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SUBJ/FY-17 NAVY ACTIVE-DUTY AND RESERVE ENLISTED ADVANCEMENT SELECTION BOARDS
FOR CHIEF PETTY OFFICER//
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NARR/REF A IS BUPERSINST 1430.16F, ADVANCEMENT MANUAL FOR ENLISTED PERSONNEL
OF U.S. NAVY AND U.S. NAVY RESERVE. REF B IS OPNAVINST 1220.1D, CHANGING OR
REMOVING PRIMARY NAVY ENLISTED CLASSIFICATION CODES FOR NUCLEAR PROPULSION
PLANT OPERATORS. REF C IS ALNAV 015/13, PERSONNEL SECURITY INVESTIGATION
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS. REF D IS NAVADMIN 336/07, ADMINISTRATION OF THE
NAVY-WIDE ADVANCEMENT EXAM FOR SAILORS IN IRAQ, AFGHANISTAN, AND THE HORN OF
AFRICA. REF E IS BUPERSINST 1610.10D, NAVY PERFORMANCE EVALUATION SYSTEM.//
RMKS/1. This NAVADMIN provides guidance for eligibility, communication to
the boards, and board member or recorder application procedures regarding the
FY-17 Navy Active-Duty and Reserve Enlisted Advancement Selection Boards for
Chief Petty Officer. The reserve board will consider personnel serving on
active-duty as Full Time Support (FTS) and Selected Reserve (SELRES), to
include those serving on voluntary and involuntary recall and mobilization
orders. Mobilized Individual Ready Reserve (IRR) personnel are considered
under the SELRES requirements for advancement.
2. Timeline.
a. 29 February 2016: Individual Augmentation (IA) evaluations used for
Time-In-Rate (TIR) waivers must have an ending date by this date and must be
available to the board.
b. 16 April 2016: Reserve Component (RC) candidates changing rating
must be in their new rating by this date to be considered for selection in
the new rating.
c. 25 April 2016: Letters to the Board (LTB) for RC selection board
eligible candidates must be received at Navy Personnel Command (NPC) Customer
Service Center (CSC).
d. 16 May 2016: RC E7 advancement selection board convenes. All
eligibility requirements, to include any waivers, must have final approval
prior to this date.
e. 20 May 2016: Active Component (AC) board candidates changing rating
must be in their new rating by this date to be considered for selection in
the new rating.
f. 31 May 2016: LTB for AC selection board eligible candidates must be
received at NPC CSC.
g. 3 June 2016: RC E7 advancement selection board scheduled to adjourn.
h. 20 June 2016: AC E7 advancement selection board convenes. All
eligibility requirements, to include any waivers, must have final approval
prior to this date.
i. 15 July 2016: AC E7 advancement selection board scheduled to
adjourn.
3. Eligibility Criteria. Candidates must meet the eligibility requirements
outlined in chapter 2 of reference (a) prior to the scheduled board convening
date. Requirements that are achieved after the scheduled board convening
date will be considered late and not entitle a candidate for an enlisted
special selection board. The authoritative source to determine selection
board eligibility is the profile sheet. The AC/FTS cycle is 230 and the
SELRES cycle is 098. Because eligibility status can change without direct
notification, candidates should verify their profile sheet on a continuous
basis up to the board convening date. Commands must verify the Exam Status
Verification Report (ESVR) weekly. The ESVR is updated as changes are
processed by PERS-802. If necessary, take the following actions per
reference (a).
a. If listed candidates on ESVR are ineligible or later become
ineligible, submit a message to Naval Education and Training Professional
Development and Technology Center (NETPDTC) N321 and NPC PERS-802 requesting
invalidation of eligibility status and provide explanation for invalidation.
