RTTUZYUW RHOIAAA0001 1671246-UUUU--RHSSSUU. ZNR UUUUU R 161246Z JUN 21 MID5530595U FM COMNAVPERSCOM MILLINGTON TN//PERS2// TO AIG 9226 INFO COMNAVPERSCOM MILLINGTON TN//PERS2// BT UNCLAS //N01000// SUBJ/PAY AND PERSONNEL INFORMATION BULLETIN 21-19// SECINFO/-/-// MSGID/GENADMIN,USMTF,2008/COMNAVPERSCOM MILLINGTON TN// GENTEXT/REMARKS/1. PASS TO CO, XO, SEL, ADMINOFF, PERSOFF, CCC/NC, AND DISBO. THIS MESSAGE TARGETS PERSONNEL, ADMINISTRATIVE, DISBURSING, AND PASS OFFICES REGARDING CURRENT PAY/PERSONNEL ISSUES FOR BOTH ACTIVE AND RESERVE PERSONNEL. 2. ISSUE 211901: PERS 2 publishes a "list of effective changes" for Pay/ Personnel/Travel SOPs. All SOPs Summary updates are posted at: https://mpte.navy.deps.mil/sites/npc/pers2/SOPs%20Updates/Forms/AllItems.aspx. Ops Alerts are now issued in a more formal format and have been serialized to facilitate ready access and archiving. All of the NPPSC e-mail Ops Alerts are archived at: https://mpte.navy.deps.mil/sites/npc/pers2/NPPSC/NPPSC%20OPS%20ALERTS/Forms/AllItems.aspx A quick launch link (SOPs Updates & OPS ALERTS) is also on PERS-2, NPPSC, and all of the PSD website pages. As of 04 June 2021, the most current overall COVID-19 policy can be found in the below cited references (Section 3.A). Future NAVADMINs updating the policy are anticipated. Refer also to ALNAVs for COVID-19 impacts and updates on Department of the Navy Operations. 3. Changes/updates with the most significant impact to the SOPs and PAYPERS community include: A. Recent ALNAV/NAVADMIN and other COVID-19 Related Guidance 1. NAVADMIN 110/21 U.S. Navy COVID-19 Standing Guidance Update 1 This message updates paragraph (7) in U.S. Navy COVID-19 Standing Guidance. NAVADMIN 099, U.S. Navy COVID-19 Standing Guidance, which was released 24 May 2021, IS CANCELLED. NAVADMIN 178/20, COVID-19 Testing, is also cancelled. Refer to subject NAVADMIN for a recapitulation of the most current U.S. Navy COVID-19 references, policy, and standing guidance. 2. NAVADMIN 099/21 U.S. Navy COVID-19 Standing Guidance (NAVADMIN was canx by NAVADMIN 110/21) 3. NAVADMIN 100/21 Cancellation of Urinalysis Policy Update REF/A/MSG/CNO WASHINGTON DC/272107ZMAR20// REF/B/DOC/N1/04JUN09// REF/C/WEBPAGE/CDC// REF/D/DOC/UPC OPGUIDE// Ref (a) NAVADMIN 092/20, Urinalysis Policy Update. Ref (b) OPNAVINST 5350.4D, Navy Alcohol And Drug Abuse Prevention And Control. Ref (c) Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) COVID-19 How To Protect Yourself Available at HTTPS://WWW.CDC.GOV/CORONAVIRUS/2019-NCOV/PREPARE/PREVENTION.HTML. Ref (d) The Urinalysis Program Coordinator (UPC) Operational Guide (OPGUIDE). This NAVADMIN announces the cancellation of reference (a), a temporary amendment to the Navy urinalysis program to minimize Sailor exposure to Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) from 27 March 2020 and provides recommendations for safe collection procedures. This cancellation aligns with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announcement supporting the safe return to many activities halted during the pandemic. Additionally, maintaining a robust and drug free workplace is Navy’s best deterrence to the misuse of illicit and prescription drugs. Commands will return to normal testing procedures and requirements as outlined in reference (b), including the requirement in paragraph 6.a., enclosure (2) to provide their echelon 3 commander with the reason for failing to comply with reference (b). This includes areas/situational environments where COVID-19 restrictions limit or prevent normal testing implementation. Commands shall not recall individuals who are restricted in movement or quarantined, except in cases of probable cause, or as determined by the commanding officer in consultation with local judge advocate general officer. Telework does not excuse an individual from participating in urinalysis. 