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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 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.
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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AM CAREER PATH
(AW)
Aviation Structural Mechanic - Hydraulics (AM) maintains all aircraft main and auxiliary hydraulic power systems, actuating
subsystems, and landing gear. Responsible for maintenance on the aircraft fuselage (mainframe) wings airfoils, associated fixed
and moveable surfaces and flight controls.
YEARS CAREER AVERAGE COMMISSIONING SEA/SHORE TYPICAL CAREER PATH
OF MILESTONES TIME TO OR OTHER FLOW DEVELOPMENT
SERVICE ADVANCE SPECIAL
PROGRAMS
26-30 AFCM 23.7 Yrs CSEL 36/36 Follow on Shore/Sea Tours
23-26 AFCM 23.7 Yrs CSEL, CMD SCPO, 36 4th Sea Tour
AMCS 20.2 CWO Spec. Recon Billet: Prod/Maint
Team (SRT), Blue LCPO/CSEL/ Dept LCPO
Angels Duty: Squadron/AIMD/Staff
Qualification: SEA
20-23 AFCM 23.7 Yrs CWO, CSEL, Brig 36 3rd Shore Tour
AMCS 20.2 Duty, ECM, Rating Billet: MMCPO/MSCPO/Staff
AMC 17.4 Detailer/Rating LCPO/Production
Specialist LCPO/SEA/SEL/CSEL
Duty: TYCOM/AIMD/NAR
Qualification: SEA
16-20 AMCS 20.2 Yrs MECP, OCS, LDO, 42 3rd Sea Tour
AMC 17.4 CWO, CSEL, RDC, Billet: Maint LCPO/Dept
AM1 9.7 Equal Opportunity LCPO/QA/CSEL
Advisor, Drug and Duty: Squadron/AIMD Afloat
Alcohol Counselor, Qualification: SFF
13-16 AMCS 20.2 Yrs Brig Duty, Instructor 36 2nd Shore Tour
AMC 17.4 Duty Spec. Recon Billet: Instructor/Recruit
AM1 9.7 Team (SRT), Blue Division
Angels CDR/PERS/BUPERS/Staff/
Div/Prod/Maint CPO/SEA/SEL
Duty: Fleet Replacement
Squadron/AIMD/NAR/WING
Inspector/Advisor
Qualification: LCPO/SFF
9-13 AMC 17.4 Yrs 48 2nd Sea Tour
AM1 9.7 Billet: Maint Tech/WC
AM2 4.4 Sup/QA/LPO/DIV LCPO
Duty: Squadron/AIMD Afloat
Qualification:
SFF/EAWS/LPO
6-9 AM1 9.7 Yrs MECP, STA-21, 36 1st Shore Tour
AM2 4.4 Naval Academy, Billet: Maint Tech/NDI
AM3 2.7 NROTC, LDO, RDC, Tech/WC Sup/Instructor/QA
Recruiter, Brig Duty, Duty: NAS/AIMD/NAR
Instructor Duty
1-6 AM2 4.4 Yrs 60 1st Sea Tour
AM3 2.7 Billet: Maint Tech/Plane
Captain/
CDI/Maint Turn Qual
Duty: Squadron/AIMD
Qualification: EAWS
1+/- AMAN 9 Months Recruit Training (8 weeks)/'A'
AMAA School (9 weeks)/'C' School for
Accession aircraft platform or AIMD billet
Training
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AM CAREER PATH
(AW)
Notes:
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AM CAREER PATH
(AW)
NAS Naval Air Station
NATEC Naval Air Technical Data and Engineering Service Command
NATTC Naval Air Technical Training Center
NPC Navy Personnel Command
NROTC Navy Reserve Officer Training Corps
OCS Officer Candidate School
O-Level Organizational Level
OOD Officer of the Deck
PERS Personnel
PMA Program Management Activity
PO Petty Officer
QA Quality Assurance
QAR Quality Assurance Representative
QAS Quality Assurance Supervisor
RDC Recruit Division Commander
SEA Senior Enlisted Academy
SEAOPPDET Sea Operational Detachment
SFF Safe For Flight
SRT Special Reconnaissance Team
STA-21 Seaman To Admiral
VX Air Test and Evaluation Squadron
1. Sea Assignments
Notes regarding Special Reconnaissance Teams (SRT)
o Requires special screening and extensive training
o Enlisted members operate in small detachments maintaining and flying UAV’s
o Maintenance qualifications unique to UAV’s are similar to typical maintenance qualifications
(CDI/CDQAR).
o “Ranked” evaluations or documentation of successful tour is indicative of excellence and
ability to lead and qualify in other platforms of aircraft.
Documentation of utilizing in-rate qualifications
o Collateral Duty Inspector (CDI)
o Quality Assurance Representative (QAR)
At least one warfare pin (AW primary)
At least one command collateral duty (Primary or Alternate)
Should have served as LPO or Assistant LPO
o Production Division
o Quality Assurance
o Maintenance Control
Safe-For-Flight (SFF) Qualification
o SFF qualification is not required for advancement to E-7 but is considered to be the pinnacle
of aviation maintenance qualifications. E-6’s holding the SFF qualification should be given
appropriate consideration for advancement due to the nature of the qualification.
Upper-level qualifications
o APU / High-Power / Low-Power Turn Qualification
Not required but a good indicator of character and ability to operate responsibly
If billeted to a ship, attainment of minimum shipboard quals is prudent. At a minimum, the following
qualifications should be achieved and kept current: 3M (301-306), DC(301-313).
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AM CAREER PATH
(AW)
Watch qualifications onboard: Petty Officer of the Watch, Junior Officer of the Deck (JOOD).
FCPOA active involvement
Sailor 360 Involvement
2. Shore Assignments
Strong consideration for certain successful tours which demonstrate leadership, character, and ability
to communicate effectively.
o RDC / Instructor / Recruiter / PERS / BUPERS
o Attainment of Master Training Specialist (MTS) qualification if eligible
I-Level shore facility
Attainment and utilization of advanced qualifications at the journeyman level
Safe-For-Flight Qualification
o SFF qualification is not required for advancement to E-7 but is considered the pinnacle of
maintenance qualifications. E-6’s holding the SFF qualification should be given appropriate
consideration for advancement due to the nature of the qualification.
Upper-level qualifications
o APU / High-Power / Low-Power Turn Qualification
Not required but a good indicator of character and ability to operate responsibly
FCPOA Involvement
Sailor 360 Involvement
1. Sea Assignments
Notes regarding Special Reconnaissance Teams (SRT)
o Requires special screening and extensive training
o Enlisted members operate in small detachments maintaining and flying UAV’s
o Maintenance qualifications unique to UAV’s are similar to typical maintenance qualifications
(CDI/CDQAR).
o “Ranked” evaluations or documentation of successful tour is indicative of excellence and
ability to lead and qualify in other platforms of aircraft.
At least one warfare pin (AW primary)
Safe for Flight (SFF) Qualification if stationed at the O-Level (Squadron)
o SFF Qualified on at least one aircraft platform if stationed at VX Squadron
At least 12 months in a command role / billet
o Maintenance / Production Control (Desk Chief)
o Division LCPO
o Detachment LCPO
Strong consideration for designation as a Detachment LCPO
o Rescue DETs and DETs for new delivery aircraft do NOT qualify as Detachment LCPO
If assigned to a sea-going vessel, attainment of minimum shipboard quals is prudent. At a minimum,
the following qualifications should be achieved and kept current: 3M (304) and DCCT.
Watch qualifications onboard: Enlisted Section Leader, Officer of the Deck (OOD)
Command Collateral Duty with documented impact
CPOA involvement
Sailor 360 /Initiation involvement (committee lead or alternate / selectee sponsor)
2. Shore Assignments
At least one warfare pin (AW primary)
Staff Duty
o Wing Advisor / Inspector
Strong consideration for certain successful tours which demonstrate leadership, character, and ability
to communicate effectively in and out of community
o RDC / Instructor / Recruiter / PERS / BUPERS
o Attainment of Master Training Specialist (MTS) qualification if eligible
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AM CAREER PATH
(AW)
I-Level shore facility
CPOA involvement
Sailor 360 / Initiation involvement (committee lead or alternate / selectee sponsor)
1. Sea Assignments
Notes regarding Special Reconnaissance Teams (SRT):
o Requires special screening and extensive training
o Enlisted members operate in small detachments maintaining and flying UAV’s
o Maintenance qualifications unique to UAV’s are similar to typical maintenance qualifications
(CDI/CDQAR)
o “Ranked” evaluations or documentation of successful tour is indicative of excellence and
ability to lead and qualify in other platforms of aircraft
The 724B NEC (Maintenance and Material Control Master Chief) is NOT required for advancement to
E9.
770B NEC Maintenance Supervisor
o Schooling required
SEA (required)
Successfully lead a Sea-going detachment
o Rescue DETs and DETs for new delivery aircraft do not qualify as Detachment LCPO
At least 12 months in a command role / billet
o Maintenance / Production Control Supervisor
o Division LCPO at I-Level
o Quality Assurance Supervisor
o Completion of an inspection cycle (AMI / MCI / MPA, etc.)
o SRT LCPO
At least one warfare pin
Senior Enlisted Leader during absence of incumbent
o Not required for advancement however a positive indicator of responsibility, character, and
integrity.
If assigned to a sea-going vessel, attainment of minimum shipboard quals is prudent. At a minimum,
the following qualifications should be achieved and kept current: 3M (304) and DCCT
Watch qualifications onboard: Enlisted Section Leader, Officer of the Deck (OOD)
Command Collateral with documented impact
CPOA involvement and holding a position
Sailor 360 / Initiation involvement (committee lead or alternate / selectee sponsor)
3. Shore Assignments
The 724B NEC (Maintenance and Material Control Master Chief) is NOT required for advancement to
E9.
770B NEC Maintenance Supervisor
o Schooling required
SEA
At least 12 months in a command role / billet
o Maintenance / Production Control Supervisor
o Division LCPO at I-Level
o Quality Assurance Supervisor
o Maintenance Control Supervisor
o Completion of an inspection cycle (AMI / MCI / MPA, etc.)
Staff Duty
o Wing Advisor / CNAF Inspection Team
I-Level shore facility
Strong consideration for certain successful tours which demonstrate leadership, character, and ability
to communicate effectively.
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AM CAREER PATH
(AW)
o RDC / Instructor / Recruiter / PERS / BUPERS
Senior Enlisted Leader during absence of incumbent
o Not required for advancement however a positive indicator of responsibility, character, and
integrity
At least one warfare pin
Command Collateral with documented impact
CPOA involvement and holding a position with documented impact
Sailor 360 / Initiation involvement (committee lead or alternate / selectee sponsor)
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Aviation Structural Mechanic
Airman Recruit to Airman
NAME:
SKILL TRAINING
(Schools, courses and assignments directly related to occupation)
REQUIRED SKILL TRAINING
Course Date
Course Title Course Location CIN/CSE ID
Length Completed
Aviation Structural Mechanic A School NATTC Pensacola, FL C‑603‑0175 45 days
Aviation Structural Mechanic Organizational Strand NATTC Pensacola, FL C‑603‑0176 8 days
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NAVY ENLISTED CLASSIFICATION CODE (NEC) OPPORTUNITIES
Course Date
Course Title Course Location CIN/CSE/ACE ID
Length Completed
762B - Aeronautical Welder (AC/GSE WELD CERT) Various N‑701‑0007 54 days
Lemoore, CA / Oceana,
I50A - A/F-27T-10 Test Stand Operator/Maintainer VA
C‑690‑3212 18 days
Oceana, VA / Lemoore,
I51A - Advance Composite Structural Repair Technician CA
C‑603‑3868 26 days
E28A - C-2/E-2 Systems O Level Initial Maint. Technician Norfolk, VA C‑602‑9476 30 days
E34A - P-3 Systems O Level Initial Maint. Technician Whidbey Island, WA C‑603‑9530 5 days
E38A - F/A-18E/F Systems O Level Initial Maint. Lemoore, CA / Oceana,
VA
C‑603‑9976 30 days
Technician
E39A - F/A-18A/B/C/D Systems O Level Initial Maint. Tech Oceana, VA C‑603‑9973 33 days
E40A - E-6 Systems O Level Initial Maint. Technician Tinker AFB, OK C‑603‑3501 24 days
E41A - H-60 Systems O Level Initial Maint. Technician Various C‑603‑9408 32 days
E09A - Aircraft Aerial Refueling Stores (ARS) Oceana, VA / Lemoore,
CA
C‑602‑3084 5 days
Organizational Career Maintenance Technician
768B - Airborne Mine Countermeasure Systems Career AD/AM C‑601‑9448
Norfolk, VA 51 days
Maintenance (AMCM) Technician (Level I and O) (P/L)
780A - F-35C HYDRAULIC AND STRUCTURAL
SYSTEMS ORGANIZATIONAL MAINTENANCE Eglin, FL C‑603‑0007 59 days
COURSE
E04A - MH-53 AIRFRAMES/HYDRAULIC SYSTEMS
Norfolk, VA C‑603‑9443 40 days
ORGANIZATIONAL MAINTENANCE COURSE
779A - C-9B Systems Organizational Maintenance
Technician
E08A - MQ-4C Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS)
Point Mugu, CA C‑603‑0010 96 days
Organizational Maintenance Technician
E10A - C-40A Systems Organizational Maintenance
R‑603‑5007
Technician
E11A - C-20G Systems Organizational Maintenance
Fort Worth, TX R‑601‑2009 26 days
Technician
E14A - C-130 AFPP Organizational Maintenance Technician Fort Worth, TX R‑600‑3520 33 days
803A - Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Systems
Commercial N/A
Organizational Maintenance Technician
E22A - MQ-8B FIRE SCOUT MECHANICAL
San Diego, CA C‑690‑0037 33 days
TECHNICIAN
769B - C-20A/D Organizational Maintenance Technician Fort Worth, TX R‑601‑2017 19 days
E36A - P-8A BASIC CORE ORGANIZATIONAL
Jacksonville, FL C‑600‑4201 11 days
MAINTENANCE COURSE
JOB DESCRIPTION
Aviation Structural Mechanics (AM) maintain aircraft airframe and structural components flight surfaces and controls hydraulic and pneumatic
control and actuating systems and mechanisms, landing gear systems, visual improvement, fabricate and repair metallic and nonmetallic
materials; maintain aircraft metallic and non-metallic structures including fuselages, fixed and moveable flight surfaces, tail booms, doors,
panels, decks, empennages, and seats (except ejection seats); flight controls and related mechanisms; hydraulic power storage and
distribution systems including main (primary and secondary), auxiliary (utility), and emergency systems; hydraulic actuating subsystems;
landing gear systems including wheels and tires, brakes, and emergency systems; pneumatic power, storage and distribution systems; hoists
and winches, wing and tail fold systems; launch and arresting gear systems; hydraulic component repair and test; and perform aircraft daily,
special, hourly, and conditional inspections.
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PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT (Completed at reporting 60 day Career Development Board)
Date Advanced: Eligible Advancement Date: Number of times up: HYT Date:
CAREER DEVELOPMENT BOARDS: Use OPNAVINST 1040.11(ser) & Career Counselor Handbook NAVPERS 15878
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):
Physical Fitness Test Failure: 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):
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QUALIFICATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS
Completion Date
Sea/Shore General Qualifications
Report Date (If qualification is not required place
Watch Standing Qualifications
N/A in this Block)
Mandatory warfare qualification for enlisted Sailors assigned to designated warfare qualifying commands:
Completion Date
Warfare qualification programs Report Date (If qualification is not required place
N/A in this Block)
Completion Date
Rate Specific/Department Qualifications (Add) Report Date (If qualification is not required place
N/A in this Block)
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CERTIFICATIONS
The following post military occupations are similar to the AM-Aviation Structural Mechanic Rating. For more information about these occupations,
visit NAVY COOL at https://www.cool.navy.mil/usn/.
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Navy COOL: The following certifications and licenses are applicable to the AM-Aviation Structural Mechanic rating. They may require
additional education, training or experience.
