Post on 22-Dec-2015
Summer Training Preference Summer Training Preference Module InstructionsModule Instructions
CO/SELCO/SEL
Summer 2014
Module SummaryModule Summary
• Enables midshipmen to enter Summer Training preferences to be approved by Company Officer/SEL.
• Allows midshipmen to rank Leave, Cruise, and Training Options.
• Allows midshipmen to amplify requests with specific comments (up to 256 characters)
• Preferences may be updated between 06 Jan and 13 Jan OR until they are approved by the Company Officer/SEL.
Module OverviewModule Overview(What MIDN see)(What MIDN see)
Leave Preference and Blocks
Cruise Preference and Blocks
Training Preference and Blocks
CommentsSection
Step 1: Open MIDS ModuleStep 1: Open MIDS Module(What MIDN do)(What MIDN do)
Open MIDS, click Midshipmen button, click Summer Training – Enter Preferences link
Step 2: Rank General PrefsStep 2: Rank General Prefs
Enter General Preferences for Leave, Cruise, and Training. • Example: If your 1st Priority is having a certain leave block off, select “1” under Leave General Preferences.
Step 3: Fill in Leave BlocksStep 3: Fill in Leave Blocks
Enter your three choices for Leave Blocks in preference order.
Step 4: Rank Cruise/Training Step 4: Rank Cruise/Training OptionsOptions
Using the drop-down lists, rank as many of your available options as you wish.
Step 4: Rank Cruise/Training Step 4: Rank Cruise/Training Options (cont)Options (cont)
• If a MIDN is interested in a program not listed in the pull-down menu, it should be entered into the comment section.
• Training Programs such as Mil Schools, Internships, LREC/LSAP, FOREX etc have coordinators who provide Summer Training with rosters.
• MIDN should contact program coord to be selected (most POC’s are listed on the Summer Training website)
Step 5: “Update Preferences”Step 5: “Update Preferences”
Submit your Leave/Cruise/Training preferences by clicking on the “Update Preferences” button.
Choose your top 3 preferences for cruise/training blocks from available choices. NOTE: Not all programs will have block options.
Step 6: Select Block OptionsStep 6: Select Block Options
Step 7: “Update Preferences”Step 7: “Update Preferences”
Once your block choices are made, click on “Update Preferences” to submit your requests.
Step 8: Enter CommentsStep 8: Enter Comments
Enter whatever comments you think will be helpful to the Summer Training Office. Some examples of good information to include:• SPECIFIC dates of leave events• Other programs for which you are competing• Specific requests for types of ships, Restricted Line cruise, etc.
When complete with comments, click on “Insert Comments.”
Company Officer/SEL ApprovalCompany Officer/SEL Approval
• Summer Training Preferences cannot be changed via the module once the Company Officer or Senior Enlisted have approved the preferences.
Company Officer / SEL Company Officer / SEL Preference Approval SystemPreference Approval System
Step 1: Open MIDS ModuleStep 1: Open MIDS Module
Open MIDS, click Commandant’s Staff button, click Summer Training – Company Officer Approval link
Step 2: View Company ListStep 2: View Company List
Click Find to view list of your company’s midshipmen and their preferences
NOTES:
• Use “Completed?” drop-down to narrow results to approved, disapproved, not reviewed
• Be sure to check In Brigade? - NO, in case you have mids on exchange that may not appear under In Brigade? - YES
Step 3: Open MIDN RecordStep 3: Open MIDN Record
Review individual MIDN record by clicking the desired alpha code
Step 4: Review Preferences and Step 4: Review Preferences and CommentsComments
Review Preferences and Comments
Step 5: Insert New Approval / Step 5: Insert New Approval / Disapproval RecordDisapproval Record
Create a new Company Officer Approval record by clicking “Insert New Record”
Step 6: Approve / Disapprove Step 6: Approve / Disapprove and Enter Commentsand Enter Comments
Approved: (YES or NO)
If disapproved, enter comment to midshipman in “Reason For Disapproval” box (automatically e-mailed)
CO/SEL comments are not viewable by midshipmen
When complete, click “Update”
Step 7: Confirm SuccessStep 7: Confirm Success
“Success!” indicates record has been created
This completes the Company Officer Approval System
Company Officer/SEL ApprovalCompany Officer/SEL Approval
• Summer Training Preferences cannot be changed via the module once the Company Officer or Senior Enlisted have approved the preferences.
Company Officer / SEL Company Officer / SEL ResponsibilitiesResponsibilities
• Track the progress of your midshipmen entering preferences
• Be sure your MIDN are satisfying their Fleet Cruise requirement and are entering a preference for at least one Professional Development block
Summer Training Summer Training Key Personnel - 2014Key Personnel - 2014
• CDR Jay Dantone Training Officer
• LT Jones 1/C Assignments
• LT Kearney 2/C Assignments/PROTRAMID
• LT McNeer 3/C Assignments
• LT Stechschulte Admin/Travel/Budget Officer