1. NAVY COUNSELORS ASSOCIATION All Hands Newsletter: Navy Career News from August Compiled & Digested for You
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Sept 2011 Vol. 50
REBALANCE, RECORDS & RESERVE EDITION
Enlisted Retention Board: Here are dates you should know: Aug. 22, 2011: ERB Phase
I Convenes (E4/E5), Sept. 26, 2011: ERB Phase II Convenes (E6-E8), October 2011: ERB
Phase I Results Announced, November 2011: ERB Phase II Results Announced, Jan. 13,
2012: Operational Waiver Requests Due. Click link f- NPC‘s ERB site: http://go.usa.gov/ker
or http://www.slideshare.net/mcponpao/aug-18-2011-enlisted-retention-board.
Top 10 Things You must know about your Record: OMPF: The official record.
Sailor can view with OMPF View (formerly known as WERR). Management can view with
Command OMPF View. Sailor is responsible for accuracy. Can only be updated by
Early Career
submissions to NPC. NOT updated by ESR or other personnel information systems. ESR:
Transition Program: The ‗new‘ field level entry point for service record entries & maintenance. Sailor must
ECTP is a new program establish Self-Service account to access their ESR. (ESR Quick Start). Sailor responsible
that allows active & FTS for updating personal information via Self-Service account. Commands must establish
Sailors to complete their Command View-Only, Admin Create, Edit, & Verify accounts to view, make & verify ESR
contracts as drilling entries. Command CCC will use CIMS. More on record: http://go.usa.gov/ke2
Reservists. ECTP
requests must be FleetRIDE & Perform To Serve (PTS): Sailors need to
received at least three take ownership of their career. This includes: Sustained superior
months before desired performance, advancing on time, & putting yourself in the best
transition date.• Click position to be able to have every option available to you. Sailors
this NPC link for more should not assume that their application has been entered into
details on ECTP: the system. Sailors need to be proactive & actually see that their
http://go.usa.gov/keY application has been submitted. In some cases, you may have to
retake your ASVAB (AFCT) to increase conversion possibilities.
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Request for a PDF copy via lazaro.astro@navy.mil – Senior Editor. All For more on FR PTS: http://go.usa.gov/kum
contents are sole responsibility of the editor & not the Navy

2. *** Become A Teacher *** America needs 240,000 new teachers each year & there are severe shortages of math &
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including an online, independent study program that will prepare you to teach on your own schedule & without costing
you thousands of dollars. Visit: http://www.abcte.org/teach for details.
*** Priority Placement Program (PPP) *** Known as the *** Job Search *** Find out what federal jobs
are related to specific military occupations or
the premier civilian career transition assistance program in the
rating. It also takes you to USAJOBS that pertains
Federal government. When employees are scheduled for
to your rating. From the NCW Archives,
displacement due to downsizing organizational restructuring,
Mil2FedJobs: www.mil2fedjobs.com
they receive hiring preference for DoD job vacancies through the
PPP. DoD Priority Placement Program: www.cpms.osd.mil *** Civilian Job Openings in the Navy ***
*** Veterans & Social Media *** Get connected with your CHART (the Navy's civilian employment website
donhr.chart) System to End Operations by
local Veterans Affairs to get THE MOST of your VA Benefits. Join
October 12, 2011 — Applicants, Employees Urged
their specific social media to stay in touch.
