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Subject: OIX GATEWAY HONOLULU HI SUCCESSFUL PROCESSING REPORT: NAVY RESERVE NOMENCLATURE CHANGES// Importance: Low OIX GATEWAY HONOLULU HI SUCCESSFUL PROCESSING REPORT: NAVY RESERVE NOMENCLATURE CHANGES// GOES MSG_ID: 600051028420 RTTUZYUW RHOIAAA0019 2851845-UUUU--RHSSSUU. ZNR UUUUU R 081615Z OCT 21 MID600051028420U FM COMNAVRESFOR NORFOLK VA TO NAVRESFOR INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC COMNAVRESFORCOM NORFOLK VA COMNAVPERSCOM MILLINGTON TN COMNAVAIRFORES SAN DIEGO CA COMNAVIFORES FORT WORTH TX COMNAVRESFOR NORFOLK VA CNIC WASHINGTON DC NAVFAC WASHINGTON DC BT UNCLAS ALNAVRESFOR 012/21 // MSGID/GENADMIN/COMNAVRESFOR/N00/OCT// SUBJ/NAVY RESERVE NOMENCLATURE CHANGES// REF/A/DOC/DOD/16DEC20// REF/B/DOC/CNO/11JAN21// REF/C/DOC/OPNAV/14JUN21// REF/D/MSG/COMNAVRESFOR/241030ZNOV20// REF/E/DOC/COMNAVRESFOR/09SEP21// NARR/REF A IS THE TRI-SERVICE MARITIME STRATEGY DATED 16DEC20. REF B IS THE CHIEF OF NAVAL OPERATIONS NAVIGATION PLAN DATED 11JAN21. REF C IS OPNAV INSTRUCTION 5401.11 DATED 14JUN21, COMMAND RESERVE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM. REF D IS ALNAVRESFOR 025/20 DATED 24NOV20, NAVY RESERVE FIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS 2020. REF E IS COMNAVRESFOR MEMO DATED 09SEP21, IMPLEMENTATION OF NAVY RESERVE NOMENCLATURE CHANGES.// POC/MOLINARI/CAPT/COMNAVRESFORCOM/COS/EMAIL: JOHN.J.MOLINARI.MIL(AT)US.NAVY.MIL/TEL:(757)322-5609// RMKS/1. The Navy Reserve executes two co-equal missions, providing the Navy with both strategic depth and operational support. Since 2001, the Navy Reserves prioritization of operational support has come at the expense of strategic depth. Moving forward, the Navy Reserve will reorient to build strategic depth in alignment with refs (a and b), which direct a returned focus on maritime missions. While operational support remains valuable, support provided will contribute directly to Sailors mobilization-to-billet readiness per ref (d), enhancing the Navy's strategic depth. Existing nomenclature emphasizing operational support will be revised to fit the emerging strategic environment. 2. Ref (e) outlines the implementation of new Navy Reserve nomenclature to better reflect Reserve Force priorities of warfighting readiness and the mass activation of Sailors in support of Fleet requirements. Approved changes are listed below in the following format: [OLD NAME]/[NEW NAME] A. The following changes are already implemented per ref (c): (1). Operational Support Officer (OSO)/Reserve Program Director (RPD) (2). Navy Reserve Augment Unit (NRAU)/Navy Reserve Readiness Unit (NRRU) B. The following changes are effective immediately (1). Commissioned Unit/Operational Unit (2). Operational Support Plan (OSPLAN)/Readiness Generation Plan (3). Operational Support Unit (OSU)/Readiness Support Unit (RSU) a. OSU Officer-in-charge (OIC) will transition to NOSC Department Head (4). Full Time Support (FTS)/Training and Administration of the Reserve (TAR) a. While TAR will become the service specific term for the Navy Reserve, FTS remains a joint term per DODI 1205.18, and will remain an accurate overarching term. C. The following changes are effective pending Secretary of the Navy approval, estimate 01 Jan 2022. Until approved, legacy terms should continue to be used in all official correspondence. (1). Reserve Component Command (RCC)/Readiness and Mobilization Command (RMC) (2). Navy Operational Support Center (NOSC)/Navy Reserve Center (NRC) 3. Commands are direct to incorporate the new nomenclature in paragraphs 2.A and 2.B into instructions and official documents during the next scheduled revisions. Specific guidance regarding implementation of the new nomenclature in paragraph 2.C, including funding, will be provided via separate correspondence once approved. 4. Released by RADM J. A. Schommer, Deputy Commander, Navy Reserve Force.// BT #0019 NNNN <DmdsSecurity>UNCLASSIFIED//</DmdsSecurity> <DmdsReleaser>FABIAN.CARLOS.1279153975</DmdsReleaser>

UNCLASSIFIED// ROUTINE R 011621Z NOV 21 MID600051107378U FM CNO WASHINGTON DC TO NAVADMIN INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC SECNAV WASHINGTON DC CNO WASHINGTON DC BT UNCLAS NAVADMIN 249/21 PASS TO OFFICE CODES: FM CNO WASHINGTON DC//N1// INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC//N1// MSGID/NAVADMIN/CNO WASHINGTON DC/CNO/NOV// SUBJ/CCDA DATA REPORTING REQUIREMENTS// REF/A/ALNAV/SECNAV/302126ZAUG21// REF/B/NAVADMIN/OPNAV/311913ZAUG21// REF/C/NAVADMIN/OPNAV/132050ZOCT21// NARR/REF A IS ALNAV 062/21, 2021-2022 DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY MANDATORY COVID- 19 VACCINATION POLICY. REF B IS NAVADMIN 190/21, 2021-2022 NAVY MANDATORY COVID-19 VACCINATION AND REPORTING POLICY. REF C IS NAVADMIN 225/21, COVID-19 CONSOLIDATED DISPOSITION AUTHORITY (CCDA).// RMKS/1. Background. As the maritime protectors of our country in peacetime and war, we require a healthy and mission ready force. Vaccination is the most effective tool we have to prevent widespread manifestation of COVID-19 in our force today. Considering this threat to the health and readiness of service members, references (a) and (b) directed mandatory vaccination against COVID-19 for all Active Duty and Reserve Navy service members. Reference (c) announced the Chief of Naval Personnel (CNP) as the COVID Consolidated Disposition Authority (CCDA) and provided additional guidance. 2. Policy. In order to maximize readiness, it is the policy goal of the Navy to achieve a fully vaccinated force against the persistent and lethal threat of COVID-19. To date over 99 percent of Active Duty Navy service members have met their readiness responsibility by completing or initiating a COVID-19 vaccination series. 3. COVID-19 Vaccine Reporting. This message directs data reporting requirements for all unvaccinated Navy service members in all Navy commands. Echelon one and two commanders shall compile and provide the following information on all Navy service members who are not fully vaccinated as defined by reference (c) in line with the timeline specified in paragraph 4 below. Submit data via the Department of Navy (DON) COVID Tracking Site (https://portal.secnav.navy.mil/cop/crc/covid/). Submission of data may be delegated to subordinate echelon three commands. A template excel file is available at the MyNavy Portal site (https://www.mnp.navy.mil/group/navy-covid-19-reporting) and shall be used for reporting. The following data is required: DOD ID Number UIC Duty Status (Active Component, Full Time Support, or Selected Reserve) Paygrade Navy Region Fleet Concentration Area Reporting Command (Commands are binned by Fleet, CNIC, OPNAV, SECNAV) Vaccination Status (1) unvaccinated, refuser (2) unvaccinated, vaccination series started but not complete (3) unvaccinated, pending medical exemption (4) unvaccinated, approved medical exemption (5) unvaccinated, pending religious accommodation exemption (6) unvaccinated, approved religious exemption (7) unvaccinated, has not had access to vaccination due to operational schedule and/or remote location 4. Reporting Timeline a. All Active Duty Navy service member data shall be reported no earlier than 15 November 2021 and no later than 19 November 2021. Information should reflect the service member status as of 15 November 2021. b. All Selected Reserve (SELRES) Navy service member data shall be reported no earlier than 15 December 2021 and no later than 19 December 2021. Information should reflect the service member status as of 15 December 2021. c. Commands are required to update reporting if there is a change in vaccination status of a service member after the initial report. 5. Additional guidance to commanders regarding separation processes for vaccine refusers will be provided on or about 15 November 2021. 6. Commands shall withhold submitting administrative separation requests until directed by the CCDA. 7. Points of contact (POC). OPNAV POC: CAPT Jason Grizzle, e-mail: ALTN_N1_NAVY_SCR.FCT(AT)NAVY.MIL. BUMED POC: BUMED COVID-19 CRISIS ACTION TEAM, (703) 681-1125, e-mail: USN.NCR.BUMEDFCHVA.MBX.BUMED-- -2019-NCOV- RESPONSE-CELL(AT)MAIL.MIL. 8. Released by VADM John B. Nowell, Jr, Chief of Naval Personnel.// BT #0001 NNNN UNCLASSIFIED//

