RLMM"Delayed Entry Program"

Question 1

What is the purpose of DEP?

Answer 1

The primary focus of DEP management is program oversight, administration and improvement. Effective DEP management will reduce the quantity of both surprise and normal attrition.

Question 2

What are the key attributes that lead to effective DEP management?

Answer 2

1) Motivation
2) Preparation
3) Eligibility
4) Referrals

Question 3

What is the purpose of the 72-Hour Indoctrination?

Answer 3

To eliminate buyer’s remorse and provide a good foundation for the Future Sailors relationships with the recruiters and during their time in DEP.

Question 4

Whose authorization is needed to conduct a 72-Hour Indoc after the 72 hour time period.

Answer 4

The DLCPO

Question 5

Who must accompany a new recruiter on their initial 72-hour indoctrination?

Answer 5

The DLCPO or the RinC

Question 6

What is the lifecycle of a Future Sailor?

Answer 6

1) Processing Day
2) 72-Hour Indoctrination
3) Initial mentoring contact
4) DEP meeting
5) In person mentorship contact
6) 3 Phone Contacts
7) 90 day exec
8) 60 day exec
9) 30 day exec (done by DLCPO)
10) 7-Day Exec
11) 24-Hour exec
12) Shipping day

Question 7

What is the purpose of the DEP meeting?

Answer 7

Prepare the Future Sailor for RTC and produce referrals.

Question 8

What is the minimum DEP meeting attendance?

Answer 8

80%

Question 9

What is a DEP-Flex Event?

Answer 9

An event scheduled by the RinC for Future Sailors who could not attend the regularly scheduled DEP meeting. All efforts must be made to encourage Future Sailors to attend DEP Meeting.

Question 10

When are DEP audits conducted?

Answer 10

DLCPO’s will conduct DEP audits whenever there is a sign of excessive losses or excessive problems in the DEP pool, and when a turnover of the recruiter, RinC, or DLCPO occurs. Additionally, DEP audits may be directed by the CO or CR.

Question 11

What is a DEP Turnover?

Answer 11

A full inspection of the DEP, including face-to face interviews with each Future Sailor, must be conducted as part of the DLCPO or RinC turnover.

Question 12

What is a DEP Custody Turnover?

Answer 12

A face-to-face Future Sailor turnover between recruiter. Turnover will occur 30 days prior to the recruiter’s transfer.

Question 13

What is the purpose of a Loss Analysis?

Answer 13

The primary purpose of loss analysis is to identify attrition and roll-out trends in order to develop a plan of action for minimal impact on mission success.

Question 14

When are DEP Executive Screenings conducted?

Answer 14

Conducted by the DLCPO and RinCs 90 days, 60 days, 30 days, 7 days, and 24 hours prior to Future Sailor ship dates.