1. Where do I find my MAP quota allocation?
  2. My UIC is not listed on the spreadsheet. Who do I contact?
  3. How are quotas calculated and determined?
  4. Can a command substitute quota(s)?
  5. My command did not receive a quota(s). How do I request MAP quotas?
  6. Who is my designated Parent Command? BSO?
  7. Can a command utilize their quota(s) for subordinate UICs?
  8. My command received 2 E4 Command MAP Quotas, but no E5 quotas. How do I request an E5 MAP quota for our JSOY?
  9. I have 4 MAP quotas – 2 E4, 1 E5, and 1 E6. Can I return my 2 E4 quotas and request an additional E6 quota?
  10. Will returning quotas impact the number of assigned MAP quotas in the future?
  11. Who will distribute additional MAP quotas and what can be done to increase my chances of receiving additional quotas?
  12. Are SELRES Sailors eligible for MAP?
  13. Can a Sailor be advanced more than one paygrade, or more than once per MAP season?
  14. What are the Time-In-Rate requirements for MAP?
  15. Can a frocked Sailor get advanced via MAP?
  16. Can I advance a Sailor who is transferring on 27 June 2018?
  17. Can I advance PACT Sailors through MAP?​​
  18. Can a Sailor who is reaching HYT during the open season be MAP advanced?
  19. What if I MAP a Sailor that has a Denied Final Active (DFA) in C-WAY?
  20. What is MAP Open Season/Redistribution Season?
  21. When is the earliest that I can submit my Meritorious Certification Letter to PERS-8031?
  22. Can commands submit multiple MCL’s?
  23. How long will it take for my command to be notified that my Meritorious Certification Letter is validated before my Sailor(s) is advanced?
  24. Once my command receives confirmation that the Meritorious Certification Letter is valid, does my command need to contact PSD to make the NSIPSentry?
  25. What is a controlled rate? How can a Sailor in a controlled rate be Meritoriously Advanced?
  26. Which rates are controlled rates this MAP season?
  27. What is the effective date of advancement for Sailors advanced through the MAP program?Effective Date of Rate?
  28. My command is a Pre-Commissioning Unit. Are we eligible to MAP Sailors?
  29. Where do commands submit an Exception to Policy (ETP)?
  30. What are the important dates for MAP?
  1. Where do I find my MAP quota allocation?

The list of MAP quotas by UIC can be found on the NPC website at

  1. My UIC is not listed on the spreadsheet, who do I contact?

If your command/UIC is not listed on the quota spreadsheet, please contact OPNAV N132 at . In your email, please include your command name, UIC, ISIC name and ISIC UIC.

  1. How are quotas calculated and determined?

The total number of quotas, by paygrade, are calculated based on eligible E3 to E5 Billet Authorization (BA) only. The specific number of quotas (if any) depend on the number of the E3 to E5 BA at the command level. The minimum number of E3-E5 billets to receive a quota at the command level is 15. If your command has 14 or less total BAyou are still eligible to receive a quota from your designated Echelon II/BSO. This may result in an increase or decrease in quotas from previous years.

  1. Can a command substitute quota(s)?

No. Commands are not authorized to substitute paygrades for MAP quotas (e.g. utilize an E6 MAP quota to advance an E3 Sailor to E4 or vice versa). MAP quotas are formulated based upon specific BA. Substitution of quotas may cause over-execution of advancements at certain paygrades.

  1. My command did not receive a quota(s). How do I request MAP quotas?

All commands with E3-E5 personnel assigned can request quota(s) by submitting a Quota Request Letter (QRL) to your designated Echelon II Commander/Budget Submitting Office (BSO). Personnel must be eligible for MAP advancement per the MAP NAVADMIN. QRL letters must be submitted IAW the MAP NAVADMIN and directives from your designated BSO/Echelon II. An example QRL form can be downloaded via the NPC websitehere.

  1. Who is my designated Parent Command? BSO?

The designated Parent Command and BSO/Echelon II command for your UIC can be found within the MAP Quota Spreadsheet. Designated BSO/Echelon IIcommands are major bureaus or commands which are authorized manpower resources (billets). A list of POCs for designated Echelon IIcommands is also found on the MAP Quota Spreadsheet.