UNCLASSIFIED// ROUTINE R 011603Z NOV 21 MID200001249633U FM CNO WASHINGTON DC TO NAVADMIN INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC BT UNCLAS NAVADMIN 248/21 PASS TO OFFICE CODES: FM CNO WASHINGTON DC//N1// INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC//N1// MSGID/GENADMIN/CNO WASHINGTON DC/N1/NOV// SUBJ/NAVY PERSONNEL AND PAY (NP2) SYSTEM DELIVERY PLAN PHASE 1 MODIFICATION 1 (DESIGNATION OF FUNCTIONAL ACCOUNT MANAGER (FAM))// REF/A/MSG/CNO WASHINGTON DC/171421ZAUG21// NARR/REF A IS NAVADMIN 178/21, NAVY PERSONNEL AND PAY (NP2) SYSTEM DELIVERY PLAN PHASE 1 (DESIGNATION OF FUNCTIONAL ACCOUNT MANAGER (FAM).// RMKS/1. The initial operational capability date for Navy personnel and pay (NP2) has been delayed to mitigate risk to delivering Active and Reserve Component integration, treasury direct disbursing and to improve audit capability. In line with reference (a), commands are required to designate their functional account manager (FAM) and request initial account creation. This NAVADMIN extends the deadline to submit FAM role requests in paragraph 1 of reference (a) to 1 December 2021. 2. It is crucial FAMs continue to submit and complete requests by 1 December 2021 to ensure command FAMs are onboard, trained and ready to approve user roles. The request for FAM access requires the member to upload the approved system authorization access request Navy (SAAR-N) PDF form with proof of completion of the current cyber awareness challenge training and the members command designation letter into the NP2 SAAR-N request at https://np2.navy.mil. Due to the enduring nature of the FAM requirement, commands are to ensure the FAM role is never vacant as they are the final approval authority for their commands roles. Timeline for additional user role submission will be promulgated in a subsequent NAVADMIN. 3. To assist commands, the following documentation is located on NP2 resources page of MyNavy Portal at https://my.navy.mil/np2.html. a. NP2 SAAR-N routing process with step-by-step guidance. b. SAAR-N PDF form template. c. Sample FAM designation letter. 4. Additional assistance, if required, can be requested through the MyNavy Career Center (MNCC) at (833) 330-MNCC or via e-mail at askmncc(at)navy.mil. 5. Released by Vice Admiral John B. Nowell, Jr, N1.// BT #0001 NNNN UNCLASSIFIED//

UNCLASSIFIED// ROUTINE R 011332Z NOV 21 MID200001249339U FM CHINFO WASHINGTON DC TO NAVADMIN INFO SECNAV WASHINGTON DC CNO WASHINGTON DC CMC WASHINGTON DC BT UNCLAS NAVADMIN 247/21 MSGID/GENADMIN/SECNAV WASHINGTON DC// SUBJ/2021 ANNUAL NAVY LEAGUE SEA SERVICE AWARDS// POC/AWARDS BOARD/NA/CALLSIGN: NAVY LEAGUE OF THE UNITED STATES/LOC/ARLINGTON, VA/TEL: (703)312-1562/EMAIL/LCORBIN(AT)NAVYLEAGUE.ORG// RMKS/1. The Navy League of the United States (NLUS) is a national organization of more than 27,000 members and over 200 councils throughout the United States and overseas. Each year, NLUS presents awards in recognition of outstanding individual achievements in leadership, maritime affairs, scientific progress, engineering excellence, logistics competence, excellence in intelligence, and service to community and country. All active and reserve Navy and Marine Corps members are eligible. Members of the Coast Guard, Merchant Marines, and civilians may also be eligible for some awards. 2. The NLUS awards follow: a. The John Paul Jones Award for Inspirational Leadership recognizes a Navy Officer who has made an outstanding contribution to the high standards of leadership in the Naval service. b. The Admiral Claude V. Ricketts Award for Inspirational Leadership recognizes two Navy enlisted Sailors (one E-7 or above and one E-6 or below) that have demonstrated leadership and professional competence. c. The Captain Winifred Quick Collins Award for Inspirational Leadership recognizes two Navy or Marine Corps women (one officer and one enlisted) who have demonstrated exceptional leadership and performance in their military duties and have reflected credit on women in the Naval service. d. The Lieutenant General John A. Lejeune Award for Inspirational Leadership recognizes a Marine Corps Officer who has made an outstanding contribution to the highest standards of leadership in the Marine Corps. e. The General Gerald C. Thomas Award for Inspirational Leadership recognizes an Enlisted Marine who has demonstrated outstanding leadership and professional competence. f. The Stephen Decatur Award for Operational Competence recognizes a Navy Officer or Sailor who has made an outstanding personal contribution in the course of actual Naval operations that have advanced the readiness and competence of the Naval service. g. The General Holland M. Smith Award for Operational Competence recognizes a Marine Corps Officer or Enlisted Marine who has made an outstanding personal contribution that has advanced the readiness and competence of the Naval service in the course of actual operations. h. The Robert M. Thompson Award for Outstanding Civilian Leadership recognizes a civilian who has furthered the cause of seapower. i. The Rear Admiral William S. Parsons Award for Scientific and Technical Progress recognizes a Navy or Marine Corps Service Member or civilian who has made an outstanding contribution in any field of science that has furthered the development and progress of the Navy or Marine Corps. j. The Alfred Thayer Mahan Award for Literary Achievement recognizes a Navy or Marine Corps Service Member or civilian for a notable literary contribution that has advanced the importance and cause of seapower in the United States. k. The Honorable J. William Middendorf II Award for Engineering Excellence recognizes a Navy Petty Officer who has demonstrated outstanding leadership and professional competence required while assigned to a deployed ship. l. The Admiral Ben Moreell Award for Logistics Competence recognizes an Officer (Navy or Marine Corps) and an Enlisted Service Member (Navy or Marine Corps) who has made an outstanding personal contribution that has advanced the logistics readiness and competence of the Naval service. m. The Vice Admiral Robert F. Batchelder Awards recognizes five Navy Officers in the Supply Corps levels O-1 through O-4 who have made the most significant personal contributions to the supply readiness of the operating forces. 3. Sea Service Awards for Excellence of Naval Professionals in Intelligence, the Merchant Marines, and Coast Guard sponsored by NLUS follow: a. Civilian Mariners Awards for the Naval Fleet Auxiliary Force and special mission ships are the Captain Arthur L. Johnson Award for Inspirational Leadership and the Able Seaman Oscar Chappell Award for Outstanding Maritime Stewardship. b. Coast Guard Awards are the Captain David H. Jarvis Award for Inspirational Leadership by a Coast Guard Officer and the Douglas A. Munro Award for Inspirational Leadership by an Enlisted Coast Guardsman. c. The Naval Intelligence Professionals Award for Exceptional Leadership in Intelligence Support to the Fleet is awarded to that Officer of the Sea Services, in the pay grades of O-4, O-5, or O-6, and selected among those nominated by afloat and shore-based commands. d. The Project Handclasp Humanitarian Service Award recognizes a Navy, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard Service Member for exceptional personal effort and accomplishments in humanitarian assistance. 4. Nominations: a. Nomination criteria. Nominations must be fully substantiated and reflect a careful and conscientious evaluation of the nominee for accomplishment December 1, 2020 through November 30, 2021. Each nomination package shall include: (1) A cover page with nominee's full name, rank/rate, current duty station and address, home address, work and home phone numbers, e – mail address, home of record, length of service (for military nominees), name of award being nominated for, point of contact name, rank/rate, address, commercial phone number (this cannot be a DSN number), fax number, e -mail address, and signature of commanding officer. (2) A nomination achievement/justification section in paragraph or bulletized format. It should explain in a manner easily understood by the general public and should avoid acronyms, generalities, or excessive use of superlatives. (3) A proposed citation in standard paragraph form. (4) The total submission packet, excluding the proposed citation, must not exceed four pages. (5) A template for the required format is available on the Navy League website at www.navyleague.org/programs/awards/sea-services b. Submission. The requested method of submission is via website to www.navyleague.org/programs/awards/sea-services with all attachments in Microsoft Word format or Adobe Acrobat. Nominations must be received no later than February 18, 2022. 5. Additional information regarding the awards and nomination process may be found on the Navy League website, www.navyleague.org/programs/awards/sea- services 6. Awards will be presented at the Navy League Convention held in Orlando, Florida, June 2022, or another appropriate event. The Navy League will cover expenses for lodging and meals of award participants, plus one guest. Travel costs will not be covered by the League. Using this message as a reference, commands are encouraged to issue temporary additional duty orders so award recipients may attend the Navy League's Annual Convention. For additional logistics information about this program, point of contact is Ms. Lindsay Corbin of the Navy League at Tel: 703-312-1562 or email: lcorbin @navyleague.org. 7. Released by the Honorable Carlos Del Toro, Secretary of the Navy.// BT #0001 NNNN UNCLASSIFIED//

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Navy has filled in the details for the first five years of its 20-year Shipyard Infrastructure Optimization Program and begun executing some early steps, but a congressional subcommittee said the service needs to commit more money to its aging repair infrastructure. Rep. John Garamendi (D-Calif.), who chairs the House Armed Services Committee’s readiness panel, told joint service officials Thursday that if shipyards and repair depots are as critical to readiness as officials say, then the services should better prioritize them in their budgets.

