August 2009 Regular Exam

Hospital Corpsman (HM)
(DT/HM)

E-5 Bibliography (Bib)

Effective March 2009

NOTE:

1. NAVAL RESERVE PERSONNEL should use this BIB to study for the REGULAR exam that will be given in August 2009.

2. This BIB contains the references that you should study for your exam.  Your exam is written by a subject matter expert (A Navy Chief in your rating).

3. The professional military knowledge references are listed separately.

4. When preparing for your exam, always study the most recent references.

5. For more information on the Navy Enlisted Advancement System, go to https://www2.netc.navy.mil/advancement

6. If you have questions that were not answered at the above web site, contact the Commanding Officer, NETPDTC (N322), 6490 Saufley Field Road, Pensacola, Florida 32509-5237.
HM2

Occupational References

BUMEDINST 4010.3, PRECIOUS METALS RECOVERY PROGRAM (PMRP)

BUMEDINST 5450.165, OFFICE OF THE SURGEON GENERAL AND CHIEF, BUREAU OF MEDICINE AND SURGERY ORGANIZATION

BUMEDINST 6280.1, MANAGEMENT OF INFECTIOUS WASTE

BUMEDINST 6440.5, HEALTH SERVICES AUGMENTATION PROGRAM (HSAP)

BUMEDINST 6600.10, DENTAL INFECTION CONTROL PROGRAM; CHAP 1, 4

CCDM, CONTROL OF COMMUNICABLE DISEASES IN MAN; TOPIC Gonococcal infections, Syphilis

JP 4-02, HEALTH SERVICES SUPPORT; CHAP 1

MCRP 4-11.1, FIELD HYGIENE AND SANITATION

MCWP 4-11.1, HEALTH SERVICE SUPPORT OPERATIONS; CHAP 4

NAVEDTRA 14274, DENTAL TECHNICIAN, VOLUME 01

NAVEDTRA 14275, DENTAL TECHNICIAN, VOLUME 02

NAVEDTRA 14295, HOSPITAL CORPSMAN

NAVMED P-117, MANUAL OF THE MEDICAL DEPARTMENT; CHAP 1, Entire instruction, 15, Sec I, 15, Sec II, 16, Sec III, 16, Sec IV, 16, Sec XII, 6, Sec V

NAVMED P-5010, MANUAL OF NAVAL PREVENTIVE MEDICINE; CHAP 1, Sec III, 5, Sec III, 7, Sec III, 8, Sec I, 8, Sec VI, 8, Sec XI, 8, Sec XIII, 9, App C, 9, Sec II, 9, Sec III, 9, Sec IV, 9, Sec V

NAVMED P-5132, BUREAU OF MEDICINE AND SURGERY EQUIPMENT MANAGEMENT MANUAL; SEC 8

NAVMEDCOMINST 6230.2, MALARIA PREVENTION AND CONTROL

OPNAVINST 5100.19, NAVY OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH (NAVOSH) PROGRAM MANUAL FOR FORCES AFLOAT, VOL I/II/III; CHAP B2, B5

OPNAVINST 5215.17, DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY DIRECTIVES ISSUANCE SYSTEM

SECNAV M-5210.1, DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY, NAVY RECORDS MANAGEMENT PROGRAM; APP G; PART II, III, Chap 4, III, Chap 6

Professional Military Knowledge References

A-500-0101, LEADING PETTY OFFICER LEADERSHIP COURSE STUDENT GUIDE

A-500-0102, WORK CENTER SUPERVISOR LEADERSHIP COURSE STUDENT GUIDE

BUPERSINST 1430.16, ADVANCEMENT MANUAL FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF ENLISTED PERSONNEL OF U.S. NAVY AND U.S. NAVAL RESERVE

NAVEDTRA 14325, MILITARY REQUIREMENTS, BASIC (BMR)

