Sonar Technician - Submarine (STS)
June 2024
United States Navy Ethos
We are the United States Navy, our Nation's sea power - ready guardians of peace, victorious
in war.
We are professional Sailors and Civilians - a diverse and agile force exemplifying the highest
standards of service to our Nation, at home and abroad, at sea and ashore.
Integrity is the foundation of our conduct; respect for others is fundamental to our character;
decisive leadership is crucial to our success.
We are a team, disciplined and well-prepared, committed to mission accomplishment. We do
not waver in our dedication and accountability to our Shipmates and families.
We are patriots, forged by the Navy's core values of Honor, Courage and Commitment. In
times of war and peace, our actions reflect our proud heritage and tradition.
We defend our Nation and prevail in the face of adversity with strength, determination, and
dignity.
We are the United States Navy.
The Sailor's Creed
I am a United States Sailor.
I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States of
America and I will
obey the orders of those appointed over me.
I represent the fighting spirit of the Navy and those who have gone
before me to defend
freedom and democracy around the world.
I proudly serve my country's Navy combat team with Honor,
Courage, and Commitment.
I am committed to excellence and the fair treatment of all.
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CAREER ROADMAP
Seaman Recruit to Master Chief Roadmap
The educational roadmap below will assist Sailors in the Sonar Technician - Submarine community through the process of
pursuing professional development and advanced education using various military and civilian resources e.g. PQS program;
JST Joint Service Transcript; E-Learning; Navy College Network; etc. Successful leadership is the key to military readiness and
will always require a high degree of technical skill, professional knowledge, and intellectual development.
What is a Career Roadmap for Sonar Technician - Submarine?
Sonar Technician - Submarine roadmaps are just what the name implies - a roadmap through the Enlisted Learning and
Development Continuum from Seaman Recruit through Master Chief. The principal focus is to standardize a program Navy wide
by featuring the existing skills necessary to be successful in the Navy. The ultimate goal of a roadmap is to produce a functional
and competent Sailor.
What is the Enlisted Learning and Development Continuum?
Enlisted Learning and Development Continuum is the formal title given to the curriculum and process building on the foundation
of Sailorization beginning in our Delayed Entry Program through Recruit Training Command and throughout your entire career.
The continuum combines skill training, professional education, well-rounded assignments, and voluntary education. As you
progress through your career, early-on skill training diminishes while professional military education gradually increases.
Experience is the ever-present constant determining the rate at which a Sailor trades skill training for professional development.
Do Sailors have to follow the Roadmap?
Yes. The Sonar Technician - Submarine roadmap includes the four areas encompassed by the Continuum in Professional
Military Education to include; Navy Professional Military Education (NPME), Joint Professional Military Education (JPME),
Leadership and Advanced Education.
Some training and education is mandatory (Recruit Training, Basic Enlisted Submarine School (BESS) and Submarine
Electronic Computer Field (SECF) Schools at NAVAL SUBMARINE SCHOOL, Groton, CT, E-Learning, etc.). Some may be
directed by your chain of command (Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint courses), and the remainder is voluntary (MNP, E-
Learning, college courses, etc.). Sailors are advised to seek out mentors, including your Command Master Chief, Senior
Enlisted Advisor, Leading Chief Petty Officer, Leading Petty Officer and Command Career Counselor, and to make use of your
Navy College Virtual Education Center (VEC) or OCONUS Education Office's vast resources. All are uniquely qualified to help
you along the way.
Notes:
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STS CAREER PATH
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Revised: September 2023
Sonar Technicians receive extensive training in the operation and maintenance of advanced electronic equipment and computers used
in sound, navigation, and ranging systems. Responsible for the operation, routine care, and repair of complex electronic and electro-
mechanical equipment and computers for the performance of underwater surveillance and aiding in safe navigation and search-and-
rescue operations.
YEARS
OF
SERVICE
CAREER
MILESTONES
AVERAGE
TIME TO
ADVANCE
COMMISSIONING
OR OTHER SPECIAL
PROGRAMS
SEA/SHORE
FLOW
TYPICAL CAREER PATH
DEVELOPMENT
26-30
STSCM
20.4 Yrs
FORCM, COB/CMC
Program, CSEL, ACINT
Specialist
36
4
th
Shore Tour
Billet: CSEL/CUS/NOPF
Duty: Washington DC/TYCOM/
GRP/SQD/School House/SRS/ IUSS
Master Analyst /NPC/ BUPERS
23-26
STSCM
STSCS
20.4 Yrs
16.5
COB/CMC Program,
CSEL, ACINT Specialist
36
4
th
Sea Tour
Billet: COB/Dept LCPO
Duty: Submarine
Qualification: DOOW/Pilot/COW/
DCPO/Sonar Supervisor
20-23
STSCM
STSCS
STSC
20.4 Yrs
16.5
13.6
CWO, CSEL, COB/CMC
Program, ACINT
Specialist, ECM
36
3
rd
Shore Tour
Billet: Instructor/Staff/IMA /
CUS/NOPF and NDC
Duty: IMA/TYCOM/GRP/SQD/
School House/BUPERS/NPC
Qualification: MTS/IUSS Master
Analyst
16-20
STSCS
STSC
STS1
16.5 Yrs
13.6
8.3
LDO, CWO, OCS, MECP,
ACINT Specialist, COB
36
3
rd
Sea Tour
Billet: COB/Dept LCPO/Div LCPO
Duty: Submarine/Submarine Tender
Qualification: DOOW/Pilot/COW/
DCPO/Sonar Supervisor
12-16
STSCS
STSC
STS1
16.5 Yrs
13.6
8.3
36
2
nd
Shore Tour
Billet: Instructor/RDC/SQD/
TRE/NOPF/CUS and NDC
Duty: School House/RTC/
TYCOM/GRP/SQD/IMA
Qualification: MTS/IUSS Watch
Supervisor /Tactical Coordinator
8-12
STSC
STS1
STS2
13.8 Yrs
8.3
4.2
48
2
nd
Sea Tour
Billet: LPO/Operator
Duty: Submarine/Submarine Tender
Qualification: DOOW/Pilot/COW/
DCPO/Sonar Sup/ QASO
4-8
STS1
STS2
STS3
8.3 Yrs
4.2
1.7
STA-21, OCS, MECP
36
1
st
Shore Tour
Billet: IMF/NOPF/Instructor/ RDC
Duty: RTC/School House/IMA/CUS
Qualification: MTS/IUSS Watch
Supervisor /Tactical Coordinator
1-4
STS2
STS3
4.3 Yrs
1.7
Naval Academy, NROTC
48
1
st
Sea Tour
Billet: Operator/Technician.
Duty: Submarine
Qualification: Submarine Warfare/
BDW/POOD/PBB/CLASS/PNB/AUX
1+/-
STSN
STSA
Accession
Training
9 Months
Recruit Training and all schools or
training events required to be
completed prior to reporting to their
first operational command
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Notes:
1. “A” school is required.
2. Personnel in a Designator-8 status are disqualified from Submarine service, are not eligible for advancement,
and are not reassigned to Submarines without prior approval of NAVPERSCOM.
3. Acronyms:
ACINT: Acoustic Intelligence
COB: Chief of the Boat
COW: Chief of the Watch
CRE: Combat Readiness Evaluation
CSEL: Command Senior Enlisted Leader
DCPO: Duty Chief Petty Officer
DOOW: Diving Officer of the Watch
ECM: Enlisted Community Manager
IUSS: Integrated Undersea Surveillance System
CUS: Commander Undersea Surveillance
NOPF: Navy Ocean Processing Facility
NDC: Navy Data Center
AUX: Auxiliary Operator
CLASS: Classification Operator
PNB Passive Narrowband Operator
PBB Passive Broadband Operator
BDW: Below Decks Watch
POOD: Petty Officer of the Deck
4. Rating NECs:
T40A: AN/BQQ-6 TRIDENT LEVEL III Master Operation and Maintenance Technician
T42A: Sonar (Submarines) Leading Chief Petty Officer
T43A: AN/BSY-1 and AN/BQQ-5E Combined Retained Equipment Maintenance Technician
T44A: Sonar Technician AN/BQQ-10(V) Operator/Maintainer
T45A: Sonar, Combat Control, and Architecture (S/CC/A) Equipment Technician
T46A: AN/BQQ-10(V) TI-10/12/14/16 Operator/Maintainer
T52A: Large Vertical Array (LVA) Operator/Technician
708B: Acoustic Intelligence Specialist
709B: Journeyman Level Acoustic Analyst
5. Integrated Under Sea Surveillance System (IUSS), Naval Ocean Processing Facility (NOPF), and Commander,
Under Sea Surveillance (CUS), are considered career-enhancing duties.
6. Acoustic Intelligence (ACINT) Specialist Program Selection Board Information Sheet.
a. ACINT (STS-708B) E6-E9. (Closed-loop) Responsible for providing the Submarine Commanding
Officers and Strike Group ASW Commanders with operational-tactical ACINT support.
b. ACINT Specialists are in a CNO special program that requires knowledgeable and competent
individuals.
c. ACINT duty is voluntary and conducted under extremely arduous conditions.
d. Upon completion of a highly rigorous and intense 18-24 month qualification program, an individual is
qualified for independent duty as an ACINT Specialist.
e. ACINT Specialists are experts in ASW operations.
f. ACINT Specialists are managed as a community, but advance within their source rating.
g. ACINT Specialists comprise a small Community, consequently, members may be detailed
involuntarily because of the needs of the program. The result: Career paths may not fit standard
Sea/Shore rotation.
h. ACINT Specialists are required to make sound tactical recommendations to Commanding Officers
during operations vital to national security
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Non-ACINT Candidates for advancement from E6 to E7
FULLY QUALIFIED if they have served as an LPO for greater than 12 months and have the following
qualifications: Sonar Supervisor and Team Leader.
BEST QUALIFIED if they meet the FULLY QUALIFIED standard AND are qualified COW
(688/SSBN/SSGN) or Duty Chief Petty Officer (VACL) AND have a history of sustained superior
performance defined as a majority of their Individual Trait Averages ABOVE RSCA.
For candidates who have only served on one submarine, i.e. follow on sea tours were at Special Projects or at a
Submarine Tender, the board MUST carefully weigh their achievements and demonstrated leadership when
determining if they are BEST QUALIFIED since it is understood they might not have had the opportunity to
meet the qualification standard.
The following qualification equivalents are to be used for Sailors serving at the identified Special Project:
Detachment UR&D:
Fully QUALIFIED if they have served as an LPO AND are qualified either STBD Tethered Management
System (TMS), OR ROV Pilot, OR Port Payload (PPHL), or Mission Navigation Watch, OR EES1 Technician.
BEST QUALIFIED if they meet the FULLY QUALIFIED standard AND are qualified either Mission Duty
Chief (MMP DCPO) or COW/DCPO as stated above.
Detachment TRITON:
FULLY QUALIFIED if they have served as an LPO AND are qualified Mission Watch Supervisor (MWS).
BEST QUALIFIED if they meet the FULLY QUALIFIED standard and are qualified Mission Control Officer
(MCO) or COW/DCPO as stated above.
Detachment POSEIDON:
FULLY QUALIFIED if they have served as an LPO AND are qualified Mission Watch Supervisor (formerly
Projects Watch Supervisor (PWS).
BEST QUALIFIED if they meet the FULLY QUALIFIED standard AND are qualified either MCO or
COW/DCPO as stated above.
For candidates who have converted into the submarine force, the board MUST consider the Sailor’s
achievements and demonstrated leadership in their previous community when determining if they are BEST
QUALIFIED since it is understood they might not have had the opportunity to meet the qualification standard.
Candidates who are serving, or who have served as a 3MC for greater than 12 months, have met the standard for
having served as an LPO or LCPO.
Personnel assigned to RTC, OTC, and Naval Academy as a Recruit Division Commander, are carefully
screened and selected for this high-priority assignment.
UIC 45242, 60162, and 60163:
FULLY QUALIFIED if they have served as an LPO at UUVRON-1 and have qualified their UUV senior in-
rate watch of UUV Specialist and Command Duty Officer (CDO) (Ship's DCPO equivalent). BEST
QUALIFIED status should be given to those Sailors qualified Mission Control Officer (MCO) (COW
equivalent).