to Move Information to USAJOBS - The Federal
http://www.va.gov/opa/SocialMedia.asp
Government's Official Jobs Site:
*** Teachers Certification *** Troops To Teacher (TTT) is to http://www.usajobs.gov/
assist eligible military personnel to transition to a new career as
public school teachers in targeted schools. A network of State Health Benefits *** When service members
TTT has been established to provide participants with counseling leave active duty, TRICARE offers the Transitional
& assistance regarding certification requirements, routes to state Assistance Management Program (TAMP). During
certification, & employment leads. Click link DANTES for more: TAMP, dental care may be provided in military
http://go.usa.gov/kuK dental treatment facilities is on a space-available
basis. Beneficiary & family members must make
*** Start your VA Benefits *** VONAPP (Veterans On Line sure their information in DEERS is current. Visit
Application) website is an official Veterans Affairs (VA) website that TRICARE's TAMP webpage at
enables service members, veterans & their beneficiaries to apply for www.tricare.mil/tamp
benefits using the Internet. within six months of separation or
retirement can apply for compensation benefits and/or pension Career Wisdom "Motivation is the art of getting
benefits via eBenefits: http://go.usa.gov/kuy people to do what you want them to do because
they want to do it." - Dwight D. Eisenhower

3. Perform To Serve
Make sure you get a copy of your *** Verification of Military Experience & Training or DD2586 ***
when you begin your transition planning. VMET lists your military job experience & training history & can be useful in
preparing a resume or filling out applications. Click link to get your VMET via: https://www.dmdc.osd.mil/vmet
FAQ: Some sample Facebook Answer & Question posted ―Commands shall ENSURE Fleet RIDE/PTS
on Navy Career Wise page applications are submitted for all designated
E3-E6 Sailors with less than or equal to 14
Sailor Asks: Can a Sailor get more than one look for PTS approval? I
years of obligated service as early as 15
just heard if u are submitting due to PRD u get more looks! But I don't
months prior to, but no later than 12 months
see that in the instructions? Samantha Answers: When you are
prior to their end of active obligated service
submitted for your PRD if you have less than 24 months between your
(EAOS) as extended, also known as Soft
PRD & SEAOS you get 7 looks for your SEAOS plus how many months
EAOS (SEAOS). During this mandatory
are between your PRD & 12 months out from your SEAOS. Sailor
submission period, applications must be
Asks: If PTS is denied final (after 6 looks) orders can not be
submitted even if the Sailor‘s intention is to
negotiated, right? If orders can not be negotiated & I still have 3 years
separate, or if the Sailor is ineligible or not
left on my contract, will I be asked to separate or will I instead fall
recommended for reenlistment at the time of
needs of the Navy & be sent somewhere without a PTS approval? Rex
application.‖
Answers: PTS is only denied final 6-months from SEAOS. If you have
As your Fleet RIDE/PTS window approaches,
three years left on contract you are going to negotiate for orders.
work closely with your chain of command &
Sailor Asks: I'm currently active duty & I put in for selective reserve
Command Career Counselor to ensure that
my PTS for selective reserve came back approved my question is how
you are the best possible candidate for
much longer am I active duty? My contract is up in April but I plan on
reenlistment approval. Remember:
reenlisting in reserves. NCW Answers: You are active until your
Preparation starts the day you report to
contract ends in April but make sure you CCC coordinates with NPC
the command!
CTO so you won't have a break in service. You can POST your own
Fleet RIDE/PTS policy, information, &
Questions or Answers to ASK or HELP at
training materials are located at:
www.facebook.com/CAREERWISE. For more information on Perform
http://go.usa.gov/kJs
To Serve visit the PTS FleetRIDE Link at: http://go.usa.gov/kuw
Navy Career Wisdom: -W. R. Inge : "We must cut our coat according to our
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cloth, & adapt ourselves to changing circumstances."

4. Navy Rate, Advancement, Jobs & Training
*** Navy Training or CANTRAC Website *** A few of the programs accessed through
CeTARS include Catalog of Navy Courses; Enterprise Navy Training Reservation System ; Navy
Training Quota Management System; Class Event & Resource Scheduler; & Recruit Training
Management. To reach the new Navy training home page, users should delete the old CeTARS
URL from their favorites & use this link: https://main.prod.cetars.training.navy.mil/
*** Navy Job Opening: Special Boat Operator *** Consider this rate for your PTS conversion.
They are the warriors of the waterways with the big guns & fast boats — taking down bad
guys, calling in air strikes & getting SEALS & other Special Forces in & out of tricky situations.
Get insight into his incredible career & the training it takes to join their elite ranks. Special
Warfare in the U.S. Navy: http://goo.gl/133ey
*** Basic or Academic Skills Course *** You can now
print off your Post-Assessment page on OASC as some ESO
required in taking the AFQT or ASVAB. For more questions
contact Mr. Thomas Smith (NETC 5) at 850-452-7271. To register
login via NKO to: http://www.nelnetsolutions.com/dantes/ Navy Wide
Exam Dates
*** Electronic Training Jacket *** ETJ tool on the Navy this coming
Knowledge Online (NKO) Web site is an important link for Sailors
who are tracking their career progression or preparing for
THURSDAY:
advancement. ETJ collates for the user all the training, education, are you
special qualifications, certifications, skills, awards & other data
pertaining to an individual‘s career. The information is maintained ready?:
in various folders within the individual‘s training jacket. With all of
this data available at their fingertips, Sailors can now manage their
September
own ETJ folders to ensure that everything is in the right place at 1, 8 & 15
the right time for career progression. For more information on ETJ
visit the Navy Knowledge Online Web portal at: for E6, E5 &
https://wwwa.nko.navy.mil/ .