RTTUZYUW RHOIAAA0018 2212012-UUUU--RHSSSUU. ZNR UUUUU R 161600Z SEP 21 FM COMNAVRESFOR NORFOLK VA TO NAVRESFOR INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC //N095// COMNAVRESFORCOM NORFOLK VA COMNAVAIRFORES SAN DIEGO CA COMNAVRESFOR NORFOLK VA COMNAVIFORES FORT WORTH TX BT UNCLAS MSGID/GENADMIN/COMNAVRESFOR NORFOLK VA/N7// ALNAVRESFOR 011/21 SUBJ/FISCAL YEAR (FY) 22 GENERAL MILITARY TRAINING GUIDANCE FOR THE NAVY RESERVE// REF/A/NAVADMIN/OPNAV/261758ZAUG21// REF/B/DOC/OPNAVINST/12APR21// NARR/REF A IS THE GENERAL MILITARY TRAINING REQUIREMENTS NAVADMIN.// REF B IS OPNAVINST 1500.86.// POC/BRIAN SHEAKLEY/-/CNRFC N7/-/TEL:757-322-6622/ EMAIL:BRIAN.SHEAKLEY(AT)NAVY.MIL// RMKS/1. This message announces general military training (GMT) requirements for fiscal year (FY) 2022 for the Navy Reserve. In line with reference (a), the Navy has minimized the number of mandatory GMT topics to empower commanders to decide what training their personnel should receive and how often they should receive it. Commanding officers (CO) should review the command discretion GMT list to determine the frequency and method of additional training appropriate for their command. 2. FY-22 Mandatory GMT Requirements a. Mandatory GMT must be completed by all military personnel. b. The following mandatory GMT is required to be completed in FY-22: (1) Sexual Assault Prevention and Response (SAPR) Awareness (2) Cyber Awareness Challenge (3) Counterintelligence Awareness and Reporting (4) Records Management (5) Suicide Prevention (6) Anti-Terrorism Level 1 (7) Privacy Act (8) Combating Trafficking in Persons (additional CNRF requirement for those without documented training in FLTMPS) (9) Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) Tier 1 (additional CNRF requirement). c. Commands may elect to complete Cyber Awareness Challenge training using instructor-led and/or computer-based methods. d. The recommended method of delivery for SAPR and Suicide Prevention annual training is via face-to-face, small group facilitated discussions. While this remains the most effective lesson delivery method, ref (a) authorizes COs to adapt or modify FY-22 SAPR and Suicide Prevention GMT delivery methods consistent with coronavirus mitigation procedures and operational commitments to meet these training requirements. If in-person, face-to-face delivery is not feasible, the preferred alternative is facilitated small-group training via teleconference, Defense Collaboration Services, or DoD365 Microsoft Teams. SAPR and Suicide Prevention training is not authorized for delivery via nonDepartment of Defense (DOD) approved collaborative technology (e.g. Facebook, Zoom, etc.). Facilitated small group training using approved video conferencing technology is considered *face-to-face*. Senior commanders have the authority to issue guidance that is more restrictive to their subordinate commands. e. Combating Trafficking in Persons training is required within one year of initial entry of service. f. Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) Tier 1 Training. (1) Per ref (b), TCCC Tier 1 training is a requirement for all service members (ASM) and is designed to provide basic, evidence-based lifesaving skills for non-medical personnel at their duty stations or in preparation for non-combat deployments. The goal of TCCC Tier 1 is to eliminate preventable deaths by ensuring all military personnel can provide lifesaving assistance. (2) All SELRES and FTS military personnel must complete TCCC Tier 1 training every three years, and within 12 months of a deployment/mobilization. Tier 1 certification is valid for three years from completion date. (3) The TCCC Tier 1 course provides information via in-person or online presentations and interactive skills training, and includes an in-person skills evaluation. To pass the course, Sailors must be able to correctly demonstrate five TCCC skills to a Tier 1 instructor as detailed in the Skills Checklist in a hands-on setting: rapid casualty assessment, tourniquet application, wound packing, pressure dressing application, and airway maneuvers. (4) Required training materials for the hands-on skills training and skills evaluation include: CATs (Combat Application Tourniquet), hemostatic dressings, pressure bandages, and bleeding control part-task trainers. RESFOR (N7/N9) will coordinate with subordinate organizations to purchase and/or disburse required training materials. (5) The DoD website for TCCC is https://www.deployedmedicine.com and contains training courses and additional resources for each TCCC Tier. This site should be used as the primary source for curriculum content. (6) Personnel with any tier of TCCC certification can become qualified to teach the TCCC Tier 1 ASM course after: (one of the below) i. Completing online tutorials for trainers on deployedmedicine.com ii. Attending an approved in-person TCCC train-the trainer course, including B-300-4000 Tactical Combat Casualty Care / Combat Life Saver – Trainer iii. Completing shipboard training team PQS, or iv. Currently holding Instructor NEC 805A or Field Medical Service Technician L03A (or legacy NECs 9502 or 8404, respectively) The recommended ratio for teaching and assessing TCCC skills is one trainer for every eight students. (7). Individual TCCC training certification completion will be documented in Fleet Management and Planning System (FLTMPS). Command training departments are responsible for recording locallycompleted training in FLTMPS, using CIN B-300-2010 and title TCCC Tier 1 – ASM for standardization. (8). Subordinate units should initially focus TCCC Tier 1 training on those Sailors identified for mobilization/deployment whether unit-related or individual augmentee (IA). 3. Personal Financial Management training does not have a required annual periodicity, but is instead mandatory at personal and professional touchpoints across the military lifecycle in accordance with reference (a). a. Financial Readiness touchpoint courses are available via Navy e-Learning (search for the title *touchpoint* under the Course Catalog tab) and the MyNavy Financial Literacy mobile app. If preferred, in-person training can be provided by a Fleet and Family Support Center Personal Financial Manager or a Command Financial Specialist. In-person training information and resources can be found at https://www.mynavyhr.navy.mil/Support-Services/21stCentury-Sailor/Family-Readiness/Personal-Financial-Mgmt/. b. Navy Reserve Activities (NRAs) should utilize instructors at local Fleet and Family Support Centers as well as the 34 Personal Financial Counselors (PFC) assigned to NRAs across the Force to provide Financial Literacy and Blended Retirement System (BRS) training. NRA Commanding Officers shall coordinate to schedule PFCs and report any problems obtaining instructors to CNRFC N7 POC via their administrative Chain of Command. 4. FY-22 Command Discretion GMT a. Command discretion GMT is not required at any specified periodicity, but may have situational requirements (i.e. initial entry, pre-deployment, career milestones, etc.). COs should train their personnel at a time and place that best meets their command and mission needs. b. The list of discretionary training topics has been updated to reflect the effort of the Culture of Excellence Oversight Committee, to simplify and align policies and programs that are duplicative or ineffective. c. COs may assign the following topics at their discretion: (1) Center for Development of Security Excellence Insider Threat Course (2) Domestic Violence Prevention and Reporting (3) Energy Policy (4) Equal Opportunity, Harassment and Resolution Options (5) Operational Risk Management (6) Operations Security (7) Personal Financial Management (8) Sexual Health and Responsibility (9) Traumatic Brain Injury 5. Additional Information a. The GMT webpage can be found on the MyNavy Portal at https://www.mnp.navy.mil/group/general-skills-training/gmt/. b. Detailed requirements for each topic are listed on the GMT webpage and should be reviewed thoroughly by commands prior to assigning training. The webpage provides topic-specific information such as: (1) Instructor and documentation requirements (2) Training in combined military-civilian sessions (3) Links to instructor guides and other training products c. Current SAPR and Suicide Prevention training materials are not designed for individual/self-study. Training using methods other than facilitated small group sessions will be challenging. Feedback, lessons learned and recommendations for more effective training delivery are encouraged. Please provide your recommendations or refer any questions to the following points of contact: (1) SAPR training: Ms. Andrea Verdino, OPNAV N17, andrea.j.verdino(at)navy.mil. (2) Suicide Prevention training: Ms. Ruth Cassidy, OPNAV N17, ruth.cassidy(at)navy.mil. (3) Training policy: LCDR Jonathan Greenberg, OPNAV N13M7T, jonathan.d.greenberg(at)navy.mil. (4) All SAPR training materials are for official use only. SAPR training materials shall not be loaded onto publically accessible websites (e.g. YouTube, Facebook, etc.). Additionally, the following disclaimer should be added at the beginning of each SAPR training session that is not conducted in person: We understand that participating in SAPR training can be difficult. If you need advocacy support at any time, please contact the on-call Sexual Assault Response Coordinator/Victim Advocate at [please insert contact information for the local Sexual Assault Response Center or Victims Advocate] or the DOD Safe helpline at www.safehelpline.org or 877-995-5247. 6. GMT questions or feedback should be sent via e-mail to gmt.distribution(at)navy.mil. Reserve specific questions can be sent to george.roth(at)navy.mil or sergei.working(at)navy.mil or check the CNRF GMT SharePoint page located at https://private. navyreserve.navy.mil/cnrfc/N-Codes/N7/GMT/default.aspx. 7. Released by RADM John Schommer, Deputy Commander, Navy Reserve Force.// BT #0018

A Navy appeals court upheld the conviction of a Marine lance corporal who filmed female sailors showering aboard the USS Arlington, then tossed his camera overboard when he was discovered. A three-judge panel of the Navy-Marine Corps Court of Criminal Appeals unanimously affirmed Lance Cpl. Steven L. Smith’s conviction of obstruction of justice earlier this month. His sentence of four months in jail, reduction of rank to private and a bad-conduct discharge was also upheld.

Active and retired Department of Defense (DoD) and Coast Guard civilian employees now have access to shop online at myNavyExchange.com per a DoD directive. That same directive also extended in-store shopping access to active DoD and Coast Guard civilian employees at all military resale activities on May 1, 2021. “We are excited to welcome these new customers to our NEX online store,” said retired Rear Adm. Robert J. Bianchi, Chief Executive Officer at the Navy Exchange Service Command (NEXCOM). “Expanding online shopping to a new group of authorized customers will allow us to increase our contribution to Navy quality of life programs which will greatly benefit our military community.” To access the NEX online store for shopping, DoD and Coast Guard civilian employees will need to sign up for an account at myNavyExchange.com using their DoD ID or last four digits of their social security number and birthdate. For account creation questions or issues, customers can contact 877-810-9030 in the continental United States or 001-877-432-1736 overseas. To shop online, active and retired DoD and Coast Guard civilian employees must have a U.S. mailing address, including territories and possessions, and APO and FPO addresses. The online military exchanges cannot ship merchandise to local addresses in foreign countries. Quick Facts Active and retired Department of Defense (DoD) and Coast Guard civilian employees now have access to shop online at myNavyExchange.com per a DoD directive. That same directive also extended in-store shopping access to active DoD and Coast Guard civilian employees at all military resale activities on May 1, 2021.