UIC 4000Y:
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FULLY QUALIFIED if they have served as an LPO at UUVRON-1 and have qualified their UUV senior in-
rate watch of UUV Pilot and Command Duty Officer (CDO) (Ship's DCPO equivalent). BEST QUALIFIED
status should be given to those Sailors qualified Command and Control Watch Officer (C2WO).
Non-ACINT Candidates for advancement from E7 to E8
FULLY QUALIFIED if they have served as an LCPO for 12 months and are qualified QA/SO, Sonar
Supervisor, COW (688\SSBN\SSGN), or Duty Chief Petty Officer (VACL).
BEST QUALIFIED if they meet the FULLY QUALIFIED standard AND are qualified DOOW
(688/SSBN/SSGN) or PILOT (VACL) AND have a history of sustained superior performance defined
as a majority of their Individual Trait Averages ABOVE RSCA.
For candidates who have only served on one submarine, i.e., follow on sea tours were at Special Projects or at a
Submarine Tender, the board MUST carefully weigh their achievements and demonstrated leadership when
determining if they are BEST QUALIFIED since it is understood they might not have had the opportunity to
meet the qualification standard.
The following qualification equivalents are to be used for Sailors serving at the identified Special Project:
Detachment UR&D:
Fully QUALIFIED if they have served as an LCPO.
BEST QUALIFIED if they meet the FULLY QUALIFIED standard AND are qualified Mission Duty Chief
(MMP DCPO), Mission Watch Supervisor, and Research Duty Officer or DOOW/PILOT as stated above.
Detachment TRITON:
FULLY QUALIFIED if they have served as a Cadre LCPO.
BEST QUALIFIED if they meet the FULLY QUALIFIED standard and are qualified Mission Control Officer
(MCO) or DOOW/PILOT as stated above.
Detachment POSEIDON:
FULLY QUALIFIED if they have served as Cadre LCPO.
BEST QUALIFIED if they meet the FULLY QUALIFIED standard AND are qualified either MCO or
DOOW/PILOT as stated above.
For candidates who have converted into the submarine force, the board MUST consider the Sailor’s
achievements and demonstrated leadership in their previous community when determining if they are BEST
QUALIFIED since it is understood they might not have had the opportunity to meet the qualification standard.
Candidates who are serving, or who have served as a 3MC for greater than 12 months, have met the standard for
having served as an LPO or LCPO.
Personnel assigned to RTC, OTC, and Naval Academy as a Recruit Division Commander, are carefully
screened and selected for this high-priority assignment.
UIC 45242, 60162, and 60163:
FULLY QUALIFIED if they have served as an LCPO.
BEST QUALIFIED status should be given if they are qualified the following: Mission Control Officer (MCO)
(COW equivalent) and Command Duty Officer (Ship's DCPO equivalent).
UIC 4000Y:
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FULLY QUALIFIED if they have served as an LCPO. BEST QUALIFIED status should be given if they are
qualified the following: Command and Control Watch Officer (C2WO), (COW equivalent), and Command
Duty Officer (Ship's DCPO equivalent).
Non-ACINT Candidates for advancement from E8 to E9
FULLY QUALIFIED if they have served as LCPO for 12 months and are qualified DOOW
(688\SSBN\SSGN) or PILOT (VACL).
BEST QUALIFIED if they meet the FULLY QUALIFIED standard AND are qualified Chief of the
Boat AND have a history of sustained superior performance defined as a majority of their Individual
Trait Averages ABOVE RSCA.
For candidates who have only served on one submarine, i.e., follow on sea tours were at Special Projects or at a
Submarine Tender, the board MUST carefully weigh their achievements and demonstrated leadership when
determining if they are BEST QUALIFIED since it is understood they might not have had the opportunity to
meet the qualification standard.
For candidates who have converted into the submarine force, the board MUST consider the Sailor’s
achievements and demonstrated leadership in their previous community when determining if they are BEST
QUALIFIED since it is understood they might not have had the opportunity to meet the qualification standard.
Candidates who are serving, or who have served as a 3MC for greater than 12 months, have met the standard for
having served as an LPO or LCPO.
UIC 4000Y, 45242, 60162, and 60163:
FULLY QUALIFIED and BEST QUALIFIED status should be given if they are qualified Chief of the Boat.
ACINT Candidates for advancement from E6 to E7
FULLY QUALIFIED if they are qualified ACINT and carry the 708B NEC.
BEST QUALIFIED if they meet the FULLY QUALIFIED standard AND have a history of
sustained superior performance defined as a majority of their REGULAR evaluation
Individual Trait Averages ABOVE RSCA.
ACINT Candidates for advancement from E7 to E8
FULLY QUALIFIED if they have served as an ACINT specialist (NEC 708B ).
BEST QUALIFIED if they meet the FULLY QUALIFIED standard AND have a history of
sustained superior performance defined as a majority of their REGULAR evaluation
Individual Trait Averages ABOVE RSCA AND breakouts against their ACINT peers.
ACINT Candidates for advancement from E8 to E9
FULLY QUALIFIED if they have served as an ACINT specialist (NEC 708B ) and still hold
NEC 708B.
BEST QUALIFIED if they meet the FULLY QUALIFIED standard AND have a history of
sustained superior performance defined as a majority of their REGULAR evaluation
Individual Trait Averages ABOVE RSCA AND breakouts against their ACINT peers.
ACINT Specialist serving or who have served in SEL positions at ONI Farragut, SSEP
LANT, SSEP PAC should be considered BEST QUALIFIED. Additional consideration as
BEST QUALIFIED should be given to ACINT Specialists serving or who have served as
Training DEPT Master Chief, Trainee DEPT LCPO.
STS CAREER PATH
(SS)
SELECTED RESERVE (SELRES)
1
Revised: October 2023
SONAR Technician Submarine (STS) receive extensive training in the operation and maintenance of advanced electronic
underwater sensor processing equipment and computers used in sound, navigation, and ranging systems utilizing sensor time series
data for processing/beamforming. Responsible for the operation, routine care, and repair of complex electronic and electro-
mechanical equipment, computers and underwater sensors, for the performance of at-sea surveillance, safety of ship navigation, and
search-and-rescue operations. All Reserve STS Sailors come from the Active Component so the initial training pipeline and career
path are the same through the first sea tour and possibly first shore tour as detailed in the STS (SS) Career Path (STS-04S9).
YEARS OF
SERVICE
CAREER
MILESTONES
AVERAGE
TIME TO
PROMOTE
COMMISSIONING
OR OTHER SPECIAL
PROGRAMS
SEA/SHORE
FLOW
TYPICAL CAREER PATH
DEVELOPMENT
26-30 STSCM 20.5 Yrs STA-21, OCS, MECP,
LDO, CWO, CMC,
CSEA, CSEL, SEA, SEL,
LCPO
36 Reserve:
Affiliation: SFRC
Billet: CSL, CSP, UWO, EM, UR,
UUV, START OPS
Qualification: Navy Commander
Submarine Staff Code WS, TUSWC
ASW Watch Assistant &
Supervisor, EM Technician, ND
First Class & SUP, UOC Pilot &
C2, MA Sentry, COG, MA Reaction
Force TL, MA Mission
Commander, Senior Enlisted
Academy, ELD
23-26 STSCM
STSCS
20.5 Yrs
16.5
STA-21, OCS, MECP,
LDO, CWO, CMC,
CSEA, CSEL, SEA, SEL,
LCPO
36 Reserve:
Affiliation: SFRC
Billet: CSL, CSP, UWO, EM, UR,
UUV, START OPS
Qualification: Navy Commander
Submarine Staff Code WS, TUSWC
ASW Watch Assistant &
Supervisor, EM Technician, ND
First Class & SUP, UOC Pilot &
C2, MA Sentry, COG, MA Reaction
Force TL, MA Mission
Commander, Senior Enlisted
Academy, ELD
20-23 STSCM
STSCS
STSC
20.5 Yrs
16.5
13.8
STA-21, OCS, MECP,
LDO, CWO, CSEA,
CSEL, SEA, SEL, LCPO
36 Reserve:
Affiliation: SFRC
Billet: CSL, CSP, UWO, EM, UR,
UUV, START OPS
Qualification: Navy Commander
Submarine Staff Code
WS, TUSWC
ASW Watch Assistant &
Supervisor, EM Technician, ND
First Class & SUP, UOC Pilot &
C2, MA Sentry, COG, MA Reaction
Force TL, MA Mission
Commander, Senior Enlisted
Academy, ELD
STS CAREER PATH
(SS)
SELECTED RESERVE (SELRES)
2
Revised: October 2023
YEARS OF
SERVICE
CAREER
MILESTONES
AVERAGE
TIME TO
PROMOTE
COMMISSIONING
OR OTHER SPECIAL
PROGRAMS
SEA/SHORE
FLOW
TYPICAL CAREER PATH
DEVELOPMENT
16-20 STSCS
STSC
STS1
STS2
16.5 Yrs
13.8
8.3
4.3
STA-21, OCS, MECP,
LDO, CWO, CSEA,
CSEL, SEA, SEL, LCPO,
LPO
36 Reserve:
Affiliation: SFRC
Billet: CSL, CSP, UWO, EM, UR,
UUV, START OPS
Qualification: Navy Commander
Submarine Staff Code WS, TUSWC
ASW Watch Assistant &
Supervisor, EM Technician, ND
First Class & SUP, UOC Pilot &
C2, MA Sentry, COG, MA Reaction
Force TL, MA Mission
Commander, Senior Enlisted
Academy, ELD
12-16 STSCS
STSC
STS1
STS2
16.5 Yrs
13.8
8.3
4.3
STA-21, OCS, MECP,
LDO, CWO, CSEL,
SEA, SEL, LCPO, LPO
36 Reserve:
Affiliation: SFRC
Billet: CSL, CSP, UWO, EM, UR,
UUV, START OPS
Qualification: Navy Commander
Submarine Staff Code WS, TUSWC
ASW Watch Assistant &
Supervisor, EM Technician, ND
First Class & SUP, UOC Pilot &
C2, MA Sentry, COG, MA Reaction
Force TL, MA Mission
Commander, SEL Academy, ELD
8-12 STSC
STS1
STS2
13.8 Yrs
8.3
4.3
STA-21, OCS, MECP,
LDO, CWO, SEL, LCPO,
LPO
36 Reserve:
Affiliation: SFRC
Billet: CSL, CSP, UWO, EM, UR,
UUV, START OPS
Qualification: Navy Commander
Submarine Staff Code WS, TUSWC
ASW Watch Assistant &
Supervisor, EM Technician, ND
First Class & SUP, UOC Pilot &
C2, MA Sentry, COG, MA Reaction
Force TL, MA Mission
Commander, ELD
STS CAREER PATH
(SS)
SELECTED RESERVE (SELRES)
3
Revised: October 2023
YEARS OF
SERVICE
CAREER
MILESTONES
AVERAGE
TIME TO
PROMOTE
COMMISSIONING
OR OTHER SPECIAL
PROGRAMS
SEA/SHORE
FLOW
TYPICAL CAREER PATH
DEVELOPMENT
4-8 STS1
STS2
STS3
8.3 Yrs
4.3
1.7
Naval Academy,
STA-21, OCS, LPO
36
Reserve:
Affiliation: SFRC
Billet: CSL, CSP, UWO, EM, UR,
UUV, START OPS
Qualification: Navy Commander
Submarine Staff Code WS, TUSWC
ASW Watch Assistant &
Supervisor, EM Technician, ND
First Class & SUP, UOC Pilot &
C2, MA Sentry, COG, MA Reaction
Force TL, MA Mission
Commander, ELD
Active Duty:
1
st
Shore Tour
Billet: IMF/NOPF/Instructor/RDC/
ONI/CSL/CSP
Duty: RTC/School House/IMA/
CUS/PMT/ACINT/SSEP
Qualification: MTS/IUSS Watch
Supervisor & Tactical
Coordinator/SSEP TM & TL/PMT
TL/ACINT RIDER, ELD
1-4 STS2
STS3
4.3 Yrs
1.7
Naval Academy,
NROTC
48 Active Duty:
1
st
Sea Tour
Billet: Operator/Technician
Duty: Submarine
Qualification: Submarine
Warfare/DCPO/QAWH/QAWS/
BDW/POOD/PBB/CLASS/PNB/
LVA/AUX/SUP/COW (Co-
Pilot)/DOOW (Pilot), ELD
1+/- STSSN
STSSA
STSSR
CO’s retention
recommendation
30 Months
18 Months
9 Months
Active Duty:
Recruit Training and all schools or
training events required to be
completed prior to reporting to
their first operational command.