NAVEDTRA 14504, MILITARY REQUIREMENTS FOR PETTY OFFICERS THIRD AND SECOND CLASS

NAVPERS 15560, NAVAL MILITARY PERSONNEL MANUAL; ART 1741

NAVPERS 15665, U.S. NAVY UNIFORM REGULATIONS

NWP 3-07.2, NAVY DOCTRINE FOR ANTITERRORISM/FORCE PROTECTION

SECNAVINST 5300.26, DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY (DON) POLICY ON SEXUAL HARASSMENT

August 2009 HM E-5 Topics

August 2009 Regular Exam

Hospital Corpsman (HM)
(DT/HM)

E-5 Topics and Subtopics

“From the Desk of the BUMED FORCE MASTER CHIEF”
and Director of the Hospital Corps
10 March 2009

Download supporting documentation here: forcm_mar_09

1. A LETTER FROM THE DIRECTOR OF THE HOSPITAL CORPS TO ALL SELECTION BOARD ELIGIBLE MASTER CHIEFS AND SENIOR CHIEFS
To all Selection Board Eligible Master Chiefs and Senior Chiefs, please read the attached letter from FORCM(FMF) Martinez.

2. HAPPY 94TH BIRTHDAY TO OUR NAVY RESERVE
The Chief of Naval Operations, Admiral Roughhead, extends his sincere appreciation to all Sailors who are serving our nation at home and abroad, and to our communities, employers, families, and friends who provide the support, which enables us to serve.  For further information, please review attached NAVADMIN 068/09.

3. NAVY RESERVE MISSION AND VISION
The mission of the Navy Reserve is to provide strategic depth and deliver operational capabilities to our Navy and Marine Corps team and Joint Forces, from peace to war.  The Navy Reserve vision is to be a provider of choice for essential naval warfighting capabilities and expertise, strategically aligned with mission requirements and valued for our readiness, innovation, and agility to respond to any situation.  For further information, please review the attached Navy Reserve Mission Vision and RHUMB Lines documents.

4. ALCOHOL ABUSE PREVENTION
Over the past decade, the Navy has made significant progress in addressing and preventing alcohol abuse.  The “Right Spirit” campaign has been highly successful, as evidenced by a 33 percent reduction in alcohol related incidents and a 23 percent reduction in DUI/DWI incidents for the Navy since FY-04.  Please review the attached NAVADMIN 061/09.  Additionally, to increase awareness of drunk driving, please review the attached HERO and Top 10 reasons to make mom proud posters.

5. OBSERVANCE OF WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH 2009
March 2009 is the 22nd annual observance of Women’s History Month, during which we celebrate the many contributions women have made and are making to our Navy and Nation.  This year’s National theme is “Women taking the lead to save our planet.”  For further information, please review, attached NAVADMIN 069/09.

6. ADVANCE DENTAL ASSISTANTS (HM-8702)
Do you want to increase your knowledge and work more independently?  Qualify for a Selective Reenlistment Bonus (SRB)?  Have a competitive
Sea-Shore rotation?  We are currently looking for motivated Hospital Corpsman to assume greater roles and responsibilities to study to become Advance Dental Assistants (HM-8702).  For further information, please review the attached Advance Dental Assistants letter.

7. 2009 PETTY OFFICER FIRST CLASS LEADERSHIP SEMINAR
The Baltimore/Washington Metropolitan First Class Petty Officer Association (BWM FCPOA) invites you to the seventh annual Petty Officer First Class Leadership Seminar from 1-3 April 2009.  This three-day seminar will take place at Andrews Air Force Base, Base Theater.  For further information, please review attached NAVADMIN 063/09.

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Tricare

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Effective Jan. 1, 2009, TRICARE will reduce the rates for TRICARE Reserve Select (TRS). Monthly premiums for TRS individual coverage will drop 44 percent from $81 to $47.51, and TRS family coverage will drop 29 percent from $253 to $180.17.

The 2009 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), section 704, required TRICARE to analyze Reserve Select costs from 2006 and 2007, and set new rates for 2009.

“Now that TRS has been in place for several years, we were able to calculate premiums for 2009 from actual cost data obtained in earlier years,” said Army Maj. Gen. Elder Granger, deputy director of TRICARE Management Activity. “It is important to provide high quality and affordable healthcare coverage for our National Guard and Reserve families.”

