Recent content by wayjosh

I don't dispute what was written wrt "max distribution". However, I am surprised you don't see a difference between distribution within the CF, and releasing a document onto a public forum. 

PatinH, If you look at the dist list, you will quickly see it was meant for input mainly from the C1 level. I do not think it is productive to send an email to the entire Navy requesting their input. I trust in the comments from the C1s. Moreover, decisions are not topically made by engaging the...

A soon to be released CANFORGEN will answer your questions wrt pers serving in other elements and NAVRES.

For NCDTs who have mess kit they will be grandfathered, however, like sub-Lts, for any new mess kit they will be required to it in the new rank structure. For those of you who have asked questions about the SSI, you can expect to see a CANFORGEN in the very near future. It will provide more...

The metal braid will not be authorized for the slip-ons.

They have been shipped to MARPAC, MARLANT and NAVRES (CFB Valcartier). Not sure when clothing stores will have them available>

As of today, slip-ons for use with DEU and NCD are available at the CFSU(O) clothing stores.

Why the hostility towards something that is meant as a formal recognition of your efforts?

Oldgateboatdriver Great post, for those that are close to the next level, every effort will be made to be as accurate as possible. Pusser Oriole time will count. :)

It was a function of spreading out the levels, so that those who receive level 4 will truly be in an elite class. Further, once you reach level 2, I think it does show "lots" of sea time. I agree that many will fall into that range (btwn level 1 and 2) but is there really anything wrong with that?

The vast majority of sea time will be available for calculation. With the large amount of time required between levels I don't think the missing days (if there are any) will truely make a difference. However, the member will be provided an opportunity to advise on any missing sea time.

I think the intent of creating the SSI and counting actual time at sea is completely opposite of what you are suggesting. We went down this road because sea day counts will be far more accurate than using SDA. Moreover, the SSI was created as formal recognition of going to sea, and where there...

Sailorwest - good question - a sea day is a min 8 hrs in a 24 hr period. So to answer your question it would be 2 days, had they tied up at 08oo hrs it would have been 3. You wouldn't get credit for 3 sea days if you stayed out for 24 hrs. At least that is my take.

CountDC I think most everyone would agree that a clerk’s job is very busy. However, are you saying that if clerks do have to get involved in some way that recognition of our people is not worth the extra effort? Sea Duty Allowance may have been an option but I personally don’t think it is...

What do you base your assumption on?