was fired as head of Navy Talent Acquisition Group Ohio River Valley due to what a Navy press release called a “loss of confidence in his ability to command.”

The U.S. Navy and Spanish police are investigating the disappearance of a 31-year-old sailor missing for nearly a week from his home near Naval Station Rota. Lt. j.g. Eric Caldwell was last seen Oct. 7 in Chipiona, a small town on Spain’s Atlantic coast about 10 miles north of the base, said Lt. j.g. Charena Comacho, a base spokeswoman.

WASHINGTON — Veterans and military retirees will see an increase in their disability compensation after the Social Security Administration announced 70 million Americans will see an 8.7% increase in their benefits next year. The announcement comes two days after President Joe Biden signed the Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2022, which will require the Department of Veterans Affairs to boost compensation for veterans with disabilities and their families by providing a cost-of-living adjustment equal to the Social Security increase.

Update on USS Abraham Lincoln Potable Water On Sept. 21, 2022, Sailors aboard aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72), identified an odor and cloudy appearance in the ship's potable water while operating off the coast of Southern California. Consistent access to clean, safe water is a priority that all Sailors take extremely seriously and the crew immediately took action to shift water tanks. Engineering and medical personnel conducted a thorough inspection of the potable water supply from various locations throughout the ship and all potable water tanks were tested onboard. On Sept. 22, tests conducted on board the ship indicated that E. coli bacteria was present in three of 26 potable water tanks. Those tanks were isolated and secured from the potable water system and free bottled water was made available to the crew. The odor and cloudiness in the water abated by Sept. 22. However, since the presence of E. coli was not related to the reports of odor and cloudiness in the water, on Sept. 24, additional water samples were sent to Orange Coast Analytical, Inc., a laboratory certified by the state of California’s Department of Health, for further testing. Results came back on Sept. 26 indicating that the water was within drinking water standards for pH, turbidity, aluminum, copper, lead, sodium, and hardness. All potable water tanks currently in service to the crew have been tested and are clear of E. coli. The affected water tanks remain isolated and will be deep-cleaned and inspected during the ship’s ongoing maintenance period. There have been no confirmed cases of illness related to the ship’s water, but the Abraham Lincoln medical department continues to closely monitor their Sailors for any potential symptoms. Abraham Lincoln returned to its homeport at Naval Air Station North Island Oct. 3; since that time the ship has been connected to the San Diego water supply. The crew has safe water to drink and the health and wellbeing of the Abraham Lincoln crew remains a top priority.

ROUTINE R 121756Z OCT 22 MID600052357970U FM CNO WASHINGTON DC TO NAVADMIN INFO SECNAV WASHINGTON DC CNO WASHINGTON DC BT UNCLAS NAVADMIN 234/22 MSGID/NAVADMIN/CNO WASHINGTON DC/CNO/OCT// SUBJ/U.S. NAVY COVID-19 STANDARDIZED OPERATIONAL GUIDANCE 7.0// REF/A/MSG/CNO/111536ZAPR22// REF/B/DOC/USD(PR)/08AUG2022// REF/C/MSG/CNO/241805ZNOV21// REF/D/DOC/NMCPHC/27DEC2021// REF/E/DOC/NMCPHC/14MAY2021// REF/F/DOC/NMCPHC/19MAR2021// REF/G/MSG/CNO/041827ZAUG21// REF/H/MSG/CNO/231718ZAUG21// REF/I/OPNAVINST F3100.6K/10AUG21// NARR/REF A is NAVADMIN 093/22, U.S. NAVY COVID-19 STANDARDIZED OPERATIONAL GUIDANCE 6.0 (CORRECTED COPY). REF B is USD P&R CONSOLIDATED DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE CORONAVIRUS DISEASE 2019 FORCE HEALTH PROTECTION GUIDANCE-REVISION 2 available at https://www.defense.gov/Explore/Spotlight/Coronavirus/Latest-DOD-Guidance/ (Select "Health Protection Conditions Levels" tab from the site menu on the left). REF C is NAVADMIN 268/21, REQUIRED COVID-19 TESTING FOR UNVACCINATED SERVICE MEMBERS. REF D is NAVY AND MARINE CORPS PUBLIC HEALTH CENTER COVID-19 OMICRON VARIANT AND BOOSTER EFFECTIVENESS. REF E is NAVY AND MARINE CORPS PUBLIC HEALTH CENTER U.S. NAVY FORCE HEALTH PROTECTION WITH CONSIDERATIONS FOR VACCINE EFFICACY. REF F is NAVY AND MARINE CORPS PUBLIC HEALTH CENTER DOCUMENT ASSESSING REAL COVID-19 RISK. REF G is NAVADMIN 165/21, SOVEREIGN IMMUNITY POLICY. REF H is NAVADMIN 180/21, UPDATE 3 TO NAVY COVID-19 REPORTING REQUIREMENTS. REF I is OPNAVINST F3100.6K, SPECIAL INCIDENT REPORTING PROCEDURES. POC/OPNAV/COVID CELL TEAM LEAD, (703) 571-2822//EMAIL: OPNAV_COVID_CRISIS_RESPONSE_CELL@US.NAVY.MIL. RMKS/ 1. Purpose. This NAVADMIN provides updated COVID-19 Standardized Operational Guidance (SOG 7.0) and replaces reference (A). 