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SecNav Directs Inspection of ALL Navy Workplaces NLT 12 July
ALNAV 038/13 directs Navy leaders perform a comprehensive visual inspection of all DON workplaces to ensure they are free from materials that create a degrading, hostile, or offensive work environment. All inspections must be completed NLT 28 June, and results reported to SecNav NLT 12 July. Check out the ALNAV at www.npc.navy.mil for more information. Application Phase Opening for PCS Orders
The Career Management System Interactive Detailing (CMS/ID) application phase, for Sailors in their permanent change of station (PCS) orders negotiation window, will take place June 13 - June 25 until 5 a.m.
Confidential Communications to Chaplains: You Hold the Key
Sailors have the right and privilege to confidential communication with a Navy chaplain; Chaplains have the obligation and responsibility to protect and guard the confidential communications disclosed to them; and commanders honor and support this unique, confidential relationship. Visit www.chaplain.navy.mil for more info on your right to confidential communications with your chaplain. CPPD Courses Can Result in College Credit
The American Council on Education (ACE) recommends college credits for several CPPD courses, including Personal Development Instructor Skills Training (grants NEC 9518), Navy Instructor Training Course (grants NEC 9502), and Master Training Specialist. To take advantage of ACE recommended credits, visit the nearest Navy College Office or call the Virtual Education Center at 1-877-838-1659 .
Navy Leader Planning Guide Fitreps and Evals Due
July 15 - E-3 (All)
July 15 - E-2 (All)
July 15 - E-1 (All)
July 31 - O-6 (All) July Mid-term Counseling Due
O-3 (All) Boards convening:
June 10 - Transfer/Redesignation #2 (PERS 8)
June 11 - Active Chief Warrant Officer 3(PERS 8)
June 11 - Active Chief Warrant Officer 4(PERS 8)
June 11 - Active Chief Warrant Officer 5(PERS 8)
June 13 - Reserve Chief Warrant Officer 3(PERS 8)
June 13 - Reserve Chief Warrant Officer 4 (PERS 8)
June 13 - Reserve Chief Warrant Officer 5 (PERS 8)
June 17 - Active E-7 (PERS 8) July 17 - Supply Corps CDR Operational/Command Ashore Screen (PERS 4412)
July 17 - Supply Corps Major Command Ashore Screen (PERS 4412)
July 18 - Active Duty Flying Chief Warrant Officer (PERS 43)
July 18 - 4th Qtr. Spot Promotions (PERS 8)
July 18 - 4th Qtr. Special (PERS 8)
July 22 - URL Specialty Career Path (SCP) (PERS 43)
July 23 - Test Pilot #2 (PERS 43)
This Week in Naval History 13 JUN 1939: First underway re-fueling test successfully concluded
On 13 June 1939, USS Saratoga (CV-3) and USS Kanawha (AO-1) completed a two-day underway refueling test off the coast of southern California. The test demonstrated the feasibility of refueling carriers at sea, a technique which was to prove vitally important to operations in areas where bases were not available. 14 JUN 1847: Second expedition against Tabasco, Mexico
On 14 June 1847, Commodore M.C. Perry conducted the second expedition against Tabasco, Mexico (also known also known as the Battle of Villahermosa). Towed up the the Tabasco River by steam vessels and under sniper attack, they eventually captured Villahermosa, the capital city of Tabasco, on 16 June. 15 JUN 1963: USS Mars (AFS-1) combat stores ship launched
On 15 June 1963, the combat stores ship USS Mars (AFS-1) was launched. She was the first of a new class of underway replenishment ships that combined the functions of the stores ship (AS), the stores issue ship (AKS), and the aviation supply ship (AVS). Following commissioning that December, Mars provided logistical support for the Vietnam War and remained in the Pacific after the war. She was decommissioned from naval service in 1993 then served with the Military Sealift Command until struck 2004. In June 2006, Mars was sunk as a target. 16 JUN 1953: USS Princeton (CVS-37) launched 184 sorties
On 16 June 1953, during the Korean War, USS Princeton (CVS-37) launched 184 sorties against enemy front-line positions, a new record for offensive sorties flown from a carrier during the Korean War in a single day.
