Author: Joel Schofer, MD, MBA, CPE
SG Conversations with the Authors: The Sailor’s Bookshelf, 1200 on 14 Feb 2022
At 1200 on February 14, 2022, the Surgeon General of the Navy will be speaking with Adm. (ret.) James Stavridis on Facebook Live as part of the “Conversations with the Authors” Series.
The topic of conversation will be The Sailor’s Bookshelf: Fifty Books to Know the Sea by Admiral Stavridis. As a Facebook Live event this will be open to the Enterprise and we encourage all BUMED personnel to watch on the BUMED Facebook site.
A flyer about this event is attached and hope you can all attend:
Basic Readiness Officer Course (BROC) Now On Navy E-Learning
BROC (formerly BMDOC) will be a pre-requisite for the Advanced Readiness Officer Course (AROC) in the very near future. Anyone who previously took BMDOC will not have to retake BROC.
Calendar Year 2023 Navy Legislative Fellowship Call for Applications – E7-E9 and O3-O5
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Rmks/1. This NAVADMIN solicits applications for the 2023 Navy Legislative
Fellows Program. The Legislative Fellows Program allows naval officers,
senior enlisted and Department of the Navy civilians to broaden their
understanding of the legislative process and the operation of the U.S.
Congress through a year-long full-time assignment to the office of a member
of the House of Representatives or the Senate. The Legislative Fellows
Program also enhances the ability of the Navy to fulfill its role in the
national policy development process.
2. This is a highly competitive program. Records must reflect sustained
superior performance and potential for future assignments in critical
billets. Upon completion of the program, officers earn the legislative
fellowship Additional Qualification Designation (AQD 234).
3. Military Applicants. Participation is open to all Active Duty and Full-
Time Support unrestricted line, restricted line and staff corps officers in
the permanent grades of O-3 through O-5. Enlisted participation is open to
all Active Duty Navy occupational specialty codes in the permanent grades of
E-7 through E-9. The selection process will focus on individual performance,
promotion potential, academic and subspecialty qualifications, and needs of
the Navy and availability for follow-on assignment. Officers with permanent
change of station orders already issued will not be considered.
a. Applicants must be available for permanent change of station
assignment to Washington, DC, from November 2022 through December 2023.
During the fellowship, officers and senior enlisted Sailors will be assigned
to the Office of Legislative Affairs for administrative purposes. Upon
execution of orders, fellows agree to serve for three years following
completion or termination of the fellowship. A follow-on utilization tour in
legislative affairs is dependent on community-specific billet requirements,
needed officer progression and availability of legislative assignments. All
officer applicants must contact their detailers for counseling on the career
impact of participation in the Legislative Fellowship Program.
b. Submit applications via e-mail to the Office of Legislative Affairs
point of contact no later than 01 April 2022.
c. Points of contact are LCDR John Piccone, Navy Legislative Fellows
Program Manager, who can be reached at (703) 697-2885/DSN 227 or via e-mail
at john.j.piccone(at)navy.mil; john.piccone.mil(at)us.navy.mil and LT Jacob
Jepsen, Outservice Education Placement and Special Fellowships, PERS 443B,
who can be reached at (901) 874-3996/DSN 882 or via e-mail at
jacob.a.jepsen.mil(at)us.navy.mil.
d. General questions on other Navy fellowship programs should be
directed to CDR Anne Stehlin, Fellowships and Scholarships Management, OPNAV
N712B at (571)-256-4784 or via e-mail at anne.c.stehlin.mil(at)us.navy.mil.