Established in 2005, TRS is a premium-based health plan for National Guard and Reserve personnel available for purchase by members of the Selected Reserve who are not eligible for or enrolled in Federal Employee Health Benefit plans.

TRS provides a health plan option to members of the Selected Reserve and their families when they are not on active duty status. The TRS plan delivers coverage similar to TRICARE Standard and Extra to eligible members who purchase the coverage and pay monthly premiums. TRS also features continuously open enrollment.

“It’s an excellent health care

option we are proud to offer,” Granger said.

“From the Desk of the BUMED FORCE MASTER CHIEF”
and Director of the Hospital Corps
01 December 2008

Download the included Info here:force_01dec08

1. NOMINATION FOR FY-10 ACTIVE DUTY/RESERVE FTS E-9, E-8, AND E-7 SELECTION BOARD MEMBERSHIP
Solicitation for enlisted selection board participants for the FY-10 Active Duty/Reserve FTS Master Chief, Senior Chief and Chief Petty Officer selection boards is underway. Please submit all nominations to HMCM(SW/SCW) Menke via FAX# (202) 762-3224 or email james.menke@med.navy.mil. For questions or comments please contact Master Chief Menke via email or at (202) 762-3139. For further information, please review NAVADMIN 324/08.

2. NEW RELOCATION TOOL FOR MILITARY FAMILIES
Moving to a new community can be a stressful event, but with the help of the new “Plan My Move” tool from the Department of Defense, your stress load just got a little bit lighter. This tool is designed to guide you and your family through the entire moving process. To use the tool, enter your current location, your new location and your departure date, and it will generate installation overviews, a three-month planning calendar, and valuable travel and arrival checklists, along with important points of contact and family program information. To access “Plan My Move”, visit:
http://apps.mhf.dod.mil/pls/psgprod/f?p=107:1:1776659943529079.

3. ENLISTED APPLICATIONS ARE BEING ACCEPTED BY THE BLUE ANGELS
The Navy’s flight demonstration squadron (Blue Angels) is soliciting for enlisted personnel to serve on their team for the 2010 show season. For further information, please review NAVADMIN 335/08.

4. WOUNDED WARRIOR REGIMENT PROGRAM
The Marine Corps Wounded Warrior Regiment provides and facilitates assistance to Wounded, Ill, and Injured Marines and Sailors attached to or in support of Marine Units. For further information, please review the attached press release.

5. PATERNITY LEAVE IMPLEMENTATION
The paternity leave policy grants ten days of non-chargeable leave to a married member of the Navy on active duty whose wife gives birth to a child.
For further information, please review NAVADMIN 341/08.

6. DOD AUTHORIZES ADULT FAMILY MEMBERS RETURN TO BAHRAIN
The Department of Defense has authorized the return of all adult family members for all DOD personnel permanently assigned in Bahrain. For further information, please review the attached Joint press statement.

POINTS OF CONTACT

“From the Desk of the BUMED FORCE MASTER CHIEF”
and Director of the Hospital Corps
24 November 2008

Download Supporting files here: forcm_24nov08

1. NOMINATION FOR FY-10 ACTIVE DUTY/RESERVE E-9, E-8, AND E-7 SELECTION BOARD MEMBERSHIP
Solicitation for enlisted selection board participants for the FY-10 Active Duty/Reserve FTS Master Chief, Senior Chief and Chief Petty Officer selection boards is underway. Please submit all nominations to HMCM(SW/SCW) Menke via FAX# (202) 762-3224 or email james.menke@med.navy.mil. For questions or comments please contact Master Chief Menke via email or at (202) 762-3139. For further information, please review NAVADMIN 324/08.

2. MERGER OF STOREKEEPER (SK) AND POSTAL CLERK (PC) RATINGS
The chief of Naval Operations has approved the merger of the SK and PC ratings into the Logistics Specialist (LS). For further information, please review attached NAVADMIN 326/08.

3. NEW LAW AUTHORIZES VETERANS’ SALUTES DURING NATIONAL ANTHEM
Veterans and Active Duty military not in uniform can now render a hand salute during the playing of the national anthem. For further information, please see attached news release.

