scope:

a. This notice supplements officer assignment policies issued by references (a) and (b). This contains pertinent guidance for screening and assigning drilling Naval Reservists to national command billets, and senior officer (06/05) noncommand billets within the COMNAVSURFRESFOR claimancy.

b. Judge Advocate General (JAG) officers are governed by a Professional Qualification Screening Board (PQSB), which is convened per reference (c). JAG Corps candidates should use the application procedures outlined herein, and adhere to additional instructions per reference (c).

c. Senior Officer (06/05) Intelligence (163X) billets, which are managed by COMNAVSURFRESFOR, are not assigned by this National Board. All (163X) billets are advertised and assigned by Commander, Naval Air Reserve Force (COMNAVAIRESFOR) before the board's convening date. Reference (d) is germane.

d. All Reserve echelon IV and above commanders may select their own staffs by holding local boards. They may elect to select all or a portion of their billets with the exception of their JAG officers. For those who desire to have billets advertised and assigned by the National Board, submit those billets to COMNAVSURFRESFOR (N12) by 1 March 2002 via email. Local boards will be held well in advance of the National Board and selection results forwarded to COMNAVSURFRESFOR (N12) by 28 June 2002.

e. Navy Emergency Preparedness Liaison Officer (NEPLO) billets are advertised and assigned by COMNAVRESFOR (N3) per reference (e).

f. No other modifications or deviations to the procedures issued by this notice are authorized without written approval from COMNAVSURFRESFOR before the board's convening date.

Purpose. To establish standardized procedures for the screening and assignment of Drilling Reservists to national command and senior officer (06/05) noncommand billets in Naval Surface Reserve Force (NAVSURFRESFOR) units.