NAVADMIN 113/15 announcing the update of Navy Performance Evaluation System, BUPERS Instruction 1610.10D, and summarizing instruction changes, was released May 7 and is posted at www.npc.navy.mil.

Here are three things to know about the updated instruction.

1. The instruction incorporates policy changes already released in instructions and NAVADMINs including: BUPERSINST 1610.10C change 1, BUPERSINST 1610.10C change 2, NAVADMIN 183/11, NAVADMIN 219/11, NAVADMIN 028/13, NAVADMIN 243/14, SECNAV Memo of 1 May 2014 and adds some new guidance. You can read and download the instruction at http://www.public.navy.mil/bupers-npc/reference/instructions/BUPERSInstructions/Pages/default.aspx .

2. The update adds total force language throughout with the most significant change requiring concurrent reports for Reservists performing active duty. This aligns with reports on active duty personnel on temporary duty or additional duty billets (ADDU) to another command.

3. Requires reporting seniors to document whether commanding officers, and officers-in-charge conduct required command climate assessments.


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