ENLISTED DISTRIBUTION AND VERIFICATION REPORT (EDVR)

The Navy must produce the maximum combat readiness with the dollar resources available. For this reason, and because of the high cost of manpower, each billet requirement must be stated at the minimum skill and experience levels necessary for satisfactory performance of billet functions. Billet reviews are conducted periodically at the CNO level. In these reviews, decisions are made based upon the existing classification of each billet as indicated on Manpower Authorizations (OPNAV Form 1000/2, previously explained.) Improperly classified billets become the lowest priority billets in the category in which they are classified. Consequently, if the objective is to delete or redistribute billets, improperly classified billets are prime candidates for deletion or reprogramming. The manpower requirements and manpower classifications within each Navy activity are specifically reviewed at the activity level annually to ensure the deletion of unnecessary billets or positions and the proper classification of each authorized billet or position. If changes are required, a Manpower Authorization Change Request (OPNAV 1000/4A) is submitted. If changes to the designator rating, grade, or number of billets and/or positions are requested, the requests must be justified in terms of changes in mission, function, and task, as contained in the required operational capability (ROC) or shore required operational capabilities (SHOROC) statement. If a billet is currently classified improperly, the misclassification must be explained. Manpower Authorization Change Requests are normally submitted annually. More frequent requests must be justified on the basis of changes in mission or functions beyond the control of the activity. Valid requirements for billet changes that will require the movement of personnel must be identified and requested as early as feasible to permit orderly personnel management. Normally, 5 to 9 months’ time is required after final billet approval before new or changed billets can be filled with personnel. Manpower Authorization Change Requests that involve an activity reorganization are planned and submitted on the basis of the existing number of billets. The Billets Authorized (BA) column on the MPA (refer to fig. 2-5, block 32) indicates the billets authorized by the CNO. The quantity assigned to each billet authorized on the MPA is normally the same as the corresponding billet in the SMD. SMD billet requirements, which are not included in the Billet Authorized (BA) column on the MPA, are entered on the MPA as Mobilization Billets, the majority of which will be reflected in the Selected Reserve column (SR - block 39). What does all of this mean to you? You as a supervisor, play a very important part in the process. You must continually work with your personnel specialist to ensure that billet and personnel requirements for your shop are accurately reflected in ship manning documents. By keeping your shop’s manning requirements up to date, you will help to keep your ship’s manning requirements up to date. Check the MPA to ensure that all of the Navy enlisted classifications (NECs) listed in the MPA that pertain to your shop are current and correct. It is especially important to make sure that the NECs required to support new installations are requested and that old NECs no longer required are deleted. Have a Short Form Change Request to the MPA submitted when you find a discrepancy. Whenever you work with the MPA, use OPNAVINST 1000.16, Manual of Navy Total Force Manpower Policies and Procedures as a reference. Article 903 contains all of the information and procedures necessary to initiate a Short Form Change Request (military only). ENLISTED DISTRIBUTION AND VERIFICATION REPORT (EDVR) An EDVR is a statement of an activity’s personnel account–how many assigned, what rates, what NECs, and so on. The Enlisted Personnel Management Center (EPMAC) publishes an up-to-date EDVR for every command monthly. You will see and use the EDVR often, more so than the MPA or SMD. As an ET1 or ETC, you will work closely with the EMO to determine NEC manning and personnel losses and gains, and to initiate any necessary changes to the EDVR. The purpose of the EDVR is to provide l l l l a rate or NEC summary of the current and future manning status of the activity, a common reference point in any discussion of manning status between the manning or detailing control authorities and the activity, a statement of account for verification by the activity, and a permanent historical record at the Bureau of Naval Personnel (BUPERS) of an activity’s 2-14