Per reference (a) paragraph 721.b., withdrawal of advancement recommendation
must be completed and documented prior to message transmission.
b. If candidates are validated in wrong competitive category, submit a
message notification to NETPDTC N321 and NPC PERS-802 detailing the
discrepancy.
c. Candidates who do not have a recommendation for advancement on their
most recent evaluation shall be invalidated. Evaluations that restore a
recommendation for advancement must be made available to the selection board
prior to the board convening date.
d. Terminal Eligibility Date (TED) used to compute the TIR is 1 January
2017. The minimum TIR date must be on or before l January 2014. If a TIR
waiver is granted, the evaluation used to grant the TIR waiver must be
available to the board.
e. High Year Tenure (HYT) date or approved HYT waiver must be on or
after 1 September 2016.
f. SELRES candidates who have submitted a request to NPC for voluntary
transfer to the retired reserve (with or without pay) on a date prior to
their mandated HYT are ineligible for advancement. Members who were validated
as Selection Board Eligible (SBE) and have submitted a request for voluntary
transfer to the retired reserve (with or without pay) may regain SBE status
provided disapproval of the original request or cancellation of previously
approved request is adjudicated at NPC prior to selection board convening
date. Otherwise, they are ineligible. Commands must revalidate members
whose disapproval or cancellation of retirement authorization is adjudicated
prior to selection board convening date by sending an e-mail with reason for
revalidation to PERS-802.
g. Commissioning Programs. Candidates who have been selected for Seaman
to Admiral (STA-21), Medical Enlisted Commissioning Program (MECP), and
Medical Service Corps (MSC) in-service procurement programs remain eligible
for advancement consideration. Selection to any other officer commissioning
program renders candidates ineligible. Commands are required to request
those candidates be invalidated by PERS-802. Per reference (b), nuclear
candidates will be assigned Navy Enlisted Classification (NEC) 3359/3389 upon
transfer of a nuclear propulsion plant operator to a non-nuclear billet at
sea or ashore, or to duty under instruction including special college
education programs. Therefore, nuclear candidates transferred to a STA-21
duty station will not be selection board eligible.
h. Security Clearance. Candidates in a rating requiring a security
clearance must have a favorable investigation adjudication issued by the
Department of Defense Central Adjudication Facility. If the candidates
commanding officer grants an interim clearance, documentation must be
received by PERS-802 prior to board convening. Refer to reference (c) for
additional guidance. Once Sailors have a clearance they must maintain that
clearance eligibility. Rates requiring a security clearance are AC, AE, AG,
AO, AT, AWF, AWO, AWR, AWS, AWV, AZ, CTI, CTM, CTN, CTR, CTT, EOD, ET, FC,
FT, GM, HT, IC, IS, IT, ITS, LN, MA, MC, MN, MT, ND, OS, QM, SB, SO, STG,
STS, and YN, as well as all nuclear and submarine ratings. This guidance
supersedes reference (a).
i. Branch class (BRCL) and special program indicator (SPI) code. The
Navy accounting status for BRCL 32 Sailors must be verified via the command's
Enlisted Distribution Verification Report (EDVR). BRCL 32 with a blank SPI
code is an invalid Navy accounting status. Commands must correct the error
via the Navy Standard Integrated Personnel System (NSIPS) or the Sailor may
seek relief via petitioning the Board for Correction of Naval Records (BCNR).
Sailors in this accounting status as of the board convening date will be
invalidated.
j. Refer to reference (d) regarding examination options for Sailors who
are pending deployment to, or are deployed and operating in Iraq,
Afghanistan, or the Horn of Africa. Commands must submit the command letter
of transmittal per reference (a). The in-theater selection board eligibility
waiver is not an automatic process.
k. Competitive group specific eligibility requirements. Candidates must
meet special requirements (citizenship, medical, etc.) for certain ratings as
outlined in paragraph 204 of reference (a). Commands must verify and submit
a message to NETPDTC N321 and NPC PERS-802 requesting examination
invalidation of those selection board eligible Sailors who no longer meet the
qualifications listed in reference (a) or below by the scheduled board
convening date.
(1) Air Traffic Controllers (AC) must possess a valid FAA 7220-1 ATCS
Certificate and meet requirements established in NAVMED P-117.
(2) Aerographers Mate (AG) must complete the Aerographers Mate Class
C-1 course and hold the 7412 NEC.
(3) To ensure the best possible candidates are selected for chief
petty officer, ATI and ATO board eligible personnel are merged into one
competitive group.
(4) Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) personnel. To be eligible for
advancement to E7, Sailors must hold the Master EOD Technician NEC 5337.
(5) Navy Diver (ND) personnel must hold the first class diver NEC
5342.
