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NNS120214-11 Navy Releases FY-12 Continuation Board Results to Sailors-- httpwwwnavymilsearchdisplayaspstory_id=65343
NNS120214-12 FY-12 Aviation Officer Bonus Rates Released-- httpwwwnavymilsearchdisplayaspstory_id=65339
NNS120214-08 Transition Benefits NPC Officials to Discuss Post-ERB Matters in the PacificNorthwest-- httpwwwnavymilsearchdisplayaspstory_id=65336
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NNS120214-04 Service Members Cautioned to Dangers of Drugs and Alcohol -- httpwwwnavymilsearchdisplayaspstory_id=65332
NNS120213-15 CSS Introduces Updated SH Course after Receiving Fleet InstructorFeedback-- httpwwwnavymilsearchdisplayaspstory_id=65320
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NNS120214-01 COMNAVAIRFOR Announces 2011 Aviation Battle E Winners-- httpwwwnavymilsearchdisplayaspstory_id=65321
NNS120214-10 NMCB 7 Detail Wolverine Partnering for Results-- httpwwwnavymilsearchdisplayaspstory_id=65305
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NNS120214-11 Navy Releases FY-12 Continuation Board Results to Sailors
From Navy Personnel Command Public Affairs
MILLINGTON Tenn (NNS) -- Results from the Fiscal Year (FY) 2012 performance-basedboard for continuation of senior enlisted (SECB) were posted in Bupers Online (BOL) forindividual Sailors access according to NAVADMIN 05412 released Feb 14
More than 7000 senior enlisted Sailors reviewed by the FY-12 performance-based board forcontinuation of senior enlisted were selected for continuation
A performance-based board for continuation of senior enlisted Sailors with more than 19years of active service is part of our continuing strategy to optimize the quality of thoseserving It focuses on retaining our top performers while managing the force said ViceAdm Scott Van Buskirk chief of naval personnel
The FY-12 board convened Dec 5 2011 and considered 7684 active duty full-time supportand Reserve candidates with more than 19 years of service and three years time-in-gradefor continuation who met eligibility guidance outlined in NAVADMIN 19411 Of these eligible
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senior enlisted 7091 candidates were selected for continuation 593 candidates were notselected for continuation
Senior enlisted considered by the FY-12 board are classified in one of three categories in BOLS - Selected for continuationN- Not selected for continuation H- Not selected for continuation - In a hold status
Sailors not selected for continuation must transfer to the fleet reserve or retire by Sept 302012 and will have access to the Navys Transition Assistance Management Program
Like Perform to Serve for junior enlisted and the Selected Early Retirement Board for officersthe senior enlisted continuation board is a force management measure allowing Navy toretain the best Sailors while meeting current and future planned end-strength controls
The senior enlisted continuation board is a performance-based board meaning there are noquotas The board is directed to select or not select as many senior enlisted for continuationas they deem appropriate within the guidance provided in the precept Continuation ofcandidates with no documented substandard or marginal performance indicators in theirrecord is presumed
The precept can be found on the Enlisted Continuation page under the Boards section ofthe NPC web site
For more information about the SECB read the NAVADMIN 19411 and visitwwwnpcnavymil or contact NPC customer service center at 1-866-U-ASK-NPC orCSCmailboxnavymil
For more information about transition assistance for separating Sailors visithttpwwwpublicnavymilBUPERS-NPCBOARDSERBPagesTransitionInfoaspx
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NNS120214-12 FY-12 Aviation Officer Bonus Rates Released
From Navy Personnel Command Public Affairs
MILLINGTON Tenn (NNS) -- Adjustments to the active duty and full time support (FTS)Aviation Career Continuation Pay (ACCP) program were announced via Navy messages Feb14
According to NAVADMINs 05512 and 05612 the ACCP program provides selected bonusesas an incentive to eligible pilots and naval flight officers (NFOs) through department head andcommand milestones
Fiscal year (FY) 2012 active duty department head retention bonus annual rates havechanged from FY-11 in the following aviation communities and designators
Helicopter Sea Combat pilots $15000 per yearHelicopter anti-submarine light pilotshelicopter maritime strike pilots $5000 per yearEA-18G and EA-6B electronic air attack (VAQ) pilots $25000 per yearE-2C carrier airborne early warning (VAW) and C-2 fleet logistics support (VRC)pilots $10000 per year VAW NFOs $10000 per yearP-3C patrol (VP) NFOs $15000 per yearEP-3 air reconnaissance (VQ [P]) pilots $15000 per year
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E-6A airborne communications (VQ [T]) pilots $15000 per year VQ (T) NFOs $15000 peryear
FTS annual rates vary by community from $5000 to $25000 for squadron departmentheadwing staff The aviation commander command bonus has been removed
The Navy expects roughly 310 active duty and 75 FTS aviators to take advantage of the ACCPprogram this year
Department head retention bonuses will be paid in equal annual installments Additionally theFY-12 program continues to authorize the payment of five-year contracts one year prior tothe completion of the active duty minimum service requirement (MSR)
Long-term applicants are eligible if their MSR expires in FY-12 or FY-13 Payment will beginwhen an officer is within one year of completing their MSR
Active duty ACCP applications must be received before Aug 31 2012 FTS ACCP applicationsmust be received before Sept 24 2012
For more details regarding eligibility administrative procedures and the application letterformat visit the ACCP Bonus Web Page atwwwnpcnavymilofficerDetailingaviationOCMPagesACCPaspx
Full time support aviators can learn more on the FTS aviators Web Page atwwwnpcnavymilofficerDetailingfulltimesupportPagesAviatorsaspx To read the NAVADMINS visit the Navy Personnel Command website at wwwnpcnavymil orfor more information contact the NPC customer service center at 1-866-U-ASK-NPC (1-866-827-5672) or email cscmailboxnavymil
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NNS120214-08 Transition Benefits NPC Officials to Discuss Post-ERB Matters in the PacificNorthwest
From Navy Personnel Command Public Affairs
MILLINGTON Tenn (NNS) -- The Navy Personnel Command (NPC) fleet engagement team isscheduled to meet with Sailors families and leadership in the Pacific Northwest Feb 21-23 todiscuss post-Enlisted Retention Board (ERB) matters and transition benefits officials said Feb14
There are a lot of benefits available to transitioning Sailors including some ERB specifictopics The more we increase understanding of the post-board processes and benefitsavailable the better prepared ERB affected Sailors will be for a successful transition saidFleet Engagement team member Capt Steven Holmes director of Military CommunityManagement
