This NPC Force Weekly discusses Sponsorship, First 72 Hours Sets Course for New Sailor's Success - CMS/ID Results Posted Next Week - SAPR Quick Poll Available - Seaman-To-Admiral 21 Looking for Applications

1. NPC FORCM WEEKLY
22-26 April 2013
Career progression, community management, personnel matters, and general information from the desk of
the Navy Personnel Command Force Master Chief, FORCM(SW/AW/EXW) Leland E. Moore
TODAY IN NAVAL HISTORY
April 22nd
1898 - U.S. warships begin blockade of Cuba.
April 23rd
1917 - Launching of USS NEW MEXICO, first dreadnought with turboelectric drive.
April 24th
1974 - Naval forces begin minesweeping operations in the Suez Canal Zone.
April 25th
1862 - Union naval forces occupy New Orleans, LA.
April 26th
1869 - The Good Conduct Medal was authorized.
“A smooth sea never made a skilled Sailor.”
~ English Proverb
QUOTE OF THE WEEK
CMS/ID RESULTS POSTED NEXT WEEK
Detailers are making their selections and the April CMS/ID results will be posted next Friday at 1630 CST,
good luck to everyone that applied and we hope that you receive the orders that you wanted, don’t forget
that the May application phase begins on Thursday, 9 May 2013 at 1800 CST, have your Sailors get in early
to apply.
With PCS season coming up, it’s important to take the time to discuss the Command Sponsorship program.
OPNAVINST 1740.3C gives guidelines for sponsorship and command indoctrination. Each command must
have a Command Sponsor Coordinator (CSC) The CSCs must provide NPC with contact information, be at
least an E-5, maintain and track sponsor assignment in Career Information Management System (CIMS),
and advise command ombudsman of prospective gains. The first 72 hours are the most crucial time for a
new Sailor; ensure they are set up for success with a great sponsor. Visit Sponsorship Step by Step Guide
for more information.
SPONSORSHIP-FIRST 72 HOURS SETS COURSE FOR NEW SAILOR’S SUCCESS
A new SAPR Quick poll has been released and is available to fill out online, over the next week or so Sailors
at your commands will be getting notifications to participate in the survey. In the past year, the Navy
launched a robust SAPR campaign to promote education and awareness. We must now evaluate the
impact this campaign has had Fleet-wide. Participation is voluntary and failure to respond will not be
penalized; however, I ask your Sailors to take part in the survey to give us an accurate portrayal of Sailor’s
attitudes and understanding of the Navy’s SAPR program. If you have any questions about this survey,
please contact the Navy Survey Hotline at: (901) 874-2202 (DSN 882-2202) or email:
MILL_navyquickpolling@navy.mil.
SAPR QUICK POLL AVAILABLE
SEAMAN TO ADMIRAL 21 LOOKING FOR APPLICATIONS
NAVADMIN 102/13 solicits applications to STA-21. The program is looking for motivated Sailors who want
to become Officers! Deadline for submission of packages is 01 July 2013, selection board convenes in
September 2013 and results will be posted via NAVADMIN in October 2013. If you have Sailors interested
please go to the STA-21 website at https://www.sta-21.navy.mil to review the eligibility criteria and
ensure that interested applicants meet all of the criteria before submitting a package. Remember also that
the package that is submitted is a direct reflection of the applicant, ensure there are no typos. If you have
Sailors that are interested have them visit the website and read the NAVADMIN for more information. Point
of contact is Naval Service Training Command, Officer Development Division (850) 452-9563,
PNSC_STA21@navy.mil.