Notes:
1. School Requirements:
a. BESS is required for this rating.
b.
c. "A" School is required for this rating.
2. Rating Requirements:
a. This is not a compressed rating.
3. Advancement Requirements:
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a. In addition to the above career path, a STS is advanced due to their proven leadership, performance, and
qualifications.
b. IAW MILPERSMAN 1220-040, PERS-403 may change some “SS” designators to “SQ” to indicate the
member is “qualified for submarines”, but not planned for future assignment to operational submarine duty. STS
sailors who have a submarine designation of “SG” or “SP” are not eligible for advancement.
4. Rating NECs:
T42A: Sonar (Submarines) Leading Chief Petty Officer
T46A: AN/BQQ-10(V) TI-10/12/14/16/18/20/22/24 Operator/Maintainer
T52A: LVA Operator/Technician
708B: *Acoustic Intelligence Specialist
709B: Journeyman Level Acoustic Analyst
711B: *IUSS Maintenance Technician
8SEA Senior Enlisted Academy
8CSC: Command Senior Chief
8CMC: Command Master Chief
*Some Rating NECs are not applicable to SELRES billets – NEC may be previously earned on Active
Component and carried over to Reserve Component affiliation.
Considerations for promotion from E6 to E7
Highly competitive candidates for selection as a Chief Petty Officer have met many or all of the following milestones:
Successfully complete a LPO tour for a minimum of 12 months and have leadership bullets indicating this
in their evaluations.
FCPOA with strong involvement and documented impact. Special consideration should be given to those
in leadership positions.
SAILOR 360 with strong involvement and documented impact. Special consideration should be given to
those in leadership positions.
Unit LPO or DLPO.
Command collateral duties with documented impact (e.g., CFL, CCC, etc.).
Candidate should have the following qualifications: TUSWC ASW Watch Supervisor.
Considerations for promotion from E7 to E8
NOTE: Chief Petty Officer Leader Development Course (CPO-LDC) will be a prerequisite for advancement to E-8
commencing with the Fiscal Year 2026 Selection Board.
Highly competitive/most fully qualified candidates for selection as a Senior Chief Petty Officer have met many or
all of the following milestones:
Successfully complete a LCPO tour for a minimum of 12 months.
Mission support (AT, ADT, ADSW, etc…) to a TYCOM, CTF, CTG, CSG, CSS, NSSC, NSSF, or
instructor duty.
CPOA with strong involvement and documented impact. Special consideration should be given to those in
leadership positions.
CPO Initiation with strong involvement and documented impact. Special consideration should be given to
those in leadership positions.
SAILOR 360 with strong involvement and documented impact. Special consideration should be given to
those in leadership positions.
STS CAREER PATH
(SS)
SELECTED RESERVE (SELRES)
5
Revised: October 2023
Unit LCPO or DLCPO of large command.
SEL or SEA.
While unable to be assigned to a NRC CMC billet, some candidates may have periods of filling in for the
NRC CMC documented in their evaluation which should be looked at favorably.
Competency ranking board member/lead.
CPO Selection board member/lead.
Considerations for promotion from E8 to E9
Highly competitive/most fully qualified candidates for selection as a Master Chief Petty Officer have met many or
all of the following milestones:
Successfully complete a SEL or SEA tour for a minimum of 12 months.
Mission support (AT, ADT, ADSW, etc…) to a TYCOM, CTF, CTG, CSG, CSS, NSSC, NSSF, or
instructor duty.
CPOA with strong involvement and documented impact. Special consideration should be given to those in
leadership positions.
CPO Initiation with strong involvement and documented impact. Special consideration should be given to
those in leadership positions.
SAILOR 360 with strong involvement and documented impact. Special consideration should be given to
those in leadership positions.
SEL or SEA.
CSEL or CSEA.
Competency ranking board member/lead.
Chief Petty Officer Selection board member/lead
Graduate of Senior Enlisted Academy or other Service Equivalent.
Candidates with NEC 8CSC should be looked at favorably.
Commissioning/Other Special Programs:
Commissioning Programs - Commissioning Programs (navy.mil)
CSEL Program - Pages - CMC_CSC_Program (navy.mil)
Sonar Technician - Submarine
Petty Officer First Class
(Journeyman/Master)
NAME:
SKILL TRAINING
(Schools, courses and assignments directly related to occupation)
REQUIRED SKILL TRAINING
Course Title Course Location CIN/CSE ID
Course
Length
Date Completed
Sonar Supervisor Course
Bangor, WA / Groton, CT /
Norfolk, VA / Kings Bay,
GA / Pearl Harbor, HI /
San Diego, CA / Agana,
Guam
A‑130‑0409 4 weeks
Advanced Sonar Theory 1
Groton, CT / Norfolk, VA /
Kings Bay, GA / Bangor,
WA / Pearl Harbor, HI /
SanDiego, CA / Agana,
Guam
A‑130‑0420 2 weeks
Advanced Sonar Theory 2
Groton, CT / Norfolk, VA /
Bangor, WA / Kings Bay,
GA / Pearl Harbor, HI /
San Deigo, CA / Agana,
Guam
A‑130‑0421 2 weeks
1 - Reserve opportunities may exist, contact Reserve Forces Code N7 for authorization.
RECOMMENDED SKILL TRAINING
Course Title Course Location CIN/CSE/ACE ID
Course
Length
Date Completed
OA-9070 O-Level Maintenance Course
Groton, CT / Bangor, WA /
Pearl Harbor, HI / Norfolk,
VA / Kings Bay, GA / San
Diego, CA
A‑130‑0087 5 days
OK-276 O-Level Maintenance Course
Groton, CT / Bangor, WA /
Pearl Harbor, HI / Norfolk,
VA / Kings Bay, GA / San
Diego, CA
A‑130‑0089 5 days
OK-542 O-Level maintenance Course
Groton, CT / Bangor, WA /
Pearl Harbor, HI / Norfolk,
VA / Kings Bay, GA / San
Diego, CA
A‑130‑0091 5 days
Master SONAR Technician (T42A)
Groton, CT / Bangor, WA/
Pearl Harbor, HI
A‑130‑0460 8 weeks
Fiber Optics Maintenance Technician
SCSTC DETs (various)
A‑670‑0063 12 days
AN/BQQ-10(V) TI-14 SUBMARINE SONAR MAINTENANCE
COURSE (T46A)
Groton, CT/Norfolk,
VA/Pearl Harbor HI
A‑130‑0414 26 days
AN/BQQ-10 TI-16 SUBMARINE SONAR MAINTENANCE
COURSE (T46A)
Groton, CT/Bangor,
WA,/Pearl Harbor,
HI/Kings Bay, GA
A‑130‑0416 26 days
AN/BQQ-10(V) TI-18 SUBMARINE SONAR MAINTENANCE
(T46A)
Groton, CT/Bangor,
WA/Pearl, HI
A‑130‑0418 23 days
1 - Reserve opportunities may exist, contact Reserve Forces Code N7 for authorization.
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NAVY ENLISTED CLASSIFICATION CODE (NEC) OPPORTUNITIES
Course Title Course Location CIN/CSE/ACE ID
Course
Length
Date Completed
T42A - Master SONAR Technician
Groton, CT / Bangor, WA/
Pearl Harbor, HI
A‑130‑0460 8 weeks
805A - Instructor
Various Locations
A‑012‑0077 19 days
708B - Acoustic Intelligence Specialist (ACINT)
Suitland, MD
T‑912‑0022 548 days
803R - Production Recruiter
Pensacola, FL
S‑501‑0020 33 days
8RDC - Recruit/Assistant Recruit Company Commander/Recruit
Instructor
Great Lakes, IL
A‑012‑0037 87 days
T46A - AN/BQQ-10(V) TI-14 SUBMARINE SONAR
MAINTENANCE COURSE
Groton, CT/Norfolk,
VA/Pearl Harbor HI
A‑130‑0414 26 days
T46A - AN/BQQ-10 TI-16 SUBMARINE SONAR MAINTENANCE
COURSE
Groton, CT/Bangor,
WA,/Pearl Harbor,
HI/Kings Bay, GA
A‑130‑0416 26 days
T46A - AN/BQQ-10(V) TI-18 SUBMARINE SONAR
MAINTENANCE
Groton, CT/Bangor,
WA/Pearl, HI
A‑130‑0418 23 days
1 - Reserve opportunities may exist, contact Reserve Forces Code N7 for authorization.
JOB DESCRIPTION
The first class Sonar Technician Submarines serve on board attack submarines and Trident submarines. Their leadership
responsibilities and maintenance skills will increase to that of a Journeyman. Opportunities exist to pursue advanced
maintenance training through the Maintainer pipelines available through split tour or at the end of your sea tour. All required
qualifications for first tour should be complete at this point. Additional duties as Work Center Supervisor and lead technician
should be pursued.
RECOMMENDED BILLET ASSIGNMENTS
SEA DUTY onboard nuclear fast attack submarines (SSN), ballistic missile submarines (SSBN) or guided missile
submarines (SSGN). Submarine homeports include Groton, CT; Norfolk, VA; Kings Bay, GA; Bangor, WA; San Diego, CA;
Pearl Harbor, HI; Agana, Guam.
SHORE DUTY includes: Instructor Duty, Maintenance Activity, Office of Naval Intelligence, IUSS, SSEP
OTHER: Joint Assignments, GWOT Support Assignments, Recruiter, RDC, DAPA, SARP, Career Counselor.
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PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
(Completed at reporting 60 day Career Development Board)
Command Address
QD Phone
Number:
Mobilization UIC:
Naval Reserve Activity:
Division Officer: Phone Number:
Leading Chief Petty Officer: Phone Number:
Leading Petty Officer: Phone Number:
Sponsor/Mentor: Phone Number:
Depart/Division Career
Counselor:
Phone Number:
Date of Initial Entry to Military Service (DIEMS): Date of Initial Entry Reserve Forces (DIERF):
Pay Entry Base Date (PEBD):
ADSD: Report Date: EAOS/EOS: PRD: SEA / SHORE: /
PAYGRADE E6 (3 Years time in service required to be eligible for advancement to E7)
Date Advanced: Eligible Advancement Date: Number of times up:
HYT Date: Security Clearance Level: Date Last updated:
Command INDOC complete:
CAREER DEVELOPMENT BOARDS:
Use OPNAVINST 1040.11(ser) & Career Counselor Handbook NAVPERS 15878
(E6) Reason for Convening/Discussion Items: (Upon completion update (CIMS) Career Information Management System)
Reporting (within 60 days for active duty or four drill weekends for SELRES) (Date Conducted):
24 Month: 48 Month: 60 Month:
Family Care Plan: Mil to Mil:
Sailor 360: Special Program: Member Request:
HYT 24 months (Date): HYT Waiver Date: Approve Disapprove
C-WAY-REEN 18 months to EAOS/EOS: Career Waypoint not approved:
Rating Conversion: Navy Formal Training Schools Request ("A"/"C"etc):
Transfer: Separation: Fleet Reserve Retirement Options:
Physical Fitness Test Failure: Career Status Bonus (election message received):
Overseas Tour Extension Incentives Program (OTEIP):
Advancement Center: Visit MNP Advancement & Promotion page located under the Career & Life Events Tab
(Items to collect/discuss: Bibliography for Advancement, Enlisted Advancement Exam Strategy Guide, Profile Sheets)
Advancement:
Enlisted to Officer Commissioning Program Application & Administration Manual OPNAVINST 1420.1(series):
Commissioning Programs Applications: (prior to submission, command endorsement):
Naval Academy: Naval Academy Preparatory School (NAPS):
Limited Duty Officer:
Officer Candidate School: Seaman to Admiral 21 (STA-21):
Medical Enlisted Commissioning Program (MECP): Medical Service Corps In-service Procurement:
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SELECTION BOARD CHECKLIST FOR E6 PROMOTION TO CPO
Step 1 - Review your Official Record to see what documentation, qualifications, etc. may be missing or requiring an
update. This should be accomplished every six months after promotion to Second Class. However, it is imperative that
this is accomplished six months prior to a selection board. Check the following three major sections to verify your Official
Record:
a. BUPERS Online: BUPERS Online (https://www.bol.navy.mil) is your main tool to ensure your record is up to date
and helps you to be proactive in making the most of your promotion opportunity. You should review your:
1. Official Military Personnel File (OMPF): All active duty and reserve personnel having a BOL account, a CAC
(with appropriate certificates) and a CAC-enabled computer can now view their OMPF online by selecting the
OMPF option on the BOL main menu page.
