GLOSSARY and ACRONYMS

AC – Active Component. Refers to all regular service active duty members or the active side of the active/reserve total force structure.

BA – Billets Authorized. In a perfect world, the maximum number of Sailors of a particular rating and pay-grade that a command is authorized to have. Usually seen as BA/COB. (Example. 23/19)

Baseline Requirement – All ADSW requirements that are not adjudicated as OCO related are designated as baseline requirements. ADSW funding is designated for either OCO or Baseline requirements. OCO designated funds cannot be used for baseline requirements.

BNR – By Name Request. The PERS-4G2 form by which a requesting command provides all the necessary information required for PERS-4G2 to create orders for a specific reserve member. This form is only sent to PERS-4G2 if a RIS is also sent in or has previously been sent in.

COB – Currently on Board. The actual number of Sailors of a particular rating and pay-grade that a command has permanently assigned at any point in time.

COCOM – Refers to the commanding authority of any of the ten U.S. Unified Combatant Commands (UCC) (Central Command, European Command, Joint Forces Command, Northern Command, Pacific Command, Southern Command, Special Operations Command, Strategic Command, Transportation Command, and Africa Command).

OCO – Overseas Contingency Operations. A category of funds used to support operations and functions that directly or indirectly support the conduct of Overseas Contingency Operations.

MIPR – Military Interdepartmental Purchase Request. Funding document utilized to pay for reimbursable (RMB) pay and allowances costs.

MPN – Military Personnel, Navy. A category of appropriations used by the ADSW program to pay basic and other authorized pays to support requirements that directly support active component programs.

NMCMPS – Navy Marine Corps Mobilization Processing System. The Information System used to generate ADSW and other types of orders. Once generated, orders may be viewed and printed. NMCMPS is accessible through BUPERS Online.

NMPS – Navy Mobilization Processing Site. An intermediate travel stop and active duty command Sailors report to during the activation process. Sailors who report to an Ultimate Duty Station outside of the United States will also deactivate through on NMPS.

PCS – Permanent Change of Station. Any orders of 181 days or more at one location are defined as PCS orders. Per Diem is NOT entitled to Sailors on PCS orders.

PSD – Personnel Support Detachment. The command that is responsible for administering the pay and entitlements of members on orders.

RC – Reserve Component. Refers to all reserve members or the reserve side of the active/reserve total force structure.

Reclama – A request to PERS-4G2 to reconsider its decision to disapprove a previously submitted request for ADSW support. Reclamas require additional justification to address the reason(s) given for disapproval.

RER – Requirement Extension Request. The PERS-4G2 application by which a command requests an extension of a previously approved requirement.

Requirement Name – The name given to the position or job function identified on the RIS to which a member will be assigned if the ADSW request is funded.

RIS – Requirement Information Sheet. The PERS-4G2 application by which a command justifies and requests ADSW support.

RMB – Reimbursable. Funds provided by a limited number of designated commands/organizations that are authorized to cover the pay and allowance costs of their own ADSW requirements.

RPN – Reserve Personnel, Navy. A category of appropriations used by the ADSW program to pay basic and other authorized pays to support requirements that directly support reserve component programs. RPN funds may not be used to fund MPN requirements.

RTN – Requirement Tracking Number. The MPN, RPN, or RMB number as appropriate, that is assigned by PERS-4G2 to each ADSW application (RIS) submitted. The RTN, if known, and the requesting command’s UIC should be included in all correspondence with PERS-4G2 concerning a particular ADSW requirement.

TDY – Temporary Duty. Any orders of 180 days or less in duration are defined as TDY orders. TDY orders may entitle members to receive per diem. TDY entitlements including travel costs are paid by the requesting command.

UIC – Unit Identification Code. A five digit alpha-numeric code that identifies a specific active or command. The requesting command’s UIC, and the RTN, if known, should be included in all correspondence with PERS-4G2 concerning a particular ADSW requirement.

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