E4.
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5. Perform To Serve (PTS) is the Navy's screening process to retain only the outstanding or
excellent performer AND to adjust the right manning or the most current needs of the Navy.
Here are the REALITY CHECK & ways to upgrade your career & get a better chance of PTS
approval from the Navy:
1. ADVANCE: the rack & stack priority of choosing who can stay Navy is the highest pay-
grade among your group or zone. An E5 will be pick versus an E4 even if they are both, let us
say 4 years in the Navy (same year group).
2. STUDY: the more you know your rate, the more chance of you getting selected & the
frocked Sailors are priority than those who were not selected-not yet advanced from the most
recent exam cycle.
3. GET RANK ON EVALUATION: Although the remarks section of Sailor's evaluation is the
biggest block (43) in NAVPERS 1616/26, Block 45 is the most important criteria to get you
selected on PTS. You must know your command's mission in order see how you can get an
Early Promote (EP) or Must Promote (MP). A Promotable Sailor has lesser chance of getting
approved to Stay Navy. The more EP you have in the last 5 evaluations, the better your
chances of staying Navy BUT it is not always a guarantee especially if there is no conversion
option.
4. FLEXIBILITY or PROFICIENCY IN OTHER SKILLS: You must develop other skills other
than your rating. For example, a Yeoman (Admin skills) must be able to become a Logistic
Navy Career Specialist (Supply) within 12 months notice. You must prepare yourself to convert your
Wisdom rating every 4 or 6 years unless you excel or get an EP or MP on current rate at the right
"Excellence is the manning (not CREO 3), consistently. Expand your choices of rating by having a higher
gradual result of ASVAB scores (see #9).
always striving to do 5. GET SPECIALIZED: Having a critical NEC (Navy Enlisted Classification) makes you more
better. " - Pat Riley essential for the Navy. Develop your skills by going through specialized training.
Unfortunately not all ratings have certain critical NECs. (Continue to next page)
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6. Perform To Serve: How To Better Your Chance To
Stay Navy (Continuation)
6. GET FIT: Physical Fitness & Assessment is part of the There should be more than 10 ways to better your chance
PTS Algorithm so Sailors must pass every PFA & to do this on PTS including having a proactive CCC (one of the
you must maintain a good physical fitness by living a hardest working Sailor in your command nowadays) who
healthy lifestyle through proper diet & daily exercise. continuously FleetRIDE & does your Career Development
7. TIMELY CDB: You must have at least 6 Career Board together with your CPO, Department Head & CMC.
Development Boards prior to your window in order to They should all communicating with you through CDB.
determine the best plan for your career. Your Career Just my BOAT (Bits of Opinion, Advice & Tips) – NCC
Counselor must have your Fleet Ride based on many Astro.
recommendations from your CDB.
8. TIMELY FLEETRIDE: A PTS CDB & PTS Fleet-RIDE
(Fleet Rating Identification Engine) input from your CCC
must be completed 15-12 months prior to your EAOS or
PRD. A screening process called JOIN (Job Opportunities in
the Navy) will help Sailors determine the potential &
appropriate rating by answering a few survey questions.
9. TAKE BASIC SKILLS COURS & IMPROVE YOUR
ASVAB: By increasing your ASVAB score (AFQT) by
improving your basic skills & retaking the AFQT you
expand your options in converting to the rating that is
needed by the Navy.
10. GET A MENTOR: Nobody can do it alone.
Unfortunately, in some cases it is WHOM you know & not
always WHAT you know that influences your evaluation. In
this critical phase of PTS, Sailors must have constant daily
guidance from a more senior Sailors or an adviser that will
give the right counsel on evaluation, advancement &
training.
Navy Career Wisdom from Anonymous: Never be afraid to do something new.6
Remember, amateurs built the ark; professionals built the titanic.

7. CAREER PLAN & Good Daily Habits of a Navy Counselor
It's a busy time for all Career Counselors in the Navy. Five years ago, I remember going to work
ready to screen Sailors who are due to reenlist & separate with a simple Excel roster downloaded
from NTMPS. I then set up an "optional" interview with the Sailor. Are you reenlisting or not? It was
almost as simple as that. Not anymore. We now have to go through steps that if we missed any -
could endanger the career & alter Sailor's life & family & we sometimes become the unintentional
villain. Here are some steps I've learned to use & practice daily as counselor, mentor &
administrator that I would like to share to minimize that stress level.
