FY-19 AVIATION COMMAND SCREEN BOARD TAKEAWAYS PERS-43 DEBRIEF 13 April 2018
Purpose Provide post-fy19 ACSB lessons learned to Fleet leadership based on actual board statistical data Provide leadership with a tool to mentor aviation officers Address results of board in context of published board precept & convening order
Active Component
Execution Summary URL SG04 (AZ) 46 OP 15 OPT 22 SM 9 URL SG05 (IZ) 65 OP URL Bonus 7 Test 2 O5; 3 Bonus LDO 4 OP; 1 SM AMDO 8 OP; 1 Bonus 137 Officers Selected for Command
Diversity Statistics ELIGIBLES RECORDS SELECTED PERCENTAGE TOTAL 750 137 18.2% FEMALE 29 6 20.7% MALE 721 131 18.2% MINORITY 56 7 12.5% FEMALE 1 0 0.0% MALE 55 7 12.7%
BLUF Sustained Superior Performance at NAE valued billets on EVERY tour with hard breakouts in large summary groups Must be a #1 DH to be competitive Totality of the record plus a minimum ticket DH length weighed by the board AQDs and Education used as discriminators in a crunch Must stay competitive with post-dh job choice The Board is Extremely Competitive. The Entire Record is Briefed!
URL DH FITREPs (SG-04/05) 57.8% of eligibles were #1 DHs (311/538) All 109 URL selects were #1 DHs 206 #1 DHs not selected (92> 6months) SG-04 (265 remaining eligible Above Zone) 54.3% of AZ eligibles were #1 DHs (144/265) 30.6% of the #1 DHs selected OP, OP-T, or SM (44/144) Avg. #1 DH ticket length: Operational 8.4 mos OP, OP-T, SM 9.1 mos SG-05 (328 eligible In Zone) 52.4% of IZ eligibles were #1 DHs (172/328) 37.2% of the #1 DHs selected OP (64/172) Avg. #1 DH ticket length: 10.1 mos Competition for Command remains fierce!
URL (13XX) Professional Background (SG-04/05) 689 #1 DH Selects #1 DH Non-Selects Total #1 DH: 689 340 49% 349 51% JPME 263 77% 227 65% JDA 194 57% 139 40% Major Staff 184 54% 144 41% Masters 241 71% 243 70% OOD/CDO 235 69% 208 60% Overseas 120 35% 125 36% IA/GSA/APH 20 6% 42 12% Training Officer / SJO 101 30% 62 18% Afloat Staff 72 21% 65 19% Ships Company (CVN) 58 17% 47 13% Ships Company (AMPHIB) 16 5% 32 9% Aide Tour 70 21% 36 10% FRS 187 55% 142 41% NAWDC 42 12% 23 7% VX / NAVAIR 27 8% 66 19% TPS 20 6% 44 13% TRACOM 21 6% 67 19% NROTC 1 0% 4 1% Those selected had diverse records!