4. WOUNDED WARRIOR REGIMENT PROGRAM
The Marine Corps Wounded Warrior Regiment provides and facilitates assistance to Wounded, Ill, and Injured Marines and Sailors attached to or in support of Marine Units. For further information, please review the attached press release.

5. ANNUAL SURFACE NAVY ASSOCIATION NATIONAL SYMPOSIUM
The Surface Navy Association will hold its 21st annual national symposium in Arlington, VA from 13-15 January 2009. For further information, please review the attached NAVADMIN 327/08.

6. BUMED CY08 NOMINATION FOR ACTIVE DUTY AND RESERVE AEROSPACE MEDICINE TECHNICIAN OF THE YEAR AWARD
BUMED is soliciting nominations for CY08 Navy Medicine BSO-18 Aerospace Medicine Technician (AVT) of the year. For further information and POC, please review the attached BUMED message DTG 131510Z NOV 08.

7. HM-8463 & 8483 ENLISTED TECHNICAL LEADERS
We are currently accepting applications for the following Enlisted Technical Leader positions: HM-8463 Optician Technician and HM-8483 Surgical Technician. Applicants should have at least five years of service working in their respective technical fields, have Operational and Shore duty experience, and currently be on shore Duty. Applicants must submit an endorsement letter from their Commanding Officer to the Director of the Hospital Corps, Bureau of Medicine and Surgery, Washington DC. The Applicants Curriculum Vitae (CV) must be included as enclosure (1) of the endorsement letter. All packages must be received by November 28, 2008 for consideration. For questions or concerns, please contact HMCS(SW/AW) Charles Hickey at 202-762-3172 or charles.hickey@med.navy.mil. Please review the attached Endorsement letter and CV go-bys.

POINTS OF CONTACT

“From the Desk of the BUMED FORCE MASTER CHIEF”
and Director of the Hospital Corps
17 November 2008

Download Documents Here: forcm_17_nov_08

1. BUMED CY08 NOMINATION FOR ACTIVE DUTY AND RESERVE AEROSPACE MEDICINE TECHNICIAN OF THE YEAR AWARD
BUMED is soliciting nominations for CY08 Navy Medicine BSO-18 Aerospace Medicine Technician (AVT) of the year. For more information and POC, please review the attached BUMED message DTG 131510Z NOV 08.

2. ADVANCEMENT DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE
Please review the attached NAVADMIN 286/08. This NAVADMIN announces the Jan 09 to Jun 09 Advancement Examination Development Conference (AEDC) schedule. Active Duty Chief’s (E7 – E9) are requested to volunteer as Subject Matter Experts (SMEs). Please submit all nominations to HMCM(SW/SCW) Menke. If you have any questions or comments please contact Master Chief Menke at (202) 762-3139 or via e-mail at james.menke@med.navy.mil.

3. UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE
The United States Postal Service (USPS) is giving a military discount for packages being shipped to APO or FPO addresses. In order to receive this discount, customers must use the free Priority Mail Large Flat-Rate Box. You can obtain these boxes at your local post office or online at http://shop.usps.com/ or by calling 1-800-610-8734.

4. HM-8463 & 8483 ENLISTED TECHNICAL LEADERS
We are currently accepting applications for the following Enlisted Technical Leader positions: HM-8463 Optician Technician and HM-8483 Surgical Technician. Applicants should have at least five years of service working in their respective technical fields, have Operational and Shore duty experience, and currently be on shore Duty. Applicants must submit an endorsement letter from their Commanding Officer to the Director of the Hospital Corps, Bureau of Medicine and Surgery, Washington DC. The Applicants Curriculum Vitae (CV) must be included as enclosure (1) of the endorsement letter. All packages must be received by November 28, 2008 for consideration. For questions or concerns, please contact HMCS(SW/AW) Charles Hickey at 202-762-3172 or charles.hickey@med.navy.mil. Please review the attached Endorsement letter and CV go-bys.