The U.S. Navy still isn’t positive what one of its most powerful attack submarines hit in the South China Sea, as repair assessments continue in Guam, four sources familiar with the results of the preliminary investigations told USNI News this week. As of Tuesday afternoon, the undersea object that damaged the forward section of USS Connecticut (SSN-22) had not been definitively determined as part of several investigations into the Oct. 2 incident, the sources said.

The Navy has seen better days. In the 1980s, it reached nearly 600 ships and became an ever-present reminder of U.S. strength around the world. Today, we are just short of 300 vessels, a ceiling we have been unable to crack in 15 years. Under President Joe Biden’s direction, the fleet would shrink further.

The Navy’s USS Gerald R. Ford is set to deploy next year, four years after its original maiden deployment date. The aircraft carrier, the lead ship in the new Ford class, is in the middle of its last maintenance phase ahead of deployment following a series of delays, including those stemming from new technologies. “Everything is on track,” Rear Adm. Gregory Huffman, the commander of Carrier Strike Group 12 who will lead the carrier on its first deployment, told USNI News. “We’re still looking to get out as scheduled after the six-month availability.”

HONOLULU (AP) — The U.S. Navy said Tuesday that operator error caused it to release 1,618 gallons of jet fuel from a pipeline at its Red Hill fuel tank storage facility in Hawaii, but that the leak didn’t come from any of the massive tanks themselves. Navy Region Hawaii said in a news release that the Navy recovered all but 38 gallons of fuel from the leak on May 6.

For the second year, the service will keep COVID-19 protocols in place for E-7 advancement testing, allowing commands to administer exams during a testing window from 17-28 January 2022. The guidance was released in NAVADMIN 236/21 on Oct. 25. The Chief of Naval Personnel has announced the January 2022 (Cycle 254) E-7 Navy-wide advancement examination for active-duty and Reserve Full-Time Support Sailors. For the second year, the service will keep COVID-19 protocols in place, allowing commands to administer exams during a testing window from 17-28 January 2022. The guidance was released in NAVADMIN 236/21 on Oct. 25. “This testing window will allow for smaller groups of test takers to ensure adequate social distancing can be maintained between testers at testing facilities, while maintaining the high standards and continued culture of learning that drive our enlisted advancement system,” said Vice Adm. John B. Nowell, Jr., the Chief of Naval Personnel. The message gives key dates and requirements for eligibility leading up to exam administration only. Details about the selection board itself will be released in a separate message in the coming months. E-6’s planning to take the exam must have completed their Professional Military Knowledge - Eligibility Exam (PMK-EE) by Nov. 30. This test only has to be completed once, meaning if it was completed for a previous cycle, you should be good to go. However, a good rule of thumb is to check your records and ensure the documentation is there. To be eligible to sit for the exam, Sailors must have three years of time in rate (TIR). The terminal eligibility date used to compute this time for the exam is Jan. 1, 2023, making the minimum time in rate date on or before Jan. 1, 2020. The only exceptions to this is when commanding officers or officers in charge approve early promote Sailors to take the exam a year early. Educational Services Officers must verify TIR eligibility lists on the Navy Enlisted Advancement System website. Initial TIR lists will be available through Oct. 31 and supplemental TIR lists from Nov. 1 through Nov. 28. Sailors at or above high-year tenure must have a waiver that will be effective Sept. 1, 2022, and must be approved by Jan. 20, 2022. Many ratings require a security clearance for all Sailors and a complete list is available in the NAVADMIN. Sailors in these skills must have a favorable investigation adjudication by the Department of Defense Consolidated Adjudication Facility reflected in the Defense Information System for Security (DISS) prior to Jan. 1. For further NEAS information, to include exam verbatim and other related documents, visit MNP at https://www.mnp.navy.mil/group/advancement-and-promotion/command-information.

UNCLASSIFIED// ROUTINE R 262010Z OCT 21 MID200001240287U FM CNO WASHINGTON DC TO NAVADMIN INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC BT UNCLAS NAVADMIN 239/21 PASS TO OFFICE CODES: FM CNO WASHINGTON DC//N1// INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC//N1// MSGID/GENADMIN/CNO WASHINGTON DC/N1/OCT// SUBJ/CALL FOR 2021 NAVY LANGUAGE PROGRAM AWARDS// REF/A/DOC/OPNAV/18MAY21// REF/B/DOC/DLIFLC/28NOV05// NARR/REF A IS OPNAVINST 5400.46A, COMMAND LANGUAGE PROGRAMS AND AWARDS. REF B IS DEFENSE FOREIGN LANGUAGE INSTITUTE FOREIGN LANGUAGE CENTER PAMPHLET 351-1, EVALUATION GUIDELINES FOR DOD COMMAND LANGUAGE PROGRAMS.// RMKS/1. This NAVADMIN solicits nominations for the Fiscal Year 2021 Language Professional of the Year (LPOY), Command Language Program of the Year (CLPOY) and Linguist of the Year (LOY) awards pursuant to reference (a). Reference (a) also renames the *LPOY award* for E-6 and below to the *Shannon M. Kent Award for Language Professional Excellence* in honor of Senior Chief Cryptologic Technician Interpretive (CTI) Shannon M. Kent, killed in action on 16 January 2019 in Manbij, Syria. Awarded the 2010 Navy LPOY award as a petty officer first class, Senior Chief Kent was recognized as an outstanding language analyst whose unparalleled language proficiency, cultural knowledge, technical acumen and leadership proved paramount to the success of critical warfare missions in support of overseas contingency operations. Later that year, she competed for and won the Department of Defense (DoD) LPOY award. 2. Each year, the Navy recognizes the most outstanding Command Language Program (CLP), military and civilian language professionals and non-career linguists contributing to mission success through the use of foreign language. The top Navy CLP and the winner of the Shannon M. Kent Award for Language Professional Excellence will go on to compete at the DoD level. The DoD program is managed by the Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center and recognizes the most outstanding military language professionals (E-6 and below) and CLPs across the military services. 3. Award Criteria a. CLPOY: Established by Chief of Naval Operations as an annual recognition of the top Navy CLP. b. LPOY: Recognizes Sailors and Navy civilians whose occupational specialties require proficiency in a foreign language. (1) Shannon M. Kent Award for Language Professional Excellence (CTI rating only, E-6 and below) (2) Senior LPOY (CTI rating only, E-7 to E-9) (3) Officer LPOY (foreign area officers (FAO) only) (4) Civilian LPOY c. LOY (open to all communities except CTI and FAO): Recognizes personnel who have distinguished themselves while using foreign language skills, even though their primary duties do not require foreign language proficiency. (1) LOY (E-6 and below) (2) Senior LOY (E-7 and above) (3) Officer LOY (officers and chief warrant officers) (4) Civilian LOY 4. Additional nomination criteria and package requirements provided in reference (a). This years essay topic for LPOY and LOY nominees will be announced in December via MyNavy HR (https://www.mynavyhr.navy.mil/Career-Management/Language-Culture/) on the language and culture page under career management. In line with reference (b), the Navy may submit only one nomination to DoD for LPOY and CLPOY, therefore, type commanders (and equivalent commands) are requested to solicit nominations from subordinate units and submit only their best candidate LPOY and CLPOY to the Navy Language, Regional Expertise and Culture office (OPNAV N13F) for consideration. The period of consideration for all awards is 1 October 2020 to 30 September 2021. 5. Submit nomination packages by e-mail or DoD secure access file exchange to OPNAV N13F (ALTN_N13F1(at)navy.mil). Packages without an endorsement from the type commanders (or equivalent command) will not be considered. Due to processing delays of traditional mail, hardcopy packages are not desired. 6. Deadline. All nomination packages must be received no later than 31 March 2022 to be considered. 7. Point of Contact. CTICS(IW/NAC) Kristina Koch, kristina.l.koch2.mil(at)us.navy.mil 8. This NAVADMIN will remain in effect until superseded or canceled, whichever occurs first. 9. Released by Vice Admiral John B. Nowell, Jr, N1// BT #0001 NNNN UNCLASSIFIED//

