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NAVY RAM: RESERVE AVIATION MAINTAINER Issue 2

Navy RAM: Reserve Aviation

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NAVY RESERVE EA-18G GROWLERS FROM THE VAQ-209 “STAR WARRIORS” WHILE DEPLOYED JAN 2016 ADVANCEMENT & SELECTIONS

The End of an Era…Again by LCDR Chris Baxter

The recent disestablishment of HSC-84, one of the largest FTS squadrons, both in terms of manpower and aircraft, marks the end of one of the most decorated combat squadrons in modern naval aviation history.

With over 11,000 flight hours in Iraq supporting Operations Iraqi Freedom and New Dawn, HSC-84 routinely conducted kinetic Special Operations Forces (SOF) support operations such as troop insertion (INFIL), extraction (EXFIL), casualty evacuation (CASEVAC), Combat Search

and Rescue, and the provision of Combat Air Support (CAS) for joint special operators in an active war zone. Since 2008, HSC-84 has earned three CNAFR Battle Efficiency Awards, was the McCampbell Trophy Award Winner as the CNAFR Squadron of the Year, earned the Sikorsky Golden Wrench, and was selected as the Citizen Patriot Unit Award in recognition for “substantial contribution to the security and/or defense posture of the United States of America in a manner worthy of recognition at the national level and demonstrated a quantifiable and recognizable pattern of excellence.” Despite this unparalleled performance record, the decision was made to disestablish HSC-84 in favor of other competing priorities.

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FY-17 O-6: CDR Conrado Dungca,Jr. 1515 CDR Jason Goff, 1527 CDR Alexander Peabody, 1525

FY-17 O-5: LCDR David Avery,1515 LCDR Joseph Bilodeau, 1525 LCDR Stephan Bussell,1515 LCDR Damon Daniels Jr, 1515 LCDR Luis Echevarria, 1527 LCDR Alyce Grillet, 1527 LCDR Randy Hoyt, 1515 LCDR Mike Martin, 1527 LCDR Jennifer Tinjum, 1515 LCDR Chad Trevett, 1525 LCDR Joseph Walker, 1515 FY-16 W-4: CWO3 Corey Raile, 7338 W-3: CWO2 John Word, 7338 FY-17 Navy Reserve LDO In-Service Procurement Selection Board Results: Aviation Maint: ADC Lee Butler,6335 AOC Ponce Cureton, 6335 Fall FTS AMDO Redesignation Board LT Matthew Dale, 1520 LT Frank Duncan, 1520 LT Evan Hart, 1520 LT James Sabin, 6330 Spring FTS AMDO Redesignation Board LT Carlos Marcia, 1520

CONGRATULATIONS….PAMO PQS

LCDR Luis Echevarria, PMA-207 LCDR Jason McCord, CNAFR LT Matthew Dale, AIMD Sigonella

Summer 2016

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Reader Feedback:

1. There was a slight helo bias on the pictures in the last Newsletter. NR: We have included token aircraft from the rest of the CNAFR portfolio in this edition. There is even a Cessna in one photo. Enjoy! Send pictures for inclusion in future Newsletters to LCDR Chris Baxter ([email protected]) We would love to hear from you. Please provide feedback on Newsletter design, content, or suggestions for topics you want to see covered in Navy RAM via the inbox at [email protected].

Authors Wanted: All FTS AMDO, SELRES AMDO, SELRES LDO/CWO, or friends/supporters of the Reserve Aviation Maintenance community are encouraged to submit articles germane to the publication’s audience.

FAREWELL…AND FOLLOWING SEAS

To CDR Frank Seguin after a long and distinguished career. His presence and contributions will surely be missed.

Navy Reserve Program (NRP) Overview……..………………………………..3

NR MMO in the Spotlight…………………4

RAM in the Spotlight……………………….6

Reserve Mustangs, Irons in the Fire..….7

Detailer’s Corner…………………....………9

JO Jungle……………………………......……11

Meet our Newest FTS AMDOs …………14

Flag Officer Announcements Navy Rear Adm. Luke M. McCollum for appointment to the rank of vice admiral, and for assignment as chief of Navy Reserve, Pentagon, Washington, District of Columbia. McCollum is currently serving as Reserve Deputy Commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet, San Diego, California.

Rear Adm. (lower half) Thomas W. Luscher, selected for promotion to rear admiral, will be assigned as Commander, Navy Reserve Forces Command, Norfolk, Virginia. Luscher is currently serving as Deputy Chief of Navy Reserve, N095,

Office of the Chief of Naval Operations, Washington, District of Columbia.

CNAFR and NRP Leadership Changes

Since the last edition of Navy RAM, RDML Crane has succeeded RADM Leavitt as Commander Naval Air Forces Reserve (CNAFR) and RDML MacInnis is the new Director of the Navy Reserve Program (NRP).

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The Navy Reserve Program

Test your knowledge of the NRP. (answers below)

1. What is JCAT? 2. What does NR ISEL do? 3. What role does NR PEO play? 4. How does NR MMO fit into the

NAE? 5. What does the acronym PGSS

stand for and what role does NRP play in the program?

6. Which of the following has never been a NRP Command? a. NR NAVAIR SPECOPS RAF b. NR NAWCWD

NRP Mission To support NAVAIR and the warfighter with a mobilization-ready force of qualified acquisition professionals providing forward deployable capability

and expertise. NRP Vision The Navy’s premiere program for innovation and expertise in the support of system development, acquisition, rapid deployment, and depot-level repair capabilities seamlessly aligned with our active duty counterparts, integral to the future of Naval Aviation, and essential to the Warfighter.

