IC

KNOWING YOUR WINDOW AND TIMELINE

More than 15 Months to PRD:

• Research Sea/Shore flow and Special Programs. Submit extension requests now. Note that extensions cannot be approved if a prospective relief has already been identified for your billet.

• Submit Back-to-Back Sea requests if desired (MILPERSMAN 1306-141). Submit a 1306 to flag your record for separation if you intend to get out at your EAOS.

• Check the MNA Schedule for your specific phases based on your PRD. Update your MNA contact info and your resume.

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MYNAVY ASSIGNMENT (MNA) PREFERENCES AND RULES

• Application Count: Submitting zero applications signals you are open to any billet, which can lead to direct detailing (Needs of the Navy).
• Paygrade Alignment: You must apply in grade unless you are BBA A2P eligible.
• MNA Color Codes: Ignore the MNA color codes. Detailers look at your preference ranking, not the color match. Lacking an NEC does not automatically disqualify you.
• System Issues: If you cannot apply in MNA, your Command Career Counselor (CCC) can submit on your behalf. If they are unavailable, email your Detailer with your Preference Number, Command, and Billet Sequence Code (BSC).

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ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES (BBA AND CA2P)

• You do NOT have to be in your detailing window to apply for BBA. Once you are eligible, you can apply every month, even if you already have in-grade orders. BBA aligns your advancement directly to filling critical Navy billets, advancing you upon reporting to that ultimate duty station if selected.

• CA2P allows your current command to advance you to fill a vacant, higher-paygrade billet internally, avoiding the need to transfer. This is driven by your chain of command. If a vacancy exists at your current command, work with your CCC.

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CRITICAL DETAILING POLICIES

• Separating from the Navy: Submit a 1306 to match PRD to EAOS or flag your record for separation. Do not rely solely on a C-WAY intention to stop follow-on orders.
•  Refusing Orders (RTO): If selected for orders but you decide to separate, you must release an RTO message or submit a 1306 to unpost you from the billet.
• Sea/Shore Flow: If you owe sea time at your PRD (e.g., you have 24 months remaining of a sea tour), you must apply for sea duty.
•  EDD Adjustments: Detailers are required to adjust your Estimated Detachment Date (EDD) +/- 6 months to limit gaps at sea if a relief is not identified.
•  School Seats (NECs): You must be aligned to a billet that requires the NEC. Your command must verify placement, then request the seat from the Detailer.

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IC DETAILER CONTACTS

• E6 and Above Detailer: brad.s.mckay.mil@us.navy.mil
• E5 and Below Detailer: devin.t.bullitt.mil@us.navy.mil
• IC Detailer Group Distro: usn.mid-south.chnavpersmiltn.mbx.ic-detailer@us.navy.mil