Force 14 issue #8
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The document provides information from the Reserve FORCE Master Chief, including encouraging words about reaching out to those considering suicide. It then lists accomplishments and volunteer activities of sailors. Finally, it provides updates on training requirements and deadlines, and information on nominating outstanding employers for recognition.
Force 14 issue #8
- 1. FORCE 14 – 1 February 2013 From the Desk of the Reserve FORCE Master Chief: The Human mind is an amazing thing. It can produce incredible works such as design with precise detail bridges and buildings, write novels, discover complex math equations, it has the ability to reason and form laws which become the basis of our society, it has these fine abilities and many more. But it also has another side. It has the ability to trick one’s own self into believing that the best way out of a desperate and seemingly impossible situation would be to take one’s own life. It can truly convince itself that committing suicide would be the best outcome for them and everybody else. We know from the testimony of those who have been left behind the facially of such misguided conclusions. Although we cannot go back in time and undo what has been done, we can and must look to the future and reach out to all that we can influence and tell them that suicide is NEVER the answer! That no matter how dark the situation may seem and how hopeless you may feel, you have someone who cares, I care and so does many more people around you, you are one of us and together we can get through any situation! Bottom line, if your mind tells you that is no way out, tell it to get a second opinion! You are Never alone. Sailors out and about: Congratulations to the 2012 FTS SOY: AWF1(NAC/AW) John A. Reynolds from COMFLELOGSUPPWING (CFLSW). He will go onto compete at the Naval Shore SOY competition. Submarine Force Reserve Component Expeditionary Maintenance (EM) MM2 Donayre, a member of EM Det N and the New York State Naval Militia, participated in recovery efforts following the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy. The NYS Naval Militia is the state’s naval force and by law, it is made up of at least 95% Navy and Marine Corp Reservist. MM2 Donayre’s contributions include: • Following loss of power, helped to keep diesel generators operating at Bellevue Hospital. Power Operation was critical in supporting the evacuation of over 800 patients to other local hospitals in the subsequent 48 hours. • Distributed food and water via trucks to effected areas supplied by FEMA. • Appointed to take pictures of all events and press conferences, for use by the Governor’s media office. 29 Jan - NAF Washington will accept the 2012 Regional Community Service Program Award for the "Campaign Drug Free Flagship Award", Small Shore
- 2. FORCE 14 – 1 February 2013 Category. This is largely a result of the highly successful Drug Education For Youth (DEFY) Program, led by NAFW staff and supported by most of the Navy tenants, with approximately 45 mentors in total. NAFW has the second largest DEFY program in the Navy. Jan-Mar - Two NOSC Charleston, SC Sailors are volunteer basketball coaches for Joint Base Naval Weapons Station Charleston Youth Sports. Ongoing - NOSC Springfield, OR Sailors are volunteering two hours weekly at the Elizabeth Page elementary school as part of the Adopt-a-School program. Hot Topics: FY2013 Senior Enlisted Continuation Board: ALL are eligible including VTU personnel. Complete and up-to-date record is CRITICAL. Deadline for submitting packages (letter to the board) is 04 Feb 2013. The NAVADMIN is 375/12 and the NPC webpage link (with FAQs) is: http://www.public.navy.mil/bupers- npc/boards/enlistedcontinuation/Pages/default.aspx SAPR-F Training (NAVADMIN 336/12). Provides guidance for Sexual Assault Prevention and Response-Fleet Training. Training Completion date. To allow ample time for SAPF-F Training to be completed and documented in FLTMPS, the deadline for Active and Reserve E6 and below completion of SAPR-F has been extended until 31MAR13. Women in Combat Q&A. From MPTE Briefing Card dtd 24JAN13 (see attached). WISR Q and A.pdf Alcohol Detection Device Q&A. From MPTE Briefing Card dtd 23JAN13 (see attached). Additional information is available in NAVADMIN 012/13. ADD Briefing Card and Frequently Asked Bulletin Board: "Nominate your outstanding employer to spend the day with the Chief of Navy Reserve, Vice Admiral Braun, and Commander Navy Reserve Forces Command, Rear Admiral Cutchen at an employer recognition event in Norfolk, Va in July 2013. This high visibility event will include briefings on
- 3. FORCE 14 – 1 February 2013 current Navy operations; tours of navy aircraft, ships, and other hardware units. The day will conclude with dinner at a residence on historic Admiral's row onboard NOB Norfolk with the Chief of Navy Reserve and Commander Navy Reserve Forces Command, as well as other navy flag officers. Nominations are due by March 15th 2013. Letters of invitation will be mailed to nominees in April. Send nominations to CDR Billy D. Franklin, BILLY.D.FRANKLIN1@NAVY.MIL AND MR. JIM GROVER, JAMES.GROVER@NAVY.MIL." The FY-14 Enlisted Reserve CPO Selection Board announced in NAVADMIN 294/12 and NAVADMIN 308/12 has been rescheduled from May 2013 to July 2013 as outlined in the timeline below. All provisions of NAVADMIN 294/12 and NAVADMIN 308/12 that have not changed below remain in effect. Previously submitted correspondence has been retained and will be presented to the board. Timeline: a. 22 June 2013: All reserve CPO candidates who are changing rates must be in their new rating by this date to be considered in their new rating. b. 1 July 2013: Letter to board for reserve CPO selection board eligible candidates must be received at Navy Personnel Command Customer Service Center. c. 22 July 2013: Reserve CPO Selection Board convenes. Remember, You Matter, Make a positive impact in someone's life today!