Sailors Benefit as Navy Upgrades Detailing Program
Navy NewsStand
Story Number: NNS081209-08
Release Date: 12/9/2008 12:31:00 PM
By Chief Mass Communication Specialist (SW) Maria Yager, Navy Personnel Command Public Affairs
MILLINGTON, Tenn. (NNS) -- The Navy announced the latest upgrade to Career Management System Interactive Detailing (CMS/ID) in a message released Dec. 9.
CMS/ID is the Internet-based career tool that allows enlisted Sailors to research billets and apply for their next assignment through their career counselor.
"It will complement the current process of working directly with the command career counselor (CCC) and allow the Sailor to be an active partner in the orders negotiation process. The CCC will still have the ability to view and submit Sailors' job applications and should continue to guide and mentor all Sailors throughout the orders negotiation process," said Chief of Naval Personnel, Vice Adm. Mark E. Ferguson.
An ongoing assessment and operational test of CMS/ID feature a self-service option which allows Sailors to apply for jobs on CMS/ID directly, without the assistance of a command career counselor. The Navy is currently conducting this test on a limited number of sea and shore platforms. Currently all other applications on CMS/ID are submitted through career counselors. A determination of when all Sailors can apply online will be made after the assessment is complete.
Among the upgrades announced in NAVADMIN 350/08:
CMS/ID will display a separate category for jobs supporting global war on terrorism (GWOT) assignments. GWOT assignments are distinguished in purple on the homepage and within the jobs tab of CMS/ID, making it easier for active-duty Sailors to view and apply for these career-enhancing and rewarding positions.
CMS/ID will link the Navy Enlisted Classification code (NEC) to the NEC manual which displays NEC details, course convening dates and prerequisites for awarding of the NEC.
CMS/ID will feature a shipboard server option that allows Sailors without Internet connectivity on participating ships to review and apply for billets.
Although all Reserve Sailors can currently apply online, this upgrade will bring near parity between the Reserve component and active component for a total force system.
All Sailors should review their professional data in CMS/ID to verify accuracy and completeness. Pay specific attention to perform-to-serve approval, exceptional family member status, security clearance, evaluations and fitness reports and NECs earned.
Sailors should also ensure their contact information if correct in case their detailer has any questions for the member when considering and reviewing applications.
CMS/ID continues to evolve as the replacement for the Navy's Job Advertising and Selection System (JASS) and JASS Career Management System (JCMS).
"CMS/ID puts a tool in front of our Sailors. It allows the Sailor to make the decision that will decide their next duty assignment. They need to combine this tool and the advice from their chain of command to continue their success in the Navy," said Chief Navy Counselor (SW/AW) Ryan Romes, CCC aboard USS Pinckney (DDG-91). Pinckney is one of the select platforms testing the self-service application of CMS/ID.
"Allowing Sailors to submit their own applications provides a proactive approach in empowering Sailors to manage their own careers. This functionality is part of the "Sailor Choice" concept, which dates back to the inception of JASS Career Management System (JCMS) in 2004 and aligns with the CNP's vision of a transparent and seamless detailing process for the Sailor," said Don Pellinen, CMS/ID functional representative.
Sailors can access CMS/ID from the Navy Personnel Command home page by selecting the link CMS Interactive Detailing.
For more information read NAVADMIN 350/08 available at www.npc.navy.mil.
For more news from Navy Personnel Command, visit www.navy.mil/local/npc/.
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