BUPERSINST 1430.16F (WITH CHANGE-1) Flashcards
BUPERSINST 1430.16F (WITH CHANGE-1)
ADVANCEMENT MANUAL FOR THE
ADVANCEMENT OF ENLISTED PERSONNEL OF U.S. NAVY AND U.S. NAVAL RESERVE
Which ranks will personnel automatically advance to without local action so long as they meet the minimum time in rate (TIR) requirements?
E2 and E3
What are the competitive examinations used as a part of that E4 through E7 advancement candidates take?
FMS
What does advancement to E7, E8, and E9 require?
Selection board
Which advancement candidates are designated SBE on the basis of their CO/OIC recommendation and their TIR eligibility?
E8 and E9
What convenes the annual selection boards?
Chief of Naval Personnel (CHNAVPERS)
How often are Special Boards normally held, or as required, to consider any member who was eligible but not properly considered by the last regular board?
Annually
How many months after the regular board convened do applicants have to submit a request for a special enlisted selection board to NAVPERSCOM?
9
What is the sole approval authority for convening special enlisted selection boards?
CHNAVPERS
Which selection board requires E6 personnel to pass the E7 advancement-in-rate examination prior to submitting a package?
LDO
Which instruction provides information on the selection of senior enlisted personnel for promotion to commissioned officer status?
OPNAVINST 1420.1A
What is responsible for developing, publishing, and distributing Navy-wide advancement-in-rate examinations for the purpose of testing and rank-ordering personnel who are qualified for advancement?
NETPDTC
No later than how many days prior to the first AEDC will NETPDTC publish a quarterly schedule with the exact dates of upcoming AEDCs?
120
How many SME’s will usually be designated by NPDC to participate in the rating AEDC?
6
No later than how many days prior to the scheduled AEDC should SME nominations be received by NETPDTC?
45
Approximately how long prior to the commencement of the AEDC will NETPDTC provide accounting data and arrange lodging for the SME’s?
2 weeks
How many years for most ratings are Topic/Sub-topic Subject/Sub-Subject Matrixes planned out?
2
What is the most important advancement eligibility requirement?
CO/OIC recommendation
How many months is the TIR requirement for advancing from E1-E2?
9
How many months is the TIR requirement for advancing from E2-E3?
9
How many months is the TIR requirement for advancing from E3-E4?
6
How many months is the TIR requirement for advancing from E4-E5?
12
How many months is the TIR requirement for advancing from E5-E6?
36
How many months is the TIR requirement for advancing from E6-E7?
36
How many months is the TIR requirement for advancing from E7-E8?
36
How many months is the TIR requirement for advancing from E8-E9?
36
What publication defines the path of advancement?
NAVPERS l8068F
What form should be used to enter the actual designation date for rating conversions in the same paygrade?
NAVPERS 1070/604
Which MILPERSMAN article contains guidance on personnel designations other than those graduating from “A” school?
MILPERSMAN 1440-050
What contain procedures for establishing eligibility for entry into closed/open ratings with regards to Rating Entry for General Apprentices (REGA) and Career Reenlistment Objectives (CREO), and Enlisted Career Management Objectives (ECMO) ALNAVRESFORs for drilling Navy Reservists?
NA V ADMINs
How long prior to selection board convening must personnel who are Selection Board Eligible submit for a change of rating in order to receive a review by the selection board in the new rating?
1 month
MILPERSMAN 1440-010 along with which other article contain the methods for changing from one path of advancement to another?
1160-090
What authority is required to participate in Navy-wide examinations for change in rating?
NAVPERSCOM (PERS-811/812)
Which type of alien has been lawfully admitted to the U.S. for permanent residence under an immigration visa?
Immigrant alien
How many years is the naturalization residency requirement reduced down to after 3 years of honorable service in the U.S. Armed Forces?
3
Which MILPERSMAN article contains naturalization instructions for servicemembers?
MILPERSMAN 5352-010
Which type of aliens are defined as other than immigrant aliens?
Foreign nationals
Which valid certificate must all ACs possess?
FAA 7220-1
Which instruction contains PC (*Note: PC’s don’t exist anymore so this would probably be LS’s) rating entry requirements?
OPNAVINST 5112.6C
Reserve personnel in what status are NOT eligible for participation in a Navy-wide advancement examination?
Records Review
Except for Fleet Reservists recalled to active duty, E6, E7, and E8 members who have submitted formal written requests for transfer to the FLTRES are ineligible for further advancement consideration, unless the request is mandated by what?
HYT
Which mobilized personnel are not required to complete the LDP requirement for advancement due to the limited duration of active duty?