4. NAVADMIN 095/21 Interim Update on DoD Mask Guidance (Refer also to Deputy Secretary of Defense memo dtd 13 May 2021 Subj: Updated Mask Guidelines for Vaccinated Persons https://mpte.navy.deps.mil/sites/npc/pers2/SOPs%20Updates/2021/SOP%20CHANGE%20SUMMARY-MAY-2021 In accordance with Deputy Secretary of Defense memo dtd 13 May 2021 Subj: Updated Mask Guidelines for Vaccinated Persons, mask wear for fully immunized personnel (two weeks beyond final dose) is no longer required indoors or outdoors at DoD facilities. Immunized personnel should continue to comply with Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidance regarding areas where masks should be worn. This guidance applies only to fully immunized personnel. Unimmunized personnel will continue to comply with the provisions of NAVADMIN 059/21, Guidance On Mask Wear And Other Public Health Measures During COVID-19 Pandemic. B. Interim Guidance for Service of Transgender Navy Personnel 1. NAVADMIN 112/21 Interim Guidance for Service of Transgender Navy Personnel REF/A/EXECUTIVE ORDER/PRESIDENT/25JAN21// REF/B/MEMO/SECDEF/29JAN21// REF/C/DOC/SECDEF/DODI 1300.28/31MAR21// Ref (a) Executive Order (EO) 14004 Enabling All Qualified Americans to Serve Their Country In Uniform. Ref (b) Memo from SECDEF, Military Service by Transgender Persons and Persons with Gender Dysphoria. Ref (c) DoD Instruction (DODI) 1300.28, In-Service Transition for Transgender Service Members. Consistent with policies and procedures set forth in references (a) and (b), all transgender persons who wish to serve in the United States Navy and can meet the appropriate standards shall be able to do so openly and free from discrimination. The Navy remains committed to treating all persons with dignity and respect. No person, solely on the basis of gender identity, will be denied accession, involuntarily separated or discharged, denied reenlistment or continuation of service or subjected to adverse action or mistreatment. This NAVADMIN provides interim guidance in line with reference (c) for policy, regulations and procedures related to the service of transgender Navy personnel, in anticipation of updates to other references. This policy applies to Navy military personnel, including those serving in the Reserve Component (RC). 2. ALNAV 031/21 Military Service by Transgender Persons and Persons with Gender Dysphoria Interim Guidance REF/A/EXECUTIVE ORDER/PRESIDENT/25JAN21// REF/B/MEMO/SECDEF/29JAN21// REF/C/DOC/SECDEF/DODI 1300.28/31MAR21// Ref (a) Executive Order (EO) 14004 Enabling All Qualified Americans to Serve Their Country In Uniform. Ref (b) Memo from SECDEF, Military Service by Transgender Persons and Persons with Gender Dysphoria. Ref (c) DoD Instruction (DODI) 1300.28, In-Service Transition for Transgender Service Members. The Commander in Chief issued guidance in reference (a), establishing changes to standards for accession, retention, separation, in-service transition, and medical care for transgender persons and persons with gender dysphoria seeking entrance into or currently serving in the Military Services. In accordance with reference (b), effective 30 April 2021, these changes apply to all Department of the Navy (DON) military personnel, including those serving in the Reserve Components. Until DON policies and procedures are updated, reference (c) and this All Navy (ALNAV) message take precedence. C. Implementation of FLANK SPEED and Sunset of CVR Environment 1. NAVADMIN 113/21 Collaboration Tools Guidance This NAVADMIN provides guidance on the Navy’s use of Collaboration Tools and given the launch of FLANK SPEED on 08 June 2021 and the subsequent sunset of the CVR environment, it should be read in its entirety. 2. NAVADMIN 111/21 Decommissioning of the Commercial Virtual Remote (CVR) Environment The Department of Defense (DoD) Chief Information Officer (CIO) will decommission the Commercial Virtual Remote (CVR) Environment on June 15, 2021. As a result of CVR decommissioning, the Navy will utilize a single Microsoft Office 365 (M365) collaboration and productivity cloud named FLANK SPEED. It provides a more secure operating environment and, over time, will deliver additional tools to support a more productive Navy workforce. Navy active CVR users will gain access to FLANK SPEED on June 8, 2021. NMCI O365 users will begin phased migration on June 8, 2021 and be complete by July 2021. Follow-on user phasing will be coordinated with Echelon II CIOs to meet mission requirements as network performance allows. 