1. Career Development Training Course
Perform To Serve
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2. PERFORM TO SERVE
“PTS”

3. Perform to Serve
Enabling Objectives
Upon successful completion of this
topic, the trainee will be able to:
 IDENTIFY the purposes of “Perform To
Serve” (PTS).
 LIST the personnel affected by the
PTS process.
 IDENTIFY the PTS submission and
approval processes.
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4. Perform to Serve
Enabling Objectives (cont.)
 LIST the PTS options provided to the
Sailor.
 IDENTIFY the PTS timeline
requirements.
 IDENTIFY the steps the CCC takes in
the PTS process.
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5. Perform to Serve
Reference Publications
 NAVPERS 15560(series), Naval
Military Personnel Manual
(MILPERSMAN)
 NAVPERS 15878(series), Career
Counselor Handbook (CCH)
 Perform to Serve website:
http://
www.npc.navy.mil/CareerInfo/Performt
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6. Perform to Serve
Perform to Serve (PTS) Defined
 PTS is a centralized reservation system that
requires ALL Zone A, B & C Sailors, to receive
authorization from NPC prior to reenlistment,
extension, or negotiation of orders:
 Zone A – first term Sailors (less than six years
of active naval service).
 Zone B – second term Sailors (six to 10 years
of service)
 Zone C – third term Sailors (10-14 years of
service)
 Applies to all E3 – E6 Sailors ratings.
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7. Perform to Serve
PTS Purpose
 Manages rating manpower.
 Promotes advancement
opportunities.
 Streamlines the conversion
process.
 Better shapes the Navy’s
manning to better meet mission
requirements.
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8. Perform to Serve
Personnel Affected
 Began with first-term personnel in
CREO Group 3 ratings including 5/6
YOs.
 Then . . . first-term personnel in CREO
Group 2 (started Feb 04).
 Then …second-term personnel (Feb
09)
 Now includes ALL Zone A, B & C
Sailors.
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9. Perform to Serve
PTS Submission Process
 Deadline will be last Friday of each
month.
 COs, XOs, OICs or designated
command representative will have
access to the PTS website for entry,
inquiries, and approvals of all PTS
matters.
 Submit PTS request 15 months
prior to EAOS/PRD via email
(Spreadsheet)/PTS website.
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10. Perform to Serve
PTS Options
 Reenlist in rate only.
 Conversion only.
 Best option: Reenlist in rate. If
unavailable, then convert.
 SELRES Option.
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11. Perform to Serve
PTS Processing
 NPC’s normal processing of PTS
applications begins 12 months prior
to EAOS/PRD:
 Exceptions are for Sailors applying for
special programs.
 Applicants will be considered each
month from 12 to 6 months prior to
EAOS/PRD.
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12. Perform to Serve
PTS Processing (cont.)
 Sailors must be fully qualified for the
ratings they are selecting per
MILPERSMAN 1306-618 and applicable
NAVADMIN.
 Retesting of ASVAB (AFCT) may be
required prior to submission of PTS.
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13. Perform to Serve
PTS Approval Process
 Monthly reenlistment quotas for
each rate assigned by Enlisted
Community Managers.
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14. Perform to Serve
PTS Approval Process (cont.)
 Each month, applicants will be considered
with their peers and scored by the
following:
 CO’s recommendation for reenlistment
 CO’s recommendation for advancement
 Applicants who have been selected for
advancement
 Applicants who PNAd the last exam
 Applicants who possess a critical NEC per
the Career Opportunity Matrix
 Promotion recommendation on their last 2
REGULAR periodic evals
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15. Perform to Serve
PTS Approval Process (cont.)
 Based on results of the PTS
comparison, the applicant will be
considered for the following:
 Retention in rate.
 Conversion for a qualified rate, provided
the applicant provided 3 other rating
choices.
 Applicant will be placed back into the
system for next month’s PTS
comparison from their 12 month to 6
month application period prior to EAOS/
PRD.
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16. Perform to Serve
PTS Approval Process (cont.)
 SELRES Option
 Applicant who is not selected and has
maximized the number of PTS
comparisons (6 total in rate) will be
separated from the Navy.
 PTS notification will be sent via naval
message to each command during the
2nd week of each month.
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17. Perform to Serve
PTS and Detailing
PTS SELECTION WINDOW
Commands should conduct Career
Development Boards on all personnel who are
CMS-ID Detailing Window
within 15-12 months of PRD. PTS Applications
should be submitted 12 months prior to PRD for
those who would be required to obligate for PTS window extends beyond
PCS orders. CMS-ID application window
PTS APPLICATION WINDOW Rescind PTS Quota
(no action taken by member)
CMS-ID
NEEDS OF THE NAVY
PRD
15 months from
PRD
12 months from
apply
PRD
6 months from
PRD
PRD
9 months from
PRD
7 months from
Ideal application period for personnel
who require OBLISERV. All Sailors should be under orders
Applications should be submitted 12 months No later than 7 months prior to PRD
Prior to PRD to allow maximum number
of looks prior to Detailing Window. **PTS/CMS-ID overlap due to detailing window shift
from 9-5 months to 9-7 months in OCT 09 (NAVADMIN
249/09)**

