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NAVADMIN 245/22 
 
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SUBJ/REMOVAL OF REQUIREMENT TO QUALIFY SENIOR IN RATE PRIOR TO ASSIGNMENT OF 
THE N71Z NEC FOR NUCLEAR TRAINED SAILORS// 
 
REF/A/DOC/OPNAV/6OCT21// 
 
MPN/REF A IS OPNAVINST 1220.1F, CHANGING OR REMOVING NAVY ENLISTED 
CLASSIFICATIONS CODES FOR NUCLEAR PROPULSION PLANT PERSONNEL.// 
 
RMKS/1.  This NAVADMIN announces a change to the requirements to be assigned 
the aircraft carrier (nuclear propulsion) Propulsion Plant Local Area Network 
(PPLAN) administrator Navy enlisted classification (NEC) (N71Z). 
 
2.  Effective immediately, this NAVADMIN removes the requirement for a 
nuclear trained Sailor to be qualified in their senior-in-rate watch station 
in line with reference (a) prior to being assigned the NEC N71Z. 
 
3.  The requirements to be assigned the NEC N71Z PPLAN administrator are as 
follows: 
    a.  Sailor holds primary or secondary nuclear NEC (N1XO, N2XO, N1XS, or 
N2XS). 
    b.  Complete Network Plus or CompTIA A+ certification. 
    c.  Attend approved naval reactors hands-on training developed by the 
naval nuclear laboratory. 
 
4.  In line with reference (a), the requirement to submit a Navy Enlisted 
Classification (NEC) Change Request, NAVPERS 1221/6, to Nuclear Enlisted 
Community Manager (OPNAV N133D) prior to NEC assignment remains in effect. 
 
5.  Point of contact:  Nuclear Enlisted Programs and Community Manager (OPNAV 
N133D2A) at (703)604-5492 or e-mail at bullnuke@navy.mil. 
 
6.  This message will remain in effect until superseded or 
cancelled. 
 
7.  Released by Vice Admiral Richard J. Cheeseman, Jr., N1.// 
 
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