COMNAVCRUITCOM VOL 5 (DEP)

Question 1

1. What major milestones must happen to a Future Sailor upon joining the Navy?

Answer 1

• 72 HR Indoc – Within 72 hrs of joining the Navy not to exceed 5 working days
• Initial Mentoring - Completed within 7 days of 72 hr Indoc
• Phone contacts – Must be 3 times a month
• Face to Face Contacts – Must be at least 2 times a month (1 DEP meeting and other mentoring contacts.)
• 30 Day – NRS LPO/LCPO will conduct a recertification and 30 day NIDT
• 7 Day – NRS LPO/LCPO conducts recertification 7 days prior to shipping
• 24 HR – Prior to shipping, a recertification and NIDT are completed
• 1 Week after shipping – Letter will be mailed to Future Sailor
• Parental contact – Parents will be contacted monthly until Future Sailor graduates RTC

Question 2

2. What is the purpose of the DEP program?

Answer 2

Maintain Future Sailors motivation throughout their time in DEP. Motivation serves to build commitment to the Navy while minimizing attrition. Central to this purpose is the Mentoring relationship established and maintained between the Recruiter and the Future Sailor. Additionally, to mentally and physically prepare Future Sailors for Recruit Training with the objective of reducing attrition. Inherent to this requirement is the ability to pass the Non Instrument Drug Test (NIDT) prior to shipping, voluntary participation in the Initial Fitness Assessment (IFA) and the encouragement of Future Sailors to provide quality referrals to Recruiters who can discuss Navy benefits and opportunities with these Prospects.

Question 3

3. How many DEP meetings per month is the CO, XO, CMDCM and R-OPS required to attend?

Answer 3

Minimum of 1 per month

Question 4

4. How many either face to face or telephone execs must the CO, XO, CMDCM, R-OPS, CR and ACR required to do per month?

Answer 4

Minimum of 10

Question 5

5. What is the minimum number of NRS visits the DLCPO is required to achieve?

Answer 5

1

Question 6

6. Who can grant the DLCPO exception to the 1 per month rule?

Answer 6

R-OPS in writing

Question 7

7. How many DEP meetings per month must a DLCPO attend?

Answer 7

Minimum of 2 per month

Question 8

8. How long must Turnover Audits be maintained by the DLCPO?

Answer 8

2 years

Question 9

9. Who is the most important person in the Chain of Command in relation to the DEP program?

Answer 9

The LPO/LCPO’s leadership role is critical to the success of the DEP. More simply put, no one is more important. The LPO/LCPO must be held accountable for what happens or doesn’t happen with their DEP pool.

Question 10

10. What section of the DEP Folder does the START guide go into?

Answer 10

Section 5

Question 11

11. Recertification’s?

Answer 11

Section 2

Question 12

12. What is one purpose of the 72 hr Indoc?

Answer 12

Helps to eliminate buyer’s remorse

Question 13

13. What is the purpose of the monthly mentoring contact?

Answer 13

To continue the mentoring relationship established at the 72 Hr Indoc. It provides the Recruiter with the time necessary to go over DEP PQS, verify Future Sailors enlistment eligibility, conduct physical fitness training and discuss referral prospecting.

Question 14

14. What shall happen at the Initial Mentoring Contact?

Answer 14

During the IMC, complete a DEP recertification, reemphasize the Navy’s Core Values and Drug Abuse Policy and initiate NIDT Drug Abuse Training Modules to be completed by the Future Sailor within one week.

Question 15

15. What is the minimum DEP attendance required by all NRS?

Answer 15

80% or higher

Question 16

16. DEP PQS tracking sheets shall be maintained for how long?

Answer 16

Completed DEP tracking sheets shall be retained for a period of 24 months and will be subject to inspection as part of the Command Inspection Program

Question 17

17. Is DEP PQS completion mandatory for all Future Sailors?

Answer 17

No. PQS completion/non completion must be documented in Section VI, Remarks, of the DD Form 1966/4

Question 18

18. When will Future Sailors be introduced to the Navy’s Fitness and Nutrition plan as well as the Navy’s Height/Weight Body Fat Requirements?