Target Date
paygrade Certifying Agency Credential Title Completed
E5 American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT) ASNT Central Certification Program (ACCP)
Professional Level III - Magnetic Particle Testing (MT)
E3 American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT) ASNT Central Certification Program Level II -
Magnetic Particle Testing (ACCP-MT)
E5 American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT) ASNT Central Certification Program Level II - Visual
Testing (ACCP-VT)
E5 American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT) Industrial Radiography Radiation Safety Personnel - X-
Ray (IRSSP-X-Ray)
E4 American Welding Society (AWS) Certified Welder (CW)
E4 Certifying Technical Employee Competence (CertTEC) Aviation Mechanical Assembly Technician
E4 Certifying Technical Employee Competence (CertTEC) Aviation Structures
E7 Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Mechanic (Airframe & Powerplant)
E4 Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Mechanic (Airframe)
E7 International Fluid Power Society (IFPS) Fluid Power Master Technician (MT)
E3 International Fluid Power Society (IFPS) Industrial Hydraulic Mechanic (IHM)
E3 International Fluid Power Society (IFPS) Industrial Hydraulic Technician (IHT)
E4 NACE International Corrosion Technician
E3 National Center for Aerospace & Transportation Foreign Object Elimination (FOE)
Technologies (NCATT)
E7 Professional Evaluation and Certification Board (PECB) ISO 9001 Foundation - Quality Certification
E3 Society for Maintenance and Reliability Professionals Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professionals
(SMRP) (CMRP)
E5 Society for Maintenance and Reliability Professionals Certified Maintenance and Reliability Technician
(SMRP) (CMRT)
E4 SpaceTEC Certified Aerospace Technician -Composites
E4 SpaceTEC Certified Aerospace Technician Core
E4 Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Transportation Worker Identification Credential
(TWIC)
E4 Vibration Institute Certified Vibration Analyst - Category I
E4 Vibration Institute Certified Vibration Analyst - Category II
Visit Navy COOL at https://www.cool.navy.mil/usn/ for additional Credentials that you may qualify to earn; however funding may be limited
to your GI Bill.
UNITED SERVICES MILITARY APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM (USMAP):
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STAY NAVY
REENLIST / EXTEND: Request Chit/Form: Career Waypoints-Reenlistment Approval:
Selective Training and Reenlistment (STAR):
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 obligated service (EAOS) or as extended (SEAOS). 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 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 Obligated Service (SEAOS)/End of Active
Obligated Service (EAOS) applications are created by C-Way at the 18 month from SEAOS/EAOS 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 SEAOS/EAOS with career choice
options of in-rate, conversion, and Selected Reserve. The second review gate occurs from 12 to 9 months from SEAOS/EAOS with career
choice options of conversion and Selected Reserve. From 8 months to 4 months to SEAOS/EAOS 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
SELRES option
Intend to separate
Not eligible
In February 2014, C-Way delivered auto-approval capabilities to provide reenlistment decisions on SEAOS/EAOS 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 E-6, 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
Sailor's 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 Waypoints system.
Additional guidance MILPERSMAN 1160-140, NAVADMIN 231/17, and your Career Counselor
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TRANSFER:
15 Months 12 Months 9 Months 6 Months Orders Received
Career Waypoint Career Waypoint Career Waypoint Accept Orders Screening
For additional assistance in transfer and relocation, go to the Military HOMEFRONT website:
http://www.public.navy.mil/bupers-npc/Pages/default.aspx and visit your Fleet and Family Support Center on base.
SEPARATING/RETIRE:
18 -12 months 6 months 90 days 30 days
Transition GPS MED/DEN Copy of Records Copy of Records
VA/DVA
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 BUPERS Online Account)
Height Weight If Required (Neck Waist Hips (Female) BCA )
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: http://www.navyfitness.org/
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PROFESSIONAL MILITARY EDUCATION
(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
Virtual Education Center (VEC) 877-838-1659 or Visit your overseas Navy College Office.)
Degree Goal
**Various Degree options are available using the Joint Service Transcript Degree Shop/Sailor and Marine Online Academic Advisor
(SMOLAA)**
VOLUNTARY EDUCATION: Links to study guides, exam preparations, and practice tests are located on DANTES website
http://www.dantes.doded.mil/
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E1/E2/E3 REQUIRED NAVY PME:
Course Title Course Location CIN/CSE ID Course Date
Length Completed
Petty Officer Selectee Leadership Course Command CPPD-LEAD-09-001 24 hours
Delivered
Navy Military Training (Life Skills) (Pre-A School Delivery Command A-500-1000 2 days
only) 3 Delivered
Command
Ethics Training Delivered
Required General Military Training Topics For FY 2019 (Delivery determined by command discretion) 1
Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Awareness (SAPR) Command CPPD-GMT-SAPRA-1.0
Delivered
Command
Suicide Prevention Delivered CPPD-GMT-SAP-1.0
Cyber Awareness Challenge MNP DOD-IAA-V16.0
Command
Counterintelligence Awareness and Reporting Delivered/ MNP DOD-CIAR-1.0
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E1/E2/E3 RECOMMENDED NAVY PME:
Course Title Course Location CIN/CSE ID Course Date
Length Completed
Basic Military Requirements (NAVEDTRA 14325) NAVEDTRA 14325
(EDITION 1/1/2002)
Military Requirements for Petty Officer Third and Second NAVEDTRA 14504
Class (EDITION 1/1/2001)
Introductory Enlisted Professional Military Education
(IEPME) Navy E-Learning Military DON/ PME 18 hours
Block 1 Introductory EPME - Introduction Navy E-Learning NWC-IEPME-INTRO-B1 -
Block 2 Introductory EPME - History and Traditions Navy E-Learning NWC-IEPME-INTRO-B2 3 hours
Block 3 Introductory EPME - Enlisted Professionalism Navy E-Learning NWC-IEPME-INTRO-B3 3 hours
Block 4 Introductory EPME - Policy and the Navy Navy E-Learning NWC-IEPME-INTRO-B4 3 hours
Block 5 Introductory EPME - Planning for Operations Navy E-Learning NWC-IEPME-INTRO-B5 3 hours
Block 6 Introductory EPME - Regional and Cultural Navy E-Learning NWC-IEPME-INTRO-B6 3 hours
Awareness
Block 7 Introductory EPME - Technology in the
Maritime Domain Navy E-Learning NWC-IEPME-INTRO-B7 3 hours
Block 8 Introductory EPME - Conclusion Navy E-Learning NWC-IEPME-INTRO-B82 -
College Course/ Foreign Language and
Cultural Awareness Navy E-Learning Culture 45 hours
English 101 College Course 45 hours
English Reading College Course 45 hours
English Writing College Course 45 hours
Math College Course 45 hours
Speech College Course 45 hours
Navy Reserve Fundamentals for Active Duty Course Navy E-Learning NAVRESFOR-NRF-3.0 10 hours
Nutrition Navy E-Learning NMHCI2107V2.1 1 hour
Personal Financial Management Navy E-Learning CPD-PFM-1.0 8 hours
Command
PREVENT Delivered S-501-0150 24 hours
Recommended General Military Training Topics For FY 2019 (Delivery determined by command discretion) 1
Alcohol, Drug, and Tobacco Awareness Command CPPD-GMT-ADTA-1.0
Delivered
Command
Stress Management (Operational Stress Control) Delivered CPPD-GMT-SM-1.0
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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.
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NAVY PROFESSIONAL READING PROGRAM (PRP)
The purpose of the Chief of Naval Operations Professional Reading Program (CNO PRP), maintained by CNO PRP program managers at the
U.S. Naval War College, is to facilitate the professional and personal development of all Sailors. For additional information on the CNO PRP visit
http://navyreading.dodlive.mil/
ESSENTIAL READING
Navy Power (First 5 offerings) Visit http://www.navy.mil/ah_online/cno-readingprogram/navalpower.html for complete list. Completed
Sea Power by Admiral James Stavridis
Toward a New Maritime Strategy by Peter D. Haynes
The Rules Of The Game by Andrew Gordon
Sea Power by Geoffrey Till
Red Star Over The Pacific by Toshi Yoshihara and James R. Holmes
Fast Learning (First 5 offerings) Visit http://www.navy.mil/ah_online/cno-readingprogram/fastlearning.html for complete list. Completed
Democracy by Condoleezza Rice
A World in Disarray by Richard Haass
Our Robots, Ourselves by David A. Mindell
On Writing Well by William Zinsser
The Innovator's Dilemma by Clayton M. Christensen
Navy Team (First 5 offerings) Visit http://www.navy.mil/ah_online/cno-readingprogram/navyteam.html for complete list. Completed
The Accidental Admiral by James Stavridis
Team of Teams by Stanley Mc Chrystal
Navigating the Seven Seas by Melvin G. Williams, Sr. and Melvin G. Williams, Jr.
Leadership on the Line by Ronald A Heifetz and Marty Linsky
A Vietnam Experience by James Stockdale
Partnerships (First 5 offerings) Visit http://www.navy.mil/ah_online/cno-readingprogram/partnernetwork.html for complete list. Completed
Partnerships for the Americas by James Stavridis
The Accidental Superpower by Peter Zeihan
Asia's Cauldron by Robert D. Kaplan
World Order by Henry Kissinger
At Ease by Dwight Eisenhower
Reading, discussing, and understanding the ideas found in the CNO PRP will not only improve our critical thinking skills, but will also help us
become better Sailors, citizens, and most importantly, leaders. This list is not intended to limit professional reading or learning in any way, but
merely to provide easy access to a few of the many titles that will benefit our service.
The Chief of Naval Operations' tenets and Lines of Effort: Strengthening Naval Power at and from the Sea; Achieving Fast Learning at Every
Level; Strengthening Our Navy Team for the Future; and Expanding and Strengthening our Network of Partners. These LOEs have themes
common to all Sailors - Integrity, Accountability, Initiative, and Toughness.
The books are organized by the Lines of Effort, but there are several other categories as well. A Design for Maintaining Maritime Superiority is
included in addition to a section of books - Fundamentals for the Naval Professional - that contains canonical books about warfighting, diplomacy,
and strategy. Many books on both lists are available as e-books through the Navy General Library Program.
The entire list, of over 140 book summaries and additional information is available at http://navyreading.dodlive.mil/
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E1/E2/E3 RECOMMENDED COMMUNITY READING
Title Completed
Aviation Structural Mechanic (AM) NAVEDTRA 14315A
Tools and Their Uses NAVEDTRA 14256A
Basic Military Requirements Manual (BMR) NAVEDTRA 14325
Blueprint Reading and Sketching NAVEDTRA 14040A
Aviation Maintenance Ratings NAVEDTRA 14022
Airman NAVEDTRA 14014A
Fluid Power NAVEDTRA 14105A
Naval Aviation Maintenance Program COMNAVAIRFORINST 4790.2 Series
Engineering Manual Series, Aircraft and Missile Repair (Structural Hardware) NAVAIR 01-1A-8
Organizational, Intermediate And Depot Maintenance (Aviation Hydraulics Manual) NAVAIR 01-1A-17
Organizational, Intermediate And Depot Maintenance (Aviation Hose and Tube Manual) NAVAIR 01-1A-20
Organizational, Intermediate And Depot Maintenance (Aircraft Tires and Tubes) NAVAIR 04-10-506
Cleaning and Corrosion Control, Vols. I-IV NAVAIR 01-1A-509
U.S. Navy Uniform Regulations NAVPERS 15665I
Naval Military Personnel Manual NAVPERS 15560D
Ships' Maintenance and Material Management (3M) Manual NAVSEAINST 4790.8 Series
Navy Safety and Occupational Health (SOH) Program Manuals OPNAVINST 5100.19 / 5100.23 Series
Military Requirements for Petty Officers Third and Second Class NAVEDTRA 14504
Physical Readiness Program OPNAVINST 6110.1J
Military Requirements for Petty Officer First Class NAVEDTRA 14145
Department of the Navy Policy on Sexual Harassment SECNAVINST 5300.26D
Aircraft Wheels NA 04-10-1
Maintenance of Aeronautical Antifriction Bearings NA 01-1A-503
Aerospace Metals - General Data and Usage Factors NA 01-1A-9
General Manual For Structural Repair NA 01-1A-1
General Composite Repair NA 01-1A-21
Aeronautical Equipment Welding NA 01-1A-34
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Aviation Structural Mechanic
Petty Officer Third Class
(Apprentice/Journeyman)
NAME:
SKILL TRAINING
(Schools, courses and assignments directly related to occupation)
REQUIRED SKILL TRAINING
Course Date
Course Title Course Location CIN/CSE ID
Length Completed
Aviation Structural Mechanic A School NATTC Pensacola, FL C‑603‑0175 45 days
Aviation Structural Mechanic Organizational Strand NATTC Pensacola, FL C‑603‑0176 8 days
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NAVY ENLISTED CLASSIFICATION CODE (NEC) OPPORTUNITIES
Course Date
Course Title Course Location CIN/CSE/ACE ID
Length Completed
762B - Aeronautical Welder (AC/GSE WELD CERT) Various N‑701‑0007 54 days
Lemoore, CA / Oceana,
I50A - A/F-27T-10 Test Stand Operator/Maintainer VA
C‑690‑3212 18 days
Oceana, VA / Lemoore,
I51A - Advance Composite Structural Repair Technician CA
C‑603‑3868 26 days
E28A - C-2/E-2 Systems O Level Initial Maint. Technician Norfolk, VA C‑602‑9476 30 days
E34A - P-3 Systems O Level Initial Maint. Technician Whidbey Island, WA C‑603‑9530 5 days
E38A - F/A-18E/F Systems O Level Initial Maint. Lemoore, CA / Oceana,
VA
C‑603‑9976 30 days
Technician
E39A - F/A-18A/B/C/D Systems O Level Initial Maint. Tech Oceana, VA C‑603‑9973 33 days
E40A - E-6 Systems O Level Initial Maint. Technician Tinker AFB, OK C‑603‑3501 24 days
E41A - H-60 Systems O Level Initial Maint. Technician Various C‑603‑9408 32 days
E09A - Aircraft Aerial Refueling Stores (ARS) Oceana, VA / Lemoore,
C‑602‑3084 5 days
Organizational Career Maintenance Technician CA
768B - Airborne Mine Countermeasure Systems Career AD/AM C‑601‑9448
Norfolk, VA 51 days
Maintenance (AMCM) Technician (Level I and O) (P/L)
805A - Navy Instructor Training Course (NITC) Various Locations A‑012‑0077 19 days
780A - F-35C HYDRAULIC AND STRUCTURAL
SYSTEMS ORGANIZATIONAL MAINTENANCE Eglin, FL C‑603‑0007 59 days
COURSE
E04A - MH-53 AIRFRAMES/HYDRAULIC SYSTEMS
Norfolk, VA C‑603‑9443 40 days
ORGANIZATIONAL MAINTENANCE COURSE
779A - C-9B Systems Organizational Maintenance
Technician
E08A - MQ-4C Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS)
Point Mugu, CA C‑603‑0010 96 days
Organizational Maintenance Technician
E10A - C-40A Systems Organizational Maintenance
R‑603‑5007
Technician
E11A - C-20G Systems Organizational Maintenance
Fort Worth, TX R‑601‑2009 26 days
Technician
E14A - C-130 AFPP Organizational Maintenance Technician Fort Worth, TX R‑600‑3520 33 days
803A - Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Systems
Commercial N/A
Organizational Maintenance Technician
Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) External Pilo
E22A - MQ-8B FIRE SCOUT MECHANICAL
San Diego, CA C‑690‑0037 33 days
TECHNICIAN
769B - C-20A/D Organizational Maintenance Technician Fort Worth, TX R‑601‑2017 19 days
E36A - P-8A BASIC CORE ORGANIZATIONAL
Jacksonville, FL C‑600‑4201 11 days
MAINTENANCE COURSE
827A - Rubber and Plastics Worker
832A - Radiac Technician YORKTOWN, VA A‑670‑0020
JOB DESCRIPTION
Aviation Structural Mechanics (AM) maintain aircraft airframe and structural components flight surfaces and controls hydraulic and pneumatic
control and actuating systems and mechanisms, landing gear systems, visual improvement, fabricate and repair metallic and nonmetallic
materials; maintain aircraft metallic and non-metallic structures including fuselages, fixed and moveable flight surfaces, tail booms, doors,
panels, decks, empennages, and seats (except ejection seats); flight controls and related mechanisms; hydraulic power storage and
distribution systems including main (primary and secondary), auxiliary (utility), and emergency systems; hydraulic actuating subsystems;
landing gear systems including wheels and tires, brakes, and emergency systems; pneumatic power, storage and distribution systems; hoists
and winches, wing and tail fold systems; launch and arresting gear systems; hydraulic component repair and test; and perform aircraft daily,
special, hourly, and conditional inspections.