3. Flank Speed Overview https://mpte.navy.deps.mil/sites/npc/pers2/SOPs%20Updates/2021/SOP%20CHANGE%20SUMMARY-MAY-2021 Note: Update Flank Speed Delay (Update to the Overview) A strategic decision has been made to hold launch of Flank Speed to incorporate recent lessons learned from stress testing and ensure we deliver a high quality user experience for all. The new target date is 8 June 2021. 4. Flank Speed Startup Guide - T-5_DataMigration_StartupGuide.pdf https://mpte.navy.deps.mil/sites/npc/pers2/SOPs%20Updates/2021/SOP%20CHANGE%20SUMMARY-MAY-2021 The Flank Speed (FS) go-live date is right around the corner! Flank Speed is the Navy's permanent, single enterprise Microsoft 365 (M365) cloud implementation as CVR sunsets on 15 June 2021. It will initially provide users access to Microsoft Teams, OneDrive with one terabyte (1TB) of storage, and Office 365 applications, with more capability to come in future releases. Here are some tips and information to get you ready for your first day using Flank Speed. You will receive another email on the day your account is enabled and ready for log on. In order to log in, you need to use a government-owned computer in the office or signed onto your VPN. Refer to the startup guide, posted on the Flank Speed Teams Hub (upper left corner of any Flank Speed Teams page), and posted on the SECNAV Flank Speed Portal (website provided below). The guide will walk you through logging in, getting set up in Teams, and managing multiple accounts (Flank Speed, CVR, NMCI O365). D. DOD Launches Enhanced Website for Military Spouses May 27, 2021 The Defense Department launched its newly-enhanced MySECO website, putting career and education resources at the fingertips of military spouses easier and faster than ever. MySECO is part of the DOD’s Spouse Education and Career Opportunities program, which provides career and education guidance to military spouses worldwide. The MySECO enhancements create a more personalized and improved experience for military spouses as they navigate career and education opportunities on the website. “SECO connects military spouses with benefits and support that help them overcome barriers to employment, such as frequent relocation. MySECO is an important tool for spouses, which offer them an easier, faster and more intuitive way to explore their interests, research occupations, and search for scholarships, look for schools and find jobs.” With the enhancements, spouses can more easily access all that SECO has to offer, including the My Career Advancement Account Scholarship, which provides eligible spouses with up to $4,000 for education and training; the Military Spouse Employment Partnership Job Search tool, which searches career openings among the 500 companies and organizations that have committed to recruit, hire, promote and retain military spouses; the Military Spouse Transition Program; resume reviews; specialized career coaching packages; and more. Learn more about SECO and visit the newly-enhanced MySECO website at https://myseco.militaryonesource.mil/portal/ E. The Official Navy PFA Mobile Application https://mpte.navy.deps.mil/sites/npc/pers2/SOPs%20Updates/2021/SOP%20CHANGE%20SUMMARY-MAY-2021 Refer to link for info sheet for the updated Official Navy PFA app. Updates include: Updates to match new PFA guidelines, including 1. Forearm plank added as a core option 2. Concept 2 Rower added as a cardio option Updated PFA Calculator Updated guides, videos, and demos Addition of the Navy Operational Fitness and Fueling System (NOFFS) Virtual Meal Builder F. MyNavy HR Protection of Personally Identifiable Information (PII) Refresher Training https://mpte.navy.deps.mil/sites/npc/pers2/SOPs%20Updates/2021/SOP%20CHANGE%20SUMMARY-MAY-2021 Safeguarding PII is a critical