UNCLASSIFIED// ROUTINE R 192000Z NOV 20 MID200000398271U FM CNO WASHINGTON DC TO NAVADMIN INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC BT UNCLAS NAVADMIN 307/20 PASS TO OFFICE CODES: FM CNO WASHINGTON DC//N1// INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC//N1// MSGID/GENADMIN/CNO WASHINGTON DC/N1/NOV// SUBJ/MODIFICATION TO EARLY SEPARATION POLICY NAVADMIN CANCELLATIONS// REF/A/MSG/CNO WASHINGTON DC/131504ZDEC17// REF/B/DOC/COMNAVPERSCOM/13JAN20// REF/C/DOC/COMNAVPERSCOM/06JUN20// REF/D/DOC/COMNAVPERCOM/06JUN20// REF/E/DOC/COMNAVPERCOM/09SEP20// NARR/REF A IS NAVADMIN 288/17, EARLY SEPARATION POLICY NAVADMIN CANCELLATIONS. REF B IS MPM 1440-011 FORCED CONVERSION. REF C IS MPM 1910-108, SEPARATION BY REASON OF CONVENIENCE OF THE GOVERNMENT- EARLY RELEASE TO FURTHER EDUCATION. REF D IS MPM 1910-102, SEPARATION BY REASON OF CHANGES IN SERVICE OBLIGATION (ACTIVE DUTY AND INACTIVE NAVY RESERVISTS). REF E IS MPM 1830-040, TRANSFER TO FLEET RESERVE AND RELEASE FROM ACTIVE DUTY 20 YEARS.// RMKS/1. This NAVADMIN modifies reference (a) by revising early separation policy to offer early separation on a case-by-case basis to enlisted Sailors. Reference (a) remains in effect for officers. 2. As the Navy has grown over recent years, some enlisted ratings at specific paygrades have become overmanned due to high retention in these ratings. In an effort to provide well-balanced enlisted ratings in support of community rating health, the Navy is opening up opportunities for eligible Sailors to submit requests for early separation, conversions or transfer to the Fleet Reserve. 3. Voluntary early separations will be considered on a case-by-case basis in the following policy areas: a. In lieu of forced conversion. Early separation in lieu of forced conversion will be offered for Sailors with less than 12 months to their soft expiration of active obligated service (SEAOS). As outlined in reference (b), members may request immediate voluntary early separation in lieu of forced conversion or administrative separation. Requests must contain a statement of understanding that any unearned bonuses will be recouped and separation pay will not be authorized. b. To pursue education opportunity. Sailors may request an early out in order to further their education. For those who have greater than 90 days of service to their SEAOS, requests must be submitted to the Enlisted Separation and Performance Division (PERS- 832), as outlined in reference (c). Commanding officers (COs) with special courts-martial convening authority or higher serve as the separating authority for education separation requests that are within 90 days of the SEAOS of the Service Member. c. Conditional release for commissioning or enlistment opportunities. Members interested in applying for a commissioning program in the Navy or to another branch of service, and members interested in an inter-service transfer for enlistment into another branch of service, must request a conditional release from PERS-832 via their CO as outlined in reference (d). COs and Sailors are reminded that only the Commander, Navy Personnel Command (CNPC) can approve conditional release requests. d. Enlisted Early Transition Program (EETP). Use of EETP is hereby restored. EETP is a quota-controlled voluntary separation program. Available quota opportunity is identified by rating, paygrade, year group and navy enlisted classification. Quotas are updated periodically to reflect opportunity. Early separation will be granted on a first-come, first-serve basis until all quotas are exhausted in the respective rating. EETP opportunities and the application process can be found on the Navy Personnel Command (NPC) website via MyNavy Portal at https://my.navy.mil, then click *Quick Links* and then the *NPC* tab. Once on the NPC website, navigate to the *Enlisted* dropdown, then select *Community Managers* and navigate down to the *EETP* link. Early separation requests will not be approved for Sailors in nuclear ratings. 4. Rating Conversion Opportunity. In an effort to provide well- balanced enlisted ratings and to retain talented and experienced Sailors, conversion opportunities are available. All Sailors considering early out options are also highly encouraged to seek conversion to other ratings for which they are eligible and qualified. Command Career Counselors and Enlisted Community Managers are available resources for determining the ratings for which a Sailor is best suited. 5. Transfer to Fleet Reserve. Fleet Reserve policy found in reference (e) is hereby reinstated. This policy authorizes the Active Duty Enlisted Retirements Branch (PERS-836) to approve agreed-upon recommendations from active component Enlisted Community Managers (BUPERS-32), Reserve Enlisted Community Managers (BUPERS- 352), Officer and Enlisted Nuclear Programs Branch (OPNAV N133) and Enlisted Distribution Division (PERS-40) for all Active Duty and Full-Time Support Sailors with obligated service time remaining on their enlisted contract to transfer to the Fleet Reserve. a. BUPERS-32, BUPERS-352 and OPNAV N133 will review each early separation and transfer to the Fleet Reserve request for consideration on a case-by-case basis, taking into account the total manning posture of the Navy, planning factors and rating health. b. All such requests will be adjudicated by PERS-40 to ensure sea and critical shore billets are not negatively impacted. Any request that would negatively affect sea duty manning will be disapproved. 6. Navy remains committed to ensuring Fleet readiness by providing well-trained Sailors in the right paygrade with the right skills and experience at the right time. Ensuring proper rating health, by balancing rating paygrades, while retaining the necessary knowledge, skills and experience in the Fleet is instrumental to maintaining our warfighting advantage. 7. Questions and concerns regarding these policy changes may be referred to MyNavy Career Center at askmncc(at)navy.mil or 1-833- 330-MNCC(6622). 8. Released by Vice Admiral John B. Nowell, Jr, N1.// BT #0001 NNNN UNCLASSIFIED//