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RECOMMENDED BILLET ASSIGNMENTS
AM’s work in a variety of climates at sea and ashore. They perform their work at sea and in port in controlled and non-controlled climates
and are often called upon to work on flight and hangar decks in various sea states and weather conditions aboard CVN and L class ships.
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PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT (Completed at reporting 60 day Career Development Board)
Date Advanced: Eligible Advancement Date: Number of times up: HYT Date:
CAREER DEVELOPMENT BOARDS: Use OPNAVINST 1040.11(ser) & Career Counselor Handbook NAVPERS 15878
(E4) 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):
Physical Fitness Test Failure: 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):
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RECORD REVIEW CHECKLIST
Review your Official Record to see what documentation, qualifications, etc. may be missing or requiring an update.
This is a great opportunity to meet with your Mentor, Leading Petty Officer or Leading Chief Petty Officer to
understand the importance of keeping your record up-to-date. 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. This is the preferred method of obtaining OMPF
information to eliminate the unnecessary time-lags caused by waiting days or weeks to receive a requested
CD ROM.
2. If Deployed: Click on "Request Record on CD" to order your Official Military Personnel File (OMPF).
This must be accomplished four to six months before a board convenes, which will allow time for delivery
and updating of your record if required.
3. 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-on 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 onto (https://awards.navy.mil/) to review any awards you may qualify for but
were unaware of.
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QUALIFICATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS
Completion Date
Sea/Shore General Qualifications
Report Date (If qualification is not required place
Watch Standing Qualifications
N/A in this Block)
Mandatory warfare qualification for enlisted Sailors assigned to designated warfare qualifying commands:
Completion Date
Warfare qualification programs Report Date (If qualification is not required place
N/A in this Block)
Completion Date
Rate Specific/Department Qualifications (Add) Report Date (If qualification is not required place
N/A in this Block)
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CERTIFICATIONS
The following post military occupations are similar to the AM-Aviation Structural Mechanic Rating. For more information about these occupations,
visit NAVY COOL at https://www.cool.navy.mil/usn/.
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Navy COOL: The following certifications and licenses are applicable to the AM-Aviation Structural Mechanic rating. They may require
additional education, training or experience.
Target Date
paygrade Certifying Agency Credential Title Completed
E5 American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT) ASNT Central Certification Program (ACCP)
Professional Level III - Magnetic Particle Testing (MT)
E3 American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT) ASNT Central Certification Program Level II -
Magnetic Particle Testing (ACCP-MT)
E5 American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT) ASNT Central Certification Program Level II - Visual
Testing (ACCP-VT)
E5 American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT) Industrial Radiography Radiation Safety Personnel - X-
Ray (IRSSP-X-Ray)
E4 American Welding Society (AWS) Certified Welder (CW)
E4 Certifying Technical Employee Competence (CertTEC) Aviation Mechanical Assembly Technician
E4 Certifying Technical Employee Competence (CertTEC) Aviation Structures
E7 Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Mechanic (Airframe & Powerplant)
E4 Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Mechanic (Airframe)
E7 International Fluid Power Society (IFPS) Fluid Power Master Technician (MT)
E3 International Fluid Power Society (IFPS) Industrial Hydraulic Mechanic (IHM)
E3 International Fluid Power Society (IFPS) Industrial Hydraulic Technician (IHT)
E4 NACE International Corrosion Technician
E3 National Center for Aerospace & Transportation Foreign Object Elimination (FOE)
Technologies (NCATT)
E7 Professional Evaluation and Certification Board (PECB) ISO 9001 Foundation - Quality Certification
E3 Society for Maintenance and Reliability Professionals Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professionals
(SMRP) (CMRP)
E5 Society for Maintenance and Reliability Professionals Certified Maintenance and Reliability Technician
(SMRP) (CMRT)
E4 SpaceTEC Certified Aerospace Technician -Composites
E4 SpaceTEC Certified Aerospace Technician Core
E4 Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Transportation Worker Identification Credential
(TWIC)
E4 Vibration Institute Certified Vibration Analyst - Category I
E4 Vibration Institute Certified Vibration Analyst - Category II
Visit Navy COOL at https://www.cool.navy.mil/usn/ for additional Credentials that you may qualify to earn; however funding may be limited
to your GI Bill.
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Leader Credentialing: The following certifications and licenses are applicable to enlisted Leaders (E-4 and above). They may require
additional education, training or experience.
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STAY NAVY
REENLIST / EXTEND: Request Chit/Form: Career Waypoints-Reenlistment Approval:
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 obligated service (EAOS) or as extended (SEAOS). 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 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 Obligated Service (SEAOS)/End of Active
Obligated Service (EAOS) applications are created by C-Way at the 18 month from SEAOS/EAOS 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 SEAOS/EAOS with career choice
options of in-rate, conversion, and Selected Reserve. The second review gate occurs from 12 to 9 months from SEAOS/EAOS with career
choice options of conversion and Selected Reserve. From 8 months to 4 months to SEAOS/EAOS 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
SELRES option
Intend to separate
Not eligible
In February 2014, C-Way delivered auto-approval capabilities to provide reenlistment decisions on SEAOS/EAOS 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 E-6, 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
Sailor's 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 Waypoints system.
Additional guidance MILPERSMAN 1160-140, NAVADMIN 231/17, and your Career Counselor
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TRANSFER:
15 Months 12 Months 9 Months 6 Months Orders Received
Career Waypoint Career Waypoint Career Waypoint Accept Orders Screening
For additional assistance in transfer and relocation, go to the Military HOMEFRONT website:
http://www.public.navy.mil/bupers-npc/Pages/default.aspx and visit your Fleet and Family Support Center on base.
SEPARATING/RETIRE:
18 -12 months 6 months 90 days 30 days
Transition GPS MED/DEN Copy of Records Copy of Records
VA/DVA
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 BUPERS Online Account)
Height Weight If Required (Neck Waist Hips (Female) BCA )
Overall Score /
List date (if) any PRT/BCA failure(s) over the last 5 years /
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PROFESSIONAL MILITARY EDUCATION
(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
Virtual Education Center (VEC) 877-838-1659 or Visit your overseas Navy College Office.)
Degree Goal
**Various Degree options are available using the Joint Service Transcript Degree Shop/Sailor and Marine Online Academic Advisor
(SMOLAA)**
VOLUNTARY EDUCATION: Links to study guides, exam preparations, and practice tests are located on DANTES website
http://www.dantes.doded.mil/
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E4 REQUIRED NAVY PME:
Course Title Course Location CIN/CSE ID Course Date
Length Completed
Petty Officer Second Class Selectee Leadership Course - Command CPPD-LEAD-09-002 16 hours
Phase One Delivered
Petty Officer Second Class Selectee Leadership Course - Command
Phase Two Delivered CPPD-LEAD-09-002 10 hours
Command
Ethics Training
Delivered
Required General Military Training Topics For FY 2019 (Delivery determined by command discretion) 1
Command
Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Awareness (SAPR) CPPD-GMT-SAPRA-1.0
Delivered
Suicide Prevention Command CPPD-GMT-SAP-1.0
Delivered
Cyber Awareness Challenge MNP DOD-IAA-V16.0
Command
Counterintelligence Awareness and Reporting DOD-CIAR-1.0
Delivered/ MNP
Command
Antiterrorism Level I Awareness CENSECFOR-AT-010-1.0
Delivered/ MNP
Department of the Navy Annual Privacy Training2 Command DON-PRIV-1.0
Delivered/ MNP
1 - Verify GMT topics on MNP GMT web page.
2 - Only required bi-annually.
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E4 RECOMMENDED NAVY PME:
Course Date
Course Title Course Location CIN/CSE ID
Length Completed
Command
Leadership Core Continuum (LCC) CPPD10-LCC (Series) 6 hours
Delivered
Military Requirements for Petty Officer Third and Second
NAVEDTRA 14504
Class (EDITION 1/1/2001)
Introductory Enlisted Professional Military Education Navy E-Learning Military DON/ PME 18 hours
(IEPME)
Block 1 Introductory EPME - Introduction Navy E-Learning NWC-IEPME-INTRO-B1 -
Block 2 Introductory EPME - History and Traditions Navy E-Learning NWC-IEPME-INTRO-B2 3 hours
Block 3 Introductory EPME - Enlisted Professionalism Navy E-Learning NWC-IEPME-INTRO-B3 3 hours
Block 4 Introductory EPME - Policy and the Navy Navy E-Learning NWC-IEPME-INTRO-B4 3 hours
Block 5 Introductory EPME - Planning for Operations Navy E-Learning NWC-IEPME-INTRO-B5 3 hours
Block 6 Introductory EPME - Regional and Cultural Navy E-Learning NWC-IEPME-INTRO-B6 3 hours
Awareness
Block 7 Introductory EPME - Technology in the
Maritime Domain Navy E-Learning NWC-IEPME-INTRO-B7 3 hours
Block 8 Introductory EPME - Conclusion Navy E-Learning NWC-IEPME-INTRO-B82 -
College Course/ Foreign Language and
Cultural Awareness 45 hours
Navy E-Learning Culture
English 101 College Course 45 hours
English Reading College Course 45 hours
English Writing College Course 45 hours
Math College Course 45 hours
Speech College Course 45 hours
Navy Reserve Fundamentals for Active Duty Course Navy E-Learning NAVRESFOR-NRF-3.0 10 hours
Nutrition Navy E-Learning NMHCI2107V2.1 1 hour
Personal Financial Management Navy E-Learning CPD-PFM-1.0 8 hours
Command
PREVENT S-501-0150 24 hours
Delivered
Recommended General Military Training Topics For FY 2019 (Delivery determined by command discretion) 1
Command
Alcohol, Drug, and Tobacco Awareness CPPD-GMT-ADTA-1.0
Delivered
Stress Management (Operational Stress Control) Command CPPD-GMT-SM-1.0
Delivered
Command
Domestic Violence Prevention and Reporting Delivered CPPD-GMT-DV-1.1
Command
Sexual Health and Responsibility CPPD-GMT-SHR-1.0
Delivered
Command
Hazing Policy and Prevention CPPD-GMT-HPP-1.0
Delivered
Personal Financial Management Command CPPD-GMT-PFM16-1.0
Delivered
Command
Operational Risk Management (ORM) Delivered CPPD-GMT-ORM-1.0
Command
Energy Policy OPNAV-GMTE-1.0
Delivered
Equal Opportunity/Sexual Harassment/Grievance Command
CPPD-GMT-EOSH-1.0
Procedures Delivered
Combating Trafficking in Persons General Awareness Command DOD-CTIP-2.0
Delivered/ MNP
Command
Records Management Delivered/ MNP DOR-RM-010-1.1
Command NAVIFOR-FEWC-EMW-
Electromagnetic Warfare
Delivered/ MNP 01.01
Operations Security Command NIOC-USOPSEC-2.0
Delivered/ MNP
1 - Verify GMT topics on MNP GMT web page.
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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.
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NAVY PROFESSIONAL READING PROGRAM (PRP)
The purpose of the Chief of Naval Operations Professional Reading Program (CNO PRP), maintained by CNO PRP program managers at the
U.S. Naval War College, is to facilitate the professional and personal development of all Sailors. For additional information on the CNO PRP visit
http://navyreading.dodlive.mil/
ESSENTIAL READING
Navy Power (First 5 offerings) Visit http://www.navy.mil/ah_online/cno-readingprogram/navalpower.html for complete list. Completed
Sea Power by Admiral James Stavridis
Toward a New Maritime Strategy by Peter D. Haynes
The Rules Of The Game by Andrew Gordon
Sea Power by Geoffrey Till
Red Star Over The Pacific by Toshi Yoshihara and James R. Holmes
Fast Learning (First 5 offerings) Visit http://www.navy.mil/ah_online/cno-readingprogram/fastlearning.html for complete list. Completed
Democracy by Condoleezza Rice
A World in Disarray by Richard Haass
Our Robots, Ourselves by David A. Mindell
On Writing Well by William Zinsser
The Innovator's Dilemma by Clayton M. Christensen
Navy Team (First 5 offerings) Visit http://www.navy.mil/ah_online/cno-readingprogram/navyteam.html for complete list. Completed
The Accidental Admiral by James Stavridis
Team of Teams by Stanley Mc Chrystal
Navigating the Seven Seas by Melvin G. Williams, Sr. and Melvin G. Williams, Jr.
Leadership on the Line by Ronald A Heifetz and Marty Linsky
A Vietnam Experience by James Stockdale
Partnerships (First 5 offerings) Visit http://www.navy.mil/ah_online/cno-readingprogram/partnernetwork.html for complete list. Completed
Partnerships for the Americas by James Stavridis
The Accidental Superpower by Peter Zeihan
Asia's Cauldron by Robert D. Kaplan
World Order by Henry Kissinger
At Ease by Dwight Eisenhower
Reading, discussing, and understanding the ideas found in the CNO PRP will not only improve our critical thinking skills, but will also help us
become better Sailors, citizens, and most importantly, leaders. This list is not intended to limit professional reading or learning in any way, but
merely to provide easy access to a few of the many titles that will benefit our service.
The Chief of Naval Operations' tenets and Lines of Effort: Strengthening Naval Power at and from the Sea; Achieving Fast Learning at Every
Level; Strengthening Our Navy Team for the Future; and Expanding and Strengthening our Network of Partners. These LOEs have themes
common to all Sailors - Integrity, Accountability, Initiative, and Toughness.
The books are organized by the Lines of Effort, but there are several other categories as well. A Design for Maintaining Maritime Superiority is
included in addition to a section of books - Fundamentals for the Naval Professional - that contains canonical books about warfighting, diplomacy,
and strategy. Many books on both lists are available as e-books through the Navy General Library Program.