17 JUN 1898: Law signed authorizing the Navy Hospital Corps
On 17 June 1898, President William McKinley signed into law a Congressional bill authorizing the establishment of the U.S. Navy Hospital Corps.
18 JUN 1812: War of 1812
On 18 June 1812, the United States declared war on Great Britain for impressment of Sailors and interference with commerce.
19 JUN 1944: Battle of the Philippine Sea
On 19 June 1944, the largest aircraft carrier action in World War II, the Battle of the Philippine Sea began. During that day, Task Force 58 battled four Japanese air raids, shooting down hundreds of enemy aircraft in what became known as the "Marianas Turkey Shoot". Also lost were two Japanese aircraft carriers, Shokaku and Taiho, sunk by torpedoes from USS Cavalla (SS 244) and USS Albacore (SS 218), respectively. The following day, with the Japanese in retreat, Task Force 58 attacked with a late afternoon strike that sank the Japanese carrier Hiyo and two oilers.
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Navy Secretary Describes Progress In Combating Sexual Assaults Release Date: 6/13/2013 1:59:00 PM By Jim Garamone, American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON (NNS) -- Navy Secretary Ray Mabus is not concerned about sexual assault in the service. He's angry.
The Navy has been taking steps for years to combat the scourge of sexual assault in the ranks, Mabus told the Defense Writers Group here this morning, and has two cultural barriers to break down.
The first culture that has to change is the "one that says this is OK, or that it is not really serious," he said. "The other is the mindset of a victim who says, 'I'm not going to report this, because nothing will happen. I won't be taken seriously, it won't be investigated, and it will hurt my career.'"
The Navy is aiming resources at where it has a problem, the secretary said. The Air Force has had a problem of sexual assault at basic training, he noted, and the Navy has had a problem at its follow-on schools.
"We've have put a lot of attention at our 'A' schools," he said.
As the service finds programs that work, Mabus said, officials export them to other commands. The "A" school initiatives started at Great Lakes, Ill., and have moved on to Navy schools in San Diego and Pensacola, Fla.
The Navy has been aggressive, the service's top civilian official said. "We're sending shore patrols out -- the first time in a long time we've done that," he added. "We're stressing bystander intervention."
The service also is continuing efforts to cut alcohol abuse, because a large number of sexual assaults have had an alcohol component, the secretary said.
Another area of focus zeroes in on what happens if an incident happens. "Is it reported? How quickly and how well do we respond?" Mabus said. "Is the command climate right for people to report?"
Tied to this is victim assistance, he added. How local officials help the victims in these cases is important to him, Mabus said.
Finally, investigation and prosecution is important to the Navy. Mabus has authorized more money to the Naval Criminal Investigative Service for more investigators and more resources.
"It was taking up to 180 days to investigate an incident," he said. "Initially, we think we can get this down to 80 days."
The Navy also is spending more to train its lawyers in these cases, the secretary said.
Measuring what works and what doesn't also is part of this effort, Mabus said. "Can we figure out what the best practices are?" he asked. "We're beginning to make some headway there."
Mabus said he thinks taking away a commander's right to overturn a conviction is long overdue.
"Right now, if you are convicted of sexual assault, you are referred to a board of inquiry to see if you'll be allowed to stay [in the service]," he said. The notion that "if you're convicted, you're out" is the way to go, he added.
The secretary said he looks at sexual assault as an internal attack that must be dealt with.
"We're finding pretty dramatic results in places like Great Lakes, where we've rolled out these programs," he said. "Our job is to get them fleetwide."
Application Phase Opening For PCS Orders Release Date: 6/12/2013 5:28:00 PM From Navy Personnel Command Public Affairs MILLINGTON, Tenn. (NNS) -- The Career Management System Interactive Detailing (CMS/ID) application phase, for Sailors in their permanent change of station (PCS) orders negotiation window, will take place June 13 - June 25 until 5 a.m.
