Congratulations to all the CPO Selectees! Remember, you only get ONE season so soak it up and take advantage of the opportunity. 

Damon and Damo are joined once again by CMDCS Aaron Paul. Damo and Aaron were both members of the current CPO Selection boards and they are here to tell the tale. Damo’s visit to Millington started out pretty eventful as a storm caused a blackout on the base and all over town. He rushed through the story as he recaps his time in Memphis, highlight restaurants, and the foods that he ate. The guys then get into sitting the Selection board, breaking down the process to the best of their recollection. They discuss their pros and cons regarding the Selection Board Process. What should you be thinking about as you’re planning for your next evaluation report? Is the Career Summary Letter necessary to be submitted with your LTB? Should you split your LTB to give the panel member an easier grading process? “Sustained Superior Performance” vs “Early Promote;” Damo asks Aaron for his opinion of which one holds more weight. Who made Chief within 5 years of going through Mast and being awarded a punishment? Is the “5 Year Penalty Box” a myth? Damon asks if is it possible to give feedback to every “Non-Select.” These topics and more are covered in this episode. Remember to follow the ‘Permission to Speak Freely’ podcast on TikTok, Facebook, Discord, Instagram, Twitter, and subscribe on YouTube. 


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Links and more from this episode:

Board Life Pt. II - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bgif0zvzKfo

Board Life Pt. II - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PlHtztMpnJQ



Additional Credits:
PTSF “Theme Music” - Produced by Lim0

Episode 84 | Press "100" Now (Feat. CMDCS Aaron Paul)

Damon, Damo, and Tish start this episode joined by the Navy Personnel Command Force Master Chief, FORCM (SW/AW) William P. Houlihan. They open the conversation addressing NAVADMIN 006/24, Policy For the Assignment of Pregnant Sailors and Sailors Who Experience Perinatal Loss. FORCM discusses the feedback that was received after the release of the NAVADMIN and what’s been being done to address some of the questions that were raised. Damo asks FORCM if there’s a disconnect between the “Big Navy’s” incentives and the deckplate level execution. What’s the scoop on the Senior Enlisted Marketplace? Why was it created what does the future of the marketplace look like? When it comes to the graded criteria, who takes precedence? When this rolls down to Chief Selection, how will this impact the CPO Initiation Season? MCPON recently spoke at the White House regarding standards of living for our Sailors, Damo asks FORCM about something that came up in that testimony. Will the Navy advancement exam ever go away?  Where there ever any challenges as a leader in the Mass Communications rating. As the Navy evolves, so does technology. Are our leaders evolving with our technology? FORCM provides advice to anyone going up for a selection board this year.  FORCM answers a few personal questions and gives his take on Taylor Swift at NFL games. After FORCM leaves, the trio tackles the top of needing a High School Diploma or GED to join the military. Damo has a hot take. How cool would it be if every Sailor (including E-3 and below) received BAH? Another Commanding Officer was relieved of her duties due to a loss of confidence. What’s the worst way to give advice on evaluations? These and more are covered in this episode of ‘Permission to Speak Freely’ podcast. Remember to follow the ‘Permission to Speak Freely’ podcast on TikTok, Facebook, Discord, Instagram, and Twitter, and subscribe on YouTube.
 

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Links and more from this Episode:

FORCM (SW/AW) William P. Houlihan (Bio- MyNavyHR) - https://www.mynavyhr.navy.mil/About-MyNavy-HR/Commands/Navy-Personnel-Command/Leadership/FORCM/

Senior Enlisted Marketplace - https://www.mynavyhr.navy.mil/Career-Management/Detailing/Enlisted/Senior-Enlisted-Marketplace/

DMAP (Phase 4) - https://www.mynavyhr.navy.mil/Portals/55/Messages/NAVADMIN/NAV2024/NAV24017.txt?ver=3hgfVK1f9lqSwrLopvsgEw%3d%3d

Navy Removes Requirement for Diplomas/GEDs - https://www.navytimes.com/news/your-navy/2024/01/26/navy-to-allow-those-without-high-school-diploma-or-ged-to-enlist/

NAVADMIN 006/24 - https://www.mynavyhr.navy.mil/Portals/55/Messages/NAVADMIN/NAV2024/NAV24006.txt?ver=yfVt4shJ3NGqf6LwA3MjLw%3d%3d



Additional Credits:
PTSF “Theme Music” - Produced by Lim0


 
This episode is dedicated to:

Sgt. William J. Rivers, 46
Spc. Kennedy L. Sanders, 24
Spc. Breonna A. Moffett, 23

Thank you for your service. We all have the watch.

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