NRP Core Principles We draw on these values to guide all of our decisions and actions:

Emphasize Warfighting first! Operate with the highest

Integrity and utmost of Ethics Be Agile, Responsive, and

Adaptable Maintain open and honest

communications Embrace diversity in recruiting

and throughout mission execution

Leverage military skills and civilian skill-sets to meet future requirements

Think strategically Continue to adapt Be where it matters, when it

matters

NRP Strategy

Maintain the highest possible training and mobilization readiness

Provide focused efforts for Junior Officer development and DCO training/indoctrination

Identify and maintain a database of personnel skills

Identify capability and resource gaps and develop NRP solutions

Apply unit and individual strengths as well as differentiated talents to provide value to the warfighter

Serve as a Unified Team for a shared purpose

Establish trusting relationships, both inside and outside the NRP

Be a vital part of the future of Naval Aviation

Meet the Director, NRP

RDML DANIEL V. MACINNIS

UNITED STATES NAVY

DIRECTOR, NAVY RESERVE PROGRAM

RDML Dan MacInnis was born in Akron, Ohio and graduated with distinction from the U.S. Naval Academy with a B.S. in Aerospace Engineering in May 1986. Upon graduation, he was commissioned an Ensign as an Engineering Duty Officer and completed an M.S. in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Maryland. He also holds a M.S. degree in Engineering and Management from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

Upon completion of Surface Warfare officer School, MacInnis reported aboard the USS Dixon (AS-37) in Pt. Loma, CA where he served as Division Officer for the Repair Quality, Repair Services, and Outside Machinery Repair Divisions. While onboard Dixon, MacInnis earned his Surface Warfare Officer designation and qualified as Officer of the Deck (in port and at sea), and Command Duty Officer. (continued on page 4.)

Answers to NRP Quiz

1. Joint Combat Assessment Team. Between 2003 and 2014, forward-deployed US Navy Reserve JCAT assessors collected and assessed hundreds Battle Damage events in Iraq and Afghanistan, using the data for trend analysis and to identify weapons used, as well as enemy tactics, and procedures to help mitigate future events.

2. The Navy Reserve In-Service Engineering and Logistics (NR ISEL) Program provides JCAT assessors to investigate aircraft battle damage worldwide on short notice.

3. NR PEO provides core Engineering, Logistics, and Test and Evaluation services to NAVAIR Program Executive Offices. 4. See “Unit in the Spotlight” section for details. 5. The Persistent Ground Surveillance Systems program consists of tethered aerostats that provide perimeter defense, counter-improvised

explosive device (C-IED) detection, and force protection primarily at Forward Operating Bases (FOBs). 6. See RDML MacInnis’ bio for answer


(RDML MacInnis bio)

MacInnis transitioned to Naval Aviation, where he received flight instruction in T-34C Mentor, T-2 Buckeye, and TA-4J

Skyhawk aircraft. Upon completion of active duty service, MacInnis joined the Navy Reserve, affiliating with the Naval Air Systems Command Reserve Program (NRP) in 1993 as an Aeronautical Engineering Duty Officer.

In 2006, MacInnis deployed as Officer in Charge of Tigershark Detachment 1 in Habbaniya, Iraq, where his detachment provided thousands of hours of Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) for Naval Special Warfare Command and Marine Forces in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. MacInnis deployed again in 2013 to Afghanistan as Officer in Charge of the Persistent Ground Surveillance System, a network of over forty Aerostats providing force protection and ISR to forward operating bases throughout Afghanistan.

During MacInnis' command of NR NAVAIR SPECOPS RAF, he was instrumental in standing up the NRP Rapid Research and Development Mission Area. Under his leadership, the unit earned the RADM Hugh Smith Award NRP Reserve Unit of the Year in 2011. MacInnis most recently commanded NR NAWCWD, providing research, engineering and test & evaluation support to NAWCWD in China Lake, CA. He is currently serving as the NAVAIR Reserve Program Director, overseeing five units encompassing 240 officer and enlisted personnel.

OPERATION TOMODACHI was the humanitarian assistance/disaster relief effort to Japan in the wake of the 2011 Tohoku earthquake and tsunami. Aircraft from the USS REAGAN Carrier Strike Group and other in-country assets were contaminated by radiological fallout released from the catastrophic failure of the Fukushima-Daiichi nuclear power complex. As a result, Naval Air System Command (NAVAIR) urgently stood up a radiological reclamation capability for airframes, engines, and components at Level II and Level III maintenance facilities to inspect parts upon entering the continental United States.

NAVAIR Reserve Program (NRP) personnel have supported the OPERATION TOMODACHI effort since 2011 when they began collection of lessons learned and best practices from the contamination response at inspection facilities. In 2012, the OPERATION TOMODACHI Radiological Reclamation Lessons Learned Report was submitted to Commander, Fleet Readiness Centers. Recommendations from the report have

been incorporated into Naval Aviation doctrine, policy, processes and procedures for future occurrences and have laid the foundation for the long-term Reserve mission for Radiological Reclamation and Rapid Response.

From December 2011- September 2015, NRP reservists have served as the Deputy, Program Manager for this radiological reclamation effort reporting to NAVAIR 6.6. More than 250 aircraft, 800 engine modules and APUs, and 42,000 repairable components have been inspected and

Navy Reserve – Maintenance, Modification and Overhaul

Mission: Radiological Reclamation and Rapid Response

Unit in the Spotlight

continued on pg. 5

Teamwork demonstrated between FRCMA Det Norfolk and NR-MMO Det B

during installation of portable Radiological Controls (RADCON) facility

at Norfolk.


released or disposed of per fleet direction saving the US Navy more than $66.7M in component cost and more than $2.4B in aircraft costs.

The NRP’s Maintenance Modification and Overhaul (NR-MMO) unit is currently working on formalizing and retaining this strategic capability. NR-MMO personnel will support FRC (Fleet Readiness Centers) radiological reclamation efforts planned at three major inspection facilities in FY16.

Historical Reserve Radiological Reclamation Timeline

FY2011

NRP reservist recalled to serve as

a Program Manager for

radiological reclamation serving

under NAVAIR 6.6.

FY2012

Submitted OPERATION

TOMODACHI Radiological

Reclamation Lessons Learned

Report to Commander, Fleet

Readiness Centers.

