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vy’s first-termers’ PRDs
match tour lengths
WASHINGTON, D.C. (NNS) - To create greater stability for first-
term sailors and to reduce the rate of turnover at commands, the
Bureau of Naval Personnel (BUPERS) is changing the rotation dates
of first-term sailors to match prescribed tour lengths for their ratings.
According to a new policy which will be effective July 1,1993, all
first-term sailors will have a Projected Rotation Date (PRD) that
conforms to their Prescribed Sea Tour (PST) orNominal ShoreTour
(NST) completion date. The PST and NST dates are the prescribed
time at a duty station, and are set for each community or rating to
meet manning requirements and establish equitable sea-shore rota-
tion.
In the past, first-term sailors were often transferred from their first
commands after the end of the first period of obligated service and
reenlistment.
As many as 80 percent of first-termers are not completing their
initial PST or NST, while the majority of second-tom and career
sailors complete normal tour lengths. ‘This creates unnecessary
personnel turnover and PCS moves, and sometimes gapped billets,
said Chief of Naval Personnel VADM R. J. Zlatoper.
“As the Navy continues to look for ways to work smarter, more
efficiently, and satisfy each sailor’s desires, it is apparent that first-
term sailors should be detailed as we detail careerists,” he explained.
He said the change will help the Navy maintain fair sea-shore
rotation for all sailors, while making sure that junior personnel
establish a solid foundation of professional experience in their rating
and service.
Along with the change in rotation date policy, BUPERS is giving
fest-term sailors more lead time to apply for reenlistment under the
Jlisted Navy Career Options for Enlistment (ENCORE) Program.
^The window has been expanded from nine to 12 months to give
sailors three more opportunities to be considered for reenlistment
and more time to make plans based on results of their requests. Each
month BUPERS ranks ENCORE requests, then assigns quotas and
recommends conversions based on the latest manning needs of the
Navy.
Together, these changes will mean that many first-term sailors
serving now will have their PRD extended beyond the End of Active
Obligated Service (EAOS) to match the end of their rating’s PST or
NStT This revised PRD will remain effective for those who reenlist
under ENCORE.
Sailors who do not apply for reenlistment under ENCORE, who
do not receive an ENCORE quota six months prior to EAOS, or who
decide not to use an ENCORE quota to reenlist will have their PRD
changed to EAOS dates, triggering a requisition to BUPERS to find
a replacement. If these sailors do receive an ENCORE quota later,
their PRD will be revised to match PST or NST again.
Details on these policy changes can be found in NAVADMIN
186/92, or contact PSD at ext. 2116/7.
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Navy expands exit benefits to officers
WASHINGTON, D.C. (NNS) - The Navy is expanding eligibility
for the Voluntary Separation Incentive (VSI) andSpecialSeparation
Benefit (SSB) Programs to include all active-duty lieutenants and
lieutenant commanders, with a few exceptions, on a first-come,
first-served basis.
VSI and SSB are financial incentive programs designed to encour-
age selected military personnel to leave the service voluntarily
before retirement. VSI is paid in an amount equal to 2.5 percent
es monthly base pay times 12, multiplied by the individual’s
irs of service. This amount is paid in equal installments, corn-
fencing upon separation from active duty, and on each separation
iniversary date for an amount equal to twice the number of years
of active duty service.
The second option, SSB, is a lump-sum payment made at the time
ofseparation. The amount is equal to 15percentofmonthlybasepay
times 12 multiplied by the years of service.
In October, the Navy offered VSI and SSB to officers for the first
time, butonly to lieutenant commanders “passed over” for0-5. With
the expansion of the offer to include almost all Navy 0-3s and 0-4s,
a totaTof over 13,500 officers are eligible to apply for separation
under one of these programs.
As before, BUPERS is stressing that participation in these pro-
grams is strictly voluntary, with no threat of involuntary separation
or reduction-in-force (RIF) action for those who decide to continue
their careers until eligible for regular retirement.
Applications for these programs must be received no later than
Dec. 31,1992. All separations are to be completed by March 30,
1993, and regular and reserve officers must complete a minimum
three-year reserve appointment in addition to any obligated reserve
service remaining.
Other details including information on transition benefits and as-
sistance for those selecting VSI and SSB, are explained inNAV AD-
MIN 189/92, or call PSD at ext. 2116/7.
New Navy female necktie available
WASHINGTON, D.C. (NNS) - The new female necktie is now
available at Navy Exchange Uniform stores. The necktie was
modeled after Marine Corps and Air Force tailored necktabs which
fit under the collar, and was approved two years ago by the Navy
Uniform Board, based on Navy women ’ s dissatisfaction with the old
bow-style neckties.
Contracting problems delayed the introduction of the govern-
ment-issue polyester/wool necktie by one year. The untailored,
bow-style necktie may be worn until further notice. Guidelines for
wearing the new tie are contained in the 1991 Uniform Regulations.
Locally, the Navy Exchange Uniform Shop soldout the first ship-
ment of new neckties, however, an order for more ties has been
placed with the Norfolk Navy Uniform Center.
* Air Force, Army mail-order uniforms
DALLAS (AFNS) - Air Force Service and Battle Dress Uniforms
are just two of the items available through the Military Clothing
Mail-Order Catalog.
The catalog, available in both an Air Force and Army edition, also
features boots, shirts, insignia, patches, socks, towels and accesso-
ries. Also included are size charts and procedures for individuals
who need to order non-standard sized items.
Catalogs are available by writing to Headquarters AAFES/PO-U,
P.O. Box 660202, Dallas, Texas 75266-0202, or by calling DSN
967-3206 or commercial (214) 312-3206. Orders should specify
either the Air Force or Army edition.
Car seat warning
DALLAS (AFNS) - Fisher Price has issued a warning that some of
its car seats built in 1991 and 1992 have belts which can become un-
fastened behind the seat, the Army and Air Force Exchange Service
announced.
Customers who purchased Fisher Price car seat models 9100 and
9101 are being asked to contact the manufacturer for free parts that
will make those models safer.
Also, some safety shields on seats built between May 1,1987, and
Oct. 30,1989, have defective buckles that make the shields difficult
to Latch.
Fisher Price officials urge customers with defective safety shields
to make sure the buckle is securely latched each time it is used, by
listening for a click and pulling on the shield. No injuries have
resulted from the defective seats, and officials said customers can
continue to use the seats while waiting for the replacement parts.
The manufacture date is located on a small v.’hite label on the upper
back of the seat.
The free replacement parts can be ordered by writing to: Con-
sumer Affairs, Fisher Price, 636 Girard Ave„ East Aurora, New
York 14052.
December 4,1992
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