2. Check your Performance Summary Record (PSR) and Enlisted Summary Record (ESR) on
https://www.bol.navy.mil, click on the "ODC, OSR, PSR, ESR" link.
b. Electronic Service Record (ESR) Self-Service ESR: This can be viewed at (https://nsips.nmci.navy.mil) or on the
Navy Standard Integrated Personnel System (NSIPS) ESR server onboard ship.
c. Electronic Training Jacket (ETJ): Log in to My Navy Portal (MNP) and review your entire ETJ making sure that
each section is correct. If not, clicking on "Data Problems" at the bottom of each page which will guide you on how
to make corrections or updates.
d. US Navy Awards website: Log in to https://www.bol.navy.mil/, and click NPC command document services to
review any awards through Navy Department of Awards Web Service (NDAWS) you may qualify for but were
unaware of.
e. Physical Readiness Information Management System (PRIMS): To log in to PRIMS, first log in to My Navy Portal
(MNP) at https://www.mnp.navy.mil. PRIMS can be accessed under the "Performance" tab.
f. EOSH: The Federal Agency Employee Occupational Safety and Health (EOSH) Toolkit is available at
https://www.osha.gov/dep/fap/eosh_toolkit.html. It provides a one-stop-shop website that includes "just in time"
information about maintaining a safe and healthful workplace.
Step 2 - Submit appropriate missing documents to the selection board.
a. Selection board packages provide candidates the opportunity to submit any documents missing from the sections
of their records which are viewed by the selection boards. MILPERSMAN 1070-080 specifies which documents
from the enlisted permanent personnel record are provided to the selection board for review. Any documents the
member has verified as missing from those sections of their permanent personnel record may be submitted as a
selection board package.
b. For submissions directly to the board and for those circumstances where the eligible candidate cannot get their
official record updated and confirmed prior to the selection board convening date:
From the BOL main menu, select "Navy Personnel Command Document Services," Start Process, Selection
Board and LTB. On-screen instructions will direct the submitter thereafter. Submissions should be prepared
with attachments (if applicable), prior to initiating their LTB. There is no save and return function between BOL
sessions. Submitters will receive an e-mail confirmation regarding the status of their submitted LTB.
Submission and subsequent receipt acknowledgement for LTBs submitted via ESSBD or other means does
not constitute confirmation of eligibility for the boards to which LTBs are submitted. If required, a full visual
user guide is available at https://www.mnp.navy.mil/group/advancement-and-promotion.
c. Ensure official record reflects any individual augmentation mission (awards, evals, NEC, etc).
NOTE: It is highly recommended that if corrections or updates are made, review your OMPF to confirm
changes.
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Step 3 - After reviewing your service record - such as evaluations, awards, qualifications, etc. - start reviewing what you
can do to improve yourself, such as:
a. Request a Career Development Board (CDB) through your chain of command.
b. Take a good, hard look at the type of Collateral Duties you are assigned. Review your command collateral duties
instruction and talk with your COC and / or appear before the CDB. Take the tough command duties that provide
the most involvement in the command as a whole and that have direct Sailor support.
c. Review your current level of education to see how far along you are in earning a college degree and pursue non-
resident Navy courses to expand your level of knowledge. Complete the Navy e-Learning courses on MNP that
are recommended in this document. Check Navy COOL (https://www.cool.osd.mil/usn/) for any related credentials
for which you may be qualified.
d. Check out OTHER Learning Opportunities to add to your service record, such as the CANTRAC Volume I
(Training Facilities) and CANTRAC Volume II (Course Descriptions) at
https://main.prod.cetars.training.navy.mil/cetars/main.html.
Step 4 - Review qualifications that your rating values or requires for advancement and create a plan to earn these
important pieces in the professional growth and advancement puzzle. Read the applicable NAVADMIN for additional
dates and information, and review previous selection board precepts.
Step 5 - Prepare for the next CPO Advancement Exam cycle in January for Active Duty & February for Reserves as
soon as the Bibliography References are posted six months prior in July. Use the Navy Advancement Center info and
website listed above in the advancement section.
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QUALIFICATIONS
Sea/Shore General Qualifications Watch Standing Qualifications Report Date
Completion
Date
(N/A if not required)
Mandatory warfare qualification for enlisted Sailors assigned to designated warfare qualifying commands:
Warfare qualification programs Report Date
Completion
Date
(N/A if not required)
Submarine Warfare Specialist
Rate Specific/Department Qualifications (Add) Report Date
Completion
Date
(N/A if not required)
Shipwide
Below Decks Watch (BDW)
Chief of the Watch (COW)(except VA class)
Co-Pilot/Pilot (VA Class)
Duty Chief Petty Officer (DCPO)
Department
Torpedo Room Support
Ordnance Handling Team Leader
Quality Assurance / Safety Officer (QA/SO)
In-Rate
Broadband Operator
Narrowband Operator
Class Operator
Towed Array Handling System Operator (TAHSO)
Auxiliary Operator
SONAR Supervisor
Other
3M 303 Work Center Supervisor
3M 304 (Division Officer)
3M 305 Departmental 3M Assistant
3M 306 Department Head
3M 307 3M Coordinator
QA 305 Quality Assurance Inspector (QAI)
Master Training Specialist (MTS)
Notes on Qualifications:
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NAVY ENLISTED RETENTION AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT TOOLS
Navy Retention and Career Development Tools are web-based applications designed to support and enhance Sailor
career management, retention and professional/personal development. Specifically, these tools are designed to assist in Sailor
professionalization, advancement, retention, cross rating, and transitioning. Use of these tool allows Career Counselors to
provide better guidance on education, professional growth, career requirements and opportunities to individuals in the Navy and
for Sailors to take an active role in their professional development and career management. These tools include:
Navy COOL - https://www.cool.osd.mil/usn/
USMAP - https://usmap.osd.mil/
MilGears - https://milgears.osd.mil/
CREDENTIALING
Navy Credentialing Opportunities On-Line (Navy COOL): Navy COOL assists Sailors (active & reserve) by funding the
certification & licensing exams that map their Navy education, training, experience, and competencies to industry/civilian-
recognized credentials and occupational equivalents. Sailors may obtain funding for credential examinations, renewals,
maintenance fees, and other mandatory examination administrative fees.
The following certifications and licenses are applicable to the STS-Sonar Technician Submarine rating. They may require
additional education, training or experience.
For more information about these credentials, visit NAVY COOL at https://www.cool.osd.mil/usn/.
Target
Paygrade
Certifying Agency Credential Title
Date
Completed
E4
Computing Technology Industry Association
(CompTIA)
CompTIA A+
E4
Computing Technology Industry Association
(CompTIA)
CompTIA Network+
E5 ETA International (ETA) Associate Electronics Technician (CETa)
E4 ETA International (ETA) Computer Service Technician (CST)
E5 ETA International (ETA) Electronics Module AC (EM2)
E5 ETA International (ETA) Electronics Module Analog (EM3)
E5 ETA International (ETA) Electronics Module Comprehensive (EM5)
E5 ETA International (ETA) Electronics Module DC (EM1)
E5 ETA International (ETA) Electronics Module Digital (EM4)
E4 ETA International (ETA) Fiber Optics Installer (FOI)
E4 ETA International (ETA) Fiber Optics Technician (FOT)
E5 ETA International (ETA) RADAR Electronics Technician (RAD)
E5
International Information System Security
Certification Consortium, Inc. (ISC2)
Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP)
E4 SpaceTEC Partners, Inc. (SPI)
Basic Electricity and Electronics - Alternating
Current (BEE-AC)
E4 SpaceTEC Partners, Inc. (SPI) Basic Electricity and Electronics - Analog (BEE-A)
E4 SpaceTEC Partners, Inc. (SPI) Basic Electricity and Electronics - Digital (BEE-D)
E4 SpaceTEC Partners, Inc. (SPI)
Basic Electricity and Electronics - Direct Current
(BEE-DC)
E5 Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
Transportation Worker Identification Credential
(TWIC)
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Out of Rate Certifications and Licensure
AcademicDegrees–Youarenoweligibleforcredentialstowardsanearnedacademicdegree.
Cross-RatedSailors–Ifyouhavecross-rated,younowareeligibleforcredentialsrelatedtoyourpriorrating.
Off-DutyorCommand-SponsoredTraining–Youarenoweligibleforcredentialsfordocumentedtrainingthatfullypreparesyou
for a credential.
NavyReservists–Youmaynowbeeligibleforfundingofcredentialsrelatedtoyourcivilianoccupation.
Prior Other-Service Enlisted Occupation - If you are Navy enlisted (Active or Reserve), you may now be eligible for funding for
credentials related to prior other-Service (Army, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard) enlisted occupation.
Collateral Duty/Out of Rate Assignments - Credentials are also available in these collateral duties/out of rate assignments in
which you are serving in or have served in.
Credentials Earned & Maintained Prior to Joining the Navy - If you are Navy enlisted (Active or Reserve), you may now be
eligible for funding for credentials that were earned, and maintained, prior to your enlistment in the Navy. The certification or
license must have relevance to the needs of the Navy, and must appear on Navy COOL, although it does not need to show the
Navy Bucks icon to be funded.
* See the Additional Funding Opportunities section on any rating page on Navy COOL for further details.
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Leader Credentialing: The following certifications and licenses are applicable to enlisted Leaders (E4 and above). They may
require additional education, training or experience.
Certifying Agency Credential Title
Date
Completed
American Society for Quality (ASQ)
Certified Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence
(CMQ/OE)
American Society for Quality (ASQ) Certified Quality Engineer (CQE)
American Society for Quality (ASQ) Certified Reliability Engineer (CRE)
American Society for Quality (ASQ) Master Black Belt Certification (MBB)
American Society for Quality (ASQ) Quality Auditor Certification (CQA)
American Society for Quality (ASQ) Six Sigma Black Belt (CSSBB)
Center for Credentialing & Education (CCE) Board Certified Coach (BCC)
Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) CompTIA Project+
International Coaching Federation (ICF) Associate Certified Coach (ACC)
McAfee Institute Certified Executive Leader (CEL)
Microsoft Corporation
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Access (Office
2016)
Microsoft Corporation Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Excel (Office 2016)
Microsoft Corporation
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Excel Associate
(Office 2019)
Microsoft Corporation
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Excel Expert (Office
2016)
Microsoft Corporation
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Microsoft Access
Expert (Office 2019)
Microsoft Corporation
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Microsoft Excel
Expert (Office 2019)
Microsoft Corporation
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Microsoft Word
Expert (Office 2019)
Microsoft Corporation
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Outlook (Office
2016)
Microsoft Corporation
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Outlook Associate
(Office 2019)
Microsoft Corporation
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): PowerPoint (Office
2016)
Microsoft Corporation
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): PowerPoint
Associate (Office 2019)
Microsoft Corporation Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Word (Office 2016)
Microsoft Corporation
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Word Associate
(Office 2019)
Microsoft Corporation
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Word Expert (Office
2016)
PeopleCert Lean Six Sigma - IASSC Certified Black Belt (ICBB)
PeopleCert Lean Six Sigma - IASSC Certified Green Belt (ICGB)
PeopleCert Lean Six Sigma - IASSC Certified Yellow Belt (ICYB)
Project Management Institute (PMI) Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)
Project Management Institute (PMI) PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)
Project Management Institute (PMI) PMI Professional in Business Analysis (PMI-PBA)
Project Management Institute (PMI) PMI Scheduling Professional (PMI-SP)
Project Management Institute (PMI) Portfolio Management Professional (PfMP)
Project Management Institute (PMI) Program Management Professional (PgMP)
Project Management Institute (PMI) Project Management Professional (PMP)
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United Services Military Apprenticeship Program (USMAP): USMAP is available to most active duty occupations and is
certified by the U.S. Department of Labor. This is the largest apprenticeship program operating in the U.S. and is recognized by
all 50 states. Completion of one of these programs would qualify you as a journeyman, which could mean a significantly higher
starting salary in the civilian work force. Most programs require 5-8 years to complete but are transferable if you decide to leave
the service prior to completion. USMAP opportunities also exist for SELRES with orders over 12 months.