Commander, Fleet Readiness

Centers (COMFRC) requested

Navy Reserve support for

reclamation and endorsed

development of a reserve rapid

response mission. The NRP’s

Maintenance, Modification, and

Overhaul unit assigned to lead

the reserve support.

FY2013

Contamination Technician

Training

FY2014

First NR-MMO Det B

Radiological Controls (RADCON)

exercise.

Reservist supported the

government acceptance of

Norfolk portable RADCON

Shelter including mock set up at

Production Products St. Louis,

MO facility.

NR-MMO Reservists drafted

requirements for a new contract

for increased Aviation

Radiological Inspection Facility

and Forward Repairable

Inspection Area (FRIA) in FY2015.

NR-MMO Reservist support for

Aviation Radiological Inspection

Facility, San Diego, CA provided

(183 days).

FY2015

NR-MMO teamed with

counterparts from Fleet

Readiness Center Mid-Atlantic

Site Norfolk to validate/verify

assembly and disassembly

procedures of the Portable

Radiological Control Inspection

Facility. The portable facility set

the new standard for future

reclamation operations and

reduces facility fabrication set-up

time from months to days and

was utilized as the T56 and T700

engines inspection facility at

NAS Norfolk, Virginia.

NR-MMO validated COMFRC

procedures for screening and

processing components,

ensuring rapid response

availability and capability to

meet fleet requirements.

NR-MMO Reservist developed

Plan of Action and Milestones for

the disestablishment of Forward

Repairable Inspection Area

(FRIA) operations at the end of

FY2015 and redirected all

incoming material to Aviation

Radiological Inspection Facility

San Diego.

FY2016

NR-MMO Det B RADCON Team

is scheduled to assist Aircraft

Intermediate Maintenance

Detachment, Atsugi with

inventory and preparation of

quarantined material for Low

Level Radioactive Waste pickup

at the Atsugi FRIA in Japan.


is scheduled to support NAVAIR

4.1.8 /Marine Corps Air Station,

Iwakuni by serving as military

liaisons as well as learning about

the In Situ Object Counting

Systems (ISOCS) process with

respect to the evaluation of

AE2100 engines under

radiological control. ISOCS is a

survey system which will allow

for non-intrusive survey

methods.


is scheduled to assist FRC Mid-

Atlantic / Army Corps of

Engineers with ISOCS evaluation

of all T-56 engines under

radiological control.

From left to right: AD1 Obando from FRCMA Det Norfolk, LCDR Bono (NR-MMO Det B), CDR Scinicariello (NR-MMO Det B) assemble portable RADCON facility during

mock setup at Production Products, St Louis, IL.


CDR(sel) John Bercey, U S N , 6335

Officer in Charge, Task Force Copperhead Tactical UAV Operations

CDR(sel) John Bercey hails from Queens,

NY, entering Naval active duty service

under the Advanced Electronics program.

As an Enlisted Avionics Technician he

worked on F-14 Tomcat aircraft, making

an extended Western Pacific deployment

with the VF-24 Fighting Renegades aboard

the aircraft carrier USS Constellation and

completed a tour with VX-4 Test and

Evaluation Squadron at Point Mugu, CA

on the early F/A-18A.

Upon completing 6 years of active duty he affiliated with the Navy Reserve with VA-305, one of the last A-7 squadrons in the Navy, and transitioned the squadron to VFA-305 with the F/A-18A Hornet. He later transferred to Naval Air Station Lemoore, CA for a tour at IMA Avionics specializing in the F-18 radar system. Following, he completed a five year tour with the VP-65 Tridents at Point Mugu, CA during which he was selected to Avionics Chief Petty Officer, then commissioned as an Avionics Chief Warrant Officer – all credited to the superior mentorship and relentless encouragement he received.

His current Reserve billet is the Aircraft Maintenance Officer for the VR-55 Minutemen, a C-130 squadron home based at Naval Air Station Point Mugu, CA where he leads a department of 159

maintenance technicians, Chiefs and Officers in worldwide operations supporting all branches of service in operational and humanitarian missions. He deploys annually to the CENTCOM, PACOM and EUCOM theaters of operation and has led numerous C-130 detachments.

He has served as a Naval Reserve Policy Board Member and completed multiple short staff assignments including the FY-15 Active/Reserve LDO/CWO Procurement board as a Board Member and two promotion boards as an Asst. Recorder.

CDR(sel) Bercey has just completed an 18 month voluntary mobilization as the Officer-In-Charge of Task Force Copperhead Tactical UAV Operations, serving a vital Counter-IED mission in Afghanistan. In an operational O-5 billet he led 90 Pilots, Mission Commanders, Intelligence Analysts, Radar Operators and Maintainers in an ISR mission supporting US and Coalition troops where success is measured in lives saved.

CDR(sel) Bercey holds an AS Degree in Engineering from El Camino College in Torrance, CA and a BS degree in Electrical Engineering from California State University at Long Beach. In the civilian sector he has worked as a radar design engineer at Hughes Aircraft Co and Raytheon, and following, as a Spacecraft Systems Engineer at Hughes Space and Communications. He is currently a Spacecraft Systems Engineering Manager at Boeing Satellite Systems in El Segundo, CA involved in all aspects of design and manufacture of geosynchronous satellites for both commercial and military use.

His personal awards include the Meritorious Service Medal, Navy Commendation Medal (3 Awards), Navy Achievement Medal (5 awards), Army Achievement Medal, Joint Meritorious Unit Award, Navy Unit Commendation (2 awards) and an unprecedented 13 Battle Efficiency Awards.

CDR(sel) Bercey resides in Redondo Beach, CA with his partner Fulvia Dorcey

and has 2 stepchildren in college. He is an avid snow skier and runs the Boeing Ski Club.

RAM in the Spotlight

Pics from the CNAFR Portfolio

Islander 980 (VR-61) on taxiway with Blue Angels in the background.