For Career Counselors Only: Daily: C.A.R.E.E.R. P.L.A.N. by NCC A
1. Collect or Download a roster both from CIMS & NTMPS to track PRD & EAOS besides an EDVR. (source: NPC CCC
page, NSIPS, your Admin / Personnel office)
2. Assign a division counselor for every 25-30 Sailors to assist you in mentoring your Sailor. Accept the fact, we
cannot do it alone & share the wealth. (source: command collateral letter & CIMS)
3. Review FR- PTS database & review consistency via interview of member or Career Development Board.(source:
FleetRIDE & CIMS ICDP)
4. Educate or Inform your Sailor & Chain of Command on daily message traffic by giving your own thoughts & how it
applies to every Sailor. (source: NPC Instructions)
5. Explore all options for Sailor for every given timeline or transition: what rates to convert? ASVAB below 65 -
retake? (source: FleetRIDE)
6. Resolve issues or communicate with every community managers & detailers of your Sailor via email in one single
trail & maintain this good relationship. Do not limit your resolution with just a phone call (MS Outlook / email, NPC
Phone & email Directory)
7. Protect yourself & Sailor by documenting all counseling & Plan for Career Development Board at least every six
months or as needed (source: CIMS, MS Outlook / Calendar)
8. List your things to do on every Sailor by keeping a good file for future use. (source: Microsoft Outlook task &
reminders)
9. Adapt good new practices from latest technology or take advantage of All sources & collaterals you have. For
example take the following duty as collaterals: Admin LPO, ESO, Training Officer or TPO, Command Financial
Specialist or anything that involves counseling. (source: NKO)
10. Network by attending monthly CCC, PO1 or CPO meetings & / or joining Social Network (source: NCW Facebook)
It doesn't end here, there is 11, 12, 13 & so forth. It all depends on the style of how we can get the job done - efficiently
& with less stress to you & your family (that means no need for unnecessary over time).

8. Benefits You Can Use Now
*** Free Navy Times & Other Subscription *** Read the latest or the archive without the required paid subscription
by logging into www.nko.navy.mil using your CAC then click the link on Reference or E-Library to access thousands of
free books, magazines, audiobooks & more - PAID for us by the military/Navy. America's News (need CAC-ID):
www.infoweb.newsbank.com or http://goo.gl/5t1Ue
*** Naval Legal Service Offices *** This *** Morale, Welfare & Recreation (MWR) *** This
customer-service organization provides free legal program is to provide military personnel & their families with
services to active duty Navy, Marine Corps & sports & physical fitness activities, child & youth programs, & a
Coast Guard service members & their dependents, variety of food & beverage services. Visit the MWR website &
reservists on active duty for 30 days or more, & to learn about the wide range of programs that contribute to the
retirees as resources permit. Go to this site then retention; readiness; & well-being of our Sailors & their families.
click family & services for details: http://www.mwr.navy.mil/
http://www.jag.navy.mil/
*** Microsoft Office for $9.95 *** NMCI active duty
personnel is entitled to Microsoft's Home Use Program (HUP) as
https://www.militaryonesource.com is a a volume license owner with Microsoft. The HUP allows
"one stop" place to go whenever service members or government civilian & uniformed personnel presently on NMCI,
family members need assistance with any kind of to obtain a licensed copy of Microsoft Office, Project or Visio
problem & available 24 hours a day, seven days a desktop applications. Must have military email to use it one
week, 365 days a year. time: www.microsofthup.com
*** 1-866-U-ASK-NPC *** Hotline 1-866-827-5672 or DSN 882-5672, provides valuable information to active
duty, reserve personnel & retirees & family members, ranging from personnel issues to verifying employment for Sailors
who have applied for a home mortgage loan. The center is also receives, sorts & delivers thousands of selection board
packages to the appropriate promotion boards entering them into an electronic database,. This means you can track
your package & know if it was received by the correct promotion board within 48 hours of receipt by the Customer
Service Center. You can also get answers by email CSCMAILBOX@NAVY.MIL
NAVY CAREER WISDOM -Francis Bacon, Sr. : "He that gives good advice, builds with one hand; he that gives good
counsel & example, builds with both; but he that gives good admonition & bad example, builds with one hand & pulls
down with the other."