The fleet engagement team recently completed engagements to Japan Hawaii California andFlorida where they discussed Involuntary Separation Pay transition benefits and Reserveaffiliation options for transitioning Sailors More than 240 ERB affected Sailors have received aSelected Reserve quota through Perform to Serve during the November and December cycles
Holmes and his team will also discuss Temporary Early Retirement Authority (TERA) whichwas announced in NAVADMIN 02512
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Sailors considered but not selected for retention by the ERB who will have completed at least15 years of active service as of Sept 1 2012 are eligible for early retirement benefits underTERA
The fleet engagement team is composed of representatives from the enlisted distributiondivision enlisted community management division career development program and theNavys ERB transition assistance coordinator In addition representatives from ChallengerGray and Christmas Inc will be available to discuss their outplacement services and enrollERB affected Sailors not already enrolled
All ERB-affected Sailors families career counselors and command leadership teams includingombudsmen are encouraged to attend
Sailors should contact their command career counselor for local briefing times and locations
The Navy will also conduct an additional fleet engagement visit to Norfolk March 5-9
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NNS120214-04 Service Members Cautioned to Dangers of Drugs and Alcohol
By Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class (SW) Gabrielle Blake Joint Region Edge Staff
SANTA RITA Guam (NNS) -- Joint Region Marianas and US Naval Base Guam hosted theGuam Personal Readiness Summit Feb 7-9
The program previously known as the Navy Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention (NADAP)Summit focused on informing Sailors on updates made to programs concerning drug andalcohol abuse suicide prevention and sexual assault prevention and response (SAPR) amongother topics
Second to getting our mission done is learning to take care of our Sailors said CaptRichard Wood US Naval Base Guam commanding officer Thats why it is important to taketime out to attend these trainings
The summit provided programs for all levels within each command The first day offeredtraining for senior leadership from commands around Guam
We feel the best way to get a handle on the negative incidents that have been occurring isto train our leaders to look for different signs that may lead a Sailor to go into the wrongdirection said Daryl Charles Operational Stress Control Program analyst from the Chief ofNaval Operations Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention
Day two of the summit was geared toward command program advisors such as commandfitness leaders SAPR advocates and Drug and Alcohol Program Advisors
The training was really effective said Logistics Specialist 3rd Class (SW) Mario Lamar USSEmory S Land (AS 39) SAPR The summit taught us to be more involved We want toprevent the sexual assaults and they taught us that in order to do that we have to get toknow our people and educate our people
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On the final day an alcohol awareness program performance titled Shot of Reality usedinteraction and humor to inform junior Sailors about the importance of drinking responsibly
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NNS120213-15 CSS Introduces Updated SH Course after Receiving Fleet InstructorFeedback
From Center for Service Support Public Affairs
SAN DIEGO (NNS) -- Staff members from the Center for Service Support headquarters inNewport RI teamed up with instructors from its San Diego and Norfolk learning sites in SanDiego Jan 23 - Feb 10 to roll out the revised Ships Servicemen Afloat Retail OperationsSystems Specialist training
During an internal formal course review conducted in February 2011 instructors voicedconcerns that the training formerly known as the Afloat Retail Operations Specialist (ROM II)course was out of date with the job ships servicemen were performing in the fleet Theseconcerns were further highlighted in June 2011 during a Human Performance RequirementsReview (HPRR)
Our instructors and the fleet spoke and we listened said Cmdr Sid Hall CSS director oftraining Now it is our job as CSS to respond in such a way that we will provide the qualityof training the ships servicemen need to fulfill their role in the fleet
Naval Education and Training Command (NETC) introduced the HPRR process in December2005 to establish a systemic approach to effectively identify training shortfalls in the fleet andconnect rate training to community management For learning centers like CSS HPRRs allowcurriculum developers and training managers to produce quality training that best meetscurrent and future fleet requirements This is accomplished by bringing together fleetstakeholders and customers to thoroughly examine curriculum lesson plans lessonobjectives equipment classroom instruction and other course documents
As a result of the feedback obtained the amended course now includes a pre-trainingrequirement of the Navy Knowledge Online Navy Cash course as well as hands-on practicaltraining in military standard requisitioning and issues procedures expenditures surveysreceipts procurement and smart reorder backup More labs and information takeaways werealso incorporated into the curriculum
This course pilot included all the changes recommended from the formal course review andthe HPRR with one exception said Sabrina Studstill-Ward the instructional systemsspecialist who coordinated the course review the HPRR and the training modifications Wewerent able to include the hands-on Navy Cash portion due to some technology work we stillneed to do
Instructors and students who attended the pilot concurred that the course was relevant to thejob they would hold as records keepers
I really thought the overall design was good said Ships Serviceman 2nd Class KoreyBarefield from Naval Hospital Lemoore Calif I really felt the instructors passionately taughtthe class You could tell that they loved their job and it resonated in their teaching
In response to course feedback CSS is already working to fine-tune the curriculum based onthese lessons learned and is scheduled to host a second test in April at its Norfolk Learning
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Site Additional hands-on Navy Cash instruction will also be incorporated into the curriculumfor testing before the end of fiscal year 2012
Several logistics-rating HPRR special missions are scheduled for 2012 Specific dates andevents will be advertised via Navy message
The Center for Service Support is dedicated to providing Sailors in the administration logisticsand media communities the knowledge and skills to support the fleets warfighting mission
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NNS120214-01 COMNAVAIRFOR Announces 2011 Aviation Battle E Winners
