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NAVADMIN 056/14

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SUBJ/SPRING FY-14 FULL TIME SUPPORT OFFICER TRANSFER AND REDESIGNATION 
BOARD// 

REF/A/DOC/COMNAVPERSCOM/12FEB08//
REF/B/DOC/COMNAVPERSCOM/23JUL07//
NARR/REF A IS MILPERSMAN ARTICLE 1001-020, FULL TIME SUPPORT OF THE NAVY 
RESERVE OFFICER PROGRAM.  REF B IS MILPERSMAN ARTICLE 1070-180, OFFICER 
PHOTOGRAPHS.//

RMKS/1.  This NAVADMIN announces convening of the FY-14 Full Time Support 
(FTS) Officer Transfer and Redesignation Board on 19 May 2014.  Applications 
from qualified Active Component (AC) and Ready Reserve officers will be 
accepted for this board.  Per ref (a), this board will also accept 
applications from existing FTS officers requesting redesignation into another 
FTS officer community.    

2.  Complete application packages and waiver requests must be received NLT 18 
April 2014.  

3.  Eligibility.  The FTS program is offering opportunities for active-duty 
officers on the Active-Duty List as well as Ready Reserve officers on the 
Reserve Active Status List which includes regular AC, Selected Reserve 
(SELRES), Voluntary Training Unit (VTU), Reserve Canvassing Recruiters, and 
SELRES officers serving on active-duty recall orders to transition into the 
following FTS officer communities to meet immediate manning needs in the year 
groups (YG) indicated: 

Community/Designator      Available YG
FTS SWO (1167/1117)       01 and junior
FTS SUB (1127)            02 and junior
FTS SPECWAR (1137)        03 and junior
FTS EOD (1147)            03 and junior
FTS AVIATION (1317/1327)  02 and junior
FTS HR (1207)             00 and junior
FTS AMDO (1527)           02 and junior
FTS SUPPLY (3107)         05 and junior

    a.  All applicants must meet eligibility requirements outlined in ref (a) 
and the spring FY-14 FTS eligibility criteria document: 
http://www.public.navy.mil/bupers-npc/officer/communitymanagers/
reserve/fts/Pages/FTSRedesignationBoard.aspx.  Community specific eligibility 
requirements are described for each designator.  General eligibility 
requirements include projected rotation date (PRD), minimum service 
requirement (MSR) and Aviation Career Continuation Pay (ACCP) limits as 
explained below:
        (1) PRD.  Applicants on mobilization or recall orders must have a 
current PRD NLT 19 November 2015.  
        (2) MSR.  Applicants currently under a MSR must have a MSR end date 
on or prior to 19 May 2016.
        (3) ACCP.  Naval Aviators and Naval Flight Officers currently 
obligated under ACCP must have an ACCP end date on or prior to 19 May 
2015.  Obligated service due to ACCP is not waiverable.
    b.  YG eligibility may be adjusted based upon community requirements up 
until the application due date.  The current YG eligibility matrix will be 
posted on the FTS redesignation website.
    c.  Members who do not meet all eligibility requirements per ref 
(a) and the Spring FY-14 FTS eligibility criteria document posted on the FTS 
redesignation board website may submit a waiver request along with their 
application.  Waiver packages shall include member's waiver request and 
commanding officer's endorsement of the waiver request.  This endorsement is 
separate from any endorsements contained in the member's 
transfer/redesignation application and shall specifically address the 
eligibility criterion requiring a waiver.  Waiver request procedures and 
constraints are described in the eligibility criteria document.  Waiver 
request example:  http://www.public.navy.mil/bupers-npc/officer/community
managers/reserve/fts/Documents/FTS_Redesig_Waiver_Request_Format.docx.
    d.  Reserve Direct Commission Officers (DCO), limited duty officers 
(LDOs), and chief warrant officers (CWOs) are eligible for the FTS program.  
All officers applying to the FTS officer program shall possess a 4 year 
baccalaureate degree.  CWOs who are within six months of completing their 
baccalaureate degree may apply, but redesignation will not occur until after 
degree is completed.  
    e.  SELRES officers currently serving under temporary recall orders are 
encouraged to apply if they meet eligibility requirements.
    f.  Subject to other criteria, AC officers with a pending or approved 
resignation from the AC are eligible and are encouraged to apply.    

4.  Application requirements and procedures are provided on the FTS 
redesignation board website listed in para 3a.

5.  Per ref (b), applicants should have a current photo in their 
Official Military Personnel File (OMPF).

6.  Upon approval of the board proceedings, the results of the board will be 
posted on the FTS redesignation board website listed in para 3a.  Applicants 
can expect to see the results posted within 45 days of board adjournment.  
Selectees have 14 calendar days from the date results are released to accept 
or decline FTS transfer/redesignation.  

7.  Points of contact are LCDR Ken White, PERS-92 at (901) 874-4512/DSN 882 
or PSC Audrey Dixon, PERS-92 at (901) 874-3130/DSN 882.

8.  This NAVADMIN will remain in effect until superseded or canceled, 
whichever occurs first.

9.  Released by Vice Admiral W. F. Moran, N1.//

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