Performance key for active, reserve Senior Enlisted Continuation Board 5/19/2010
MILLINGTON, Tenn. (NNS) -- Established last year for active duty and full time support E-7 through E-9 personnel, this year's board will also include selected reserve and voluntary training unit personnel with at least 19 years of service and three years time in rate.
According to the message, certain records are exempt from review by the board. Examples include Sailors with approved fleet Reserve/retire dates effective on or before June 30, 2011; personnel selected for command senior chief/master chief, or limited duty officer/warrant officer programs; those selected for advancement during the FY-11 boards; personnel enrolled in the Safe Harbor program; and fleet, force and command master chiefs.
"This is a performance-based board," said Vice Adm. Mark Ferguson, chief of naval personnel. "We want to retain those master chief, senior chief and chief petty officers that demonstrate the ability to generate positive results and command success through team and personal performance. These Sailors are vital in setting the tone of the fleet and providing a positive model to sustain our high-quality force."
Documented misconduct and substandard performance are the primary reasons a Sailor would not be continued, according to the message. The board will primarily focus on the previous five years of performance and will be looking for the following factors: substandard performance of duty, declining performance, failure to maintain physical fitness assessment standards, detachment for cause, removal of security clearance, military or civilian conviction or non-judicial punishment and administrative or personnel action for misconduct.
In addition, board members will consider a member's ability to produce and foster well trained enlisted and officer teams while providing sound proactive solutions linked to command and Navy mission accomplishments.
To ensure complete consideration of a Sailor's career, the Navy message also emphasizes that each eligible member is responsible for ensuring their record is correct and up-to-date with their latest evaluations, awards and other appropriate information.
"Check your official military personnel file on BUPERS Online, by logging into BOL and clicking on Web-Enabled Record Review. Here, Sailors can see their records exactly as they will be seen by the selection board," said Kathy Wardlaw, director, Records Management.
If needed, candidates may communicate with the continuation board by submitting a board package. Selection board packages provide candidates the opportunity to submit any missing documentation. Packages must be post marked not later than Aug. 16.
Members not selected for continuation will transfer to the fleet reserve or retire no later than June 30, 2011.
Commanding officers with personnel not selected for continuation will be notified so they may personally and confidentially notify the members.
For more information, read the NAVADMIN at www.npc.navy.mil.