From CNAF Public Affairs
SAN DIEGO (NNS) -- Commander Naval Air Forces (CNAF) announced the winners of the2011 Aviation Battle Efficiency (Battle E) awards Feb 10
The aviation Battle E is the Navys top performance award presented to the aircraft carrierand aviation squadron in each competitive category that achieves the highest standards ofperformance readiness and efficiency The award recognizes a units training and operationalachievements while including a balance that incentivizes efficiency
USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) was the Battle E winner of the aircraft carrier category for theWest Coast while the USS George HW Bush (CVN 77) won for the East Coast
The warfighting excellence shown by these squadrons and the Vinson and the Bush provesthem to be the best of the best I am incredibly proud of their accomplishments said ViceAdm Al Myers CNAF commander In a time of increased demand and a constrained fiscalenvironment these Sailors officers and aviators continue to deliver combat effectiveness andto display the professionalism and pride that is the hallmark of naval aviation
In the aviation squadron competitions each aviation Type-Commander selects a winner inevery category while CNAF selects the Navy-wide winners resulting in three sets ofrecipients
The 2011 Commander Naval Air Force Atlantic squadrons selected as Battle E winners areStrike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 15 for the VFA-C category Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 136 for the VFA-EF categoryElectronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 141 for the VAQ CVW categoryCarrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 124 for the VAW categoryHelicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 9 for the HSHSC categoryHelicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron Light (HSL) 42 for the HSL EXP categoryHelicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 28 for the HSC EXP categoryPatrol Squadron (VP) 10 for the VP category
The 2011 Commander Naval Air Forces Pacific Fleet squadrons selected as Battle E winnersareStrike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 151 for the VFA-C categoryStrike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 2 for the VFA-EF categoryElectronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 131 for the VAQ CVW categoryCarrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 113 for the VAW categoryHelicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron (HS) 4 for the HSHSC categoryHelicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron Light (HSL) 37 for the HSL EXP categoryHelicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 23 for the HSC EXP category
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Patrol Squadron (VP) 4 for the VP category
The 2011 CNAF squadrons selected as Battle E winners areElectronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 132 for the VAQ EXP categoryHelicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 77 for the HSM categoryHelicopter Mine Countermeasures Squadron (HM) 15 for the HM categoryFleet Air Reconnaissance Squadron (VQ) 2 for the VQ EW category Fleet Air Reconnaissance Squadron (VQ) 4 for the VQ TACAMO categoryPatrol Squadron Special Projects Unit (VPU) 1 for the VPU categoryFleet Logistics Support Squadron (VRC) 30 for the VRC category
The Battle E competition is conducted to strengthen individual command performanceoverall force readiness and to recognize outstanding performance within the naval aviationforce
Grading metrics for attaining the Battle E award include operational achievement traininginspection accomplishments material and personnel readiness aviation safety weaponsystems and tactics development and contributions to the aviation community
Each member attached to a winning ship or squadron earns the right to wear the Battle Eribbon on their uniform or if they already posses that ribbon they can add an additional Edevice to the ribbon
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NNS120214-10 NMCB 7 Detail Wolverine Partnering for Results
By Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 7 Public Affairs
ZUBUL PROVINCE Afghanistan (NNS) -- Seabees assigned to US Naval Mobile ConstructionBattalion (NMCB) 7 Detail Wolverine are conducting ongoing contingency construction projectsin southern Zabul Province
Based at Forward Operating Base (FOB) Wolverine since mid-January the detail assumedconstruction authority from NMCB 1 and immediately made an impact completing severallife-support projects throughout the FOB over the past month
To date Detail Wolverine Seabees have completed 11 projects from new airfield ammunitionboxes to communication fiber installation Their largest project has been the construction ofnew berthing facilities and a tactical operations center for the US Army 1-14th Cavalry
One of the biggest challenges the Seabees have faced is poor weather conditions in the areaShortly after assuming construction duties from NMCB 1 FOB Wolverine was ravaged by amassive snow storm which dropped more than two feet of snow in a 24-hour period a rareevent for this area of Afghanistan
Several hours into the latest storm the overbearing weight of snow began to weaken theinterior frames of the berthing tents The Seabees of NMCB 7 were called into actionassisting the FOB maintenance contractor with critical snow removal from roofs andreinforcement of interior wooden frames for tents throughout the FOB
The accumulation of snow forced the closure of FOB entry control points (ECPs) and halteddaily airfield operations Once again the Bees were back in action clearing more than22000 cubic yards of snow from the airfield and ECPs while continuing their daily operationsand routine maintenance
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Detail Wolverine has continued the local partnership mission with the Afghan National Army(ANA) by providing maintenance and repair subject matter expertise to Soldiers in the ANA4th Kandak 2 Brigade 205th Corps Construction Mechanic 3rd Class Lucas Arriaga andConstruction Mechanic 3rd Class Dhane Givler work hand-in-hand with their ANAcounterparts providing basic maintenance skills general expertise and oversight duringroutine vehicle repair
This is a great opportunity for us Seabees to assist our Afghan counterparts in the upkeep oftheir tactical vehicles said Arriaga a native of Dallas Texas The most challenging aspectof our partnership is working through the language barriers Construction Electrician 1stClass Michael Jordan the detachments resident generator maintenance expert assists ANAtechnicians with their equipment and provides valuable information for extending generatorlifecycles
Wrapping up the maintenance cycle Detail Officer in Charge Lt Sean Hughes also plays akey part in the current mission by working with the local ANA maintenance officertroubleshooting the ANAs Logistics System and assisting with building the framework for asustainable effective maintenance program
