RADIO CITY NEWS
Each month the Information and Education Office here at NAVCQMMSTA features in
formation on a program or benefit of interest to Navymen. Sometimes the advan
tages or benefits apply to only a particular category of personnel of are limited
to certain pay grades, yet every Navyman, particularly the senior petty officers,
should be familiar with the benefits and programs in existence. For the month of
November, the spotlight is on the SELECTIVE TRAINING AND RETENTION (STAR) Program.
The Selective Training and Retention Program, as the name implies, is designed to
encourage young men in their first enlistment in the Navy to obligate themselves
for an additional period of service. In return, the Navy GUARANTEES, School of
their choice and, under certain conditions, automatic advancement upon completion
of the school*
The most recent revision to the directive which governs the
INST 1133.13B) contains an important change. The STAR 'Prog:
only to personnel in their firt enlistment who HAVE LESS TR
SERVICE, Other requirements for the program include;
STAR Program (SUPERS
ram is now available
AN 36 MONTHS OF ACTIVE
(1) Must have Commanding Officer’s recommendation;,
(2) Must be serving in FIRST ENLISTMENT in pay grade E-3> E-U, or E-5.
(3) Must have NOT LESS THAN 12 MONTHS OF ACTIVE SERVICE.
(U) Must have NOT MORE THU 36 MONTHS OF ACTIVE SERVICE. (In case of person
nel in pay grade E-5* the maximum active service may be extended to i±2 months)
(5) Must agree tc reenlist for 6 years*
Personnel who reenlist under the STAR Program are eligible for;
(1) Reenlistment bonus,
(2) Guaranteed assignment to an appropriate Class ,fA" or nE” school
(3) Under certain conditions, automatic advancement upon completion of the
school to pay grade E~l; or pay grade E-o, For further information concerning
the STAR Program consult SUPERS INSTRUCTION 1133*13B or contact the NAVCQMMSTA
I&E Office.
PASSING FANCY - Lieutenant D, R, CAPPABIANCA, the NAVCOMMSTA Housing Officer,
breathed a sigh of relief this week., Two of his root persistent "customers”,
Vic Abbatiello, CTC and Bcb Walton, CTO finally made it big on the housing list
this week. Shipmates of Bob and Vic note a definite improvement in their dis
positions ...eMust be this nice weather we1re having.
Stars are shinning for three of our Chiefs here at CGMMSTA. Happy are the faces of
Chief HIGDON, CTC, HAXEL, RISC, and LIPPERT, CTC. Word received Tuesday stated
that these well deserving men will be advanced to Senior Chief on 16 December.
Congratulations to you all*