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Comment by NavyDads Co-Admin, Gary on July 25, 2013 at 1:53pm

EXAM BIBLIOGRAPHY DETAIL

There have been a few questions on our forum about the lack of detail (chapter/page information) in some rating bibliographies, so this note will address that topic.

The Navy administers norm-referenced exams, which are designed to compare the rating knowledge of Sailors in the same rating and paygrade so a rank-ordered list can be created. However, most tests taken outside of the Navy are criterion exams (pass/fail), where a standard has to be met f...or qualification or a letter grade.

Due to the nature of Navy enlisted exams, detailed bibliographies would defeat the purpose of the exam which is to determine who are the most knowledgeable Sailors - NOT who are the best studiers.

Rating subject matter experts (SMEs) work with the NAC staff to develop exam bibliographies based on the questions loaded on an exam. The reference detail that lists pages, chapters, enclosures, etc., is determined by SMEs at an Advancement Exam Readiness Review (AERR).

There are many factors that are taken into consideration by SMEs when developing reference detail, but it's important to understand the purpose of the exam when you see your bibliography.

First, you have the same bibliography as everyone else in the same paygrade and rating. Some say it's equally unfair...

Bottom line: Sailors with the most rating knowledge, who truly know more about their rating than their peers, are best served by a bibliography that has the least amount of reference detail.

(N32)

Comment by NavyDads Co-Admin, Gary on July 25, 2013 at 9:20am

Nimitz Conducts Career Fair at Sea...

Story Number: NNS130723-07Release Date: 7/23/2013 9:29:00 AM
By Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Derek A. Harkins, USS Nimitz Public Affairs

USS NIMITZ, At Sea (NNS) -- Sailors aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) conducted a career fair on the ship's aft mess decks July 21.

"One of the Navy career counselors jobs is to provide information to the crew," said Chief Navy Counselor Dean Miller, a career counselor aboard Nimitz. "One of the most successful ways to accomplish that task is to hold a career fair. We floated the idea up the chain of command, who were receptive and supportive of this combined event, and were given the green light."

Volunteers for the event taught Sailors about opportunities to advance their careers through commissioning programs, educational opportunities and special assignments that include recruiting and instructor duties.

"If Sailors are interested in molding the future of the Navy as an instructor, I want to encourage them to do that," said Chief Electronics Technician Timothy Hoover, an administrative leading chief petty officer for the "Blue Diamonds" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 146 currently embarked with Nimitz.

Another opportunity Sailors had the chance to learn about was serving at Recruit Training Command (RTC), helping to mold newly recruited Sailors at the Navy's only enlisted boot camp.

"Depending on a Sailor's paygrade, serving as a recruit division commander (RDC) can help advance their career a lot," said Chief Yeoman Joel Campbell, a former RDC at RTC.
Sailors seeking to serve in special operations forces or in the explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) field were guided on paths they would need to take to be eligible for those duties.

"I really enjoy talking to the EOD guys," said Gunner's Mate 3rd Class Joseph Janelle, a Sailor who visited the career fair. "I've been trying for EOD. They're helping me out with that."

The event was conducted on a Sunday, with many of Nimitz' Sailors off duty for holiday routine. This allowed for many Sailors to take their time and visit multiple stations at the fair.

"There are two things that are a prime commodity for an aircraft carrier: time and space" said Miller. "We were able to nail down a space and a time that would maximize the use of talent on board and reach the majority of the crew. This was truly a combined effort."

Sailors from a variety of different ratings and paygrades advised the participants. These volunteers offered the participants pamphlets, instruction and advice.

"This is a nice forum for young Sailors wanting to do something beyond what they're doing here on the ship," said Hoover. "It helps them decide what they want for their future in the Navy."

With participation from Sailors with experience from many different opportunities and assignments, Nimitz' career fair provided the crew with information on how to make the most of their futures.

"We're allowing Sailors to benefit from the experience of people who have done certain jobs," said Hoover. "Holding career fairs like this in the Navy is important."

"Sometimes we tend to forget about taking time out of our schedule to talk about our careers because we are so focused on the mission," said Miller. "This career fair offered an opportunity to have subject matter experts provide answers to the crew. We wanted to highlight the incredible jobs the Navy has to offer when it is your time to roll to shore duty."