Special F-5 paint scheme (VFC-111). Because they can…

Growler on patrol (VAQ-209)


Reserve Mustangs: Irons in the Fire

FY-18 Selected Reserve LDO In-Service Procurement Board The solicitation message for the FY-18 LDO In-Service procurement message is on the street. 6335 is an open designator. If you have not done so already, begin to recruit and groom your best candidates. Contact LCDR Baxter for a copy of the FY-18 LDO/CWO recruiting brief. FY-18 Reserve LDO Appraisal Board. LT Mike Brown, 6335, is coordinating an appraisal board at NAS Oceana for SELRES personnel seeking to apply for the FY-18 Reserve Aviation Maintenance LDO Program. Potential candidates and their mentors may reach him at [email protected].

The LDO Aviation Maintenance community is currently undermanned due to historically low number of qualified applicants at RC LDO/CWO IP Boards. This is where RAM Officers of all designators can contribute. We have many former SELRES LDO/CWOs in the FTS community so if you need assistance preparing competitive packages, reach out. Examples of FTS officers you may contact are: LCDR Baxter, LT Greene, LT Vegerano, and LT Townsend.

FY-17 SELRES AVIATION MAINTENANCE LDO IN-SERVICE PROCUREMENT BOARD

STATISTICS

Quotas: 7 Selected: 2 Unfilled Requirements: 5

Note: Eligible Sailors are encouraged to apply for the designators for which they are most qualified, regardless of current rating or civilian skills. Profile of competitive LDO/CWO Candidates:

Sustained superior performance! • Consistent break-outs in evaluations (Always EP or moving to the right) • Successful in key leadership and technical positions • Continued education, personal and professional development • Equivalent civilian experience and expertise

• Warfare qualified (where possible) • Challenging and diversified assignments • Active component support (IA/Mob, ADSW, ADT) • Culture of Fitness

Additional Resources:

• NPC LDO/CWO website http://www.public.navy.mil/bupersnpc/ boards/administrative/ldo_cwo/Pages/default.aspx – NPC “LDO/CWO Community Page” (link under “Related Information”) • OPNAVINST 1420.1B (Enlisted to Officer Commissioning Programs Application Administrative Manual) – Chapters: 2, 7 Appendices: F, H – Follow OPNAVINST 1420.1B unless otherwise directed by annual NAVADMIN LDO/CWO Announcement or guidance on the NPC website • OPNAVINST 1120.12 (LDO/CWO Programs Eligibility Checklist: Commands Appointment of Limited Duty Offices and Chief Warrant Officers for inactive duty in the Navy Reserve) • RC LDO/CWO Procurement NAVADMIN (DTG 211344Z JUN 16) • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ mustang.reserveldocwo

Capt. Drew Basden, Commodore of Airborne

Command Control and Logistics Wing, presented Lt. Christopher Baxter, Maintenance Material

Control Officer (MMCO) at Fleet Readiness Center Mid-Atlantic Norfolk, Virginia, the Al

Kirmes Readiness and Logistics Award during Fleet Readiness Center (FRC) Day at Naval

Station Norfolk Oct. 9. Selection for the award is based on contributions and dedicated efforts

managing maintenance and repairs by an MMCO in the E-2 and C-2 communities. (U.S. Navy

photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Jessica Bryant)

Get Noticed! Send us pictures of RAMs in action (PAMO pinning, promotions, reenlistments, awards, etc.) or unit and event photos for inclusion in future editions of Navy RAM.


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Congratulations to the “Nomads” of VR-62: The 2015

CFLSW Battle “E” and Commander Naval Air Forces Reserve McCampbell Trophy

Winner

VR-62 was recently awarded the 2015 McCampbell Trophy, given annually to the COMNAVAIRFORES squadron of the year. While each Battle "E" squadron should be justifiably proud of its accomplishments, the NOMADS of VR-62 can be doubly proud in light of their recognition as this year’s best of the best!! Congratulations NOMADS!!

VR-62’s banner year was attributed to the synergy of a well-trained and effective squadron. The Command was able to execute a record-breaking flight hour year significantly under budget,

while successfully dealing with the difficulties inherited due to a 13-month Airfield closure, which required the squadron to simultaneously operate out of 4 locations. Through the use of a ground-breaking Maintenance Detachment Team concept, VR-62 led the Fleet Logistics Support Wing (FLSW) in production while providing seamless support to Fleet and Combatant Commanders worldwide.

With five aircraft assigned, the VR-62 Maintenance Team accomplished a Wing-leading 84.84 aircraft utilization rate and a 4.1 maintenance man-hour per flight hour rate with a Maintenance Department that was manned for only three aircraft.

In FY15 the NOMADS continued a mishap free flight record of over 79,000 flight hours during the past Thirty years of service to the fleet.

VR-62’s MMCO is LT Ryan Kobeski, 1527. BZ to the Nomad Team!!!

Check out those shiny railroad tracks! Quintin Townsend receives congratulations from CDR

Fragale, Commanding Officer, VR-55 after being pinned to LT.


Detailer’s Corner XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

Recent Accessions: LTJG Randy Pond - VR-58 - OCT 15 LT Evan Hart - VR-61 - FEB 16 ENS Cory King - HSC-85 - MAR 16 LT Matthew Dale - ? - OCT 16 LT Franklin Duncan – VP-62 - JAN 17 LT James Sabin - ? - JAN 17 XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Billet Based Distribution (BBD) - Released in February 2016

The Navy is refining the distribution process for enlisted personnel with the addition of Billet Based Distribution (BBD) functionality to the Career Management System - Interactive Detailing (CMS-ID). BBD matches Sailors to specific billets based on rating, paygrade, and Navy Enlisted Classification (NEC) codes. BBD will enable the Navy to more efficiently assign personnel in support of warfighting readiness.

