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A. Documents/Records
Hint:
•Maintainongoinglistof annual:
• CEUs
• Thank-YouLetters
• LettersofAppreciation
Faxeverycoupleofmonths
Afterfaxingdocuments
checkyoureOPFin2-3weeksto confirmalldocumentshavebeen accuratelyentered.
Do nothandcarryormailin documents. / 1) ElectronicOfficialPersonnelFile(eOPF):Reviewfor
accuracy,updateas necessary.Sectionsto review:
a. LettersofReprimand b. COERDocuments
c. CurrentCurriculumVitae(CV)
d. LicensingInformation
e. PHSandNon-PHSAwards f. ContinuingEducation
g. SpecialSkills
h. OutsideActivitiesFormsand Information i. PHSSupportActivities
j. PrivacyActInformation k. ID CardInformation
l. InsuranceForms
m. StatementofService
n. MiscellaneousDocuments o. PersonnelOrders
p. SecurityClearanceInformation
q. ApplicationDocumentationanyadditionaldegrees earnedorinternships,residencies,fellowships completedsinceapplying.
r. ConfidentialDocumentsfromvariousboards
To MakeNecessaryChanges:Sendcorrectionto
.
FaxDocumentationto youreOPF:(Nolicenses)
301-480-1436or301-480-1407
Hint:
•Maintaina logofyour professional accomplishmentsto usethis
whenwriting your COER or justifyingyour COERscores. / 2) CommissionedOfficerEvaluationReport(COER): SubmityourCOERtoyoursupervisorbytheduedate annually.
a. Relateaccomplishmentsto Description of Duties
b. Meetwithsupervisorregularly and during mid-year to discuss clarificationofexpectations. Make sure to complete the mid-year COER and keep a record since it is not formally submitted.
Needhelp: v
•Note:CVsummarysheetis a recommendedpartofyour
categoryCV format;itmust
befaxedasonetransmission
withthebodyoftheCV. / 3) CurriculumVitae(CV): Updateannuallyusing
recommendedformatandreviewforaccuracy.Referto ProfessionalCategorywebsiteforformatandpresentin awaythat showsprogressionandaccomplishments.
FaxCVto eOPF@301-480-1436/1407

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A. Documents/Records
(Continued) / 4) PromotionInformationReport(PIR):Reviewand
updateallinformationto includeCallto ActiveDuty (CAD)Date,SeniorityDate, RetirementDate, AssimilationDates,LicensureStatus,Current AssignmentInformation,CreditableService Computation,COER5-YearHistory,Awards Information,andAssignmentHistory.
To MakeCorrections:Changesmustbemadein writing (withsupportingdocumentation)to thePIRCoordinator, OCCO,1101WoottonParkway,Suite100,Rockville, MD,
5) ProfessionalCredentials(forapplicableCategories)
a. Maintainand/orupdateprofessionallicense, certification,orrequiredregistration.
b. UpdateonCVandotherprofessionaldocumentations c. Faxdocumentsto theLicensureCredentialing
Specialist.AlwaysputPHS# onall faxeddocuments to OCCO.
FAXnumber(ONLYforlicensure)is:240453-6142
B. DeploymentReadiness
•Refer Readiness – Down to Basics document for requirements. Available at
.
•Access RedDOGSite at / 1) PhysicalExamination–updatecurrentphysical
examinationevery5years.Start6monthsinadvance!
2) Immunizations–Maintainrequiredimmunizationsand be screenedannuallyforPPD or have two negative results in less than 12 months.
3) PhysicalFitnessStandards–Taketheannualphysicalfitnesstest (APFT)every12months. The APFT revisions went into effect Jan. 1, 2017. Additional information is available at
4) CompletePHSCommissionedCorpsReadinessTrainingModules–12 modulesmust be completed. They are available on the Responder e-learn.
5) MaintaincurrencyinBLSorACLS.
6) Licensure–Forapplicablecategories,maintainrequired
current,unrestrictedlicenseorcertification.Ifapplicable, performatleast80 hoursofdirectpatientcareby31
Decemberofeachyearanddocumentin Direct Access
7) Officers mustidentifya deploymentrole: Ensure your
deployment role is updated in Direct Access.
8) Officers musthaverequireduniformsandrespondor deployintherequireduniform.
For furtherdetailsonReadinessRequirementsreferto RedDOG:

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C. AssignmentHistory / 1) ReviewAssignmentHistoryonPIRto confirmthat
itiscorrectandto planforfutureassignments.
2) Assignmentsshoulddemonstratea continuumof increasingcapabilityand responsibility.
3) RefertoyourCategory’sbenchmarksfor recommendednumberandtypesofassignmentsfor eachcorrespondingrank.Considerassignments appropriatetoyourcareertrack.
D. Training: / Types:
1) OfficerTraining
2) ResponseReadinessTraining
3) Agency/WorkplaceTraining
4) ProfessionalDisciplineTraining
5) Applyfortrainingthat:
a. HelpsAgencymeet mission
b. Preparesofficerfordeployment c. EnhancesPublicHealthMission
E. Physical Examinations:
• Referto thetype(s)of examination(s)thataffect yourstatus.
•Note:Acurrentphysical is anappointmentstandardrequiredofofficersas outlinedintheCCPM
SubchapterCC29.3– Medical HealthProgram, INSTRUCTION5– Medical ExaminationRequirements.
• One year updatesof DDForm2807-1DisclosureStatementmaybecompleted,signed,and submittedbytheofficer. They do notrequirea doctor visitorsignature. / ReportofMedicalExamination(DDForm2808),Medical
History(DDForm2807-1),andDisclosureStatementmustbe submittedbytheofficerto MedicalAffairsBranch
1) Retention:ALLActiveDutyOfficersneedto
maintaina ReportofPhysicalExamination(DDForm
2808) every 5 yearsandMedicalHistory(DDForm2807-1)every year.
2) PermanentPromotion:DDForm2808(Must be completed every 5 years)and/orDDForm2807-1(completed every year) mustbe onfile withtheMABorofficerwillberemovedfromthe promotionlistwithoutappeal.
3) SeparationorRetirement:Officersare strongly recommendedto completea PhysicalExaminationprior to effectivedateofseparationor Retirement
Forms are available here:

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F. Resources / 1) FindingaMentor–consultyouPACand/or
Categorywebsite.
2) Promotion Basics – Consult the CCMIS website:
If you cannot find the information needed, email: .
3) PromotionPreceptsandT-gradePromotion Eligibility–
4) CategoryBenchmarks–Consultyourcategorywebsite.
Otherimportantemailaddresses:vvv

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