HSC/HM Command HSC - 16/77 (20.8%) Overall Selections (OP/OP-T/SM) HSC - 11/44 (25%) IZ OP HM - 1/11 (9.1%) Overall Selection Rate (OP/OP-T/SM) HM - 1/8 (12.5%) IZ OP Average DH Ticket Length = ~11 mos 14-12 Month #1 DH Tickets left on the table Early breakouts positively viewed FRS & WTI Valued OOD/CDO is a must have 80% of selects had Master s degree and JPME complete
HSC/HM Professional Background HSC Total Eligible 77 Total Selects 16 20.8% Overall Eligible % of Total Eligible Selects % of Total Selected % of Total Tours FRS 38 49.4% 11 68.8% 14.3% Weapons School 15 19.5% 2 12.5% 2.6% TRACOM 12 15.6% 0 0.0% 0.0% Flag Aide 10 13.0% 3 18.8% 3.9% VX/HX/NAVAIR 5 6.5% 1 6.3% 1.3% TPS 4 5.2% 0 0.0% 0.0% AFLOAT STAFF TOUR 12 15.6% 4 25.0% 5.2% CVN 9 11.7% 1 6.3% 1.3% AMPHIB 16 20.8% 3 18.8% 3.9% NAWDC 5 6.5% 2 12.5% 2.6% TO / SJO 23 29.9% 4 25.0% 5.2% Qualifications Level 4 68 88.3% 16 100.0% 20.8% Level 5 23 29.9% 7 43.8% 9.1% OOD/CDO 49 63.6% 14 87.5% 18.2% Overseas 37 48.1% 10 62.5% 13.0% Joint 29 37.7% 11 68.8% 14.3% Education JPME 59 76.6% 14 87.5% 18.2% Master's Degree 58 75.3% 13 81.3% 16.9%
HSC/HM Professional Background HM Total Eligible 11 Total Selects 1 9.1% Overall Tours Eligible % of Total Eligible Selects % of Total Selected % of Total FRS 5 45.5% 1 100.0% 9.1% Weapons School 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0.0% TRACOM 2 18.2% 0 0.0% 0.0% Flag Aide 2 18.2% 0 0.0% 0.0% VX/HX/NAVAIR 2 18.2% 0 0.0% 0.0% TPS 1 9.1% 0 0.0% 0.0% AFLOAT STAFF TOUR 2 18.2% 1 100.0% 9.1% CVN 1 9.1% 0 0.0% 0.0% AMPHIB 3 27.3% 0 0.0% 0.0% NAWDC 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0.0% TO / SJO 2 18.2% 0 0.0% 0.0% Qualifications Level 4 6 54.5% 1 100.0% 9.1% Level 5 4 36.4% 1 100.0% 9.1% OOD/CDO 3 27.3% 1 100.0% 9.1% Overseas 2 18.2% 0 0.0% 0.0% Joint 2 18.2% 0 0.0% 0.0% Education JPME 5 45.5% 1 100.0% 9.1% Master's Degree 9 81.8% 1 100.0% 9.1%
HSM Command 17/110 (15.5%) Overall selections (OP/OP-T/SM) 10/57 (17.5%) IZ (OP) selected 22 #1 DH tickets of >6 months not selected Average DH Ticket = ~7.7 months OP Selects - 13/13 production Shore Tour. 13/13 NAE valued 2 nd Sea Tour (Aide, Amphib, CVW Staff, NPC, SJO) Average group size for shore tour breakout was 34 (FRS, VX, VT, NAWDC) 76.5% of Selects had Masters Degree; 70.6% of Selects had JPME complete
HSM Professional Background HSM Total Eligible 110 Total Selects 17 15.5% Overall Eligible % of Total Eligible Selects % of Total Selected % of Total Tours FRS 53 48.2% 12 70.6% 10.9% Weapons School 19 17.3% 4 23.5% 3.6% TRACOM 30 27.3% 0 0.0% 0.0% Flag Aide 12 10.9% 3 17.6% 2.7% VX/HX/NAVAIR 2 1.8% 0 0.0% 0.0% TPS 6 5.5% 1 5.9% 0.9% AFLOAT STAFF TOUR 12 10.9% 4 23.5% 3.6% CVN 9 8.2% 0 0.0% 0.0% AMPHIB 25 22.7% 2 11.8% 1.8% NAWDC 2 1.8% 1 5.9% 0.9% TO / SJO 37 33.6% 5 29.4% 4.5% Qualifications Level 4 104 94.5% 16 94.1% 14.5% Level 5 7 6.4% 3 17.6% 2.7% OOD/CDO 63 57.3% 10 58.8% 9.1% Overseas 34 30.9% 5 29.4% 4.5% Joint 32 29.1% 11 64.7% 10.0% Education JPME 67 60.9% 12 70.6% 10.9% Master's Degree 75 68.2% 13 76.5% 11.8%