5. RHUMB LINES: THE NAVY’S WOUNDED, ILL AND INJURED COMPREHENSIVE CASUALTY CARE PROGRAM
The Chief of Naval Personnel and the Surgeon General of the Navy work to provide comprehensive care for Wounded Warriors. Please review the attached RHUMB lines for more information.

POINTS OF CONTACT

“From the Desk of the BUMED FORCE MASTER CHIEF”
and Director of the Hospital Corps
13 November 2008

Download The Attachments here: forcm-_13_nov_08

1. MOTOR VEHICLE AND MOTORCYCLE SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
Please review the attached NAVADMIN 310/08 as it addresses the latest required safety measures for those operating or riding in a Private Motor Vehicles and those operating or riding on Motorcycles.

2. ADVANCEMENT DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE
Please review the attached NAVADMIN 286/08. This NAVADMIN announces the Jan 09 to Jun 09 Advancement Examination Development Conference (AEDC) schedule. Active Duty Chief’s (E7 – E9) are requested to volunteer as Subject Matter Experts (SMEs). Please submit all nominations to HMCM(SW/SCW) Menke. If you have any questions or comments please contact Master Chief Menke at (202) 762-3139 or via e-mail at james.menke@med.navy.mil.

3. UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE
The United States Postal Service (USPS) is giving a military discount for packages being shipped to APO or FPO addresses. In order to receive this discount, customers must use the free Priority Mail Large Flat-Rate Box. You can obtain these boxes at your local post office or online at http://shop.usps.com/ or by calling 1-800-610-8734.

4. ARMY/NAVY SPIRIT SPOTS ON CBS
CBS Sports is accepting “GO NAVY” and/or “BEAT ARMY” video spots for this years Army/Navy game that will be played on 6 December 2008. For more information please review the attached NAVADMIN 297/08.

5. CY08 FLIGHT SURGEON AND AEROSPACE MEDICINE TECHNICIAN OF THE YEAR
Nominations are currently being accepted for CY08 Flight Surgeon and Aerospace Medicine Technician (AVT) of the year. For more information and POC, please review the attached info sheet.

6. WELCOME ABOARD
Senior Chief Charles Hickey has reported onboard and will replace Master Chief Glascoe as an HM Career Planner/Action Officer. Additionally, he will be the POC for the “From the Desk of the FORCM”. HMCS Hickey can be reached at (202) 762-3172 or via e-mail at charles.hickey@med.navy.mil. HMCM Glascoe will remain on my staff until his detachment in Feb. 2009.

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I will post the Ethos first and the message below.

USS Carl Vinson

THE NAVY ETHOS:

– WE ARE THE UNITED STATES NAVY, OUR NATION’S SEA POWER – READY
GUARDIANS OF PEACE, VICTORIOUS IN WAR.

– WE ARE PROFESSIONAL SAILORS AND CIVILIANS – A DIVERSE AND AGILE
FORCE EXEMPLIFYING THE HIGHEST STANDARDS OF SERVICE TO OUR NATION, AT
HOME AND ABROAD, AT SEA AND ASHORE.

– INTEGRITY IS THE FOUNDATION OF OUR CONDUCT; RESPECT FOR OTHERS IS
FUNDAMENTAL TO OUR CHARACTER; DECISIVE LEADERSHIP IS CRUCIAL TO OUR
SUCCESS.

– WE ARE A TEAM, DISCIPLINED AND WELL-PREPARED, COMMITTED TO MISSION
ACCOMPLISHMENT. WE DO NOT WAVER IN OUR DEDICATION AND ACCOUNTABILITY
TO OUR SHIPMATES AND FAMILIES.

– WE ARE PATRIOTS, FORGED BY THE NAVY’S CORE VALUES OF HONOR, COURAGE
AND COMMITMENT. IN TIMES OF WAR AND PEACE, OUR ACTIONS REFLECT OUR
PROUD HERITAGE AND TRADITION.

– WE DEFEND OUR NATION AND PREVAIL IN THE FACE OF ADVERSITY WITH
STRENGTH, DETERMINATION, AND DIGNITY.

– WE ARE THE UNITED STATES NAVY.