responsibility that must be taken seriously to preserve the security and confidentiality within our systems and workplace. MyNavy HR has had several PII breaches recently. Unauthorized disclosure of PII poses a significant threat to our nation's security, MyNavy HR operations and missions, and the individuals we all serve. The linked brief was the subject of Refresher Training conducted in May 2021. G. Ops Alerts 1. Ops Alert 006-21: Timely Submission of Separation/Retirement Transactions (Reissue) The Ops Alert was reissued to emphasize the timely submission of Separation/Retirement TOPS/MNCC CRM Transactions and associated KSDs. H. MPAs and PPIBs 1. PPIB 21-17 CPPA Overview Course Earlier this year the CPPA Overview Course was pulled down due to Adobe Flash issues and we took that opportunity to take a hard look at the content. Although we are working as quickly as we can to update content on the CPPA Overview Course to align with the actual CPPA C-School, we need to move forward with an interim solution for the OJT/non C-School option for awarding the NEC. In accordance with MILPERSMAN 1000-021; CPPAs must be designated in writing, complete the CPPA C-School or CPPA Overview course, complete 2 TWMS eLearning courses on PII and Records Management, and for enlisted personnel submit a NAVPERS 1221/6 to PERS-4013. For civilian CPPAs, the required 25 Navy eLearning courses are identified in the message and must be completed before access is granted to the CPPA user role in NSIPS. The current interim solution also applies to CPPAs who cannot attend the CPPA C-School and require the NEC, completion of the required PII and Records Management courses in addition to the 25 Navy eLearning courses in lieu of the CPPA Overview Course as outlined in the message. 2. PPIB 21-16 COVID-19 Special Leave Accrual Policy Guidance Issued by OPNAV N130. Refer to subject PPIB for SLA policy guidance issued by OPNAV N130. Bottom Line: If you take more leave than you earn in a fiscal year, the unearned days are going to be deducted from your SLA balance until your SLA is exhausted. Pay attention to your LES. If your SLA balance has decreased and your EOY Leave Balance has not, this means you have taken more leave than you have earned which could throw off your use/loss calculations for the remainder of the year. Note: The maximum amount of leave that can be sold is 60 days and is statutory law. Refer to https://www.dfas.mil/MilitaryMembers/payentitlements/Special-Leave-Accrual/ for more information and examples. I. NAVADMINs 1. NAVADMIN 114/21 Blended Retirement System Calendar Year 2022 Continuation Pay Rates This NAVADMIN informs eligible Service Members that the Blended Retirement System (BRS) mid-career Continuation Pay (CP) rates for calendar year (CY) 2022 have been released. Refer to t MyNavy Portal (MNP) at https://www.mnp.navy.mil/group/pay-and-benefits to view the CY-22 CP pay rates memorandum. 2. NAVADMIN 105/21 Fall 2021 (Cycle 109) NWAE for Selected Reserve E-4 through E-6 Candidates This NAVADMIN announces the guidance for the administration of the Fall 2021 (Cycle 109) Navy-Wide Advancement Exam (NWAE) for Selected Reserve (SELRES) Sailors in paygrades E-5 through E-6 and E-4 Prior Service Reenlistment Eligibility Reserve (PRISE-R) candidates and the use of an alternative final multiple score (FMS) rank-order method without an exam for all other E-4 advancement candidates. As a continued safety measure during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak, E-4 exams (with the exception of PRISE-R) have been cancelled and an expanded testing window has been established for E-4 PRISE-R, E-5 and E-6 candidates. These expanded testing windows will allow for smaller groups of test takers to ensure adequate social distancing can be maintained between exam-takers at testing facilities, while maintaining the high standards and continued culture of learning that drives our enlisted advancement system. All candidates serving on voluntary recall, mobilization or as Canvasser Recruiters (CANREC) will compete for advancement as a SELRES. 