Fitrep Update for Upcoming O4/O5 Promotion Boards
Here’s the quick summary of a recent and somewhat lengthy e-mail PERS sent out about the current state of FITREPs and promotion boards. I have removed all the extraneous info and boiled it down to only two items that summarize the whole e-mail:
- They are about 3-4 months behind on uploading FITREPs.
- If you look at your Performance Summary Record (PSR) and do not see a FITREP that you received, you will need to submit it via a letter to the board.
All of the info to review your PSR and figure out your letter to the board is in the Promo Prep.
SkillBridge Portal Launch
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RMKS/1. This NAVADMIN message updates SkillBridge registration procedures to
be conducted within the new SkillBridge application portal. It additionally
institutes new policy controls. Reference (a) remains in full effect except
as modified below.
2. Policy and procedure changes in this NAVADMIN are effective immediately
for all new SkillBridge applicants. In line with reference (a), Sailors with
prior command approval are grandfathered and may start or continue their
SkillBridge program as approved by their command. Sailors without command
approval must reapply under the guidelines of this message.
3. From this point forward, Sailors desiring to participate in SkillBridge
must register and apply for SkillBridge approval using the application portal
via MyNavy Education at https://myeducation.netc.navy.mil/. E-mail
registrations are no longer being accepted. Application portal instructions
can be found at
https://www.mynavyhr.navy.mil/Career-Management/Transition/SkillBridge/.
4. SkillBridge is intended to provide transition assistance and skill
development for Service members leaving the Navy. However, it is not an
entitlement and participation does impact readiness. As such, the time
allowed for program participation is now based on paygrade. If approved,
SkillBridge must occur prior to any terminal leave or permissive temporary
duty associated with separation, fleet reserve, or retirement. The following
limits indicate the maximum amount of time prior to the actual separation,
fleet reserve, or retirement date that SkillBridge participation can
commence.
a. Tier one (enlisted E5 and below) - 180 days or less.
b. Tier two (enlisted E6-E9) - 120 days or less.
c. Tier three (officers O4 and below) - 120 days or less.
d. Tier four (officers O5 and above) - 90 days or less.
5. SkillBridge applications for tier four personnel shall not be approved if
participation would result in a gapped billet. Additionally, tier four
applicants now require positive endorsement from the Director, Military
Personnel Plans and Policy (OPNAV N13) before they can begin
SkillBridge. Commanding officers (CO) must certify in any approval for tier
four applicants that SkillBridge participation will not result in a gap. The
Office of the Chief of Naval Personnel (OPNAV) SkillBridge registrar will
forward command-approved requests for tier four personnel to OPNAV N13. The
registrar will then notify applicants of OPNAV N13's decision.
6. Personnel who have received service-funded education, to include tuition
assistance, under-graduate and post-graduate education, will not be permitted
to start SkillBridge until all obligated service for that education is
complete.
7. Officers must fulfill their minimum service requirement for commissioning
prior to starting SkillBridge.
8. Officers serving under a retention bonus will not be permitted to start
SkillBridge until the service obligation for that bonus is complete.
9. COs should consider whether allowing SkillBridge participation by Sailors
in receipt of skill or billet-based special and incentive pays would
negatively impact mission readiness. In line with reference (a), COs are
always fully authorized to deny or curtail SkillBridge requests in light of
mission readiness impacts.
10. Sailors who relinquish an overseas housing allowance or overseas
military housing to return to the continental United States for SkillBridge
participation are not currently eligible for a housing allowance in line with
reference (b). This is a recognized gap that OPNAV is actively working with
the Department of Defense in order to develop a solution.
11. All other policies in reference (a) remain in effect.
12. Additional resources are available at
https://www.mynavyhr.navy.mil/Career-Management/Transition/SkillBridge/.
13. Direct all questions regarding SkillBridge policy to
navy_skillbridge.fct(at)navy.mil or by phone at (703) 604-5310.
14. This message will remain in effect until superseded or canceled,
whichever occurs first.
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CY24 Navy Legislative Fellowship Call for Applications
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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 Training and Administration of the Reserve (TAR) 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, 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 the Washington, DC area in November 2023. Following orientation at the Office of Legislative Affairs, fellows will begin a 12-month assignment in January 2024 in a Congressional office. During the Fellowship, officers and senior enlisted Sailors will be assigned to the Office of Legislative Affairs for administrative purposes. Civilian administrative control will remain with their respective command. In accordance with reference (b), upon execution of orders, fellows must agree in writing to a Service commitment of three years following completion or termination of the fellowship. 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 12 May 2023. c. Points of contact are CDR Rebeca Rodriguez, Navy Legislative Fellows Program Manager, who can be reached at (703) 697-2885/DSN 227 or via e-mail at Rebeca.S.Rodriguez.mil@us.navy.mil and LT Jacob Jepsen, Outservice Education Placement and Special Fellowships, PERS 443, who can be reached at (901) 874-3996/DSN 882 or via e-mail at Jacob.A.Jepsen.mil@us.navy.mil. d. General questions on other Navy fellowship programs should be directed to CDR Anne Stehlin, Fellowships and Scholarships Management, OPNAV N712 at (571)-256-4784 or via e-mail at Anne.C.Stehlin.mil@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 2024 program. Notably, civilian participation in the Fellowship Program differs from military requirement in that civilian selectees do not participate in a rotational assignment post-Fellowship and will return to their command and position. Civilian selectees must be able to report for the role in November 2023. November and December 2023 include orientation at the Office of Legislative Affairs followed by 12 month placement in a Congressional office (January - December 2024). 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.A.Hirn.civ@us.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 their command representative. 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. 8. Released by Vice Admiral J. W. Hughes, Deputy Chief of Naval Operations for Warfighting Development (N7).// BT #0001 NNNN CLASSIFICATION: UNCLASSIFIED//
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