MPRF Command 19/125 (15.2%) Overall selections (OP/OP-T/SM) 9/69 (13.0%) IZ (OP) selected 15 #1 DH tickets >6 months not selected Average DH Ticket Length was 6.64 months OP Selects - 19/19 production Shore Tour 13/19 NAE valued 2 nd Sea Tour (CVN/CSG Afloat, Flag Aide, SMTI) Average group size for shore tour breakout was 65 (FRS, VX, VT, NAWDC) 68.4% of Selects had Masters Degree; 47.4% of Selects had JPME complete
MPRF Professional Background MPRF Total Eligible 125 Total Selects 19 15.2% Overall Eligible % of Total Eligible Selects % of Total Selected % of Total Tours FRS 60 48.0% 15 78.9% 12.0% Weapons School 36 28.8% 8 42.1% 6.4% TRACOM 19 15.2% 0 0.0% 0.0% Flag Aide 14 11.2% 6 31.6% 4.8% VX/HX/NAVAIR 17 13.6% 5 26.3% 4.0% TPS 7 5.6% 3 15.8% 2.4% AFLOAT STAFF TOUR 6 4.8% 2 10.5% 1.6% CVN 69 55.2% 6 31.6% 4.8% AMPHIB 1 0.8% 0 0.0% 0.0% NAWDC 3 2.4% 1 5.3% 0.8% TO / SJO 8 6.4% 2 10.5% 1.6% Qualifications Level 4 116 92.8% 19 100.0% 15.2% Level 5 45 36.0% 11 57.9% 8.8% OOD/CDO 29 23.2% 7 36.8% 5.6% Overseas 39 31.2% 5 26.3% 4.0% Joint 26 20.8% 7 36.8% 5.6% Education JPME 55 44.0% 9 47.4% 7.2% Master's Degree 73 58.4% 13 68.4% 10.4% Warfighting First-Operate Forward-Be Ready
VQ(T) Command 5/20 (25%) Overall Selections (OP/OP-T/SM) 2/20 (10%) OP 0 IZ / 2 AZ All selects #1 DH tickets ~5-7 Months Production / CVN or Afloat Aide / Post DH Community Jobs Valued 100% of selects had Master s Degree and JPME I Complete
VQ(T) Professional Background VQ(T) Total Eligible 20 Total Selects 5 25.0% Overall Eligible % of Total Eligible Selects % of Total Selected % of Total Tours FRS 7 35.0% 2 40.0% 10.0% Weapons School 2 10.0% 0 0.0% 0.0% TRACOM 7 35.0% 2 40.0% 10.0% Flag Aide 1 5.0% 1 20.0% 5.0% VX/HX/NAVAIR 4 20.0% 1 20.0% 5.0% TPS 1 5.0% 1 20.0% 5.0% AFLOAT STAFF TOUR 1 5.0% 1 20.0% 5.0% CVN 18 90.0% 4 80.0% 20.0% AMPHIB 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0.0% NAWDC 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0.0% TO / SJO 1 5.0% 0 0.0% 0.0% Qualifications Level 4 19 95.0% 5 100.0% 25.0% Level 5 3 15.0% 0 0.0% 0.0% OOD/CDO 7 35.0% 2 40.0% 10.0% Overseas 6 30.0% 2 40.0% 10.0% Joint 9 45.0% 3 60.0% 15.0% Education JPME 15 75.0% 5 100.0% 25.0% Master's Degree 15 75.0% 5 100.0% 25.0%