Over the past month weve worked diligently to develop friendships with our counterpartssaid Hughes a native of Omaha Neb Gaining the trust of the ANA will allow ourprofessional relationships to be based on mutual respect and understanding allowing for amore effective partnership Major strides in increasing the ANAs ability to operateindependently of coalition forces have been made by our predecessors NMCB 1 and we lookforward to the difference we can make over the coming months
As NMCB 7 continues to partner with its ANA counterparts they play a key role in training theANA aiding in their ability to maintain operational readiness and improving their overallability to operate independently of NATO Forces
NMCB 7 deployed to the Combined Joint Operations Area - Afghanistan from its homeport ofGulfport Miss Jan 9 to provide a highly responsive and maneuverable engineer force andresources to conduct contingency mobility and general engineering support operations acrosssupported commanders lines of operation throughout CENTCOM and improve the operationalcapabilities of coalition forces
NMCB 7 often referred to as the Magnificent Seven is one of the original 10 Seabeebattalions authorized by the Chief of the Navys Bureau of Yards and Docks in 1942 and iscurrently one of nine active NMCBs in the Naval Construction Force a military engineeringforce of nearly 17000 active and Reserve Component Seabees operating worldwide Uponcompletion of their current deployment NMCB 7 will decommission Sep 30 as part of theFiscal Year 2012 force reduction plan
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NNS120214-09 Germantown Conducts NEO Exercise Ship Tour
By Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Johnie Hickmon Commander AmphibiousSquadron 11 Public Affairs
SATTAHIP Thailand (NNS) -- Forward-deployed amphibious dock landing ship USSGermantown (LSD 42) served as the staging area during a non-combatant evacuationoperation (NEO) off the coast of Sattahip Feb 12
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The mock NEO was a chance for the crew to display what services they would provide in theevent of an actual NEO
The NEO is just one of the operations conducted during Exercise Cobra Gold 2012 the annualmultinational military exercise co-hosted by the US and Thailand designed to advancesecurity throughout the Asia-Pacific region and enhance interoperability with participatingnations
Participants were flown to the ship via helicopters where they were ushered across the flightdeck to begin their in-processing They were greeted by the commanding officer whoinformed them of the processing procedure
We check them in inventory their personal items then we offer snacks and water said LtAmanda Lambert NEO coordinator Some of the evacuees can be hungry or looking forcomfort items such as cookies
Once they were finished with their initial briefing the evacuees were ushered to medicalwhere they were given a tour of the facility
In medical they get a medical screening where their vital signs are taken and evaluated forany additional medical attention if required said Lambert Afterwards they are then takendown to the mess decks where they can begin the paperwork for processing
On the mess decks Personnel Specialist 1st Class Gabriel Young said the evacuees arerequired to fill out a transient guest data card where information such as passport numbersnext of kin age and birthplace are recorded and catalogued
This is for accountability so we know how many evacuees are aboard said Young Thedata cards also let them know what life boat they are assigned to and which berthing theywill reside in Additionally it lists their past and present medical conditions important shipphone numbers and hour of operations for various shipboard services
After leaving the mess decks evacuees were given a tour of the ship that included spacessuch as the pilot house and the flight deck They also had an opportunities to take and posefor photos as they awaited the next helicopter to return them to the shore and bring on thenext group of mock evacuees
Germantown commanded by Cmdr Carol McKenzie was commissioned Feb 8 1986 and iscapable of carrying more than 721 Marines and Sailors Germantown is participating in CobraGold 2012 along with USS Tortuga (LSD 46) and reports to Commander Amphibious Force7th Fleet Rear Adm Richard Landolt who is headquartered in Okinawa Japan
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NNS120214-03 USS Port Royal Returns to Hawaii After Operation New Dawn
By Jazzmin Williams Navy Region Hawaii Public Affairs Contributing Writer
PEARL HARBOR (NNS) -- Guided-missile cruiser USS Port Royal (CG 73) returned to a largecrowd and rousing cheers Feb 13 after an almost eight-month deployment
I feel absolutely great to be back said Capt Eric Weilenman commanding officer of thePort Royal Its always good to get back home and I know the crews excited
Sailors in their summer whites manned the rails as the ship pulled into port while families
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and friends lined the pier Mothers fathers wives and children searched anxiously for theirloved ones while homemade signs glittered in the sun
Port Royal with a crew of more than 300 returned from an independent deployment to thewestern Pacific and US Central Command areas of responsibility The ship deployed June 24
Theyve been excited [about coming home] for a long time said Weilenman whose parentsand wife were in attendance
Port Royal was the final ship to assume command of commander Task Group Iraqi Maritime(CTG-IM) supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation in thewestern Pacific and US Central Command AOR
Port Royal was therefore instrumental in the handover of Al Basrah Oil Terminal (ABOT) andKhawr Al Amaya Oil Terminal (KAAOT) during the final transition for Operation New Dawn
Its a great chapter in American history quite frankly Weilenman said That infrastructureis going to help them in the future and were just glad to have been a part of it
As a band played upbeat music five new fathers made their way off the ship to see theirbabies for the first time
It feels great said Logistics Specialist 2nd Class Namon Richardson about coming backhome to Hawaii Its been a long time coming Ive been in contact with my familythroughout the deployment but its just a sight to see them and its pretty emotional Wereglad to be back home
The crew managed to grow together according to Weilenmen Over the nearly eight-monthdeployment the Port Royal went from an essentially brand new crew to a group ofexperienced professionals
I can feel the energy just coming back home today could feel it really for quite a whilebefore we came back Weilenman said Hawaii is a beautiful place to call home and Imglad to be back
Guided-missile cruisers are multi-mission anti-air warfare anti-submarine warfare long-range strike and anti-surface warfare combatants They are capable of supporting carrier andexpeditionary strike groups amphibious forces or operating independently
