FORCM Weekly Update for 07 July 2008

(sorry for posting this a couple days late, with the holiday I received it yesterday, but I was busy prepping for our Live netcast, which can be downloaded as well on our site! Enjoy!)

Download Attachments here: forcm_update_07_jul_08

1. POST 9/11 VETERANS ASSISTANCE ACT OF 2008
President Bush has signed into law the Post 9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2008. For more information please review the attached info sheet.

2. CPO INDUCTION SEASON PHYSICAL TRAINNG UNIFORM (PTU)
The CPO Induction season is a few weeks away. There has been much discussion regarding the required Physical Training Uniform (PTU) for Induction. As per the discussion in Newport during the MCPON’s Leadership Mess the following three Induction PTU wear options apply:

1. If your CPO Mess has already ordered specific PT shirts for this years Induction, then continue as planned.

2. If you haven’t ordered CPO Mess PT shirts, then your CPO Mess should consider utilizing the CPO Selectee gear that is available from the NEX. Many commands have done this in the past.

3. Even though the Navy PTU will not officially be rolled out until 1 Oct 08, CPO Messes have the option to wear the Navy PTU if it’s available in your AOR. NAVADMIN Guidance regarding the Navy PTU is forthcoming.

NOTE: When conducting Command directed PT the Navy PTU should be worn as a complete uniform.

The options above will allow our Navy CPO Messes the continued flexibility to uniquely represent your Warfare’s, Region’s and Individual Messes as we carry out the upcoming Induction season.

3. FORCE MASTER CHIEF/CPO SELECTEE RUN
As we rapidly approach this year’s Season of Pride, my office has begun preparations for the annual FORCM/CPO Selectee Monument Run. All Command Induction Committee Chairpersons are encouraged to contact HMCM(SW/FMF) Doug Glascoe or HMCS(SW/AW) Jose Esquilin for further information and roster development. Their contact info is listed at the bottom of the page. For lodging information please contact HMCS Rafael Felipe at (301) 319-8704 or via e-mail at Rafeal.Felipe@med.navy.mil.

4. CREATION OF E7-E9 EVALUATION AND COUNSELING FORM
The attached NAVADMIN 176/08 announces the new FITREP for E-7 through E-9. The new Chief Evaluation will incorporate CPO expectations as performance traits, which completes alignment of CPO expectations, selection guidance, and evaluations.

5. SPACE AVAILABLE TRAVEL
Space available travel upgrades are available for family members of service members deployed for more than 365 days. For more information please review the attached memorandum.

POINTS OF CONTACT

HMCM(SCW) Jim Menke HMCM(SW/FMF) Doug Glascoe
Deputy Director of the Hospital Corps Hospital Corps Planner/From the Desk
(202) 762-3139 (202) 762-3147

NCCS(SW/AW) Marco Soave HMCS(FMF) Matt Lubold
Navy Medicine Force Retention Hospital Corps Planner/HM Monthly
(202) 762-3173 (202) 762-1682

HMCS(SW/AW) Jose Esquillin Ms. Evelyn Burford
FORCM Executive Assistant/Scheduler Exec. Secretary/Ret. Ltrs/Travel Mgr.
(202) 762-3137 (202) 762-3030