2. Summary. SOG 7.0 driving objectives remain the health and safety of our sailors and civilians while preserving operational readiness. The virus is still with us and it is still dangerous, and the combination of vaccines, boosters, command engagement and personal accountability continue to be or best defense. SOG 7.0 should be read in its entirety. Clarifying edits based upon fleet feedback have been incorporated throughout. Notable changes include guidance for training personnel (paragraph 5.e), definition of close contacts (paragraph 5.j), use of N3N5 as Navy Component Commander (NCC) for commands with non-operational reporting chains (paragraph 5.e), guidance on meetings with greater than 50 participants (paragraph 8.k), and cancels reference (H), Special Incident Reporting requirements (paragraph 10). 3. Applicability. SOG 7.0 applies to all service members (active duty and ready reserve) assigned to or supporting operational units as defined in paragraph 5.e below (Operational and Non-Operational Forces). Non-operational forces, civilian employees and contractor personnel should follow the latest Department of Defense (DOD) Force Health Protection, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and state/local area guidance and seek policy clarification via local command Human Resource channels. Additionally, higher echelon Commanders guidance may apply. 4. Evolving Guidance. The CDC is the authority for COVID-19 measures on behalf of the general public. The Navy Surgeon General remains the authority for Navy COVID-19 measures and advises the Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) on how best to apply CDC guidance across the spectrum of unique Navy operating environments, and may include additional measures not required by the general public. Accordingly, and except when specifically referred to the CDC website (e.g., booster approval and guidance), evolving CDC guidance related to virus behavior and mitigations shall first be evaluated by the Navy Surgeon General prior to Fleet implementation. Questions regarding applicable COVID-19 measures may be directed to the point of contact POC listed above. 5. Definitions. CDC definitions regarding COVID-19 are kept current on the CDC website (https://www.cdc.gov). The following additional DoD definitions are provided: 5.a. Fully Vaccinated: Term for an individual who has completed a primary COVID-19 vaccine series as defined in reference (C). Applies two weeks after the final dose is received. During the time period from initial dose until two weeks after the final dose, an individual is considered partially vaccinated. 5.b. Up-to-Date (UTD) COVID-19 Vaccination: Term for an individual who has also received all CDC recommended COVID-19 vaccine dose(s), including booster dose(s), when eligible. UTD COVID-19 Vaccine and booster guidance is subject to change and is available on the CDC website. 5.c. High-Risk Personnel: Those individuals designated by a medical provider who meet CDC criteria for increased risk of severe illness. Qualifying conditions are included on the CDC website. 5.d. Commander: For the purposes of this NAVADMIN, the term Commander includes Commanding Officers, Officers-in-Charge, Masters, and Aircraft Commanders. 5.e. Operational and Non-Operational Forces: For the purposes of this NAVADMIN, operational forces and non-operational forces are defined by the applicable NCC. For operational forces, this might include deployed forces, forces in sustainment, or other operational elements that the NCC determines to fall within the intent and context of this NAVADMIN. Personnel conducting training in underway or airborne Navy platforms are considered operational forces. OPNAV N3N5 shall act as the NCC for units that do not report via an operational NCC (e.g., USS CONSTITUTION, USNA, ROTC units, etc.). 