CLASSIFICATION: UNCLASSIFIED// ROUTINE R 161850Z FEB 23 MID600052784665U FM CNO WASHINGTON DC TO NAVADMIN INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC BT UNCLAS NAVADMIN 043/23 PASS TO OFFICE CODES: FM CNO WASHINGTON DC//N1// INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC//N1// MSGID/GENADMIN/CNO WASHINGTON DC/N1/FEB// SUBJ/ENLISTED APPLICATIONS BEING ACCEPTED BY NAVY FLIGHT DEMONSTRATION SQUADRON (BLUE ANGELS) FOR 2024// REF/A/DOC/BUPERS/27APR07// AMPN/REF A IS MILPERSMAN 1306-919, NAVY FLIGHT DEMONSTRATION SQUADRON.// RMKS/1. This NAVADMIN announces requirements and solicits enlisted applications for the Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron (Blue Angels). Applications must be postmarked no later than 1 May 2023. Selection results will be available no later than 30 June 2023. Personnel with a projected rotation date of October 2023 through April 2024 are eligible, but others may apply with command and detailer approval. Personnel selected will detach from their present command in September 2023 and report in mid-October 2023. 2. There are open E5/E6 billets within the following Navy ratings: AD, AE, AM, AME, AO, AT, AZ, LS, MC, PR, and YN. Additionally, chief petty officer applications are being accepted for CMDCM, AMCS, AMC, AZC, and YNC. Platform-specific experience is not a requirement to apply. 3. Personnel selected for this unique and demanding duty represent the hundreds of thousands of Sailors and Marines serving throughout the United States and abroad. Applicants must meet the requirements listed below to be considered for duty with the Blue Angels (waivers are not normally considered). a. Must not be in receipt of permanent change of station orders before final selections are made in June 2023. b. No non-judicial punishment or court-martial convictions in the last 36 months. c. No alcohol-related incidents (civil or military) in the last 36 months. Driving under the influence or driving while intoxicated convictions within the last five years are disqualifying. d. No financial instability or command directed counseling in the last 36 months. Applicants must be eligible for a government credit card (this cannot be waived). e. No physical fitness assessment failures in the last 36 months. Personnel who have had medical waivers in the last 24 months will be considered on a case-by-case basis only. f. Re-enlistment approval is not required to submit an application. 4. Interested candidates meeting the above requirements must first submit a fully completed Enlisted Personnel Action Request (NAVPERS 1306/7) and Special Program Screening Form (NAVPERS 1306/92) as directed in reference (a) to their respective rating detailer via their commanding officer (CO). After submission of NAVPERS 1306/7 and NAVPERS 1306/92 to their detailer, applicants must submit an application to the Blue Angels using the following criteria (ensure all telephone numbers, mailing addresses, and e-mail addresses are included): a. CO's signed letter of endorsement on command letterhead, which must include: A statement on military appearance and tattoos, an evaluation of the member's public speaking ability, demeanor, professional knowledge, and leadership skills. b. Copy of NAVPERS 1306/7. c. Original NAVPERS 1306/92. d. Copies of the last five evaluations. e. Official 5x7-inch photograph (front, side, back) in enlisted service uniform uncovered (Khaki for E7-E9 applicants). f. Completed applicant personal questionnaire located on the Blue Angels website at https://www.blueangels.navy.mil/join/. g. Common application errors include: lack of detailed contact information, unsigned NAVPERS 1306/7 and NAVPERS 1306/92, NAVPERS 1306/7 not sent to the detailer, no CO endorsement, missing evaluations, photos not included, packages sent to the detailer rather than the Blue Angels, and earliest and latest transfer dates not filled out in remarks section of the NAVPERS 1306/7. 5. Enlisted applications may be sent via e-mail to: LSC(AW/SW) William C Kelly Email: william.c.kelly2.mil(at)us.navy.mil 6. The medical record of the applicant will be reviewed during the application process. 7. Candidates should contact Blue Angels 2 weeks after e-mailing their application to verify receipt and to schedule an interview. Interviews are conducted at Naval Air Facility El Centro, CA from release of this message through 15 March 2023. Interviews are conducted at Naval Air Station Pensacola, FL, or any show site from 16 March 2023 through 19 May 2023. The last week to interview will be 14-19 May 2023 in Pensacola, FL. All personnel currently stationed in the continental United States, to include those who may be deployed and will return prior to the final selection, are highly encouraged to interview in person. In-person interviews should be scheduled for a member Monday through Saturday in El Centro. If interviewing in Pensacola, FL, schedule the interview between Sunday and Thursday of the desired week. Funding for travel is provided by the Service Member or their parent command. Blue Angels do not provide funding for interviews. Personnel permanently assigned outside of the continental United States (including Hawaii and Alaska), or those who are deployed, will interview via telephone. 8. Those individuals not selected will be afforded the opportunity of one MyNavy Assignment application. Those individuals are encouraged to contact their rating detailer immediately following notification. 9. Point of contact is LSC William C Kelly at (760) 339-2434/DSN 658-2434 (from release of this message through 3 March 2023) or at (850) 452-4184/DSN 922-4184 (after 3 March 2023) or via e-mail at william.c.kelly2.mil(at)us.navy.mil. For further information, visit the Blue Angels' website at https://www.blueangels.navy.mil/. 10. This NAVADMIN will remain in effect until superseded or canceled, whichever occurs first. 11. Released by Vice Admiral Richard J. Cheeseman, Jr., N1.// BT #0001 NNNN CLASSIFICATION: UNCLASSIFIED//