- Sailors will continue to use CMS-ID to apply for available jobs in the present manner. - Activity Manning Manager (AMM): Manages enlisted personnel and the Command's legacy Enlisted Distribution Verification Report (EDVR). - Activity Manning Manager (AMM): Manages enlisted personnel and the command's legacy Enlisted Distribution Verification Report (EDVR). AMMs will have access to view detailed information on command personnel and billets allowing for efficient management of the demand signal sent to NPC for distribution action based upon Manning Control Authority (MCA) prioritization. The AMM's role is critical in the automated BBD environment, as detailed information is shared across myriad users and personnel managers. It is the AMM's responsibility to ensure this information is accurate. - EDVR Replacement: The legacy EDVR will be replaced by an Enlisted Distribution Verification Process (EDVP). Instead of a published report, the process of validating enlisted manning will use on-line information provided in CMS-ID. This

change provides access to near real-time information for better distribution of enlisted Navy personnel.

- Requesting BBD Access: Fleet users may request access to the new system now. All users, with the exception of the Enlisted Sailor role used for orders negotiation in CMS-ID, must resubmit a System Authorization Access Request - Navy (SAAR-N)(OPNAV 5239/14) and submit a new Distribution Systems Request Form (NAVPERS 1330/3).

- Guidance and Training can be found at http://www.public.navy.mil/bupers-npc/enlisted/billet_based/Pages/default2.aspx

XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Voluntary Retirement and Separation Requests

I can't emphasize this enough: Voluntary retirement and separation requests are tied to your PRD. The appropriate timeline for this voluntary request is 9 to 12 months prior to your PRD. The reason for this timeline is that these requests are voluntary...no one can make you send a letter. The 9 to 12 months prior timeline allows for a sufficient period to identify your relief and generate a FTS quota for a new accession. By the book definition, if you are within 6 months of your PRD you are considered "Needs of the Navy" and will receive PCS orders, which obligates you to a two-year minimum tour. XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX DAU note from the Acquisition Workforce Manager: ACQ credit is no longer accepted for operational duty (which includes FTS squadrons) XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

Requests for Separations, Retirements Move to Online Process

The process for requesting retirement, including requests to transfer to the Fleet Reserve and separations is moving online. See June 8, 2016 announcement in NAVADMIN 133/16

GOOD TO KNOW TIP FROM ART CASTRO

Can’t wait for the Detailer to publish the Community Spreadsheet? The FLTMPS “AMO Training” report provides a 90% solution right at your fingertips. -Go to: Personnel > Course Grads > AMO Training menu. Enter 1527 in the “Select Designator” box then select filter. Click on the 1527 hyperlink then select “Run Report.” -If desired, download, unmerge cells, then sort by precedence number.

AMDO Community Service. LCDRs Art Castro and Terence Martin are both aircrew volunteers with the Civil Air Patrol (CAP). The attached photo was taken during a Search and Rescue Exercise at St. Mary's Composite Squadron. CAP volunteer aircrew fly reconnaissance missions for homeland security, search and rescue, disaster relief, and even counterdrug operations at the request of government or law enforcement agencies. They sometimes transport medical personnel and supplies and blood and live tissue. In times of disaster, they assess damage and transport emergency personnel from site to site. When not flying traditional emergency missions, cadet orientation pilots fly orientation rides for cadets and teachers while also maintaining their own proficiency.

Reserve Force Manpower Tools (RFMT)

RFMT is an online web portal providing access to JOAPPLY, SOAPPLY, and IDTOW applications.

Find out more here: https://private.navyreserve.navy.mil/apps/ rfmtweb/

https://private.navyreserve/

https://private.navyreserve/

https://private.navyreserve.navy.mil/apps/rfmtweb/


End of an Era con’t

Though this marks the end of an era for HSC-84, such post-war force-shaping in the Navy Helicopter Assault Force (HAF) is not new. The Red Wolves of HSC-84 and their sister squadron, the Firehawks of HSC-85 trace their lineage to the Seawolves of Helicopter Attack Light THREE (HAL-3) from the Vietnam War era.

HAL-3 Huey. Source: digitalcombatsimulators.com

The first ever Naval Special Warfare (NSW) squadron, HAL-3 was commissioned in 1967 out of a need to deliver Quick Response Forces (QRF) and provide Combat Air Support (CAS) in support of riverine forces and SEAL teams operating around the Mekong Delta in South Vietnam. However, HAL-3 was decommissioned just five years later in 1972 as part of postwar downsizing despite earning more combat awards and flying more missions than any other Navy squadron during the Vietnam conflict.

HSC-84 fastropes a United States Coast Guard Maritime Safety and Security Team (MSST) element

to a vessel during a cross-training event. (Source: Brian Bauer)

Similarly, despite being mobilized along with its sister squadron Helicopter Combat Support Special Squadron FOUR (HCS-4, the predecessor for HSC-84 Red Wolves) to support Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF), the HCS-5 Firehawks were disestablished in 2006 at the height of the Iraq War. With the disestablishment of the Red Wolves, the Firehawks have assumed the mantle and are now set to deploy in support of NSW missions.

What I’ll miss the most

Of course the people and in particular the Heritage Days that brought together HAL-3 alumni from the Vietnam War era with current squadron personnel. This was a unique tradition that often made current generation Red Wolves tear up and appreciate the sacrifices made by their predecessors in service to our country when there were very few training missions and lives were placed on the line with every single flight.

HAL-3 veterans share memories during a HSC-84 Heritage Day. Source: Vicki Cronis-Nohe, The Virginian Pilot

RAM Community Impact

Over the past decade, HSC-84 provided unique opportunities for SELRES RAMs to deploy and operate independently in a joint environment while supporting Overseas Contingency Operations (OCO) and gaining valuable deployment experiences in their career fields. Mobilized SELRES RAMs were given one-of-a-kind opportunities to lead four aircraft OCONUS detachments with 0ver forty maintenance personnel where they often had to find innovative solutions to last-tactical mile logistics problems in order to sustain time-sensitive operations in support of the Joint Special Operations Air Component Commander (JSOACC).

Over the past decade, HSC-84 and HSC-85 were also the de facto training ground for a significant number of RAM’s. Although there are more than 20 squadrons under the CNAFR umbrella, more than one fourth of the FTS AMDO has served with either the Red Wolves or the Firehawks.

