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System Changes Make CMS/ID More User-Friendly

Navy NewsStand

Story Number: NNS101207-08
12/7/2010

From Navy Personnel Command Public Affairs

MILLINGTON, Tenn. (NNS) -- Sailors will notice several differences in the Career Management System/Interactive Detailing (CMS/ID) system following an update to the system Dec. 3.

"The changes were designed to make CMS/ID more user-friendly and easier to use," said Master Chief Quartermaster (SW/AW) Andy Millar, senior enlisted advisor, Navy Personnel Command (NPC) Enlisted Distribution Division.

However, "those who accessed CMS/ID using browser bookmarks before the upgrade might have some trouble unless they update the bookmark to https://www.cmsid.navy.mil," said Millar.

Sailors will notice other adjustments as well. For example, users now have the option to show or hide notes on their job search page. Also, notes now appear on the "Navy Operational Support Center and Reserve Mobilization/Active Duty for Special Work" pages.

When searching for jobs, Reservists now have the option to exclude rate substitutions, so the search results display exact rate matches only. They can also include same-rate jobs that are "one-up, one-down" from the pay grade selected in the search criteria. Reserve commands can add comments about their jobs directly from their home page.

Active component and full-time support (FTS) Sailors will now see their order status, as well as the prospective command name and unit identification code (UIC) on their "Personnel Detail" page, making it easier to track their orders. Plus, active and FTS Sailors whose orders are processing are highlighted on personnel lists throughout the system.

A new "Command Information" page allows commands to publish details about their chain of command, points of contact, command website and other important data. The command's highlighted UIC links to the "Command Information" page, wherever it appears in the system. Sailors can quickly research prospective new commands.

It's now easier for the command to view information on prospective gains as command career counselors and command representatives can search through potential gains, using a range of estimated report dates and view each prospective service member's data, including their contact information.

"Active duty Sailors need to enter their duty preferences into CMS/ID no later than one year prior to their PRD (projected rotation date) - well before they enter the nine-month window. Once they enter the nine-month window, Sailors become 'detailing assets,'" said Millar.

"Nine, eight and seven months before their PRD, Sailors should be actively submitting their CMS/ID applications," said Millar. "This is their three-month window to negotiate for orders, and at six months out, they become eligible for involuntary 'needs of the Navy' assignments."

Reserve Sailors should apply from three months prior to PRD up to their PRD.

Bottom line is, "Sailors have the most influence over their careers by entering their duty preferences and job applications into CMS/ID," said Millar.

Those with questions on CMS/ID or the latest upgrade can contact the NPC Customer Support Center toll-free at (866) 827-5672 or online at www.npc.navy.mil/AboutUs/NPC/CSC/default.htm.