The following USMAP apprenticeships are applicable to the STS-Sonar Technician Submarine rating.
For more information about these apprenticeships, visit USMAP at https://usmap.osd.mil/index.htm.
Apprenticeship
Date
Completed
Barber
Computer Operator
Cyber Database Administrator
Electronics Technician
Internetworking Technician
Network Operations Specialist
Radio Operator/Maintainer
System Administrator
MilGears: MilGears leverages the COOL platform to provide Service members with a personalized, self-assessment of the
individual’smilitarytraining&experienceandoff-dutyeducation&credentialing,forthepurposesofproviding
recommendations and next steps to pursue and achieve industry credentialing, in-service advancement, and ultimately post-
service employment. Use MilGears to build a comprehensive record that captures all the learning, experience, and related skills
you’vegainedtosupportpreparationforcareeradvancement.MilGearswillprovidesmultiplesearchmethodstofind
credentials that can help build your subject matter expertise related to your military career, as well as prepare you for a career
after transition. Use your time in service to pursue certifications, education, and experience that can help you achieve your goals.
Of the several tools found on MilGears, the two most common that Sailors would use are the Engage My Career Tool and the
Quick Explorer Tool.
ENGAGE MY CAREER TOOL
The Engage My Career (EMC) Tool, available from the MilGears home page, analyzes your unique history to provide
customized results. The EMC Tool looks at what you've done in the military to date by guiding you through a series of questions
that collect information such as: your rating, pay grade, duty station history, training, NECs, qualifications (applicable to Mariner
careers), and civilian education or credentials. The EMC Tool then takes this information and helps you determine your best path
forward by showing you the possible occupation options you may be eligible for based on your current experience.
Customized output includes:
Civilian occupations that may be attainable or nearly attainable.
Apprenticeships, certifications, and education that can help you fill training gaps or that could make you more competitive
in the job market.
How You Stack Up - a detailed view of how you compare to the typical requirements for civilian occupations and
credentials.
Next Steps - recommendations to fill gaps to enter an occupational field.
QUICK EXPLORER TOOL
The Quick Explorer Tool, available from the MilGears home page, allows Service members to explore occupations without
uploading personal information.
The following areas are available for exploration:
Credentials - explore pathways related to a specific credential such as a degree, a certification, a USMAP apprenticeship
or a federal license.
Career Goals - explore pathways based on career goals through job family, industry and more.
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MilitaryOccupation-explorepathwaysbyMOCtoview‘best-fit’pathwaysbasedyourmilitaryoccupation.Pathways
include academic, industry, apprenticeship, cross-rate opportunities, and post-service employment opportunities.
Interests - answer a series of questions designed to discover your personal interests and connect them to career
pathways.
For more information about these MilGears tools, visit https://milgears.osd.mil/.
**These Navy Retention and Career Development Tools web-based applications may be available to Sailors who
change their Navy affiliation from the Navy active component to affiliation with the Navy Reserve component.**
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POST MILITARY OCCUPATIONS
The following post military occupations are similar to the STS-Sonar Technician Submarine Rating. For more information about
these occupations, visit NAVY COOL at https://www.cool.osd.mil/usn/.
Occupation (Civilian Employer)
Electrical and Electronic Equipment Assemblers
Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment
Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers
Occupation (Federal Employer)
0132 - Intelligence Series
0856 - Electronics Technical Series
1360 - Oceanography Series
1361 - Navigational Information Series
SkillBridge: The Navy's SkillBridge program is an opportunity for Sailors to gain valuable civilian work experience through
specific industry training, apprenticeships, or internships during the last 180 days of service. SkillBridge connects Sailors with
DOD approved industry partners in real-world job experiences. For Sailors SkillBridge provides an invaluable chance to work
and learn in civilian career areas. For DOD approved industry partners SkillBridge is an opportunity to access and leverage the
world’smosthighlytrainedandmotivatedworkforceatnocost.SailorsparticipatinginSkillBridgereceivetheirmilitary
compensation and benefits, and industry partners provide the training and work experience.
Each Navy command establishes local SkillBridge participation procedures.
For more information about these SkillBridge opportunities, visit https://skillbridge.osd.mil/index.htm.
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STAY NAVY
AC to AC and TAR to TAR - Continue Navy career on Active Duty.
E6 and below with less than 14 years of service will require a C-Way Application to be approved for reenlistment or extension.
Once C-Way application is approved, the Sailor should request to Reenlist or Extend with the appropriate form.
REENLIST / EXTEND: Request Chit/Form:
Career Waypoints-Reenlistment Approval:
School as a Reenlistment Incentive:
Prior Service Reenlistment Eligibility - Reserve (PRISE-R):
MyNavy Assignments (MNA):
Medical/Dental Screening:
Command Recommendation (evaluation): Bonus: Ceremony:
RC to AC/TAR
See MILPERSMAN 1306-1505: Sailors may complete a component change from the Reserve Component (RC) to AC
(RC2AC/TAR). This not only leverages existing skill sets that reside in the RC population to improve and maintain AC
community health, but also provides qualified Sailors with an opportunity to resume or begin a career in the AC/TAR. This
component change refers to a permanent transfer from RC2AC/TAR. This voluntary program enables qualified, eligible enlisted
RC Sailors to submit applications in Career Waypoints (C-WAY) based on available quotas published on the Bureau of Naval
Personnel (BUPERS), Enlisted Community Manager (BUPERS-32) webpage at: https://www.mynavyhr.navy.mil/Career-
Management/Community-Management/Enlisted/Selected-Reserves/.
If you have any questions or concerns, contact your unit or NOSC career counselor.
RC to RC - Continue your Navy career as a Reservist.
Submit reenlistment request utilizing NAVRES 1160/1 Drilling Reservist Reenlistment Worksheet.
REENLIST / EXTEND: Request Chit/Form:
School as a Reenlistment Incentive:
MyNavy Assignments (MNA):
Medical/Dental Screening:
Command Recommendation (evaluation): Bonus: Ceremony:
AC/TAR to CIP
The Career Intermission Program allows Officers and Enlisted Sailors to transfer out of the active component (AC/TAR) and into
the Individual Ready Reserve for a period of one to three years to pursue personal or professional obligations outside the Navy,
while providing a means for their seamless return to active duty.
For additional information, go to: https://www.mynavyhr.navy.mil/Career-Management/Community-
Management/Enlisted/Selected-Reserves/.
AC/TAR to Secretary of the Navy Tours with Industry
This program provides a venue for exceptional Sailors to experience innovative business practices. Navy fellows are fully
immersed in company practices and will be actively engaged in projects and company operations. Past fellows were assigned
to companies including VMware, Qualcomm, Apple, Incorporation, Boeing, Tesla, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, GE Digital,
Amazon, FedEx, Northrup Grumman, Space X, LinkedIn and USAA.
For additional information go to: https://www.mynavyhr.navy.mil/Career-Management/Talent-Management/.
Canvasser Recruiter (CANREC)
The Canvasser Recruiter (CANREC) Recall Program is a voluntary and temporary recall program for RC personnel to serve as
production recruiters in support of the Navy Prior Service recruiting mission. Personnel eligible to volunteer for a Definite (also
termedas“temporary”)RecalltoActiveDuty(ACDU)asaCANRECareReserve Component (RC) members, specifically
Selected Reserve (SELRES), Individual Ready Reserve (IRR-ASP), and Voluntary Training Unit (VTU) personnel.
For additional information, go to:
https://www.mynavyhr.navy.mil/Career-Management/Reserve-Personnel-Mgmt/.
Career Waypoints-Reenlistment:
The Command Career Counselor is your local advocate to assist you with the Career Waypoints application process.
E3-E6 Sailors with less than 14 years of service must submit a Career Waypoints application, regardless of reenlistment
intentions. Sailors who do not desire to reenlist will submit an "intends to separate" application. Sailors not eligible for
reenlistment will submit a "not eligible" application.
The Career Waypoints system automatically generates most of the applications needed by Sailors. Applications must be
submitted no later than 16 months prior to expiration of active/reserve obligated service (EAOS/EOS) or as extended
(SEAOS/SEOS). Sailors with less than 24 months of contract time remaining at their projected rotation date (PRD) will
submit an application 15 months prior to their PRD. In either case, the Career Waypoints system will automatically generate
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applications for Sailors 18 months prior to either timeframe. Applications required outside of the established C-Way gates
can be submitted as Special Circumstance applications. Examples of when these may be needed include OBLISERVE for
special duty, decommissioning or homeport shift.
The C-Way 3-2-1 Process aligns career decisions with the detailing process. Soft End of Active/Reserve Obligated Service
(SEAOS/SEOS)/End of Active/Reserve Obligated Service (EAOS/EOS) applications are created by C-Way at the 18 month
from S/EAOS/EOS mark and must be submitted by the Command Career Counselor at the 16 month mark. This provides
time for the Career Counselor to validate the Sailor's information and to ascertain the Sailors career intentions. The first C-
Way review gate occurs from 16 to 13 months from S/EAOS/EOS with career choice options of in-rate, conversion, and
Selected Reserve. The second review gate occurs from 12 to 9 months from S/EAOS/EOS with career choice options of
conversion and Selected Reserve. From 8 months to 4 months to S/EAOS/EOS the Sailor can only choose Selected
Reserve affiliation.
Monthly reenlistment quotas are limited and must be reserved for our best and brightest Sailors who desire to Stay Navy.
Sailors must choose one of the following based on their desires and qualifications:
Reenlist-in-Rate,
Reenlist-in-rate, Willing to Convert
Convert only
AC to AC or TAR to TAR
RC to AC/TAR
RC to RC
AC/TAR to CIP (Intermission)
AC/TAR to Tour w/ Industry
SELRES option
Canvasser Recruiter
Intend to separate
Not eligible
In February 2014, C-Way delivered auto-approval capabilities to provide reenlistment decisions on S/EAOS/EOS applications
more quickly for eligible ratings. This changed the monthly processing of reenlistment applications as described below.
If you are in an, "open" rating or a "balanced" rating in an undermanned year group or an E6, you are eligible for
reenlistment, and your application is submitted with correct data it will be auto-approved and returned immediately, and you
can reenlist.
If you are in a "competitive" rating or a balanced rating but not an undermanned year group, then your application will be
processed through the monthly Rack and Stack process. Applications submitted in one month are processed in Rack and
Stack the following month.
For Nuclear ratings, all applications are reviewed by enlisted community managers on an ongoing basis throughout the
processing month.
If required data is missing (evaluations, Physical Fitness Assessment (PFA) data, security clearance etc.) the application
will be denied with a note to your career counselor regarding what needs to be fixed. It is critical the Command Career
Counselor reviews these notes to ensure Sailors are not disadvantaged in their opportunities for retention.
Upon completion of the monthly process, Career Waypoints results will be available to command users via the Monthly
report section of the Career Waypoint system.