UNCLASSIFIED// ROUTINE R 261523Z OCT 21 MID200001239582U FM CNO WASHINGTON DC TO NAVADMIN INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC BT UNCLAS NAVADMIN 238/21 PASS TO OFFICE CODES: FM CNO WASHINGTON DC//N1// INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC//N1// MSGID/GENADMIN/CNO WASHINGTON DC/N1/OCT// SUBJ/SELECTION OF APPLICANTS FOR THE FY-22 SEAMAN TO ADMIRAL-21 COMMISSIONING PROGRAM// REF/A/DOC/OPNAV/14DEC09// REF/B/DOC/BUMED/11JUN15// NARR/REF A IS OPNAVINST 1420.1B, ENLISTED TO OFFICER COMMISSIONING PROGRAMS APPLICATION ADMINISTRATIVE MANUAL. REF B IS THE MANMED, NAVMED P-117, CHAPTER 15, PHYSICAL EXAMINATIONS AND STANDARDS FOR ENLISTMENT, COMMISSION, AND SPECIAL DUTY.// RMKS/1. This NAVADMIN announces selections for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 Seaman to Admiral-21 (STA-21) program. STA-21 is the premier commissioning source providing the highest levels of education and leadership training for our Sailors. These highly motivated men and women will be among the leaders of our Navy well into the 21st Century. The selection board received 429 highly competitive selection packages from well-qualified Sailors and 55 outstanding Sailors were selected, making the selection this year a challenging task. Those who applied should be very proud of their accomplishments and continue their outstanding performance to ensure professional growth and increase their chance of selection in a future board. Congratulations to all of the selectees! 2. Selectees are (read name, rate, and option assigned): BEHIRY, ALI S EMN2 NUCLEAR BROCKMEIER, ETHAN D ETN2 NUCLEAR BROWN, ERIC E EMN1 NUCLEAR BYRON, ELISHA A ETN1 NUCLEAR CASAS, ELENA NMN EMN3 NUCLEAR CASTELLANOS, MAKAYLAW D ETN3 NUCLEAR CRUZ, DINAMARIE R ETN2 NUCLEAR CULVER, WILLIAM R ETN2 NUCLEAR DELAROSA, KYLE A ETN3 NUCLEAR FALCONE, ANTHONY J ABH2 NFO FOGG, DAKOTA J AD1 NFO GAFFORD, ANGELIA CS2 SWO GATZKIEWICZ, ALEXANDER C EMN1 NUCLEAR GAUL, ZACHARY B MMN2 NUCLEAR GRIFFIN, WILLIAM B ETN3 NUCLEAR HALL, SEAN M MMN1 NUCLEAR HOLLOWAY, TYLA D MMN2 NUCLEAR JOHNSON, TYLER P TM1 SWO JONES, CHIEMEKA C NC1 NURSE JUCH, TANNER B MMN2 NUCLEAR KIMMEY, DEVIN J ETN3 NUCLEAR KING, CORNICHE L ADG2 SWO KINNE, ANTHONY R AE2 PILOT KNAPPCALKINS, TAYLOR A AM1 SWO/ED LAMBERT, JAMES W ETN2 NUCLEAR LEE, JIM J MM1 CORE LESLIE, MARIOUS D MMN1 NUCLEAR LOPEZ, WILFRIDO M YN2 SWO MADDEN, MEGAN E ETN2 NUCLEAR MCBEE, RYAN T IS1 PILOT MILNER, LILIAN D EM3 CEC MITCHELL, JOHN T AT2 SWO MOSSING, STEPHEN D EMN2 NUCLEAR NICHOLS, DYLON L MMN2 NUCLEAR OSGOOD, ERIC R ETN3 NUCLEAR PERRY, JESSICA E ETN2 NUCLEAR PROBST, JACQUELINE E CTI2 CORE QUINTERO, SILVERIO NMN MMN1 NUCLEAR REYES, DARWIN NMN ABE1 PILOT SCOTT, STORMY L MMN3 NUCLEAR SINZUNIGA, DANIEL NMN MMN3 NUCLEAR SLOWEY, CHANDLER MMN3 NUCLEAR STEFANI, STEWART A EMN2 NUCLEAR TORRES, KAYLA N AS2 SWO WARNER, JONAH R ETN3 NUCLEAR WHISENHUNT, JEREMIAH M EMN3 NUCLEAR WHITE, ANDREW N ETN2 NUCLEAR WHITE, KIERAN S EMN2 NUCLEAR WICKENS, KRISTOPHER T MN2 CORE WILLIAMS, CHRISTOPHER E MMN1 NUCLEAR WITHERSPOON, HAYDEN T AC1 PILOT WOOD, GELLIE C IT2 IP WRIGHT, ELISHA D MMN2 NUCLEAR ZENDARSKI, CHAQUANA L AN CORE ZIMMERMAN, SAMUEL R MMN2 NUCLEAR 3. The following personnel were designated as alternates (read name, rate, and option assigned): CABRERARIVAS, JONATHAN S MMN2 NUCLEAR CALDWELL, BRENDAN J EMN3 NUCLEAR COFFEY, DAEKWON M MMA1 CEC COSICO, ABRAHAMWILLIAM M EMN1 NUCLEAR FUCITO, JESSE R MMN3 NUCLEAR HERSHER, JONATHAN L ET1 SWO JOHNSON, EVAN S ETN2 NUCLEAR KAPP, MATTHEW T ETNC NUCLEAR KIM, PAUL Y ET2 SWO/ED KOTO, ANDREA NMN MMN2 NUCLEAR LOVE, OWEN J ETN2 NUCLEAR MAYER, JORDAN D AWO1 PILOT NAVARRO, SERGIO A EMN2 NUCLEAR NEWSOME, ANDREW L AWR1 NFO ORGAS, DALE T MMN2 NUCLEAR PHEBUS, JACOB L EMN3 NUCLEAR PRIVETTE, JACQUELINE L EMN3 NUCLEAR RASMUSSEN, MATHEW S HM1 NURSE ROBINSON, LAURYNE E ABH2 CORE RUSSELL, JUDSON H ETN3 NUCLEAR TEE, IGNATIUS M AM1 CORE TURK, AUSTIN M IT2 IP WELCH, SAMUEL E PS1 CORE WESOLOWSKI, DEVLIN J ETN3 NUCLEAR WEST, SHANE K MMN1 NUCLEAR 4. Selections are conditional upon the selectee remaining fully eligible in all respects, meeting physical qualifications for commissioning as determined by the Bureau of Medicine and Surgery (BUMED), and assignment by Naval Service Training Command (NSTC) to an approved Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps (NROTC) affiliated university based upon an official degree plan and acceptance letter from the university. Upon completion of an NSTC approved baccalaureate degree program, selectees will receive appointments as Ensigns, USN. 5. Commanding officers should take the following actions: a. Notify selectees and alternates of their selection and ensure they receive a copy of this message. b. Notify NSTC N92 Selection and Placement (N92/STA-21) via e-mail at GRLK_STA21(at)navy.mil no later than 3 December 2021 of any selectee or alternate who does not desire to participate in the program. c. Immediately report to NSTC (N92/STA-21) all conditions or circumstances that may disqualify a selectee or alternate from participating in the STA-21 program via e-mail at GRLK_STA21(at)navy.mil. 6. Selectees and alternates should take the following actions: a. Complete a physical examination for a training program leading to a commission in the unrestricted line, nurse corps, or civil engineering corps, as applicable, in accordance with references (a) and (b) at a military treatment facility. Note that many commissioning standards exceed the enlisted standards required to remain on active duty. b. Ensure copies of completed physicals, Report of Medical History (DD2807-1), and Report of Medical Examination (DD2808), including Human Immunodeficiency Virus results from a test taken after 1 January 2021, are submitted no later than 30 December 2021 to: Commander Naval Service Training Command Attn: N92/STA-21 2601A Paul Jones Street Great Lakes, IL 60088-2845 or via DOD-safe (https//safe.apps.mil). Aviation option selectees/alternates must have flight physicals uploaded directly into Aeromedical Electronic Resource Office by a flight surgeon, and submitted to Naval Aerospace Medical Institute. The selectees/alternates must be certified as qualified or have a waiver recommended by Naval Medicine Operation Training Center. All required physical forms can be downloaded from the STA-21 homepage at https://www.netc.navy.mil/Naval-Service-Training- Command/STA21/. Commands should not forward physical forms directly to BUMED. c. Send acceptance letters from no more than three NROTC host or NROTC cross-town affiliated universities to the NSTC address listed above or via DOD-safe. Application to more than one university is advisable. Selectees will begin the STA-21 program with attendance at the Naval Science Institute (NSI) in one of two classes starting no later than 14 February 2022 or 4 April 2022 for a 6 week period. d. Send an official degree plan from an NROTC host or NROTC cross-town affiliated university where they have been accepted. Degree plans must cover the time actually attending college. Degree plans of selectees should begin with the summer term 2022. All STA-21 selectees will be required to attend the NSI enroute to their assigned university. 7. Alternates: Each alternate must complete the same actions outlined in paragraph 6 of this message. If a primary selectee declines participation in the program, is determined to be not physically qualified, or otherwise becomes ineligible for continuation in the program prior to executing orders, a qualified alternate will be selected. This notification often comes at the last minute, therefore, alternates who desire participation in the STA-21 program need to be complete with the actions listed above when notified. 8. The deadline for required degree plans and college admission documentation is 30 December 2021. It is in the best interest of each selectee and alternate to submit verification of eligibility criteria as soon as possible to expedite university assignment and release of permanent change of station orders. Selectees will not be ordered to NSI enroute to their assigned NROTC University until all conditions outlined in paragraph 6 have been met. 9. The preferred method of delivery of all documents is through DOD safe utilizing email GRLK_STA21(at)navy.mil (ensure an email with the encrypted passphrase is also sent to GRLK_STA21(at)navy.mil). Documents can also be mailed to the address above. 10. Points of contact are: a. Mrs. Rebecca Ludowise, rebcecca.ludowise(at)navy.mil. b. Mr. Jim Branch, jim.branch1(at)navy.mil. c. Mr. David Burmeister, david.a.burmeister(at)navy.mil. 11. This NAVADMIN will remain in effect until superseded or canceled, whichever occurs first. 12. Released by Vice Admiral John B. Nowell, Jr, N1.// BT #0001 NNNN UNCLASSIFIED//

