New Extension Policy Changes NAVADMIN 242/09

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***Including Email submission of extension requests/discontinue use of OPINS/NSIPS/BOL***
***New Overmanned Rating Zones Effective 9 Oct 2009***
http://www.npc.navy.mil/CareerInfo/EnlistedCareerProgression/Reenlistments_Extensions/default.htm
Extension Request Categories
. Exception to Extension Policy NAVADMIN 242/09 effective 1 Oct 2009
. Overmanned Rating Zones NAVADMIN 007/09 effective 9 Jan 2009
. POST 911 GI Bill OBLISERV NAVADMIN 203/09 effective 1 Aug 2009
. PCS OBLISERV for SRB/ESRP Eligible Sailors MPM 1306-106
. Extension Reasons not Listed in MPM 1160-040
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Effective 1 Oct 2009 Extension policy changes NAVADMIN 242/09
A. UNCONDITIONAL EXTENSIONS ARE NOT AUTHORIZED (extensions greater than 23 months).

B. ALL EXTENSIONS COMBINED CAN NOT EXTEND A CONTRACT MORE THAN 24 MONTHS.

C. A MAXIMUM OF TWO EXTENSIONS PER CONTRACT IS AUTHORIZED.
-Requests disapproved at command level are not to be forwarded to NPC.
-Exception to extension policy will only be approved in extenuating circumstances.
-Early and conditional reenlistments will normally be authorized vice exception to policy (ie, Sailors within 2 years of HYT).
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Extension Request or Conditional Reenlist Request Procedures:
-Selected Reserve Component requests go to PERS-812
-All other Active and Reserve Component requests go to PERS-811
Extension/Cond Reenlist requests and waivers for all categories are to be submitted by command representative (not the member) via Email to PERS-81@NAVY.MIL
Note 1: Email is required method of submission, discontinue use of OPINS/NSIPS/BOL
Note 2: If OPINS/NSIPS/BOL has been submitted, do not resubmit via Email
Note 3: Use only last four of SSN
Request will be rejected without all information in paragraph 1 of below format.
Sample email format for all request categories:
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From: Commanding Officer, VFA-94
*Subj: EXCEPTION TO EXTENSION POLICY
1. The following information is provided:
a. Rate/First/MI/Last: AT1 John Doe
b. Last four of SSN: 1309
c. Branch Class: (ie, USN, USNR, SELRES)
d. EAOS/SEAOS: 09Dec15/10Sep15
e. Exception to policy requested: (ie, extend contract beyond 24 months or third extension of current contract or both; or use of PG13 for PCS OBLISERV; Conditional Reenlistment)
f. Number of months requesting to extend: (ie, 20 months)
g. Reason for extension: (ie, extend to PRD/HYT)
h. Sailor not reenlisted due to: (ie, undecided career intention)
i. Total aggregate months on contract: 05
j. Number of extensions on contract: Two
k. SRB/ESRP/CONSUBPAY eligible: (ie, No or CONSUBPAY or SRB)
l. CO's comments: (ie, manning concerns or may leave blank; do not send requests disapproved at command level)
2. Request submitted by AT1 D. W. Smith (person sending email), CCC, by direction of the Commanding Officer.
3. Point of contact phone number: DSN 949-2493
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*Note: Subject line should contain applicable extension category or multiple categories. Examples:
Subj: EXCEPTION TO EXTENSION POLICY FOR OVERMANNED RATING ZONE
Subj: EXCEPTION TO EXTENSION POLICY FOR PCS SRB ELIGIBLE SAILOR
Subj: POST 911 OBLISERV FOR OVERMANNED RATING ZONE
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Do not send requests greater than 9 months prior to SEAOS (EAOS as extended). Exception - PCS OBLISERV requests may be sent regardless of SEAOS when in receipt of orders
Requests disapproved at command level are not to be forwarded to NPC.
PERS-81 responses (approval/disapproval) will be sent via encrypted email. Commands can verify email against below report.
http://www.npc.navy.mil/NR/rdonlyres/3061E216-67A1-4FE1-8225-6358C00DA276/0/WebsiteRpt.pdft
Note 1: Requests for use of PG13s for PCS OBLISERV are not included on report.
Note 2: If request is not listed within 3 days of submission, contact PERS-81.