RTTZUYUW RUEWMCS0001 1211645-UUUU--RUCRNAD. ZNR UUUUU R 081628Z MAY 14-------------------------------------------------- UNCLASSIFIED/ FM CNO WASHINGTON DC//N1// TO NAVADMIN INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC//N1// UNCLAS//N01910// NAVADMIN 103/14 MSGID/GENADMIN/CNO WASHINGTON DC/N1/MAY// SUBJ/ENLISTED EARLY TRANSITION PROGRAM// REF/A/MSG/CNO WASHINGTON DC/ 232134Z/23DEC08// REF/B/MSG/CNO WASHINGTON DC/212053Z/21APR11// REF/C/MSG/CNO WASHINGTON DC/301644Z/30NOV12// REF/D/DOC/BUPERSINST/11JUN10// REF/E/DOC/COMNAVPERSCOM/21JUL12// NARR/REF A IS NAVADMIN 369/08, ENLISTED EARLY TRANSITION PROGRAM ANNOUNCEMENT. REF B IS NAVADMIN 142/11, POLICY UPDATE AND EXPANSION OF ENLISTED EARLY TRANSITION PROGRAM. REF C IS NAVADMIN 359/12, SUSPENSION OF ENLISTED EARLY TRANSITION PROGRAM. REF D IS BUPERSINST 1900.8D, CERTIFICATE OF RELEASE OR DISCHARGE FROM ACTIVE DUTY (DD 214/DD 214C/DD 214WS AND DD 215). REF E IS MILPERSMAN ARTICLE 1910-102, SEPARATION BY REASON OF CHANGES IN SERVICE OBLIGATION (ACTIVE DUTY AND INACTIVE NAVY RESERVIST).// RMKS/1. This NAVADMIN announces changes to the Navy's Enlisted Early Transition Program (EETP). Refs (a) through (c) are hereby cancelled. Significant progress in balancing our enlisted force has been made and we are well positioned for future missions. In our efforts to keep the force in balance, we are reinstating the EETP with some modifications detailed herein. Voluntary separation of Sailors in targeted ratings, Navy Enlisted Classifications (NEC), Year Groups (YG) and paygrades will ensure continued balance and aligning of the force as necessary. 2. Effective immediately, qualified enlisted Active Component (AC) Sailors may submit requests for early separation as outlined in this NAVADMIN. This new version solidifies EETP as an ongoing program that is quota-controlled and tailored to reduce the requirement for non-voluntary force management measures, thereby allowing greater opportunity for Sailors desiring to stay Navy. EETP will now authorize early separation for eligible Sailors in competitive ratings up to 24 months prior to their extended Enlisted Active Obligate Service, or Soft EAOS (SEAOS). 3. EETP Criteria and Submission Guidelines: a. As the final EETP approval authority, the Enlisted Community Manager (BUPERS-32) will balance the requested date of separation of each EETP applicant against the needs of the Navy to ensure proper alignment with the current or future Fiscal Year resources, manning and community health. b. Available EETP quotas are identified by rating, paygrade, YG and NEC. A listing of available quotas is provided on the EETP webpage at http://www.public.navy.mil/bupers-npc/enlisted/ community/pages/eetp.aspx Quotas will be reviewed periodically and updated as required. Early separation will be granted on a first come first serve basis until all quotas have been exhausted. c. Qualified enlisted AC Sailors may submit requests for early separation to BUPERS-32, via their commanding officer (CO) up to 24 months prior to their SEAOS. When determining whether to positively endorse a Sailor's request, CO's must carefully weigh the rating and NEC manning of their unit, requestor's projected rotation date (PRD), inbound reliefs, projected operational schedule, etc. Commands recommending approval of early separation should not expect an immediate relief. Contact appropriate rating detailer to determine relief availability. d. CO's maintain final disapproval authority and need not forward any requests to BUPERS-32 that they do not deem supportable. e. Eligibility: early separation requests will not be approved for Sailors: (1) With existing Permanent Change of Station orders. (2) Identified to fill an individual augmentee assignment. (3) In nuclear ratings. (4) Assigned to a Department of Defense (DoD) area tour and who have not completed the DoD tour requirement, including Consecutive Overseas Tours or Overseas Tour Extension Incentive Program extensions for which a benefit has been received. Waivers to DoD area tour lengths will not be granted under this program. f. Sailors are reminded that requests to separate under EETP received by the ECMs will be handled on a case by case basis. Receipt alone of an EETP application does not guarantee approval. Other factors will be taken into consideration, to include Navy programs where the Sailor has agreed to serve additional obligated service, such as the Career Intermission Pilot Program. g. CO's may grant separation leave since this is an early release policy. However, permissive temporary duty is not authorized in conjunction with this program. h. Submission guidelines: requests for early separation from qualified applicants shall be submitted via NAVPERS 1306/7 (Enlisted Personnel Action Request) along with a signed NAVPERS 1070/613 (Administrative Remarks) to BUPERS-32 via encrypted e-mail to eetp(at)navy.mil via the Sailor's CO. Request must indicate desired separation date. Incomplete or unencrypted e-mail requests will be returned without action and will require resubmission. NAVPERS 1306/7 and 1070/613 are available via the EETP webpage. i. Advancement: Sailors who are approved for EETP will not be eligible for further advancement and should not participate in Navy Wide Advancement Exams or be nominated for any other programs that would lead to advancement after they have been approved for EETP. Cancellation of an approved EETP quota will not allow the Sailor to be retroactively eligible for any missed exams or establish eligibility for late exams. 