JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, S.C. –
Phase I of the Enlisted Retention Board results were posted Nov. 14 and notifications for affected personnel have begun.
In accordance with NAVADMIN 129/11, Sailors selected for separation will be personally contacted by their commanding officer or officer-in-charge within seven calendar days of commander notification. Sailors who were considered by Phase I of the ERB will be able to check their individual status on BOL beginning Nov. 21.
"We must keep our Sailors as informed as possible regarding the results of the board, as well as the benefits they may be entitled to so they will have the information needed to make the best decisions they can for themselves and their families," explained Vice Adm. Scott Van Buskirk, Chief of Naval Personnel.
Sailors considered by the board will be classified in one of three categories on BOL:
S - Selected for retention
N - Not selected for retention
C - Selected for rating conversion
Phase I of the ERB reviewed records for E-4 and E-5 Sailors in 31 overmanned ratings. The board reviewed each candidate's Official Military Personnel File and any correspondence submitted by the member. The ERB was charged with identifying the best qualified Sailors to fill the previously identified retention quotas in a fair and transparent manner.
ERB Phase II records review process for E-6 to E-8 Sailors has already concluded. Phase II results will be reviewed by BUPERS for possible conversion opportunities prior to release. Commanders will notify ERB Phase II Sailors in the same manner as Phase I.
Sailors not selected for retention will be prompted by their command to take full advantage of the Navy's transition assistance management program, and other benefits for members who are separating. This assistance is tailored to each Sailors specific needs, and is supported by all levels of the chain of command.
Per NAVADMIN 332/11, Sailors separating due to the ERB will be eligible for the following additional benefits:
-Targeted outreach assistance from various transition service providers.
-Navy Credentialing Opportunities On-Line will approve waivers for Sailors with less than one year remaining on active duty to allow them time to obtain civilian licenses and certifications aligned with their job or rating, prior to their transition.
-Sailors assigned overseas will be afforded a minimum of 60 days in CONUS prior to separation to ease their transition into the civilian sector.
-A contract for civilian hiring assistance beginning in January 2012 will provide outplacement services including pre-separation transition coaching, resume writing, job interview preparation and job search assistance for ERB affected Sailors.
For more information on the ERB and transition assistance benefits, see your career counselor or visit
http://www.public.navy.mil/bupers-npc.