UNCLASSIFIED// ROUTINE R 011955Z AUG 19 FM CNO WASHINGTON DC TO NAVADMIN INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC BT UNCLAS NAVADMIN 176/19 PASS TO OFFICE CODES: FM CNO WASHINGTON DC//N1// INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC//N1// MSGID/GENADMIN/CNO WASHINGTON DC/N1/JUL// SUBJ/2019 MERITORIOUS ADVANCEMENT PROGRAM SEASON TWO AND AUTOMATION UPDATE// REF/A/MSG/CNO WASHINGTON DC/081549ZFEB19// REF/B/MSG/CNO WASHINGTON DC/201604ZDEC18// NARR/REF A IS NAVADMIN 031/19, 2019 MERITORIOUS ADVANCEMENT PROGRAM. REF B IS NAVADMIN 313/18, PROFESSIONAL MILITARY KNOWLEDGE ELIGIBILITY EXAM BUSINESS RULES.// RMKS/1. This NAVADMIN provides guidance for the 2019 Meritorious Advancement Program (MAP) Season Two from 1 September through 31 October 2019 for Active-Duty, Full-Time Support and Canvasser Recruiter Service Members and contains the new automation process for MAP nominations within the web version of Navy Standard Integrated Personnel System (NSIPS). 2. 2019 MAP Season Two Guidance. Continuing from 2019 MAP Season One, the following initiatives remain in effect: 10 percent of the total fiscal year 2019 advancement quotas have been allocated to 2019 MAP Season Two, alignment with the Navy-wide advancement exam cycle, elimination of the redistribution season, approval to use E-4 quotas to advance any E-1 through E-3 Service Members to the next higher pay grade on a one-for-one basis and meritoriously advancing Service Members who are in a frocked status. The controlled rating process will be eliminated for 2019 MAP Season Two due to minimal impacts to community health. For additional guidance regarding MAP eligibility, quota substitutions, professional apprenticeship career track Service Members and Recruiter of the Quarter Program please visit MyNavy Portal (MNP) at https://www.mnp.navy.mil/group/advancement-and-promotion/a-enlisted- advancement-resources-and-links then select the *Websites* tab in the blue banner, select *MAP* and then select the *2019 MAP Season Two Info Sheet* tab. 3. MAP Automation Process. In support of Sailor 2025, MAP is transitioning from a manual submission process to an automated process within NSIPS. This iteration covers the Active Component and a future system update will cover the Reserve Component. 4. NSIPS Web Afloat Users. Commands without access to NSIPS must submit their MAP nomination request via e-mail directly to their immediate superior in command (ISIC), type commander (TYCOM) or budget submitting office (BSO)/echelon II command using the Meritorious Certification Letter (MCL). The letter must be signed by the commanding officer and should address any exceptions to policy (ETP) and/or additional quotas requested. Sample MCLs and detailed information regarding the NSIPS web afloat user process can be found via MNP at the *MAP* tab and then select the *Meritorious Certification Letter (MCL) Template* and *Offline Process*. 5. MAP Automation Changes. MAP enhancements will have a significant impact to the advancement process and polices as outlined in reference (a). The following changes will be implemented on 1 September 2019: a. Quota usage, modifications and distribution will be managed within the NSIPS environment. BSO and command quotas have been uploaded into NSIPS and can be found under the quota summary report tab. Quotas can also be found via MNP at the *MAP* tab and then select the *MAP Quotas*. b. The current paper MCL process will be replaced by an eligibility and nomination list in NSIPS. Commands are now required to submit their MAP advancement through NSIPS and are no longer permitted to submit paper MCLs to the Navy Personnel Command, Enlisted Advancement Branch. Commands without access to NSIPS should submit their MCLs via e-mail to their ISIC as detailed in paragraph 4. The system will use authoritative data to determine eligibility. However, commands are still required to locally validate that MAP candidates have completed the professional military knowledge eligibility examination requirement by 1 September 2019 as outlined in reference (b). c. Additional quotas can be requested using the quota request option. Commands must contact their BSO to determine timeline for additional quota requests. All commands are authorized to request quotas from their BSO/echelon II command, via their ISIC and TYCOM, whether or not command quotas are authorized. d. The system will automatically determine if an ETP is required, using predetermined criteria. Service Members in ratings requiring security clearances and rates/pay grades requiring time in rate (TIR) waivers will be automatically routed for adjudication. The request will be routed through the ISIC, TYCOM and BSO/echelon II command using a hierarchical workflow. However, nuclear-trained Service Members must have an E-5 TIR date of 1 July 2017 or earlier to be eligible for advancement to E-6 during 2019 MAP Season Two. NSIPS will not automatically generate an ETP for nuclear-trained Service Members who do not have sufficient TIR. If a command desires to advance a nuclear-trained Service Members not meeting the TIR requirement, the ETP must be routed to Director, Military Personnel Plans and Policy via Nuclear Program Manager. e. The MAP hierarchy structure in NSIPS provides the routing workflow between senior and subordinate commands within each respective chain of command and also establishes security requirements when determining system access. Commands are highly encouraged to validate the accuracy of their command hierarchy using the unit identification code (UIC) hierarchy tab within NSIPS and submit all inquiries and change requests via e-mail to altn_map(at)navy.mil. f. NSIPS web afloat users are required to follow the procedures outlined in paragraph 5c to request additional quotas and paragraph 5d for ETP guidance. 6. Account Access and Roles. Commands with access to NSIPS are directed to set up their MAP user roles in preparation for 2019 MAP Season Two, which will commence 1 September 2019. Commands with allocated MAP quotas are required to have the command reviewer and command reporting senior user roles established by 31 August 2019. ISICs, TYCOMs and BSO/echelon II commands must also designate a command reviewer and command reporting senior to support subordinate command MAP advancement requests as delineated in the MAP hierarchy structure in NSIPS. For account access, initiate the System Authorization Access Request Navy (SAAR-N) form from the NSIPS menu, *New Users* link. The title, command reporting senior is not meant to be the commanding officer. Rather, the role must be filled by an E-7 or above (or the civilian equivalent), who completes a SAAR-N form and Appointment/Termination Record-Authorized Signature (DD Form 577). The remaining user roles only require the completion of the SAAR-N form. Additional information regarding user roles and access requirements can be found via MNP at the *MAP NSIPS User Guide* tab. 7. Tutorials. Training modules for MAP are posted on the NSIPS main page beneath the training section. These tutorials include topics associated with user roles and detailed procedures to perform various MAP tasks. 8. MAP Website. Example forms, frequently asked questions and points of contact for each BSO/echelon II command and list of parent and subordinate UICs can be downloaded via MNP at the *MAP* tab. 9. The point of contact is MyNavy Career Center (MNCC) at (833) 330-6622 or via e-mail at askmncc(at)navy.mil. 10. This NAVADMIN will remain in effect until superseded or canceled, whichever comes first. 11. Released by Vice Admiral John B. Nowell, Jr, N1.// BT #0001 NNNN UNCLASSIFIED//