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NAVADMIN 087/21 
 
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SUBJ/FISCAL YEAR 2021 EARLY RELEASE FROM ACTIVE DUTY IN LIEU OF FORCED 
CONVERSION ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA UPDATE// 
 
REF/A/MSG/CNO WASHINGTON DC/192000ZNOV20// 
REF/B/DOC/COMNAVPERSCOM/13JAN20// 
 
NARR/REF A IS NAVADMIN 307/20, MODIFICATION TO EARLY SEPARATION POLICY 
NAVADMIN CANCELLATIONS.   
REF B IS MILPERSMAN 1440-011, FORCE CONVERSION.// 
 
RMKS/1.  This NAVADMIN modifies reference (a) by expanding early separation 
eligibility criteria, specifically for early separation from Active Duty in 
lieu of forced conversion.  All other early separation policy contained in 
reference (a) remains in effect.  The policy update contained in this 
NAVADMIN is only authorized for fiscal year 2021. 
 
2.  Effective immediately, force conversion policy is expanded to update the 
minimum contract time remaining on Sailors soft expiration of active 
obligated service from 12 to 36 months for those who wish to separate from 
Active Duty in lieu of forced conversion.  As outlined in reference (b), 
requests must contain a statement of understanding that any unearned bonuses 
will be recouped and separation pay will not be authorized.  Separations 
must occur no later than 30 September 2021. 
 
3.  Enlisted Community Managers (BUPERS-32), in coordination with 
Distribution Assignment Branch (PERS-40), are authorized to approve such 
requests barring any negative impacts to sea duty.  Each request will be 
reviewed on a case-by-case basis.  Any request that would negatively impact 
sea duty manning will be disapproved. 
 
4.  Navy remains committed to ensuring Fleet readiness by providing 
well-trained Sailors in the right paygrade with the right skills and 
experience at the right time. 
 
5.  Questions and concerns regarding these policy changes may be referred to 
MyNavy Career Center at askmncc@navy.mil or 1-833-330-MNCC(6622). 
 
6.  Released by Vice Admiral John B. Nowell, Jr, N1.// 
 
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