5.f. Restriction of Movement (ROM): Term for limiting personal interaction to reduce risk to a broader population. Personnel executing directed ROM remain in a duty status and will not be charged leave. ROM-sequester, when directed, is the Navy term for preemptive ROM in order to reduce risk of infection in advance of movement. Because of the Navy vaccination policy, ROM and ROM-sequester are now rare, but may be required in specific cases or in concert with movement to a foreign country. For tracking and trending purposes, report instances of ROM and ROM-sequester to N3N5 via the POC of this message. 5.g. Isolation. The separation of an individual or group infected or reasonably believed to be infected with a communicable disease from those who are healthy in such a place and manner to prevent the spread of the communicable disease. 5.h. Health Protection Measures (HPM): Comprehensive term for mitigation measures that reduce the spread of COVID-19. This includes physical distancing, wearing masks, and enhanced environmental cleaning and disinfection. Recommended HPMs are included on the CDC website and in paragraph 8 below. 5.i. Viral Test: For the purposes of this NAVADMIN viral test may refer to either a test that measures the antigens (antigen test) or a test that measures viral RNA (nucleic acid amplification test (NAAT) to include Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) test). 5.j. Close Contact: The definition of a close contact has become more discretionary (no longer strictly within 6 feet for greater than 15 min within 24 hrs.). A close contact is now identified through contact tracing and exposure risks per reference (B). Exposure risks are based upon multiple factors that can result in higher transmission risk, including: length of time and distance from an infected person; if that infected person was coughing, singing, shouting, or breathing heavily; if that infected person had symptoms at the time of exposure; if either or both persons were wearing a mask or respirator; and, how well-ventilated the space was. 6. ACTION: Per reference (B), all personnel assigned to operational Navy units shall be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. To ensure continuing protection, all personnel assigned to operational units are encouraged to also receive recommended vaccine boosters. Unvaccinated personnel shall not execute orders to operational Navy units. Commanders of operational units shall temporarily reassign unvaccinated personnel from their commands with the concurrence of the first flag officer in the chain of command. Exceptions will be managed case-by-case by the applicable NCC and reported to the POC listed above. 6.a. Actions for personnel suspected of being infected: 6.a.1. Symptomatic. Test immediately those individuals exhibiting COVID-19 symptoms. If positive, isolate the individual per paragraph 6.b. and identify close contacts per reference (B). 6.a.2. Close Contact. Wear a mask for 10-days starting on the day identified as a close contact, and test on day 5 if practicable. If symptoms develop, isolate until tested and carry out the actions of paragraph 6.a.1. 6.a.3. Isolation. Isolate individuals who test positive for five days or until symptoms are clearing, whichever is longer, including 24 hours with no fever and without fever-reducing medication (day zero is date of positive test or symptom onset, whichever occurred first). Isolation may be conducted either ashore or afloat. Once released, individuals will wear a mask for an additional five days (minimum 10 days total). No exit testing is required and, absent symptoms, prior positives should not be PCR tested again for 90 days (per paragraph 7.b). 6.b. Actions for Unvaccinated Personnel. In addition to the actions in paragraphs 6.a above, if a person who is unvaccinated, partially vaccinated, or unwilling to disclose their vaccination status develops symptoms or is identified as a close contact (e.g., during the transfer process), refer to medical providers. 7. COVID-19 Testing. 7.a. Test Procurement. Demand for testing supplies remains high. To ensure uninterrupted operations, and as feasible, commands will coordinate with their supporting supply activities to obtain testing supplies 60 days in advance of need. This should include additional tests required for U.S. testing of personnel during anticipated port calls. 