Navy Extends Early Transition Program

The Navy has extended the opportunity for eligible Sailors to leave the Navy before the end of their active obligated service this fiscal year under another installment of the Early Transition Program. This voluntary program applies to Sailors in the active, reserve, full-time support and canvasser recruiter communities. Requests from Sailors wishing to take advantage of this program must be received by Aug. 1. Commanding officers may grant separation leave, but permissive temporary duty and involuntary separation pay are not authorized. The requested separation date under the program must be no later than Aug. 15, and no waivers will be considered. Sailors who received an enlistment bonus will be required to repay the portion of bonus received for active-duty time not served. Sailors under a selective reenlistment bonus contract are not eligible for transition under this program. For more information see NAVADMIN 026/05 at www.persnet.navy.mil.