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SUBJ/ENLISTED APPLICATIONS BEING ACCEPTED BY THE NAVY FLIGHT DEMONSTRATION 
SQUADRON (BLUE ANGELS) FOR EXCEPTIONAL THIRD CLASS PETTY OFFICERS (E-4) AND 
SECOND CLASS PETTY OFFICERS (E-5).// 
 
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AMPN/REF A IS NAVADMIN 287/21, OFFICER, MAINTENANCE MASTER CHIEF AND ENLISTED 
APPLICATIONS BEING ACCEPTED BY THE NAVY FLIGHT DEMONSTRATION SQUADRON (BLUE 
ANGELS) FOR 2023.// 
 
RMKS/1.  This NAVADMIN announces the solicitation of applications for the 
United States Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron (NFDS) Blue Angels for 
Fiscal Year 2023.  To allow the special programs coordinator the opportunity 
to recruit high caliber third class petty officers (E-4) and second class 
petty officers (E-5). 
 
2.  Applications must be postmarked no later than 30 November 2022. Selection 
results will be available in December 2022.  Personnel with a projected 
rotation date of July 2023 through October 2023 are eligible, but others may 
apply with command and detailer approval. Personnel selected will detach from 
their present command in June 2023 and report in July 2023. 
 
3.  There are open E-4 and E-5 billets within the following Navy ratings:   
AD, AM, AE, AT, AME, and LS.  All aviation rating candidates must possess the 
E19A Navy Enlisted Classification (NEC) and be qualified as a Collateral Duty 
Inspector.  There are no NEC requirements for the LS rating candidates. 
 
4.  Applicants must meet the requirements listed below to be considered for 
duty with the Blue Angels (waivers are not normally considered). 
    a.  Must not be in receipt of permanent change of station orders before 
final selections are made in December 2022. 
    b.  No non-judicial punishment or courts-martial convictions in the last 
36 months. 
    c.  No alcohol-related incidents (civil or military) in the last  
36 months.  Driving under the influence/driving while intoxicated convictions 
within the last 5 years are disqualifying. 
    d.  No financial instability/command directed counseling in the last  
36 months.  Applicants must be eligible for a government travel credit card 
(this is not waiverable). 
    e.  No physical fitness assessment failures in the last 36 months.   
Personnel who have had medical waivers in the last 24 months will be 
considered on a case-by-case basis only. 
    f.  Re-enlistment approval is not required in order to submit an 
application. 
 
5.  Interested candidates meeting the above requirements must first submit a 
fully completed Enlisted Personnel Action Request (NAVPERS 1306/7) and 
Special Program Screening Form (NAVPERS 1306/92) as directed in MILPERSMAN 
1306-919 to their respective rating detailer via their commanding officer 
(CO).  After submission of NAVPERS 1306/7 and NAVPERS 1306/92 to their 
detailer, applicants must submit an application to NFDS using the following 
criteria (ensure all telephone numbers, mailing address and e-mail addresses 
are included). 
    a.  CO signed letter of endorsement on command letterhead, which must 
include:  a statement on military appearance and tattoos, an evaluation of 
the speaking ability of the Service Member, demeanor, professional knowledge 
and leadership skills. 
    b.  Copy of NAVPERS 1306/7. 
    c.  Original NAVPERS 1306/92. 
    d.  Include copies of last five evaluations. 
    e.  Provide official 5 x 7 inch photograph (front, side, back) in 
enlisted naval service uniform uncovered. 
    f.  Include completed applicant personal questionnaire and supply 
information sheet located on the Blue Angels website at: 
https://www.blueangels.navy.mil/join/. 
    g.  Common application errors include:  lack of detailed contact 
information, unsigned NAVPERS 1306/7 and NAVPERS 1306/92, NAVPERS 1306/7 not 
sent to the detailer, no CO endorsement, missing evaluations, photos not 
included, packages sent to the detailer rather than the NFDS application 
coordinator and earliest and latest transfer dates not filled out in the 
remarks section of NAVPERS 1306/7. 
 
6.  Enlisted Applications may be sent via e-mail to 
alejandro.benito@navy.mil or by mail to: 
 
    Commanding Officer 
    Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron 
    Applications Coordinator 
    Attn:  AEC(AW) Alejandro Benito 
    390 San Carlos Road Suite A 
    Pensacola, FL 32508-5508 
 
7.  The medical record of the applicant will be reviewed during the 
application process. 
 
8.  Candidates should call the NFDS application coordinator after emailing or 
mailing their application to verify receipt and to schedule an 
interview.  Due to the extremely short turnaround, all applicants will be 
interviewed via phone. 
 
9.  Those individuals not selected will apply for jobs through the normal MNA 
process. 
 
10.  Point of contact is AEC(AW) Alejandro Benito at (850) 452-4736/DSN 922 
or via e-mail at alejandron.benito@navy.mil.  For further information, 
visit the Blue Angels web site at https://www.blueangels.navy.mil/. 
 
11.  This NAVADMIN will remain in effect until superseded or canceled, 
whichever occurs first. 
 
12.  Released by Rear Admiral J. P. Waters, Acting N1B.// 
 
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