4. Civilian Applicants. Senior civilian employees, GM/GS-13 and above or
equivalent, interested in the Legislative Fellowship Program must contact
their local civilian training officer for information on submission of
applications for the 2023 program. Parent commands are responsible for all
program costs. Questions concerning Department of the Navy civilian
participation should be directed to Ms. Sherri Hirn who can be reached at
(202) 685-6493 or via e-mail at sherri.hirn(at)navy.mil. Additional
information is available at:
https://portal.secnav.navy.mil/orgs/MRA/DONHR/Training/Pages/Developmental-
Programs.aspx
5. Applicants will be notified of their selection status via e-mail.
6. Program information and submission guidance are available at:
https://www.mynavyhr.navy.mil/Portals/55/Reference/Instructions/BUPERS/BUPERS
INST_1560.21.pdf?ver=FlPNGzZWgvHwGGM9l3f0AQ%3d%3d
7. This NAVADMIN will remain in effect until superseded or canceled,
whichever occurs first.
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SG’s Message – Charlie Mike: One Navy Medicine is RENDERING ASSISTANCE
Esteemed Shipmates,
In an era long before satellites, cell phones, and radios, seafarers used a communication system based on flags and pennants. Transmitting messages over long distances is called semaphore, and these visual signals (signal flags) enabled ships to “speak” with other ships at sea. For more than 30 years, Navy Medicine has used signal flags to communicate our active mission posture. Many may recall after the attacks of September 11th, the advent of “Charlie Papa” and how these flags could be found across the enterprise reminding us that we were “Steaming to Assist.” After 20 years of holding this course, we recognized a need to shift colors and accurately reflect our post-Global War on Terror focus.
Our One Navy Medicine Team is actively RENDERING ASSISTANCE to warfighters and civilians alike, throughout the Fleet and ashore, with the Marine Corps, and civilian medical facilities throughout the United States. This week we launched our new signal flags – “Charlie Mike” – to convey the message of “Rendering Assistance.”
Examples abound. From our continued fight against COVID-19, to embedded mental health services with deployed Naval Forces. From medical screenings, immunizations, and acute care in support of Operation Allies Welcome, to providing volcano relief alongside the Australian Defense Force in Tonga. Rendering Assistance is nothing new for Navy Medicine. It is what we do – and we do it well!
Without any fanfare or recognition, Navy Medicine is rendering assistance every day. We keep our warfighters in the fight and answer the call around the globe. These signal flags reflect our ongoing focus and help guide us forward as we support the mission and ensure the health and readiness of America’s Sailors and Marines.
For more information about our new Signal Flags, check out the links below:
Charlie Mike video:
DVIDS Link: https://www.dvidshub.net/video/829830/charlie-mike-one-navy-medicine-rendering-assistance
YouTube link: https://youtu.be/0xSXuO9PfNE
Charlie Mike FAQ:
With my continued respect and admiration,
SG Sends
MIT Seminar XXI Class of Academic Year 2022-2023 Call for Applications – O5-O7 in NCR Only
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SUBJ/MIT SEMINAR XXI CLASS OF ACADEMIC YEAR 2022-2023 CALL FOR APPLICATIONS//
Rmks/1. This is the call for applications for the Academic Year 2022-2023
(AY22-23) Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Seminar XXI - Foreign
Policy, International Relations, and the National Interest. Seminar XXI
represents a unique opportunity for future policy leaders to share
perspectives while cultivating their understanding of the intricate
relationships among economy, society, and culture in the international
environment. Seminar XXI Fellows develop broad perspectives and analytical
skills that enable them to evaluate and formulate national policy.
2. Seminar XXI is an educational program for current and future leaders in
the U.S. national security and foreign policy communities. Administered by
MIT's Center for International Studies, the program is intended for
professionals with significant potential to move into key decision-making
roles in the next 5-10 years. Program participants, known as Fellows, come
from a wide range of sponsoring organizations including the armed forces,
Federal agencies, non-governmental organizations, and private companies. The
goal of Seminar XXI is to equip rising military officials and civilian
executives with the multi-dimensional analytic skills needed to understand
foreign relations and shape effective policy options for the United States.
