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