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GENTEXT/REMARKS//1.  IN THE 2007-2008 CNO GUIDANCE, I DIRECTED THE
DEVELOPMENT OF A NAVY ETHOS THAT WOULD REFLECT THE VALUES INTEGRAL TO
MISSION ACCOMPLISHMENT FOR ACTIVE AND RESERVE SAILORS AND NAVY
CIVILIANS, NO MATTER THE ASSIGNED UNIT, COMMAND, OR COMMUNITY.
2.  AFTER GATHERING INPUT ACROSS THE NAVY FOR THE PAST SEVERAL MONTHS,
THE NAVY ETHOS HAS BEEN APPROVED.  THE FINAL PRODUCT IS THE RESULT OF
COMMENTS FROM THOUSANDS OF ACTIVE AND RESERVE SAILORS AND NAVY
CIVILIANS FROM AROUND THE GLOBE ON THE FUNDAMENTAL PRINCIPLES AND
VALUES THE NAVY EMPLOYS DAILY TO WIN WARS AND BUILD AND MAINTAIN
SECURITY AND STABILITY.
3.  AN ETHOS IDENTIFIES DISTINGUISHING CHARACTER, CULTURE, OR BELIEFS
OF A GROUP OR INSTITUTION.  NAVY ETHOS IS DESIGNED TO COMMUNICATE A SET
OF BELIEFS APPROPRIATE AND IMPORTANT TO THE MORE THAN 400,000 MILITARY
AND 180,000 CIVILIAN PERSONNEL WHO SHARE A COMMON BOND OF SERVICE IN
THE NAVY, REGARDLESS OF BACKGROUND, PERSONAL EXPERIENCE, OR POSITION.
4.  THE NAVY ETHOS:
-- WE ARE THE UNITED STATES NAVY, OUR NATION'S SEA POWER - READY
GUARDIANS OF PEACE, VICTORIOUS IN WAR.
-- WE ARE PROFESSIONAL SAILORS AND CIVILIANS - A DIVERSE AND AGILE
FORCE EXEMPLIFYING THE HIGHEST STANDARDS OF SERVICE TO OUR NATION, AT
HOME AND ABROAD, AT SEA AND ASHORE.
-- INTEGRITY IS THE FOUNDATION OF OUR CONDUCT; RESPECT FOR OTHERS IS
FUNDAMENTAL TO OUR CHARACTER; DECISIVE LEADERSHIP IS CRUCIAL TO OUR
SUCCESS.
-- WE ARE A TEAM, DISCIPLINED AND WELL-PREPARED, COMMITTED TO MISSION
ACCOMPLISHMENT.  WE DO NOT WAVER IN OUR DEDICATION AND ACCOUNTABILITY
TO OUR SHIPMATES AND FAMILIES.
-- WE ARE PATRIOTS, FORGED BY THE NAVY'S CORE VALUES OF HONOR, COURAGE
AND COMMITMENT.  IN TIMES OF WAR AND PEACE, OUR ACTIONS REFLECT OUR
PROUD HERITAGE AND TRADITION.
-- WE DEFEND OUR NATION AND PREVAIL IN THE FACE OF ADVERSITY WITH
STRENGTH, DETERMINATION, AND DIGNITY.
-- WE ARE THE UNITED STATES NAVY.
5.  RELEASED BY ADMIRAL G. ROUGHEAD, CHIEF OF NAVAL OPERATIONS.//
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“From the Desk of the BUMED FORCE MASTER CHIEF”
and Director of the Hospital Corps
04 November 2008

Download the attachments here:Corpsman Force Master Chief Weekly News 03 Nov 08

1. NAVY MEDICINE PERSONNEL SURVEY
We’d like to update you on our response rates for Enlisted personnel participation in the Navy Medicine Personnel Survey. Attached is our most recent data pull from October 27th showing our response
rates by Corps. We have seen an improvement and we credit the increase to your efforts at getting the word out about this survey. We remain concerned that we are lacking feedback from the Junior Enlisted. Please ensure that all personnel have the opportunity to participate in this critical survey. The deadline for response is 30 November.