9. "Excellence is not a skill. It is an attitude." - Ralph Marston
Travel, Pay & Personnel
*** PCS Travel & Claims *** Forgetting to *** Military Retirement Pay *** No Changes on current
have your reviewing or approving official sign & retirement pay system as some news magazine implied. The
date your travel voucher, DD Form 1351-2, is chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff said any changes to military
one of the reasons that payments are delayed retirement should be studied carefully & should be
to civilian PCS travelers. Click DFAS Traveler's ―grandfathered‖ . More Changes to Military Retirement Anytime
Checklists: http://go.usa.gov/keW Soon: http://go.usa.gov/keD
*** Involuntary Separation Pay ***The key word in ISP, is involuntary. To go one step further, once a Sailor
receives an SP due to desire "not" to reenl, they cannot change their intention to qualify for ISP or other invol benefits.
Qualification for half or full separation pay is in accordance with the DOD Financial Management Regulation
(DODFMR) Volume 7A, Chapter 35 Section 3502 Separation Pay (NonDisability): http://go.usa.gov/keb . In addition,
OPNAVINST 1900.4 & MILPERSMAN 1920-series provide guidance on eligibility for Full vs. Half Separation Pay. IAW
MILPERSMAN 1930-030, the member must be Advancement Eligible in order to receive Full Separation Pay, this is not
solely based on his evals: (1) Criterion 1: Must have CO's recommendation for advancement & retention. (2) Criterion 2:
Must have taken & passed the most recent advancement examination before separation, time in rate permitting.
Special & incentive pays: are important parts of your compensation. A new page lists the current special &
incentive pays used by some or all services in their retention & recruiting efforts. Know what you may be eligible for...&
speak with your personnel or finance office to make sure you get what you deserve. Go to: http://go.usa.gov/kS1
*** Travel Tip *** you may not be reimbursed for a hotel Guidance concerning sailors not selected by FY-12
booked using an online booking agent (orbitz, travelocity,
etc.) UNLESS an itemized receipt from the hotel is also quota-based Enlisted Retention Board: Sailors not
provided. The receipt from your online reservations will selected for retention by the fy-12 quota-based Enlisted Retention Board
no longer be considered a valid receipt. Additionally, you (ERB) must separate no later than June 2012. These sailors will be
cannot submit a "lost receipt" statement as a assigned a separation program designator (SPD) code of either JCC or
replacement for the online booking receipt. For details LCC. NETPDTC will publish a profile sheet after the ERB results are
visit DFAS: http://www.dfas.mil/pcstravel.html released indicating select or non-select status. Contact PSD for details.
*** Transition from Active to Reserve Navy *** Enlisted Sailors currently serving on Active Duty who desire
to affiliate with the Navy Reserve, or need more information about Navy Reserve Programs & opportunities, should
contact the CTO at (901) 874-4108 or cto.enlisted@navy.mil.

10. Perform To Serve
Every Sailor, Every Counselor, Every Mentor, Every Leader
Get Involved
•15 Months Prior to PRD & EAOS Career Development Board
•Monthly Counseling
•Daily Follow up Get daily feeds & useful information from
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11. College &
*** Fax Your Grades *** As semester comes to a close you should fax your grade
report to Pensacola if you used Navy Tuition Assistance (TA). The Navy holds each Sailor
responsible for submitting a grade report. After you fax your grade report check
memory & your self-respect & everything that goes
MyEducation to see if the grade was posted to your TA account. Call NCO if your grade
along with with your self esteem." - Kurt Cobain
is not posted within 7 days. The fax number to Pensacola is (850) 452-1149. Be sure
"Drugs are a waste of time. They destroy your
your grade report is a clean, bold copy containing your name & the last four of your SSN.
"Persistence is to the character of man as
*** Tuition Changes & Sign of the Times *** Apply for Tuition on the
*** DoD may have plans to reduce the amount of Web *** Sailors should apply for
carbon is to steel." - Napoleon Hill
tuition assistance (TA) coverage provided Service Tuition Assistance (TA) through the
members. According to Gary Woods, former Chief WebTA. WebTA eliminates paper TA
of DoD Voluntary Education, Defense Department applications by allowing Sailors to
may be considering reducing the $250 / semester apply for TA electronically. Go to:
credit hour TA payment rate of by $150 or more. http://go.usa.gov/kuI for more TA
Plan now & take advantage of NCPACE, NKO, Information.
CLEP & Other alternative education benefits.