VAQ Command 11/40 (27.5%) Overall Selections (OP/OP-T/SM) 9/40 (22.5%) OP 16 #1 EP DH tickets left on the table (~6 months) 5-9+ month #1 DH tickets left on the table Average select DH ticket length was ~12 months GTI billets and FRS tours highly valued Second sea tours are VERY important in the crunch War fighting (GTI, Level IV) emphasized over other quals / certs (CDO, JPME, Masters)
VAQ Professional Background VAQ Total Eligible 40 Total Selects 11 27.5% Overall Eligible % of Total Eligible Selects % of Total Selected % of Total Tours FRS 19 47.5% 4 36.4% 10.0% Weapons School 8 20.0% 3 27.3% 7.5% TRACOM 2 5.0% 0 0.0% 0.0% Flag Aide 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0.0% VX/HX/NAVAIR 5 12.5% 0 0.0% 0.0% TPS 5 12.5% 0 0.0% 0.0% AFLOAT STAFF TOUR 10 25.0% 2 18.2% 5.0% CVN 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0.0% AMPHIB 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0.0% NAWDC 7 17.5% 4 36.4% 10.0% TO / SJO 13 32.5% 5 45.5% 12.5% Qualifications Level 4 34 85.0% 11 100.0% 27.5% Level 5 19 47.5% 9 81.8% 22.5% OOD/CDO 23 57.5% 10 90.9% 25.0% Overseas 9 22.5% 4 36.4% 10.0% Joint 14 35.0% 6 54.5% 15.0% Education JPME 16 40.0% 6 54.5% 15.0% Master's Degree 15 37.5% 4 36.4% 10.0%
VAW / VRC Command VAW 11/48 (22.9%) Overall Selections (OP/OP-T/SM) VAW 7/48 (14.5%) OP Average VAW ticket length: ~11 months VRC 3/8 (37.5%) Overall Selections (OP/OP-T/SM) VRC 2/8 (25%) OP Average VRC ticket length: 12.0 months WTI & FRS valued 3 of 7 (27.3%) VAW OP Selects had WTI experience 6 of 11 (54.5%) VAW OP/OP-T selects had FRS experience 3 of 3 (100%) VRC OP/OP-T/SM selects had FRS Experience 73% of the VAW selects had a Masters degree and were JPME complete 33% of the VRC selects had a Masters degree and 100% were JPME complete
VAW Background VAW Total Eligible 48 Total Selects 11 22.9% Overall Eligible % of Total Eligible Selects % of Total Selected % of Total Tours FRS 27 56.3% 6 54.5% 12.5% Weapons School 6 12.5% 3 27.3% 6.3% TRACOM 5 10.4% 0 0.0% 0.0% Flag Aide 18 37.5% 5 45.5% 10.4% VX/HX/NAVAIR 5 10.4% 0 0.0% 0.0% TPS 3 6.3% 0 0.0% 0.0% AFLOAT STAFF TOUR 15 31.3% 3 27.3% 6.3% CVN 7 14.6% 2 18.2% 4.2% AMPHIB 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0.0% NAWDC 6 12.5% 3 27.3% 6.3% TO / SJO 13 27.1% 5 45.5% 10.4% Qualifications Level 4 47 97.9% 11 100.0% 22.9% Level 5 16 33.3% 4 36.4% 8.3% OOD/CDO 32 66.7% 9 81.8% 18.8% Overseas 16 33.3% 4 36.4% 8.3% Joint 12 25.0% 6 54.5% 12.5% Education JPME 34 70.8% 8 72.7% 16.7% Master's Degree 29 60.4% 8 72.7% 16.7%
