Detailers Describe Detailing Process...

Story Number: NNS140319-20Release Date: 3/19/2014 11:19:00 PM
From Navy Personnel Command Public Affairs

MILLINGTON, Tenn. (NNS) -- Sailors need to take charge of their own careers, educate themselves, and understand that detailers are their advocates, Navy officials said March 19.

"No one cares any more about your career than you do. Make yourself smart and knowledgeable on the latest NAVADMINS and any changes or updates to the MILPERSMAN," said Senior Chief Mass Communication Specialist (EXW) Tom Jones, lead Mass Communication Specialist detailer. "You can find those on NPC's website. Be an informed consumer!"

Sailors communicate their desires to detailers through the Career Management System - Interactive Detailing (CMS-ID). CMS-ID is a web-based tool that enables enlisted Sailors to research and apply for jobs and communicate their career goals to career counselors and detailers. Sailors can log into CMS-ID at https://www.cmsid.navy.mil/.

"Remember to communicate with your detailer and keep your information in CMS-ID up-to-date and current, including communicating your preferences - what are you looking to do and where are you looking to serve in your next assignment," said Jones.

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. The detailing process is constantly under review and enhancements are made when necessary. NAVADMIN 058/14 was recently released that affects the detailing process.

"Every Sailor is unique, and each circumstance is different," Jones said. "Detailers are the Sailors' advocate and we take in to consideration everything we can to ensure we are providing the right 'fit' for each billet advertised on CMS/ID. We evaluate each Sailor's professional milestones and take into consideration a Sailor's personal aspirations and stated preferences. There are a number of variables unique to each and every one of us in the Navy - from our personal situations: whether we're single, married, dual-military couple, single parent, same-sex spouse, EFM family members, whatever - to our professional standing: does a Sailor have the proper qualifications for that particular job, or do they require training; is a Sailor a roller to sea duty or shore duty; will this be the best job for the Sailor and is this the best Sailor for the command; etc. For two equally qualified Sailors, we would give selection preference to the one that was ranked higher during the gaining command's review/comment phase."

Detailers won't assign Sailors to advertised jobs until after the close of the CMS-ID application phase, during the detailer selection phase. Sailors may log into CMS-ID any time after the detailer selection phase to see if they have been selected for orders.

"When a detailer has selected a Sailor for a billet, a notification is sent to that Sailor, through CMS/ID, to the email addresses provided in a Sailor's personal contact information profile. That's why it's so important that Sailors to keep their CMS-ID profile updated with their current work and personal email addresses," Jones said. "This is when a Sailor is 'posted' to the billet. Once a Sailor has been selected, then posted to the billet, the order writing process begins, ultimately ending in the Sailor receiving a set of orders."