1 11/22/2016 CNRFC N122 APPLY OVERVIEW CNRFC N122

2 11/22/2016 Bottom Line Up Front (BLUF) Every Officer MUST register on APPLY every year Validates database information You MUST add one billet to the dreamsheet to be considered as a participant for that board Application Remarks – applicants opportunity to “speak” to the panel members Submit a letter to the board Provides opportunity to highlight any missing information or clarify any unusual circumstances regarding the record to the briefer/panel prior to the confidence factor process Billet history Career experience assists the panel during the slating process determining the best officer for the billet.

BLUF con’t If a billet requires a resume, you MUST fill out and submit the information to be considered Indicate your willingness to be considered for billets not listed on your dream sheet Billets often become available that were not originally advertised If you are offered a billet that was not on your dreamsheet, you are not obligated to take it. Be willing to travel Many units offer flex drill opportunities in order to provide more support to the Supported Command during the week. 3 11/22/2016

FY 15 APPLY Results

FY 14 APPLY Results

FY 13 APPLY Results

7 11/22/2016 APPLY in a Nutshell Applicant’s Record (Entire Career) Record Review (20-40 Minutes) Brief and Vote (1 Minute) SLATING …. RANKING … … 82 81… 62 …. 61 … Best & Fully QualifiedLeast Qualified Billet Dreamsheet Preference #1 Preference #2 …..

8 11/22/2016 Proven and Sustained Performance Progressive & Diverse Resume Breakouts “in traffic” Leadership jobs commensurate with rank MOB / IA Assignments JPME / Advanced Degree(s) Competency / Skills in Precept Guidance AQDs / NOBCs Required Credentials / Civilian Skills Awards NRAMS / JFROC / SNROOC/ Board Duty Command Recommendations Good Leadership Marks Letter to Board to explain gaps or adding recent information not in a FITREP –Make the briefer’s job easy! Proven and Sustained Performance Progressive & Diverse Resume Breakouts “in traffic” Leadership jobs commensurate with rank MOB / IA Assignments JPME / Advanced Degree(s) Competency / Skills in Precept Guidance AQDs / NOBCs Required Credentials / Civilian Skills Awards NRAMS / JFROC / SNROOC/ Board Duty Command Recommendations Good Leadership Marks Letter to Board to explain gaps or adding recent information not in a FITREP –Make the briefer’s job easy! What Has Weight? Incomplete Record PFA Failure(s) Adverse Field Code 17 Whining / Arrogant Letter to Bd Photo out of date Adverse Fitrep(s) Perceived Sense of Comfort Question Marks in Record Counterweights Proven and Sustained Performance, particularly in command, leadership positions, and difficult joint / in- service assignments Each Voting Member considers these factors based on their professional judgment and experience Positive Weights

9 11/22/2016 Slater BilletsRanked Applicants Tabled Applicants Applicants Sent Home 75 Candidate1 st Alt Candidate 2 nd Alt Candidate Billet Screen #1Screen #2 Screen #3 Screen #4 Group is based off being #1 pick remaining on the candidates dream sheet Based on confidence factor, then by seniority X

10 11/22/2016 How to Improve Your Odds TAKE THE TOUGH JOBS Proven and sustained performance, particularly in command, leadership positions, and difficult joint / in-service assignments Think about your priorities WILLINGNESS TO TRAVEL The more unwilling you are to travel, the lower your odds are of getting a billet. Be sure to include a distance that will get you to a fleet concentrated area. APPLICANT DIVERSITY If you limit the amount of billets on your dreamsheet, you are limiting your possibility to stay in pay – fill all 35 slots Ensure they are prioritized the way you want them Add diversity to your billet choices Utilize the applicant remarks function to “speak” to the board – emphasize what they did not see in your record (letter to the board)

11 11/22/2016 Improving Your Odds HONEST SELF-ASSESSMENT Is your OMPF missing pertinent documents that could prevent you from being a 100 Have you had your record reviewed by a mentor or a previous board member Are the documents in your record legible LETTERS TO THE BOARD (LOB) Record briefers include all documentation submitted by the member Avenue to explain any inconsistencies regarding your record WILLINGNESS TO TAKE SUGGEST BILLETS Open up to billets the board recommends based on your record Taking the “unwanted” jobs will open the door for better opportunity in the future if it was a successful tour 3 year pay billet versus a 1 year pay billet

12 11/22/2016 Improving Your Odds FINAL THOUGHTS Know the rules of APPLY each year – read the COMNAVRESFORCOMNOTE 5400 Read the board precept from the previous year ( Remember, your letter is not briefed for slating so use the avenues provided properly to get your message across

FY16 APPLY KEY DATES 13 11/22/2016 REGISTRATION Opens at the beginning of each calendar year ADVERTISED BILLETS List is released in May for view-only DREAMSHEET PHASE Opens 1 June through 20 July APPLY BOARD Convenes 11 through 28 August LETTER TO THE BOARD Correspondence must be received by PERS NLT July 2015 O6 FITREPS will be accepted until August 2015 via a letter to the board

Questions? For questions, contact your community mentor, OSO, or CNRFC N122 NOW IS THE TIME TO PREPARE YOUR RECORD FOR FY16 APPLY! 14 11/22/2016