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November 2009
Message from the CO Edition 20
Our November edition of Encompass highlights several resources that will assist you during CMC Corner
the holiday season. During this time of year, we often seek assistance to deal with “people As the holidays rapidly approach, one tool Quick Hits
issues,” and CPPD is here to help. Within the core pillar of Personal Development, CPPD offers you can point your Sailors toward is the
training and resources to include personal financial management, interpersonal relationships, Personal Financial Management page on ¨ OPNAVINST 1752.1B
health and wellness and risk management. The majority of these training tools is available NKO. Although all Sailors receive PFM
on Navy Knowledge Online (NKO), and can be accessed under the “Personal” tab. Make training during accession training, the ¨ OPNAVINST 5350.4D
sure you’re ready for the Holiday Season, and visit NKO for the resources you need to set NKO course can be a great refresher for
your Sailors up for success. Fly/Sail Safe. someone who still may be having difficulty ¨ SARP
in managing their finances or as a focused
resource for specific PFM topics. There
CAPT Jonathan Picker are a host of excellent articles, calculators,
announcements, and links to support our Go to
Personal Development Sailors in their money spending decisions.
Sexual Assault Awareness is critical in ensuring our Navy’s readiness. CPPD seeks to support During this period in our economy, it is so  Navy Knowledge Online
this awareness, and has provided an online lesson, which is posted on NKO. Our lesson is important to stay on top of best practices
entitled, “Sexual Assault Victim Intervention (SAVI) - Application” (CPPD-GMT10-025). when it comes to your finances, so log onto  Navy College Program
This lesson focuses on personal decision making per OPNAVINST 1752.1B. The lesson is NKO and take advantage. Happy Holidays.
most effective when delivered face-to-face by a trained instructor or a SAVI representative
 NMCPHC
from your local Fleet and Family Support Center; it is also available on Navy eLearning. Over CMDCM Steve Fontenot
 Navy Advancement Center
the next few months, the SAVI program will transform into the Sexual Assault Prevention
and Response program (SAPR), and future training opportunities will reflect this transition.
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Are your Sailors financially ready
Professional Development for the holidays? ¨ CPPD Feedback
Starting in 2010, the DAPA course will officially become a 5-day course, based on feedback from
the fleet highlighting a need for additional material. One notable change is hands-on instruction of In our newly organized General Military
Alcohol and Drug Management Information Tracking System (ADMITS) in the classroom. ADMITS Training page on NKO, you and your Call us Toll-Free
use is now a requirement in the new OPNAVINST 5350.4D, and this addition will help students by Sailors can find numerous resources on aThe Navy College Center
allowing them to see the process in the classroom before actually accessing from their commands. personal financial management, including
CPPD-GMT09-022 “Personal Financial 1-877-253-7122
Other changes include greater details on DAPA procedures and paperwork, facilitation skills for
shipboard delivery of Alcohol AWARE, and information about the Substance Abuse Rehabilitation Management - Surviving the Holidays.”
Program (SARP) process. Additionally, more hands-on experience using scenarios and case studies This GMT Topic was designed to provide
are provided in the revised class. As CPPD endeavors to promote “The Right Spirit,” this course is your Sailors with ideas and tips for saving
another tool to enhance the skills within your command to combat the misuse of alcohol and drugs. and budgeting during the holidays. If you’ve
already prepared your personnel to have a
safe holiday period, why not prepare them
Off-Duty Education to have a financially successful holiday, as
well? Financial readiness is part of overall
Navy Leaders and Career Counselors now have a new tool to assist them in understanding some of
readiness and also needs your attention.
the issues they will be faced with when counseling and speaking with Wounded Warriors. CPPD
VOLED worked with the Office of Veteran and Military Education at Empire State College, a Navy
College Program Distance Learning Partner, to provide access to an online resource that can help
your Sailors, their families, and your civilian employees learn more about, and develop insight into, “Anyone who has never made a mistake
post-traumatic stress, acute stress and traumatic brain injury. This easy-to-follow module covers has never tried anything new.”
six areas: defining, seeking help, understanding, in the classroom, treating, and online resources
and includes a blog and RSS feeds. This resource is available to the general public at no charge.
Visit the Trauma and Stress module to learn more about how to help our people and their families. ~ Albert Einstein
To l e a r n m o re a b o u t C P P D c l i ck h e re .