The entire list, of over 140 book summaries and additional information is available at http://navyreading.dodlive.mil/
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E4 RECOMMENDED COMMUNITY READING
Title Completed
Aviation Structural Mechanic (AM) NAVEDTRA 14315A
Tools and Their Uses NAVEDTRA 14256A
Basic Military Requirements Manual (BMR) NAVEDTRA 14325
Blueprint Reading and Sketching NAVEDTRA 14040A
Aviation Maintenance Ratings NAVEDTRA 14022
Airman NAVEDTRA 14014A
Fluid Power NAVEDTRA 14105A
Naval Aviation Maintenance Program COMNAVAIRFORINST 4790.2 Series
Engineering Manual Series, Aircraft and Missile Repair (Structural Hardware) NAVAIR 01-1A-8
Organizational, Intermediate And Depot Maintenance (Aviation Hydraulics Manual) NAVAIR 01-1A-17
Organizational, Intermediate And Depot Maintenance (Aviation Hose and Tube Manual) NAVAIR 01-1A-20
Organizational, Intermediate And Depot Maintenance (Aircraft Tires and Tubes) NAVAIR 04-10-506
Cleaning and Corrosion Control, Vols. I-IV NAVAIR 01-1A-509
U.S. Navy Uniform Regulations NAVPERS 15665I
Naval Military Personnel Manual NAVPERS 15560D
Ships' Maintenance and Material Management (3M) Manual NAVSEAINST 4790.8 Series
Navy Safety and Occupational Health (SOH) Program Manuals OPNAVINST 5100.19 / 5100.23 Series
Military Requirements for Petty Officers Third and Second Class NAVEDTRA 14504
Physical Readiness Program OPNAVINST 6110.1J
Standard Organization and Regulations of the U.S. Navy (SORM) OPNAVINST 3120.32 Series
Enlisted to Officer Commissioning Programs Application Administrative Manual OPNAVINST 1420.1B
Navy Performance Evaluation System BUPERSINST 1610.10C
Work Center Supervisor Leadership Course Student Guide A-500-0102
Personal Financial Management (PFM) Education, Training And Counseling Program OPNAVINST 1740.5A
Aircraft Wheels NA 04-10-1
Maintenance of Aeronautical Antifriction Bearings NA 01-1A-503
Aerospace Metals - General Data and Usage Factors NA 01-1A-9
General Manual For Structural Repair NA 01-1A-1
General Composite Repair NA 01-1A-21
Nondestructive Inspective Methods NAVAIR 01-1A-16-1 & 2
Aeronautical Equipment Welding NA 01-1A-34
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Aviation Structural Mechanic
Petty Officer Second Class
(Journeyman)
NAME:
SKILL TRAINING
(Schools, courses and assignments directly related to occupation)
REQUIRED SKILL TRAINING
Course Date
Course Title Course Location CIN/CSE ID
Length Completed
None
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Course Date
Course Title Course Location CIN/CSE/ACE ID
Length Completed
768B - Airborne Mine Countermeasure Systems Career AD/AM C‑601‑9448
Norfolk, VA 51 days
Maintenance (AMCM) Technician (Level I and O) (P/L)
E17A - P-8A AIRFRAME/HYDRAULIC SYSTEMS
Jacksonville, FL C‑603‑4201 40 days
ORGANIZATIONAL MAINTENANCE COURSE
805A - Navy Instructor Training Course (NITC) Various Locations A‑012‑0077 19 days
780A - F-35C HYDRAULIC AND STRUCTURAL
SYSTEMS ORGANIZATIONAL MAINTENANCE Eglin, FL C‑603‑0007 59 days
COURSE
E04A - MH-53 AIRFRAMES/HYDRAULIC SYSTEMS
Norfolk, VA C‑603‑9443 40 days
ORGANIZATIONAL MAINTENANCE COURSE
802R - Navy Recruiting District (NRD) Recruiter/Classifier Pensacola, FL S‑501‑0031 26 days
D‑555‑0026 /
792A - Support Equipment Asset Manager Various 19 days
E‑555‑0026
779A - C-9B Systems Organizational Maintenance
Technician
E08A - MQ-4C Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS)
Point Mugu, CA C‑603‑0010 96 days
Organizational Maintenance Technician
E10A - C-40A Systems Organizational Maintenance
R‑603‑5007
Technician
E11A - C-20G Systems Organizational Maintenance
Fort Worth, TX R‑601‑2009 26 days
Technician
E14A - C-130 AFPP Organizational Maintenance Technician Fort Worth, TX R‑600‑3520 33 days
803A - Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Systems
Commercial N/A
Organizational Maintenance Technician
700A - Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) External Pilot Commercial N/A
701A - Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Internal Pilot Commercial N/A
702A - Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Payload Operator Commercial N/A
E22A - MQ-8B FIRE SCOUT MECHANICAL
San Diego, CA C‑690‑0037 33 days
TECHNICIAN
769B - C-20A/D Organizational Maintenance Technician Fort Worth, TX R‑601‑2017 19 days
8RDC - Recruit/Assistant Recruit Company
Great Lakes, IL A‑012‑0037 13 weeks
Commander/Recruit Instructor
825A - Safety Technician
827A - Rubber and Plastics Worker
828A - Continuous Process Improvement Core Black Belt Various B‑557‑3005 19 days
829A - Locksmith NAVSUPPU Wash, DC 14 days
832A - Radiac Technician YORKTOWN, VA A‑670‑0020
JOB DESCRIPTION
Aviation Structural Mechanics (AM) maintain aircraft airframe and structural components flight surfaces and controls hydraulic and pneumatic
control and actuating systems and mechanisms, landing gear systems, visual improvement, fabricate and repair metallic and nonmetallic
materials; supervise operation of airframe work centers; maintain aircraft metallic and non-metallic structures including fuselages, fixed and
moveable flight surfaces, tail booms, doors, panels, decks, empennages, and seats (except ejection seats); flight controls and related
mechanisms; hydraulic power storage and distribution systems including main (primary and secondary), auxiliary (utility), and emergency
systems; hydraulic actuating subsystems; landing gear systems including wheels and tires, brakes, and emergency systems; pneumatic power,
storage and distribution systems; hoists and winches, wing and tail fold systems; launch and arresting gear systems; hydraulic component
repair and test; and perform aircraft daily, special, hourly, and conditional inspections.
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PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT (Completed at reporting 60 day Career Development Board)
Date Advanced: Eligible Advancement Date: Number of times up: HYT Date:
CAREER DEVELOPMENT BOARDS: Use OPNAVINST 1040.11(ser) & Career Counselor Handbook NAVPERS 15878
(E5) 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):
Physical Fitness Test Failure: 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):
Medical Enlisted Commissioning Program (MECP): Medical Service Corps In-service Procurement:
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RECORD REVIEW CHECKLIST
Review your Official Record to see what documentation, qualifications, etc. may be missing or requiring an update.
This is a great opportunity to meet with your Mentor, Leading Petty Officer or Leading Chief Petty Officer to
understand the importance of keeping your record up-to-date. 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. This is the preferred method of obtaining OMPF
information to eliminate the unnecessary time-lags caused by waiting days or weeks to receive a requested
CD ROM.
2. If Deployed: Click on "Request Record on CD" to order your Official Military Personnel File (OMPF).
This must be accomplished four to six months before a board convenes, which will allow time for delivery
and updating of your record if required.
3. 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-on 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 onto (https://awards.navy.mil/) to review any awards you may qualify for but
were unaware of.
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QUALIFICATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS
Completion Date
Sea/Shore General Qualifications
Report Date (If qualification is not required place
Watch Standing Qualifications
N/A in this Block)
Mandatory warfare qualification for enlisted Sailors assigned to designated warfare qualifying commands:
Completion Date
Warfare qualification programs Report Date (If qualification is not required place
N/A in this Block)
Completion Date
Rate Specific/Department Qualifications (Add) Report Date (If qualification is not required place
N/A in this Block)
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CERTIFICATIONS
The following post military occupations are similar to the AM-Aviation Structural Mechanic Rating. For more information about these occupations,
visit NAVY COOL at https://www.cool.navy.mil/usn/.
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Navy COOL: The following certifications and licenses are applicable to the AM-Aviation Structural Mechanic rating. They may require
additional education, training or experience.
Target Date
paygrade Certifying Agency Credential Title Completed
E5 American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT) ASNT Central Certification Program (ACCP)
Professional Level III - Magnetic Particle Testing (MT)
E3 American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT) ASNT Central Certification Program Level II -
Magnetic Particle Testing (ACCP-MT)
E5 American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT) ASNT Central Certification Program Level II - Visual
Testing (ACCP-VT)
E5 American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT) Industrial Radiography Radiation Safety Personnel - X-
Ray (IRSSP-X-Ray)
E4 American Welding Society (AWS) Certified Welder (CW)
E4 Certifying Technical Employee Competence (CertTEC) Aviation Mechanical Assembly Technician
E4 Certifying Technical Employee Competence (CertTEC) Aviation Structures
E7 Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Mechanic (Airframe & Powerplant)
E4 Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Mechanic (Airframe)
E7 International Fluid Power Society (IFPS) Fluid Power Master Technician (MT)
E3 International Fluid Power Society (IFPS) Industrial Hydraulic Mechanic (IHM)
E3 International Fluid Power Society (IFPS) Industrial Hydraulic Technician (IHT)
E4 NACE International Corrosion Technician
E3 National Center for Aerospace & Transportation Foreign Object Elimination (FOE)
Technologies (NCATT)
E7 Professional Evaluation and Certification Board (PECB) ISO 9001 Foundation - Quality Certification
E3 Society for Maintenance and Reliability Professionals Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professionals
(SMRP) (CMRP)
E5 Society for Maintenance and Reliability Professionals Certified Maintenance and Reliability Technician
(SMRP) (CMRT)
E4 SpaceTEC Certified Aerospace Technician -Composites
E4 SpaceTEC Certified Aerospace Technician Core
E4 Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Transportation Worker Identification Credential
(TWIC)
E4 Vibration Institute Certified Vibration Analyst - Category I
E4 Vibration Institute Certified Vibration Analyst - Category II
Visit Navy COOL at https://www.cool.navy.mil/usn/ for additional Credentials that you may qualify to earn; however funding may be limited
to your GI Bill.
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Leader Credentialing: The following certifications and licenses are applicable to enlisted Leaders (E-4 and above). They may require
additional education, training or experience.
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STAY NAVY
REENLIST / EXTEND: Request Chit/Form: Career Waypoints-Reenlistment Approval:
Selective Training and Reenlistment (STAR):
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 obligated service (EAOS) or as extended (SEAOS). 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 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 Obligated Service (SEAOS)/End of Active
Obligated Service (EAOS) applications are created by C-Way at the 18 month from SEAOS/EAOS 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 SEAOS/EAOS with career choice
options of in-rate, conversion, and Selected Reserve. The second review gate occurs from 12 to 9 months from SEAOS/EAOS with career
choice options of conversion and Selected Reserve. From 8 months to 4 months to SEAOS/EAOS 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
SELRES option
Intend to separate
Not eligible
In February 2014, C-Way delivered auto-approval capabilities to provide reenlistment decisions on SEAOS/EAOS 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 E-6, 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
Sailor's 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 Waypoints system.
Additional guidance MILPERSMAN 1160-140, NAVADMIN 231/17, and your Career Counselor
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TRANSFER:
15 Months 12 Months 9 Months 6 Months Orders Received
Career Waypoint Career Waypoint Career Waypoint Accept Orders Screening
For additional assistance in transfer and relocation, go to the Military HOMEFRONT website:
http://www.public.navy.mil/bupers-npc/Pages/default.aspx and visit your Fleet and Family Support Center on base.
SEPARATING/RETIRE:
18 -12 months 6 months 90 days 30 days
Transition GPS MED/DEN Copy of Records Copy of Records
VA/DVA
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 BUPERS Online Account)
Height Weight If Required (Neck Waist Hips (Female) BCA )
List date (if) any PRT/BCA failure(s) over the last 5 years /
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PROFESSIONAL MILITARY EDUCATION
(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
Virtual Education Center (VEC) 877-838-1659 or Visit your overseas Navy College Office.)
Degree Goal
**Various Degree options are available using the Joint Service Transcript Degree Shop/Sailor and Marine Online Academic Advisor
(SMOLAA)**
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E5 REQUIRED NAVY PME:
Course Title Course Location CIN/CSE ID Course Date
Length Completed
Petty Officer First Class Selectee Leadership Course - Command CPPD-LEAD09-003 16 hours
Phase One Delivered
Petty Officer First Class Selectee Leadership Course - Command CPPD-LEAD09-003
Phase Two (Frocked E-6) Delivered
ADAMS for Supervisors Various Locations S-501-0120 8 hours
Ethics Training Command
Delivered
Required General Military Training Topics For FY 2019 (Delivery determined by command discretion) 1
Command
Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Awareness (SAPR) Delivered CPPD-GMT-SAPRA-1.0
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E5 RECOMMENDED NAVY PME:
Course Title Course Location CIN/CSE ID Course Date
Length Completed
Leadership Core Continuum (LCC) Command CPPD10-LCC (Series) 6 hours
Delivered
Military Requirements for Petty Officer First Class
(EDITION 1/1/1991) NAVEDTRA 14145
Basic Enlisted Professional Military Education (BEPME) Navy E-Learning Military DON/ PME 20 hours
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 Navy E-Learning NWC-EPME-BASIC-B6
Awareness
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 hours
Nutrition Navy E-Learning NMHCI2107V2.1 1 hour
College Course/ Foreign Language and
Culture Navy E-Learning Culture 45 hours
Communication College Course 45 hours
English 101 College Course 45 hours
English Reading College Course 45 hours
English Writing College Course 45 hours
Geography College Course 45 hours
History College Course 45 hours
Humanities College Course 45 hours
Language and Literature Study Guides College Course 45 hours
Math College Course 45 hours
Physical Sciences College Course 45 hours
Social Sciences College Course 45 hours
Recommended General Military Training Topics For FY 2019 (Delivery determined by command discretion) 1
Alcohol, Drug, and Tobacco Awareness Command CPPD-GMT-ADTA-1.0
Delivered
Command
Stress Management (Operational Stress Control) Delivered CPPD-GMT-SM-1.0
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NAVY PROFESSIONAL READING PROGRAM (PRP)
The purpose of the Chief of Naval Operations Professional Reading Program (CNO PRP), maintained by CNO PRP program managers at the
U.S. Naval War College, is to facilitate the professional and personal development of all Sailors. For additional information on the CNO PRP visit
http://navyreading.dodlive.mil/
ESSENTIAL READING
Navy Power (First 5 offerings) Visit http://www.navy.mil/ah_online/cno-readingprogram/navalpower.html for complete list. Completed
Sea Power by Admiral James Stavridis
Toward a New Maritime Strategy by Peter D. Haynes
The Rules Of The Game by Andrew Gordon
Sea Power by Geoffrey Till
Red Star Over The Pacific by Toshi Yoshihara and James R. Holmes
Fast Learning (First 5 offerings) Visit http://www.navy.mil/ah_online/cno-readingprogram/fastlearning.html for complete list. Completed
Democracy by Condoleezza Rice
A World in Disarray by Richard Haass
Our Robots, Ourselves by David A. Mindell
On Writing Well by William Zinsser
The Innovator's Dilemma by Clayton M. Christensen
Navy Team (First 5 offerings) Visit http://www.navy.mil/ah_online/cno-readingprogram/navyteam.html for complete list. Completed
The Accidental Admiral by James Stavridis
Team of Teams by Stanley Mc Chrystal
Navigating the Seven Seas by Melvin G. Williams, Sr. and Melvin G. Williams, Jr.
Leadership on the Line by Ronald A Heifetz and Marty Linsky
A Vietnam Experience by James Stockdale
Partnerships (First 5 offerings) Visit http://www.navy.mil/ah_online/cno-readingprogram/partnernetwork.html for complete list. Completed
Partnerships for the Americas by James Stavridis
The Accidental Superpower by Peter Zeihan
Asia's Cauldron by Robert D. Kaplan
World Order by Henry Kissinger
At Ease by Dwight Eisenhower
Reading, discussing, and understanding the ideas found in the CNO PRP will not only improve our critical thinking skills, but will also help us
become better Sailors, citizens, and most importantly, leaders. This list is not intended to limit professional reading or learning in any way, but
merely to provide easy access to a few of the many titles that will benefit our service.
The Chief of Naval Operations' tenets and Lines of Effort: Strengthening Naval Power at and from the Sea; Achieving Fast Learning at Every
Level; Strengthening Our Navy Team for the Future; and Expanding and Strengthening our Network of Partners. These LOEs have themes
common to all Sailors - Integrity, Accountability, Initiative, and Toughness.
The books are organized by the Lines of Effort, but there are several other categories as well. A Design for Maintaining Maritime Superiority is
included in addition to a section of books - Fundamentals for the Naval Professional - that contains canonical books about warfighting, diplomacy,
and strategy. Many books on both lists are available as e-books through the Navy General Library Program.
