UNCLASSIFIED// ROUTINE R 191728Z OCT 15 FM CNO WASHINGTON DC TO NAVADMIN INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC BT UNCLAS NAVADMIN 240/15 MSGID/GENADMIN/CNO WASHINGTON DC/N1/OCT// SUBJ/FY-16 AVIATION COMMAND RETENTION BONUS// RMKS/1. This NAVADMIN announces the continuation of the Aviation Command Retention Bonus (ACRB) in FY-16 for both Active Component (AC) and Full Time Support (FTS). The ACRB is designed to retain those aviation officers with the talent and command experience in critical warfighting mission areas. These O-5 commanding officers (CO) lead our naval aviation force today, and their skill set and leadership experience are essential to our Navys success in the future. 2. All officers in command of eligible units are encouraged to apply. Prospective COs become eligible to apply for the ACRB on the day they take command; eligibility to apply ends on the officers last day in command of the eligible unit. All eligible officers will be offered $36,000, paid in two installments of $18,000, in return for a commitment to remain on active duty as a naval aviator or naval flight officer through the end of their 22nd year of commissioned service, or for two years from the date of contract approval, whichever is later. 3. For specific details, eligibility, and application procedures visit the applicable Naval Personnel Command websites: For AC: http://www.public.navy.mil/bupers- npc/officer/Detailing/aviation/OCM/Pages/ACCP.aspx. For FTS: http://www.public.navy.mil/bupers- npc/officer/Detailing/fulltimesupport/Pages/Aviation.aspx. 4. Points of contact for AC are Ms. Melinda Weeden at (901) 874-3964/DSN 882 or via e-mail at melinda.weeden(at)navy.mil; Mr. Paul Boundy at (901) 874- 3947/DSN 882 or via e-mail at paul.boundy(at)navy.mil; and the ACCP Program Manager at (901) 874-3484/DSN 882 or via e-mail at acipandaccp(at)navy.mil. 5. Points of contact for FTS are LCDR Justin Collins at (901) 874-3605/DSN 882 or via e-mail at justin.collins(at)navy.mil; and LCDR Drew Helmreich at (901) 874-4146/DSN 882 or via e-mail at drew.helmreich(at)navy.mil. 6. This NAVADMIN will remain in effect until superseded or canceled, whichever occurs first. 7. Released by Vice Admiral W. F. Moran, N1.// BT #0001 NNNN UNCLASSIFIED//