For additional guidance, see MILPERSMAN 1160-140, NAVADMIN 231/17, and your Career Counselor
Or call My Navy Call Center: (833) 330-MNCC or (901) 874-MNCC; or [email protected]
Targeted Reentry Program (TRP)
NAVADMIN 047/18 empowers COs with the ability to identify and recommend SELRES on active duty/Definite Recall (ACDU)
and Training and Administration of the Reserves (TAR) enlisted personnel, who are the best and brightest, the option for
expedited reentry to Active Duty in the Navy.
Golden Ticket–SailorsareguaranteedanexpeditedreturntoACDUwithinoneyearfromseparationfromACDU.Sailors
who do not use their Golden Ticket within one year are automatically convert to a Silver Ticket for one additional year.
Sailors must remain fully qualified.
Silver Ticket–SailorsareaffordedanexpeditedreturntoACDUwithintwoyearsfromseparationdate.Thisopportunityis
subject to Needs of the Navy (NOTN) and provided the Sailor remains fully qualified.
Upon completion of the monthly process, Career Waypoints results will be available to command users via the Monthly report
section of the Career Waypoints system.
For additional guidance, see MILPERSMAN 1001-260, NAVADMIN 231/17, and your Career Counselor
Or call My Navy Call Center: (833) 330-MNCC or (901) 874-MNCC; or [email protected]
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AC/TAR TRANSFER:
15 Months 12 Months 9 Months 6 Months Orders Received
Career Waypoint Career Waypoint Career Waypoint Accept Orders Screening
Exception Family Member Exception Family Member Medical/Dental Reverse Sponsor Obligate
MNA MNA MNA Relocation (FFSC) Bonus
Mil to Mil Eval SRB SRB
Family Care Plan
Continuous Overseas Tours (COT)
Overseas Tour Extension Incentive Program (OTEIP)
SELRES TRANSFER:
12 Months 9 Months 6 Months 3 Months Orders Received
MNA
(verify account access)
MNA
(extend in current field)
MNA
(apply for billets)
MNA
(apply for billets)
Sign Eval
Family Care Plan Start Eval
Mil to Mil Reverse Sponsor
Incentives/EOS opportunities
For additional assistance in transfer and relocation, go to the Military OneSource website:
https://www.militaryonesource.mil/ and visit your Fleet and Family Support Center on base.
SEPARATING/RETIRE*:
18 -12 months 6 months 90 days 30 days
TAP* MED/DEN Copy of Records Copy of Records
Complete DD 2648 Relocation Official Record CD TSC
Transition Planning Relocation Services (FFSC) Arrange Ceremony MED/DEN
Annual Statement of Service History
(ASOSH)
Reserve Only
Reserve Affiliation Request Leave / PTDY DD 214*
VA/DVA
*Upon demobilization, SELRES will need Transition Assistance Program (TAP) and DD-214; DD-214 is not required for
Reserve Retirements.
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PHYSICAL FITNESS:
Participate in a year-round physical fitness program to meet Navy fitness and BCA standards. Review and verify accuracy of
PFA data in PRIMS within 60 days of the PFA cycle. (PRIMS is accessible through your My Navy Portal Account)
Height Weight If Required (AC BCA )
Last 2 PRT Cycles: Forearm Plank / Push-ups / Run/Swim/Cardio /
Overall Score /
List date (if) any PRT/BCA failure(s) over the last 5 years /
List if any Medical Waiver(s) /
For more information on Navy Fitness, visit: https://www.mnp.navy.mil
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PROFESSIONAL MILITARY EDUCATION (E6)
(Resident and non-resident coursework designed to enhance a Sailor's general military professional knowledge and abilities)
EDUCATION: (Prior to considering any pursuit of off duty education or program enrollment call the
Navy College Virtual Education Center (NCVEC) 833-330-6622 or Visit your overseas Navy College Office.)
Education Plan Completed (Navy College Office/NCVEC)
Current Education Level
Degree Goal
** Various degree options are available in the Advanced Education section. **
Goal: Date: AA/AS BA/BS Master
(Credits to earn a degree - AA/AS: 60 SH/90 QH, BA/BS: 120 SH/180, QH, Master /Doctorate: Variable based on program)
Number of current credits American Council on Education (ACE) recommended credits
Joint Service Transcripts (JST)
HS Transcripts College Transcripts
Date Degree Obtained: AA/AS BA/BS Master Doctorate
For entry into JST, have your College/University send official transcripts to:
Naval Education and Training Command N644
JST Operation Center
6490 Saufley Field Road
Pensacola, FL 32509
Email: [email protected]
VOLUNTARY EDUCATION: Links to study guides, exam preparations, and practice tests
are located on the DANTES website https://www.dantes.mil/
Academic skills NCPACE CLEP DSST
TA MGIB MGIB-SR Post 9/11 GIB
E6 REQUIRED NAVY PME:
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E6 REQUIRED NAVY PME:
Course Title Course Location CIN/CSE ID
Course
Length
Date
Completed
Advanced Leader Development Course
Water front/
Flightline/ Various
NELD-05 4 days
Professional Military Knowledge Eligibility Exam (PMK-EE) for
E7
Navy e-Learning NETCPDC-PMK-EE-E7-1.0
ADAMS for Supervisors Various Locations S-501-0120 8 hrs
ADAMS for Facilitators Various Locations S-501-0110 16 hrs
Ethics Training Command Delivered
Required General Military Training Topics For FY23 (Delivery determined by command discretion)
Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Awareness (SAPR) Command Delivered CPPD-GMT-SAPRA-2.0
DOD Cyber Awareness Challenge MNP DOD-CAC-2023.0
Counterintelligence and Insider Threat Awareness and
Reporting
Command Delivered/
MNP
DON-CIAR-1.0
Suicide Prevention Command Delivered CPPD-GMT-SAP-1.0
Equal Opportunity, Harassment, and Resolution Options Command Delivered CPPD-GMT-EOSH-1.0
Operations Security (OPSEC) and Controlled Unclassified
Information (CUI)
Command Delivered/
MNP
NOST-USOPSEC-4.0 and
TWMS-686564
Domestic Abuse
Command Delivered/
MNP
OPNAV-GMT-DVPAH-1.0
Records Management
Command
Delivered/MNP
DOR-RM-010-1.2
1 - Verify GMT topics on the My Navy Portal (MNP) GMT webpage
3 - The recommended method of delivery for SAPR and Suicide Prevention annual training is via face-to-face, small group facilitated discussions
4 - See Enlisted Leader Development (ELD) information included before the References section
E6 REQUIRED COMMUNITY PME:
Course Title Course Location CIN/CSE ID
Course
Length
Date
Completed
None
4
1
3
3
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E6 RECOMMENDED NAVY PME:
Course Title Course Location CIN/CSE ID
Course
Length
Date
Completed
Professional Military Knowledge Eligibility Exam (PMK-EE)
Study Material
Navy e-Learning NETCPDC-PMK-EE-SM-1.0
Military Requirements for Chief Petty Officer Navy e-Learning
NRTC-NAVEDTRA-14144-
MRFCPO-1.0
Basic Enlisted Professional Military Education (BEPME) Navy e-Learning Military DON/ PME 20 hrs
Block 1 Basic EPME - Introduction Navy e-Learning NWC-EPME-BASIC-B1
Block 2 Basic EPME - Navy History and Heritage Navy e-Learning NWC-EPME-BASIC-B2
Block 3 Basic EPME - The Navy Professional Navy e-Learning NWC-EPME-BASIC-B3
Block 4 Basic EPME - Organization and Guidance Navy e-Learning NWC-EPME-BASIC-B4
Block 5 Basic EPME - Planning Navy e-Learning NWC-EPME-BASIC-B5
Block 6 Basic EPME - Regional Expertise and Cultural
Awareness
Navy e-Learning NWC-EPME-BASIC-B6
Block 7 Basic EPME - Technology for the Warfighter Navy e-Learning NWC-EPME-BASIC-B7
Block 8 Basic EPME - Conclusion Navy e-Learning NWC-EPME-BASIC-B8
Navy Reserve Fundamentals for Active Duty Course Navy e-Learning NAVRESFOR-NRF-3.0 10 hrs
Evaluation and Fitness Reports Navy e-Learning 002EF01
Demonstrating Ethical Leadership Navy e-Learning NCSC-ILC-01-0004
Nutrition Navy e-Learning NMHCI2107V2.1 1 hour
Culture Navy e-Learning Foreign Language and Culture 45 hrs
21st Century CONSEP (Mid-Career)
Fleet and Family
Service Center
2 days
Recommended General Military Training Topics For FY23 (Delivery determined by command discretion)
Influence Awareness - Countering Disinformation JKO J3ST-US1396
Antiterrorism Level I Awareness
Command
Delivered/ MNP
CENSECFOR-AT-010-1.0
Department of the Navy Annual Privacy Training (Biennial) Command Delivered DON-PRIV-2.0 45-60 min
Energy - Enabling Combat Operations Navy e-Learning NPS-E-ECO-1.0
Center for Development of Security Excellence (CDSE)
Counter-Intelligence
e-Learning
Combating Trafficking of Persons (CTIP) General Awareness
Command
Delivered/ MNP
DOD-CTIP-5.0
Operational Risk Management (ORM) Command Delivered NSC-ORM-TCRM-2.0
Personal Financial Management
Command
Delivered/ MNP
Comprises 12 Touchpoint
Courses
Sexual Health and Responsibility Command Delivered CPPD-GMT-SHR-1.0
Traumatic Brain Injury Training for Service Members Command Delivered 30 min
1 - Verify GMT topics on MyNavy Portal GMT webpage
2 - Required annually for personnel with less than 3 years of service and triennially for personnel with > 3 years of service (next due triennially for all
hands in FY22).
3 - Required for all new Sailors during their first year of service.
1
2
3
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Courses with Recommended Reserve Points:
Commander Navy Reserve Forces (CNRF) N7 determines the number of reserve points awarded for completion of a course
taken on Navy e-Learning. This listing should only be used as a guide and is subject to change by direction of CNFR N7.
Navy e-Learning has no control over how many, if any, reserve points are eventually awarded for the completion of a course. All
questions concerning the award of reserve points should be directed to CNFR N7.
E6 RECOMMENDED RESERVE PME:
Course Title Course Location CIN/CSE ID
Course
Length
Date
Completed
Navy Reserve Fundamentals Course (E1-E9) Navy e-Learning NAVRESFOR-NRF-3.0
Navy Reserve Order Writing System/Reserve Defense Travel
System (E1-E9)
NRPDC New
Orleans
R-510-5514 5 days
Reserve Medical Administration (E1-E7)
NRPDC New
Orleans
R-500-0007 5 days
Reserve Pay and Personnel Management (E1-E9)
NRPDC New
Orleans
R-500-0020 5 days
Reserve Supply and Fiscal Support NEC S05A (E5-E7)
NRPDC New
Orleans
R-551-0010 12 days
Reserve Career Information (E5-E8)
NRPDC New
Orleans
R-501-0005 12 days
Guidance for Mobilization Navy e-Learning CNRFC-GMB-1.1 /DoN 4 hrs
Military Sealift Command 101 Navy e-Learning CNRFC-MSC101 /DoN 1.1 24 hrs
For more details or to check for updates please check CANTRAC or the NRPDC Sharepoint page (CAC required):
https://private.navyreserve.navy.mil/NRPDC/Pages/NRH_Default.aspx
E6 RECOMMENDED COMMUNITY PME:
Course Title Course Location CIN/CSE ID
Course
Length
Date
Completed
SS Drydock Safety SOBT DODUSNSLCSOBT_ 93035 1 hour
SS Line Handling SOBT DODUSNSLCSOBT_03195 3 hours
Safety Practices Navy e-Learning NIDA‑93951101
Rules of the Nautical Road SOBT DODUSNSLCSOBT_ 03171 4 hours
SS Collisions Presentation SOBT DODUSNSLCSOBT_ 06030 20 hours
SS Grounding Presentations SOBT DODUSNSLCSOBT_ 06033 13 hours
Hazardous Materials Safety Procedures MNP CNE‑EPOC‑WBS‑02.12.01‑02‑00001
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NAVY PROFESSIONAL READING PROGRAM (PRP)
The goal of the Chief of Naval Operations Professional Reading Program (CNO PRP) is to contribute to a culture dedicated to
warfighting and learning, while simultaneously supporting the personal and professional development of Sailors beyond that of
their primary designator or rating. For additional information on the CNO PRP visit https://www.navy.mil/CNO-Professional-
Reading-Program/
Title Completed
Visit https://www.navy.mil/CNO-Reading-Program/ for more information.
