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Are Your Magazines Breaking Command OPSEC
The most recent Forbes magazine issue being delivered this week contains an ad gimmick by Microsoft to promote their cloud-based Office 365 software. The cover of the magazine contains a large orange graphic that indicates "Free WiFi". The concern is bringing these magazines into a government space may result in a non-approved access point and potential Information Assurance compromises.
September Exam Dates Announced
It's never too early to start preparing for the next Petty Officer advancement exam. NAVADMIN 116/13 announced the September's exam dates: PO1-5 Sept; PO2-12 Sept; PO3-19 Sept 2013. Commands must use the Fleet Rating Identification Engine (FLEET RIDE) tool to validate rating qualifications and request rating entry via advancement exam participation for non-designated Sailors.
Selection Board Package Confirmation
Sailors who have submitted a board package to the Fiscal Year 2014 (FY14) Active Chief Petty Officer (CPO) Selection Board can confirm its receipt at Navy Personnel Command (NPC) by clicking on the "Selection Board Status" link in the right corner on www.npc.navy.mil. Packages must be at NPC by May 28. For more information on the board read NAVADMIN 294/12.
Battle of Midway Commemoration Guidance for Commands
June 4, 2013 marks the 71st anniversary of the Navy and the Nation's most historically significant naval victory. The Battle of Midway occurred June 3-7, 1942, changing the tide of the war in the Pacific and the course of world history. NAVADMIN 113/13 provides initial guidance and tasks for the global execution and planning of this important commemoration.
All Hands Magazine - For Sailors, By Sailors
"Where is your latest All Hands Magazine?" you ask. It's at www.ah.mil. All Hands Magazine has transitioned to an online magazine and remains focused on being, "For Sailors, By Sailors." Get the latest on PTS, check out the conversation with MCPON, or see how the Navy is helping Sailors transition after IA tours. Let your voice be heard and let the rest of the Navy know what your command is doing.
New Transition Assistance Program Keeps Focus on Sailors
The DOD Transition Assistance Program: Goals, Plans and Success, or TAP GPS, makes the needs of Sailors and their families a top priority. The overall goal is to ensure that those who are leaving the service are prepared for their next step, whether that step is pursuing additional education, finding a job in the public or private sector, or starting their own business.
Family Servicemembers' Group Life Insurance Benefit Changes
Dual-military couples are no longer automatically enrolled in the Family Servicemembers' Group Life Insurance program. Family SGLI term insurance benefit provides a payment to a service member of up to $100,000 upon the death of a spouse or $10,000 for children. Sailors must now opt into the program by filling out the proper forms available at all military finance offices.
Navy Embraces Inclusion During 2013 Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
NAVADMIN 115/13 announces the Navy is joining our nation in celebrating the contributions of generations of patriots during Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month throughout the month of May. This year's national theme is "Building Leadership: Embracing Cultural Values and Inclusion."
Reenlistment Bonuses Update Released
Updates to the Navy's Selective Reenlistment Bonus (SRB) award plan can be found in NAVADMIN 077/13. Sailors can read the complete list of SRB award levels and policy go to www.npc.navy.mil click on Enlisted Career Admin then click SRB SDAP Enl Bonus.
Recognize Early Signs of Alcohol Abuse
If you have a problem with alcohol, recognizing the problem is the first step toward recovery. Reaching out for help is a sign of strength, and the alternative could ruin your health and your career. By getting help early, Sailors can address their drinking habits before they result in serious consequences. Contact your command DAPA for more information.
Navy Announces FY13 Special Duty Pay Recertification
SDAP is an incentive pay ranging from $75 to $450 a month used to entice qualified personnel to accept designated assignments and to sustain adequate manning levels. A complete list of authorized skills and pay levels can be found in NAVADMIN 076/13. Sailors can read OPNAVINST 1160.6B and talk with their command career counselor to learn more about SDAP.
Navy Leader Planning Guide NLPG RSS
- May Evals/FitReps
May 31 - O-1 (All)
- May Mid-Term Counseling
E-6 (All)
- May Selection Boards
May 7 - Active O-4 Staff (PERS 8)
May 7 - Active O-3 Staff Continuation (PERS 8)
May 7 - Supply Corps Postgraduate Education Screen (PERS 4412)
May 7 - Active Junior Service College (PERS 8)
May 13 - Active E-8 (PERS 8)
May 13 - CEC CDR/LCDR Command (PERS 4413
May 14 - Submarine CO/XO Screen (PERS 42)
May 14 - Submarine Dept. Head Screen (PERS 42)
May 16 - CNRC Career Recruiter Force (CNRC)
May 20 - FTS SERAD (PERS 92)
May 28 - NFO to Pilot (PERS 43)
May 28 - Aviation Dept. Head Screen (PERS 43)
This Day in Naval History - May 01 History RSS
Story Number: NNS020131-02 Release Date: 1/31/2002 10:36:00
FIND ANOTHER DAY IN HISTORY:
- 1898 - Battle of Manila Bay, Adm Dewey defeats Spanish at Manila, Philippines
1934 - LT Akers demonstrates blind landing system at College Park, MD in OJ-2 aircraft
1945 - VADM Barbey lands Australian troops on Tarakan Island, Borneo, supported by naval gunfire
1951 - USS Princeton aircraft attack Hwachon Dam using aerial torpedoes, only use of this weapon in Korean War
1980 - 11 Navy ships begin operations assisting Coast Guard in rescuing Cuban refugees fleeing Cuba in overcrowded boats
For more information about naval history, visit the Naval Historical Center Web site at http://www.history.navy.mil.