The entire list, of over 140 book summaries and additional information is available at http://navyreading.dodlive.mil/
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E5 RECOMMENDED COMMUNITY READING
Title Completed
Aviation Structural Mechanic (AM) NAVEDTRA 14315A
Tools and Their Uses NAVEDTRA 14256A
Basic Military Requirements Manual (BMR) NAVEDTRA 14325
Blueprint Reading and Sketching NAVEDTRA 14040A
Military Requirements for Petty Officer First Class NAVEDTRA 14145
Military Requirements for Petty Officers Third and Second Class NAVEDTRA 14504
Aviation Maintenance Ratings NAVEDTRA 14022
Airman NAVEDTRA 14014A
Fluid Power NAVEDTRA 14105A
Naval Aviation Maintenance Program COMNAVAIRFORINST 4790.2 Series
Engineering Manual Series, Aircraft and Missile Repair (Structural Hardware) NAVAIR 01-1A-8
Organizational, Intermediate And Depot Maintenance (Aviation Hydraulics Manual) NAVAIR 01-1A-17
Organizational, Intermediate And Depot Maintenance (Aviation Hose and Tube Manual) NAVAIR 01-1A-20
Organizational, Intermediate And Depot Maintenance (Aircraft Tires and Tubes) NAVAIR 04-10-506
Cleaning and Corrosion Control, Vols. I-IV NAVAIR 01-1A-509
U.S. Navy Uniform Regulations NAVPERS 15665I
Naval Military Personnel Manual NAVPERS 15560D
Ships' Maintenance and Material Management (3M) Manual NAVSEAINST 4790.8 Series
Navy Safety and Occupational Health (SOH) Program Manuals OPNAVINST 5100.19 / 5100.23 Series
Physical Readiness Program OPNAVINST 6110.1J
Enlisted to Officer Commissioning Programs Application Administrative Manual OPNAVINST 1420.1B
Navy Performance Evaluation System BUPERSINST 1610.10C
Work Center Supervisor Leadership Course Student Guide A-500-0102
Leading Petty Officer Leadership Course Student Guide A-500-0101
Department of the Navy Policy on Sexual Harassment SECNAVINST 5300.26D
Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention and Control OPNAVINST 5350.4D
Navy Fraternization Policy OPNAVINST 5370.2 Series
Standard Organization and Regulations of the U.S. Navy (SORM) OPNAVINST 3120.32 Series
Aircraft Wheels NA 04-10-1
Maintenance of Aeronautical Antifriction Bearings NA 01-1A-503
Aerospace Metals - General Data and Usage Factors NA 01-1A-9
General Manual For Structural Repair NA 01-1A-1
General Composite Repair NA 01-1A-21
Nondestructive Inspective Methods NAVAIR 01-1A-16-1 & 2
Aeronautical Equipment Welding NA 01-1A-34
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Aviation Structural Mechanic
Petty Officer First Class
(Journeyman/Master)
NAME:
SKILL TRAINING
(Schools, courses and assignments directly related to occupation)
REQUIRED SKILL TRAINING
Course Date
Course Title Course Location CIN/CSE ID
Length Completed
None
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Course Date
Course Title Course Location CIN/CSE/ACE ID
Length Completed
768B - Airborne Mine Countermeasure Systems Career AD/AM C‑601‑9448
Norfolk, VA 51 days
Maintenance (AMCM) Technician (Level I and O) (P/L)
E17A - P-8A AIRFRAME/HYDRAULIC SYSTEMS
Jacksonville, FL C‑603‑4201 40 days
ORGANIZATIONAL MAINTENANCE COURSE
805A - Navy Instructor Training Course (NITC) Various Locations A‑012‑0077 19 days
780A - F-35C HYDRAULIC AND STRUCTURAL
SYSTEMS ORGANIZATIONAL MAINTENANCE Eglin, FL C‑603‑0007 59 days
COURSE
E04A - MH-53 AIRFRAMES/HYDRAULIC SYSTEMS
Norfolk, VA C‑603‑9443 40 days
ORGANIZATIONAL MAINTENANCE COURSE
803R - Enlisted Navy Recruiting Orientation/Recruiter
Pensacola, FL S‑501‑0020 33 days
Canvasser
802R - Navy Recruiting District (NRD) Recruiter/Classifier Pensacola, FL S‑501‑0031 26 days
803R - Officer Recruiter Pensacola, FL S‑7C‑2414 3 weeks
Norfolk, VA and San
806R - Career Information Program Advisor Diego, CA
A‑501‑0011 26 days
D‑555‑0026 /
792A - Support Equipment Asset Manager Various 19 days
E‑555‑0026
807R - Reserve Career Information Program Advisor New Orleans, LA R‑501‑0005 12 days
800R - Career Recruiting Force Academy (CRFA) NAS Pensacola Fl S‑501‑0006 6 weeks
802R - Classification Interviewer Pensacola, FL S‑501‑0031 20 days
779A - C-9B Systems Organizational Maintenance
Technician
E08A - MQ-4C Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS)
Point Mugu, CA C‑603‑0010 96 days
Organizational Maintenance Technician
E10A - C-40A Systems Organizational Maintenance
R‑603‑5007
Technician
E11A - C-20G Systems Organizational Maintenance
Fort Worth, TX R‑601‑2009 26 days
Technician
E14A - C-130 AFPP Organizational Maintenance Technician Fort Worth, TX R‑600‑3520 33 days
803A - Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Systems
Commercial N/A
Organizational Maintenance Technician
700A - Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) External Pilot Commercial N/A
701A - Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Internal Pilot Commercial N/A
702A - Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Payload Operator Commercial N/A
Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) External Pilo
E22A - MQ-8B FIRE SCOUT MECHANICAL
San Diego, CA C‑690‑0037 33 days
TECHNICIAN
769B - C-20A/D Organizational Maintenance Technician Fort Worth, TX R‑601‑2017 19 days
CENSECFOR DET
Chesapeake;
804A - Antiterrorism Training Supervisor (AT TRASUP) CENSECFOR DET San
A‑830‑0034 19 days
Diego
8RDC - Recruit/Assistant Recruit Company
Great Lakes, IL A‑012‑0037 13 weeks
Commander/Recruit Instructor
809A - EQUAL OPPORTUNITY SPECIALIST FL, PATRICK AFB A‑500‑0612 74 days
810A - Correctional Counselor Lackland AFB, TX A‑831‑0002 33 days
825A - Safety Technician
826A - NAVAL CORRECTIONS SPECIALIST TX, SAN ANTONIO A‑831‑0001 25 days
827A - Rubber and Plastics Worker
832A - Radiac Technician YORKTOWN, VA A‑670‑0020
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JOB DESCRIPTION
Aviation Structural Mechanics (AM) maintain aircraft airframe and structural components flight surfaces and controls hydraulic and pneumatic
control and actuating systems and mechanisms, landing gear systems, visual improvement, fabricate and repair metallic and nonmetallic
materials; supervise operation of airframe work centers; maintain aircraft metallic and non-metallic structures including fuselages, fixed and
moveable flight surfaces, tail booms, doors, panels, decks, empennages, and seats (except ejection seats); flight controls and related
mechanisms; hydraulic power storage and distribution systems including main (primary and secondary), auxiliary (utility), and emergency
systems; hydraulic actuating subsystems; landing gear systems including wheels and tires, brakes, and emergency systems; pneumatic power,
storage and distribution systems; hoists and winches, wing and tail fold systems; launch and arresting gear systems; hydraulic component
repair and test; and perform aircraft daily, special, hourly, and conditional inspections.
Other Opportunities: GWOT Support Assignments, Recruiter, Instructor, RDC, Career Counselor.
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PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT (Completed at reporting 60 day Career Development Board)
Date Advanced: Eligible Advancement Date: Number of times up: HYT Date:
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):
Physical Fitness Test Failure: Career Status Bonus (election message received):
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):
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. This is the preferred method of obtaining OMPF information to eliminate the
unnecessary time-lags caused by waiting days or weeks to receive a requested CD ROM.
2. If Deployed: Click on "Request Record on CD" to order your Official Military Personnel File (OMPF). This must be
accomplished four to six months before a board convenes, which will allow time for delivery and updating of your
record if required.
3. 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-on 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 onto (https://awards.navy.mil/) to review any awards you may qualify for but were unaware
of.
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:
1. All correspondence should be on plain white paper for readability; paper clipped (no staples, binders, folders, or tabs)
and submitted under cover letter to the president of the board. Candidates must verify the correct subject line and
board number (see below) is on their cover letters to ensure their packages appear before the proper board.
2. Correspondence must include your Full name and SSN, must be affixed and legible on all documents submitted, and
must be postmarked not later than that date listed in the associated NAVADMIN and addressed to:
(Use of special handling mail (certified or registered) is not advised due to significant delays in handling.)
c. Ensure official record reflects any individual augmentation mission. (awards, evals, NEC, etc).
d. Check http://www.npc.navy.mil/Boards/ActiveDutyEnlisted/GeneralInformation.htm to verify that the selection board has
received your correspondence (if sent).
NOTE: It is highly recommended that if corrections or updates are made, review your OMPF, or if Deployed, re-order
your CD-Rom to confirm changes. (NOTE: Please allow 60 days for changes to take effect)
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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:
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 AND CERTIFICATIONS
Completion Date
Sea/Shore General Qualifications
Report Date (If qualification is not required place
Watch Standing Qualifications
N/A in this Block)
Mandatory warfare qualification for enlisted Sailors assigned to designated warfare qualifying commands:
Completion Date
Warfare qualification programs Report Date (If qualification is not required place
N/A in this Block)
Completion Date
Rate Specific/Department Qualifications (Add) Report Date (If qualification is not required place
N/A in this Block)
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CERTIFICATIONS
The following post military occupations are similar to the AM-Aviation Structural Mechanic Rating. For more information about these occupations,
visit NAVY COOL at https://www.cool.navy.mil/usn/.
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Navy COOL: The following certifications and licenses are applicable to the AM-Aviation Structural Mechanic rating. They may require
additional education, training or experience.
Target Date
paygrade Certifying Agency Credential Title Completed
E5 American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT) ASNT Central Certification Program (ACCP)
Professional Level III - Magnetic Particle Testing (MT)
E3 American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT) ASNT Central Certification Program Level II -
Magnetic Particle Testing (ACCP-MT)
E5 American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT) ASNT Central Certification Program Level II - Visual
Testing (ACCP-VT)
E5 American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT) Industrial Radiography Radiation Safety Personnel - X-
Ray (IRSSP-X-Ray)
E4 American Welding Society (AWS) Certified Welder (CW)
E4 Certifying Technical Employee Competence (CertTEC) Aviation Mechanical Assembly Technician
E4 Certifying Technical Employee Competence (CertTEC) Aviation Structures
E7 Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Mechanic (Airframe & Powerplant)
E4 Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Mechanic (Airframe)
E7 International Fluid Power Society (IFPS) Fluid Power Master Technician (MT)
E3 International Fluid Power Society (IFPS) Industrial Hydraulic Mechanic (IHM)
E3 International Fluid Power Society (IFPS) Industrial Hydraulic Technician (IHT)
E4 NACE International Corrosion Technician
E3 National Center for Aerospace & Transportation Foreign Object Elimination (FOE)
Technologies (NCATT)
E7 Professional Evaluation and Certification Board (PECB) ISO 9001 Foundation - Quality Certification
E3 Society for Maintenance and Reliability Professionals Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professionals
(SMRP) (CMRP)
E5 Society for Maintenance and Reliability Professionals Certified Maintenance and Reliability Technician
(SMRP) (CMRT)
E4 SpaceTEC Certified Aerospace Technician -Composites
E4 SpaceTEC Certified Aerospace Technician Core
E4 Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Transportation Worker Identification Credential
(TWIC)
E4 Vibration Institute Certified Vibration Analyst - Category I
E4 Vibration Institute Certified Vibration Analyst - Category II
Visit Navy COOL at https://www.cool.navy.mil/usn/ for additional Credentials that you may qualify to earn; however funding may be limited
to your GI Bill.
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Leader Credentialing: The following certifications and licenses are applicable to enlisted Leaders (E-4 and above). They may require
additional education, training or experience.
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STAY NAVY
REENLIST / EXTEND: Request Chit/Form: Career Waypoints-Reenlistment Approval:
Selective Training and Reenlistment (STAR):
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 obligated service (EAOS) or as extended (SEAOS). 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 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 Obligated Service (SEAOS)/End of Active
Obligated Service (EAOS) applications are created by C-Way at the 18 month from SEAOS/EAOS 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 SEAOS/EAOS with career choice
options of in-rate, conversion, and Selected Reserve. The second review gate occurs from 12 to 9 months from SEAOS/EAOS with career
choice options of conversion and Selected Reserve. From 8 months to 4 months to SEAOS/EAOS 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
SELRES option
Intend to separate
Not eligible
In February 2014, C-Way delivered auto-approval capabilities to provide reenlistment decisions on SEAOS/EAOS 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 E-6, 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
Sailor's 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 Waypoints system.
Additional guidance MILPERSMAN 1160-140, NAVADMIN 231/17, and your Career Counselor
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TRANSFER:
15 Months 12 Months 9 Months 6 Months Orders Received
Career Waypoint Career Waypoint Career Waypoint Accept Orders Screening
For additional assistance in transfer and relocation, go to the Military HOMEFRONT website:
http://www.public.navy.mil/bupers-npc/Pages/default.aspx and visit your Fleet and Family Support Center on base.
SEPARATING/RETIRE:
18 -12 months 6 months 90 days 30 days
Transition GPS MED/DEN Copy of Records Copy of Records
VA/DVA
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 BUPERS Online Account)
Height Weight If Required (Neck Waist Hips (Female) BCA )
Overall Score /
List date (if) any PRT/BCA failure(s) over the last 5 years /
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PROFESSIONAL MILITARY EDUCATION
(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
Virtual Education Center (VEC) 877-838-1659 or Visit your overseas Navy College Office.)
Degree Goal
**Various Degree options are available using the Joint Service Transcript Degree Shop/Sailor and Marine Online Academic Advisor
(SMOLAA)**
VOLUNTARY EDUCATION: Links to study guides, exam preparations, and practice tests are located on DANTES website
http://www.dantes.doded.mil/
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E6 REQUIRED NAVY PME:
Course Date
Course Title Course Location CIN/CSE ID
Length Completed
Command
Chief Petty Officer Selectee Leadership Course CPPD-LEAD09-004 30 hours
Delivered
ADAMS for Supervisors Various Locations S-501-0120 8 hours
ADAMS for Facilitators Various Locations S-501-0110 16 hours
Command
Ethics Training
Delivered
Required General Military Training Topics For FY 2019 (Delivery determined by command discretion) 1
Command
Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Awareness (SAPR) CPPD-GMT-SAPRA-1.0
Delivered
Command
Suicide Prevention CPPD-GMT-SAP-1.0
Delivered
Cyber Awareness Challenge MNP DOD-IAA-V16.0
Command
Counterintelligence Awareness and Reporting DOD-CIAR-1.0
Delivered/ MNP
Command
Antiterrorism Level I Awareness CENSECFOR-AT-010-1.0
Delivered/ MNP
Department of the Navy Annual Privacy Training2 Command DON-PRIV-1.0
Delivered/ MNP
1 - Verify GMT topics on MNP GMT web page.
2 - Only required bi-annually.
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Course Date
Course Title Course Location CIN/CSE ID
Length Completed
Math Command
College Course 45 hours
Physical Sciences College Course 45 hours
Social Sciences College Course 45 hours
Speech College Course 45 hours
Recommended General Military Training Topics For FY 2019 (Delivery determined by command discretion) 1
Command
Alcohol, Drug, and Tobacco Awareness CPPD-GMT-ADTA-1.0
Delivered
Stress Management (Operational Stress Control) Command CPPD-GMT-SM-1.0
Delivered
Command
Domestic Violence Prevention and Reporting Delivered CPPD-GMT-DV-1.1
Command
Sexual Health and Responsibility CPPD-GMT-SHR-1.0
Delivered
Command
Hazing Policy and Prevention CPPD-GMT-HPP-1.0
Delivered
Personal Financial Management Command CPPD-GMT-PFM16-1.0
Delivered
Command
Operational Risk Management (ORM) Delivered CPPD-GMT-ORM-1.0
Command
Energy Policy OPNAV-GMTE-1.0
Delivered
Equal Opportunity/Sexual Harassment/Grievance Command
CPPD-GMT-EOSH-1.0
Procedures Delivered
Combating Trafficking in Persons General Awareness Command DOD-CTIP-2.0
Delivered/ MNP
Command
Records Management Delivered/ MNP DOR-RM-010-1.1
Command NAVIFOR-FEWC-EMW-
Electromagnetic Warfare
Delivered/ MNP 01.01
Command
Operations Security NIOC-USOPSEC-2.0
Delivered/ MNP
1 - Verify GMT topics on MNP GMT web page.
