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'Navy Plan of the Day Announcements' is a weekly product pushed to Navy subscribers of www.govdelivery.com. A consistently updated online version exists at http://www.navy.mil/planOfDay.asp. This weekly product includes four sections- Plan of the Day Announcements, Navy Leader Planning Guide Notes, This Week in Naval History, and stories associated with Plan of the Day Announcements. Navy Plan of the Day Announcements USFF, PACFLT to Distribute Flame-Resistant Coveralls to Shipboard Sailors U.S. Fleet Forces and U.S. Pacific Fleet will distribute flame-resistant coveralls to the shipboard Sailors beginning early next year. The Flame Resistant variant coverall will combine the existing blue utility coverall design with the flame-resistant fabric of the repair locker coverall. The Navy will initially issue two pairs of FRV coveralls to each Sailor serving on board surface ships and aircraft carriers. NAVSUP Announces 2013 Holiday Season Mailing Deadlines The Naval Supply Systems Command's (NAVSUP) Postal Policy Division mail-by dates for pre-Dec. 25 delivery of holiday cards, letters, and packages were released. For more information, visit www.navy.mil/local/navsup/. Detailing Countdown Quick Reference Guide Available A detailing countdown reference guide is available for your Sailors; the guide lists what Sailors should be doing and expecting as they begin to enter the orders window. A step by step timeline from 18 months out from their PRD all the way until their PRD is outlined in the guide. The guide is available at http://www.public.navy.mil/bupers-npc/career/toolbox/Documents/Detailing%20Countdown%20(20%20AUG%202013).pdf. C-Way Reenlistment Skillsets Released The Career Navigator C-Way reenlistment skill sets for August have been released, the document lists the ratings that are open balanced and competitive. Below is an explanation of the categories. - Open Reenlistment – Undermanned skills. If eligible and command approved, auto-confirmed, can reenlist immediately - Balanced Reenlistment – Fully manned. If eligible and command approved, process based on year group (YG) manning. Undermanned/manned YG (most Sailors): auto-confirmed, reenlist immediately. Overmanned YG: Must apply - Competitive Reenlistment – Over manned or special requirements (Nuclear). If eligible and command approved, must apply The Skill Set listing is available at http://www.public.navy.mil/bupers-npc/career/careercounseling/Documents/CNAV%20BY%20SKILL%20SET%20AUG(ACRC).pdf. Questions concerning Career Waypoints can be answered at (901) 874-2102 (DSN 882) career_waypoints@navy.mil. Navy Leader Planning Guide FITREPS/Evals due: Sept. 15 - E-8 (All) Sept. 15 - E-7 (All) Sept. 30 - W-2 (All) Mid-term Counseling due: W-5/4/3 (All) E-5 (All) Boards convening: Sept. 5 - MSC DUINS (PERS 4415A) Sept. 9 - O-5/O-6 Information Dominance Corps Leadership & Milestone Screening (PERS 47) Sept. 10 - FTS/Reserve Major Command (PERS 4417) Sept. 10 - FTS Selective Retention (PERS 92) Sept. 17 - Surface Dept. Head Screen (PERS 41) Sept. 17 - Surface LT/LCDR Early Command Screen (PERS 41) Sept. 19 - Acquisition Corps (AC) #2 (PERS 444F) Sept. 19 - Medical Dept. CO/XO Screen (PERS 4415A) This Day in Naval History 5 Sep 1813: Enterprise captures the brig HMS Boxer On 5 September 1813, the schooner Enterprise captured the brig HMS Boxer off Portland, Maine in a twenty-minute action that saw both commanding officers die in battle. Enterprise’s second in command, Lieutenant Edward R. McCall then took Boxer to Portland, Maine. 6 Sep 1918: 14” Naval Railway Guns in France On 6 September 1918, in the first use of major-caliber naval guns in a land offensive, a U.S. naval railway battery of 5 14” inch guns began long-range bombardment of German forces near Soissons, France. The battery was commanded by Rear Admiral Charles P. Plunkett, USN. 7 Sep 1775: 1st prize taken during American Revolution On 7 September 1775, during the American Revolution, the first prize, the supply ship Unity, was taken by the Continental schooner Hannah, commanded by Nicholas Broughton. 8 Sep 1858: USS Marion captured the slaver Brothers On 8 September 1858, the sloop-of-war Marion captured the American slave ship, Brothers, off the southeast coast of Africa. 9 September 1841: First Iron-Hulled Warship authorized On 9 September 1841, Congress authorized the first iron-hulled warship. Designed by Samuel Hart, USS Michigan was launched in December 1843 and served protecting the Great Lakes. Renamed Wolverine in 1905, the ship served until 1912 when struck from the Navy’s list, later she became a training ship and relic before being scrapped in 1949. 