FITREPs
Language for Your FITREPs from the FY25 Promotion Board Precept
One of my most popular posts of all time remains a 2016 deconstruction of the promotion board precept and LCDR convening order to find language to use in your fitness reports (FITREPs). As the FY25 promotion boards kick off, here is the language that I think could be useful in the FY25 promotion board precept, which is at the bottom of this post:
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“a broad spectrum of experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives”
“innovative and creative leaders”
“a mindset of continuous self-improvement”
“a desire to ‘Get Real, Get Better’ every day”
“show boldness”
“ability to think creatively, challenge assumptions, and take well-calculated risks to better prepare our Navy to win in combat”
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“progressed in billet complexity, professional development, and leadership responsibility”
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“excelled in their knowledge of the politico-military affairs, U.S. strategic interests in the Indo-Pacific region, and operational contingency planning for Indo-Pacific was plans”
Appendix B. 1. c. 7.
“a good example of virtue, honor, patriotism, and subordination”
“to promote and safeguard the morale, the physical well-being, and the general welfare of the officers and enlisted persons under their command or charge”
Here is the full precept:
November Navy Career News – From the Chief of Naval Personnel
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Your navy career news for the month of November is inside – announcements include:
– High-Year Tenure Plus Pilot Program extension
– Dependent Care Flexibility Spending Account for Military
– NAVFIT 98 Availability as Alternative to eNavFit
– Physical Readiness Program Update for 2024
NAVFIT98A Use Permitted Until End of 2025
CLASSIFICATION: UNCLASSIFIED//
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SUBJ/NAVFIT98A AVAILABILITY AS ALTERNATIVE TO ENAVFIT//
REF/A/MSG/CNO WASHINGTON DC/241616ZNOV21//
REF/B/DOC/BUPERS/01DEC21//
NARR/REF A IS NAVADMIN 267/21, TALENT MANAGEMENT TASK FORCE AND ENAVFIT.
REF B IS BUPERSINST 1610.10F, NAVY PERFORMANCE EVALUATION SYSTEM.//
RMKS/1. This NAVADMIN announces the continuing availability of NAVFIT98A for
use as an alternative to eNavFit for the completion of performance
evaluations through 31 December 2025.
a. eNavFit was designed to be a bridge to future performance evaluation
modernization, and continues to undergo necessary programming updates in
preparation for additional Fleet testing to enable full access and
functionality.
b. Since the rollout of eNavFit, thousands of performance appraisals
have been successfully submitted via eNavFit both online and offline.
c. The rejection rate for evaluations generated and submitted via
eNavFit is 19% lower than the traditional evaluation system.
d. eNavFit processing time is exponentially faster than the traditional
evaluation system, which means reports get uploaded to a Sailor’s Official
Military Personnel File sooner.
e. While numerous fixes and enhancements have been implemented since
eNavFit was first introduced, there is still work to do to achieve full Navy-
wide implementation.
- Commands that have had success with eNavFit are encouraged to keep using
the system as a means to more efficiently process Sailors’ evaluation
transactions, to familiarize Sailors with modernized BUPERS Online document
services, and to identify any further stress points within the applications. - For questions concerning NAVFIT98A and eNavFit, contact the MyNavy Career
Center at (833) 833-6622 or via e-mail at askmncc@navy.mil. - This NAVADMIN will remain in effect until superseded or cancelled,
whichever occurs first. - Released by Vice Admiral Richard J. Cheeseman, Jr., N1.//
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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.
NAVADMIN Updates Fitrep Guidance
Here is the NAVADMIN, with the sections applicable to my readership highlighted in yellow:
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SUBJ/PUBLICATION OF BUPERSINST 1610.10F (EVALMAN) CHANGE ONE (CORRECTED
COPY)//
REF/A/DOC/BUPERS/1DEC21//
AMPN/REF A IS BUPERSINST 1610.10F, NAVY PERFORMANCE EVALUATION SYSTEM.