UNCLASSIFIED// ROUTINE R 271220Z OCT 21 MID600051091267U FM CNO WASHINGTON DC TO NAVADMIN INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC BT UNCLAS NAVADMIN 240/21 MSGID/GENADMIN/CNO WASHINGTON DC/N4/OCT// SUBJ/FY22 LOGTECH EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES// POC/CDR EKUNDAYO, ADESINA/OPNAV N4L13P/WASHINGTON DC/TEL: (571) 256-9592/ EMAIL: ADESINA.EKUNDAYO2@NAVY.MIL// RMKS/1. This message announces the Navy's education opportunities through the Center of Excellence in Logistics and Technology (LOGTECH) Institute for Defense and Business, University of North Carolina (UNC) during fiscal year 2022 (FY22). LOGTECH enables and energizes participants to improve operations and accelerate adoption of future logistics capabilities throughout their organizations. Since 2001, LOGTECH has brought together key military officials from the Department of Defense (DoD), U.S. government executives, academic thought leaders, and senior private sector participants to explore crucial and timely issues in logistics, supporting technologies, and business practices. Partnering with the Kenan-Flagler Business School at UNC-Chapel Hill, LOGTECH offers two distinct education programs for military, DoD, and private sector personnel: a. LOGTECH Executive Course. This program is designed for military Flag Officers and Senior Executive Service members to focus on strategic and organizational considerations from the senior executive perspective. FY22 Executive Course schedule: Class # Start Graduate Quotas Application Deadline 2022-01 20 Jun 2022 24 Jun 2022 3 29 Apr 2022 b. LOGTECH Advanced Course. The LOGTECH Staff at UNC uses lectures and working groups to explore leading-edge logistics technologies to prepare DoD logisticians for the future. This program is designed for CWO-4 to CWO-5 and O-4 to O-6 military officers and E-9 enlisted personnel, as well as GS-13 to GS-15 civilians. FY22 LOGTECH Advanced Course schedule: Class # Start Graduate Quotas Application Deadline 2022-02 12 Dec 2021 17 Dec 2021 3 05 Nov 2021 2022-03 08 May 2022 13 May 2022 3 31 Mar 2022 2022-04 07 Aug 2022 12 Aug 2022 TBD 24 Jun 2022 c. LOGTECH is traditionally hosted in-residence at the Kenan-Flagler Business School at UNC, Chapel Hill. The ongoing COVID-19 mitigation may dictate hosting FY22 LOGTECH courses virtually. Please note that Advanced Class # 2022-04 is tentative, reserved for any Agency(s)/DoD Component(s) that would like to self-fund a course. d. To obtain LOGTECH Advanced or Executive Course quotas, contact the Navy LOGTECH course manager. All applicants must submit a standard Navy biography and signed SF-182. Advanced course applicants must also include a logistics problem statement for exploration during the course. Navy course managers will provide all interested applicants an SF-182 with instructions, and a sample problem statement. The Navys FY22 course managers are: CDR Adesina Ekundayo, OPNAV N4L13P, adesina.ekundayo2@navy.mil Ms. Meghan Picha, OPNAV N4L13O, meghan.d.picha.ctr@us.navy.mil e. LOGTECH is a competitive program. Selections are based on the following criteria: candidate qualifications (specifically career field and paygrade qualifications), package completeness (biography, SF-182, and problem statement), and the quality of the problem statement. f. For additional course information, refer to the LOGTECH Web site at http://www.idb.org/programs/in-residence-learning/logtech-advanced-advanced- program-in-logistics-technology/. 2. Funding. Tuition, travel, lodging, and partial per diem are centrally funded in FY22. Commands are responsible for funding per diem on the days of travel only. Services, agencies, and combatant commands also have the option to self-fund seats for any of the above classes. Self-funded seats will be coordinated directly with the Institute for Defense and Business. Program cost is $9K per attendee and covers room, board, and tuition. 3. Released by VADM R. L. Williamson, OPNAV N4.// BT #0001 NNNN UNCLASSIFIED//

Schools at Naval Air Station Sigonella remained closed Tuesday and some services were suspended while officials evaluated damage from the severe weather that continued to batter southern Italy. Power had been partially restored to a portion of the base that includes runways and operations, said Lt. Drake Greer, an NAS Sigonella spokesman.

YOKOSUKA, Japan – Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro visited the U.S. Navy’s only forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) to speak with Sailors during an all hands call at Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Oct. 26.

The aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson and its strike group are now operating in the contested South China Sea alongside a Japanese helicopter destroyer, the Navy said Monday. The strike group and the JS Kaga of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force are conducting flight operations, tactical training between surface and air units and maritime strike exercises, the Navy said in a news release.