CMS/ID is the web-based program enlisted Sailors use to review and apply for PCS orders seven to nine months from their projected rotation date (PRD). Sailors may access the site at https://www.cmsid.navy.mil or from the CMS/ID link at www.npc.navy.mil .
This is the first application phase for Sailors with a March 2014 PRD, the second application phase for Sailors with a February 2014 PRD and the last application phase for Sailors with a January 2014 PRD.
Eligible Sailors may review advertised billets in CMS/ID during the application phase and apply for up to five jobs, either directly using CMS/ID or through a command career counselor (CCC).
The application phase is typically about ten days, allowing Sailors time to review available jobs, research billets and discuss options with their family and chain of command before making applications before the application phase closes.
CMS/ID features a "Sailor Preference" section under the "Sailor Info Tab" where Sailors may rank duty preferences by type, command, location, platform and community, as well as indicate which special programs and schools they would like and leave comments for the detailer.
Detailers will always attempt to fill billets using a Sailor's desired selections first; however, Fleet readiness requirements are the guiding factor in filling billets. Detailers must also follow sea-shore flow guidelines outlined in NAVADMIN 361/12, so unless a Sailor requests Sea Duty Incentive Pay (SDIP) or the Voluntary Sea Duty Program (VSDP) to take consecutive sea duty orders, a Sailor up for shore duty should not be involuntarily assigned another sea tour. It may mean a Sailor hoping for shore duty in Hawaii or Washington may receive shore duty someplace else, where the need is greater.
A single set of sea billets, prioritized by U.S. Fleet Forces Command, and a single set of shore billets, prioritized by U.S. Fleet Forces Command and Bureau of Naval Personnel are advertised each application cycle as the Navy seeks to fill gaps at sea and place Sailors with the right experience levels and skill-sets into high-priority Fleet billets.
Some factors a detailer must weigh when matching Sailors to jobs include the Sailor's desires, qualifications, training availability, career progression and cost to the Navy.
Detailers won't assign Sailors to advertised jobs until after the close of the application phase, during the detailer selection phase. Sailors may log into CMS/ID anytime after the detailer selection phase to see if they have been selected for orders.
Sailors can learn more about CMS/ID from their CCC or access CMS/ID by selecting the CMS/ID link on the Navy Personnel Command website at www.npc.navy.mil . Confidentiality With Chaplains: Sailors Hold The Key Release Date: 6/6/2013 3:31:00 PM By Christianne M. Witten, Chief of Chaplains Public Affairs WASHINGTON (NNS) -- In a recent poll on Navy Personnel Command's website, 63 percent of 5,049 respondents did not believe that what they say to a chaplain is confidential, and 65 percent of 2,895 respondents believe that Navy chaplains are required to report certain matters to the command.
In light of these results and other anecdotal evidence, Chief of Chaplains Rear Adm. Mark L. Tidd saw an opportunity to roll out an official campaign to help educate service members, leadership and families across the Navy and Marine Corps on SECNAV Instruction 1730.9: Confidential Communications to Chaplains.
This policy was established on Feb. 7, 2008 to protect the sacred trust between an individual and a chaplain.
Per Navy policy, service members and families have the right and privilege to confidential communication with a Navy chaplain; Chaplains have the obligation and responsibility to protect and guard the confidential communications disclosed to them; and commanders honor and support the unique, confidential relationship between an individual and a chaplain.
Chaplains cannot be compelled by the command, medical professionals or others to disclose what a service member or family member shares in confidence.
"What you say to us stays between us, unless you decide differently- You hold the key," said Tidd. "That being said, chaplains will always assist in guiding an individual to the appropriate resources and will not leave an individual alone when the individual or others are at risk," Tidd added.
Chaplains serve as advocates to help individuals get the support needed to overcome the challenges they face before matters escalate. "This unique relationship between an individual and a chaplain can serve as a valuable safety valve to the commander to facilitate increased morale and mission readiness," said Tidd.
Given the continuing stigma service members associate with seeking help, chaplains offer Sailors, Marines and their families a safe place to talk, without fear or judgment.