*** POST 911 GI Bill *** Effective October 1, 2011: Allows students to use the Post-9/11
GI Bill for - Non-college degree (NCD) programs: Non-college degree (NCD) programs
offered at non-degree granting schools: Pays the actual net costs for in-state tuition & fees
or $17,500, whichever is less. Also pays up to $83 per month for books & supplies. On-
the-job & apprenticeship training: Pays a monthly benefit amount prorated based on time
in program & up to $83 per month for books & supplies. Flight programs: Per academic
year, pays the actual net costs for in-state tuition & fees assessed by the school or
$10,000, whichever is less. Correspondence training: Per academic year, pays the actual
net costs for in-state tuition & fees assessed by the school or $8,500, whichever is less.
Housing allowance is now payable to students (other than those on active duty) enrolled
solely in distance learning. The housing allowance payable is equal to ½ the national
average BAH for an E-5 with dependents. The full-time rate for an individual eligible at
the 100% eligibility tier would be $673.50 for 2011. For more updates on Post 911 GI Bill
go to: http://go.usa.gov/kuR
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Navy Education Wisdom by Jim Rohn: Formal education will make you a living; self
education will make you a fortune.

12. CNO’s Latest Information on Career
Message # Subject Date
256/11: Order To Account For The Navy Family: 08/26/2011
255/11: Senate Confirmation Of Officers By The Fy-12 Active-duty Navy LDO
& Line Boards: 08/24/2011
254/11: Sched For Senior Enlisted Leadership Crs: 08/23/2011
253/11: Selective Reenlistment Bonus Update: 08/22/2011
252/11: Vice CNO Change Of Office: 08/22/2011
Concentrate on your strengths, instead of your
250/11: Promotions Line And Staff Corps, Warrant 08/19/2011
weaknesses... on your powers, instead of your
249/11: Fy-13 E9, E8, And E7 Selection Board 08/19/2011
"Enter every activity without giving mental
248/11: Fy-12 Schedule For The Senior Course: 08/19/2011
recognition to the possibility of defeat.
247/11: Navy Reserve Promotions Officer: 08/19/2011
246/11: Observance Of Women's Equality Day 2011: 08/18/2011
243/11: Update To Fy-13 Olmsted Scholar Program: 08/16/2011
problems." - Paul J. Meyer
242/11: Fy-12 Graduate Education Opportunities : 08/16/2011
241/11: Enlisted Applications USS Constitution: 08/16/2011
240/11: Implementation Of Dentist Special Pays: 08/16/2011
239/11: Submission Of Command Operations Report:
238/11: Minimalist Footwear: 08/05/2011
236/11: Familygram 04-11 - Looking Ahead: 08/04/2011
235/11: Changes To Post 9-11 GI Bill: 08/04/2011
233/11: Fy12 Active-duty Navy E7 Selection Results: 08/01/2011
For complete NAVADMIN click: http://www.public.navy.mil/bupers-
npc/reference/messages/NAVADMINS/Pages/NAVADMIN2011.aspx
*** SEA SHORE Flow Updated *** Detailers are currently reviewing Sailors records
& making PRD adjustments as required. Thirty-six ratings have increased sea
time, & 18 ratings are now classified as sea intensive. Sailors should contact their
respective community manager or detailer for specific rate/rating/NEC questions.
Click this link for the revised SSF NAVADMIN: http://go.usa.gov/ke9 .
*** Career Development & Training for E7-E9 *** Excellent career & leadership
enhancing training for Senior CPOs. This 3 day seminar is included in SEA
Training (in Rhode Island) but can now be attended in San Diego & Norfolk. Click
the very latest NAVADMIN 254/11 for details: http://go.usa.gov/kun 12
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13. Health, Home & Community
*** National Resource Directory Updated *** The National Resource Directory redesigned & enhanced its
website at http://www.NationalResourceDirectory.gov. Created for servicemembers, veterans, wounded warriors, &
their families & caregivers, NRD is a tool for service providers to reach out to the military & veterans communities. It
provides access to thousands of services & resources at the national, state & local levels to support recovery,
rehabilitation & community reintegration. If you are aware of community programs & services that should be available
to veterans, please submit them for review to the Suggest A Resource feature on the NRD. The National Resource
Directory is a Department of Defense (DoD) & Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) initiative.