7.b. Testing of Persons Previously Infected with COVID-19. Because of lingering non-infectious virus activity, persons have tested positive for up to 90-days following diagnosis. Accordingly, viral retesting is neither required nor recommended within 90 days of initial diagnosis. If symptoms develop at any time during this same 90-day period, isolate until evaluated by a medical provider. 7.c. Surveillance / Ship-Wide Testing. Surveillance or ship-wide testing is not required or recommended and has previously identified large numbers of asymptomatic persistent false positives. 7.d. Testing Priority. Personnel exhibiting COVID-19 symptoms are the highest priority for testing. If testing asymptomatic close contacts per paragraph 6 will stress testing supplies, or if operations preclude testing (e.g., small, remote teams or depleted testing supplies), Commanders are authorized to forego testing asymptomatic close contacts regardless of vaccination status. This prioritization is consistent with CDC guidance (https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/php/ contact-tracing/contact-tracing-plan/prioritization.html). 8. Operating in a COVID-19 Environment. The guidance in this section endeavors to balance risk to force and risk to mission with the real or potential risk of operating in a COVID-threat environment. Broad latitude is afforded both NCCs and their subordinate Commanders. 8.a. Up-to-date (UTD) COVID-19 Vaccination. Commanders should encourage UTD COVID-19 Vaccination of personnel at least 30-days prior to deployment-related movements or operations. 8.b. Medical Screening. Medically screen newly reported personnel and conduct a command-wide monthly data review and assessment, as directed by the NCC. Complete an additional pre-deployment screening seven days prior to deployment. Screening shall be conducted by medical providers and reported to the unit Commander to assist in assessing risk and mitigations. Screening will include, at a minimum, vaccination and vaccine booster status, review and assessment of COVID-19 exposure history (those under the 90-day rule), and underlying risk factors. 8.c. Military Sealift Command (MSC). Commander MSC will exercise such exceptions and associated mitigations with regard to Civil Service Mariners (CIVMARs) and contract personnel for deployment on MSC vessels as necessary for operational reasons, in accordance with existing MSC Quality Management System processes and procedures. 8.d. Fully vaccinated High-Risk Personnel. The decision to operate and deploy with fully vaccinated high-risk personnel rests with the Commander, as advised by medical providers, who must report intentions to their immediate superior in command. High-risk personnel shall be PCR viral tested within three days prior to embarking. 8.e. Pre-Deployment ROM-sequester. Fully vaccinated personnel should not normally ROM-sequester ahead of planned operations. However, Geographic Combatant Commanders and some host nations may direct ROM-sequester prior to deploying to specific areas of operation. NCCs will follow ROM-sequester guidance of the applicable Geographic Combatant Commander and host nation. Per paragraph 5.f, and for tracking and trending purposes, report instances of ROM and ROM-sequester to N3N5 via the POC of this message. 8.f. Underway HPM. As a result of demonstrated vaccine effectiveness, a 100% fully vaccinated operational force, and a healthy demographic, serious illness or death resulting from COVID-19 for fully vaccinated individuals is statistically very unlikely, and modeling contained in references (E), (F), and (G) indicates this will continue in the context of current variants. UTD COVID-19 Vaccination reduces the risk even further. However, the increasing contagious nature of evolving variants, combined with the isolation requirements of paragraph 6, can result in unmanageable numbers of even mild illnesses and increased risk to force or risk to mission. The following HPM, at a minimum, are required as practicable: 8.f.1. Medical screening as outlined above in paragraph 8.b. 8.f.2. Masks. Following in port periods, Commanders should consult with medical providers regarding the in port threat environment and consider wearing masks for the first 10-days at sea following departure from port. Similarly, Commanders should consider wearing masks in response to the onset of onboard COVID-19 cases. 