10 Sep 1813: Battle of Lake Erie On 10 September 1813, during the War of 1812, Commodore Oliver H. Perry led his fleet at the Battle of Lake Erie, flying his "Don't give up the ship" flag on the brig Lawrence, which was destroyed during battle. Rowing in open boat to Niagara with survivors, Perry brought the fleet into action and won the engagement. Reporting on British squadron defeat, he wrote: "We have met the enemy and they are ours..." 11 Sep 2001: 9/11 On 11 September 2001, American Airlines Flight 77, hijacked by terrorists, struck the Pentagon, causing 184 fatalities. Specific to DoN, the fatalities were: 33 military, 6 civilians, and 3 contractors. American Airlines Flight 11 and United Airlines Flight 175 struck and destroyed the Twin Towers at the World Trade Center, New York City. United Airlines Flight 93 went down in Shanksville, Pennsylvania, after passengers engaged the hijackers Navy Plan of the Day-Associated Stories USFF, PACFLT to Distribute Flame-Resistant Coveralls to Shipboard Sailors From Commander, U.S. Fleet Forces Command Public Affairs NORFOLK (NNS) -- U.S. Fleet Forces (USFF) and U.S. Pacific Fleet (PACFLT) will distribute flame-resistant coveralls to the shipboard Sailors beginning early next year. The two fleet commanders decided to approve a Flame Resistant Variant (FRV) coverall to ensure the safety of all shipboard Sailors after reviewing the findings of the Organizational Clothing Working Group. "We made the decision to supply flame-resistant coveralls to all Sailors assigned to ships as an added safety precaution," said Adm. Bill Gortney, commander, U.S. Fleet Forces Command. "Sailors at sea operate in an environment with inherent risks. We are always looking for ways to mitigate those risks." The FRV coverall will combine the existing blue utility coverall design with the flame-resistant fabric of the repair locker coverall. In January, the Organizational Clothing Working Group began reviewing all the clothing requirements and flame resistant qualities of fleet organizational clothing being worn at sea - on ships, submarines and in expeditionary units. "We reviewed all fire-related mishap reports and major ship conflagrations over the past 30 years. We looked at personnel injuries sustained as a result of explosive blast, electric arc flash, flame and smoke," said Capt. Bruce Brosch, team lead for the Organizational Clothing Working Group. "We found the highest risk of severe injury from flame would be from a major conflagration - a fire or explosion large enough to go beyond the control of repair parties and threaten ship survival. The Navy has averaged one to two major conflagrations per year over the past thirty years." Flame resistant organizational clothing had previously been limited to Sailors working in engineering departments, on flight decks and in other high-risk areas, but the working group ultimately decided every Sailor afloat should be outfitted with the additional protection. The bottom line was simple. Any Sailor at sea could be on the end of a hose fighting a fire with little or no notice. The Navy will initially issue two pairs of FRV coveralls to each Sailor serving on board surface ships and aircraft carriers. Type commanders will prioritize the distribution. The coverall is expected to maintain performance properties, durability and appearance for typical deployments of six to nine months, with an optimal wear life of 18-24 months. Like other organizational clothing, the FRV coveralls will be replaced by each ship over time based on normal wear and tear. Materials that make the coveralls flame-resistant are incorporated into the fabric fibers. Wear life is dependent on many factors, including wear and cleaning frequency, cleaning method and environmental exposure. Research by the Organizational Clothing Working Group revealed numerous different organizational clothing styles and types being used throughout the fleet. In order to standardize fleet coverall usage, a longer-term solution is also being researched. The goal is to eventually combine the flame-resistant properties of the existing engineering/damage control coveralls with the arc flash protection of the existing electrical coverall and submarine low-lint specifications. The new coverall design will be modeled after the existing poly-cotton utility coverall issued in the sea-bag. The Navy