*** Health, Living & Fitness Benefits *** The Navy & Marine Corps Public Health Center (NMCPHC) has
created a new Healthy Living website that includes information on the dangers of designer drug use. This is a one-stop
resource that includes downloadable presentations & links to other informational websites or commands to use for
general military training. http://www-nehc.med.navy.mil/
*** All Your Benefits in One Place: eBenefits *** Departments of Defense & Veterans Affairs have worked
collaboratively to develop a one-stop shop for benefits-related online tools & information. Service members, Veterans, &
family members can register for eBenefits, which affords access to the secure features in My eBenefits & allows the
portal to personalized to the user's needs. Additional features are being developed & added every quarter. Register
now at https://www.ebenefits.va.gov
*** Community Relations & Local Benefits *** Share this White House initiative page to your local & national
community in order to get the most benefits in support of our service in return supporting our military family. Let your
community take the challenge & JOIN FORCES. Joining Forces Community Challenge: www.joiningforces.challenge.gov
*** VA Medical & Veteran Health Benefits *** My HealtheVet is a free, online personal health record.If you are a VA
patient, registered on My HealtheVet & have completed the one-time In-Person Authentication process, you can:
get your VA Wellness Reminders, view your VA Appointments, when available, participate in Secure Messaging with
your health care team & participate in future My HealtheVet features. Visit: www.myhealth.va.gov
Career Wisdom: "Desire is the key to motivation, but it's determination & commitment to an unrelenting pursuit of your
goal a commitment to excellence that will enable you to attain the success you seek." - Mario Andretti 13
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14. Tools, Technology & Tips You can Use
*** PCS & Other Move *** Members can make final moving plans with their local transportation
office. The new system calculates for reimbursement using a "best value" method. Some moves will
not qualify for the new system. Rules for moves can be found in the DPS Smart Book at
http://www.move.mil along with additional service-specific guidance.
*** Smartphone Tool for Veterans & Health Counseling *** This mobile site, visitors can
access valuable psychological health resources, such as the DCoE Outreach Center, which instantly
connects users with trained health resource consultants who can answer questions about
psychological health concerns & connect users to recourses in their local community. Click this link
for the Mobile site of Real Warriors: http://realwarriors.net/
*** Navy Blog *** The Navy Live blog, hosted on the DoD Live blog hosting service, was launched
to be a platform for talking about issues & important matters confronting the Department of the Navy.
The blog is to tell the Navy story via the voices of leadership & deck plate Sailors. For complete listing
of Navy social media sites or register your command, visit: http://www.navy.mil/socialmedia
*** Volunteer Opportunity, Community Service & Disaster Relief *** Serve.gov is your online
resource for not only finding volunteer opportunities in your community, but also creating your own.
Use Serve.gov to help you do your part. America‘s foundation will be built one community at a time –-
& it starts with you. Visit: www.serve.gov
*** Monthly TAP Webinar *** Learn how to translate your military experience into civilian terms,
create a new financial plan or even understand the federal employment system. You will also be able
to connect with those who are going through similar experiences & learn from them. Live trainers
facilitate these highly interactive sessions, which are designed to give you practical information that
can be put to use immediately. Register NOW! http://www.turbotap.org/register.tpp
*** Pay, Per Diem Tools & Mobile Phone Apps *** This app allows travelers to look up Federal government
per diem rates by city/state & ZIP code in locations throughout the United States & its territories. Per Diem is the daily
allowance for lodging (excluding taxes), meals & incidental expenses. Get the BB & iPhone Apps:
http://www.gsa.gov/portal/content/302273
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15. JOBS: PCS CMS-Interactive Detailing &DUTY & FULL TIME
CMS-ID SCHEDULE FOR ACTIVE Civilian Opportunities
CMS-ID SCHEDULE FOR ACTIVE DUTY & FULL TIME
SUNDAY
SEPTEMBER 2011
MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
1 2 3
SEPTEMBER 2011
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
4 HOLIDAY 5 6 7 8 1530 1630 9 10
1 (CST) (CST)
2 3
0000 11 0000 HOLIDAY 12 13 1700 1800 14 15 1530 1630 16 17
(CST)
4 (CST)
5 6 (CST) (CST)
7 8 9 10
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12 21
13 1700 1800 21
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25 26 0500 0500 27 28 29 30
18 19 (CST) (CST)
21 21 22 23 24
25 26 0500 0500 27 28 29 30
(CST) (CST)
APPLICATION RESULTS ARE AVAILABLE BEGINNING AT 1630 (CST) ON THE DAY THE DETAILER SELECTION ENDS AND REMAINS POSTED
UNTIL THE NEXT MONTHS REQUISITION SCRUB
APPLICATION RESULTS ARE AVAILABLE CMS-ID REQUISITION(CST) ON THE DAY THEDOWN FORSELECTION ENDS AND REMAINS POSTED
CMS-ID DOWN FOR REQ LOAD BEGINNING AT 1630 SCRUB CMS-ID DETAILER MAINTENANCE
UNTIL THE NEXT MONTHS REQUISITIONDETAILERS MAKE SELECTIONS
CMS-ID AVAILABLE FOR APPLICATIONS SCRUB CMS-ID COMMAND COMMENTS ONLY (No Applications allowed)
CMS-ID DOWN FOR REQ LOAD CMS-ID REQUISITION SCRUB CMS-ID DOWN FOR MAINTENANCE
Career WisdomHELPDESK HOLIDAY SCHEDULE taking total responsibility for your future. Choose not
from John Maxwell: "Discipline is a matter of
CMS-ID AVAILABLE FOR APPLICATIONS DETAILERS MAKE SELECTIONS CMS-ID COMMAND COMMENTS ONLY (No Applications allowed)
to blame circumstances for the outcome of your life. Choose to go beyond your natural talent. Choose to make wise
Sunday HELPDESK – (Limited Staff) SCHEDULE
decisions repeatedly. Choose discipline as the path to your potential."