Red Wolves RAM Alumni FTS AMDO CDR Shawn Noga CDR Kelly Varonfakis LCDR John Reid LCDR Jason McCord LCDR Art Castro LCDR Chris Baxter LT Mike Depremio LT Lou Boudart LT Brad Peterson LT Chase Whitford LT Chris Greene LT Melanie Flynn LT Khanh Tran

SELRES AED/AMD CDR Rob Scinicariello LCDR Noreen Kirby LCDR Cherryl Rissin LCDR Oral John LT Cody Krzton-Presson LT Chris Calvitto LT Po Chen LT Penn

Fire Hawks Alumni FTS AMDO CDR Dwayne Porter LCDR Brian Wood LCDR Aaron Poland LCDR Rajhel LT Chad Wash ENS Cory King HSC-84 will surely be missed.


Are you a good ambassador for our community? Twice per year, the FTS AMDO community gains new officers via the Redesignation Boards. While each of these Officers receives a Welcome Aboard package highlighting details about the Reserve Force and our community, they often have questions about the unique role of FTS officers and Reserve Aviation Maintenance.

If a newly designated FTS AMDO asked you about our community, would you be prepared to provide answers or know where to find them?

Have you reached out to any of the new accessions over the past year to begin the collaborative dialogue of mentoring that makes our community strong as recommended by CAPT Washington? Are you identifying and recruiting qualified candidates you may know and informing them about upcoming redesignation boards? Results from past boards and other FTS redesignation information can be found at http://www.public.navy.mil/bupers-npc/officer/communitymanagers/reserve/fts/Pages/FTSRedesignationBoard.aspx.

Talent Management Initiatives:

Ready Relevant Learning (RRL) – As the name implies, RRL aims to provide near just-in-time training on the flight-line to allow Sailors to perform effectively in their current billets.

RRL is a transformational Navy training initiative that will accelerate the learning of every Sailor for faster response to our rapidly changing warfighting requirements, and achieve higher performance by coupling the timing of training delivery with every Sailor’s actual deck plate need. RRL creates a learning continuum across a Sailor’s career, from recruit to master chief that will ensure every Sailor has the latest training to support his assigned task. RRL will modernize delivery methods from traditional brick-and-mortar schoolhouses to mobile, multi-media, multi-platform delivery solutions that leverage the best concepts to accelerate learning as individuals, teams and organizations. Finally, RRL will allow rapid infusion of relevant course content to accelerate the dissemination of critical warfighting knowledge to our Sailors. Read more at: http://www.public.navy.mil/bupers-npc/reference/messages/Documents/NAVADMINS/NAV2016/NAV16075.txt

Reserve Component to Full-Time Support Indefinite Recall

The Full Time Support (FTS) community has quotas for Reserve Component to Full Time Support (RC to FTS) transition, providing qualified Sailors an opportunity to resume or begin a career in the FTS community. As of 2 May 2016, RC to FTS quotas were available in the following ratings:

AME , AE, AT, and LS.

Available pay grade (PG) and year group (YG) are determined by the Enlisted Community Manager. Quota updates may be found here: http://www.public.navy.mil/bupers-npc/ enlisted/community/selres/Pages/EnlistedReserveOpportunities.aspx.

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News you can use

Upcoming Uniform Changes

NAVADMIN 236/15 Oct. 9, announced several key uniform changes including: * Unisex covers o Effective immediately, the Alternative Combination Cover (ACC) and current male combination cover for officers and CPOs can now be worn by both men and women in service dress uniforms. o The ACC is now available in Navy Exchange (NEX) Uniform Stores and through the call center. o All Officers and Chiefs will be required to wear either the ACC or current male Combination Cover Oct. 31, 2016. o The enlisted white hat, or Dixie Cup, must be worn in service dress whites (Oct. 31, 2016) and service dress blue (Jan. 1, 2020). * Redesigned E-6 & below Service Dress Blue (SDB) o Beginning Oct. 1, 2016, Recruit Training Command (RTC) will begin issuing the redesigned SDBs for E6 and below. o Jumper style for both men and women. o The jumper will incorporate a side zipper and the slacks will have a front zipper to help with changing in and out of uniform. o Both men's and women's uniform pants will have the traditional 13 buttons, though they will not be functional. o Beginning Jan. 1, 2020, the enlisted white hat, or Dixie Cup, must be worn by both men and women in the E-6 and below Service Dress Blue uniform. o The redesigned uniform for men will be added to existing stock until the old style inventory is gone. * Redesigned E-6 Service Dress White (SDW) with Navy Blue Piping o New SDW for E6 and below with navy blue piping will be issued at RTC beginning Oct 1, 2017. o Jumper style for both men and women.

o The jumper will incorporate a side zipper and the slacks will have a front zipper to help with changing in and out of the uniform. o Mandatory wear date for SDW is Oct. 31, 2021. o Beginning Oct. 31, 2016, the enlisted white hat, or Dixie Cup, must be worn by both men and women in the E-6 and below Service Dress Blue uniform. * Choker style women's Officer and Chief Petty Officer (CPO) Service Dress White (SDW) Coat will be worn by both men and women o It will be available through Navy Exchange uniform stores and call center beginning Jan. 1, 2017. o Mandatory wear date is Jan. 1, 2020. o The ACC or current male combination cover will be worn with the new choker coat. * New Navy Fitness Suit for all Officers and Sailors o Navy Fitness Suit has dark blue jacket and pants with gold Navy logos and silver reflective piping. It is 100 percent nylon. o May be worn off duty o Will be issued to recruits at Great Lakes Beginning Oct. 1, 2016. o The fitness suit will be available for purchase in NEX uniform stores and call center beginning January 2017. o Mandatory wear date is Jan. 1, 2020. * Expansion of the allowable styles of purses that women may carry in uniform. Highlights include: o Purses must be between 5 1/2 to 16 inches wide, 5 1/2 to 14 inches high and 2

to 6 inches deep. o Must match shoes in black, brown or white in leather or synthetic leather. o Must match shoes in plain black, brown or white in leather or synthetic leather. o Rectangular or square with zipper or magnetic closure with or without flap.