  1. Can a command utilize their quota(s) for subordinate UICs?

Yes. Quotas are actually calculated based on the whole command, to include subordinate UICs. MAP Quotas are distributed by command UIC and can be used to advance any Sailor permanently assigned (or TAD for greater than 30 days) tothe parent UIC or a subordinate UIC. The CO is authorized to use allocated MAP quota(s) at any subordinate UIC. If this is applicable, the parent UIC will be reflected on the MAP quota list with any associated MAP quotas.

  1. My command received 2 E4 Command MAP Quotas, but no E5 quotas. How do I request an E5 MAP quota for our JSOY?

Commands that receive Command MAP Quotas follow the same process to request a quota(s) as commands that do not receive Command MAP Quotas.That is, your command must submit a QRL via your chain of command to the Echelon II Commander – refer to FAQ#5for more information on that process.

  1. I have 4 MAP quotas – 2 E4, 1 E5, and 1 E6. Can I return my 2 E4 quotas and request an additional E6 quota?

Yes, returning one or more quotas does not preclude a command from requesting additional MAP quotas; however, it does not guarantee an additional quota will be given.

  1. Will returning quotas impact the number of assigned MAP quotas in the future?

No. Returning quotas will not reduce or affect quotas in the future.

  1. Who will distribute additional MAP quotas and what can be done to increase my chances of receiving additional quotas?

Designated Echelon II Commands/BSOs will determine the redistribution process and have final judgement of which subordinate commands will receive additional quotas.Additional quotas must be requested via a QRL, however, yourEchelon IIcommander/BSO may have specific additional requirements for requesting a quota. As a reminder, ensure your command is keeping in the spirit of the Meritorious Advancement Program by requesting additional quotas for your top performing Sailors.

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  1. Are SELRES Sailors eligible for MAP?

MAP is open to SELRES Sailors during this MAP Season. Policy, guidance and quota distribution for SELRES is detailed in the relevant ALNAVRESFOR. Navy Recruiting Districts (NRD) will have one MAP quota per NRD for Reserve Sailors filling Canvasser Recruiter (CANREC) billets.

  1. Can a Sailor be advanced more than one paygrade, or more than once per MAP season?

No.

  1. What arethe Time-In-Rate (TIR) requirements for MAP?

To further empower COs to select their best Sailors for MAP based on performance instead of timing, the TIR requirements for MAP advancement are further modified.E5 and below have no TIR requirement. COs may select an E6 MAP candidate with no TIR through BSO/Ech II endorsement. The command must submit the BSO/Echelon II endorsement with the MCL. An example E-6 No Time-In-Rate BSO Endorsement Request can be downloaded via the NPC websitehere. See NAVADMIN for details.

  1. Can a frocked Sailor get advanced via MAP? Sailors in a frocked status are not eligible for advancement to the next higher paygrade until effectively advanced, but COs are authorized and encouraged to MAP frocked Sailors who were selected for advancement from the Spring 2018 NWAE, provided they have not reached their effective pay date (e.g., a frocked E5 can be meritoriously advanced to E5).
  2. Can I advance a Sailor who is transferring on 27 June 2018?

No. A MAP candidate must be attached to the MAP authorized command during the FY18 MAP Season (1July – 31August). However, the command could work with PERS to adjust the transfer date to 1 July.

  1. Can I advance PACT Sailors through MAP?​​

Yes. PACT Sailors are eligible for advancement under MAP. PACT Sailors must complete a minimum of 12 months-time onboard their permanent duty station, and have an approved quota for rating designation (i.e. approved quota in C-WAY) via the NWAE or Rating Entry Designation. MAP advancement is not authorized for PACT Sailors with designation approval for A-School required ratings. You must note the designation path quota type (NWAE or RED) in the MCL if a PACT Sailor is selected for MAP.

  1. Can a Sailor who is reaching HYT during the open season be MAP advanced?

Yes, but MAP should not be used to save a Sailor that is required to separate for HYT, but reserved to recognize your top performing Sailors. In addition, a MAP advancement does not preclude a Sailor from requiring a CWAY quota in order to reenlist if inside of 14 years of service.

  1. What if I MAP a Sailor that has a Denied Final Active (DFA) in C-WAY?

When a Sailor is advanced via MAP and has a DFA, that Sailor is given one (1) additional reenlistment look. It is strongly recommended that the Sailor select "In-Rate, Willing to Convert" to increase the chance of a being approved to reenlist.

