***APRIL 2025 UPDATES***

Please review the updated March HM Community Health Slides and NEC Snapshots for the Active Component (AC). Our total inventory DECREASED by 16 Sailors from last month. We remain undermanned at 89.9%. All Corpsmen should consider earning an NEC! Maximize your time and effort, double down with an eligible C-School and earn a Civilian Certification, Associate, or Bachelor Degree in parallel! 

Current policy allows nearly a blanket approval for Sailors to apply to Navy commissioning programs. In an effort to reduce the wait time for your sailors to build packages, we are implementing the attached “Conditional Release Approval Memo” for the listed programs ONLY. 
*** No 1306 for conditional release required! *** Sailors looking at applying to programs not listed (e.g. HPSP, HSCP, Public Health) will still be required to submit a 1306 for conditional release.

C-School Opportunities

See the attached USU CAHS Brochure and take a look at the NEC Snapshot, if it’s in RED, follow the CANTRAC and apply! Other than Certs and Degrees, many offer Reenlistment Bonuses, Accelerated Advancement, STAR promotions, and several platform advantages! 
    
    •Selective Reenlistment Bonuses for HM NECs can be found under Current SRB Award Levels. 
    ** EXCEPTION TO POLICY HAS BEEN APPROVED FOR OBLIGATE-TO-TRAIN! See OTT ETP Memo! **
    •Sea Duty Incentive Pay Rates for Submarine, Surface, Dive, Recon Independent Duty Corpsman and Behavioral Health Techs
     can be found at SDIP RATE CHART.     
    •Special Duty Assignment Pay for particular skillsets can be found at SDAP Information.​
    •STAR Program Opportunities for HM NECs can be found under Career Schools List / STAR Program. 

For more specific questions regarding “C” Schools, contact HM1 James Strong at james.strong25.mil@us.navy.mil.
When submitting C-School packages:
    • Submit packages to ASKMNCC.FCT@navy.mil
    • Subject: “PERS-407 C-School ICO HM3 Joe Sailor NEC LXXA”
    • Address the “TO” line on 1306/7 to “PERS-407 C-schools” 

Take control of your next tour! L27A (Dive Med Tech) is still offering choice of orders with an approved L27A C-School application!!

NEC Archive Agreement

We are still offering the NEC Archive Agreement for X-Ray (L17A), Pharmacy (L22A), Surgical (L23A), and Laboratory (L31A) technicians. The NEC Archive agreement allows Sailors to earn an NEC, complete two consecutive tours, and then archive the NEC. This is agreement is only available to new members taking C-Schools. If you are interested in taking advantage of this program, contact our office at hm_ecm@navy.mil. NOTE: This is not a “grandfather” program for those already serving in those NECs this is only for new applicants. See PDF link and contact HM ECM office at HM_ECM@navy.mil for example.
 

C-WAY 

As of 28 February 2024, all CWAY requests are completed via MNA. Do not send requests to askmncc@navy.mil. For more specific questions, reach out to career_waypoints@navy.mil.

OBLISERV

My Navy Assignments will now automatically submit an OBLISERV authorization request for Sailors applying to eligible jobs while in their negotiation window. CCC’s must monitor the OBLISERV Tracker for Sailors in their AOR and update their intentions in MNA. Visit: www.mynavyhr.navy.mil. NAVADMIN 277/23 outlines the indefinite extension of the higher tenure (HYT) Plus Pilot Program to improve Navy retention and Fleet readiness. Sailors nearing HYT are encouraged to contact their detailer for a valid billet; HYT (EDLN date) will be adjusted to OBLISERV on their orders. All other HYT request will be considered on a case-by-case basis. 

To retain Sailors, we are taking the following actions:
1) Sailors will not be released earlier than their SEAOS for Fleet Reserve/Retirements or out Navy Officer programs (e.g., Army, Air Force, Marine). NAVADMIN 142/22 “Early Separation Cancellation” Service commitments will be fulfilled.
2) Conversion opportunities/questions to other ratings need to be vetted by the ECM Office 13-15 months prior to PRD and/or SEAOS. Contact HMCS Kevin Sadler directly at kevin.r.sadler.mil@us.navy.mil.
3) Open for PACT Sailors and convert-in from other ratings.
4) Open for RC to AC. Contact HMCS Jamarh Dixon at jamarh.dixon.mil@us.navy.mil for more information.
5) HM SELRES questions, please reach out to HMCS Megan Daniel at megan.m.daniel3.mil@us.navy.mil.