Orders Application Process

All Reservists coming to NAVCENT on orders must adhere to the following process. Download the orders application form (Word .doc).

At least 60 days before your projected arrival in Bahrain

1. Contact your unit Training Officer to review the proposed AT and/or ADT to begin preparations of the Country Clearance message.

At least 45 days before your projected arrival in Bahrain

1. Check with your unit Training Officer to confirm the required Country Clearance request was submitted in APACS.
2. Complete the AT/ADT/orders application form. Follow all directions. Incomplete, inaccurate forms will be returned
   • The work week in Bahrain begins on Sunday; adjust your arrival accordingly.
   • Reserve Indoctrination is held every Sunday at 0730. Your attendance is required. (Stateside Monday federal holidays are observed in Bahrain on Sundays. If you are arriving on the weekend of a federal holiday, travel Saturday/Sunday and report Monday for indoc.)

After your request for Country Clearance has been approved

1. The OSO will issue a BCN for AT or a TCN for ADT to your unit within 72 hours.
2. After the BCN or TCN has been issued: Enter your AT and/or ADT request into the Navy Reserve Order Writing System (NROWS). Ensure the correct UIC is entered.
3. As each BCN and TCN is unique, no changes may be made to start dates and end dates. Names may not be substituted. If you do have any changes to your dates, notify the OSO staff immediately. This include cancellations!