Read more in NAVADMIN 236/15 or here: http://www.navy.mil/submit/display.asp?story_id=91437

FY17 National Command and Senior Officer (O5/O6) Non-Command (APPLY) Board Season

Eligible SELRES officers desiring billet assignment are required to submit an application between 1Jun and 18July via the Reserve Forces Manpower Tools (RFMT) website at https://private.navyreserve.navy.mil/apps/rfmtweb/

Navy Reserve Vision 2015 – 2025 Update

The Navy Reserve Vision (2015-2025) has been updated with a new foreword written by CNO Admiral Richardson.

The Navy Reserve vision to be “a ready and agile Force, whose military and civilian skills are deliberately leveraged to support mission accomplishment” endures, as the Navy Team of Active and Reserve Sailors continue to operate side-by-side in our nation’s defense.

Read more here: https://navyreserve.navy.mil/Documents/ NR_Vision_2015.pdf

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Defense Continuous Evaluation Program (CEP)

What it is: DoD CEP will use ongoing automated data reviews to assess the continued eligibility of individuals with access to classified information. This includes regular credit monitoring so individuals may receive notifications from credit reporting agencies indicating that a credit check was performed by the Defense Manpower Data Center. Potential derogatory information discovered during periodic reviews will be provided via electronic report to Commanding Officers for a determination to suspend allow continued classified access.

What’s new: Over time, all eligible DoD personnel will be included in the program and reviews may occur at any point while the member maintains clearance eligibility. A printed copy of the report may not be provided to the subject. However, the member’s command may provide pertinent details and provide supporting documentation for DoD Central Adjudication Facility (DoD CAF) to make eligibility determinations.

Read more at http://www.public.navy.mil/bupers-npc/reference/messages/Documents/ ALNAVS/ALN2016/ALN16040.txt Ready-2-Serve (R2S): The Navy Reserve’s “Bring Your Own Device” (BYOD) Mobile Application to launch October 2016.

Spawned from a 2015 Strategic Initiative to develop a Navy Reserve mobile application, the Ready-2-Serve (R2S) application will improve force readiness by allowing users to access and efficiently perform a range of readiness and mobilization tasks from personal mobile devices. The initial R2S release will include:

-Anywhere/anytime access via cellular or Wi-Fi connection

-Access to CAC-enabled websites on Android or iOS personal mobile devices. (OWA, NRH, BOL, MyPay, NFAAS, NKO, etc.)

-View current orders and billet advertisements.

-A mobilization readiness meter.

Future R2S releases will include broadcasts, individual Navy personnel administration and information, mustering, location services, and the entire process of requesting orders, coordinating travel, and submitting post-duty reimbursement requests.

Read more here: https://private.navyreserve.navy.mil/cnrfc/N-Codes/N6/R2S/Pages/default.aspx

Lou Boudart: Ready-2-Serve as a Designated

Driver!

“New to the Navy” mobile app:

Looking for answers to common questions such as how to ship household goods or obtain ID cards for new dependents? There’s now an app for that complete with easy to understand topics, references, points of contact, and methods for avoiding mistakes.

Available now in the Android and Apple application stores.

Read more here: http://www.navy.mil/submit/display.asp?story_id=92264

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Meet the Newest FTS AMDO’s

LT James Sabin, YG 2006 Prior Designator: 6330 Service History: Enlisted in 1991 as Machinist's Mate, Cross-Rated to Aviation Support Equipment Technician in 1995; Commissioned in 2006. Current Assignment: VFA-131, Deployed aboard USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN-69) Prior Duty Stations: VFA-106 Det Key West, VRC-40 SEA COMP, VFA-106 E/F Det, USS Bataan (LHD-5), CNATTU Jacksonville, USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN-69), NAS Oceana AIMD, USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN-71). Hobbies: Camping, fishing, hiking, reading, traveling, and family time. Interesting Tidbits: Completed multiple deployments in both O and I Level in various platforms, was aboard USS Bataan for Hurricane Katrina Humanitarian Relief Operation, and was the Lead DETMO for VRC-40's Haiti Earthquake Relief Effort from Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. Currently deployed with Carrier Air Wing 3 in the Wildcats of VFA-131 as the Senior Mustang leading a Maintenance Department of 180 Sailors providing 10 F/A-18C aircraft at the tip of the spear. LT Carlos R. Marcia, YG 2008 Prior Designator: 1520 Commissioned in December of 2007 Current Assignment: VAW-123 embarked on the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower Prior Duty Stations: FRCMA Norfolk, HSC-26, VAW-126 Service History: Enlisted in 1999; VR-1, VP-45, AIMD Oceana Hobbies: Casinos and all Washington D.C. professional sports. Fact I’m most embarrassed to share: I’m a Season Ticket holder and long-suffering Redskins fan hoping for a return to the Joe Gibbs glory years. Favorite pastime: Cruising in my Prius (My other car is a Mustang! It is superfast)

LT Matthew S. Dale, YG 2010. Hometown: Littleton, CO Prior Designator: 1520 Service History: Enlisted in 2001; Commissioned in 2010. Current Assignment: AIMD Sigonella, Italy Prior Military Duty Stations: Patrol Squadron Sixteen, Jacksonville, FL; Naval Recruiting District Minneapolis, MN; Officer Training Command, Newport, RI; Naval Air Schools Command, Pensacola, FL; Electronic Attack Squadron One Three Three, Whidbey Island, WA; CTF-67 DET Aircraft Intermediate Maintenance Detachment, Sigonella, Italy. Experience: Background with Organizational and Intermediate level aviation maintenance as an AOIC, AMO, MMCO, QAO, MCO as well as an Aviation Structural Mechanic. Certified DAWIA level 2 for Production, Quality and Manufacturing. Hobbies: Loves the outdoors, backpacking, the beach, fishing, traveling, turning wrenches on ANYTHING, classic vinyl, but especially spending time with his wife and two daughters. Has recently begun teaching and hopes to continue in this career after retiring from the Navy. Interesting Tidbit(s): Has been deployed or detached to five different continents. Has an FAA A&P license, a Bachelor of Science in Aeronautics and Master of Science in Management. Developed curriculum for and currently teaches Automotive Technology as an Adjunct Professor for Central Texas College.