3. Course Schedule. Participants will meet for a total of nine sessions
during the 2022-2023 academic year beginning in September 2022 and ending
in May 2023. Sessions will include one (1) introductory session; three (3)
weekend sessions in Warrenton, VA; and five (5) weeknight sessions in
Washington, DC.
4. Eligibility. Navy Seminar XXI fellows will be Navy officers (O5-O7)
and Civilians (GS14-15, SES) or equivalent with clear promotion
potential, and opportunity to apply these skills in their future assignments
in the Navy. This application process is open only to individuals serving in
Navy organizations, in the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD), or other
offices without dedicated Seminar XXI quotas within the National Capital
Region for the entire period of September 2022 through May 2023. Navy
personnel in Government and Defense Agencies with MIT Seminar XXI programs or
at the Joint Staff must apply through their parent organizations. Please
contact the OPNAV N7 POCs listed in this NAVADMIN for questions on
eligibility.
5. Program Specifics. A total of thirteen (13) Navy officers and Civilians
will be selected for the AY 2022-2023 Seminar XXI fellowships. Selectees
must meet minimum attendance requirements and are encouraged to attend every
class with the full support of their command. There is no cost to the
participants or their individual commands for tuition. Participants are
responsible for their travel to Seminar XXI meetings and activities.
6. Admission Process. For academic year 2022-2023, MIT will select a total
of 80 personnel across the Federal Government within the National Capital
Region. Of these, 13 will be National Capital Region Navy nominees. The
Navy screening and selection process will choose, from among all Navy
applicants, those 13 individuals with the best combination of experience,
accomplishments and clear potential for significant future advancement and
leadership positions.
7. Application Package. Each nomination package must include the following:
application form to include a Curriculum Vitae (CV), and sponsor endorsement
form from the individual's reporting senior. OPNAV N7 will forward all
required forms to the applicant upon request. The deadline for submission of
all application materials to OPNAV N712 is 07 March 2022. OPNAV N7 will
provide a list of the 13 Navy nominees selected by the panel to the MIT
Seminar XXI Admissions Board in April 2022. Navy nominees accepted by MIT
will be notified by mid-June 2022.
8. Reutilization/service obligation. Military MIT Seminar XXI fellows incur
a service obligation that is three times (3x) the number of months of the
fellowship.
9. Application Forms and OPNAV N7 POCs. Application forms will be available
after 1 February 2022. Send requests for forms and any questions to the
OPNAV N7 POCs:
a. CDR Anne C. Stehlin (OPNAV N712 Fellowship and Scholarship Programs
Branch Head):
COMM 571-256-4784; 703-835-7501
Email: anne.c.stehlin.mil(at)us.navy.mil
b. Ms. Jennifer Rigdon Teter (N712 Contract Support):
COMM 703-692-1934; Email: jennifer.c.rigdonteter.ctr(at)us.navy.mil
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Healthcare Management Course – MAY 16-19, 2022
Who: First-time clinical supervisors (Medical Corps is limited to 6 seats)
What: Healthcare Management Course
When: May 16-19, 2022 (Virtual)
Where: Blended learning with ten online modules followed by the virtual class hosted by JMESI instructors
Course Description: The JMESI Healthcare Management Course is a tri-Service training event designed for first-time clinical supervisors. The course provides attendees with the administrative tools to successfully manage their clinical areas. Topics discussed include the following: Civilian Personnel, Contracting, Budgeting, Quality Management, tools available through the TRICARE Operations Center, Efficient Scheduling and Utilization Management, and more. Panel discussions allow the clinicians to ask direct questions and receive first-hand answers regarding management tools and practices that can impact the military healthcare management arena. Attendees participate in hands-on training with clinic administrative tools.
Prospective Medical Corps applicants should provide their name, rank, position title, work address, and work phone to CAPT Rhett Barrett (contact in the global) NLT Wednesday, February 16, 2022. Non-MC applicants should contact their Corps’ Career Planner in their Corps Chief’s Office.
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