is using available fleet funding to pay for this organizational clothing. Currently, the estimated per-unit cost for the FRV coverall is $50.24. The cost to research and issue the new FRV coverall is approximately $12 million. The Organizational Clothing Working Group findings were passed to a second group, the Shipboard Clothing Working Group, which is tasked to determine the requirements for all at-sea clothing. Findings from the Shipboard Clothing Working Group are expected later this year. NAVSUP Announces 2013 Holiday Season Mailing Deadlines From NAVSUP Office of Corporate Communications MECHANICSBURG, Pa. (NNS) -- The Naval Supply Systems Command's (NAVSUP) Postal Policy Division mail-by dates for pre-Dec. 25 delivery of holiday cards, letters, and packages were released Sept. 3. For mail addressed to: APO/FPO/DPO AE zips 090-098 (except 093); AA zips 340; AP zips 962-966 * Express Mail: Dec. 17 * First-Class Mail (letters/cards and priority mail): Dec. 10 * Parcel Airlift Mail: Dec. 3 * Space Available Mail: Nov. 26 * Parcel Post: Nov. 12 APO/FPO/DPO AE ZIP 093 * Express mail Military Service: N/A * First-Class Mail (letters/cards and priority mail): Dec. 3 * Parcel Airlift Mail: Dec. 3 * Space Available Mail: Nov. 26 * Parcel Post: Nov. 12 For mail addressed from all shore FPOs (except 093) * Express Mail Military Service: Dec. 17 * First-Class Mail (letters/cards and priority mail): Dec. 10 * Parcel Airlift Mail: Dec. 3 * Space Available Mail: Nov. 26 All classes of mail addressed to FPO/APO addresses must use the nine-digit ZIP code to ensure delivery. Mail not addressed correctly will be returned to the sender as undeliverable. Express Mail Military Service (EMMS) is available from selected military post offices. If mailing to an APO/FPO address, check with your local post office to determine if this service is available. Parcel Airlift Mail (PAL) is a service that provides air transportation for parcels on a space-available basis. It is available for Parcel Post items not exceeding 30 pounds in weight or 60 inches in length and girth combined. The applicable PAL fee must be paid in addition to the regular surface rate of postage for each addressed piece sent by PAL service. Space Available Mail (SAM) refers to parcels mailed to APO/FPO addresses at parcel post rates that are first transported domestically by surface and then to overseas destinations by air on a space available basis. The maximum weight and size limits are 15 pounds and 60 inches in length and girth combined. From overseas locations, items mailed at Parcel Post rates are sent to CONUS by air on a space available basis. The maximum weight and size limit are 70 pounds and 130 inches in length and girth combined. It is recommended that customers check with their local civilian or military post office for information on size restrictions and possible need for customs declaration forms. Customers are advised that certain mail restrictions apply and some items cannot be mailed. Examples are: switchblade knives, pornography, controlled substances, and explosive or incendiary devices. If in doubt as to what can or cannot be sent through the mail, contact your local civilian or military post office. As a final note, customers are cautioned that packages must not be mailed in boxes that have markings related to any type of hazardous material, such as bleach, alcohol, or cleaning fluids. Parcels found by the U.S. Postal Service with such markings or labels on the outside of the box will not be processed. The NAVSUP and Navy Supply Corps team share one mission--to deliver sustained global logistics capabilities to the Navy and Joint warfighter. NAVSUP/Navy Supply Corps' diverse team of more than 25,000 civilian and military personnel oversee a diverse portfolio including supply chain management for material support to Navy, Marine Corps, joint and coalition partners, supply operations, conventional ordnance, contracting, resale, fuel, transportation, security assistance, and quality of life issues for the naval forces, including food service, postal services, Navy Exchanges, and movement of household goods. The NAVSUP/Navy Supply Corps team forms a vast network of professionals who deliver unparalleled products and services to customers in the fleet and across the world. For more news from Naval Supply Systems Command, visit www.navy.mil/local/navsup/.
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Navy Plan of the Day, Sept. 5 - Sept. 12
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