2. 3. 4. microform record if they were issued after 1976. They should be mentioned in your evaluation. Only E-5 and above evaluations are filmed in your official record. Make sure they are all there. All personal decorations, unit commenda- tions, and letters for Sailor of the Month/ Quarter/Year should be in your record. Remember that poor quality documents cannot be filmed. Copies should be legible and of standard size (not reduced) to ensure the best copy. How To Update Your Record If you find errors or missing documents that qualify for inclusion in your record, you need to assemble a corrected package to send to BUPERS. If you are selection board eligible, you should submit a duplicate package to the board. Make sure each document is legible and your name and SSN appear on each. Outline any other errors found in your record on a letter of transmittal and mail to the following address: Bureau of Naval Personnel Attn: PERS 313D, Room 3038 Navy Department Washington, DC 20370 The Selection Board Package The selection board package should contain copies of any documents sent to update your microfiche record. It should also contain any others you feel are pertinent to the board’s consideration, including page 4s, 9s, and so on, from your current enlistment and letters of commendation and appreciation. (NOTE: If you desire confirmation of receipt of your package by the selection board, make sure you enclose a second copy of your forwarding letter and a self- addressed stamped envelope.) Send this package to  the following address: President, FY - E-7 or E-8/E-9 (as applicable) Selection Board (Active) Bureau of Naval Personnel (Attn: PERS 262, Room 4631) Navy Department Washington, DC 20370 The Bureau of Naval Personnel recommends you mail your microfiche update and selection board packages separately and by certified mail. Documents submitted to the board will be reviewed with your record and then discarded upon adjournment of the board. These documents are not forwarded to micromation for filming in your record. PREPARING FOR THE EXAMINATION AND SELECTION BOARD Now is the time to start studying for the exam for CPO, even if you don’t plan to take it for a year or so. Keep notes on the changes that occur in your rating until You are eligible for the exam; then get a bibliography and STUDY. Remember, your exam score does count. The E-7 paygrade is considered to be the senior “technical” rate in the Navy. No plans are afoot to eliminate the professional test that qualifies you as a selection board eligible candidate. FLEET RESERVE AND RETIREMENT One of the major attractions of the military career has always been the military retirement package. Most members become eligible for retire- ment after 20 years of service, regardless of age, rate, or rank. Military rights and benefits provide not only an element of security, but also an opportunity to embark on a second career while still enjoying many benefits of the first. In this section, we will discuss the Fleet Reserve and retirement. We will present the benefits you will receive upon retirement and tell you where to go for help or information. Before making a decision to retire, you should talk with your career counselor about your retire- ment rights and benefits and how to apply for retirement or transfer to Fleet Reserve. You should also make every effort to attend a retire- ment seminar given at your command. You will be given useful information that may help you in making your decision. Certain changes to the military retirement system have been proposed. To ensure your retire- ment rights and benefits information is up to date, contact your command career counselor. CATEGORIES OF RETIREMENT There are different categories of retirement. This section will briefly describe the Fleet Reserve, the Regular Navy Retired List, the Naval Reserve 5-18