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NNS120214-13 Navy SEALs SWCCs Meet Prospective NFL Players
By Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class William S Parker Naval Special Warfare Group2 Public Affairs
BALTIMORE (NNS) -- Members of the East Coast SEAL (sea air and land) and SWCC (specialwarfare combat crewman) scout team met with prospective National Football League playersat the Eastern Regional NFL Combine in Baltimore Feb 11
The Navy has formed a mutual partnership with the NFL to raise career opportunityawareness about the US Navy and its special warfare programs for potential non-selectedNFL draftees
Unfortunately not all the players will get a chance to enter the 2012 NFL draft said Master
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Chief Special Warfare Operator (SEAL) Shawn Johnson The SEAL and SWCC programs offerthese guys other potential opportunities that they may not have thought about before
At the conclusion of each of the offensive and defensive tryout sessions the team of NavySEALs and SWCCs presented a brief on special warfare programs and spoke about thelinkages between special warfare operators and professional athletes
Theyve make sacrifices they work in a team oriented environment they know how to pushthemselves and train towards a goal said Johnson Theyre characteristics are we look for inSEAL and SWCC candidates
The SEAL and SWCC scout team discussed how a football players background correlates withthe characteristics and values of potential SEAL candidates
Our partnership with the SEAL and SWCCs scout team is a great thing said Stephen AustinNFL director of operations for the NFL League Office in New York Its implanting a thoughtthat may enable these players to commit to an even higher goal
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NNS120214-15 ONR Global Taking Off for Singapore Air Show 2012
By Tina Bacas Gibson Office of Naval Research
ARLINGTON Va (NNS) -- The Office of Naval Research (ONR) Global is showcasingunmanned systems Feb 14-19 at the 2012 Singapore Air Show the largest air show in Asiaand one of the top three aerospace and defense events on the global industry calendar
We want to share the technologies were developing to position our future Sailors andMarines for success said Cmdr Joe Johnson an associate director in ONR GlobalsSingapore office The Singapore Air Show provides ONR Global the opportunity to forgepartnerships and exchange ideas with leading international companies and technologiststhroughout Asia and around the globe
Through its offices in London Prague Tokyo Singapore Santiago and International LiaisonOffice at Arlington Va ONR Global pursues international partnerships with organizationsconducting basic and early applied research The objective is to drive the execution of long-term strategic efforts that address future naval fleet and force needs
ONR Global can be found at Booth S69 exhibiting four technologies the Stalker Aerosondeand Shrike unmanned aerial systems and the Switchblade Loitering Air Munitions products ofthe Marine Corps Warfighting Laboratory
With its theme of Big Show Big Opportunities Singapore Air Show 2012 serves as a globalmarketplace and networking powerhouse for the worlds commercial and military aviationorganizations Held every other year the event brings together heads of the internationalaviation community including key political and military leaders
The Singapore Air Show also features a series of high-level conferences dedicated to leadersin the global aviation industry Vice Chief of Naval Research Brig Gen Mark Wise will be theguest of honor at the Alternative Aviation Fuel in Asia amp Association of Southeast AsianNations Algae Biofuel Initiative conferences held by the National University of Singapore Theaim of the conference is to introduce the development and potential use of alternative fuelsinto the aviation community and bring together professionals interested in the developmentof algae-based bioenergy from the Southeast Asia region
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ONR provides the science and technology necessary to maintain the Navy and Marine Corpstechnological advantage Through its affiliates ONR is a leader in science and technology withengagement in 50 states 30 countries 1035 institutions of higher learning and more than900 industry partners ONR employs approximately 1065 people comprising uniformedcivilian and contract personnel with additional employees at the Naval Research Lab inWashington DC
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NNS120214-16 HSV2 Swift Visits GTMO to Load Operation Handclasp Supplies
By Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class (SWAW) Justin Ailes Naval Station GuantanamoBay Cuba Public Affairs
GUANTANAMO BAY Cuba (NNS) -- High Speed Vessel Swift (HSV) 2 arrived at Naval Station(NS) Guantanamo Bay Cuba to receive supplies in support of Operation Handclasp Feb 14
NS Guantanamo Bay served as the consolidation point for receiving storing and stagingmore than 160 pallets of donated humanitarian aid products and materials Before beingloaded on the Swift the goods were prepared for manifest and customs declarations for entryinto foreign countries where the cargo will be delivered
This operation takes a year of preparation to logistically support these donations said NSGuantanamo Bay Transportation Officer Candace Keller Receiving storing and coordinatingmovement to a hub such as GTMO requires a plan involving organizations and Americancitizens coming together with the US Navy
Operation Handclasp is a joint Department of Defense (DoD) and private sector humanitarianmission to receive collect consolidate and store humanitarian educational and goodwillmaterial for transport by naval vessels The humanitarian goods are distributed by US Navyand Marine Corps personnel to foreign nation recipients
I have been working with this program since 2002 to support the Caribbean deliveries to thesouthern countries needing humanitarian support said Keller Its about what Americarepresents as a people loving caring nation that works together with our military civiliansand government contractors to bring aid and assistance to less fortunate people
The humanitarian materials will be distributed to the still recovering nation of Haiti later thismonth
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NNS120214-06 PSNS amp IMF NAVFAC Complete Pier B Renovations
By Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class (SWAW) Scott A McCall Navy Public AffairsSupport Element Det Northwest
BREMERTON Wash (NNS) -- Puget Sound Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance
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Facility (PSNS amp IMF) and Naval Facilities Engineering Command Northwest (NAVFAC NW)held a ribbon cutting ceremony marking the completion of Pier Bravo at Naval Base Kitsap(NBK) Feb 13