Individual Ready Reserve (IRR)
Which MILPERSMAN article designates that non-designated personnel who have an “A” school request approved are not authorized to participate in an advancement examination for any other rating?
MILPERSMAN 1440-050
Personnel in what paygrades that are ordered to a Class “A” school incorporating a lengthy course of instruction shall be converted in rating at an equal paygrade after successful completion of the basic or A-1 phase of that course of instruction?
E1 through E5
Which date is the advancement candidate’s Service in Paygrade (SIPG) computed for advancement purposes?
TED
What does the Department of Defense (DOD) prescribe as the minimum active service a person must have to compete as a regular candidate for advancement?
TAFMS
What is the date from which an advancement candidate’s total service in paygrade is considered to have commenced for the purpose of computing advancement eligibility for the next higher paygrade?
TIR
What is defined as those members not under a Navy contract at time of reentry to naval service or Navy Reservists attached to the IRR?
Break in service
A break in service of what duration for NAVETs returning to active duty or to Drilling Reserve in the same paygrade held at discharge, release, or transfer to the IRR will have an adjusted TIR date?
24 hours
Lost time exceeding how many days as a result of an unauthorized absence, sick-misconduct, misconduct, or confinement is not creditable in computing service in paygrade?
15
What paygrades (one paygrade only) do COs/OICs have the authority to reinstate members to anytime after reduction in rate, without referral to higher authority?
E2 or E3
What holds the only reinstatement authority to reinstate E4 through E6 paygrades?
NAVPERSCOM (PERS-811/812)
Up to what amount of the required TIR for Sailors in paygrades E5 and E6 who received an Early Promote promotion recommendation on their most recent observed periodic evaluation in their current paygrade can be waived by COs/OICs?
1 year
For up to how many consecutive examination cycles covered by the most recent observed periodic evaluation report can CO’s authorize Early TIR waivers?
2
How long must personnel have served as an E6 prior to participation in the E7 examination for LDO purposes?
1 year
Who is responsible for worksheet preparation for each candidate participating in the Navy-wide advancement cycle (E4 through E7) including LDO Program candidates?
Educational Service Office (ESO)
At least how long prior to the scheduled examination should ESO’s prepare worksheets for eligible candidates?
1 month
Approximately how many days prior to the scheduled examination date should the ESO review each advancement exam candidates worksheet?
10
What is the maximum number of award points authorized for E6 advancement exam candidates?
12
How many award points is a Medal of Honor worth when calculating the FMS for E4-E6 advancement exam candidates?
10
How many award points is a Navy Cross worth when calculating the FMS for E4-E6 advancement exam candidates?
5
How many award points is a Distinguished Service Medal or Cross worth when calculating FMS for E4-E6
advancement exam candidates?
4
How many award points is a Silver Star Medal worth when calculating FMS for E4-E6 advancement exam candidates?
4
How many award points is a Legion of Merit worth when calculating FMS for E4-E6 advancement exam candidates?
4
How many award points is a Distinguished Flying Cross worth when calculating FMS for E4-E6 advancement exam candidates?
4
How many award points is a Navy and Marine Corps Medal worth when calculating FMS for E4-E6 advancement exam candidates?
3
How many award points is a Bronze Star Medal worth when calculating FMS for E4-E6 advancement exam candidates?
3
How many award points is a Purple Heart worth when calculating FMS for E4-E6 advancement exam candidates?
3
How many award points is a Defense Meritorious Service Medal worth when calculating FMS for E4-E6 advancement exam candidates?
3
How many award points is a Meritorious Service Medal worth when calculating FMS for E4-E6 advancement exam candidates?
3
How many award points is an Air Medal (Strike/Flight) worth when calculating FMS for E4-E6 advancement exam candidates?
3
How many award points is a Joint Service Commendation Medal worth when calculating FMS for E4-E6 advancement exam candidates?
3
How many award points is a Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal worth when calculating FMS for E4-E6 advancement exam candidates?
3
How many award points is an Executive Letter of Commendation worth when calculating FMS for E4-E6 advancement exam candidates?
2
How many award points is a Joint Service Achievement Medal worth when calculating FMS for E4-E6 advancement exam candidates?
2
How many award points is a Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal worth when calculating FMS for E4-E6 advancement exam candidates?
2
How many award points is a Combat Action Ribbon worth when calculating FMS for E4-E6 advancement exam candidates?
2
How many award points is a Gold Life Saving Medal worth when calculating FMS for E4-E6 advancement exam candidates?
2
How many award points is a Good Conduct Medal (Navy or Marine Corps) worth when calculating FMS for E4-E6 advancement exam candidates?
2
How many award points is a Navy Reserve Meritorious Service Medal worth when calculating FMS for E4- E6 advancement exam candidates?
2