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Navy Adjusts Selective Reenlistment Program (SRB) Levels
WASHINGTON (NNS) -- In response to retention requirements for critical skills, the Navy has made adjustments to the fiscal year 2011 Selective Reenlistment Program (SRB) in NAVADMIN 048/11.
SRBs are a dynamic market-based incentive designed to retain Sailors in the Navy's most critical ratings and Navy Enlisted Classifications (NEC). Changes to the 135 skill and zone combinations reflected in the FY11 plan include 19 reductions and 12 eliminations; 105 remain unchanged.
"Competition for opportunities to stay in the Navy has increased," said Rear Adm. Tony Kurta, director of Navy's Personnel, Plans and Policy Division. "We have a portfolio of force shaping tools, including SRB, to retain the Sailors necessary to execute mission requirements. SRB is a program that is used exclusively to retain Sailors with critical skills. As reenlistment requirements are met, SRB award levels are adjusted to ensure we remain within end strength and fiscal controls."
The message also adds a provision to allow Sailors to submit SRB precertification requests prior to PTS approval; however SRB requests will not be approved until PTS confirmation is received. SRB requests must be submitted no later than 35 days prior to the requested reenlistment date.
"The SRB program has become more targeted, dynamic, and efficient," said Kurta. "Enlisted community managers continuously monitor the health of their communities and make recommendations to adjust the SRB award levels."
Sailors are encouraged to work with their command career counselors, command master chiefs, and chain of command to discuss timing of reenlistment and procedures well in advance of their End of Active Obligated Service (EAOS).
For complete information on the SRB adjustments, see NAVADMIN 048/11 at www.npc.navy.mil.
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Does it really matter that they're reenlisting on the Bible? I'm not Christian and I don't see why this would upset someone. Mind your business, and let these folks enjoy their ceremony.
The bible is purely optional to have at a reenlistment. At some commands servicemembers initial the command bible as a chronical of those who have sworn to serve, but only if they want to. Remember the religous services department caters to all faiths and supports reenlistments as well. Most relenlistments however, do not contain a bible or other religous text.
Relax. The Navy does not require the reenlistee to swear on a Bible, it is at the option of the reenlistee. There is also the option to substitute "affirm" for "swear", and to forgo "So help me God" if the reenlistee chooses. The Navy does not favor any religion over another, we have personnel to minister to all faiths. Congratulations to the Sailors aboard USS Cheyenne!
What is the world is going on in the photo attached to this story...Does the Navy require reenlistments that involve a bonus to be sworn with the Holy Bible? I'm Christian but very aware that our military must be not appear to favor on religion over another...maybe not so in the Navy?
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Rick, I think that was THIS WEEK's version of Uniform Regulations. They have 3 sailors holding on to it to make sure nobody makes a page change before they are done reenlisting. ;)