Saturday 03 September
HOLIDAY
04 September – (Limited Staff)
*** USAJOBS & FEDHIRES *** There are laws providing Veterans' preference & special appointing authorities for
Monday (Labor Day) 05 September – Closed (Emergency On Call Line)
veterans, as well as theSeptember –agenciesStaff)
Saturday 03 fact that (Limited recognize that hiring veterans is just good business. Federal service provides
a Sunday CMS-ID Helpdesk by email– their noble service to or phone 1 800 The Office of Personnel Management created
Contact the for veterans to continue cmsidhelpdesk@navy.mil this country. 537-4617
means 04 September (Limited Staff)
Monday (Labor Day) 05 September –single depository without redundancy & misinformation that meets all veterans'
http://www.fedshirevets.gov/, a Closed (Emergency On Call Line)
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employment information needs.
Contact the CMS-ID Helpdesk by email cmsidhelpdesk@navy.mil or phone 1 800 537-4617

16. ASVAB
If you want to Stay Navy, it’s your choice.
Lower scores means less job opportunities.
Talk to your Command Career Counselor
about Perform To Serve & Enlisted
Retention Board or how you can retake your
ASVAB.
Go to www.facebook.com/CAREERWISE to
get more Career Enhancing Advice.

17. Career Wise - Cross Wise #14: Rebalancing, Records & Reserve
ACROSS 1 Compiles data from a host
of different sources for college degree & DOWN 1 End of Contract in
course data, service schools & other the Navy. 2 Opportunity to
training. 3 Contains electronic images change a job in the Navy.
of documents generated throughout 4 Single system for
the career of every Navy officer & identification of qualified rating
enlisted member, from time of entry opportunities & submission of
until final separation. 5 You may reenlistment application.
qualify to earn a bonus from $5,000 to 6 Periodical short term
$20,000 or special pay up to $25,000 instructions from NPC.
annually when you join this. 9 Qualifying family members
7 Replacing the ―paper‖ Record may be eligible to receive
maintained by your command or medical & dental service
servicing PSD. 8 Designed for through this benefits.
individuals who want to build their 11 Single point of contact for
reading comprehension, vocabulary, & all Navy personnel for
math skills to pass their exams in transitional guidance &
ASVAB. 10 The one stop resources transition processing.
for all career & benefits information 12 Provides opportunities for
from A to Z. 13 One of the resources enlisted Sailors, to transition
to explore your options for conversion into the SELRES more than 90
to a new rating. 14 SECNAV days prior to their EAOS as
approved an FY12 Active Officer extended. 16 Rebalancing for
Separation Board in July 2011. all Sailors E4-E8 with between
15 Separation under this program 7-15 years of service in ratings
may be no greater than 24 months manned at 103% or greater.
prior to EAOS as extended, & all 17 Designed to help the Navy
separations must be executed no later keep ―our best & brightest
than September 15, 2013. Sailors while shaping the Navy
18 Supports the Navy‘s effort to Answers at the force to meet future
optimize the quality of the force while last page requirements.
shaping end strength to meet future
challenges for E7-E9 with 19 years. 17
Career Wisdom: "Motivation is a fire from within. If someone else tries to light that fire under you,
chances are it will burn very briefly." - Stephen R. Covey

18. Navy Career Wisdom from Colin Powell:
There are no secrets to success. It is the result of
preparation, hard work, learning from failure.
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Answers to
CrossWise
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