"Confidentiality can be particularly important when a Sailor or Marine may feel they have nowhere to turn during a personal crisis, or if they're concerned about command involvement or an impact on their career," said Tidd.
In addition to a Message to the Fleet on confidentiality, the Chaplain Corps has established a resource page devoted to confidentiality on its website: www.chaplain.navy.mil. This page includes frequently asked questions, a fact sheet, a flyer, as well as a link to the policy.
"The Chaplain Corps is committed to caring for all with dignity, respect and compassion, regardless of an individual's beliefs, if any. One of the ways we do this is through confidentiality," Tidd said.
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Visit </br<>www.chaplain.navy.mil to learn more about Navy chaplains and confidentiality and to review the complete SECNAV Instruction 1730.9 on confidential communications to chaplains. CPPD Courses Recommended For ACE Accreditation Release Date: 5/2/2013 12:18:00 PM By Chief Mass Communication Specialist Jayme Pastoric, Center for Personal and Professional Development Public Affairs VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (NNS) -- The Center for Personal and Professional Development (CPPD) announced April 30 that the American Council on Education (ACE) now recommends college credits for four CPPD courses.
A team of academic experts evaluated the following CPPD activities and granted ACE recommended credits for: Task-Based Curriculum Development Course; and the Personal Development Instructor Skills Training, which grants Navy Enlisted Classification (NEC) 9518.
Both Navy Instructor Training Course, which grants NEC 9502 for Navy Instructor; and Master Training Specialist, were reaccredited.
According to the ACE website, the purpose of an installation site visit is to review and evaluate military training (courses) and experiences (occupations). The evaluation team analyzes materials, identifies learning outcomes, and recommends postsecondary credit based on its findings. CPPD Evaluations Manager Swanson Brown hosted and coordinated the team's visit to CPPD in February.
"An ACE credit review is a thorough process," said Brown. "Courses and examinations are reviewed by carefully selected teams of faculty evaluators from relevant academic disciplines. If the content, scope and rigor of the course or examination are equivalent to a college-level course, the teams recommend appropriate college credit."
According to the ACE website, ACE military reviews bridge the gap between professional military education and postsecondary curricula and provide parallels for the transfer of the service member's acquired learning to current college curricula. This facilitates access to academic degrees.
"Students can use these credit recommendations to satisfy general education or degree requirements or to demonstrate knowledge and proficiency in a particular subject," said Brown. "ACE credit recommendations are used as guidelines by colleges and universities, which make their own decisions about awarding credit. The minimum requirement is that the course we want evaluated must be at least 45 hours in length."
The benefits of ACE academic reviews for military training organizations are that they validate the quality of training, create an alignment and consistency in documenting training across the services and reduce Department of Defense tuition assistance funds.
"Having ACE recommend college credits for CPPD courses and curriculum development is a direct reflection of the hard work and dedication of the CPPD active duty and civilian team," said CPPD Command Master Chief Kenneth Schmidt. "Our team spends long hours refining each module of each course to ensure the information provided to the fleet is accurate and up to date. Sailors who pass these courses are not only receiving college credits, they take with them solid foundational teaching skills to implement at their command."
To take advantage of ACE recommended credits for a specific rating, Sailors should visit the nearest Navy College Office or Educational Service Officer to review their Joint Services Transcript (JST).
CPPD is responsible for providing a wide range of personal and professional development courses and materials, including General Military Training, Navy instructor training, alcohol and drug awareness program training, suicide and sexual assault prevention, bystander intervention, and personal responsibility classes.
CPPD's required leadership training is delivered multiple times throughout a Sailor's career via command-delivered enlisted leadership training material and officer leadership courses in a schoolhouse setting. CPPD also administers the Navy's voluntary education program, which provides Sailors with the opportunity to earn college degrees. CPPD additionally manages the United Services Military Apprenticeship Program (USMAP), which offers Sailors the opportunity to earn civilian apprenticeship certifications.
For more information about the Center for Personal and Professional Development (CPPD), visit: https://www.netc.navy.mil/centers/cppd/ .
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