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Navy Personnel Command Taking Support to Overseas Personnel

Navy NewsStand

Story Number: NNS060406-20
Release Date: 4/6/2006 4:47:00 PM

By Journalist 3rd Class Jessica A. Forthoffer, Navy Personnel Command Communications Office

MILLINGTON, Tenn. (NNS) -- Navy Personnel Command will send a team to present a Career Management Symposium (CMS) in Bahrain April 21-28 and at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, May 6-13.

The CMS team will offer advice on career direction, development and opportunity.

“This is a very good tool for the commands,” said CMDCM(SS) Kenneth A. Holland, command master chief liaison for NPC's Center for Personal and Professional Development. “We give a lot of information to the commands and to the Sailors on what they can do with their jobs.”

The team will give at least four briefs per day, each designed to inform a particular audience. Extra briefs can be given to ensure that all have a chance to attend.

The first brief targets the commanding officer, executive officer, command master chief, department heads, and command career counselors. Discussion will include “Big Navy” concepts, such as enlisted manpower, retention, and the latest policies and programs in place that support the Navy’s progress toward its vision of the future Navy.

The next brief will be held for chief petty officers, and first and second class petty officers, also known as “first line leaders." This brief is designed to educate these leaders on pay and compensation, retirement issues, and promote effective leadership of junior Sailors. The audience is provided with information that can help junior Sailors with career intentions, development and management.

The third brief is broken into two parts; one for the junior enlisted, and one for junior officers O-4 and below. During each brief, Sailors will receive guidance on career management and will have an opportunity to assess the value of their skills and pay rates as compared to the civilian job market.

“The individual Sailor can see a comparison between what they make in the Navy and what’s available to them on the outside, so they can compare salaries,” said Holland. “They can make an informed decision when it comes time to decide whether to stay in or not.”

A spousal brief can be held if requested. Topics covered would include spouse employment, childcare and tuition assistance.

Detailers from several communities will accompany the team, and Sailors will also have the opportunity to negotiate for orders, discuss community status, and ask questions about career management issues.