Possible RIF????

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Has anyone heard of a RIF in the new fiscal year? The Admiral over the Southeast Region was going to do a RIF by 30 SEPT 04, but it was stopped, and now we heard one might start in the new fiscal year. Our dept was looking at losing 8-10 firefighters, and other bases were looking at a harder hit. I've also heard this is to help pay for the cost of the war, and that the southeast region is a "test" to see if "they" could downsize DOD wide. I'm just trying to see what other bases are hearing. Any news would help.

[SLEEPY22]

Its Going To Take More Than A Admiral To Run A Ref Over The Hole Region

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Here are the number I've seen..
11 Firefighters @ Key West
7 Firefighters @ Meridian
11 Firefighters @ Mid South
2 Firefighters @ GitMO
5 Firefighters @ Charleston
Total is 36 firefighter jobs in the Navy Southeast Region

The numbers above are from a RIF Summary Sheet from Commander, Navy Southeast Region.
I have a copy of a letter from Commander, Navy Southeast Region. In the letter is language like " Since this may be the only VSIP/VERA authorized by CNI prior to any FY-05 RIF, your consideration is strongly encouraged", " In total, our downsizing requirement are approximately 300 positions" and " We fully recognize that your VSIP opportunity window must close 30 days prior to issuance of RIF notices and that you must factor out of any planned RIF those employees that accept VSIP. We know that this will impact your RIF timeline. This is unfortunate but unavoidable."
Doesn't sound good.......