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Preparing for Chief Should Include a Records Review
Story Number: NNS071129-07
11/29/2007

From Navy Personnel Command Public Affairs

MILLINGTON, Tenn. (NNS) -- With the Navy-wide advancement exam for chief petty officer in January and the chief selection board only six months away, eligible Sailors are reminded to prepare themselves by studying and ensuring their service records are complete, correct and current.

Speaking to a group of first class petty officers in October, the Deputy Chief of Naval Personnel Rear Adm. Sonny Masso stressed the importance of having a plan, especially for studying for the advancement exam.

Part of the planning process for selection to chief should include a thorough service record check. With free electronic copies available from Navy Personnel Command, Sailors have easy access to their records.

"Sailors can now view their record in the same format and image quality as the selection board members who review it when determining who will or will not be promoted," said Paul D. Wilder, senior analyst for records management and policy.

"I ordered my service record and realized two of my awards weren't in there," said Storekeeper 1st Class (AW) William Graves, supply leading petty officer at Navy Personnel Command.

"I have to ensure everything is up to date and accurate if I want to increase my chances to put on khakis," said Graves.

For more information or to order your service record on CD, visit www.npc.navy.mil/CareerInfo/RecordsManagement/ or https://www.bol.navy.mil .

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