VRC Background VRC Total Eligible 8 Total Selects 3 37.5% Overall Eligible % of Total Eligible Selects % of Total Selected % of Total Tours FRS 5 62.5% 3 100.0% 37.5% Weapons School 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0.0% TRACOM 2 25.0% 0 0.0% 0.0% Flag Aide 2 25.0% 2 66.7% 25.0% VX/HX/NAVAIR 1 12.5% 0 0.0% 0.0% TPS 1 12.5% 0 0.0% 0.0% AFLOAT STAFF TOUR 1 12.5% 0 0.0% 0.0% CVN 2 25.0% 1 33.3% 12.5% AMPHIB 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0.0% NAWDC 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0.0% TO / SJO 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0.0% Qualifications Level 4 1 12.5% 0 0.0% 0.0% Level 5 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0.0% OOD/CDO 1 12.5% 0 0.0% 0.0% Overseas 3 37.5% 1 33.3% 12.5% Joint 3 37.5% 2 66.7% 25.0% Education JPME 5 62.5% 3 100.0% 37.5% Master's Degree 3 37.5% 1 33.3% 12.5%
VFA Command 28 / 103 (27.2%) Overall Selections (OP/OP-T/SM) 20 / 103 (19.4%) OP Average select DH ticket length Pilot = 11.9 months (86% of selects had an >11 month ticket) NFO = 9.7 months 21 non-selects had at least a 12-month ticket SFTI, FRS & CVW staff valued
VFA 1310 Background VFA 1310 Total Eligible 81 Total Selects 21 25.9% Overall Eligible % of Total Eligible Selects % of Total Selected % of Total Tours FRS 33 40.7% 9 32.1% 11.1% Weapons School 16 19.8% 12 57.1% 14.8% TRACOM 7 8.6% 1 4.8% 1.2% Flag Aide 5 6.2% 1 4.8% 1.2% VX/HX/NAVAIR 16 19.8% 0 0.0% 0.0% TPS 10 12.3% 0 0.0% 0.0% AFLOAT STAFF TOUR 15 18.5% 2 9.5% 2.4% CVN 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0.0% AMPHIB 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0.0% NAWDC 8 9.9% 4 19.0% 4.9% Qualifications Level 5 19 23.5% 13 61.9% 16.0% OOD/CDO 62 76.5% 21 100% 25.9% Joint 29 35.8% 10 47.6%% 12.3% Education JPME 40 49.4% 13 61.9% 16.0% Master's Degree 42 51.9% 9 42.9% 11.1%
VFA 1320 Background VFA 1320 Total Eligible 22 Total Selects 7 31.8% Overall Eligible % of Total Eligible Selects % of Total Selected % of Total Tours FRS 11 50.0% 4 57.1% 18.1% Weapons School 5 22.7% 3 42.9% 13.6% TRACOM 2 9.1% 0 0.0% 0.0% Flag Aide 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0.0% VX/HX/NAVAIR 4 18.2% 0 0.0% 0.0% TPS 2 9.1% 0 0.0% 0.0% AFLOAT STAFF TOUR 10 45.5% 2 28.6% 9.0% CVN 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0.0% AMPHIB 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0.0% NAWDC 2 9.1% 4 19.0% 4.9% Qualifications Level 5 8 36.4% 4 57.1% 18.1% OOD/CDO 16 72.7% 6 85.7% 27.2% Joint 6 27.3% 4 57.1% 18.1% Education JPME 14 63.6% 5 71.4% 22.7% Master's Degree 19 86.4% 5 71.4% 22.7%
LDO Command 4/22 selected CNATTU (18%) 1/14 selected Special Mission (7%) High water mark in O-4 Pinnacle tour: Top Tier soft break outs are important on 1 of 1 FITREPS Recent 5.0 FITREPS sends strong signal Significant career diversity required O/I level mix, CVN/CVW/LHA/D, FRS, Major Staff, Overseas 80% of selects had Master s degree Successful Pinnacle Tour Required. Hard/soft break-outs throughout career.