2. ADVANCEMENT DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE
Please review the attached NAVADMIN 286/08. This NAVADMIN announces the Jan 09 to Jun 09 Advancement Examination Development Conference (AEDC) schedule. Active Duty Chief’s (E7 – E9) are requested to volunteer as Subject Matter Experts (SMEs). Please submit all nominations to HMCM(SW/SCW) Menke. If you have any questions or comments please contact Master Chief Menke at (202) 762-3139 or via e-mail at james.menke@med.navy.mil.

3. ANCHOR LINES
Anchor Lines is your line to the Fleet Mess and is generated by FLTCM Rick West, FLTCM Tom Howard, and FLTCM Mike McCalip. The current issue is in reference to the Exceptional Family Member Program. Please review the attached information for more information.

4. ARMY/NAVY SPIRIT SPOTS ON CBS
CBS Sports is accepting “GO NAVY” and/or “BEAT ARMY” video spots for this years Army/Navy game that will be played on 6 December 2008. For more information please review the attached NAVADMIN 297/08.

5. RHUMB LINES
Please review the attached Rhumb Lines newsletter, generated by the Navy Office of Information. This issue focuses on the Littoral Combat Ship (LCS)program.

6. MILITARY FAMILY APPRECIATION MONTH
Please review NAVADMIN 304/08 for more information.

Director of the Hospital Corps
POINTS OF CONTACT

“From the Desk of the BUMED FORCE MASTER CHIEF”
and Director of the Hospital Corps
27 October 2008

Download the attachments here:Weekly Force Report

1.  NAVY SEA SHORE FLOW
The new Sea Shore Flow (SSF) replaces the Sea Shore Rotation as the model for determining sea and shore lengths. Sea Shore Flow provides the optimal balance between sea duty and shore duty while manning the Fleet with the right Sailor, at the right place, at the right time.  For more information please review the attached info sheets on Sea Shore Flow.

2.  ADVANCEMENT DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE
Please review the attached NAVADMIN 286/08. This NAVADMIN announces the Jan 09 to Jun 09 Advancement Examination Development Conference (AEDC) schedule. Active Duty Chief’s (E7 – E9) are requested to volunteer as Subject Matter Experts (SMEs). Please submit all nominations to HMCM(SW/SCW) Menke. If you have any questions or comments please contact Master Chief Menke at (202) 762-3139 or via e-mail at james.menke@med.navy.mil.

3.  NEC MANNING (NECMAN) DOCUMENT
Understanding the NECMAN can be a challenge: Please review the attached NECMAN for October 2008.  Enlisted Programmed Authorization (EPA) Total (Green): 2008 EPA numbers (updated twice a year) (BILLETS) Individual Account (IA) EPA Total (White): EPA personnel we planned for in the training pipeline.

Adjusted (Blue) is the difference between the EPA total and IA EPA.
INV TOTAL:  (Green) monthly reported from the Digital Dashboard, the number of personnel actually in inventory  (BODIES) I/A Account (White) number also reported monthly from the Digital Dashboard listing personnel in I/A account which includes TPPH (Transient, Patient, Prisoner, Holdee (TPPH), Student, and Limited Duty Pipelines Adjusted INV (Blue) is the difference between the Inv Total and I/A account Total Inv/EPA is the percentage we utilize to determine our manning for each NEC.

4.  ARMY/NAVY SPIRIT SPOTS ON CBS
CBS Sports is accepting “GO NAVY” and/or “BEAT ARMY” video spots for this years Army/Navy game that will be played on 6 December 2008. For more information please review the attached NAVADMIN 297/08.

4.  UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS BIRTHDAY MESSAGE
Please review the attached United States Marine Corps Birthday message from the Chief Naval Operations.

5.  CY08 FLIGHT SURGEON AND AEROSPACE MEDICINE TECHNICIAN OF THE YEAR
Nominations are currently being accepted for CY08 Flight Surgeon and Aerospace Medicine Technician (AVT) of the year. For more information and POC, please review the attached info sheet.

Director of the Hospital Corps
POINTS OF CONTACT