Congressman Norm Dicks US House of Representatives District 6 attended the ceremony
It is a great pleasure for me to be here today to mark the completion of the most significantimprovement in the overhaul capability here at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard [andIntermediate Maintenance Facility] in several decades said Dicks This project the upgradeand expansion of Pier Bravo is absolutely critical to the future of the Shipyard The longerand stronger pier and the enhanced efficiencies this new construction will allow adds evengreater value to the Navys strategic assets here at Naval Base Kitsap
Ship repair maintenance and modernization requirements for Nimitz-class aircraft carriersdetermine Pier Bravos concept and multi-year construction
The new Pier Bravo will not only give us the capability to work on todays nuclear poweredaircraft carriers such as the USS John C Stennis (CVN 74) and the USS Ronald Reagan (CVN76) but this project provides the [shipyard] with all the essential infrastructure that ournations next generation of aircraft carriers will require said Dicks
The pier is the primary support facility providing essential services to aircraft carriers duringDocking Planned Incremental Availabilities performed in Dry Dock 6
This project demolished the existing Pier Bravo constructed a new ship repair wharf andprovided additional space for the lay down you see here today said Capt Pat Rioscommanding officer NAVFAC NW It is continuous with Dry Dock 6 and used togethercreates a carrier hub where carrier material readiness can be conducted
Now Pier Bravo is 120 feet wide by 1320 feet long making it more than twice as wide and125 feet longer than before construction started in May 2008
Pier Bravos structure is 6 million pounds of reinforced steel 13000 yards of concrete andover 5 miles of piping and 14 miles of electrical cabling all to make this happen said RiosAll that investment is investment that went out into the community to help during thesetough economic times It is fantastic investment both in the capability of Puget Sound NavalShipyard and IMF the community here in Bremerton and this entire area
With the improvements to Pier Bravo the shipyard workforce can be more efficient byeliminating waste transportation and waiting by bringing the work force closer to theworksite
Thats what this does for us I cant wait until we start using it more and more said CaptMark Whitney commander PSNS amp IMF We are poised for the future We are very close tobeing able to have the Ford-class here the next generation aircraft carrier
During the construction of the pier two key contract milestones were successfully completedby Nova Group and joint venture partner Tutor Saliba contractors for the pier
First the completion of supporting the overhaul of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) inDry Dock 6 Nov 1 2010 Then overall completion of the pier in time to support the arrivalof the Nimitz class aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) Jan 10
It was a really tough job to get started we had a few obstacles to overcome We pulled ittogether and you can see its a great project that came in on time and on budget and madeit in time to see the Ronald Reagan here said Scott Victor president of Nova Group It isreally nice to see [Ronald Reagan] pulled up to the Pier everything plugged in and turned onand everything working very very well
Also critical to the completion of Pier Bravo was the effort that the Suquamish Tribe madeworking on concerns over the environmental impacts to the fish
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We wanted to make sure the project was done right and that means paying attention to theenvironment said Dicks I appreciate the tribes timely assistance in this regard As I saidearlier this new and expanded pier will serve the next generation of Navy carrier fleet
The pier will also provide a homeport berthing space for another aircraft carrier at NBK
Pier Bravo was originally constructed in 1946 costing more than $1 million
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NNS120213-18 MSC and Osprey Make History During Bold Alligator 2012
By Lt jg Michael Sheehan Bold Alligator Public Affairs
USNS ROBERT E PEARY At Sea (NNS) -- For the first time in an at-sea exercise an MV-22Osprey landed aboard a Military Sealift Command (MSC) ship while conducting a proof ofconcept test during Bold Alligator 2012 (BA12) Feb 9
The Osprey flown by the Fighting Griffins of VMM-266 landed aboard USNS Robert E Peary(T-AKE 5) loaded with four pallets of cargo refueled and flew off to deliver its suppliesdirectly to Marine Corps units operating more than 150 miles away near Ft Pickett Va
The combined Marine Corps Combat Development Command Combat DevelopmentDirectorate Seabasing Integration Division and Marine Corps Warfighting Lab experimenttested the concept of utilizing the Osprey and T-AKE platforms to bring increased capabilitiesand efficiency to the resupply and sustainment of ground units ashore
In the near future three of the 14 T-AKE ships operated by MSC will be dedicated tomaritime prepositioning ships squadrons serving the logistics needs of Marine Corps units
Bold Alligator gets us back to the Navy and Marine Corps fundamental role of powerprojection from the sea said Commander MSC Rear Adm Mark H Buzby It also gives usan opportunity to try new concepts like this The last time we conducted a major amphibiousexercise on the East Coast neither the Osprey nor the T-AKE were operational
The Osprey adds increased capabilities in terms of range speed and payload over the currentmethod of utilizing helicopters or landing craft to transport supplies ashore Previouslysupplies heading to shore needed to be transported from an MSC ship to the large-deckamphibious ship in the Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG) Once the supplies were aboard aship within the ESG transportation to shore was accomplished via helicopter or landing craftNow with the Osprey and T-AKE working together Marine Corps units on the ground have adirect connection to the supplies they need while also increasing their operationalsustainability over the full range of missions and simultaneously freeing up helicopterslanding craft and other ESG ships to focus on different tactical needs
The event also marked the first time that an MSC civilian crew loaded and refueled anOsprey Before Bold Alligator began Pearys flight deck and cargo teams had a one dayfamiliarization with the Osprey on dry land at Marine Corps Air Station New River The nexttime they saw an Osprey was during the operation at sea on Pearys flight deck whilepitching and rolling with the ocean
I thought this was great said Lance Cpl Matthew McGriff 2nd Supply Battalion SupplyCo Supply Management Unit Customer Service I never thought Id ever get to sea as aMarine so this test has been really interesting Supporting expeditionary Marines is what Ido so seeing what the Osprey and T-AKE can do together is really impressive