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E6 RECOMMENDED COMMUNITY PME:
Course Date
Course Title Course Location CIN/CSE ID
Length Completed
Aviation Maintenance Ratings NRTC NAVEDTRA 14022
Airman NRTC NAVEDTRA 14014
Military Requirements, Basic (BMR) NRTC NAVEDTRA 14325
Tools and Their Uses Nonresident NAVEDTRA 14256
Training Courses
Blueprint Reading and Sketching NRTC NAVEDTRA 14040
Nonresident
Fluid Power NAVEDTRA 14105
Training Courses
Military Requirements for Petty Officers Third and Second
NETC/NRTC NAVEDTRA 14504
Class
Military Requirements for Petty Officer First Class NRTC NAVEDTRA 14145
Nonresident
Military Requirements for Chief Petty Officer NAVEDTRA 14144
Training Courses
Aviation Structural Mechanic NRTC NAVEDTRA 14315
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NAVY PROFESSIONAL READING PROGRAM (PRP)
The purpose of the Chief of Naval Operations Professional Reading Program (CNO PRP), maintained by CNO PRP program managers at the
U.S. Naval War College, is to facilitate the professional and personal development of all Sailors. For additional information on the CNO PRP visit
http://navyreading.dodlive.mil/
ESSENTIAL READING
Navy Power (First 5 offerings) Visit http://www.navy.mil/ah_online/cno-readingprogram/navalpower.html for complete list. Completed
Sea Power by Admiral James Stavridis
Toward a New Maritime Strategy by Peter D. Haynes
The Rules Of The Game by Andrew Gordon
Sea Power by Geoffrey Till
Red Star Over The Pacific by Toshi Yoshihara and James R. Holmes
Fast Learning (First 5 offerings) Visit http://www.navy.mil/ah_online/cno-readingprogram/fastlearning.html for complete list. Completed
Democracy by Condoleezza Rice
A World in Disarray by Richard Haass
Our Robots, Ourselves by David A. Mindell
On Writing Well by William Zinsser
The Innovator's Dilemma by Clayton M. Christensen
Navy Team (First 5 offerings) Visit http://www.navy.mil/ah_online/cno-readingprogram/navyteam.html for complete list. Completed
The Accidental Admiral by James Stavridis
Team of Teams by Stanley Mc Chrystal
Navigating the Seven Seas by Melvin G. Williams, Sr. and Melvin G. Williams, Jr.
Leadership on the Line by Ronald A Heifetz and Marty Linsky
A Vietnam Experience by James Stockdale
Partnerships (First 5 offerings) Visit http://www.navy.mil/ah_online/cno-readingprogram/partnernetwork.html for complete list. Completed
Partnerships for the Americas by James Stavridis
The Accidental Superpower by Peter Zeihan
Asia's Cauldron by Robert D. Kaplan
World Order by Henry Kissinger
At Ease by Dwight Eisenhower
Reading, discussing, and understanding the ideas found in the CNO PRP will not only improve our critical thinking skills, but will also help us
become better Sailors, citizens, and most importantly, leaders. This list is not intended to limit professional reading or learning in any way, but
merely to provide easy access to a few of the many titles that will benefit our service.
The Chief of Naval Operations' tenets and Lines of Effort: Strengthening Naval Power at and from the Sea; Achieving Fast Learning at Every
Level; Strengthening Our Navy Team for the Future; and Expanding and Strengthening our Network of Partners. These LOEs have themes
common to all Sailors - Integrity, Accountability, Initiative, and Toughness.
The books are organized by the Lines of Effort, but there are several other categories as well. A Design for Maintaining Maritime Superiority is
included in addition to a section of books - Fundamentals for the Naval Professional - that contains canonical books about warfighting, diplomacy,
and strategy. Many books on both lists are available as e-books through the Navy General Library Program.
The entire list, of over 140 book summaries and additional information is available at http://navyreading.dodlive.mil/
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E6 RECOMMENDED COMMUNITY READING
Title Completed
Aviation Structural Mechanic (AM) NAVEDTRA 14315A
Tools and Their Uses NAVEDTRA 14256A
Basic Military Requirements Manual (BMR) NAVEDTRA 14325
Blueprint Reading and Sketching NAVEDTRA 14040A
Aviation Maintenance Ratings NAVEDTRA 14022
Airman NAVEDTRA 14014A
Fluid Power NAVEDTRA 14105A
Naval Aviation Maintenance Program COMNAVAIRFORINST 4790.2 Series
Organizational, Intermediate And Depot Maintenance (Aviation Hydraulics Manual) NAVAIR 01-1A-17
Organizational, Intermediate And Depot Maintenance (Aviation Hose and Tube Manual) NAVAIR 01-1A-20
Organizational, Intermediate And Depot Maintenance (Aircraft Tires and Tubes) NAVAIR 04-10-506
Cleaning and Corrosion Control, Vols. I-IV NAVAIR 01-1A-509
Nondestructive Inspective Methods NAVAIR 01-1A-16-1 & 2
Organizational, Intermediate And Depot Maintenance (Preservation Of Naval Aircraft) NAVAIR 15-01-500
Naval Air Systems Command Technical Manual Program NAVAIR 00-25-100
U.S. Navy Uniform Regulations NAVPERS 15665I
Naval Military Personnel Manual NAVPERS 15560D
Ships' Maintenance and Material Management (3M) Manual NAVSEAINST 4790.8 Series
Military Requirements for Petty Officers Third and Second Class NAVEDTRA 14504
Physical Readiness Program OPNAVINST 6110.1J
Enlisted to Officer Commissioning Programs Application Administrative Manual OPNAVINST 1420.1B
Navy Performance Evaluation System BUPERSINST 1610.10C
LCPO Leadership Course Student Guide A-500-0100
Military Requirements for Chief Petty Officer NAVEDTRA 14144
Military Requirements for Petty Officer First Class NAVEDTRA 14145
Department of the Navy Policy on Sexual Harassment SECNAVINST 5300.26D
Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention and Control OPNAVINST 5350.4D
Navy Fraternization Policy OPNAVINST 5370.2 Series
Career Counselor Handbook NAVPERS 15878
Navy Safety and Occupational Health (SOH) Program Manuals OPNAVINST 5100.19 / 5100.23 Series
Standard Organization and Regulations of the U.S. Navy (SORM) OPNAVINST 3120.32 Series
Aircraft Wheels NA 04-10-1
Maintenance of Aeronautical Antifriction Bearings NA 01-1A-503
Aerospace Metals - General Data and Usage Factors NA 01-1A-9
General Manual For Structural Repair NA 01-1A-1
Engineering Manual Series, Aircraft and Missile Repair (Structural Hardware) NAVAIR 01-1A-8
General Composite Repair NA 01-1A-21
Aeronautical Equipment Welding NA 01-1A-34
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Aviation Structural Mechanic
Chief Petty Officer
(Master)
NAME:
SKILL TRAINING
(Schools, courses and assignments directly related to occupation)
REQUIRED SKILL TRAINING
Course Date
Course Title Course Location CIN/CSE ID
Length Completed
None
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Course Date
Course Title Course Location CIN/CSE/ACE ID
Length Completed
E04A - MH-53 AIRFRAMES/HYDRAULIC SYSTEMS
Norfolk, VA C‑603‑9443 40 days
ORGANIZATIONAL MAINTENANCE COURSE
802R - Navy Recruiting District (NRD) Recruiter/Classifier Pensacola, FL S‑501‑0031 26 days
Norfolk, VA and San
806R - Career Information Program Advisor A‑501‑0011 26 days
Diego, CA
D‑555‑0026 /
792A - Support Equipment Asset Manager Various 19 days
E‑555‑0026
779A - C-9B Systems Organizational Maintenance
Technician
E08A - MQ-4C Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS)
Point Mugu, CA C‑603‑0010 96 days
Organizational Maintenance Technician
E10A - C-40A Systems Organizational Maintenance
R‑603‑5007
Technician
E11A - C-20G Systems Organizational Maintenance
Fort Worth, TX R‑601‑2009 26 days
Technician
E14A - C-130 AFPP Organizational Maintenance Technician Fort Worth, TX R‑600‑3520 33 days
803A - Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Systems
Commercial N/A
Organizational Maintenance Technician
700A - Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) External Pilot Commercial N/A
701A - Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Internal Pilot Commercial N/A
769B - C-20A/D Organizational Maintenance Technician Fort Worth, TX R‑601‑2017 19 days
CENSECFOR DET
Chesapeake;
804A - Antiterrorism Training Supervisor (AT TRASUP) CENSECFOR DET San
A‑830‑0034 19 days
Diego
8RDC - Recruit/Assistant Recruit Company
Great Lakes, IL A‑012‑0037 13 weeks
Commander/Recruit Instructor
Norfolk, VA / San Diego,
811A - 3-M Systems Coordinator/Inspector CA
J‑500‑0029 2 weeks
812A - Professional Development Instructor
825A - Safety Technician
826A - NAVAL CORRECTIONS SPECIALIST TX, SAN ANTONIO A‑831‑0001 25 days
827A - Rubber and Plastics Worker
828A - Continuous Process Improvement Core Black Belt Various B‑557‑3005 19 days
831A - Joint Maritime Staff Operator Newport, RI H‑2G‑1001
832A - Radiac Technician YORKTOWN, VA A‑670‑0020
JOB DESCRIPTION
Aviation Structural Mechanics (AM) maintain aircraft airframe and structural components flight surfaces and controls hydraulic and pneumatic
control and actuating systems and mechanisms, landing gear systems, visual improvement, fabricate and repair metallic and nonmetallic
materials; supervise operation of airframe work centers; maintain aircraft metallic and non-metallic structures including fuselages, fixed and
moveable flight surfaces, tail booms, doors, panels, decks, empennages, and seats (except ejection seats); flight controls and related
mechanisms; hydraulic power storage and distribution systems including main (primary and secondary), auxiliary (utility), and emergency
systems; hydraulic actuating subsystems; landing gear systems including wheels and tires, brakes, and emergency systems; pneumatic power,
storage and distribution systems; hoists and winches, wing and tail fold systems; launch and arresting gear systems; hydraulic component
repair and test; and perform aircraft daily, special, hourly, and conditional inspections.
Other opportunities: Joint Assignments, GWOT Support Assignments, Recruiter, Instructor, RDC, DAPA SARP, Career Counselor, 3M
Coordinator.
Other Opportunities: Joint Assignments, GWOT Support Assignments, Recruiter, Instructor, RDC, DAPA SARP, Career Counselor.
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PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT (Completed at reporting 60 day Career Development Board)
Date Advanced: Eligible Advancement Date: Number of times up: HYT Date:
CAREER DEVELOPMENT BOARDS: Use OPNAVINST 1040.11(ser) & Career Counselor Handbook NAVPERS 15878
(E7) 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):
Physical Fitness Test Failure: Career Status Bonus (election message received):
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):
Medical Enlisted Commissioning Program (MECP): Medical Service Corps In-service Procurement:
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SELECTION BOARD CHECKLIST FOR CPO PROMOTION TO SCPO
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. This is the preferred method of obtaining OMPF information to eliminate the
unnecessary time-lags caused by waiting days or weeks to receive a requested CD ROM.
2. If Deployed: Click on "Request Record on CD" to order your Official Military Personnel File (OMPF). This must be
accomplished four to six months before a board convenes, which will allow time for delivery and updating of your
record if required.
3. 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-on 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 onto (https://awards.navy.mil/) to review any awards you may qualify for but were unaware
of.
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:
1. All correspondence should be on plain white paper for readability; paper clipped (no staples, binders, folders, or tabs)
and submitted under cover letter to the president of the board. Candidates must verify the correct subject line and
board number (see below) is on their cover letters to ensure their packages appear before the proper board.
2. Correspondence must include your Full name and SSN, must be affixed and legible on all documents submitted, and
must be postmarked not later than that date listed in the associated NAVADMIN and addressed to:
(Use of special handling mail (certified or registered) is not advised due to significant delays in handling.)
c. Ensure official record reflects any individual augmentation mission. (awards, evals, NEC, etc).
d. Check http://www.npc.navy.mil/Boards/ActiveDutyEnlisted/GeneralInformation.htm to verify that the selection board has
received your correspondence (if sent).
NOTE: It is highly recommended that if corrections or updates are made, review your OMPF, or if Deployed, re-order
your CD-Rom to confirm changes. (NOTE: Please allow 60 days for changes to take effect)
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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:
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.
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QUALIFICATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS
Completion Date
Sea/Shore General Qualifications
Report Date (If qualification is not required place
Watch Standing Qualifications
N/A in this Block)
Mandatory warfare qualification for enlisted Sailors assigned to designated warfare qualifying commands:
Completion Date
Warfare qualification programs Report Date (If qualification is not required place
N/A in this Block)
Completion Date
Rate Specific/Department Qualifications (Add) Report Date (If qualification is not required place
N/A in this Block)
SEAM
Safe For Flight
CDI/CDQAR/QAR
T/M/S Master QPT
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CERTIFICATIONS
The following post military occupations are similar to the AM-Aviation Structural Mechanic Rating. For more information about these occupations,
visit NAVY COOL at https://www.cool.navy.mil/usn/.
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Navy COOL: The following certifications and licenses are applicable to the AM-Aviation Structural Mechanic rating. They may require
additional education, training or experience.
Target Date
paygrade Certifying Agency Credential Title Completed
E5 American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT) ASNT Central Certification Program (ACCP)
Professional Level III - Magnetic Particle Testing (MT)
E3 American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT) ASNT Central Certification Program Level II -
Magnetic Particle Testing (ACCP-MT)
E5 American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT) ASNT Central Certification Program Level II - Visual
Testing (ACCP-VT)
E5 American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT) Industrial Radiography Radiation Safety Personnel - X-
Ray (IRSSP-X-Ray)
E4 American Welding Society (AWS) Certified Welder (CW)
E4 Certifying Technical Employee Competence (CertTEC) Aviation Mechanical Assembly Technician
E4 Certifying Technical Employee Competence (CertTEC) Aviation Structures
E7 Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Mechanic (Airframe & Powerplant)
E4 Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Mechanic (Airframe)
E7 International Fluid Power Society (IFPS) Fluid Power Master Technician (MT)
E3 International Fluid Power Society (IFPS) Industrial Hydraulic Mechanic (IHM)
E3 International Fluid Power Society (IFPS) Industrial Hydraulic Technician (IHT)
E4 NACE International Corrosion Technician
E3 National Center for Aerospace & Transportation Foreign Object Elimination (FOE)
Technologies (NCATT)
E7 Professional Evaluation and Certification Board (PECB) ISO 9001 Foundation - Quality Certification
E3 Society for Maintenance and Reliability Professionals Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professionals
(SMRP) (CMRP)
E5 Society for Maintenance and Reliability Professionals Certified Maintenance and Reliability Technician
(SMRP) (CMRT)
E4 SpaceTEC Certified Aerospace Technician -Composites
E4 SpaceTEC Certified Aerospace Technician Core
E4 Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Transportation Worker Identification Credential
(TWIC)
E4 Vibration Institute Certified Vibration Analyst - Category I
E4 Vibration Institute Certified Vibration Analyst - Category II
Visit Navy COOL at https://www.cool.navy.mil/usn/ for additional Credentials that you may qualify to earn; however funding may be limited
to your GI Bill.
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Leader Credentialing: The following certifications and licenses are applicable to enlisted Leaders (E-4 and above). They may require
additional education, training or experience.
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STAY NAVY
REENLIST / EXTEND: Request Chit/Form:
TRANSFER:
15 Months 12 Months 9 Months 6 Months Orders Received
Exception Family Member EFM CMS/ID Accept Orders Screening
For additional assistance in transfer and relocation, go to the Military HOMEFRONT website:
http://www.public.navy.mil/bupers-npc/Pages/default.aspx and visit your Fleet and Family Support Center on base.
SEPARATING/RETIRE:
18 -12 months 6 months 90 days 30 days
Transition GPS MED/DEN Copy of Records Copy of Records
VA/DVA
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 BUPERS Online Account)
Height Weight If Required (Neck Waist Hips (Female) BCA )
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: http://www.navyfitness.org/
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PROFESSIONAL MILITARY EDUCATION
(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
Virtual Education Center (VEC) 877-838-1659 or Visit your overseas Navy College Office.)
Degree Goal
**Various Degree options are available using the Joint Service Transcript Degree Shop/Sailor and Marine Online Academic Advisor
(SMOLAA)**
VOLUNTARY EDUCATION: Links to study guides, exam preparations, and practice tests are located on DANTES website
http://www.dantes.doded.mil/
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CPO REQUIRED COMMUNITY PME:
Course Title Course Location CIN/CSE ID Course Date
Length Completed
None
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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.