LDO Professional Background LDO Total Eligible: 22 Total Selects: 5 22.7% Overall Eligible % of Tot Eligible Selects % of Tot Selected %of Total Pinnacle Tour Pinnacle Hard BO 15 68.2% 2 40.0% 9.1% Pinnacle Soft BO 5 22.7% 3 60.0% 13.6% Pinnacle No BO 2 9.1% 0 0.0% 0.0% Qualifications Acquisition LV 1/2/3 12 54.5% 4 80.0% 9.1% Full Acquisition 3 13.6% 2 40.0% 9.1% PAMO (6330 only) 13 100.0% 5 100.0% 22.7% Education Bachelor's Degree 9 40.9% 4 80.0% 18.2% Master Degree 11 50.0% 4 80.0% 18.2% Associates Degree 2 9.1% 0 0.0% 0.0% No Degree 3 13.6% 1 20.0% 4.5%
TEST Command First Command-in-Grade (VX-30/ UX-24): 2/41 selected (4.9%) 100% of selects completed AEDO milestone equivalent tour Second Command-in-Grade (VX-20, VX-23, and HX-21): 3/35 (8.6%) 2 of 3 selects (66%) were sitting Test COs All selects were #1 OP DH AEDO vs. URL AEDO: 5/51 (9.8%) 10 AEDOs were eligible for both First and Second Command-in- Grade URL: 0/15 (0.0%) Large reduction in URL Test Command Opportunities Acquisition, Test, and Fleet Performance all matter!
AEDO/Test Professional Background TEST Total Eligible 66 Total Selects 5 7.6% Overall Eligible % of Total Eligible Selects % of Total Selected % of Total Tours FRS 13 19.7% 1 25.0% 1.5% Weapons School 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0.0% TRACOM 4 6.1% 0 0.0% 0.0% Flag Aide 5 7.6% 0 0.0% 0.0% VX/HX/NAVAIR 66 100.0% 5 100.0% 7.6% TPS 66 100.0% 5 100.0% 7.6% AFLOAT STAFF TOUR 3 4.5% 0 0.0% 0.0% CVN 1 1.5% 0 0.0% 0.0% AMPHIB 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0.0% NAWDC 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0.0% TO / SJO 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0.0% Qualifications Level 4 37 56.1% 2 50.0% 3.0% Level 5 2 3.0% 0 0.0% 0.0% OOD/CDO 22 33.3% 2 50.0% 3.0% Overseas 24 36.4% 1 25.0%% 1.5% Joint 15 22.7% 1 25.0%% 1.5% Education JPME 25 37.9% 3 75.0% 4.5% Master's Degree 64 97.0% 5 100.0% 7.6%
AEDO/Test Professional Background All Test Commands Total Eligible: 66 Total Selects: 5 7.6% Overall Eligible % of Eligible Selects % of Eligible Designator URL 15 22.7% 0 0.0% AEDO 51 77.3% 5 100% Tours OP DH 35 53% 3 60% OP-T DH 3 4.5% 0 0% No DH 28 42.4% 2 40% Qualifications Test Lvl 2 33 50% 1 20% Test Lvl 3 33 50% 4 100% PM Lvl 2 16 24.2% 2 40% PM Lvl 3 14 21.2% 1 25% Eng Lvl 2 16 24.2% 1 25% Eng Lvl 3 10 15.2% 0 0%
Reserve Component
Selection Overview FTS O-5 Command: 71 total records 8 Operational selects 2 Special Mission selects (NRD or ETD OIC) 14.1% board selection rate (10/71) SELRES O-5 Command: 20 total applicants 9 Operational selects 45% selection rate (9/20) FTS/SELRES board selection rate: 20.8% (19/91)
Diversity Statistics FTS / SELRES ELIGIBLES RECORDS SELECTED PERCENTAGE TOTAL 106 35 18.8% FEMALE 10 4 23.1% MALE 96 31 18.4% MINORITY 7 2 28.6% FEMALE 0 0 0.0% MALE 7 2 28.6%
FY19 Aviation CDR Command Board Stats (FTS) FTS Total Eligible 71 Total Selects 10 7.1% Overall Eligible % of Total Eligible Selects % of Total Selected % of Total Key Elements #1 Department head 56 78.8% 10 100% 7.1% Major Staff Tour 37 52.1% 10 100% 7.1% #1 DH and MJR STF 33 46.4% 10 100% 7.1% JPME #1 Completed 42 59.1% 8 80% 11.2% Master s Degree 48 67.6% 9 90% 12.6% GSA/IA Tour 13 18.3% 1 10% 1.4% Community HM 9 12.6% 1 10% 1.4% VR 35 49.2% 4 40% 5.6% VP 6 8.4% 1 10% 1.4% VFA/C 9 12.6% 2 20% 2.8% ETD OIC 5 7.0% 1 10% 1.4% NRD 21 29.5% 1 10% 1.4%
FY19 Aviation CDR Command Board Stats (SELRES) FTS Total Eligible 20 Total Selects 9 45% Overall Community VR Prop 4 3 75% VR Jet 8 3 38% VFA/C 5 2 40% VP 3 1 33%
Lessons Learned