To Rule the Waves by Bruce Jones
A Brief Guide to Maritime Strategy by James Holmes
China as a 21st Century Naval Power by Michael. A. McDevitt
Not One Inch by Mary E. Sarotte
TheSailor’sBookshelf:FiftyBookstoKnowtheSeaby Adm. James G. Stavridis, USN (Ret.)
Army of None: Autonomous Weapons and the Future of War by Paul Scharre
Fortune Favors Boldness by Vice Adm. Barry M. Costello, USN (Ret.)
The Last Stand of the Tin Can Sailors: The Extraordinary World War II Story of the U.S. Navy's Finest Hour by James Hornfischer
World War II at Sea: A Global History by Craig Symonds
Ashley’sWar:TheUntoldStoryofaTeamofWomenSoldiersontheSpecialOpsBattlefieldby Gayle T. Lemmon
Dare to Lead by Brene Brown
Mindset: The New Psychology of Success by Carol Dweck
E6 RECOMMENDED COMMUNITY READING
Title Completed
Cybersecurity and Cyberwar: What Everyone Needs to Know by P.W. Singer
Leading with the Heart by Mike Krzyzewski, Donald T. Phillips, and Grant Hill
Fallout by Catherine Collins
Field Guide to Understanding Human Error by Sidney Dekker
Moral Courage: Taking Action When Your Values are Put to The Test by Rushworth Kidder
Integrity by Stephen Carter
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ALL PAYGRADES
VOLUNTARY EDUCATION
Note: Prior to considering any pursuit of off duty education or program enrollment contact the Navy College Virtual
Education Center (NCVEC) or visit your Overseas Navy College Office.
You must complete the Tuition Assistance Training before your first course will be approved.
Complete the online courses at the Navy College Website: http://www.navycollege.navy.mil/
How do I get started?
You already have. All your training up to this point is part of your Sonar Technician - Submarine Roadmap. Now that you have
made the first steps you will need to sit down and formulate a plan. This plan will work best if you start out discussing your
options with your Leading Chief Petty Officer, Leading Petty Officer, Mentor, or Career Counselor. They will help you understand
all of the basics. Then your next step is to contact the Navy College Virtual Education Center or visit your Overseas Navy College
Office. Then your counselors will be able to help you formalize your plan and make sure that it makes sense for both you and the
Navy. To aid you in your conversation with these professionals, here are a few questions that you may want to ask.
What credits do you have? What non-college courses have you taken? Where do you want to go? What field of study, or what
kind of degree? What program will help me get there: Traditional or Online? What are my next steps: Transfer credits, take
exams, have experience evaluated, or sign up for new courses?
RECOMMENDED OCCUPATIONAL-RELATED ASSOCIATE DEGREE FOR STS
Recommended Associate degrees for the Seaman
Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering
Technology/Technician
Instrumentation Technology/Technician
Industrial Technology/Technician
RECOMMENDED OCCUPATIONAL-RELATED BACCALAUREATE/MASTER'S DEGREE FOR STS
Recommended Bachelor's/Master's degrees for the
Seaman
Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering
Technology/Technician
Instrumentation Technology/Technician
Industrial Technology/Technician
RECOMMENDED OTHER-RELATED ASSOCIATE DEGREE FOR STS
Recommended Associate degrees for the Seaman
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician
RECOMMENDED OTHER-RELATED BACCALAUREATE/MASTER'S DEGREE FOR STS
Recommended Bachelor's/Master's degrees for the
Seaman
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician
General Studies
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GENERAL INFORMATION ON VOLUNTARY EDUCATION
The Navy College Program & Web Page:
The Navy College Program (NCP) provides opportunities to Sailors to earn college degrees by providing
academic credit for Navy training, work experience, and off-duty education. The NCP mission is to enable
Sailors to obtain a college degree while on active duty. In support of the four R's - Recruiting, Readiness,
Retention, and Respect - the NCP signifies Navy's commitment to education by improving enlistment
appeal; demonstrating Navy service and achieving a college degree are compatible; helping Sailors apply
themselves to new situations and challenges and better preparing them for advancement; building up
Sailors' self-image; and producing higher quality Sailors.
More information is available online at: https://www.navycollege.navy.mil
Tuition Assistance (TA):
OPNAVINST 1560.9B provides updated TA policy as of 28 December 2023: TA provides funds for eligible
active-duty personnel to attend approved educational institutions on an off-duty basis to earn a high school
diploma, vocational/technical certificate, or college degree. TA pays for tuition. TA will pay for the following
amount per career: 120 semester hours, or 180-quarter hours or 1800 clock hours or a combination of
semester, quarter and clock hours. TA will pay the following amounts per fiscal year: 18 semester hours, not
to exceed $250/credit for semester hours or 27-quarter hours not-to-exceed $166.67/credit for quarter
hours or, 1800 clock hours not-to-exceed $16.67/clock hours or a combination of semester, quarter and
clock hours.
More information is available online at: https://www.navycollege.navy.mil
Joint Service Transcripts (JST)
JSTs are official military transcripts which are used by colleges to validate your actual credited training.
Every Sailor has a transcript already and access to it is free.
More information is available online at: https://jst.doded.mil/
The American Council on Education (ACE)
ACE has reviewed every course listed in the OCCUPATIONAL Roadmap and determined what type of
collegiate level credit is recommended. The ACE identifier, listed with each course, is a source to validate
the information and to check for changes as they occur.
Updates can be found at https://www.acenet.edu/Programs-Services/Pages/Credit-
Transcripts/Military-Guide-Online.aspx.
Vocational Certificates
Vocational Certificates are available from most community colleges. Most of your military training can be
counted toward their degree programs, but they will still require residency credits and approximately 40-75
credit hours. These certificates can be as valuable as the apprenticeship program in the civilian work
force.
College credits by Testing CLEP, DSST
Testing can replace the requirement to attend most of the college courses listed in the Occupational
Roadmap. Base Education Centers offer CLEP and DSST exams for active duty military at no cost. They
also offer a comprehensive list of "credit-by-exam" tests. Additionally, many of the tests have study guides
available. These tests are available at the base education center or through the base library system. For
specific testing locations visit the DANTES website.
Navy College Program: https://www.navycollege.navy.mil/sailors/resouces
DANTES: https://www.dantes.mil/clep/ and https://www.dantes.mil/dsst/
College Entrance Exams Testing ACT, SAT
The ACT and SAT are both standardized tests that help colleges evaluate candidates. Many colleges
require that students submit test results as part of the admission application process. Since Sailors are
considered transfer students, these tests are not generally required for admission. However, some Sailors
must take the tests to enter specific military programs.
Navy College Program (ACT/SAT): http://www.navycollege.navy.mil/sailors/resources
DANTES (ACT/SAT): https://www.dantes.mil/Counselor-Tools/DANTES-Program-Resources/
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SAMPLE DEGREE PLAN
OCEANOGRAPHY TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATE IN ARTS DEGREE
(Total 60 Semester Hours Minimum)
Oceanography Technology at Coastline Community College of California http://mil.ccc.cccd.edu/ncpp.htm
General Education Core Requirements (18 Hours)
A1. Speech/Communications (3 hours)
COMM C100 Introduction to Mass Communications (3 hours)
SPCH C110 Public Speaking (3 hours)
A2. English (3 hours)
ENGL C100 Freshman Composition (3 hours)
ENGL C099 Fundamental of Composition (3 hours)
A3. Math Competency (3 Hours)
Group B: Natural Sciences (3 hours)
ASTR C100 Introduction to Astronomy (3 hours)
BIOL C100 Introduction to Biology (3 hours) BIOL C101 Introduction to Biology Lab (1 hour)
CHEM C110 Introduction to Chemistry (5 hours) ECOL C100 Human Ecology (3 hours)
GEOL C100 General Geology (3 hours) GEOL C141 Introduction to geology Lab (1 hour)
MRSC C100 Introduction to Marine Science (3 hours)
Group C: Arts & Humanities (3 hours)
ARAB C180A Elementary Arabic 1A (2.5 hours) ARAB C180A Elementary Arabic 1B (2.5 hours)
ART C100 History/Appreciation of Art prior to Renaissance (3 hours)
ART C101 History/Appreciation of ART after the Renaissance (3 hours)
ENGL C102 Critical Reasoning, Reading and Writing (3 hours)
ENGL C143 Children’s Literature (3 hours) ENGL C145 American Literature the Short Story (3 hours)
HUM C110 Humanities Thru Arts (3 hours) HUM C130 History & Appreciation of the Cinema (3 hours)
MUS C100 History & Appreciation of Music (3 hours)
PHIL C100 Introduction to Philosophy (3 hours) PHIL C115 Logic and Critical Thinking (3 hours)
PHIL C120 Ethics to making Moral Choices (3 hours)
SPAN C180A Introduction to Elementary Spanish (2.5 hours)
SPAN C180B Continuing Elementary Spanish (2.5 hours)
Group D: Social Sciences (3 hours)
COMM C100 Introduction to Mass Communications (3 hours)
ECON C180 Principles of Economics (MACRO) (3 hours)
ECON C185 Principles of Economics (MICRO) (3 hours)
HIST C160 World History to 1500 (3 hours) HIST C165 World History From 1500 (3 hours)
HIST C170 U.S. History to 1876 (3 hours) HIST C175 U.S. History Since 1876 (3 hours)
HIST C180 Western Civilization to 1550 (3 hours) HIST C185 Western Civilization since 1550 (3 hours)
PSCI C100 Political Science American Government (3 hours)
PSYC C100 The Human Experience (3 hours) PSYC C115 Child Growth/Development (3 hours)
SOC C100 Introduction to Sociology (3 hours) SOC C110 Marriage & Family (3 Hours)
Group E: Self Development (Satisfied by Basic Training)
Global/Multicultural Studies (2.5hours)
Satisfied by completion of one of the following courses: ARAB C180A, ARAB C180B, ART C100, ART C101, ENGL C145,
HUM C110, PHIL C100, HIST C160, HIST C165, HIST C180, HIST C185, SPAN C180A or SPAN C180B. These courses
will also satisfy either the Arts & Humanities Requirement or the Social Sciences Requirement.
- Area of Concentration/Major Requirements (18 hours)
May be satisfied by ACE credit recommendations for military training and experience in the area of Oceanography
Technology, Specifically designed for the following rate: AG, AW, STS, NAVY DIVERS. If needed, military credit may be
augmented by credits earned from an accredited institution of higher learning in a related field.
- Free Electives (24 hours)
May be satisfied by Military credit, various CLEP and DSST exams, previous college credit, or any Coastline courses.
SAMPLE DEGREE PLAN
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY-
GENERAL ELECTROMECHANICAL SYSTEMS at Old Dominion University
(120 credit hours)
http://dl.odu.edu/military/navycollege/bset_general.shtml
Lower Division General Education and Departmental
Written Comm. Skills (ENGL 110C) (3 Hours)
Written Comm. Skills (ENGL 131C) (3 Hours)
Literature Perspective (3 hours)
Public Speaking (COMM 101R) (3 hours)
Mathematics Skills (MATH 162M) (3 hours)
Pre-calculus II (MATH 163) (3 hours)
Calculus I (MATH 211) (3 hours)
Foreign Language (0-6 hours)
Fine and Performing Art Perspective (3 hours)
History Perspective (3 hours)
Philosophy Perspective (3 hours)
Natural Science with lab I (Physics preferred) (4 hours)
Natural Science with lab II (Physics preferred) (4 hours)
Social Science Perspective (3 hours)
Technical Base (24 hours)
Technical electives- Lower Division (3-9 hours)
Upper Division General Education and Departmental
EET 350 Fundamentals of Electrical Technology (3 hours)
EET 360 Electrical Power and Machinery (3 hours)
EET 365W Electrical Power and Machinery Laboratory (2 hours)
EET 410 Communications Principles (3 hours)
EET 415 Programmable Machine Controls (3 hours)
MET 300 Thermodynamics (3 hours)
MET 305 Fundamentals of Mechanics (3 hours)
MET 310 Dynamics (3 hours)
MET 330 Fluid Mechanics (3 hours)
MET 335 Fluid Mechanics Laboratory (1 hour)
ENMA 301 Engineering Management (Minor) (3 hours)
ENMA 302 Engineering Economics (Minor) (3 hours)
ENMA 401 Project Management (Minor) (3 hours)
ENMA 420 Statistical Concepts in ENMA (Minor) (3 hours)
Technical Electives- Upper Division (6 hours)
Note: This is only an example; you must see a college counselor to work out a plan for you.