RMKS/1. This NAVADMIN announces changes to reference (a), which are being
implemented as change 1. File this NAVADMIN with reference (a) and implement
these changes effective immediately.
2. Summary of Changes:
a. Modifies Table 1, page 9 of enclosure 1 to include *in no case,
however, should a total report period exceed 15 months without Bureau of
Naval Personnel (PERS-32) approval.*
b. Modifies the officer competitive category by adding 68xx under
Reserve limited duty officer or chief warrant officer to the officer (Line).
c. Modifies the officer competitive category by moving aviation (73xx)
to a new and separate line under submarine or nuclear (72xx/740x) under
Active chief warrant officer.
d. Includes the requirement for reporting seniors to add, in
addition to their address, their phone number in block 48 (evaluation) or
block 44 (fitness report and chief evaluation) to assist Commander, Navy
Personnel Command in making inquiries concerning the report.
e. Clarifies for officer and enlisted, if a detachment of reporting
senior reports are submitted, the reporting senior must submit reports on all
personnel in the same paygrade who are normally evaluated by that reporting
senior.
f. Includes the option for a Service Member to request for an immediate
superior in command review of a performance evaluation.
3. For questions concerning these policy changes, contact the MyNavy Career
Center at (833) 330-6622 or via e-mail at askmncc(at)navy.mil.
4. Released by Vice Admiral Richard J. Cheeseman, Jr., N1.//
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NAVFIT98A Use Allowable Until 31 DEC 2023
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SUBJ/ENAVFIT IMPLEMENTATION UPDATE//
REF/A/MSG/CNO WASHINGTON DC/241616ZNOV21//
REF/B/DOC/BUPERSINST 1610.10F/01DEC21//
REF/C/MSG/CNO WASHINGTON DC/141834ZJAN22//
NARR/REF A IS BUPERSINST 1610.10F, NAVY PERFORMANCE EVALUATION.
REF B IS NAVADMIN 267/21, TALENT MANAGEMENT TASK FORCE AND ENAVFIT.
SYSTEM.
REF C IS NAVADMIN 004/22, ENAVFIT AVAILABILITY FOR ACTIVE COMPONENT AS
ALTERNATIVE TO NAVFIT98A.//
RMKS/1. This NAVADMIN provides a status update on eNavFit latency issues at
the Fleet level and the sunset date for NAVFIT98A.
a. Navy Personnel Command (NPC) deployed eNavFit to the Reserve
Component in December 2021 as described in reference (a) and to the Active
Component in February 2022 as described in reference (b).
Reference (c) includes the policy for eNavFit. To date over 37,000 summary
groups have been created and over 27,500 appraisals have been received and
entered into Sailors official military personnel file by NPC via eNavFit.
b. NPC has authorized the continued use of NAVFIT98A until 31 December
2023 as an alternative while NPC resolves eNavFit challenges common with new
software product implementation.
Numerous fixes and enhancements to eNavFit have been implemented since the
initial release and NPC continues to receive Fleet feedback which enables
updates on a continuous bases.
c. NAVFIT98A will sunset on 31 December 2023. NAVFIT98A reports
postmarked prior to 1 January 2024 will be accepted. After
1 January 2024 NPC will only accept reports generated from eNavFit to
include printed reports.
2. All Sailors can access eNavFit through BUPERS Online (BOL) for online
evaluation and fitness report drafting, routing, signature, review, and
submission. While in BOL, click the *eNavFit Program* link. Users must
access eNavFit via Google Chrome, Firefox, or Safari web browsers.
Microsoft Edge and Internet Explorer web browsers are not compatible and
will cause system errors.
3. Commands are reminded eNavFit has been designed to support environments
with regular internet connectivity, intermittent internet connectivity, or
no internet connectivity. Commands entirely offline may use eNavFit forms
to print, wet sign, and mail completed reports and summary letters to NPC.