3. NAVADMIN 104/21 September 2021 (Cycle 252) Active-Duty and FTS E-4 through E-6 Petty Officer NWAEs REF/A/DOC/BUPERS/19SEP18// REF/B/MSG/SECNAV WASHINGTON DC/052044ZMAR13// REF/C/MSG/CNO WASHINGTON DC/N1/201449ZDEC18// REF/D/MSG/CNO WASHINGTON DC/N1/161157ZJUL20// REF/E/MSG/CNO WASHINGTON DC/N1/272057ZDEC18// Ref (a) BUPERSINST 1430.16G, Advancement Manual for Enlisted Personnel of the US Navy and US Navy Reserve. Ref (b) ALNAV 015/13, Personnel Security Investigation Submission Requirements. Ref (c) NAVADMIN 312/18, Advancement Policy Update. Ref (d) NAVADMIN 201/20, Professional Military Knowledge Eligibility Exam Revised Business Rules Ref (e) NAVADMIN 316/18, Enlisted Advancement Worksheet. This NAVADMIN announces the guidance for the administration of the September 2021 (Cycle 252) Navy-Wide Advancement Exam (NWAE) for advancement-in-rate of Active Duty (AD) and Full-Time Support (FTS) Sailors to paygrades E-5 and E-6 and the use of an alternative final multiple score (FMS) rank-order method, without an exam, for E-4 advancement candidates. As a continued safety measure due to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak, E-4 advancement candidates will not participate in the NWAE but will be given the opportunity for advancement using an alternative FMS rank-order method, without the inclusion of an exam score from a proctored exam. E-5 and E-6 advancement candidates will be administered the NWAE utilizing testing windows vice single-day testing. These expanded testing windows will allow for smaller groups of test takers to ensure adequate social distancing can be maintained between testers at testing facilities, while maintaining the high standards and continued culture of learning that drive our enlisted advancement system. This is identical to the advancement policy used in the 2021 Spring NWAE cycle and is a change from reference (a). In addition to the requirements in this NAVADMIN and chapter 6 of reference (a), educational services officers (ESO) must follow the pre-exam preparation requirements in the exam verbatim, which can be found on the navy enlisted advancement system (NEAS) website via MyNavy Portal (MNP) at https://www.mnp.navy.mil/group/advancement-and-promotion/command-information. 4. NAVADMIN 094/21 Fiscal Year 2022 Seaman to Admiral-21 Program Announcement This NAVADMIN solicits applications and provides guidance for the fiscal year (FY) 2022 Seaman to Admiral-21 (STA-21) commissioning program. Due to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic impacting Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) and American College Testing (ACT) availability and physical fitness assessment (PFA) testing, an exception to policy is approved for both the SAT/ACT and PFA requirements. Supplemental information for applicant submission is provided in subparagraphs 7.g and 7.h of this NAVADMIN. J. MPM Revision Updates MPM Quarterly Change Report – 74 was published 02 May 2021. There are eleven articles in the Quarterly Change Report. The Quarterly Change Report - 74 Articles are accessible at: https://www.mynavyhr.navy.mil/Portals/55/Reference/MILPERSMAN/Documents/ Quarterly%20Change%20Report%20(74).pdf?ver=FbLWatmXK8TNkFhOO2O8cg%3d%3d Six MPM Article Updates that posted in May 2021 since the April SOP Monthly are accessible at: https://www.mynavyhr.navy.mil/References/MILPERSMAN/Updated-New-Cancelled-Articles/ Of particular note, 1. MPM 1320-155 Active Duty (ACDU) Navy Definite Recall Program for Reserve Enlisted Article has been cancelled. The contents of this article is incorporated in MILPERSMAN 1326-040. 2. MPM 1754-040 Military Spouse Licensure Reimbursement Deleted reference (b), 10 U.S.C., chapter 47 Added NDAA FY21, section 622 as a reference Removed the word “State” and replaced it with “jurisdiction or licensing jurisdiction” throughout the article 4. POC: Mrs. Lo Retta A. Hale, USN (Ret.), PERS-2111, (901) 874-3924/DSN 882, Loretta.hale@navy.mil. Stay safe, stay healthy, and stay positive// BT #0001 NNNN