Reserve Sailors Conclude Testing of Navy’s eNavFit Pilot Program

16 September 2021

From Mass Communication Specialist First Class (SW/AW/IW) Lawrence Davis, Navy Region Southeast Reserve Component Command Fort Worth Public Affairs

Selected Reserve (SELRES) Sailors assigned to various Navy Reserve units across the United States recently concluded testing efforts of a pilot program for eNavFit, the Navy’s new performance evaluation interface, scheduled to replace NAVFIT98A.
Selected Reserve (SELRES) Sailors assigned to various Navy Reserve units across the United States recently concluded testing efforts of a pilot program for eNavFit, the Navy’s new performance evaluation interface, scheduled to replace NAVFIT98A.
 
Reserve Component (RC) testing of the program, which began earlier this summer, aimed to examine the functionality and compatibility of the new web-based interface on various CAC-enabled computers both in and outside of traditional work environments.
 
“Their feedback is critical,” said Performance Evaluation Training Task Force Officer in Charge Cmdr. Kristie Colpo. “Having our Reserve Shipmates test and evaluate eNavFit has significantly contributed to our development efforts because they often work from home.”
 
Navy Reserve units involved in the test pilot program included Navy Reserve Navy Recruiting District Detachment Houston (NR NRD Det. Houston), Navy Reserve Special Operations Command North (NR SOCNORTH), and U.S. Fleet Forces Maritime Air Operations Detachment-Fort Dix (US FFMAO Fort Dix).  
 
Based on the feedback from the Reserve pilot testing, eNavFit is expected to available for full Reserve Force following the official NAVADMIN announcement in the coming weeks.
 
“eNavFit 2.0 is a solid improvement over our existing system. If I can jump in and start using it, today’s Sailors will learn to use this system pretty quickly,” said Rear Adm. Alvin Holsey, commander, NPC. “This is the type of system that changes our Sailors’ lives and improves outcomes by streamlining the evaluation process.”
 
“The easy access of it is what stood out to me the most. It’s very user-friendly,” said Chief Yeoman Veronica Chavez, a Reserve Sailor attached to NR SOCNORTH who served as the testing pilot program liaison between her unit and Navy Personnel Command. “The new program addresses technical issues we were experiencing before, like accessing databases, importing and exporting. Everybody here liked it and is excited for its official release.”
 
In addition to eNavFit’s expansion of NAVFIT98A’s capabilities, the new web-based interface enables users to digitally sign, validate, and electronically submit performance evaluations and fitness reports to the Performance Evaluation Division (PERS-32) for entry into Sailors’ Official Military Personnel File (OMPF) records.
 
“It has great potential,” said Navy Reserve Navy Talent Acquistion Group (NR NTAG) Officer in Charge Cmdr. JoAnn Friesz, attached to NR NRD Det. Houston. “There were still a few minor glitches we discovered and communicated back to be resolved, but overall I like the fact that we’ll be able to work on FITREPs and EVALs without having to extract databases. Having the new eNAVFIT program on BOL [Bupers Online] makes life much easier.”
 
The eNavFit rollout is part of a series of Performance Evaluation Transformation and Talent Management (PET-TM) programs and initiatives designed to better train, develop, and retain top talent.
 
PET-TM is a suite of talent management enhancements that are designed for more frequent and meaningful Sailor development conversations, systematic mid-term counseling for recurring workplace performance feedback, and more efficient and effective Sailor performance evaluation tools and processes.
 
A revision to the BUPERSINST 1610.10 instruction that includes a greater refocus on mid-term counseling is scheduled for release alongside eNavFit, and a new development initiative called MyNavy Coaching, designed to create the conditions for Sailors to develop and grow, will follow in 2022.
 
The Active Duty pilot for eNavFit is scheduled to run through Fall 2021, and open for full active duty use in January, 2022.

(Editor's note: This story was updated September 22, 2021 at 12:40 p.m. in an effort to reflect the most current information.)
Acting Chief of Navy Reserve, Acting, Commander, Navy Reserve Force

Rear Admiral Richard S. Lofgren

Acting Chief of Navy Reserve, Acting, Commander, Navy Reserve Force

Rear Adm. Richard S. Lofgren serves as the Acting Chief of Navy Reserve and Acting Commander, Navy Reserve Force. In this role, he provides strategic leadership and oversight for Navy Reserve personnel and operations worldwide, supporting the readiness and integration of Reserve forces across the fleet. A Surface Warfare Officer, Rear Adm. Lofgren brings extensive operational and command experience across maritime expeditionary, coastal riverine, and surface warfare missions, including service in senior leadership roles supporting U.S. naval operations in multiple geographic combatant commands. His career reflects a sustained commitment to operational excellence, leadership development, and the effective employment of Navy Reserve forces in support of national security objectives.

 

 
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Rear Admiral Luke A. Frost

Commander, Navy Reserve Forces Command, Deputy Commander, Navy Reserve Force

Rear Adm. Luke Frost is a Surface Warfare Officer with extensive operational, command, and strategic leadership experience across the fleet. He has served in senior command roles at sea and ashore, including command of major surface combatants and amphibious forces operating throughout the Central Command and Indo-Pacific areas of responsibility. As a Flag Officer, Rear Adm. Frost served as Director, Reserve Warfare (OPNAV N0959) on the staff of the Chief of Naval Operations, where he provided oversight and strategic guidance for Reserve force integration and readiness. His career reflects a deep commitment to warfighting excellence, joint operations, and the effective employment of naval forces in support of U.S. national security objectives.

 

 
Commander, Naval Air Force Reserve/Deputy Commander, Naval Air Force U.S. Pacific Fleet/Vice Commander, Naval Air Forces

Rear Admiral John Saccomando

Commander, Naval Air Force Reserve/Deputy Commander, Naval Air Force U.S. Pacific Fleet/Vice Commander, Naval Air Forces

Rear Admiral John Saccomando is a Naval Aviator with extensive operational, command, and strategic leadership experience across both active and reserve components. He has served in multiple senior command and flag assignments supporting naval aviation, expeditionary operations, and installation readiness, including leadership roles within U.S. Fleet Forces and Naval Air Forces Atlantic. A combat-experienced aviator, Rear Adm. Saccomando brings deep expertise in joint operations, force integration, and operational readiness, reflecting a sustained commitment to advancing naval capabilities and supporting U.S. national security objectives worldwide.

 

 
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Rear Admiral Gregory K. Emery

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Force Master Chief Nicole C. Rios

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Command Master Chief, Commander, Navy Reserve Forces Command

Master Chief Robert W. Lyons II

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Master Chief Van "Chris" Louvier

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