(6) Nuclear Trained Personnel.
(a) Submarine Sailors in nuclear ratings must hold a supervisor
NEC (3363, 3364, 3365, 3366). Additionally, these personnel must have
qualified as Engineering Watch Supervisor (EWS). Acceptable documentation of
EWS qualification includes an evaluation with EWS documented or a letter from
the Sailors command forwarded to the board via the Sailors LTB.
(b) Surface Sailors in nuclear ratings must hold a supervisor NEC
(3393, 3394, 3395, 3396). Additionally these personnel must have qualified
as EWS or Propulsion Plant Watch Supervisor (PPWS). Acceptable documentation
of EWS or PPWS qualification includes an evaluation with EWS or PPWS
documented or a letter from the Sailor's command forwarded to the board via
the Sailor's LTB.
l. Canvasser recruiter personnel are ineligible for advancement to E7.
4. Competitive Groups. It is the responsibility of the candidate and
command to ensure that the candidate is listed in the correct competitive
group and that any issue is identified and forwarded to PERS-802 prior to
board convening. The below active-duty ratings are separated into
competitive groups:
a. CS, LS, YN
Group 1 - Submarine
Group 2 - All Others
b. CTI
Group 1 - Middle East and North Africa
Group 2 - East and Far East Asia
Group 3 - Latin and South America
Group 4 - Eastern Europe
c. EMN, ETN, MMN
Group 1 - Nuclear (Submarine)
Group 2 - Nuclear (Surface)
d. FC
Group 1 - All Others
Group 2 - AEGIS
e. MU
Group 1 - Special Band
Group 2 - Fleet Band
5. Record review and communication with the E7 advancement selection board.
a. It is the responsibility of the candidate and command to ensure that
the candidates Official Military Personnel File (OMPF) field codes 30 - 38
and Performance Summary Record (PSR) are up-to- date. Candidates should not
include items in their LTB that are already included in their OMPF or PSR
unless the OMPF version is unreadable or the PSR is incorrect. Candidates
should check their evaluation continuity via BUPERS Online (BOL). Any
evaluation gaps should be resolved by either submitting the missing
evaluations in the candidates LTB or a statement in lieu of missing report
per chapter 17 of reference (e).
b. Communication to the board must originate from the individual Sailor
and must be accompanied under the candidates signed LTB. Commands are not
authorized to submit a message to NPC requesting information be presented to
the board. Third party correspondence is any communication to the board
which is not accompanied by the candidates signed LTB and will not be
permitted. This supersedes reference (a). Information received that is not
under a signed LTB or not received by NPC Customer Service Center (CSC) by
the established deadline will not be presented to the board. To verify
receipt of your LTB, go to
https://ahdsedstws16.ahf.nmci.navy.mil/OA_HTML/npc.html or call the NPC CSC.
c. The time and date LTBs are received in the NPC CSC inbox (central
time zone) is the time and date used for deadline verification. Although
late LTBs may be accepted by the NPC CSC, they will not be presented to the
board.
d. All LTBs must contain the Sailors full name and full social security
number. Additionally, this information must be affixed and legible on all
enclosures submitted. LTBs should be on plain white paper, paper clipped (no
staples, binders, folders or tabs) and submitted under signed cover letter to
the president of the board. Candidates must verify that the correct board
number is on their signed cover letter. The board numbers are 335 for
SELRES, 336 for FTS, and 360 for AC.
e. The preferred method for submission of a LTB is by encrypted email to
cscselboard@navy.mil. E-mailed LTBs must be encrypted to protect
personally identifiable information (PII). Trouble with file encryption or
certificate issues does not justify a late LTB.
f. If the candidate is unable to send an encrypted e-mail, they may
utilize the safe access file exchange (SAFE) website at
https://safe.amrdec.army.mil/safe to transmit their LTB to
cscselboard@navy.mil. In order for the LTBs to be considered by the
board, the NPC CSC must receive the e-mail notification of the file upload
from SAFE before the LTB deadline.