Nimitz Carrier Strike Group is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet Area of Responsibility conducting maritime security operations, theater security cooperation efforts and support missions for Operation Enduring Freedom.

Comment by NavyDads Co-Admin, Gary on July 24, 2013 at 11:30am

Active Duty CPO QUOTAS:
Cycle 218 FTS E7 Quotas are posted on NPC's website.
(N32)


RESERVE CPO QUOTAS:
Cycle 218 FTS E7 Quotas are posted on NPC's website.
(N32)

Comment by NavyDads Co-Admin, Gary on July 22, 2013 at 1:04am

SEPTEMBER ACTIVE DUTY ADVANCEMENT EXAMS
The Active Duty E4-E6 Navy-wide advancement exams scheduled for September will be held on the following dates:
E6 - 5 SEPTEMBER 2013
E5 - 12 SEPTEMBER 2013
E4 - 19 SEPTEMBER 2013
For more information on this advancement cycle, check NAVADMIN 116/13.
(N32)

Comment by NavyDads Co-Admin, Gary on June 26, 2013 at 4:29pm

Application Period Open for CNO's Rapid Innovation Cell...

Story Number: NNS130625-12Release Date: 6/25/2013 3:08:00 PM
From Navy Warfare Development Command Public Affairs

NORFOLK (NNS) -- The Navy is currently accepting applications for new members of the CNO's Rapid Innovation Cell (CRIC) for fiscal year 2014.

The CRIC was established in 2012 to provide junior leaders with an opportunity to identify and rapidly field emerging technologies that address the Navy's most pressing challenges. The CRIC capitalizes on the unique perspective and familiarity that junior leaders possess regarding modern warfare, revolutionary ideas, and disruptive technologies.

Navy Warfare Development Command (NWDC) manages the program and provides administrative and travel support.

CRIC members are volunteers from a cross-section of Navy communities. Participation in the CRIC is a collateral duty that does not require a geographic relocation or release from one's present duty assignments. Selection to the CRIC is based partly on a candidate's proposed project. Once a CRIC member's project is approved, the member remains in the CRIC to shepherd his or her project to completion.

CRIC candidates must have exceptional drive, passion and vision necessary to carry a project to completion. The burden of membership is high, but the rewards are even greater. CRIC members regularly meet with leading innovators in the government and civilian sector, and have access to flag-level sponsorship, funding and a support staff dedicated to turning a member's vision into reality.

Ideal CRIC candidates are officers O-3 and below, and enlisted members E-4 to E-6 transitioning to or currently on shore duty. Having an identified problem to solve with a rapidly implementable solution is desired, but not required. CRIC members generally commit about four days per month outside of their regular duties, participating in ideation events and managing their project. Because CRIC membership is project-based, length of membership depends on the duration of the individual's project, but should not exceed 24 months.

Current projects include 3-D printing, Google Glass integration (Sea Glass), crowdsourced wargaming, and new communication capabilities.

"We are looking for innovation minded personnel with a demonstrated ability to think and operate outside normal paradigms," said Rear Adm. Terry B. Kraft, commander, NWDC. "The CRIC was established to give our junior 'disruptive thinkers' a safe haven to mature nontraditional solutions until they can effectively demonstrate their value to the fleet."

The application period is open to July 31, 2013. Nominations forms and further information are available at https://www.nwdc.navy.mil/ncfi/cric/default.aspx.

Candidates will be announced no later than September 1, 2013. Membership start dates will be staggered throughout the fiscal year; as current members rotate back to sea duty or complete their projects, new members will be added. Verified command support is required for membership.

For more news from Navy Warfare Development Command, visit www.navy.mil/local/nwdc/.

Comment by NavyDads Co-Admin, Gary on June 24, 2013 at 6:58pm

FY14 Senior Chief Results...

Comment by NavyDads Co-Admin, Gary on June 15, 2013 at 11:02am

NAVY EXAMS ARE NOT PASS/FAIL, BUT IT IS POSSIBLE TO FAIL...

