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(1) Be BEERS and program eligible in all respects for desired rating/program: Nuclear Field (NF), 5YO-SECF, AEF-MT, ATF-CTI, AEF-AECF, AEF-EW, or AEF-STG.

(2) If an applicant has not attended college, have a Final High School GPA of 2.8 or higher on a 4.0 scale.

(3) Be classified an Highschool Diploma Graduate.

(4) If a present or past college student, have a 2.5 GPA or higher on a 4.0 scale. All Navy-CASH students must maintain a 2.5 GPA or higher on a 4.0 scale each term to remain program eligible.

(5) While enrolled in Navy-CASH as a Nuclear Field Student, complete one college-level algebra course (or higher) and one physics based science course with a letter grade of C or better prior to reporting to RTC. For all other ratings, technical courses and courses which will improve the member's performance in Navy training are encouraged. Non-challenging course of study plans will not be approved.

(6) Enlist for a standard four year enlistment plus a concurrent extension of enlistment to equal the sum of that required for the rating/program plus the number of months spent in Navy-CASH. Example of a NF who goes to college for six months:

Four year enlistment

+ 24 month extension for NF

+ 6 month extension (time spent in Navy-CASH)

= Four year enlistment and a 30 month extension

(7) Maintain a full time student status, 12 semester hours (or equivalent) while in Navy-CASH.

(1) Assist members in completing their Course of Study Plan for entry into the program.

(2) Assist members in completing Navy-CASH application and request applicable waivers.

(3) Assist members in completing Program Service Agreement.

(4) If approved for Navy-CASH, direct members to establish a financial account with a banking institution of their choice, in order to establish a Direct Deposit System (DDS) pay account.

(5) Upon approval of the CASH application, applicant will receive initial orders for active duty assignment to the cognizant NRD and a Selectee's Responsibility Letter. The applicant should be scheduled for accession processing at the cognizant Military Entrance Processing Station (MEPS). Applicant is required to go through the normal accession processing routine, to include Medical Inspection, Liaison Processing, ceremony for enlistment, and record "breakdown" performed by MEPS personnel. Ensure the member signs the Active Duty Orders, the Navy-CASH Selectee's Responsibilities Letter, and the Navy-CASH Service Agreement in addition to all other enlistment documents. Upon completion of record breakdown, the Navy-CASH selectee, along with their service record, is transported to the cognizant Personnel Support Detachment in order to complete all in-processing requirements, establish pay account, and obtain an Active Duty Identification Card.

(6) Once enlisted, each Navy-CASH student is contacted at least twice monthly. One of these contacts must be in person, face to face.

(7) Ensure members attend a monthly meeting for General Military Training (GMT) and academic review. Typically, this meeting should take place at the student’s school to minimize travel and time away from school duties. This also provides an opportunity for recruiters to contact potential Navy-CASH candidates.

(8) Act as a Pass Liaison Representative (PSD POC) to Navy-CASH members.

(9) Review student grades and records at the end of each term and forward quarterly/semester reports to Commander, Navy Recruiting. Failure to provide transcripts to Commander, Navy Recruiting in a timely fashion may result in early transfer of the member to RTC (Boot Camp). Advancement, if applicable, should be recommended by the AP Coordinator and final determination will be made by Commander, Navy Recruiting based on transcript review. Close monitoring and counseling is required to ensure required progress is made and to guarantee adherence to the approved plan. Any deviation from the approved course of study plan must be approved by Commander, Navy Recruiting.

(10) Ensure members maintain program eligibility for their rating. In the event a member becomes ineligible for accession while attending school, the Advanced Programs Coordinator must inform Commander, Navy Recruiting and submit required waivers as soon as practicable. Waiver criteria and submission procedures are the same as for personnel enrolled in the DEP.

(11) Ensure Navy-CASH members are briefed on the Montgomery GI Bill (MGIB) and either elect or decline participation in the MGIB program.

(12) Within 30 days of enlistment, ensure members receive the following training:

(a) Navy Rights and Responsibilities.

(b) Sexual Harassment and Fraternization.

(c) Physical Readiness Program.

(d) Code of Conduct and UCMJ.

(e) Random Urinalysis Program, Zero Tolerance of Drug and Alcohol Abuse.

(13) Oversee administration of the semi-annual Physical Fitness Assessment and random drug testing for Navy-CASH. It is expected that random urinalysis testing will be conducted (under the direct supervision of the NRD Urinalysis Coordinator) during monthly visits to students.

(14) Within 30 days of member graduation or completion of Course of Study Plan, Advanced Programs Coordinators will assist in the issuance of orders to RTC (Maximum school attendance cannot exceed 12 months). If, for any reason, a student is unable to ship to RTC upon completion of Navy-CASH, Advanced Programs Coordinators must contact Commander, Navy Recruiting for guidance.

(15) Inform Commander, Navy Recruiting if Navy-CASH member is applying for selection to a Navy Officer Program.

(16) Once transfer orders to RTC have been obtained, the AP Coordinator is to liaison with the cognizant PSD to arrange travel for the Navy-CASH member to RTC. Ensure the member has service and medical records in hand when transferring to RTC.