4. Career Waypoint-Reenlistment (C-WAY-REEN): Sailors who are within their C-WAY-REEN application window and are approved for EETP will have their application status changed to reflect "Intends to Separate (ITS)" and any previous status provided will become obsolete. For Sailors outside their C-WAY-REEN application window and who have received an EETP approval, BUPERS-32 will update the Sailor's C-WAY-REEN Initial Action Required (IAR) application status, if and once the Sailor enters the C-WAY-REEN window, to an "ITS" status. Cancellation of an EETP request will require the Sailor to reapply in C-WAY-REEN for a reenlistment and/or conversion approval. EAOS extensions will not be approved solely for the purpose of reapplying in Career Waypoints (C-WAY). 5. Recoupment of an Enlistment Bonus (EB) or a Selective Reenlistment Bonus (SRB): Recoupment for the unserved portion of active-duty will be required for those who received such bonuses and who are separated early under authority of this NAVADMIN. 6. Benefits: a. Montgomery GI bill (MGIB) (chapter 30). Sailors Enrolled in the MGIB program, who are honorably discharged/released from active duty under this program, may be entitled to 1 month of MGIB Benefits for each full month served on active duty, up to a maximum of 36 months. Those discharged under this program who have served 20 months of a 2-Year term of service, or 30 months of a 3-year or greater term of service, may receive a full 36 months of MGIB benefits. This program does not authorize Sailors to enroll in MGIB if they previously declined MGIB or were not eligible for enrollment. b. Post-9/11 Veterans Education Assistance Act of 2008 (chapter 33). Sailors with a minimum of 90 aggregate days or more active-duty, beginning on or after 11 September 2001, may be eligible to receive benefits for approved education pursued on or after 1 August 2009. Full benefits may be available after 36 aggregate months of qualifying active-duty service and are pro-rated for those honorably discharged prior to completing 36 months of aggregate active duty. Additionally, Sailors who have an obligation as a result of transferring their Post-9/11 GI Bill entitlement to a family member must fulfill that obligation. If they choose to separate early under this program and have not completed the required obligation, VA will not pay benefits to the transferee and will recoup any benefits paid to the transferee. Visit http://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill/ for more information for further information. c. Veterans benefits. Those serving on active-duty for more than 180 days and who are separated under honorable conditions are normally eligible for all Veterans Affairs (VA) benefits, with the exception of VA home loan program benefits in which two years of active-duty service is required for eligibility. Voluntary early separation for Sailors with less than two years active-duty is a disqualifying factor for this benefit. Contact the local VA regional office for further information on benefits. Commands shall ensure a NAVPERS 1070/613 is signed stating the Sailor was briefed on the potential loss of VA benefits. 7. Preparation of DD-214, additional guidance contained in reference (d). a. Blk 23 (type of separation): release from active duty, transferred to the Naval Reserve, or Discharged, as applicable. b. Blk 24 (character of service): Honorable or General (Under Honorable Conditions), as applicable. c. Blk 25 (separation authority): Reference (e) and this NAVADMIN. d. Blk 26 (separation code): use one of the following separation Codes: 1) MCC - for Sailors who have not completed their initial 8-year Military Service Obligation (MSO) and are being released from active-duty and joining the Selected Reserve (SELRES). 2) KCC - for Sailor who have completed their 8-year MSO and will be discharged from active-duty. e. Blk 27 (reentry code): as warranted by service record. f. Blk 28 (narrative reason for separation): reduction in force. 8. NSIPS/DMRS. The following Navy loss codes shall be used: a. Released from active-duty with separation code MCC: 1) 942 for USN personnel with honorable discharge. 2) 943 for USNR personnel with honorable discharge. b. Discharged with separation code KCC: 1) 803 for USN personnel with honorable discharge. 2) 813 for USNR personnel with honorable discharge. 3) 842 for USN personnel with general (Under Honorable Conditions) discharge. 4) 853 for USNR personnel with general (Under Honorable Conditions) discharge. 9. Commands are responsible for ensuring Sailors separating under this program meet all transition requirements. There is no separation incentive offered in conjunction with this early release. Monetary transition benefits are not paid to those separating under this program. 10. Cancellation. Requests for cancellation of an approved EETP separation will be considered on a case by case basis by BUPERS-32. Requests should be submitted on NAVPERS 1306/7 via encrypted e-mail to eetp(at)navy.mil. 11. Points of contact: a. MGIB benefits questions: Navy's GI bill programs branch at (866) 827-5672, ext. 4258, or e-mail mill_gibill(at)navy.mil. b. EB or SRB recoupment questions: PERS-811 at (901) 874-3215/DSN 882 or EETP website at http://www.public.navy.mil/bupers-npc/enlisted/community/ pages/eetp.aspx c. Process or submission questions: EETP Program Manager, BUPERS-32 at (901) 874-2356/DSN 882 or e-mail at EETP eetp(at)navy.mil. d. Navy personnel can also contact the Navy Personnel Command Call Center in Millington at 1(866) U-Ask-NPC, 1(866) 827-5672 or via e-mail, uasknpc(at)navy.mil with questions. 12. This message will remain in effect until superseded or cancelled, whichever occurs first. 13. Released by Vice Admiral W. F. Moran, N1.// BT #0001 NNNN