CPO RECOMMENDED RESERVE PME:
Course Title Course Location CIN/CSE ID Course Date
Length Completed
NROWS Orders Administration Course E-Learning/MNP R-500-0140/02PG /DoN 8 hours
Naval Reserve Center Commanding Officer Officer In E-Learning/MNP CNRFC-COOIC-1.0 /DoN 8 hours
Charge
Guidance for Mobilization E-Learning/MNP CNRFC-GMB-1.1 /DoN 4 hours
CNRFC-MSC101 /DoN
Military Sealift Command 101 E-Learning/MNP 1.1 24 hours
Non-Prior Service Accession Program E-Learning/MNP CNRFC-NPSAP-2 /DoN 0 23 hours
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NAVY PROFESSIONAL READING PROGRAM (PRP)
The purpose of the Chief of Naval Operations Professional Reading Program (CNO PRP), maintained by CNO PRP program managers at the
U.S. Naval War College, is to facilitate the professional and personal development of all Sailors. For additional information on the CNO PRP visit
http://navyreading.dodlive.mil/
ESSENTIAL READING
Navy Power (First 5 offerings) Visit http://www.navy.mil/ah_online/cno-readingprogram/navalpower.html for complete list. Completed
Sea Power by Admiral James Stavridis
Toward a New Maritime Strategy by Peter D. Haynes
The Rules Of The Game by Andrew Gordon
Sea Power by Geoffrey Till
Red Star Over The Pacific by Toshi Yoshihara and James R. Holmes
Fast Learning (First 5 offerings) Visit http://www.navy.mil/ah_online/cno-readingprogram/fastlearning.html for complete list. Completed
Democracy by Condoleezza Rice
A World in Disarray by Richard Haass
Our Robots, Ourselves by David A. Mindell
On Writing Well by William Zinsser
The Innovator's Dilemma by Clayton M. Christensen
Navy Team (First 5 offerings) Visit http://www.navy.mil/ah_online/cno-readingprogram/navyteam.html for complete list. Completed
The Accidental Admiral by James Stavridis
Team of Teams by Stanley Mc Chrystal
Navigating the Seven Seas by Melvin G. Williams, Sr. and Melvin G. Williams, Jr.
Leadership on the Line by Ronald A Heifetz and Marty Linsky
A Vietnam Experience by James Stockdale
Partnerships (First 5 offerings) Visit http://www.navy.mil/ah_online/cno-readingprogram/partnernetwork.html for complete list. Completed
Partnerships for the Americas by James Stavridis
The Accidental Superpower by Peter Zeihan
Asia's Cauldron by Robert D. Kaplan
World Order by Henry Kissinger
At Ease by Dwight Eisenhower
Reading, discussing, and understanding the ideas found in the CNO PRP will not only improve our critical thinking skills, but will also help us
become better Sailors, citizens, and most importantly, leaders. This list is not intended to limit professional reading or learning in any way, but
merely to provide easy access to a few of the many titles that will benefit our service.
The Chief of Naval Operations' tenets and Lines of Effort: Strengthening Naval Power at and from the Sea; Achieving Fast Learning at Every
Level; Strengthening Our Navy Team for the Future; and Expanding and Strengthening our Network of Partners. These LOEs have themes
common to all Sailors - Integrity, Accountability, Initiative, and Toughness.
The books are organized by the Lines of Effort, but there are several other categories as well. A Design for Maintaining Maritime Superiority is
included in addition to a section of books - Fundamentals for the Naval Professional - that contains canonical books about warfighting, diplomacy,
and strategy. Many books on both lists are available as e-books through the Navy General Library Program.
The entire list, of over 140 book summaries and additional information is available at http://navyreading.dodlive.mil/
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CPO RECOMMENDED COMMUNITY READING
Title Completed
Basic Military Requirements Manual (BMR) NAVEDTRA 14325
U.S. Navy Uniform Regulations NAVPERS 15665I
Naval Military Personnel Manual NAVPERS 15560D
Ships' Maintenance and Material Management (3M) Manual NAVSEAINST 4790.8 Series
Navy Safety and Occupational Health (SOH) Program Manuals OPNAVINST 5100.19 / 5100.23 Series
Physical Readiness Program OPNAVINST 6110.1J
Standard Organization and Regulations of the U.S. Navy (SORM) OPNAVINST 3120.32 Series
Enlisted to Officer Commissioning Programs Application Administrative Manual OPNAVINST 1420.1B
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Aviation Structural Mechanic
Senior Chief Petty Officer
(Master)
NAME:
SKILL TRAINING
(Schools, courses and assignments directly related to occupation)
REQUIRED SKILL TRAINING
Course Date
Course Title Course Location CIN/CSE ID
Length Completed
Senior Enlisted Academy Newport, RI P‑920‑1300 19 days
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Course Date
Course Title Course Location CIN/CSE/ACE ID
Length Completed
802A - Naval Aircrewman Candidate NASC Pensacola, FL C‑050‑1500 5 weeks
724B - Aviation Maintenance Material Control Master Chief Local Activity / OJT
CENSECFOR DET
Chesapeake;
804A - Antiterrorism Training Supervisor (AT TRASUP) A‑830‑0034 19 days
CENSECFOR DET San
Diego
806A - Aviation Water Survival Instructor Pensacola, FL B‑570‑0101
807A - Survival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape (SERE)
Various E‑012‑0001 89 days
Instructor
8RDC - Recruit/Assistant Recruit Company
Great Lakes, IL A‑012‑0037 13 weeks
Commander/Recruit Instructor
808A - Basic Swimming and Water Survival Instructor Pensacola, FL A‑012‑1014 2 weeks
809A - EQUAL OPPORTUNITY SPECIALIST FL, PATRICK AFB A‑500‑0612 74 days
810A - Correctional Counselor Lackland AFB, TX A‑831‑0002 33 days
Norfolk, VA / San Diego,
811A - 3-M Systems Coordinator/Inspector J‑500‑0029 2 weeks
CA
812A - Professional Development Instructor
814A - Ammunition Inventory Management Specialist Various A‑041‑0040 12 Days
818A - TACMOBILE SYSTEM FUNDAMENTALS
Jacksonville, FL A‑101‑0024 12 days
COURSE
820A - LSS Green Belt Local Activity A‑557‑0003
822A - NSAWC JTACC (NAVAL STRIKE AND AIR
WARFARE JOINT TERMINAL ATTACK Fallon, NV S‑250‑0500
CONTROLLER COURSE)
823A - Joint Terminal Attack Controller Instructor (JTAC-I) Various Various
824A - Maritime Cargo Handling Specialist: Supervisory WILLIAMSBURG, VA G‑060‑2010
825A - Safety Technician
826A - NAVAL CORRECTIONS SPECIALIST TX, SAN ANTONIO A‑831‑0001 25 days
8CSC - Command Senior Chief Rhode Island A‑570‑4500 12 days
8COB - Chief of the Boat (COB) Newport, RI A‑570‑4500 2 weeks
827A - Rubber and Plastics Worker
828A - Continuous Process Improvement Core Black Belt Various B‑557‑3005 19 days
831A - Joint Maritime Staff Operator Newport, RI H‑2G‑1001
1 - NEC code awarded upon completion of the Defense Acquisition University (DAWIA) courses ACQ-101 and LOG-101.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Aviation Structural Mechanics (AM) maintain aircraft airframe and structural components flight surfaces and controls hydraulic and pneumatic
control and actuating systems and mechanisms, landing gear systems, visual improvement, fabricate and repair metallic and nonmetallic
materials; supervise operation of airframe work centers; maintain aircraft metallic and non-metallic structures including fuselages, fixed and
moveable flight surfaces, tail booms, doors, panels, decks, empennages, and seats (except ejection seats); flight controls and related
mechanisms; hydraulic power storage and distribution systems including main (primary and secondary), auxiliary (utility), and emergency
systems; hydraulic actuating subsystems; landing gear systems including wheels and tires, brakes, and emergency systems; pneumatic power,
storage and distribution systems; hoists and winches, wing and tail fold systems; launch and arresting gear systems; hydraulic component
repair and test; and perform aircraft daily, special, hourly, and conditional inspections.
Other Opportunities: Command Senior Chief, Joint Assignments, GWOT Support Assignments, Recruiter, Instructor, RDC, DAPA SARP,
Career Counselor, 3M Coordinator.
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PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT (Completed at reporting 60 day Career Development Board)
Date Advanced: Eligible Advancement Date: Number of times up: HYT Date:
CAREER DEVELOPMENT BOARDS: Use OPNAVINST 1040.11(ser) & Career Counselor Handbook NAVPERS 15878
(E8) 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):
Physical Fitness Test Failure: Career Status Bonus (election message received):
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):
Medical Enlisted Commissioning Program (MECP): Medical Service Corps In-service Procurement:
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SELECTION BOARD CHECKLIST FOR SCPO PROMOTION TO MCPO
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. This is the preferred method of obtaining OMPF information to eliminate the
unnecessary time-lags caused by waiting days or weeks to receive a requested CD ROM.
2. If Deployed: Click on "Request Record on CD" to order your Official Military Personnel File (OMPF). This must be
accomplished four to six months before a board convenes, which will allow time for delivery and updating of your
record if required.
3. 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-on 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 onto (https://awards.navy.mil/) to review any awards you may qualify for but were unaware
of.
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:
1. All correspondence should be on plain white paper for readability; paper clipped (no staples, binders, folders, or tabs)
and submitted under cover letter to the president of the board. Candidates must verify the correct subject line and
board number (see below) is on their cover letters to ensure their packages appear before the proper board.
2. Correspondence must include your Full name and SSN, must be affixed and legible on all documents submitted, and
must be postmarked not later than that date listed in the associated NAVADMIN and addressed to:
(Use of special handling mail (certified or registered) is not advised due to significant delays in handling.)
c. Ensure official record reflects any individual augmentation mission. (awards, evals, NEC, etc).
d. Check http://www.npc.navy.mil/Boards/ActiveDutyEnlisted/GeneralInformation.htm to verify that the selection board has
received your correspondence (if sent).
NOTE: It is highly recommended that if corrections or updates are made, review your OMPF, or if Deployed, re-order
your CD-Rom to confirm changes. (NOTE: Please allow 60 days for changes to take effect)
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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:
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.
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QUALIFICATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS
Completion Date
Sea/Shore General Qualifications
Report Date (If qualification is not required place
Watch Standing Qualifications
N/A in this Block)
Mandatory warfare qualification for enlisted Sailors assigned to designated warfare qualifying commands:
Completion Date
Warfare qualification programs Report Date (If qualification is not required place
N/A in this Block)
Completion Date
Rate Specific/Department Qualifications (Add) Report Date (If qualification is not required place
N/A in this Block)
SEAM
Safe For Flight
T/M/S Master QPT
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CERTIFICATIONS
The following post military occupations are similar to the AM-Aviation Structural Mechanic Rating. For more information about these occupations,
visit NAVY COOL at https://www.cool.navy.mil/usn/.
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Navy COOL: The following certifications and licenses are applicable to the AM-Aviation Structural Mechanic rating. They may require
additional education, training or experience.
Target Date
paygrade Certifying Agency Credential Title Completed
E5 American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT) ASNT Central Certification Program (ACCP)
Professional Level III - Magnetic Particle Testing (MT)
E3 American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT) ASNT Central Certification Program Level II -
Magnetic Particle Testing (ACCP-MT)
E5 American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT) ASNT Central Certification Program Level II - Visual
Testing (ACCP-VT)
E5 American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT) Industrial Radiography Radiation Safety Personnel - X-
Ray (IRSSP-X-Ray)
E4 American Welding Society (AWS) Certified Welder (CW)
E4 Certifying Technical Employee Competence (CertTEC) Aviation Mechanical Assembly Technician
E4 Certifying Technical Employee Competence (CertTEC) Aviation Structures
E7 Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Mechanic (Airframe & Powerplant)
E4 Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Mechanic (Airframe)
E7 International Fluid Power Society (IFPS) Fluid Power Master Technician (MT)
E3 International Fluid Power Society (IFPS) Industrial Hydraulic Mechanic (IHM)
E3 International Fluid Power Society (IFPS) Industrial Hydraulic Technician (IHT)
E4 NACE International Corrosion Technician
E3 National Center for Aerospace & Transportation Foreign Object Elimination (FOE)
Technologies (NCATT)
E7 Professional Evaluation and Certification Board (PECB) ISO 9001 Foundation - Quality Certification
E3 Society for Maintenance and Reliability Professionals Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professionals
(SMRP) (CMRP)
E5 Society for Maintenance and Reliability Professionals Certified Maintenance and Reliability Technician
(SMRP) (CMRT)
E4 SpaceTEC Certified Aerospace Technician -Composites
E4 SpaceTEC Certified Aerospace Technician Core
E4 Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Transportation Worker Identification Credential
(TWIC)
E4 Vibration Institute Certified Vibration Analyst - Category I
E4 Vibration Institute Certified Vibration Analyst - Category II
Visit Navy COOL at https://www.cool.navy.mil/usn/ for additional Credentials that you may qualify to earn; however funding may be limited
to your GI Bill.
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Leader Credentialing: The following certifications and licenses are applicable to enlisted Leaders (E-4 and above). They may require
additional education, training or experience.
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STAY NAVY
REENLIST / EXTEND: Request Chit/Form:
Career Management System/Interactive Detailing (CMS/ID):
TRANSFER:
15 Months 12 Months 9 Months 6 Months Orders Received
Exception Family Member EFM CMS/ID Accept Orders Screening
For additional assistance in transfer and relocation, go to the Military HOMEFRONT website:
http://www.public.navy.mil/bupers-npc/Pages/default.aspx and visit your Fleet and Family Support Center on base.
SEPARATING/RETIRE:
18 -12 months 6 months 90 days 30 days
Transition GPS MED/DEN Copy of Records Copy of Records
VA/DVA
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 BUPERS Online Account)
Height Weight If Required (Neck Waist Hips (Female) BCA )
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: http://www.navyfitness.org/
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PROFESSIONAL MILITARY EDUCATION
(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
Virtual Education Center (VEC) 877-838-1659 or Visit your overseas Navy College Office.)
Degree Goal
**Various Degree options are available using the Joint Service Transcript Degree Shop/Sailor and Marine Online Academic Advisor
(SMOLAA)**
VOLUNTARY EDUCATION: Links to study guides, exam preparations, and practice tests are located on DANTES website
http://www.dantes.doded.mil/
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SCPO REQUIRED NAVY PME:
Course Title Course Location CIN/CSE ID Course Date
Length Completed
9 weeks
Senior Enlisted Academy 3,4 Newport RI P-920-1300 (DL) / 3
weeks
(F2F)
ADAMS for Supervisors Various Locations S-501-0120 8 hours
ADAMS for Facilitators Various Locations S-501-0110 16 hours
Ethics Training Command
Delivered
Required General Military Training Topics For FY 2019 (Delivery determined by command discretion) 1
Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Awareness (SAPR) Command CPPD-GMT-SAPRA-1.0
Delivered
Suicide Prevention Command CPPD-GMT-SAP-1.0
Delivered
Cyber Awareness Challenge MNP DOD-IAA-V16.0
Counterintelligence Awareness and Reporting Command DOD-CIAR-1.0
Delivered/ MNP
Command
Antiterrorism Level I Awareness Delivered/ MNP CENSECFOR-AT-010-1.0
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SCPO RECOMMENDED NAVY PME:
Course Date
Course Title Course Location CIN/CSE ID Length Completed
Command Each
Chief's Mess Training (CMT/LCC) (21 modules available)
Delivered Month
Primary Enlisted Professional Military Education (PEPME) Navy E-Learning Military DON/ PME 60 hours
Block 1 Primary EPME - Introduction Navy E-Learning NWC-PPME-SENL-B1
Block 2 Primary EPME - The Culture of the Navy Navy E-Learning NWC-PPME-SENL-B2
Block 3 Primary EPME - Governance of the Navy Navy E-Learning NWC-PPME-SENL-B3
Block 4 Primary EPME - How the Navy Thinks About Navy E-Learning NWC-PPME-SENL-B4
War
Block 5 Primary EPME - How the Navy Plans its
Operations Navy E-Learning NWC-PPME-SENL-B5
Block 6 Primary EPME - Technology in the Maritime
Navy E-Learning NWC-PPME-SENL-B6
Domain
Block 7 Primary EPME - PME Conclusion Navy E-Learning NWC-PPME-SENL-B7
Joint Professional Military Education (JPME) Navy E-Learning
JKDDC-SNCO-2 60 hours
College Course/
Foreign Language and
Culture 45 hours
Navy E-Learning
Culture
Navy E- CPPD/NETC CMDCM-
CMDCM/COB Leadership Course
Learning/Classroom
9580
(Must have FLTCM or FORCM recommendation) (Newport, RI)COB-9579
NAVRESFOR-NRF-2.0 /
Navy Reserve Fundamentals for Active Duty Course Navy E-Learning 10 hours
US DoN
Recommended General Military Training Topics For FY 2019 (Delivery determined by command discretion) 1
Command
Alcohol, Drug, and Tobacco Awareness CPPD-GMT-ADTA-1.0
Delivered
Command
Stress Management (Operational Stress Control) CPPD-GMT-SM-1.0
Delivered
Domestic Violence Prevention and Reporting Command CPPD-GMT-DV-1.1
Delivered
Command
Sexual Health and Responsibility Delivered CPPD-GMT-SHR-1.0
Command
Hazing Policy and Prevention CPPD-GMT-HPP-1.0
Delivered
Command
Personal Financial Management CPPD-GMT-PFM16-1.0
Delivered
Operational Risk Management (ORM) Command CPPD-GMT-ORM-1.0
Delivered
Command
Energy Policy Delivered OPNAV-GMTE-1.0
Equal Opportunity/Sexual Harassment/Grievance Command
CPPD-GMT-EOSH-1.0
Procedures Delivered
Combating Trafficking in Persons General Awareness Command DOD-CTIP-2.0
Delivered/ MNP
Command
Records Management Delivered/ MNP DOR-RM-010-1.1
Command NAVIFOR-FEWC-EMW-
Electromagnetic Warfare
Delivered/ MNP 01.01
Command
Operations Security NIOC-USOPSEC-2.0
Delivered/ MNP
1 - Verify GMT topics on MNP GMT web page.
