1) The Navy Personnel Command reiterated that Perform to Serve (PTS) remains a key force management tool and that leadership should ensure sailors apply on time and consider multiple ratings to increase chances of staying in the Navy. 2) The sponsor program was expanded to allow Command Sponsor Coordinators and Command Career Counselors to assign sponsors to officers ordered to their commands. 3) The Naval Standards were comprehensively updated for the first time in over 16 years, with nearly 70% of the standards changed to reflect higher expectations of sailors and focus on safety and responsible internet use. 4) Fleet and Family Support Centers were recognized for their efforts assisting sailors affected by the Enlisted Retention Board, though about 900

1. NPC FORCM WEEKLY 02–06 April 2012
Career progression, community management, personnel matters, and general information from the desk of the
Navy Personnel Command, Force Master Chief, FORCM Jon Port
PTS still the primary tool
During an All Hands in Millington last week, the Chief Naval Personnel reiterated that Perform to Serve (PTS) remains one of our key force management
tools. It’s up to Sailors and leadership to use this tool to man our Navy in the ratings we need. If leadership is engaged, no Sailor should be left behind. The
following are key ”to-dos” for commands:
Career Development Boards (CDB) - PTS does not begin 13 months out from a Sailor's EAOS, it starts at the 1st CDB. The beauty of this is that, when
properly documented using Navy Standard Integrated Personnel System (NSIPS), each CDB discussion will follow the Sailor. Importance of meeting
application deadlines. We have timelines, when missed, the Sailor loses out. Ensure Sailors apply for their full 6 looks in the PTS system at 13 months out.
Encourage your Sailors to apply for multiple ratings, willingness to convert increases their odds of staying. Encourage ASVAB re-testing to qualify for
conversion ratings; don't wait until they're in PTS window to retake! Ensure Sailors execute their quota before it expires.
Your CCC should submit monthly PTS status reports to COs - ask for it.
Sponsor Program
Effective Monday, 2 April 2012, Command Sponsor Coordinators (CSCs) and Command Career Counselors (CCCs) will have the ability to assign sponsors
to officers that have been ordered to their commands. The expansion of the CIMS Sponsor menu will allow transferring officers to update the Prospective
Gain questionnaire via the task menu in their NSIPS Self Service accounts. Once an officer at the ultimate duty station has been assigned as a sponsor,
he/she will then be able to access the Sponsor Acknowledgement form from the Task menu in their NSIPS Self Service account. Once the Sponsor
Acknowledgement is accepted, the sponsor will then be allowed access to view the Prospective Gain questionnaire, as well as the orders for the officer
ordered to the command. To become a Command Sponsor Coordinator (CSC), you may submit a NSIPS SAAR for access. Complete all required
information, ensuring that the "CIMS User" box is checked and the Sponsor Coordinator Admin Level Role is selected. Once you have chosen the CSC
role, use the "CIMS UIC Access" hyperlink near the bottom of the form to select your UIC(s) prior to submission.
NAVSTDs
Navy Manpower Analysis Center, (NAVMAC) this year completed the first comprehensive review and update to the Enlisted Naval Standards
(NAVSTDs) in over 16 years. With the help of the Fleet, (NAVMAC) fielded a team of nearly 100 Subject Matter Experts across 21 Functional Areas to
support this effort. The team completed their review, and MCPON has endorsed and forwarded their recommended changes.
As background, NAVSTDs define the non-rating specific skills and knowledge which are essential to the overall effectiveness of enlisted personnel in the
performance of their duties. They encompass military requirements, maintenance of good order and discipline, and essential virtues of pride of service
which directly contribute to the mission of the Navy. NAVSTDs provide a foundation for Fleet manpower requirements, training curricula, and
advancement exam content.
Overall, the team identified nearly 70% change to the NAVSTDs. A few trends surfaced. First, the majority of the recommended changes reflected the
expectation that current Sailors need to know more, do more, and be more responsible than Sailors of previous generations. E1 requirements were added for
the first time, and 80 (out of nearly 500) statements were moved to lower paygrades. Second, Operational Risk Management and risk awareness statements
were added to show the increase in the importance of safety at all levels. Finally, new statements were added to address the responsible usage of internet
based capabilities (i.e. posting comments, social media, uploading photos, etc.).
The final Naval Standards are scheduled to be published in June. NETC will incorporate the updated NAVSTDs in several of their Nonresident Training
Courses (NRTCs) and NSTC will utilize the E1/E2/E3 level statements to develop the basic training requirements for Navy enlisted recruit training (Boot
Camp). Likewise, NETPDTC will incorporate the updated NAVSTDs into the Professional Military Knowledge (PMK) portions of the enlisted
advancement exams.
Bravo Zulu to the FFSCs around the Fleet
Special recognition is warranted for the Fleet and Family Support Centers. We have glowing reports of the great lengths the day-to-day FFFS directors and
counselors have given ERB Sailors. When our fleet engagement teams are on the road, they're constantly astounded at the FFSC's sincere desire to do what
it takes to transition the ERB-affected Sailors. The FFSC staffs came in early and stayed late. They added extra TAP sessions. They got to know ERB
Sailors' entire families. One counselor from Lemoore's FFSC was heard to say, "no matter how I feel when I get up in the morning, it makes my day great
to help." Please continue to shepherd your Sailors through this process. We have five months to go until these folks have to separate (1 Sep 12). About 1,900
have signed up with Challenger, Gray and Christmas' contracted enhanced transition assistance and job placement services. That means that roughly 900
Sailors haven't taken advantage of this great service. There is still time and doing so will be of great benefit to them as they depart to civilian life.
This Week in Navy History
2nd Apr 1951 - First Navy use of jet aircraft as a bomber, launched from a carrier, USS Princeton.
3rd Apr 1992 - First five coed recruit companies from Orlando, FL Naval Training Center graduated.
4th Apr 1949 - Establishment of NATO.
5th Apr 1946 - USS Missouri arrived to return the body of Turkish ambassador to the U.S showing U.S. support and willingness to defend Turkey.
6th Apr 1917 - U.S. declared war on Germany.
Quote of the Week
“It follows then as certain as that night succeeds the day, that without a decisive naval force we can do nothing definitive, and with it, everything honorable and
glorious. - President George Washington, 15 November 1781