UNCLASSIFIED// ROUTINE R 252053Z OCT 21 MID600051081427U FM CNO WASHINGTON DC TO NAVADMIN INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC BT UNCLAS NAVADMIN 236/21 PASS TO OFFICE CODES: FM CNO WASHINGTON DC//N1// INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC//N1// MSGID/GENADMIN/CNO WASHINGTON DC/N1/OCT// SUBJ/JANUARY 2022 CYCLE 254 ACTIVE DUTY AND FULL-TIME SUPPORT E-7 NAVY-WIDE ADVANCEMENT EXAMINATION// REF/A/DOC/BUPERS/19SEP18// REF/B/MSG/SECNAV WASHINGTON DC/052044ZMAR13// REF/C/MSG/CNO WASHINGTON DC/N1/201449ZDEC18// REF/D/MSG/CNO WASHINGTON DC/N1/272057ZDEC18// REF/E/MSG/CNO WASHINGTON DC/N1/161157ZJUL20// NARR/REF A IS BUPERSINST 1430.16G, 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 312/18, ADVANCEMENT POLICY UPDATE. REF D IS NAVADMIN 316/18, ENLISTED ADVANCEMENT WORKSHEET. REF E IS NAVADMIN 201/20, PROFESSIONAL MILITARY KNOWLEDGE ELIGIBILITY EXAM REVISED BUSINESS RULES// RMKS/1. This NAVADMIN announces the guidance for the administration of the January 2022 (cycle 254) E-7 Navy-wide advancement examination (NWAE) for Active-Duty and Full-Time Support Sailors. As a continued safety measure during the COVID-19 outbreak, exams will be administered utilizing a testing window from 17-28 January 2022. This testing window will allow for smaller groups of test takers to ensure adequate social distancing can be maintained between testers at testing facilities, while maintaining the high standards and continued culture of learning that drive our enlisted advancement system. Information pertaining to selection board criteria will be promulgated in a future NAVADMIN. 2. Timeline a. 30 November 2021: Professional Military Knowledge - Eligibility Exam (PMK-EE) completion deadline. b. 17-28 January 2022: Administration of exams. c. 31 January 2022: Congressionally-designated combat zones and approved contingency operations areas (CDCZ/ACOA) evaluations used for time-in-rate (TIR) waivers must have an ending period by this date. 3. Eligibility requirements are found in chapter 2 of reference (a). The following information is specific only to cycle 254: a. The terminal eligibility date used to compute TIR is 1 January 2023. b. The minimum TIR date must be on or before 1 January 2020. c. TIR requirements for early promote Sailors can be waived by one year with commanding officer (CO)/officer-in-charge (OIC) approval, in line with paragraph 214.e. of reference (a). d. High-year tenure (HYT) date must be effective 1 September 2022 or later. All HYT waivers must be approved prior to 20 January 2022. e. Candidates in a rating requiring a security clearance must have a favorable investigation adjudication by the Department of Defense Consolidated Adjudication Facility reflected properly in the Defense Information System for Security (DISS) prior to 1 January 2022. If the CO/OIC of the candidate grants an interim clearance, DISS must be updated prior to 1 January 2022. Candidates who do not meet the outlined criteria shall not be allowed to participate in the exam. Candidates must maintain security clearance eligibility throughout the advancement cycle to be eligible for advancement. If, for any reason, a clearance is denied or revoked, an exam is not authorized until a new clearance is granted. Ratings requiring a security clearance are: AC, AE, AG, AO, ATI, ATO, AWF, AWO, AWR, AWS, AWV, AZ, CTI, CTM, CTN, CTR, CTT, EOD, ET, FC, FCA, GM, HT, IC, IS, IT, LN, MA, MC, MN, ND, OS, QM, SB, SO, STG, YN as well as all nuclear and submarine ratings. Refer to references (a) and (b) for additional guidance. f. Naval Special Warfare (NSW) personnel. In line with reference (a), the NSW alternative final multiple score will be used to determine selection board eligibility for special warfare operator and special warfare boat operator ratings. g. Reporting Senior Cumulative Average Performance Mark Average (RSCA PMA). RSCA PMA must be computed as outlined in reference (c), using E-6 evaluations with the ending date that falls within the period of 1 January 2019 to 31 December 2021. Refer to reference (c) and paragraph 308 of reference (a) for additional guidance. h. Enlisted Advancement Worksheet (EAW). For guidance on establishing EAW user roles and completing worksheets, refer to reference (d). EAW is mandatory for cycle 254 and will be the authority for RSCA PMA. i. PMK-EE is mandatory for candidates to participate in the cycle 254 advancement cycle and must be successfully completed once for the administration paygrade, in line with reference (e). The completion deadline is 30 November 2021. Candidates who have not completed PMK-EE for the E-7 paygrade requirement shall not be allowed to participate in the exam. 4. Exam Ordering. Order exams in line with chapter 4 of reference (a). a. Deploying commands and candidates departing to CDCZ/ACOA can order exams up to 6 months prior to the scheduled exam date. Refer to chapter 4 and paragraph 614 of reference (a) for additional guidance. b. Regular Exams: (1) Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) Exams. Cryptologic Technician-Interpretive (CTI)/Cryptologic Technician- Network /Cryptologic Technician-Collection SCI exam ordering dates can be found on the Navy Enlisted Advancement System (NEAS) website via MyNavy Portal at https://www.mnp.navy.mil/group/advancement-and- promotion/command-information. Select command advancement tools, then NEAS website. Educational Services Officers (ESOs) must verify initial active TIR eligibility lists on the NEAS website for exam ordering. Supplemental SCI exams are ordered via preferred message- formatted e-mail to sfly_cryptologic.products(at)navy.mil or naval message following the guidelines in chapter 4 of reference (a). Refer to NEAS website for additional TIR SCI exam ordering timelines. (2) Non-SCI Exams. Exam ordering dates can be found on the NEAS website via MyNavy Portal at https://www.mnp.navy.mil/group/advancement-and-promotion/command- information. Select command advancement tools, then NEAS Website. ESOs must verify TIR eligibility lists on the NEAS website during the following time periods: (a) Initial TIR lists will be available through 31 October 2021. (b) Supplemental TIR lists will be available from 1 November 2021 to 28 November 2021. (3) Exams ordered after the TIR lists have closed shall be ordered using preferred message-formatted e-mail to sfly_N321_exam_order(at)navy.mil or naval message following guidelines in chapter 4 of reference (a). Ensure a point of contact is included in the submitted e-mail or message. Orders submitted after supplemental TIR list closure will result in a substitute exam being sent. c. Substitute Exams: (1) The deadline for ordering both SCI and non-SCI substitute exams is 31 January 2022. (2) Naval Education and Training Professional Development Center (NETPDC N321) is the approval authority for all substitute exams. (3) Substitute exams may be administered with regular exam administration or in line with reference (a), paragraph 606. d. ESOs must verify exam orders at the *View Previous Exam Orders* link via the NEAS website within 7-10 days of placing the order. If exam order discrepancies are noted, contact the Fleet Services Branch NETPDC (N321), as listed on the NEAS website in the NETPDC (N321) point of contact table. e. Policy on deviations from scheduled exam administration dates is outlined in paragraph 605 of reference (a). f. Candidates in the following ratings are separated into the following competitive groups: (1) CTI: Group 1 Middle East/North Africa Group 2 East/Far East Group 3 Latin/South America Group 4 Eastern Europe (2) EMN, ETN and MMN: Group 1 Submarine Group 2 Surface (3) MU: Group 1 Premier Band Group 2 Fleet Band 5. Exam Administration and Answer Sheet Returns a. AD/FTS E-7 exams will be administered using a testing window from 17-28 January 2022. This testing window will allow for smaller groups of test takers to ensure that adequate social distancing can be maintained between testers at testing facilities. Administration for all substitute exams will follow guidelines in reference (a). b. All commands should develop a plan to meet COVID-19 mitigations. Every effort should be made to ensure appropriate COVID-19 mitigation measures are in place, to include, but not limited to, face coverings, adequate social distancing, available hand sanitizer, medical (questionnaire) screenings and temperature checks. c. To the maximum extent practicable, exams for the same ratings should be administered on the same day. Sailors are directed not to discuss exam content after taking an exam to ensure no advancement candidate is disadvantaged in the advancement process. Unauthorized disclosure of exam content may result in administrative and/or disciplinary action. d. For exam administration and answer sheet return instructions, refer to chapter 6 of reference (a). Do not administer cycle 254 examinations prior to 17 January 2022 unless specifically authorized by Navy Personnel Command, Enlisted Career Administration (PERS-8031). e. Authorized materials during examination administration. Only those materials specifically identified and listed in chapter 6 of reference (a), this NAVADMIN and the general examination verbatim instructions are authorized for use during examination administration. f. If an exam is administered in error, the command must request to invalidate in line with paragraph 610 of reference (a). g. ESOs must check the exam toteboard on the NEAS website often to ensure answer sheets have been received and processed. The toteboard can be accessed via MyNavy Portal at https://www.mnp.navy.mi/group/advancement-and-promotion%2Fcommand- information. Select command advancement tools, then exam toteboard. Answer sheets that are in error will not be counted until they are processed successfully. 6. Discrepancy Correction a. A detailed discrepancy list can be found on the NEAS website. For guidance on discrepancy correction requirements, refer to reference (d) and chapters 3 and 7 of reference (a). b. Post-exam administration discrepancy correction correspondence with NETPDC (N321) is to be submitted using the EAW post-exam administration comments function outlined in reference (d). All corrections must have a CO/OIC letter and all required supporting documentation included as attachments. c. Selection Board Eligibility Waivers (1) CDCZ/ACOA Candidates. As an additional enclosure to cycle 254 Letter of Transmittal, commands with CDCZ/ACOA candidates should submit a list of Selection Board Eligible Candidates by activity as an additional enclosure with cycle 254 E-7 Letter of Transmittal. This is a change to paragraph 614.f.(5) of reference (a). (2) Non-CDCZ/ACOA Candidates. Submit Exception to Policy for selection board eligibility waiver directly to Enlisted Plans and Policy Branch (OPNAV N132C) at NXAG_N132C(at)navy.mil, in line with paragraph 104 of reference (a). This is a change to paragraph 614.f.(5) of reference (a). 7. NWAE Results. Selection board eligibility results will be provided via Bureau of Naval Personnel (BUPERS) on-line to authorized command representatives prior to release of profile sheets. See chapter 7 of reference (a) for additional information on selection board eligibility and advancement results. 8. Any additional information regarding this cycle will be posted on the NEAS website. 9. Points of Contact a. MyNavy Career Center (MNCC) is available 24/7 by phone at 1- 833-330-MNCC (1-833-330-6622) or via e-mail at askmncc(at)navy.mil. b. SCI exam questions and orders can be reached at (850) 473- 5867/DSN 753 or via e-mail at sfly_cryptologic.products(at)navy.mil. c. Non-SCI exam questions and orders can be reached at (850)473-6148/DSN 753 or via e-mail at sfly_N321_exam_order(at)navy.mil. d. Exam records and discrepancies can be reached at (850) 473- 6148/DSN 753 or via the EAW PAC function. 10. For further NEAS information, to include exam verbatim and other related documents, visit MNP at https://www.mnp.navy.mil/group/advancement-and-promotion/command- information. 11. This NAVADMIN will remain in effect until superseded or canceled, whichever occurs first. 12. Released by Vice Admiral John B. Nowell, Jr, N1// BT #0001 NNNN UNCLASSIFIED//

The Navy’s ability to defend the nation’s vital security interests is “marginal,” – with the caveat that its score is trending to “weak” in capability and readiness – while the Marine Corps’ ability is graded as “strong,” according to a think tank’s latest survey of United States military power. The Heritage Foundation’s 2022 Index of Military Strength rated the Pentagon overall as “only marginally able” to operate in key regions – such as Europe, the Middle East and Asia – based on existing alliances like NATO, political stability, the forward presence of American forces and the state of key infrastructure, like ports and highways in foreign nations and domestic shipbuilding and repair.

WASHINGTON (Tribune News Service) — The Senate Appropriations Committee, in a report this week accompanying its new Defense spending bill, expressed concern over reports of thousands of military families suffering from hunger. “Studies have found that one in eight military families were food insecure prior to the COVID-19 pandemic and this number has now grown to one in five,” the report said.

What’s New with Enlisted Women in Submarines The Navy is actively seeking female Sailors to convert into the force to fill open billets on submarines with integrated crews, as well as billets in crews slated for integration. Five-years after enlisted women first joined the Submarine Force, the Navy has now taken the program to the next level. Announced in NAVADMIN 233/21 on October 21, female Sailors in non-nuclear ratings and in pay grades E8 and below can apply for conversion into the Submarine Force at any time from now on. Also, some Female Sailors in nuclear power ratings and training pipelines can apply through a separate approval process. “The Navy and the Submarine Force are pleased to announce that applications for female Sailors in pay grades E1-E8 to convert to Submarine Force non-nuclear trained ratings are being accepted on a continuous basis,” said Rear Admiral James Waters III, Director, Military Personnel Plans and Policy. “Applications will be processed as they are received, and there is no specified due date.” The Navy is actively seeking female Sailors to convert into the force to fill open billets on submarines with integrated crews, as well as billets in crews slated for integration. Female officers have been going to sea in submarines since 2011. Three years later, the plan to incorporate enlisted women was announced, which took lessons from the past 40 years of integration of women into other Navy communities. The first cadre of female submariners was built using a top-down approach, instead of from the bottom-up as in previous integrations. This resulted in female officers paving the way, followed by senior enlisted leaders to ensure junior enlisted females had solid support systems to rely on. Between 2015 and 2018, the Navy made four separate calls for female Sailors to convert into submarine ratings. Currently, there are over 200 enlisted female Sailors serving as part of eight crews. The long-term plan is that by 2030, 33 submarine crews will have female officers and 14 crews will have female enlisted Sailors. All classes of submarines will be integrated with female officers. Only the current guided-missile submarines (SSGN) and two ballistic missile submarines (SSBN) have women on board. Going forward, all future Columbia-class ballistic missile submarines and all Virginia-class fast attack submarines, starting with the USS New Jersey (SSN 796), will have enlisted women in their crews. A complete list of currently integrated submarines and their homeports is listed in the message. Professional Apprentice Career Track (PACT) Sailors and junior rated Sailors are encouraged to apply, even with limited time in service, no warfare qualification or at-sea experience. For E-6 and junior Sailors, the following submarine career fields are open for conversion: Service Support career fields including Yeoman Submarines (YNS), Culinary Specialist Submarines (CSS) and Logistics Specialist Submarines (LSS). Submarine Electronics career fields including Sonar Technician Submarines (STS), Fire Control Technician (FT), Electronics Technician-Navigation (ETV), Missile Technician (MT), and Information Systems Technician Submarines (ITS-Electronic Warfare and Communications career paths). Mechanical career fields include Torpedoman (TM) and Machinists Mate-Auxiliary (MMA). E-7 and E-8 applications will be accepted in the Information Systems Technician Submarines (ITS-Electronic Warfare and Communications career paths Yeoman Submarines (YNS), Culinary Specialist Submarines (CSS) and Logistics Specialist Submarines (LSS). Navy officials are hoping to entice female E-7 and E-8 Personnel Specialists to apply for conversion to the YNS rating as the needed skill sets are similar. “Each application will be assessed to ensure the chief petty officer has the experience and expertise to manage and oversee all administrative and personnel actions to support the crew in the role of leading YNS aboard a submarine,” Waters said. Conversion for E-6 and below nuclear-trained female Sailors is available for both initial training pipeline Sailors, as well as qualified Sailors currently serving as instructors at Nuclear Power Training Units (NPTU). For these Sailors, requests are handled by the Nuclear Propulsion Programs Manager (OPNAV N133), in coordination with the NPTU command career counselor at the Sailor’s location. Available quotas will be filled as applications are processed, so interested Sailors should submit applications as soon as possible. Further details on the application process along with many points of contact are available in the NAVADMIN.