NAVY ENLISTED LEADER DEVELOPMENT (ELD) PROGRAM
ELD describes all aspects of enlisted leadership skills training, character development, decision
making, self-awareness and ethics. It occurs when a member participates in leader development
activities, formal education, reading or viewing leadership-related material, discussing leadership
issues, observing leaders in action, and performing as a leader. Effective leader development
includes both formal training and self-directed study and reflection. Navy leaders progress along the
general paths shown in the graphic below. Our Navy will produce leaders and teams who learn
rapidly, make high-quality decisions, and control the high end of maritime conflict.
For more information, see the NETC Enlisted Leadership Development page: https://www.netc.navy.mil/ELD
SAMPLE SCHEDULES
Foundational Leader Development (E-3/4)
Day 1: HONOR
Day 2: COURAGE
Day 3: COMMITMENT
Welcome and Introduction
Know Your Role
1.1 RA&A
1.2 Ethics Foundation
Lunch
Know Yourself
1.3 Self-awareness Primer22
1.4 Self-awareness
1.5 Wrap-up
2.0 Start-up
Managing Self
2.1 Behavioral Ethics and Decision-making
2.2 Destructive Behaviors and Moral Courage
Lunch
2.3 Navigating Stress and Building Toughness
Leading Others
2.4 Operationalizing Leader Development
2.5 Communication and Feedback
2.6 Wrap-up
3.0 Start-up
Build Winning Teams
3.1 Climate of Inclusion
3.2 Heritage Brief
3.3 Putting It All Together
3.4 Wrap-up
Intermediate Leader Development (E-5)
Day 1: HONOR
Day 2: COURAGE
Day 3: COMMITMENT
Welcome and Introduction
Know Your Role
1.1 RA&A
1.2 Ethics Foundation
Lunch
Know Yourself
1.3 Self-awareness Primer22
1.4 Self-awareness
1.5 Wrap-up
2.0 Start-up
Managing Self
2.1 Behavioral Ethics and Decision-making
2.2 Destructive Behaviors and Moral Courage
Lunch
2.3 Navigating Stress and Building Toughness
Leading Others
2.4 Operationalizing Leader Development
2.5 Communication and Feedback
2.6 Wrap-up
3.0 Start-up
Build Winning Teams
3.1 Climate of Inclusion
3.2 Heritage Brief
3.3 Putting It All Together
3.4 Wrap-up
Advanced Leader Development (E-6)
Day 1: HONOR
Day 2: COURAGE
Day 3: COMMITMENT
Day 4: ONE NAVY TEAM
Know the Goal
1.0 Welcome/Introduction
Know Your Role
1.1 RA&A
1.2 Ethics Foundation
Lunch
Know Yourself
1.3 Self-awareness
Primer22
1.4 Self-awareness
1.5 Wrap-up
2.0 Start-up
Manage Your Self
2.1 Behavioral Ethics and
Decision-making
2.2 Destructive Behaviors
and Moral Courage
Lunch
2.3 Navigating Stress and
Building Toughness
2.4 Wrap-up
3.0 Start-up
Lead Others
3.1 Operationalizing Leader
Development
3.2 Communicating
Feedback
Lunch
3.3 My Navy Coaching
3.4 Counseling and
Mentoring
3.5 Wrap-Up
4.0 Start-up
Build Winning Teams
4.1 Climate of Inclusion
4.2 Building a Resilient
Command
4.3 Team Conflict
Lunch
4.4 Capstone
4.5 Leader Philosophy
4.6 Putting it All Together
4.7 Graduation
Chief Petty Officer Development (E-7)
Day 1: KNOW YOUR ROLE
Day 2: KNOW YOUR SELF
Day 3: MANAGE THY SELF
Introduction/Start-up
Case Study 1
Responsibility, Authority & Accountability
Lunch
Ehtics I
Leadership Philosophy (Primer)
Impromptu Speaking
Wrap-up
Start-up/Reflection
Self-Awareness Module
Ethics II
Lunch
Ethical Decision Making
Decision Making in Crisis
Life Boat Exercise
Wrap-up
Start-up/Reflection
Power
Influence
Lunch
Bathsheba
Case Study 2
Ethical Resilience
Wrap-up
Day 4: MANAGE THY SELF
Day 5: BUILD WINNING TEAMS
Start-up/Reflection
Sailorization
Toughness
Lunch
Emotional Survival
Deliberate Communications
Feedback
Coaching, Mentoring, Counseling & Advocating
Wrap-up
Start-up/Reflection
Profession of Arms
Inclusion
Leadership Philosophies
Lunch
Guest Speaker (CMC Q&;A)
Course Wrap-up/Graduation
REFERENCES
Navy Enlisted Learning and Development Programs:
Learning and Development Roadmap for Enlisted Sailors, OPNAVINST 1500.77(series)
Navy Enlisted Retention and Career Development Program, OPNAVINST 1040.11(series)
Career Counselor Handbook, NAVPERS 15878L
Command Sponsor and Indoctrination Programs OPNAVINST 1740.3(series) (Sponsor assigned
within 10 days of orders received / Indoctrination completed as soon as possible and practicable
but NLT 90 days)
Command Sponsorship of Dependents at Overseas Duty Stations MILPERSMAN 1300-150 to
1300-210
Navy Enlisted Warfare Qualification Programs OPNAVINST 1414.9 (series)
Master Training Specialists (MTS) Program NETCINST 1500.2(series)
Command Master Chief Program OPNAVINST 1306.2 (series)
Reenlistments and Extensions:
Agreement of Enlisted Naval Reservist, and Fleet Reservists Inductees to Remain on Active Duty
MILPERSMAN 1160-060
Extension of Enlistments MILPERSMAN 1160-040
Overseas Tour Extension Incentives Program (OTEIP) MILPERSMAN 1306-300
Consecutive Overseas Tours (COT) Leave Travel Entitlement Policy MILPERSMAN 1050-410
Career WayPoints - Reenlistment MILPERSMAN 1160-140
Reenlistment Ceremony MILPERSMAN 1160-020
Leave of Military Personnel MILPERSMAN 1050-040
Required Counseling Upon Enlistment and Reenlistment MILPERSMAN 1160-031
Selective Reenlistment Bonus (Use Latest SRB NAVADMIN)
Selective Training and Reenlistment (STAR) Program MILPERSMAN 1160-100
Assignment to School as a Reenlistment Incentive MILPERSMAN 1306-1006
Reserve Enlisted Incentives RESPERSMAN 1100-020 and current ALNAVRESFOR Message
Reenlistments and Extensions for Sailors in a Drilling Status RESPERSMAN 1160-010
Satisfactory Participation in the Navy Reserve RESPERSMAN 1001-010
Fleet Reserve and Retirements:
Casualties and Survivor Benefits (SBP) MILPERSMAN 1770-010 to 1770-280 OPNAVINST
1750.5(Series)
Disability Retirement MILPERSMAN 1850-010 to 1850-040
Fleet Reserve and Retirement MILPERSMAN 1800-010 to 1800-070
Privately Owned Vehicle (POV) Shipment Entitlement Policy and Household Goods (HHG)
Shipment and Storage Entitlement Policy MILPERSMAN 4050-010 to 4050-020
Permissive Temporary Duty (PTDY) Authorization for Job/House Hunting MILPERSMAN 1320-220
Transition Assistance Program (TAP) OPNAVINST 1900.2(series) (Initiate a DD-2648E-1 NLT 90
Days Prior to Separation and attend workshop 12 months prior to separation/Fleet
Reserve/Retirement date)
Enlisted Administrative Separations:
Separation by Reason of Alcohol Rehabilitation Failure MILPERSMAN 1910-152
Separation by Reason of Misconduct -Drug Abuse MILPERSMAN 1910-146
Separation by Reason of Convenience of the Government -Early release to further education
MILPERSMAN 1910-108
Administrative Separation (ADSEP) Policy and General Information MILPERSMAN 1910-010 to
1910-812
Fraudulent Enlistment MILPERSMAN 1910-134
High Year Tenure (HYT) MILPERSMAN 1160-120
Misconduct (various reasons) MILPERSMAN 1910-138/140/142
Department of the Navy (DON) Policy on Parenthood and Pregnancy SECNAVINST
1000.10(series) & MILPERSMAN 1910-124
Separation by Reason of Convenience of the Government -Personality Disorder MILPERSMAN
1910-122
Separation by Reason of Physical Fitness Assessment (PA) Failure MILPERSMAN 1910-170
Separation by Reason of Misconduct - Commission of a Serious Offense MILPERSMAN 1910-142
Separation by Reason of Unsatisfactory Performance MILPERSMAN 1910-156
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Advancement & Service Schools:
Advancement Manual for Enlisted Personnel of the U.S. Navy and U.S. Navy Reserve
BUPERSINST 1430.16(series)
Accelerated Advancement of Recruit Training Class "A" School Graduates, and Ceremonial Guard
MILPERSMAN 1430-010
Enlisted to Officer Commissioning Program Application & Administration Manual OPNAVINST
1420.1(series)
Service Schools MILPERSMAN 1306-600/602/604/608
Class "A" School & Rating Entry Requirements MILPERSMAN 1306-618
Retesting with Armed Forces Classification Test (AFCT) version of the Armed Services Vocational
Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) MILPERSMAN 1236-010
Professional Apprenticeship Tracks Program (PACT) MILPERSMAN 1306-611
PriorServiceReenlistmentEligibility–Reserve(PRISE-R)MILPERSMAN1133-061
Education Advancement & Service Schools:
Joint Chiefs Professional Military Education (PME) Manual 1805.01
Voluntary Education (VOLED) for Navy Sailors OPNAVINST 1560.9(series)
Navy Voluntary Education Program NETCINST 1560.3(series)
Navy Credentialing Programs OPNAVINST 1540.56
Administration of the United Services Military Apprenticeship Programs (USMAP) OPNAVINST
1560.10(series)
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, and Anti-Extremism:
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: https://diversity.defense.gov
DOD Diversity and inclusion Management Program DODI 1020.05(series)
Other Quick References:
Awards Manual (SECNAVINST 1650.1(Series)
Change in Rating MILPERSMAN 1440-010 to 1440-040
Department of the Navy Correspondence Manual (SECNAV M-5216.5
Navy Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention and Control OPNAVINST 5350.4(series)
Exchange of Duty (SWAPS) MILPERSMAN 1306-700
First-Term Personnel Assignment Policy MILPERSMAN 1306-126
Individual Augmentation (IA) Policy and Procedures OPNAVINST 1001.24(series)
Military Couple and Single Parent Assignment Policy MILPERSMAN 1300-1000
Military Pay MILPERSMAN 7220-010 to 7220-410
Navy Performance Evaluation System BUPERSINST 1610.10 (Series)
Overseas Extensions MILPERSMAN 1300-310
Physical Readiness Program OPNAVINST 6110.1(series) / MILPERSMAN 6100-6199
Reassignment for Humanitarian Reasons (HUMS) MILPERSMAN 1300-500
Standardized Policy and Procedures for the Active Duty for Operational Support (ADOS) Programs
OPNAVINST 1001.20 (series)
Operational Risk Management OPNAVINST 3500.39C
Personnel Qualification Standards (PQS) Catalog NAVEDTRA 43100-6M
Manual of Navy Enlisted Manpower and Personnel Classifications and Occupational Standards
NAVPERS 18068F Volume 1 & 2
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