Measures of Success Best and Fully Qualified Standard Record of sustained superior performance in Operational Environments War fighting ability and tactical excellence Potential to serve in positions of greater responsibility Department Head performance was the most critical determinant for selection, but overall strength of record played heavily due to the large number of #1 ranked Department Heads Other Considerations: Break out in first shore (production valued) and second sea tour, Major Staff, Masters, JPME, CDO/OOD, IA/GSA Diversity of assignment locations/scope/responsibility viewed as a positive The Best and Fully Qualified were Selected for Command
FITREP Guidelines Minimum ~6 month #1 DH ticket as OPSO/MO or both was a discriminator for selection; some communities valued a longer ticket Double-tap EP, especially from different reporting seniors sent strong and intentional message to the board Larger summary groups increase record strength Individual trait average matters, especially in high-water FITREPs Large deltas b/t summary group & reporting senior averages (RSCA) = good Resetting of reporting senior GPA, if required, should be clearly explained Soft and hard breakouts are essential for top ranking officers. Lack thereof sends a negative message to the board FITREP recommendations for future career milestones are important Consistent message/recs in a tour & over the officer s career matter Recommendations for something other than operational command sends a clear message to the board, especially on a detaching HW FITREP
FITREP Guidelines Documentation of community/peer awards, nominations, qualifications, education, and IA/GSA are essential & should be included in a FITREP More effective than a letter to the board Explain unusual circumstances in the FITREP Perceived decliner due to promotion (Super JO/Training O tour) Early roller for an Aide billet, hard fill job, etc. More effective than a letter to the board Block 41-use as much space as needed Efficiently/effectively communicate to the board Some white space OK, in fact desired Use intro/conclusion to communicate individual soft/hard breakouts, make recommendations for promotions & future career milestones (OP CMD, OP DH, MAJ CMD, CAG, CVN)
Letters to the Board Most effective Letters to Board (LTBs) explain a poorly written, incomplete, or future FITREP: Explain extraordinary situations Highlight undocumented achievements Early pull for a Flag Aide, hard fill, or transition Least effective letter: Great Officer Must Pick A well written FITREP will preclude the need for a LTB!! LTBs can draw undue attention to a weakness (e.g., Timing forced me to roll him two days before a COC ) LTBs: Submit if information not otherwise in record
Officer Records Officers must routinely review their records Community Detailer/Assistant Recorder reviews are a courtesy only ~ 1000 pieces of correspondence received for the FY19 ACSB Most common problems with records: Missing/gapped FITREPs Missing awards/citations, quals (CDO U/W, etc.), & advanced education An incomplete record can bring into question the officer s attention to detail Board correspondence does not update or fix permanent record It is your record. Keep it up to date!
Command Qualification CNO directed Comply with prerequisites for command per: OPNAVINST 1412.14 CNAP/CNAL/NAVAIR/CNAFRINST 1412.2 CNAP-CNAL 1412.3 Includes Oral Board Grandfathered Officer must have completed Aviation DH tour before 4 June 2013 Those that failed, declined, or did not complete oral board were disqualified from this board
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