SPECIAL DUTY ASSIGNMENT PAY UPDATE FOR NUCLEAR TRAINED SAILORS:
ROUTINE R 231545Z AUG 22 MID200080147571U FM CNO WASHINGTON DC TO NAVADMIN INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC BT UNCLAS NAVADMIN 186/22 PASS TO OFFICE CODES: FM CNO WASHINGTON DC//N1// INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC//N1// MSGID/GENADMIN/CNO WASHINGTON DC/N1/AUG// SUBJ/SPECIAL DUTY ASSIGNMENT PAY UPDATE FOR NUCLEAR TRAINED SAILORS// REF/A/DOC/OPNAV/5OCT17// REF/B/DOC/DOD/11JAN19// NARR/REF A IS OPNAVINST 1160.6C, SPECIAL DUTY ASSIGNMENT PAY PROGRAM. REF B IS DOD INSTRUCTION 1340.26 CHANGE 1, ASSIGNMENT AND SPECIAL DUTY ASSIGNMENT PAY.// RMKS/1. This NAVADMIN announces an update to the special duty assignment pay (SDAP) rate structure for nuclear trained Sailors with scheduled implementation. Additionally, this NAVADMIN notifies the Fleet of upcoming pay changes for those Sailors meeting SDAP requirements. No action is required by commands or MyNavy Career Center (MNCC) organizations to implement this revised SDAP structure. Requirements to be eligible (e.g., active Navy enlisted classification (NEC), UIC, etc.) for SDAP in line with references (a) and (b) remain in effect. This revision has no impact on SDAP assignment for reactor department conventional machinists mate (MM) and engineman (EN) Sailors. Current SDAP levels remain in effect for reactor department conventional MM and EN Sailors. This SDAP rate structure change goes into effect 60 days after the release of this NAVADMIN. 2. Purpose. The updated SDAP structure better aligns compensation to the high level of training, qualifications, and responsibilities held throughout the totality of a nuclear-trained Sailors career. This rate structure supports detailing marketplace initiatives by incentivizing service at-sea, prototype assignments, and increased demands for supervisor NECs which are key to safe and reliable nuclear plant operation. 3. The SDAP rates for nuclear-trained Sailors are as follows for reactor department master chiefs (RDMC), engineering department master chiefs (EDMC), aircraft carrier nuclear division leading chief petty officers (CVN DLCPO), Naval Nuclear Prototype Unit (NPTU) and all active nuclear NECs: Billet / NEC Level Pay Change RDMC/EDMC/CVN DLCPO 7 525.00 +75.00 N33Z NEC 6 450.00 New NPTU W/SUPERVISOR NEC 6 450.00 No change SEA W/SUPERVISOR NEC 5 375.00 No change SHORE W/SUPERVISOR NEC 3 225.00 -75.00 SEA W/OPERATOR NEC 2 150.00 No change SHORE W/OPERATOR NEC 1 75.00 -75.00 4. Eligibility. Active nuclear NECs are required in order to be eligible to receive SDAP for nuclear trained Sailors. Reference (a) consolidates all SDAP pay and policy. a. SDAP for nuclear trained Sailors is authorized at the rate commensurate with the primary NEC held. The only billet based SDAP authorizations are associated with SDAP level 7, in which case, individuals are required to be serving in the billet recognized in paragraph 4.d below. b. Nuclear-trained Sailors at Navy Recruiting Commands will not be affected by this SDAP restructure and retain full eligibility for Navy Recruiting Command assigned SDAP, which takes precedence. c. Sailors holding NEC N59X or N89X may be eligible to receive SDAP while still performing duties assigned. Specific approval must be obtained from the Deputy Chief of Naval Operations (OPNAV N133D) and will be started and stopped by N133D. d. Additional details for each category are as follows: (1) SDAP Level 7. Payable only to nuclear trained Sailors serving in the following billets: EDMC, RDMC, TYCOM/GROUP/ISIC EDMC, TYCOM RDMC, Naval Reactors command master chief (CMC), Naval Nuclear Propulsion Training Command CMC, NPTU CMC, Nuclear Enlisted Quality Control Advisor (N133D2), Enlisted Submarine and Nuclear Assignment (PERS 403CA), or CVN DLCPO. CVN DLCPOs must be serving as reactor electrical, reactor mechanical, reactor laboratories, reactor propulsion, or reactor controls division leading chief petty officer. Additionally, CVN DLCPOs are eligible for SDAP Level 7 when serving as reactor training division officer. Only one person per command can be paid SDAP for each billet. During periods of turnover, the incumbent will maintain level 7 until relieved. (2) SDAP Level 6. Payable to nuclear trained Sailors holding an active N33Z NEC and all instructor staff members with a supervisor NEC at any NPTU. (3) SDAP Level 5. No change to this SDAP level and remains payable to nuclear trained Sailors in an at-sea assignment with a supervisor NEC and without N33Z NEC. Also payable to nuclear trained Sailors with a supervisor NEC assigned to nuclear repair tenders stationed in Guam. (4) SDAP Level 3. Payable to nuclear trained Sailors in a shore assignment with a supervisor NEC and without a N33Z NEC. (5) SDAP Level 2. Payable to nuclear trained Sailors in an at-sea assignment with an operator NEC. (6) SDAP Level 1. Payable to nuclear trained Sailors in a shore assignment with an operator NEC. 6. Implementation. OPNAV N133D will implement all pay changes on behalf of commands for all Sailors requiring pay rate changes. The estimated completion date of all pay adjustments is 74 days after the date of this NAVADMIN. If a Sailor holds an NEC within a category not impacted by the updated SDAP structure (e.g., operator at-sea, supervisor at-sea), no changes will occur to that Sailors assigned SDAP. Commands and MNCC organizations remain responsible for executing SDAP changes not associated with the revised SDAP structure specified in this NAVADMIN (e.g., gains, losses, and pay discrepancy resolution). Sailors are encouraged to closely monitor and review their leave and earning statement following implementation. Additionally, commands are required to complete their annual recertification in line with reference (a). 7. Point of contact. OPNAV N133D2A at (703)604-5492 or email at bullnuke@navy.mil. 8. This message will remain in effect until superseded or cancelled. 9. Released by Vice Admiral Richard J. Cheeseman, Jr., N1.// BT #0001 NNNN UNCLASSIFIED//