Navy-wide Advancement Exams (NWAE) are designed to create a distribution of scores so candidates can be rank-ordered. The purpose of the exam is not to pass or garner a certain score to show a level of knowledge, the exam is designed so the Navy can determine where a Sailor stands in comparison to his/her peers taking the same test, in the same paygrade and rating. In other words, the test determines how much you know about your rating's occupational standards compared to your peers. The raw score (total number of questions answered correctly) is used to calculate the standard score (20-80), which is a numeric representation of your standing among all other test takers. An 80 indicates the candidate(s) with the highest raw score. However, to pass the advancement exam, you will need to have a raw score of at least 49 for E4, 55 for E5 and 61 for E6 and E7. Currently, all enlisted advancement exams have 175 questions.
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Comment by NavyDads Co-Admin, Gary on May 31, 2013 at 11:18pm

Career Navigator Goes Online...

Comment by NavyDads Co-Admin, Gary on May 24, 2013 at 10:49am

Cycle 092 (Feb 2013) "Reserve" E4-E6 Advancement Results:
http://www.slideshare.net/NETPDTC/092-e4-e6

Comment by NavyDads Co-Admin, Gary on May 22, 2013 at 6:30pm

Special Programs: Think Equal Opportunity Advisor...

Story Number: NNS130522-19 Release Date: 5/22/2013 12:45:00 PM
By By Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Andrea Perez, Navy Personnel Command Public Affairs Office

MILLINGTON, Tenn. (NNS) -- Sailors looking to enhance their career by working outside their rate should consider becoming an Equal Opportunity Advisor (EOA), Navy leaders said May 22.

"Equal opportunity advisors play a vital role in the Navy's ability to maintain operational readiness and accomplish its mission," said Senior Chief Sonar Technician (Surface) Mark Vandervort, EOA detailer, Navy Personnel Command (NPC).

According to MILPERSMAN 1306-917, EOAs can stimulate a free-flow of communication at all levels within a chain of command, making them an invaluable asset to the Navy.

Vandervort says EOAs are command climate experts who strengthen a chain of command by keeping leadership aware of any equal opportunity related issues as well as procedures and practices that may affect the mission, readiness, welfare and morale of Sailors.

"Those commands that can capitalize on their Sailor's skill sets are those that perform the best," said Vandervort. "As the command climate expert, it is the EOA's responsibility to assess the command climate and determine not only what is working right within a command, but also identify potential barriers that may prohibit Sailors from achieving their full potential."

Sailors in pay grades E-6 to E-9 may be eligible to apply for EOA duty after being interviewed by an EOA.

To become an EOA, Sailors must earn the 9515 Equal Opportunity Advisor Navy Enlisted Classification (NEC) by attending the Defense Equal Opportunity Management Institute (DEOMI) at Patrick Air Force Base in Cocoa Beach, Fla.

"The EOA course is intense but rewarding," said Vandervort. "The training not only provides students with the tools required to be an EOA, but also provides them with a variety of tools that will allow them to grow as leaders."

The 12-week EOA course provides training in gender communications and cultural awareness, socialization, conflict management, complaints processing, interpersonal communications, and many other topics.

"EOAs ensure Sailors are being treated fairly and with the dignity and respect with which all Sailors should expect to be treated. When utilized correctly, the EOA can be an integral member of the command's leadership team," said Vandervort.

EOAs are assigned to major shore commands, nuclear aircraft carriers, amphibious assault ships and training commands.

A complete listing of eligibility requirements can be found in MILPERSMAN 1306-917. Sailors who meet the requirements and would like to apply for EOA duty should request release to Special Programs by submitting a completed NAVPERS 1306/7 to their rating detailer prior to entering their normal detailing window.

The required obligated service for an EOA tour is 36 months, and members selected are required to complete two full consecutive EOA tours, one sea and one shore.

Special Program detailers assign Sailors to more than 20 special programs Navy-wide, including Recruit Division Commander duty and recruiting duty, service on the USS Constitution or the USS Arizona Memorial, and assignment to the Blue Angels or the Navy Ceremonial Guard. MILPERSMAN 1306-900 contains a complete list of special programs available.

For more information, visit the EOA Web Page on the NPC website at www.npc.navy.mil/ENLISTED/DETAILING/SHORESPECIALPROGRAMS/Pages/EOAS...

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