FORCM weekly News 22 Sept 2008
September 22, 2008 by Da-Chief
Filed under Corpsman.com News, ENLISTED SERVICE LEADER INFO, Military Information, Navy News, Ships Library
Folks FYI there was no newsletter last week due to the CPO Transition process.
“From the Desk of the BUMED FORCE MASTER CHIEF”
and Director of the Hospital Corps
22 September 2008
1. CAREER REENLISTMENT OBJECTIVES (CREO)
Please review the attached NAVADMIN 263/08 as it contains the latest CREO categories. This is a great tool that should be used to help our Sailor’s make informed career decisions.
2. NEC MANNING (NECMAN) DOCUMENT
Understanding the NECMAN can be a challenge: Please review the attached NECMAN for September 2008. Enlisted Programmed Authorization (EPA) Total (Green): 2008 EPA numbers (updated twice a year) (BILLETS) Individual Account (IA) EPA Total (White): EPA personnel we planned for in the training pipeline.
Adjusted (Blue) is the difference between the EPA total and IA EPA.
INV TOTAL: (Green) monthly reported from the Digital Dashboard, the number of personnel actually in inventory (BODIES) I/A Account (White) number also reported monthly from the Digital Dashboard listing personnel in I/A account which includes TPPH (Transient, Patient, Prisoner, Holdee (TPPH), Student, and Limited Duty Pipelines Adjusted INV (Blue) is the difference between the Inv Total and I/A account Total Inv/EPA is the percentage we utilize to determine our manning for each NEC.
3. HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH
National Hispanic Heritage Month will be observed from 15 September to 15 October 2008. The theme for this year’s observance is “Getting Involved: Our Families, Our Community and Our Nation.” Please review the attached letter from FORCM(FMF) Martinez and the attached NAVADMIN 261/08.
4. FEDERAL VOTING ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (FVAP)
Are you registered to vote? Now’s the time to register and request your absentee ballot for the November 4, 2008 General Election!
Fill out the Voter Registration and Absentee Ballot Request Form at www.fvap.gov to register and request a ballot from your state. You can also use our new automated tool to guide you through completion of the Form, by following the link on our homepage.
Ask your Unit Voting Assistance Officer for help or a cardstock version of the Form.
Be smart, do your part, vote!
5. RHUMB LINES “NAVY IN CURRENT CONFLICTS: IRAQ”
With more than 6,400 U. S. Navy personnel serving on the ground in Iraq, 2,700 of whom are Individual Augmentees, it is important that we understand how we are carrying out the maritime strategy in that region. Please review the attached “Rhumb Lines” and get a glimpse into operations.
6. DEFENSE ENROLLMENT ELIGIBILITY REPORTING SYSTEM (DEERS)
Not updating DEERS could cost you. Navy Personnel Command’s Customer Service Center is calling dual-military couples to inform them that their marital status has not been updated in Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System (DEERS), which could cost them dearly. For more information please review the attached info sheet on DEERS.
7. MOTORCYCLE SAFETY TIPS
Please review the attached info sheet on Motorcycle Safety Tips; they could save your life.
Download Files here:forcm_22_sept_2008
Director of the Hospital Corps
POINTS OF CONTACT
| HMCM(SCW) Jim Menke Deputy Director of the Hospital Corps (202) 762-3139 |
HMCM(SW/FMF) Doug Glascoe Hospital Corps Planner/From the Desk (202) 762-3147 |
| NCCS(SW/AW) Marco Soave Navy Medicine Force Retention (202) 762-3173 |
HMCS(FMF) Matt Lubold Hospital Corps Planner/HM Monthly (202) 762-1682 |
| HMCS(SW/AW) Jose Esquillin FORCM Executive Assistant/Scheduler (202) 762-3137 |
Ms. Evelyn Burford Exec. Secretary/Ret. Ltrs/Travel Mgr. (202) 762-3030 |