8.f.3. Educate and reinforce the importance of both s elf-monitoring for symptoms and prompt reporting. 8.f.4. Educate and reinforce the importance of frequent hand-washing or sanitizing and social distancing, when possible. 8.f.5. Aggressively isolate COVID-19 positive individuals per paragraph 6 above. 8.f.6. Ensure adequate ventilation in spaces routinely manned. 8.f.7. Educate and reinforce focused cleaning efforts on high-touch surfaces, at least daily or more frequently, depending upon usage (e.g., tables, hatch latches, ladder handrails, phones, watch console keyboards and buttons, toilets, faucets, sinks, etc.). Although remote, there is evidence of surface spread of COVID-19 and other viruses with similar symptoms. 8.g. Considerations for Adding or Relaxing HPM. NCCs and Commanders should consider for any unit the operational impact resulting from the number of sailors in isolation, either ashore or afloat, regardless of percentage of immunized personnel, UTD COVID-19 Vaccinations, or severity of symptoms. Commanders may elevate or relax HPM at any time in support of operational safety and effectiveness and retain the latitude to temporarily apply alternate HPM in lieu of isolation. An example might be a rapid spread that compels a Commander to employ asymptomatic or mildly symptomatic positives to manage watch-bill impact while recovering others in isolation, applying additional alternate measures as needed to minimize spread. The following should be considered before adjusting HPM: 8.g.1. Overall number of individuals in isolation and trend. The general rule of thumb for a COVID-19 outbreak trending in a favorable direction is that the number of those exiting isolation matches (flattening curve) or exceeds (lowering curve) those entering isolation, combined with the assessment that the total number of symptomatic individuals is manageable and improving, and watch-bill (operational) impact is manageable and improving. 8.g.2. In the presence of onboard COVID 19, if less than 75% of the total eligible crew is UTD for vaccinations (meaning more than 25% of the crew meets the criteria for, but has not received, a vaccine booster and is therefore at increased risk), implement the requirements of 8.f.2 (mask wearing) until the impact and trend (8.g.1) are determined. 8.g.3. Proximity to shore or afloat Medical Treatment Facilities, balanced with HPM and onboard trend. For example, crews that are 100 percent fully vaccinated with a manageable COVID-19 case load may operate in locations within a one week timeline to a Medical Treatment Facility, while crews with a growing caseload may more prudently move to a 72-hour or less timeline. 8.h. Port Visits. Liberty is an important mission and should be pursued within the context of this NAVADMIN. Geographic Navy Component Commanders (GNCC) will set conditions for foreign port off-base liberty in coordination with country teams and local authorities, taking into account host country requirements, vaccination and booster status, sovereign immunity per paragraph 9 below, COVID-19 prevalence and mission requirements. 8.i. Aircraft Operations. On a case-by-case basis, Squadron Commanders may exempt aircrews and aircraft maintainers from this guidance in order to meet emergent operational or NATOPS currency requirements. Exemptions and mitigation plans must be approved by the Squadron Commander. This authority may be delegated to Officers in Charge of deployed detachments. For aviation units embarked on surface ships, mitigation plans will be coordinated with the ships health protection plan and approved by the ships Commanding Officer or Master. 