4. Performance evaluation training materials, including the eNavFit user
guide, video tutorials, best practices, and frequently asked questions are
available on the NPC website at
https://www.mynavyhr.navy.mil/Career-Management/Performance-
Evaluation/eNavFit. The PET/eNavFit team will continue providing live
training sessions via Microsoft Teams on a bi-monthly basis through fiscal
year 2023.
5. For questions concerning eNavFit, contact the MyNavy Career Center at
(833) 330-6622 or via e-mail at askmncc(at)navy.mil.
6. This NAVADMIN will remain in effect until superseded or canceled,
whichever occurs first.
7. Released by Vice Admiral Richard J. Cheeseman, Jr., N1.//
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eNavFit Resources and Training Module Updates
What is eNavFit?
eNavFit is the Navy’s new interface for conducting evaluations and fitness reports. It is now available for all Sailors (Reserve and Active Components). As a replacement for NAVFIT98A, eNavFit is the initial step in transforming the Navy’s performance evaluation process and serves as a bridge to future improvements. eNavFit is hosted on Navy Personnel Command Document Services via BUPERS Online (BOL). NAVFIT98A will continue to be accepted through FY22; however, maximum adoption of eNavFit is HIGHLY encouraged.
First Steps
- Reporting seniors: Acknowledge your role. This step must be completed FIRST. It is only required once per command/rank. Refer to Module 3 at the information link below. If this step is not completed, the reporting senior will not be found in the interface.
- All hands: Verify and update your email in BOL. To do this, login to BOL and select “Update Info” at the top. Notifications from eNavFit will go to that email, and it is also the email by which your command can find you in the eNavFit interface. BOL updates every Saturday.
- All administrative personnel: Familiarize yourself with all of the training materials at the information link below so that you can help your command with eNavFit.
Resources
Many resources are available, and more are forthcoming. These resources are where you should come first to answer questions while using eNavFit.
1. Start by downloading the comprehensive eNavFit User Guide Version 2.0 (updated 21 April 2022). Also check out the eNavFit FAQs (updated 15 June 2022) and the eNavFit Tips, Tricks, and Best Practices (updated 15 June 2022).
2. NEW resource: If you anticipate using eNavFit in an area with intermittent or no Internet access, download this brief to understand the basics of eNavFit’s intermittent and disconnected operations. This brief is also what the eNavFit team is using for training on every Friday in May and June 2022 (1100 PDT / 1300 CDT / 1400 EDT). You can join that training via Flank Speed Teams (see the instructions at information link below) or you can call in (1-410-874-6751, passcode 226 637 341#). If you call in, it would be helpful for you to have the brief open in front of you during the session.
3. Also be sure to download the most recent Navy Performance Evaluation System Manual, BUPERSINST 1610.10F.4. Then, view the eNavFit training tutorial videos at the information link below, offered in both YouTube and DVIDS platforms (use DVIDS if you do not have YouTube access).
4. Then, view the eNavFit training tutorial videos at the information link below, offered in both YouTube and DVIDS platforms (use DVIDS if you do not have YouTube access).
The information above, access to training, and more can be found here: https://www.mynavyhr.navy.mil/Career-Management/Performance-Evaluation/eNAVFIT/
May Sailor-to-Sailor Newsletter
Shipmates around the world!
Your MyNAVY HR Team is proud to bring you another informative “Sailor-to-Sailor” newsletter. But it’s only informative if you click the link and read the news we bring you every month. In this edition we’re focusing on PCS season and how to reduce your stress level. Want some extra cash in your pocket? Check out the story on the Navy Spouse licensure and certification program. And how about a salute to our Asian American/Pacific Islander shipmates; May is the month we honor you!
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– How the Selected Reserve Can Kickstart Your Transition to Civilian Life
– The Warrior Toughness Smartphone App: Fortifying Toughness
– Navy Personnel Command Announces Refocus on Mid-Term Counseling
– Navy Civilians Get a Lifeline to Navigate Their Career
– NPC PACT Team changes Lives for 313 Newly-Rated Sailors in Japan
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