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BA2012 is the largest naval amphibious exercise in the past 10 years and represents the Navyand Marine Corps revitalization of the full range of amphibious operations The exercisefocused on todays fight with todays forces while showcasing the advantages of seabasingThis exercise took place Jan 30 through Feb 12 2012 afloat and ashore in and aroundVirginia and North Carolina
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NNS120214-05 Guam Sailors Help Clean Up Sister Village
By Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class (SW) Corey Hensley US Naval Base GuamPublic Affairs
AGAT Guam (NNS) -- Sailors assigned to the various commands attached to US Naval BaseGuam (NBG) partnered with the Agat community during a village cleanup Feb 11
We started this seven years ago and what we do is invite all of the community the differentorganizations and of course our military friends said Agat Mayor Carol Tayama Its reallygreat to get everyone to come together and make our village beautiful and make our villageclean
Volunteers and island residents from the village along with Sailors arrived at the Agat mayorsoffice early that morning and after being split into groups by Tayama they set out into thecommunity
Master-at-Arms 2nd Class Aaron Eaton assigned to Mobile Expeditionary Security Group 1Det Guam said its important for the military to not only look out for their own interests butthe interests of the local communities as well
Were here to help be more involved with our sister community Eaton said We were toldthat they needed help and were here to answer that call Everything [in Agat] is worthpreserving or we wouldnt be here
Ronnie Malveaux a pastor at the Apostolic Deliverance Center in Agat who also happens tobe an NBG firefighter had a vested interest in the cleanup because his church is located rightin heart of the village across from the mayors office Malveaux said he appreciated all thesupport the military gives to the community
We want to keep our island beautiful and to be stationed here in Guam is actually a plus forbeing in the military Malveaux said Im sure they understand that if you want somethingbeautiful you have got to keep it clean and you have got to maintain it
After the cleanup volunteers enjoyed some food that Tayama and a few others had set outfor those involved in the beautification effort Volunteers sat down together and enjoyedcompany of their friends family and other organizations who came to Agat to show theirsupport
I think its very important that we socialize and get together Tayama said The militaryalways comes with their assistance and every year we have a good turnout and we reallyappreciate all the efforts they provide for us
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NNS120214-02 CNAP Sailors Arrive for SOY Week
By Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class (SWAW) Joseph Moon Commander Naval AirForces Public Affairs
SAN DIEGO (NNS) -- Sailors representing the Commander Naval Air Force Pacific (CNAP)arrived for the annual Sea and Shore Sailor of the Year (SOY) week Feb 12-17
During the competition week the Sailors are honored for their contributions to theircommands and community while they are evaluated for their military bearing professionalperformance and leadership skills
CNAP Force Master Chief James DeLozier who oversees the CNAP SOY program finds thatthis event displays the best Sailors Naval Aviation has to offer
This program is all about recognizing and acknowledging our very best Sailors stationed inthe Pacific within Naval Aviation We have eight Sailor of the Year finalists this year five fromSea category and three from Shore category said DeLozier
Between the board interviews and command meet-and-greets these Sailors will also haveseveral opportunities to interact with members of the community and will meet with PearlHarbor survivors and other veterans as well as visit the USS Midway Museum and the SanDiego Zoo
The competition ends with a reception held at Naval Air Station North Island where the CNAPSea and Shore Sailors of the Year winners are announced The winners will advance to theUS Pacific Fleet SOY competition
I expect each of these Sailors to continue their personal and professional growth as theycontinue their respective careers These Sailors represent the best of the best and I lookforward to observing them as they continue to serve said DeLozier
The top 2011 sea finalists are--Aviation Maintenance Administrationman 1st Class (AW) Tashaca S Lowe HelicopterMaritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 75 --Personnel Specialist 1st Class (AWSW) Adao Jose B Cunha Carrier Airborne Early WarningSquadron (VAW) 77--Naval Aircrewman Mechanical 1st Class (NACAW) David M Clark Fleet Logistics SupportSquadron (VR) 64--Master-at-Arms 1st Class (SWAWEXW) Kevin E Fahlund USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76)--Navy Counselor 1st Class (AWSW) Dania D Keys Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC)23
The top 2011 Shore Finalists Are --Aviation Structural Mechanic 1st Class (AW) Juan F Rosas Helicopter Anti-submarineSquadron Light (HSL) 51--Naval Aircrewman Operator 1st Class (NACAWSW) Michael G Boldizsar CommanderPatrol and Reconnaissance Wing (CPRW) 2 --Aviation Electricians Mate 1st Class(AWSW) Nickolas M Dixon Fleet Readiness CenterSouthwest Detachment Forth Worth
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NNS120213-14 Naval Air Technical Training Center Changes Leadership
By Senior Chief Aviation Electricians Mate Thomas Hebert Naval Air Technical TrainingCenter Public Affairs
PENSACOLA Fla (NNS) -- Naval Air Technical Training Center (NATTC) held a change ofceremony on board Naval Air Station Pensacola Feb 10
Capt James V Daniels relieved Capt Michael K Price Rear Adm Michael S White assistantcommander for Career Management Navy Personnel Command was the guest speaker
During the ceremony White presented Price with the Legion of Merit Medal for his servicewhile Prices wife and son watched from the audience
Our school continues to have a history of developing some of the finest technicians in ourNavy and Marine Corps said Price We have graduated 28000 students over the past twoyears What an accomplishment for the staff of this fantastic organization
Price a native of Covington La enlisted in the Navy in 1977 While stationed as a chiefaviation ordnanceman with Commander Light Attack Wing Pacific Fleet in Lemoore CalifPrice received his commissioned as a limited duty officer Growing professionally andpersonally he earned his Master of Business Administration in 2005
During his career Price served throughout the fleet on board aircraft carriers and a variety ofshore duties as ordnance officer and officer in charge