Answer 18

During the 72 Hr Indoc

Question 19

19. Who are the only personnel authorized to administer the PST?

Answer 19

Only NSW/NSO/AIRR Coordinators, contracted Mentors and CO designated PST Administrators approved by N3, trained and certified by NSW/NSO/AIRR Coordinators or contracted Mentors

Question 20

20. How often shall NSW/NSO candidates conduct PSTs to remain eligible for the program?

Answer 20

Every 45 days

Question 21

21. What happens if an NSW/NSO candidate fails the 14 day PST?

Answer 21

Must be reclassified into another rating

Question 22

22. Who and when can NSW/NSO candidates be authorized to run portions of the PST on a treadmill?

Answer 22

Due to seasonal weather conditions, the run portion of the PST can be administered on a treadmill upon approval of the NAVCRUITDIST CO.

Question 23

23. What is the purpose of the DEP Action Request (DAR)?

Answer 23

Used to notify the Chain of Command to any changes in a Future Sailors status, regardless of how insignificant

Question 24

24. How long does the Chain of Command have to act on a DAR?

Answer 24

Each member of the Chain of Command will act quickly on each DAR. In cases where disposition cannot be recommended within 2 working days, indicate the status and plan of action in the comments section and forward without final disposition

Question 25

25. What is the purpose of the DEP recertification?

Answer 25

The objective is early identification of issues that impact Enlistment eligibility. It is crucial that every effort must be

Question 26

26. When shall a DEP Audit be conducted?

Answer 26

If excessive attrition or excessive problems in the DEP pool occur or Turnover of a Recruiter, LPO/LCPO or DLCPO.

Question 27

27. How shall a DLCPO conduct a DEP Audit?

Answer 27

DLCPOs will conduct DEP Audits Face to Face with EVERY Future Sailor and complete a DEP recertification. The results of each interview will be documented in Rtools and on the DEP Recertification. A DEP Action Request (DAR) will be completed and forwarded via the Chain of Command for any relevant problems discovered.

Question 28

28. How long shall DEP audit results be retained for and who are they forwarded to?

Answer 28

Retained for 2 years and are forwarded to the CO

Question 29

29. What is the purpose of the DEP Exec screenings?

Answer 29

To measure DEP Program effectiveness, confirm that the Future Sailor is motivated about their decision to join the Navy, to verify that the Future Sailor is still eligible for their Enlistment and is ready to ship.

Question 30

30. What is the purpose of attrition analysis?

Answer 30

To identify the trends associated with attrition in order to develop a plan of action for minimal impact on mission success.

Question 31

31. Who will conduct monthly DEP and RTC attrition analysis?

Answer 31

The R-OPS will conduct a monthly attrition analysis of DEP and RTC attrition; results will be forwarded to the CO along with a recommended corrective action for review and approval

Question 32

32. If a Future Sailor refers an Officer accession, do they get promoted?

Answer 32

Yes. Promoted to E-2.

Question 33

33. Who is assigned primary responsibility for administration of the Recruiting Referral Recognition Program?

Answer 33

N3

Question 34

34. Who is the program manager?

Answer 34

N35

Question 35

35. How long do we keep the log for referral awards?

Answer 35

Maintain a file for all submitted Recruiting Referral Recognition Program documents for 3 years.

Question 36

36. How long do you have to submit a 5305/1 upon DEP in of a referral?

Answer 36

1 work day

Question 37

37. How can you extend the DEP time of a Future Sailor beyond 365 days?

Answer 37

NAVCRUITCOM (N3) may authorize DEP extension in the DEP program beyond 365 days. Extensions may be considered only in cases where the DEP member cannot meet all requirements to access onto active duty prior to the 365th day. Extensions are granted on a case by case basis and for the minimum appropriate period, normally no to exceed 30 days. Authority to grant DEP extensions may not be delegated below the level of NAVCRUITCOM.

Question 38

38. Who are the only Future Sailors authorized to go past 365 days in DEP without an ETP?

Answer 38

11S applicants joining in May, June or July may be placed in DEP for up to 15 months. Once a ship date is established in PRIDE, no other extensions past 365 days of the original DEP date without an exception to policy.

Question 39

39. Once the DLCPO is notified that a Future Sailor does not want to ship, how long do they have to contact the Future Sailor?

Answer 39

Up to 48 hours.

Question 40

40. Can a Future Sailor receive an RE code when administratively separated?

Answer 40

No

Question 41

41. How long shall attrite residuals be kept for?

Answer 41

6 years from date of discharge

Question 42

42. Who can approve telephonic reclassifications?

Answer 42

R-OPS

Question 43

43. How long must non-US citizens have to serve before they can apply for citizenship to Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agency?

Answer 43

1 year of honorable service

Question 44

44. Can you ship a Future Sailor who has dependents if the dependents only have a NUMI?

Answer 44

No