Active Component General/Flag Officer Self-Nomination Checklist for 

E-JDA Points

This checklist is designed to assist general/flag officers to determine if their 

non-JDAL (i.e., positions other than S-JDA positions) joint experiences (see 

definition in the “FINAL JQS Fast Track Guidelines” document) have direct 

relevance to the definition of joint matters and to provide them a list of the 

documentation needed to support their self-nomination request. Additional 

information and/or requirements may be provided by their Service. A separate 

checklist/documentation must be provided for each individual joint 

experience period.

Name: _________________________________________

SSN: _____________________ _____________________

Service: ________________________________________

Current Grade: _________________________________

Skill Code: _____________________________________

Current contact information: 

Primary e-mail address: ___________________________________

Primary work phone number: _____________________________

Secondary work phone number: ___________________________

1. Was this joint experience gained by an assignment as a student? 

___ Yes, the experience is not eligible for consideration 

___ No, the experience can be considered 

2. What was your grade at the time of joint experience? ____________

3. What was your component at time of joint experience? (AC or RC): 

_____________

4. What are the inclusive start and stop dates of this particular joint 

experience? Joint experience must have occurred within one year of selfnomination. If not, the experience is not eligible for consideration.

(MMDDYYYY) Start Date: _____________________________________

(MMDDYYYY) End Date: ______________________________________

Total Number of Days: ________________________________________

 

5. Do you believe the duties of this joint experience fit the definition of joint 

matters listed in the “FINAL JQS Fast Track Guidelines” document? 

___ Yes, the experience can be considered 

___ No, the experience is not eligible for consideration 

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6. Did your duties with this joint experience involve matters relating to any of 

the following: (Check all that apply) 

___ National military strategy. 

___ Strategic planning and contingency planning. 

___ Command and control of operations under unified command. 

 ___ National security planning with other departments and agencies of 

 the United States. 

___ Combined operations with military forces of allied nations. 

___ None of the above. 

7. In your nomination package cover letter, explain your duties supporting this 

joint experience request. Please limit explanation to 1,000 characters. 

Where possible, use direct quotes from evaluations, awards, etc. 

8. Did you receive a performance evaluation (i.e., FITREP, OER, Letter of 

Evaluation, etc.) for this joint experience? 

___ Yes, provide a copy with your nomination package. 

___ No, do not submit the experience without a performance 

 evaluation. 

9. Did you receive an award for this experience? 

___ Yes, provide a copy with your nomination package.

10.Did you receive any special pay such as Hostile Fire/Imminent Danger for 

this joint experience? 

___ Yes, provide copy of LES(s) showing all special pay received 

 during the experience. 

11.To further substantiate the experience, provide a copy of any additional 

documentation: 

___ Orders (e.g., PCS, TAD/TDY) 

___ Travel Orders 

___ Travel voucher/claims 

___ Position description, if available 

___ Officer Career Brief 

___ Any other documents that substantiate your joint experience 

12.Submit this check-list and all relevant documentation, with a cover letter, to 

parent Service. 

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