g. If unable to email or use the SAFE website, candidates may use
regular mail to the addresses below:
(1) SELRES/Mobilized E7 Board:
Navy Personnel Command Customer Service Center
President
FY-17 Reserve E7 Selection Board #335
5720 Integrity Drive
Millington, TN 38055
(2) FTS E7 Board:
Navy Personnel Command Customer Service Center
President
FY-17 Reserve E7 Selection Board #336
5720 Integrity Drive
Millington, TN 38055
(3) Active E7 Board:
Navy Personnel Command Customer Service Center
President
FY-17 Active E7 Selection Board #360
5720 Integrity Drive
Millington, TN 38055
h. Certified or registered mail is not advised due to delays in
handling.
i. Candidates are authorized to submit more than one LTB, vice waiting
until the deadline to submit one all-inclusive LTB. Although multiple LTBs
are authorized, candidates should not duplicate previously sent information.
j. The LTB deadline still applies to candidates who gain eligibility
after the LTB deadline and before the convening date. If a candidate is
working to fix an eligibility issue and expects to be selection board
eligible prior to the board convening date, they may submit a LTB prior to
the deadline.
6. Selection board results. Official results will be provided online via
BOL to authorized command representatives prior to the release of the
official results via NAVADMIN. Selectee profile sheets will be published by
NETPDTC within 30 days of both reserve and active selection board results
being released via NAVADMIN. Educational Services Officers (ESOs), who are
registered users, may access results through the Navy Enlisted Advancement
System (NEAS) website https://prod.neas.netc.navy.mil and individual Sailors
may access personal profile sheets on Navy Knowledge Online (NKO); under the
Career Management link, select Navy Advancement Center/My Advancement.
7. Additional information regarding this cycle will be posted at:
a. AC boards: http://www.public.navy.mil/bupers-
npc/boards/activedutyenlisted/Pages/GeneralInformation.aspx
b. RC boards: http://www.public.navy.mil/bupers-
npc/boards/reserveenlisted/Pages/GeneralInformation.aspx
8. Board members and recorders.
a. AC commanders and senior lieutenant commanders are encouraged to
contact their detailer if they are interested in serving as a member on the
AC selection board.
b. FTS commanders and senior lieutenant commanders are encouraged to
contact their detailer if they are interested in serving as a member on the
RC selection board. SELRES commanders and lieutenant commanders are
encouraged to contact Commander Navy Reserve Forces Command via their
community leaders if they are interested in serving on the RC selection
board.
c. AC and RC master chiefs are encouraged to apply to serve on the
selection boards. There are no restrictions preventing AC members from
serving on RC selection boards or RC members from serving on AC selection
boards.
d. Senior chief petty officers and chief petty officers (to include
frocked) may serve as recorders if not eligible. In addition, senior chief
petty officers may apply to be a member on either the RC or AC E7 boards
only. Petty officers (E6 and below) may not serve on the boards in any
capacity, no exceptions.
e. Officers shall complete the Officer Selection Board Member/Recorder
Nomination form (NAVPERS 1400/5) which can be found at
http://www.public.navy.mil/bupers-
npc/reference/forms/NAVPERS/Pages/default.aspx.
f. Enlisted applicants shall complete the Enlisted Selection Board
Member/Recorder Application form (NAVPERS 1400/2) which can be found at
http://www.public.navy.mil/bupers-
npc/boards/activedutyenlisted/Pages/GeneralInformation.aspx. Upon completion
of the NAVPERS 1400/2, forward it to your FORCM. Personnel stationed at
commands that do not fall under a FORCM may have your SEL or CMC forward the
NAVPERS 1400/2 directly to PERS-805 (Mr. Patrick Marshall):
donald.p.marshall@navy.mil. Only route your application to your
SEL/CMC/CO/FORCM and PERS-805.
9. Points of Contact.
a. NPC Customer Service Center: 866-U-ASK-NPC/866-827-5672 or via
e-mail at UASKNPC@NAVY.MIL
b. Selection board eligibility (PERS-802):
- Mr. David Lanham (Branch Head): david.b.lanham@navy.mil
- Ms. Elizabeth Vaughn (AC): elizabeth.vaughn@navy.mil
- Ms. Dorothy Harris (FTS/SELRES): dorothy.harris@navy.mil
10. This message will remain in effect until canceled or superseded,
whichever occurs first.
11. Released by Vice Admiral W. F. Moran, N1.//
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