LT Evan Hart, YG 2008 Prior Designator: 1520 Current Assignment: VR-61 Whidbey Island, WA Prior Duty Stations: FRC WESTPAC, VP-5, VAW-126 Interesting tidbits: Enlisted as an AT in 1993 and was selected for the Seaman-to-Admiral STA-21 program in 2003.

LT Franklin Duncan, YG 2009 Prior Designator: 1520 Service History: 11 years enlisted achieving the rank of Aviation Electronics Technician First Class YG 2009 Current Assignment: IM-2 Div O, USS George Washington. Prior Duty Stations: Officer - HSM-40, VP-10. Enlisted - AIMD Puerto Rico, VPU-2 Hawaii, FRCMA Site Oceana Virginia. Hobbies: Interesting Tidbit(s): Has been selected as Commander Patrol Reconnaissance Wing ELEVEN Aviation Maintenance Officer of the Year, back-to-back Patrol Squadron TEN Aviation Maintenance Officer of the Year and most recently selected as Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron FOUR ZERO Aviation Maintenance Officer of the Year Areas of Expertise: Manpower Management, Financial Management, Long/Short Range Planning, Team Leadership, and Flight Operations Management. Education: AS, General Studies, Central Texas College, 2001; BS, Professional Aeronautics (Magna Cum Laude), Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, 2006; MA Defense Management (with Honors), American Military University, 2012. Interests & Other Accomplishments: Spending time with spouse (Beth) and three children (Mia-10, Ty-8 & Gabriel-1); Church, Basketball, and Soccer.


Medical Retention Review Process Update

Per references (a) through (c), a Selected Reservist who has developed or had a material change in a medical condition(s) that limits them from being mobilized (e.g. deployment limiting condition) is assigned a Physical Risk Classification (PRC) by Navy Personnel Command (PERS-95), as the final outcome of the Medical Retention Review (MRR) process. Effective immediately, members assigned PRC B are no longer required to submit annual resubmissions. References (a) and (b) are being revised and will be officially promulgated later in FY16. In addition, submission of waiver requests to Navy Personnel Command (PERS-95), for members assigned PRC B, is rescinded. These changes are substantive and not only streamline medical readiness processes but maximize availability of all affected members to support Navy requirements. I am confident that strict adherence to existing medical readiness programs and policies (e.g. Periodic Health Assessment (PHA), Individual Augmentee (IA) medical suitability screening, etc.) is sufficient to ensure the Navy Reserve is medically ready to meet mission requirements. This message will remain in effect until it is incorporated in references (a) and (b). REF A is MILPERSMAN 6110-020, Physical Risk Classification for Officer and Enlisted Personnel on Inactive Duty. REF B is RESPERSMAN 6000-010, Selected Reserve Medical. REF C is Manual of the Medical Department (MANMED), NAVMED P-117. POC: Mr. Timothy L. Kellner N9B TEL: (757) 322-5644 DSN: 262-5644 EMAIL: [email protected]


FRC West Det Fort Worth hosts Commander Fleet Readiness Centers Face-to-Face (COMFRC F2F)

From top left: COMFRC leadership in briefing session; COMFRC leadership in briefing session; AD1 White briefing COMFRC leadership on FRCW Det Fort Worth/MALS-41 T56-A-16 engine production; RDML Sohl (Commander, COMFRC) interacting with MALS-41 Marine

technician; PR1 Wasserman briefing COMFRC leadership on FRCW Det Fort Worth/MALS-41 ALSS capabilities; LtCol Atkinson (CO, FRCWP) with MALS-41 Marine technician.


COMFRC F2F con’t -

Nechvatal Announcement Counterclockwise from top:

1. RDML Zarkowski, COMFRC (and LT Baxter’s former CO at FRCMA), announcing LT Baxter’s selection as the 2015 CAPT Charles “Chuck” J. Nechvatal award winner for his tenure as MMCO at FRCMA Det Norfolk with proud Shore "dads" CAPTs Rodriguez and Nixon (FRCMA CO/XO) in the background;

2. RADM Sohl Commander, Operational Test and Evaluation Force with LT Baxter;

3. CAPT Rodriguez, Commanding Officer FRCMA congratulating LT Baxter.


FY-18 Board Schedule (Updated 23 JUN 16)

BoardID Title Convene

35 FTS Transfer/Redesignation #1 18-Oct-16

75 Medical Service Corps In-service Procurement 27-Oct-16

155 Medical Enlisted Commissioning Program (MECP) 9-Nov-16

315 Reserve Enlisted to LDO/CWO ISP 11-Jan-17

165 Reserve O-6 Line 30-Jan-17

166 FTS O-6 Line 30-Jan-17

125 Command Master Chief Screen 30-Jan-17

126 Command Senior Chief 30-Jan-17

205 Reserve E-8/9 6-Mar-17

206 FTS E-8/9 6-Mar-17

225 Reserve O-5 Line 7-Mar-17

226 FTS O-5 Line 7-Mar-17

325 FTS Transfer/Redesignation #2 5-Apr-17

285 Reserve O-4 Line 17-Apr-17

286 FTS O-4 Line 17-Apr-17

335 Reserve E-7 22-May-17

336 FTS E-7 22-May-17

391 Command-Non Command (Reserve) "APPLY" Board

15-Aug-17

416 Full Time Support (FTS) Selective Retention 25-Sep-17

Find the complete FY-18 Board Schedule here: http://www.public.navy.mil/bupers-npc/boards/selectionboardsupport/Pages/ FY18%20Board%20Schedule.aspx

Standing Reading Board

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Closing Tribute (at least for this edition of the

Newsletter): US Navy Reserve helicopters from HSC-84 operating “doors-off” both “at sea” (above courtesy of Brian Bauer) and “downrange” (courtesy of AFCM Mark Brush)


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