Selected for command Price attended prospective commanding officer training in NewportRI In December 2005 he reported to the Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training UnitWhidbey Island Wash as its executive officer subsequently taking the helm as itscommanding officer In 2008 he took the reins of Naval Ordnance Safety and SecurityActivity (NOSSA) in Indian Head Md
In 2010 Price took charge of NATTC Price will continue his naval service by taking charge ofNOSSA again
Daniels previously served as the chief of staff of the newly established Maritime Civil Affairsand Security Training Command in Virginia Beach Va
There is nothing more important in todays Navy when we take into account CNOs SailingDirections than having a solid training strategy which will enable us to meet his expectationsfor todays missions Deterring aggression and winning our nations wars are our coreresponsibilities said Daniels
Being proficient in the operation of our weapons and their systems is critical in providing ourSailors confidence in their equipment and in their own skills he continued This proficiencyrequires quality and timely training in order to provide the requisite knowledge skills andabilities for our Sailors to meet all mission requirements and this is what I expect NATTC tocontinue to provide to the fleet
NATTC graduates approximately 15000 Navy and Marine students each year The largest partof this student body is comprised of enlisted personnel attending A schools designed toprovide them with the knowledge and skill levels required to perform as technicians at theapprentice level
Advanced schools provide higher level technical knowledge for senior petty officers andspecialty schools offer specific skills not particular to any one rating such as airmanapprentice training maintenance personal financial management and shipboard aircraftfirefighting NATTC also conducts technical training for officers in aviation fuels carrier airtraffic control center operations aircraft launch and recovery equipment shipboard aircraft
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NNS120214-17 Current All Hands Update
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WASHINGTON (NNS) -- All Hands Update features four newscasts today - one two-minutenewscast and three one-minute newscasts
Two-minute newscast-- Department of Defense 2013 Budget Proposal Released
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Second one-minute newscast-- Sasebo Sailors Zumba for Healthier Hearts
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1778 - John Paul Jones while commanding the American vessel Ranger receives the firstofficial salute to the US Stars and Stripes flag by a European country at Quiberon France1804 - Lt Stephen Decatur with volunteers from frigate Constitution and schoonerEnterprise enters Tripoli Harbor by night in the ketch Intrepid to destroy the captured frigatePhiladelphia Decatur succeeds without American losses1813 - USS Essex becomes first US warship to round Cape Horn and enter the Pacific
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MILLINGTON Tenn (NNS) -- Results from the Fiscal Year (FY) 2012 performance-based board forcontinuation of senior enlisted (SECB) were posted in Bupers Online (BOL) for individual Sailors accessaccording to NAVADMIN 05412 released Feb 14
More than 7000 senior enlisted Sailors reviewed by the FY-12 performance-based board for continuationof senior enlisted were selected for continuation
A performance-based board for continuation of senior enlisted Sailors with more than 19 years of activeservice is part of our continuing strategy to optimize the quality of those serving It focuses on retainingour top performers while managing the force said Vice Adm Scott Van Buskirk chief of navalpersonnel
The FY-12 board convened Dec 5 2011 and considered 7684 active duty full-time support andReserve candidates with more than 19 years of service and three years time-in-grade for continuationwho met eligibility guidance outlined in NAVADMIN 19411 Of these eligible senior enlisted 7091candidates were selected for continuation 593 candidates were not selected for continuation
Senior enlisted considered by the FY-12 board are classified in one of three categories in BOLS - Selected for continuationN- Not selected for continuation H- Not selected for continuation - In a hold status
Sailors not selected for continuation must transfer to the fleet reserve or retire by Sept 30 2012 and willhave access to the Navys Transition Assistance Management Program
Like Perform to Serve for junior enlisted and the Selected Early Retirement Board for officers the seniorenlisted continuation board is a force management measure allowing Navy to retain the best Sailorswhile meeting current and future planned end-strength controls
The senior enlisted continuation board is a performance-based board meaning there are no quotas Theboard is directed to select or not select as many senior enlisted for continuation as they deem appropriatewithin the guidance provided in the precept Continuation of candidates with no documented substandardor marginal performance indicators in their record is presumed
The precept can be found on the Enlisted Continuation page under the Boards section of the NPC website
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MILLINGTON Tenn (NNS) -- Adjustments to the active duty and full time support (FTS) Aviation CareerContinuation Pay (ACCP) program were announced via Navy messages Feb 14
According to NAVADMINs 05512 and 05612 the ACCP program provides selected bonuses as anincentive to eligible pilots and naval flight officers (NFOs) through department head and commandmilestones
Fiscal year (FY) 2012 active duty department head retention bonus annual rates have changed from FY-11 in the following aviation communities and designators
Helicopter Sea Combat pilots $15000 per year Helicopter anti-submarine light pilotshelicopter maritime strike pilots $5000 per year EA-18G and EA-6B electronic air attack (VAQ) pilots $25000 per year E-2C carrier airborne early warning (VAW) and C-2 fleet logistics support (VRC)pilots $10000 per year VAW NFOs $10000 per year P-3C patrol (VP) NFOs $15000 per year EP-3 air reconnaissance (VQ [P]) pilots $15000 per year E-6A airborne communications (VQ [T]) pilots $15000 per year VQ (T) NFOs $15000 per year
FTS annual rates vary by community from $5000 to $25000 for squadron department headwing staffThe aviation commander command bonus has been removed
The Navy expects roughly 310 active duty and 75 FTS aviators to take advantage of the ACCP programthis year
Department head retention bonuses will be paid in equal annual installments Additionally the FY-12program continues to authorize the payment of five-year contracts one year prior to the completion ofthe active duty minimum service requirement (MSR)
Long-term applicants are eligible if their MSR expires in FY-12 or FY-13 Payment will begin when anofficer is within one year of completing their MSR
Active duty ACCP applications must be received before Aug 31 2012 FTS ACCP applications must bereceived before Sept 24 2012
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