Topic 1.7 Sponsor and Indoc

Career Development Training Course

Command Sponsor and Indoctrination Program

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Enabling Objectives

Upon successful completion of this topic, the trainee will be able to:

IDENTIFY the reference that establishes the Command Sponsor and Indoctrination Program.

LIST the goals of the Command Sponsor and Indoctrination Program.

IDENTIFY the person responsible for appointing sponsor and indoctrination coordinators.

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Enabling Objectives (cont.)

IDENTIFY the resources that lists all actions required by personnel involved with the command sponsor and indoctrination programs.

LIST the goals of the command sponsor program.

IDENTIFY the requirements to assign command sponsors.

IDENTIFY the key elements in the command check-in process.

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Enabling Objectives (cont.)

LIST the mandatory training required for Sailors within the first 30 days of reporting at a new command.

LIST the required Navy Pride and Professionalism training topics for command indoctrination.

IDENTIFY the resource that lists areas and activities for indoctrination topics.

IDENTIFY the services provided to the Sailor by the Navy Fleet and Family Support Center.

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Reference Publications

OPNAVINST 1040.11(series), Navy Retention and Career Development Program

NAVPERS 15878(series), Career Counselor Handbook (CCH)

OPNAVINST 1740.3(series), Navy Sponsor and Indoctrination Program

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Reference Publications

Websites:Navy Personnel Command: http://

www.npc.navy.milMilitary One Source:

https://www.militaryonesource.comMilitary Home Front:

http://www.militaryhomefront.dod.mil

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Program Goals

OPNAVINST 1740.3(series) provides requirements to establish the Command Sponsor and Indoctrination Program. The goals of the program are:To facilitate the adaptation of a Sailor and

their family into a new working and living environment.

To minimize the anxiety associated with a Permanent Change of Station (PCS) move.

To afford Sailors and their families their greatest opportunity for a successful and productive tour of duty.

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Program Policy

Command sponsor and indoctrination responsibilities begin upon receipt of PCS orders and continue until the Sailor has become part of the new command.

COs shall appoint command sponsor and indoctrination coordinators per OPNAVINST 1740.3(series).

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Program Policy (cont.)

CMC/COB/SEL shall oversee the command sponsor and indoctrination program and ensure that the Command Sponsor Coordinator and the Indoctrination Program Coordinator have access to the proper tools/materials.

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Instruction

OPNAVINST 1740.3(series), Command Sponsor and Indoctrination Programs, lists all actions required by personnel involved with the Sponsor and Indoctrination Programs.The CCC should be familiar with all

actions and responsibilities in this instruction.

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Command Sponsor Program

Goals:To facilitate a smooth transition and

assimilation into the new command.To set the stage for a positive

experience at the beginning of a tour.To maintain an atmosphere for

continued success.

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Sponsor Assignments

Command Sponsors shall:Be enthusiastic, willing to help

people, and have a positive attitude toward the Navy, command, and local community.

Be familiar with the command and its location or homeport, knowledgeable about available resources, and familiar with applicable command procedures and instructions.

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Sponsor Assignments (cont.)

Commands shall:Ensure all sponsors complete

sponsor training provided by local Fleet Family Support Centers (FFSCs).

Ensure assigned sponsors are equal to or of a higher pay grade (at least E-5) to arriving Sailors.

Request a sponsor for all transferring Sailors and counsel these Sailors on the benefits of using a Sponsor.

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Sponsor Assignment Procedures

Procedures for assigning a sponsor are located on the NPC website under CIMS:

http://www.npc.navy.mil/CareerInfo/CMC_CCC/CIMS/

Download the procedures for

“assigning sponsors”.

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Check-In Process

Key Elements: Keep it simple. Train check-in personnel. Maintain a positive attitude.

Video – “The First 72 Hours” provides insight into the importance of the check-in process.

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Check-In Process (cont.)

Essentials:Provide command name tag, ball cap,

organizational clothing, etc.Pre-assign rack, bedding, rack curtains

and locker.Provide a hot meal upon arrival,

regardless of time.Provide informal egress training, as

required.Ensure a duty sponsor is assigned to

help Sailors who report after normal working hours.

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Indoctrination Program Requirements

Within the first 30 days of reporting, or within 3 drill weekends for reservists, mandatory training is required for the following topics:Navy Pride and Professionalism

(formerly Navy Rights and Responsibilities)

Navy Right Spirit Campaign/Alcohol Awareness

Suicide AwarenessPersonal Financial Management

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Indoctrination Program Requirements (cont.)Mandatory training (cont.):

Operational Risk ManagementPrevention of Sexual Harassment/Sexual

AssaultAnti-terrorism/Force Protection (AT/FP)See OPNAVINST 1740.3(series) for more

topicsAppropriately qualified personnel may

address command specific policies, procedures, and base services.

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Indoctrination Program Requirements (cont.)

Navy Pride and Professionalism training will include the following topics:Decision-makingInterpersonal communicationsCommand managed equal opportunity,

including Navy policy on sexual harassment, religious accommodation, hazing, and fraternization

DiversityConflict Management

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Indoctrination Program Requirements (cont.)Navy Pride and Professionalism training

topics (cont.):Pride in self and core valuesWearing the uniformMilitary etiquette including courtesies

and military bearingViolent behavior awarenessFamily readinessMentorship and positive role modelsPride in service

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Command Indoctrination Topics

Ensure appropriate qualified personnel are assigned to address command topics.

A list of areas and activities for good indoctrination topics are listed in the CCH.

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Summary and Review

What instruction contains specific command sponsor and indoctrination responsibilities and actions?

List the goals of the Command Sponsor and Indoctrination Program.

What are some essentials when checking in a new Sailor?

What topics are required to be trained on within 30 days of reporting to a new command?

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Topic 1.7 Sponsor and Indoc

Education

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