Navy Advancement System

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Expalin the path of advancement for E-1 to E-3

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Advancement to E-2 and E-3 is primarily based on time-in rate and
the commanding officer's recommendation. E-1 to E-2 9 months; E-2 to E-3 9 months

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E-4 PO3, E-5 PO2, and E-6 PO1

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• Obtain a recommendation from the commanding officer
• Complete all advancement requirements, including Navy training
courses and performance tests
• Successfully complete any required service schools
• Fulfill time in service and time in paygrade requirements
• Meet security requirements
• Be in the proper path of advancement for their rating.E-3 to E-4 6 Months;
E-4 to E-5 12 months; E-5 to E-6 36 months

Front 3

Explain the qualifications for advancement

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Mandatory TRAMAN/NRTC Eligibility Requirements
Successful completion of Class "A" School fulfills the requirement for completion of mandatory
rate TRAMANs/NRTCs for E-4, unless otherwise specified by competent authority.
However, completing a Class "A" School does NOT satisfy mandatory military TRAMANs/
NRTCs (such as BMR, PO3, PO2, etc.), the completion of PARs, required performance
tests, or mandatory E-3 TRAMANs/NRTCs (such as SN, AN, FN).Personnel Advancement Requirements (PARS)
Successful completion of Personnel Advancement Requirements (PARs) verifies your
ability to meet minimum prerequisite skill qualifications required for advancement. Be sure
to approach your PARs preparation systematically, not hurriedly or at the last minute. PARs
completion is mandatory for E-4 through E-7 advancement. PARs are based on occupational
standards and are developed by exam writers.Advancement–In–Rate Examinations
Advancement-in-rate exams are written for the sole purpose of rank–ordering candidates
who have met all eligibility requirements and have been recommended for advancement by
commanding officers. The exams objectively test experience and knowledge across a
broad range of subject matter common to the rate tested. This means that the exams are
based on your job; they are NOT "book tests" wherein you simply read the references and
learn the answers to examination questions. You will need to learn all you can from your
experiences and your study.

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Explain the Selection process for Advancement

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(CNO) determines the number of vacancies available based
on current and prospective losses.;CNO then establishes quotas for each rate based
on these vacancies.;Quotas are used to determine the number of selectees for advancement
in each advancement cycle.;
Process for Selecting
Rank-Ordering Candidates
The selection process is used to rank–order all candidates who (1) are fully qualified and
meet all eligibility requirements for advancement, (2) are capable of performing at the next
higher rate, (3) are recommended for advancement by their commanding officers, and (4)
obtain a minimum passing score on the Navywide advancement–in–rate exam.
The selection process is designed to rank–order all candidates from the MOST qualified to
the LEAST qualified to assist the Navy in selecting the top candidates. Rank–ordering is
based on the whole person concept and is accomplished by using the Final Multiple Score
(FMS).The Whole Person Concept of the Final Multiple Score (FMS)
The Navy Enlisted Advancement System (NEAS) ensures equitable advancement opportunities
for all enlisted personnel by using the FMS to select the most qualified personnel for
advancement. The NEAS considers the "whole person" by calculating performance, experience,
and knowledge into the individual's FMS. Performance is shown in your day–to–
day performance, work ethic, achievements, and so forth, and is documented in your
performance evaluations. Knowledge and experience are reflected on examination performance;
that is, the subject matter tested is based on rating knowledge and experience.
(The examination is NOT a "book test.") FMS results for all candidates are rank–ordered
from top to bottom score. The number of quotas available determine the number of selectees.Passed But Not Advanced (PNA) Points
If you pass the exam, but are not a selectee, you may receive PNA points toward the next
advancement exam cycle. PNA points are automatically included in the FMS for any Ethrough
E-6 candidate who, compared to other candidates taking the same exam, achieved
a relatively high exam score. PNA points are also awarded for candidates who had relatively
high performance mark averages (PMAs) on a previous exam cycle for the same
rate, but were not advanced because of insufficient vacancies. You can receive a maximum
of 3 PNA points for any one advancement exam cycle.

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Explain how to prepare for advancement.

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Professional Development
Three of the most important aspects of your professional development are sustained superior
performance, learning from your rating experiences, and studying for advancement.
Sustained Superior Performance
You can be a top performer among your peers by always performing at your full potential.
To be successful, your performance evaluations must show that you are among the best in
the Navy.
Learning from Your Rating Experiences
In your everyday work, you will have many opportunities to learn more about your rating
and improve your preparation for advancement. For example, rating experiences such as
diagnosing and repairing equipment problems, ordering supplies, preparing reports, logging
information, making adjustments, attending training, presenting training topics, studying an
SOP, reading messages, studying "lessons learned" documentation, reviewing safety
bulletins, reading journals related to your rating, studying technical bulletins, learning from
"the chief," etc. are all valuable experiences from which you should learn. When a publication
comes through your division or workcenter for your review or information, don't just
initial off saying you've seen it; instead, read it to see what's new and how the information
applies to your rating. The bottom line is to pay attention to all experiences and information
about your rating. If you think advancement is just meeting eligibility requirements and
studying, you're wrong!
Studying for Advancement
Here's some good information about studying for advancement:
Rating Bibliography. To help you study, the Navy publishes a Bibliography for your rating.
Your Bibliography lists publications (called references for advancement study purposes)
commonly used in your rating. You should note that these same references are used by
the exam writer for your rating to support exam questions. The references include rate
training manuals (TRAMANs) and nonresident training courses (NRTCs), instructions,
technical manuals, guides, and other publications. In studying for advancement, you
should be sure to study not only the Bibliography for the rate you seek, but also and for all
rates below.
Within–text References. During your study of these references, you will occasionally be
referred to portions of other publications for additional information on a subject; these are
called within–text references. Remember, the references listed in your bibliography and
any within-text references are the same references used by your exam writer to support
advancement–in–rate exams.

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Explain the enlisted performance evaluation system

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The Navy's performance evaluation system was developed as a method for comparing
individual's performance in specific trait areas against set criteria.
The Navy needs an evaluation system for two primary reasons. First, evaluating personal
performance helps us make decisions when selecting the best person for a particular job, a
promotion, additional training, and/or for a commendation. Second, personnel need feedback
on their performance. They need to know how they measure up to established standards.
Additionally, the evaluation system communicates the documented performance to
selection boards.
Navy Regulations require that records be maintained on naval personnel "which reflect
their fitness for the service and performance of duties." The Performance Evaluation system
creates an objective record of performance on which official actions may be based. It
is the primary document for Navy selection board decisions. It is also a valuable tool for
self- improvement, training, and development.