18. PTS Stacking Algorithm
Entry Point:
CO’s Sailors
Recommendation Sailors who hold Sailors in
Recommended for
for Retention Critical NECs Highest
Advancement by
required to enter Paygrades
the PTS Stacking CO
Sailors last 2
Regular Promotion Sailors Selected for
Sailors who PNA’d Advancement, but
Recommendations
the last exam not yet Advanced
(EP, MP, etc)
(Frocked)
MILPERSMAN ART 1160-030
Members must be Promotable and Recommended for
Advancement on the Last 2 Graded Evaluations to be
Reenlistment Eligible (Professional Growth Criteria)
PTS OUTPUT
Approved to Reenlist in Current Rate
Approved to Convert to New Rate
No Quota Available - Rolled over to Following Month
Not Approved for Reenlistment or Conversion

19. AC2RC Seamless Transition
Zone A PTS w/SELRES Option
CMS ID ARI
BOL CIMS NRMS
Orders Sponsor System Applications to
Visibility Assignment include RC
Future Processes
Affiliation Check List/1306
Sailor Signs Extension
PTS
Approval
APPS Orders A School
(Trigger to Quota Required A-School and/or
start the *Signs Page 13 Advanced
if Receiving Bonus*
Process Training
12 mo. out)
Fail
No Approval Pass
IRR SELRES
ReClass
AC Separation Signs Drill
Report NET EAOS +1
NLT EAOS +15 Days
Obligation
Goal: Develop a
NOSC
Assign
process that uses
•Welcome Aboard RC Gain
Package
Gain=Bonus
Reserve CCC versus a recruiter
•Sponsor Billet

20. Perform to Serve
PTS Checklist for Leadership
 Monitor CARMAT/REGA messages, use
Fleet RIDE.
 Conduct CDBs for all personnel in all CREO
Groups:
 Review ASVAB scores for all “first-
termers” in CREO 3 and 2 ratings.
 Improve identified weak areas with
academic skills training.
 Identify eligibility for rate conversions (to
CREO 1 or 2 rates).
 Effectively counsel Sailors on CREO
ratings and advancement opportunities.
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21. Perform to Serve
PTS Checklist for Leadership (cont.)
 Retest ASVAB (AFCT) to qualify for
more rate conversions:
 Identify area retesting and
reclassification procedures.
 Ensure each Sailor has a Career
Development Plan.
 Manage beyond your lifelines—Think
Big Navy!
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22. Perform to Serve
PTS Discussion Topics
 Commands are failing to put Sailors into
PTS because Sailors are planning to
separate at their EAOS. Sailors must be put
into PTS regardless of their intentions.
 Applications must be submitted within 12
months of PRD or 12 to 15 months prior to
EAOS, whichever is sooner.
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23. Perform to Serve
PTS Discussion Topics (cont.)
 When PRD is less than 12 months, make
sure appropriate box is checked on PTS
application to reflect that member is
within 12 months of PRD regardless of
EAOS.
 A monthly review must be done for all
personnel who have made conversion
choices. Conversion quotas are updated
monthly on the NPC website.
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24. Perform to Serve
PTS Discussion Topics (cont.)
 When advancement results are published,
CCCs must update all applications for
those Sailors who are frocked to next pay
grade.
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25. Perform to Serve
PTS Discussion Topics (cont.)
 CCCs must have access to PTS. CCCs
must also contact PTS Helpdesk when
they transfer to a new command to
ensure their UIC is updated.
 CCCs must review the conversion quotas
listed on the PTS website each month
and update all pending applications
based on the current available quotas.
 If Sailors fail to complete “A” school,
they will be processed for separation
within 60 days.
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26. Perform to Serve
PTS Discussion Topics (cont.)
 If Sailors do not qualify for any rates listed
on the conversions list, they must retake
the ASVAB (AFCT).
 Ensure Sailors understand that once they
are selected for conversion to a rate
through PTS, the decision is final. Sailors
shouldn’t ask for a rate they don’t want.
Quotas are limited and this could cause
other Sailors to miss out on an opportunity
to convert and be separated.
 Ensure that Sailors are fully qualified for
conversion rates they are requesting.
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27. Perform to Serve
PTS Discussion Topics (cont.)
 Extensions are NOT authorized in the
following cases as of NAVADMIN
017/09:
 Per MILPERSMAN 1160-040, provided
Sailors have not been given a
determination in PTS (i.e., told to
separate, etc.).
 When Sailors are told to separate, they
are authorized 60 days, provided they do
not exceed 6 years service.
 When Sailor applications are submitted
within 30 days of EAOS.
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28. Perform to Serve
PTS Discussion Topics (cont.)
 COs do not have authority to grant
extensions other than as listed above.
Many commands are under the mistaken
impression that the CO has blanket
authority to give a 12-month extension.
 When in doubt, contact the PTS Desk :
DSN: 882-2950
Email: pts_help_desk.fct@navy.mil
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29. Perform to Serve
PTS with SELRES Option
 Sailors can apply and receive quotas for
both active duty and reserve components.
 SELRES application procedure:
 Sailor can apply 12 months from EAOS (as
extended).
 Must be greater than 3 months from the
Sailor’s EAOS (as extended).
 Sailor not eligible if EAOS less than 3 months
or if Sailor has an extension greater than 12
months.
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30. Perform to Serve
Summary and Review
 What is the purpose of Perform
To Serve?
 Which Sailors are affected by the
PTS process?
 What are the PTS options
provided to the Sailor?
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