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SUBJ/FY14-2 TEST PILOT SCHOOL SELECTION BOARD//    

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AMPN/REF A IS BUPERSINST 1500.62B, TEST PILOT SCHOOL (TPS)// 

RMKS//1.  This NAVADMIN announces convening of the U.S. Naval Test Pilot 
School Selection Board on 24 July 2013.  This board will select highly 
qualified Naval Aviators and Naval Flight Officers for the U.S. Naval Test 
Pilot School (USNTPS), the U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School (USAFTPS), and the 
Empire Test Pilot School (ETPS).  
The Naval Postgraduate School/U.S. Naval Test Pilot School (NPS/TPS) 
cooperative program will not be offered during this board.

2.  To be eligible for board consideration, an application letter, as 
described in ref (a), and a command endorsement must be received at the Navy 
Personnel Command (NPC) Customer Service Center (CSC) NLT 17 June 2013.  The 
endorsement should address whether the applicant, if selected, is available to 
report for initial training as early as October 2013.  The service member's 
email address(es), phone number(s), college transcripts, and post-TPS test 
squadron assignment preferences must be included with the application.  

3.  Application package submissions:
    a.  Applications sent via U.S. Postal Service should use the following 
address:
     
    NAVY PERSONNEL COMMAND
    FY-14 2 TEST PILOT SCHOOL SELECTION BOARD (BOARD #380)
    CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER (PERS-1)
    5720 INTEGRITY DRIVE
    MILLINGTON, TN 38055
    
    b.  Applications sent via FEDEX/UPS/DHL should use the following address:
 
NAVY PERSONNEL COMMAND
    FY-14 2 TEST PILOT SCHOOL SELECTION BOARD (BOARD #380)
    CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER (PERS-1)
    5640 TICONDEROGA LOOP BLDG 768 RM E302
    MILLINGTON, TN 38055
    
       c.  E-mailed PDF submissions (encrypted), in advance of hardcopy, will 
be accepted for those applicants who have exhausted all other means of 
delivery.  E-mail encrypted PDF submissions to cscselboard@navy.mil.

4.  Applicants should confirm receipt of their application package and all 
correspondence by selecting the customer service link at 
http://www.public.navy.mil/bupers-npc/pages/default.aspx or by calling the NPC 
CSC at 1-866-U-ASK-NPC (DSN 882-5672).

5.  Eligibility:
    a.  Designated Naval Aviators and Naval Flight Officers through the grade 
of lieutenant commander are eligible for selection.
    b.  The preferred Unrestricted Line (URL) (13XX) aviators are junior 
officers (O2 or O3) with forecasted timing to complete the selected TPS 
program and a 24-month to 36-month follow-on test tour prior to their expected 
department head tour.  In the event that there are insufficient quantities of 
qualified URL junior officers to meet requirements, URL lieutenant commanders 
with exceptional records may be selected, provided they would still be able to 
meet applicable career milestones.
    c.  Due to current community shortfalls, VFA Naval Aviators
(1310) and VFA Naval Flight Officers (1320) junior to lineal number
15180500 or on their first fleet sea tour will be considered for selection.  
Additionally, VFA lieutenant commanders who have completed or will complete 
their department head or equivalent tour prior to TPS initial training start 
date will be considered.
    d.  Aerospace Engineering Duty Officer (1510) aviators through the grade 
of lieutenant commander may be selected if able to serve a 24-month to 36-
month follow-on test tour and continue to meet career milestones.
    e.  Applicants determined to have insufficient career timing to complete 
USNTPS and a minimum 24-month follow-on test tour may have their application 
removed from consideration prior to the board convening.

6.  Applicants should periodically check for updates and additional 
information at the TPS board website:  http://www.npc.navy.mil/ 
boards/administrative/test pilot.

7.  Points of contacts are CDR Chad Reed, PERS-434B via e-mail at 
chad.reed@navy.mil or Mrs. Shirley Murphy, PERS-434B1 via e-mail at 
filisa.murphy@navy.mil.

8.  Released by Vice Admiral S. R. Van Buskirk, N1.//

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