8.j. Post-Deployment. Personnel returning to homeports from deployment shall follow CDC and U.S. Department of State travel and testing requirements. If return travel includes foreign countries, personnel shall follow the travel and testing requirements for those individual countries, subject to sovereign immunity concerns (see below). Updated travel information is on the following website: https://travel. state.gov. 8.k. 50+ Participant Meetings. Reference (B) directs additional approval requirements for Navy sponsored in-person gatherings with more than 50 participants. When CDC COVID-19 community level is categorized as "high", Under Secretary of the Navy approval is required. All meeting organizers should require all attendees to follow requirements of exposure risk, including distance. Meeting requests for Under Secretary of the Navy approval shall be routed through the resource owner to the Director of Navy Staff. 9. Sovereign Immunity. 9.a. It is U.S. Government policy to protect the sovereign immunity of warships, naval auxiliaries, and aircraft, including protecting crew information to the maximum extent possible. Within the context of COVID-19, host nations may request or require crew or ship information that exceeds that authorized by U.S. policy or international law. NCCs will ensure appropriate training and guidance on protecting U.S. sovereign immunity and on the protection of health information as part of OPSEC/personal security. 9.b. GNCCs should endeavor to determine in advance those host nations that may challenge U.S. sovereign immunity and, as able, avoid them. See reference (H) for additional guidance. In all cases, GNCCs shall authorize the minimum information necessary in order to meet operational requirements. The Navy Declaration of Health (NAVMED 6210/3) is the only authorized form for providing health information to foreign officials. If required by the host nation, and with GNCC concurrence, Commanders, at their discretion, may include on the NAVMED 6210/3 that their unit is 100% vaccinated, those disembarking have tested negative within the required timeframe, or that those disembarking have received a vaccine booster. 9.c. Exceptions to Policy (ETP). On a case-by-case basis, and to support operations, OPNAV N3N5 may grant an ETP to mitigate the operational impact of host nation COVID-19 requirements. Any action that may constitute or require a waiver of sovereign immunity must be coordinated by the applicable GNCC with OPNAV N3N5 for ETP approval no later than five days ahead of need. To avoid precedence beyond COVID-19, an ETP will be messaged to the host nation as explicitly linked to the pandemic. Requests shall include justification for port selection, host nation mitigation and testing requirements, alternate port options, impact to mission if the request is denied, medical, legal, collection and privacy risk, and feedback from country team coordination. Notifications and requests may be sent via record message traffic, email to the POC provided above, or both. 9.d. Guidance for Commanders. Per the direction of their GNCCs, Commanders shall comply with domestic and foreign quarantine regulations for port entry and document compliance on NAVMED 6210/3. Absent GNCC approval in advance, Commanders will not submit to host nation COVID-19 testing nor provide individual or collective medical data, copies of health records, nor any supplementary or locally-demanded health forms, and shall not grant access to ship or crew health records or allow the same to be searched or inspected by host nations. If compelling circumstances require a Commander to acquiesce to additional host nation requirements without obtaining an ETP or GNCC concurrence (e.g., personnel emergency, weather avoidance), report the event and circumstances as soon as practicable to OPNAV N3N5 via the chain of command. 10. Reporting Procedures. Reference (H) is cancelled. All COVID-19 cases for Navy service members, dependents, civilian employees, and contractors shall be reported to Senior Navy Leadership via the OPNAV COVID-19 SharePoint; access and instructions are available at [https://portal.secnav.navy.mil/cop/crc/COVID]. OPREP-3 Navy Blue messages are required for: 1) COVID-19 related deaths; 2) Service Member MEDEVACs associated with COVID-19; 3) COVID-19 media interest events, and 4) Significant operational impacts due to COVID-19. Format messages per reference (I). 11. Released by VADM W. R. Merz, Deputy Chief of Naval Operations for Operations, Plans and Strategy, OPNAV N3/N5.// BT #0001 NNNN UNCLASSIFIED//

