The Signature, June 3, 2016

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Swordfish: Dive into New Season

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Budapest:

Recycling:

Best of Eastern Europe

Pizzarotti Hosts Party

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N A S SIG O N E L L A

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June 3, 2016

Vol. 33 No. 22

Petty Officer Spring Advancement Quotas Released

from chief of Naval Personnel

The Navy released the names May 27 of more than 20,000 active duty, Reserve and Full Time Support (FTS) Sailors selected for advancement during the 2016 spring advancement cycle to E-4, E-5, and E-6. High retention for active duty Sailors is reflected in limited vacancies resulting in advancement opportunity slightly below the 10-year average for active E-4 through E-6 pay grades. FTS saw increased opportunity for all pay grades, while Reserve Sailors saw increase to advance to E-6 and E-4 and a slight opportunity drop for the E-5 pay grade. Advancements are based on vacancies in the Fleet and are aligned with current and planned job openings. This alignment is key to the Navy's continued success in balancing the force. Across the fiscal year, advancement remains strong with three opportunities for active duty and FTS E-4-E-6 advancement - spring exam, Meritorious Advancement Program season and fall exam. Community managers included all three advancement opportunities in developing advancement plans

to ensure continuous advancement opportunity and community health. This cycle, all rates in all active duty paygrades have advancement opportunity. Active duty advancement opportunity and quotas by pay grade: E-4 advancement opportunity decreased from 31.57 percent 29.63 percent (-1.94 percentage points). Total of 7,558 quotas. E-5 advancement opportunity decreased from 19.62 percent to 16.69 percent (-2.93 percentage points). Total of 6,092 quotas. E-6 advancement opportunity decreased from 11.98 percent to 11.32 percent (-.66 percentage points). Total of E-6 2,900 quotas. For FTS Sailors the advancement opportunity increased and is well above the 10-year average for all paygrades. FTS advancement opportunity is in response to the Navy's needs in support of active duty requirements. Full-Time Support (FTS) advancement opportunity by pay grade: E-4 advancement opportunity decreased from 54.29 percent to 52.90 percent (-1.39 percentage

points). Total of 164 quotas. E-5 advancement opportunity increased from 31 percent to 37.15 percent (-6.15 percentage points). Total of 250 quotas. E-6 advancement opportunity increased from 11.78 percent to 17.27 percent (6.34 percentage points). Total of 204 quotas. Selected Reserve (SELRES) advancement opportunities continue to improve overall for the fifth straight cycle. The Reserve Force end strength has stabilized as many of reserve communities are experiencing growth at all paygrades and we are starting to address the ratings that have been stagnant for several cycles, according to Reserve personnel officials. SELRES advancement opportunity by pay grade: E-4 advancement opportunity increased from 56.26 percent to 67.99 percent (an increase of 11.73 percentage points). Total of 1081 quotas. E-5 advancement opportunity decreased from 26.08 percent to 25.60 percent (a decrease of .48 percentage points). Total of 921 quotas. E-6 advancement opportunity increased from 12.74 percent to 14.88 percent (an increase of 2.14 percentage points). Total of 640 quotas.

Sailors Participate in Quarterly Barracks Cleanup and Barbecue

Sailors clean barracks buildings 170 and 623 on NAS 1 and NAS 2 as part of a quarterly beautification effort to maintain healthy and clean living conditions in the barracks. The First Class Petty Officer Association also sponsored a free barbecue after the clean up to reward the Sailors' hard work. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Luke Askew/Released)


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