1 First Class Petty Officer Leadership Symposium 2010 CMDCM(AW/SW) John S. Drenning Navy Information Operations Command, Maryland 1

2 Topics of Discussion  United Services Military Apprenticeship Program (USMAP)  Navy Credentialing Opportunities Online (COOL)  Selective Training and Reenlistment (STAR) Program

3 Topics of Discussion (cont.)  Selective Conversion and Reenlistment (SCORE) Program  Information Dominance Corps Warfare Program  NIOC Maryland Leadership Programs (Brilliant on the Basics, PO2 to MCPON, Chiefs in Training)  MCPON’s Brilliant on the Basics

4 Reference Publications  OPNAVINST (series), Administration of the United Services Military Apprenticeship Program  Navy Cool Website:  NAVPERS 15560(series), Naval Military Personnel Manual (MILPERSMAN) 

5 Reference Publications  NAVADMIN 307/07, Career Schools Listing (CSL) for STAR and SCORE Programs, or most current NAVADMIN message (Now located in the Career Opportunity Matrix (COR)) 

6 United Services Military Apprenticeship Program (USMAP)  USMAP:  Is a system by which active duty service members can earn certification for skills learned through documented work experience  Provides Department of Labor (DOL)- registered apprenticeships to active duty service members.  Provides Sailors with the nationally recognized "Certificate of Completion" from the DOL upon program completion.

7 Navy Credentialing Opportunities Online (COOL)  Get background information about civilian licensure and certification  Identify licenses and certifications relevant to Navy ratings, jobs, designators, and occupations  Learn how to fill gaps between Navy training and experience and civilian credentialing requirements  Learn about resources available to Navy service members that can help them gain civilian job credentials

8 Selective Training and Reenlistment (STAR) Program  Offers career designation to first term personnel  Assignment to Class “A” school or “C” school (but not both)  Advancement to PO2 upon completion of “C” school or “C” school package listed on current Career School Listing (CSL) MILPERSMAN and CSL NAVADMIN 307/07 (COR).  Advancement to PO3 upon completion of Phase I of AEF Class “A” school  SRB if eligible

9 STAR Eligibility Requirements  A Sailor must:  Be recommended by CO.  Be a PO2 or 3 or E-3* serving on first enlistment.  Have at least 21 months but not more than 6 years of total active naval service, or 8 years of total active military service.  Agree to reenlist for 4 to 6 years as required.  Meet minimum test score requirements for “A” or “C” school.  Have no NJP for the last 18 months

10 STAR Application Procedures  1306/7 to NPC PERS-4811

11 Selective Conversion and Reenlistment (SCORE) Program  Offers career incentives to members who reenlist for conversion to an undermanned rating (CREO 1)  Assignment to Class “A” school with rating conversion upon completion  Guaranteed assignment to Class “C” school or “C” school package (if available)  Possible advancement under the accelerated advancement program  SRB if eligible

12 SCORE Eligibility Requirements  A Sailor must:  Be a PO1, 2, 3 or *E3.  Have a present rating CREO 2 or 3.  Be recommended by CO.  Meet minimum requirements for “A” school.  Have no NJP on current enlistment or within last 48 months.  Have not derived benefits from SCORE, PRISE III or STAR programs.  Complete OBLISERVE requirements for other programs.

13 SCORE Eligibility Requirements (cont.)  A Sailor must:  Be within 1 year of EAOS (9 months if on SRB)  Meet TOS/DOD tour requirements  Have at least 21 months of active naval service but not more than 12 years of total active military service  Have served 24 months in present rating  Obtain approval from BUPERS and agree to extend for conversion and reenlist for 4, 5, or 6 years as required.  Meet HYT applicability