ROUTINE R 121543Z OCT 22 MID200080339189U FM CNO WASHINGTON DC TO NAVADMIN INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC BT UNCLAS NAVADMIN 233/22 PASS TO OFFICE CODES: FM CNO WASHINGTON DC//N1// INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC//N1// MSGID/GENADMIN/CNO WASHINGTON DC/N1/OCT// SUBJ/2022 VICE ADMIRAL JAMES BOND STOCKDALE LEADERSHIP AWARD WINNERS// RMKS/1. This NAVADMIN announces the 2022 Recipients of the Vice Admiral James Bond Stockdale Leadership Award. Commander Adam J. Thomas, former Commanding Officer, USS ALASKA (SSBN 732) (GOLD) (U.S. Fleet Forces Command) and Commander John W. Keefe, Commanding Officer, Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit FIVE (EODMU 5) (U.S. Pacific Fleet) were selected for their inspirational leadership. 2. This Fleet award was established in honor of VADM James Bond Stockdale, whose distinguished naval career symbolized the highest standards of excellence in both personal and professional leadership. The award is presented annually to two commissioned officers on active duty in the grade of commander or below who are serving in command of a single ship, submarine, aviation squadron, Sea, Air, Land (SEAL) team, naval special warfare squadron, SEAL delivery vehicle team, special boat team, explosive ordnance disposal mobile unit, mobile diving and salvage unit or Navy special clearance team during the nomination cycle. Candidates are nominated by peers who themselves must be eligible for the award. 3. The 2022 winners were chosen from among 10 outstanding finalists in a review process that included screening at the Fleet Commander level and final selection by a board of senior officers. 4. The following finalists deserve well-earned congratulations: a. U.S. Pacific Fleet finalists: (1) CDR Robert J. McDowell, Commanding Officer, USS JEFFERSON CITY (SSN 759). (2) CDR Travis A. Montplaisir, Commanding Officer, USS HOWARD (DDG 83). (3) CDR Eric M. Ponsart, Commanding Officer, Fleet Logistics Multi-Mission Squadron FIVE ZERO (VRM 50). (4) CDR Joseph W. Snyder, Commanding Officer, Patrol Squadron FOUR SIX (VP 46). b. U.S. Fleet Forces finalists: (1) CDR Brian A. Forster, Commanding Officer, USS MILWAUKEE (LCS 5). (2) CDR Alexander P. Armatas, Commanding Officer, Strike Fighter Squadron ONE ZERO FIVE (VFA 105). (3) CDR Thomas H. Van Hoozer, Commanding Officer, Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron FIVE (HSC 5). (4) CDR Bennett M. Christman, Commanding Officer, USS NEW HAMPSHIRE (SSN 778). 5. CDR Thomas and CDR Keefe, as well as all of the finalists, should be justifiably proud of their achievements. 6. Awards will be presented at a ceremony to be promulgated at a later date. 7. This NAVADMIN will be kept for record purposes and will remain in effect until canceled or superseded, whichever occurs first. 8. Released by Vice Admiral Richard J. Cheeseman, Jr., N1.// BT #0001 NNNN UNCLASSIFIED//

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OIX GATEWAY NORFOLK VA SUCCESSFUL PROCESSING REPORT: BSO72 2022 SEASON TWO MERITORIOUS ADVANCEMENT PROGRAM SELECTION GOES MSG_ID: 200080326870 RTTUZYUW RHOIAAA0025 2802100-UUUU--RHSSSUU. ZNR UUUUU R 072100Z OCT 22 MID200080326870U FM COMNAVRESFORCOM NORFOLK VA TO NAVRESFOR INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC COMNAVRESFOR NORFOLK VA BT UNCLAS ALNAVRESFOR 002/22 MSGID/GENADMIN/COMNAVRESFORCOM NORFOLK VA/N00C/OCT// SUBJ/BSO72 2022 SEASON TWO MERITORIOUS ADVANCEMENT PROGRAM SELECTION BOARD RESULTS// REF/A/MSG/CNO WASHINGTON DC/021525Z AUG 22// AMPN/REF A IS NAVADMIN 174/22, 2022 MERITORIOUS ADVANCEMENT PROGRAM SEASON TWO.// POC/BENTLEY/YNCS/COMNAVRESFORCOM/TEL:(757) 322-2432/E-MAIL: SHAWN.L.BENTLEY(AT)NAVY.MIL// RMKS/1. CONGRATULATIONS TO THE FOLLOWING RESERVE FORCE ACTIVE COMPONENT (AC)/TRAINING AND ADMINISTRATION OF THE RESERVES (TAR) SAILORS WHO HAVE BEEN SELECTED FOR MERITORIOUS ADVANCEMENT BY THE CALENDAR YEAR 2022 SEASON TWO BSO72 MERITORIOUS ADVANCEMENT PROGRAM BOARD WHICH CONVENED 3 OCTOBER 2022. NAME (LAST FIRST MI) RATE COMMAND TEJADA, KEVIN STG2 NRC MIAMI CRISE, BRET P AE3 TSW GUESS, DARIUS L YNSN REDCOM SOUTHWEST 2. MERITORIOUS ADVANCEMENT TO THE NEXT PAYGRADE WILL BE MADE EFFECTIVE BY COMNAVRESFORCOM AS OF 4 OCTOBER 2022. 3. RELEASED BY RADM M. J. STEFFEN, DEPUTY COMMANDER, NAVY RESERVE FORCE.// BT #0025 NNNN <DmdsSecurity>UNCLASSIFIED//</DmdsSecurity> <DmdsReleaser>ANGELLO.ZACHARY.EARL.1396457047</DmdsReleaser>

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