QUANTICO, Va. - The U.S. Naval Community College offers seven naval-relevant associate degree programs for active duty enlisted Sailors, Marines and Coast Guardsmen during Pilot II. The first associate degree program you can apply for at the USNCC is the Military Studies degree. These are the top ten reasons you should earn a Military Studies associate degree through the USNCC. Navy Releases NAVADMIN 222/21 Announcing USNCC Pilot II US Naval Community College Selects ASU for Military Studies Program SECNAV Releases New Strategic Guidance; Naval Education Enables Critical Warfighting The U.S. Naval Community College offers seven naval-relevant associate degree programs for active duty enlisted Sailors, Marines and Coast Guardsmen during Pilot II. The first associate degree program you can apply for at the USNCC is the Military Studies degree. Here are the top ten reasons you should earn a Military Studies associate degree through the USNCC: 1. It’s Free Education can be an expensive endeavor. Even if you use Tuition Assistance, you may still be responsible for mandatory course fees and any required books — and school books aren’t cheap! If you are an active duty enlisted Sailor, Marine, or Coast Guardsman, the USNCC covers your tuition, course fees, and textbooks, which means you don’t have to worry about those hidden costs of higher education. 2. Flexible Courses Some colleges offer an online education, which is great for you when you are balancing your high operational tempo with furthering your education. But then you find out that your online course has mandatory meeting times! The USNCC offers online and asynchronous classes, which means you can log in and get the course work for the week done on your time. The USNCC is also exploring options in competency-based education opportunities giving you even more flexibility. 3. Naval-Relevant Education Whether you are in the Navy, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard, your service is rooted in naval power and maritime effectiveness. When you pursue your Military Studies associate degree through the USNCC, you are able to work with faculty and students that understand your career and how it impacts you as a leader and an individual. Taking the USNCC courses with other naval service members means your course material and discussions are directly applicable to your job today! 4. Stackable Certificates You are a full-time active duty service member; you don’t have time to take on a full course load every term or semester. The USNCC helps you achieve educational goals by meeting milestone accomplishments, where you will earn a certificate of completion in Naval Studies on the way to your associate degree in Military Studies. These can be used to provide documented evidence of educational accomplishments for your annual evaluations and make you more competitive both in the naval services and when you transition after. 5. Direct Pathway to Bachelor’s Degree Under the consortium agreement the USNCC has with its partner colleges, your associate degree will have pre-determined and established pathways to related four-year degree programs. With the Military Studies associate degree, these include opportunities to earn a Bachelor’s degree in areas such as Political Science, Military History, Security Studies, International Affairs, or Leadership. The USNCC associate degree is fully transferable, which means you have the opportunity to earn your Bachelor’s with little to no loss in credits. 6. Military-Friendly Partner College The USNCC has partnered with Arizona State University for the Military Studies degree, which means you will get an education from experienced faculty who have worked with military students for years in an online environment. You will receive a high quality education through the USNCC program. 7. Develop Critical Thinking Skills The Military Studies associate degree is about the critical thinking required to use available resources to accomplish a mission while understanding the risks involved. This skill is what successful commands and leaders must master when facing the unexpected. When you can do this at a junior enlisted level, you are more likely to quickly recognize and leverage opportunities, making you a more agile, innovative, and adaptable warfighter. 8. Breadth and Depth on Naval Understanding While the Naval Studies certificate covers the core skills you should know as an enlisted naval leader, the Military Studies associate degree goes deeper and more broadly into the topics the Naval Studies certificate covers. The Military Studies associate degree examines naval service and war from a case study approach similar to how many business schools teach business. The USNCC uses history as case studies and provides the context to understand current and future challenges using security studies and international affairs while highlighting leadership lessons throughout the course. 9. Improved Leadership Effectiveness The Military Studies associate degree program through the USNCC will help you learn more about military theory, strategy, tactics, and explore the future of defense, and become a more effective enlisted leader. 10. Investment in You Your career will come to an end one day. Whether you serve for one enlistment or 30 years, one of the things you will take with you after your military service is your education. The skills and knowledge you learn from your USNCC Military Studies associate degree will stay with you for the rest of your life. Earning your associate degree in Military Studies through the USNCC makes you a more capable enlisted leader from the first course. This free program benefits you, your command, and the Sailors, Marines, and Coast Guardsmen around you. Fill out your application for the USNCC Military Studies degree program today! The United States Naval Community College is the community college for the Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard. To get more information about the USNCC, go to www.usncc.edu. Click on the student interest form link to learn how to be a part of the USNCC Pilot II program. Flyer: Top 10 Reasons to Apply to the Military Studies Program at USNCC

UNCLASSIFIED// ROUTINE R 212026Z OCT 21 MID600051070020U FM CNO WASHINGTON DC TO NAVADMIN INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC BT UNCLAS NAVADMIN 234/21 MSGID/NAVADMIN/CNO WASHINGTON DC/N2N6/OCT// SUBJ/FISCAL YEAR 2021 OCEANOGRAPHER OF THE NAVY AWARD NOMINATIONS// REF/A/INST/OPNAV/20JUN19// AMPF/REF A IS OPNAVINST 1650.37A, CHIEF OF NAVAL OPERATIONS NAVAL OCEANOGRAPHY AWARD PROGRAM WHICH ESTABLISHES AWARDS TO RECOGNIZE OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT IN THE FIELD OF NAVAL OCEANOGRAPHY.// POC/AGCS CRAIG P. HAWKINS/OPNAV N2N6E/TEL: (703) 614-1840 /EMAIL: CRAIG.P.HAWKINS.MIL(AT)US.NAVY.MIL// POC/CAPT THOMAS A. MONEYMAKER/OPNAV N2N6E/TEL: (703) 614-1864 /EMAIL: THOMAS.A.MONEYMAKER.MIL(AT)US.NAVY.MIL// RMKS/1. The Naval Oceanography Awards program was established to recognize outstanding achievement in the field of Naval Oceanography by officers, chief petty officers, and civilians. The award is sponsored by the Oceanographer of the Navy, per reference (a). 2. Award criteria and eligibility. One awardee will be selected for each of the following awards: a. Captain Richard C. Steere Award recognizes junior officers afloat or ashore for their leadership, performance, special accomplishments, and expert application of the meteorology and oceanography sciences. U.S. Navy Active and Reserve officers in the paygrades of O1-O3 with designators of 1800/6800 are eligible. b. The Commander Mary Sears Award recognizes mid-grade officers who demonstrate sustained superior performance, outstanding leadership ability, personal initiative, cooperation and adaptability, outstanding military bearing, and exemplary military and professional conduct. U.S. Navy Active and Reserve officers in the paygrade of O4 with designators of 1800/6800 are eligible. c. The Chief Aerographers Mate John Dungan Jr. Award recognizes Navy senior enlisted in the oceanography community, afloat or ashore, for their leadership, performance, special accomplishments, and expertise in forecasting and analysis in the applied sciences of meteorology and oceanography in support of fleet operations. U.S. Navy Active and Reserve component Aerographers Mates in the paygrades of E7-E9 are eligible. d. The Matthew Henson Award recognizes Naval Oceanography civilian employees for their leadership, performance, special accomplishments, and expert application of the meteorology and oceanography sciences in support of Naval operations. Department of the Navy civilian employees at or below the grade of GS13 are eligible. 3. Nominations. The period of eligibility is from 1 October 2020 to 30 September 2021. Nomination packages should be submitted as specified per reference (a). Packages must arrive to the Oceanographer of the Navy via email to AGCS Craig Hawkins at craig.p.hawkins.mil(at)us.navy.mil and CAPT Thomas Moneymaker at thomas.a.moneymaker.mil(at)us.navy.mil no later than 6 December 2021. The Oceanographer of the Navy and Commander, Naval Meteorology and Oceanography Command will convene a joint board consisting of their respective Technical Directors, Senior Enlisted Advisor/Command Master Chief, Executive Assistant/Chief of Staff, and others as appropriate who will select awardees based upon the above criteria and content of the respective nomination packages. Nominations must be unclassified and submitted on command letterhead by email (preferred) or letter mail to the following address: Deputy Chief of Naval Operations for Information Warfare, ATTN: OPNAV N2N6E, 2000 Navy Pentagon, Washington, D.C., 20350-2000. 4. Recognition. The Oceanographer of the Navy will announce the awards by message, and will recognize the awardees in person or via their respective Commanding Officers. 5. Released by VADM Jeffrey E. Trussler, Deputy Chief of Naval Operations for Information Warfare, OPNAV N2N6.// BT #0001 NNNN UNCLASSIFIED//