APPLICATION FOR ASSIGNMENT TO THE U.S. NAVY CEREMONIAL GUARD:
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SUBJ/APPLICATION FOR ASSIGNMENT TO THE U.S. NAVY CEREMONIAL GUARD//
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AMPN/REF A IS MILPERSMAN ARTICLE 1306-907, NAVY CEREMONIAL GUARD.//
RMKS/1. This NAVADMIN solicits motivated officer (O3-O5) and enlisted (E4-
E7) applicants for duty with the U.S. Navy Ceremonial Guard. Interested
volunteers, who meet the below criteria, are eligible to apply for billets as
early as 15 months from their projected rotation date.
2. Established in 1931, the U.S. Navy Ceremonial Guard is the official
ceremonial unit of the Navy. Located in Washington, D.C., the primary
mission of the Ceremonial Guard is to represent the service in presidential,
Joint Armed Forces, Navy, and public ceremonies in the capital of our nation
and around the world.
Members of the Navy Ceremonial Guard participate in some the most prestigious
ceremonies including presidential inaugurations and arrival ceremonies for
foreign officials in our nation. In addition, the Navy Ceremonial Guard
conducts all services for Navy personnel and dependents buried in the
Arlington National Cemetery.
Elements of the command, such as the U.S. Navy Drill Team and Color Guard,
regularly represent the Navy in public events across the country.
3. Volunteers must be strong leaders who are ready to serve as role models
to large numbers of junior Sailors. Volunteers must always operate with
maturity and tact, and be an exceptional and disciplined representative of
the U.S. Navy, both on and off-duty.
They must have impeccable appearance and exceptional military bearing.
4. Volunteers must meet the minimum qualifications contained in reference
(a) and the following additional requirements:
a. No driving under the influence/driving while intoxicated convictions
within last 5 years.
b. No excessive debt. The command financial specialist should evaluate
the debt-to-income ratio of the member.
c. No tattoos that show in a short sleeve uniform (waiverable).
d. Height (waivers considered):
(1) Male: minimum 6'0"
(2) Females: minimum 5'10
e. Be able to participate in public ceremonies without glasses (contact
lenses are acceptable).
f. Be capable of strenuous marching, drilling and prolonged standing.
g. Have outstanding appearance and military bearing.
h. Possess facial features free of acne, scars and other unusual
distinguishing features.
i. Volunteers must have the following additional qualifications:
(1) No trait below 3.0 for the past three evaluation periods.
(2) Be high-caliber individuals ready to serve as sharp military role
models for junior members.
(3) Overall physical fitness test category good or higher and within
body composition assessment standards.
5. Interested enlisted candidates meeting the above requirements must submit
a completed Enlisted Personnel Action Request (NAVPERS 1306/7) to their
rating detailer via their commanding officer, requesting release to shore
special programs for assignment to the U.S. Navy Ceremonial Guard. Once
released, the shore special programs detailer will release a screening
message to the command with application requirements. Once the application
package is received and reviewed, a telephone interview will be arranged with
the U.S. Navy Ceremonial Guard Command Master Chief and/or Commanding
Officer. Because of the challenging nature of duty onboard the U.S. Navy
Ceremonial Guard, enlisted Sailors whose records reflect that they have
succeeded in this assignment may be viewed positively on future enlisted
advancement boards.
6. Interested officer candidates should contact their detailer and review
reference (a) for specific requirements. A telephone interview will be
arranged with the U.S. Navy Ceremonial Guard Commanding Officer.
7. Additional information may be found on the command website at:
https://www.cnic.navy.mil/regions/ndw/about/ceremonial_guard.html or
https://www.facebook.com/usnceremonialguard/.
8. This NAVADMIN will remain in effect until superseded.
9. Released by Vice Admiral R. P. Burke, N1.//
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