  1. What is MAP Open Season? Redistribution Season?

MAP Open Season runs from 1 July to 31 August 2018 and is the time frame when MAP authorized commands are required to submit their Meritorious Certification Letter (MCL). It is also when the advancement for MAP Sailors will occur, 1 July 2018 or the date of the CO’s MCL, whichever is later.

MAP Redistribution Season runs from 1 September to 30 September 2018. During Redistribution Season, any unused quotas are redistributed by the Echelon II Command/BSOs to recognize high performing Sailors. In order to receive a quota(s) during redistribution season, the command MUST request a quota(s) using a QRL.

  1. When is the earliest that I can submit my Meritorious Certification Letter to PERS-8031?

Commands are encouraged to submit their MCL as early as possible to ensure Sailors are advanced expeditiously, however, the Sailor(s) will be advanced on 1 July 2018 or the date of the CO’s MCL, whichever is later.

  1. Can commands submit multiple MCL’s?

Yes.This season, to provide maximum flexibility to commands and advance deserving Sailors as quickly as possible, multiple MCL submissions are authorized.

  1. How long will it take for my command to be notified that my MeritoriousCertification Letter is validated before my Sailor(s) is advanced?

The command should be notified within 8 business days from submission that the certification letter is valid and the Sailors are eligible to be advanced. Commands are highly encouraged to notify their MAP Sailors as soon as possible after receiving the valid MCL notification email from PERS 8031.

  1. Once my command receives confirmation that the Meritorious Certification Letter is valid, does my command need to contact PSD to make the NSIPSentry?

No.PERS 8031 will provide NPPSC with a list of valid MAP- selects. NPPSC will then make all MAP advancement entries in NSIPS and your MAP Sailors should see their new paygrade and pay increase within one to two pay periods.

  1. What is a controlled rate? How can a Sailor in a controlled rate be Meritoriously Advanced?

Some rates have high risk of negative community health impact (e.g. zero NWAE opportunity) if MAP is over-executed. To mitigate this risk, CO’s must receive authorization from their designated Echelon II Commander/BSO prior to submitting an MCL for a Sailor in a controlled rate. An example controlled rate request letter can be found on the NPC MAP websitehere.

  1. Which rates are controlled rates this MAP season?

AC: AWS1, BM1, CSS1, ABF2, ABH2, AD2, AE2, AM2, AME2, AO2, AT2, CSS2, CTM2, GSE2, MN2, PS2, SH2.

FTS: AME1, AS1, AT1, PR1, AME2, AS2, AT2.

  1. What is the effective date of advancement for Sailors advanced through the MAP program?Effective Date of Rate?

The effective date of advancement is the date of the CO’s MCL, but no earlier than 1 July 2018.The date of rate for E4-E6 MAP candidates will be 1 July 2018 while the date of rate for E2 and E3 MAP candidates will be the date of the MCL.

  1. My command is a Pre-Commissioning Unit. Are we eligible to MAP Sailors?

Yes. Pre-Commissioning Units are eligible for MAP. However, because pre-commissioning units current manning may not be reflected using BA, Command MAP Quota(s) may not have been allocated. In this case, an Exception to Policy (ETP) to use Current On Board manning of E3 - E5 personnel as of 1 July 2018 to determine if and how many MAP quotas are authorized.

  1. Where do commands submit an Exception to Policy (ETP)?

Each BSO/Echelon II command is the approval authority for most exceptions to policy (ETP) for their subordinate commands (e.g. late submissions). Any ETP request will be submitted via the chain of command. Director, Military Personnel Plans and Policy (N13) is the determining authority for MAP eligibility ETPs. Any MAP eligibility ETP request will be submitted to OPNAV N13 via the chain of command (e.g. ISIC and designated Echelon II) and copied PERS-8031. An endorsement for each echelon level of the chain of command is required.

  1. What are the important dates for MAP?
  • ​1 July 2018– MAP ‘Open Season’ begins. This is the earliest date of advancement for MAP.
  • 31 August 2018– MAP ‘Open Season’ closes. All MCLs (or negative responses) are due to PERS 8031.
  • 1 September 2018– MAP ‘Redistribution Season’ opens.BSO/Echelon II Commandsmay redistribute quotas tocommands that requested quotas via QRL.
  • 30 September 2018– MAP ‘Redistribution Season’ closes. Any additional MCLs are due to PERS 8031.