Career Development Training Course

Career Incentives

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Career Incentives

Enabling Objectives

Upon successful completion of this topic, the trainee will be able to:

LIST the Career Incentive Programs and the references for these programs.

IDENTIFY incentives, eligibility requirements, and application procedures for the STAR program.

IDENTIFY incentives, eligibility requirements, and application procedures for the SCORE program.

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Career Incentives

Enabling Objectives (cont.)

IDENTIFY the incentives, choices, eligibility requirements, advantages, and procedures for the Guard 2000 Program.

DIFFERENTIATE between the terms change-in-rate and change-in-rating.

IDENTIFY change-in-rating eligibility requirements.

LIST the change-in-rating methods of conversion.

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Career Incentives

Enabling Objectives (cont.)

IDENTIFY the eligibility requirements and submission procedures for the Assignment to School as a Reenlistment Incentive Program.

IDENTIFY the references for Career Incentive Special Programs.

IDENTIFY the eligibility requirements and submission procedures for the Twilight Tours Incentive Program.

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Career Incentives

Reference Publications

NAVPERS 15560(series), Naval Military Personnel Manual (MILPERSMAN)

NAVADMIN 307/07, Career Schools Listing (CSL) for STAR and SCORE Programs, or most current NAVADMIN message

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Career Incentive Programs

STARSCOREGUARD 2000Change of Rate/RatingSchool or Special Program

AssignmentsTwilight Tours

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Career Incentives

Selective Training and Reenlistment (STAR) Program

STAR program:Offers career designation to first term

personnel.

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Career Incentives

STAR Incentives

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 1510-020 and CSL NAVADMIN 307/07.

Advancement to PO3 upon completion of Phase I of AEF Class “A” school.

SRB if eligible.

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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

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STAR Application Procedures

1306/7 to NPC PERS-811

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Career Incentives

Selective Conversion and Reenlistment (SCORE) Program

SCORE program:Offers career incentives to members

who reenlist for conversion to an undermanned rating (CREO 1).

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Career Incentives

SCORE Incentives

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.

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Career Incentives

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 OBLISERV requirements for other

programs.

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Career Incentives

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.

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SCORE Application Procedures

1306/7 to NPC PERS-811

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Guaranteed Assignment Retention Detailing (GUARD 2000) Program

GUARD 2000:Offers two guaranteed assignments

within a 20 year career.

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GUARD 2000 (cont.)

GUARD 2000:Restricts eligibility to 17 vice 25 years.Allows up to 18 months of Prescribed

Sea Tour (PST) waivers for first-term Sailors (temporarily rescinded).

Allow detailers greater latitude in assigning Sailors to lower priority requisitions.

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GUARD 2000 Incentives

Two guaranteed assignments during a career:One on first reenlistment (use it or

lose it).Second may be used any time up to

the commencement of 17th year of service, provided HYT limits are not exceeded.

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GUARD 2000 Choices

Sailor may choose from four types of duty:Type ship/aircraftHomeport for sea dutyShore duty in specific locationMutually agreeable billet

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GUARD 2000 Eligibility Requirements

A Sailor must:Not be under orders.Be eligible to reenlist per MPM 1160-030.Reenlist for at least 4 years beyond EAOS.Be an E-4 - E-9, or E-3 who has passed an

E-4 exam with less than 17 years.Complete a DOD area tour.Be eligible for duty requested.Contact detailer 9-12 months prior to

EAOS.

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Career Incentives

GUARD 2000 Advantages

Encourages direct communication between Sailor and detailer.

Allows first termers to reenlist at EAOS regardless of PST for transfer at completion of PST.

Allows for first-termers to be granted up to 18 months of PST waivers (not in effect).

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GUARD 2000 Procedures

Sailors must:Contact detailer.Have a direct one-on-one negotiation

with their detailer before a 1306/7 or naval message request is submitted. This is Critical!

Send 1306/7 or naval message.

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Change-in-Rate or Change-in-Rating

Opportunity for Sailors to serve in rate or ratings for which they have the greatest aptitude and interest.

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What is a Change-in-Rate or Change-in-Rating?

Change-in-Rate – a lateral change in the apprenticeships in the same pay grade (e.g. SN FN).

Change-in-Rating – a lateral change in occupational skills without change in pay grade (e.g. AT2 ET2).

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Change-in-Rating Eligibility Requirements

Sailor must:Be enlisted on active duty (including FTS

personnel).Be a PO1 or below.Have less than 12 years of active military

service.Request rating in CREO 1.Have served a minimum of 24 months in

current rating.Not have a current rating in CREO 1.

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Change-in-Rating Eligibility Requirements (cont.)

Sailor must:Be eligible for transfer.Satisfy eligibility requirements for rating

requested (ASVAB scores, physical, security, etc.)

Be recommended by CO.

Note: If on an enlistment or extension of enlistment for which SRB was paid, will not normally be considered for a change until within 9 months of EAOS.

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Change-in-Rating Methods of Conversion

Methods of conversion include:Change of apprenticeship

accomplished by CO at Sailor’s request.

Via formal school training.Through direct conversion.Through successful completion in a

Navy-Wide Advancement Exam.Through forced conversions.

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Assignment to Schoolas a Reenlistment Incentive

Provides a guaranteed assignment to a specific school for reenlistment of 4 or more years.

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Assignment to School as a Reenlistment Incentive – Eligibility Requirements

A Sailor must:Meet obligated service requirements

per MILPERSMAN.Meet entrance requirements per

CANTRAC. Meet additional criteria:

Composite trainingSea/Shore rotationPaygrade vs. skill requirementConsistent record

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Assignment to School as a Reenlistment Incentive – Submission Requests

Assignments will normally occur at PRD.

TEMADDINS assignments may occur any time within the members activity tour.

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Special Programs References

MILPERSMAN 1306-400 through 424 MILPERSMAN 1306-900 through 968NPC PERS-402D, 4010, Rating

Detailers

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Twilight Tours

A Sailor must:Be eligible for voluntary Non-

Disability Retirement per MILPERSMAN 1810-010.

Not have been previously transferred to the Fleet Reserve.

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Twilight Tours Incentives

Provides a choice of geographic area for the last two years of active duty service prior to 30 year retirement.

Are assigned per sea/shore flow.May be more than two years if DOD

tour involved.

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Twilight Tour Submission Requests

Submit to rating detailer on 1306/7.Submit 9-12 months prior to

requested commencement of twilight tour.

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Career Incentives

Summary and Review

Where are the applications for STAR forwarded?

Under STAR, guaranteed advancement to PO2 is available for Sailors who complete “C” Schools. Where are the ”C” School packages listed?

What are the obligated service requirements for STAR/SCORE?

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Career Incentives

Summary and Review (cont.)

How are Guard 2000 requests submitted?

How many assignment guarantees are provided for under the GUARD program?

When will an assignment to school as a reenlistment incentive normally occur?

What is the timeframe for Twilight Tour submissions?

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