CNRC Helping to Streamline Transition from Active to Reserve
Navy NewsStand
Story Number: NNS061108-24
Release Date: 11/9/2006 5:00:00 AM
By Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class (AW/SW) Gabriel Owens, Commander, Navy Recruiting Command Public Affairs
MILLINGTON, Tenn. (NNS) -- Commander, Navy Recruiting Command (CNRC) started beta testing a new program in early November to streamline the process for Sailors wishing to transfer to the Reserves upon the expiration of their active-duty contract.
Called the Fleet to Navy Operational Support Center (NOSC) Program, this initiative is being beta tested at selected commands around the fleet.
“We’re looking to make the transition from active-duty to Reserve more like transferring,” said Capt. Ray Wynne, operations director at CNRC. “The less paperwork and hassle, the better we can recruit active duty to Reserve.”
Under the new initiative, instead of being recruited by a “waterfront” recruiter when a Sailor is nearing the end of his contract, the member is contacted by their command career counselor (CCC). Once a Sailor indicates the desire to enter into the Reserves, the CCC can now contact CNRC’s “Cyberspace” recruiters directly to begin the process.
“Cyberspace can then set up contact with the nearest recruiter and NOSC to where the member is planning to live after service,” said Wynne. “Before the member even separates, they’ll have a sponsor and a welcome aboard package from their NOSC.”
The separating Sailor will still attend Transitional Assistance Program (TAP) and participate in other separation activities. The CCC will assist the Sailor getting their transfer to Reserve affiliation kit ready before separation.
Upon separation, the member takes their kit to their local recruiter within 10 days. The recruiter gains the Sailor to the Reserves and verifies the first drill dates.
The beta test is scheduled to continue until September 2007.
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