14 SCORE Application Procedures  1306/7 to NPC PERS-4811

15 Information Dominance Corps (IDC) Warfare Program  Eligible to officers and enlisted who complete a rigorous personal qualification program  Created to provide a common linkage among the IDC communities and institute a rigorous qualification program to identify the Navy's highly qualified and diversified information dominance professionals  The Information Dominance Corps will consist of more than 44,000 active and Reserve Navy officers, enlisted and civilian professionals who possess extensive skills in information-intensive fields to develop and deliver dominant information capabilities in support of U.S. Navy, Joint and national war fighting requirements

16 IDC Warfare Program (cont.)  Fields include information professional officers, information warfare officers, naval intelligence officers, meteorological and oceanography officers, space cadre officers, aerographer's mates, cryptologic technicians, intelligence specialists, information systems technicians and civilian personnel

17 Navy Information Operations Command (NIOC) Maryland Leadership Programs  Brilliant on the Basics Program  Purpose: Challenge junior Sailors professionally in respect to leadership, teamwork, and professional development  8 week program  Comprised of Department teams with 3 team leaders (2 PO1s and 1 PO2)

18 Brilliant on the Basics Program (cont.)  Program Activities  Educational Events  Fundraising Events  Community Service projects  Weekly training event  Naval Heritage Project  Weekly group PT sessions  Drill and formation exercises

19 PO2 to MCPON Program  Designed to teach Second Class Petty Officers the basic skills and expectations of First Class Petty Officers and Leading Petty Officers  Participants work in teams, and one or two First Class Petty Officers take charge as team leads  Each team is guided through a JQR, completing line items covering skills such as: preparing an evaluation package from start to finish, submitting an award recommendation, basic drill to forming a team for Muster, Instruction, and inspection

20 PO2 to MCPON (cont.)  Other required training includes:  Career Development Boards  MCPON’s Six Expectations of a First Class Petty Officer  Fostering leadership skills in a team environment  PO2 to MCPON program runs for 6 weeks

21 Chiefs in Training (CIT) Program  Instituted as a Deckplate Leadership continuum for First Class Petty Officers  Incorporates leadership training, physical fitness, and command/community involvement  Led by the Chiefs’ Mess with two coordinators and Chiefs acting as Team Leaders  PO1s are divided into 8-10 teams and given a CIT JQR to complete  Program runs for 8 weeks

22 CIT Program (cont.)  Program involvement includes:  Weekly PT sessions (led by CPOs)  Weekly Training (based on curriculum)  Naval Heritage Projects  Community Service Projects  Navy Professional Project

23 MCPON’s Brilliant on the Basics  Six key aspects that form the enduring foundation upon which every successful career is launched:  Sponsorship/first 72 hours: Proactive interaction by a sponsor and paves the way for a smooth transition and making that Navy family feel like a genuine part of their new command.  Indoc: A great sponsorship program must be followed up by an effective indoctrination program, sending a strong, positive signal that we value the talent and skills of the Sailor and we have a plan to integrate them into the team. Additionally it immediately sets the tone on what you expect of the Sailor and also what should be expected from you.

24 MCPON’s Brilliant on the Basics (cont.)  Career Development Boards (CDBs): Leadership involvement, primarily by the CMC, the Chief’s mess and the Command Career Counselor, is critical to the success of every Sailor. CDBs are required within 30 days of a Sailor reporting aboard, and again at 6 and 12 months.  Ombudsman program: Ombudsmen are trained to disseminate information from the chain of command to the families, including official command information and community information. They can also provide referrals and are instrumental in resolving family issues before the issues require extensive command attention.

25 MCPON’s Brilliant on the Basics (cont.)  Mentorship: Leaders should be proactive in mentoring, giving junior Sailors and peers the benefit of your experience.  Recognition: Be creative, praise in public, and make your Sailors know they are appreciated.

26 Summary and Review  Where are the applications for STAR forwarded?  What are the obligated service requirements for STAR/SCORE?  What is USMAP?  What does Navy COOL stand for?  Who is eligible for the Information Dominance Corps Warfare program?  What are the six key aspects of the MCPON’s Brilliant on the Basics?

27 QUESTIONS?