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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.
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NAVY PROFESSIONAL READING PROGRAM (PRP)
The purpose of the Chief of Naval Operations Professional Reading Program (CNO PRP), maintained by CNO PRP program managers at the
U.S. Naval War College, is to facilitate the professional and personal development of all Sailors. For additional information on the CNO PRP visit
http://navyreading.dodlive.mil/
ESSENTIAL READING
Navy Power (First 5 offerings) Visit http://www.navy.mil/ah_online/cno-readingprogram/navalpower.html for complete list. Completed
Sea Power by Admiral James Stavridis
Toward a New Maritime Strategy by Peter D. Haynes
The Rules Of The Game by Andrew Gordon
Sea Power by Geoffrey Till
Red Star Over The Pacific by Toshi Yoshihara and James R. Holmes
Fast Learning (First 5 offerings) Visit http://www.navy.mil/ah_online/cno-readingprogram/fastlearning.html for complete list. Completed
Democracy by Condoleezza Rice
A World in Disarray by Richard Haass
Our Robots, Ourselves by David A. Mindell
On Writing Well by William Zinsser
The Innovator's Dilemma by Clayton M. Christensen
Navy Team (First 5 offerings) Visit http://www.navy.mil/ah_online/cno-readingprogram/navyteam.html for complete list. Completed
The Accidental Admiral by James Stavridis
Team of Teams by Stanley Mc Chrystal
Navigating the Seven Seas by Melvin G. Williams, Sr. and Melvin G. Williams, Jr.
Leadership on the Line by Ronald A Heifetz and Marty Linsky
A Vietnam Experience by James Stockdale
Partnerships (First 5 offerings) Visit http://www.navy.mil/ah_online/cno-readingprogram/partnernetwork.html for complete list. Completed
Partnerships for the Americas by James Stavridis
The Accidental Superpower by Peter Zeihan
Asia's Cauldron by Robert D. Kaplan
World Order by Henry Kissinger
At Ease by Dwight Eisenhower
Reading, discussing, and understanding the ideas found in the CNO PRP will not only improve our critical thinking skills, but will also help us
become better Sailors, citizens, and most importantly, leaders. This list is not intended to limit professional reading or learning in any way, but
merely to provide easy access to a few of the many titles that will benefit our service.
The Chief of Naval Operations' tenets and Lines of Effort: Strengthening Naval Power at and from the Sea; Achieving Fast Learning at Every
Level; Strengthening Our Navy Team for the Future; and Expanding and Strengthening our Network of Partners. These LOEs have themes
common to all Sailors - Integrity, Accountability, Initiative, and Toughness.
The books are organized by the Lines of Effort, but there are several other categories as well. A Design for Maintaining Maritime Superiority is
included in addition to a section of books - Fundamentals for the Naval Professional - that contains canonical books about warfighting, diplomacy,
and strategy. Many books on both lists are available as e-books through the Navy General Library Program.
The entire list, of over 140 book summaries and additional information is available at http://navyreading.dodlive.mil/
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SCPO RECOMMENDED COMMUNITY READING
Title Completed
Basic Military Requirements Manual (BMR) NAVEDTRA 14325
U.S. Navy Uniform Regulations NAVPERS 15665I
Naval Military Personnel Manual NAVPERS 15560D
Ships' Maintenance and Material Management (3M) Manual NAVSEAINST 4790.8 Series
Navy Safety and Occupational Health (SOH) Program Manuals OPNAVINST 5100.19 / 5100.23 Series
Physical Readiness Program OPNAVINST 6110.1J
Standard Organization and Regulations of the U.S. Navy (SORM) OPNAVINST 3120.32 Series
Enlisted to Officer Commissioning Programs Application Administrative Manual OPNAVINST 1420.1B
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Aviation Structural Mechanic
Master Chief Petty Officer
(Master)
NAME:
SKILL TRAINING
(Schools, courses and assignments directly related to occupation)
REQUIRED SKILL TRAINING
Course Date
Course Title Course Location CIN/CSE ID
Length Completed
None
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NAVY ENLISTED CLASSIFICATION CODE (NEC) OPPORTUNITIES
Course Date
Course Title Course Location CIN/CSE/ACE ID
Length Completed
724B - Aviation Maintenance Material Control Master Chief Local Activity / OJT
805A - Navy Instructor Training Course (NITC) Various Locations A‑012‑0077 19 days
Defense Aquisition
None - Acquisition Logistics Specialist 1 Online Course
University (DAU)
729B - LCAC Craft Engineer/Assistant Operator various K‑652‑0312 124 days
803R - Enlisted Navy Recruiting Orientation/Recruiter
Pensacola, FL S‑501‑0020 33 days
Canvasser
802R - Navy Recruiting District (NRD) Recruiter/Classifier Pensacola, FL S‑501‑0031 26 days
803R - Officer Recruiter Pensacola, FL S‑7C‑2414 3 weeks
A‑322‑2600 /
830A - Hazardous Material Control Management Technician Various 4 Days
A‑322‑2601
Coronado, CA / Little
800A - LCAC CRAFTMASTER Creek, VA
K‑062‑0100 117 days
San Diego CA,
801A - Surface Rescue Swimmer C‑050‑0500 29 days
Jacksonville FL
800R - Career Recruiting Force Academy (CRFA) NAS Pensacola Fl S‑501‑0006 6 weeks
854A - Navy Special Warfare / Combat Service Support
837A - Navy Special Warfare / Combat Support
838A - NSW UAS Operator/Maintainer
CENSECFOR DET
Chesapeake;
804A - Antiterrorism Training Supervisor (AT TRASUP) A‑830‑0034 19 days
CENSECFOR DET San
Diego
806A - Aviation Water Survival Instructor Pensacola, FL B‑570‑0101
8RDC - Recruit/Assistant Recruit Company
Great Lakes, IL A‑012‑0037 13 weeks
Commander/Recruit Instructor
808A - Basic Swimming and Water Survival Instructor Pensacola, FL A‑012‑1014 2 weeks
809A - EQUAL OPPORTUNITY SPECIALIST FL, PATRICK AFB A‑500‑0612 74 days
810A - Correctional Counselor Lackland AFB, TX A‑831‑0002 33 days
Norfolk, VA / San Diego,
811A - 3-M Systems Coordinator/Inspector J‑500‑0029 2 weeks
CA
812A - Professional Development Instructor
814A - Ammunition Inventory Management Specialist Various A‑041‑0040 12 Days
818A - TACMOBILE SYSTEM FUNDAMENTALS
Jacksonville, FL A‑101‑0024 12 days
COURSE
820A - LSS Green Belt Local Activity A‑557‑0003
822A - NSAWC JTACC (NAVAL STRIKE AND AIR
WARFARE JOINT TERMINAL ATTACK Fallon, NV S‑250‑0500
CONTROLLER COURSE)
823A - Joint Terminal Attack Controller Instructor (JTAC-I) Various Various
825A - Safety Technician
826A - NAVAL CORRECTIONS SPECIALIST TX, SAN ANTONIO A‑831‑0001 25 days
8COB - Chief of the Boat (COB) Newport, RI A‑570‑4500 2 weeks
8CMC - Command Master Chief Rhode Island A‑570‑4500 12 days
828A - Continuous Process Improvement Core Black Belt Various B‑557‑3005 19 days
831A - Joint Maritime Staff Operator Newport, RI H‑2G‑1001
1 - NEC code awarded upon completion of the Defense Acquisition University (DAWIA) courses ACQ-101 and LOG-101.
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JOB DESCRIPTION
Aviation Structural Mechanics (AM) maintain aircraft airframe and structural components flight surfaces and controls hydraulic and pneumatic
control and actuating systems and mechanisms, landing gear systems, visual improvement, fabricate and repair metallic and nonmetallic
materials; supervise operation of airframe work centers; maintain aircraft metallic and non-metallic structures including fuselages, fixed and
moveable flight surfaces, tail booms, doors, panels, decks, empennages, and seats (except ejection seats); flight controls and related
mechanisms; hydraulic power storage and distribution systems including main (primary and secondary), auxiliary (utility), and emergency
systems; hydraulic actuating subsystems; landing gear systems including wheels and tires, brakes, and emergency systems; pneumatic power,
storage and distribution systems; hoists and winches, wing and tail fold systems; launch and arresting gear systems; hydraulic component
repair and test; and perform aircraft daily, special, hourly, and conditional inspections.
Other Opportunities: Command Master Chief, Joint Assignments, GWOT Support Assignments, Recruiter, Instructor, RDC, DAPA, SARP,
Career Counselor, 3-M Coordinator, CMEO/EOA
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PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT (Completed at reporting 60 day Career Development Board)
Phone Number:
CAREER DEVELOPMENT BOARDS: Use OPNAVINST 1040.11(ser) & Career Counselor Handbook NAVPERS 15878
(E9) 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):
Physical Fitness Test Failure: Career Status Bonus (election message received):
Enlisted to Officer Commissioning Program Application & Administration Manual OPNAVINST 1420.1(series):
Medical Enlisted Commissioning Program (MECP): Medical Service Corps In-service Procurement:
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QUALIFICATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS
Completion Date
Sea/Shore General Qualifications
Report Date (If qualification is not required place
Watch Standing Qualifications
N/A in this Block)
Mandatory warfare qualification for enlisted Sailors assigned to designated warfare qualifying commands:
Completion Date
Warfare qualification programs Report Date (If qualification is not required place
N/A in this Block)
Completion Date
Rate Specific/Department Qualifications (Add) Report Date (If qualification is not required place
N/A in this Block)
SEAM
Safe For Flight
T/M/S Master QPT
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CERTIFICATIONS
The following post military occupations are similar to the AM-Aviation Structural Mechanic Rating. For more information about these occupations,
visit NAVY COOL at https://www.cool.navy.mil/usn/.
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Navy COOL: The following certifications and licenses are applicable to the AM-Aviation Structural Mechanic rating. They may require
additional education, training or experience.
Target Date
paygrade Certifying Agency Credential Title Completed
E5 American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT) ASNT Central Certification Program (ACCP)
Professional Level III - Magnetic Particle Testing (MT)
E3 American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT) ASNT Central Certification Program Level II -
Magnetic Particle Testing (ACCP-MT)
E5 American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT) ASNT Central Certification Program Level II - Visual
Testing (ACCP-VT)
E5 American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT) Industrial Radiography Radiation Safety Personnel - X-
Ray (IRSSP-X-Ray)
E4 American Welding Society (AWS) Certified Welder (CW)
E4 Certifying Technical Employee Competence (CertTEC) Aviation Mechanical Assembly Technician
E4 Certifying Technical Employee Competence (CertTEC) Aviation Structures
E7 Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Mechanic (Airframe & Powerplant)
E4 Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Mechanic (Airframe)
E7 International Fluid Power Society (IFPS) Fluid Power Master Technician (MT)
E3 International Fluid Power Society (IFPS) Industrial Hydraulic Mechanic (IHM)
E3 International Fluid Power Society (IFPS) Industrial Hydraulic Technician (IHT)
E4 NACE International Corrosion Technician
E3 National Center for Aerospace & Transportation Foreign Object Elimination (FOE)
Technologies (NCATT)
E7 Professional Evaluation and Certification Board (PECB) ISO 9001 Foundation - Quality Certification
E3 Society for Maintenance and Reliability Professionals Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professionals
(SMRP) (CMRP)
E5 Society for Maintenance and Reliability Professionals Certified Maintenance and Reliability Technician
(SMRP) (CMRT)
E4 SpaceTEC Certified Aerospace Technician -Composites
E4 SpaceTEC Certified Aerospace Technician Core
E4 Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Transportation Worker Identification Credential
(TWIC)
E4 Vibration Institute Certified Vibration Analyst - Category I
E4 Vibration Institute Certified Vibration Analyst - Category II
Visit Navy COOL at https://www.cool.navy.mil/usn/ for additional Credentials that you may qualify to earn; however funding may be limited
to your GI Bill.
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Leader Credentialing: The following certifications and licenses are applicable to enlisted Leaders (E-4 and above). They may require
additional education, training or experience.
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STAY NAVY
REENLIST / EXTEND: Request Chit/Form:
TRANSFER:
15 Months 12 Months 9 Months 6 Months Orders Received
Exception Family Member EFM CMS/ID Accept Orders Screening
For additional assistance in transfer and relocation, go to the Military HOMEFRONT website:
http://www.public.navy.mil/bupers-npc/Pages/default.aspx and visit your Fleet and Family Support Center on base.
SEPARATING/RETIRE:
18 -12 months 6 months 90 days 30 days
Transition GPS MED/DEN Copy of Records Copy of Records
VA/DVA
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 BUPERS Online Account)
Height Weight If Required (Neck Waist Hips (Female) BCA )
Overall Score /
List date (if) any PRT/BCA failure(s) over the last 5 years /
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PROFESSIONAL MILITARY EDUCATION
(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
Virtual Education Center (VEC) 877-838-1659 or Visit your overseas Navy College Office.)
Degree Goal
**Various Degree options are available using the Joint Service Transcript Degree Shop/Sailor and Marine Online Academic Advisor
(SMOLAA)**
VOLUNTARY EDUCATION: Links to study guides, exam preparations, and practice tests are located on DANTES website
http://www.dantes.doded.mil/
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MCPO REQUIRED NAVY PME:
Course Date
Course Title Course Location CIN/CSE ID
Length Completed
Joint Professional Military Education (JPME) War College Military DON / PME 40 hours
9 weeks
(DL) / 3
Senior Enlisted Academy 3 Newport RI P-920-1300
weeks
(F2F)
ADAMS for Supervisors Various Locations S-501-0120 8 hours
ADAMS for Facilitators Various Locations S-501-0110 16 hours
Command
Ethics Training
Delivered
Required General Military Training Topics For FY 2019 (Delivery determined by command discretion) 1
Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Awareness (SAPR) Command CPPD-GMT-SAPRA-1.0
Delivered
Command
Suicide Prevention CPPD-GMT-SAP-1.0
Delivered
Cyber Awareness Challenge MNP DOD-IAA-V16.0
Command
Counterintelligence Awareness and Reporting DOD-CIAR-1.0
Delivered/ MNP
Command
Antiterrorism Level I Awareness CENSECFOR-AT-010-1.0
Delivered/ MNP
Command
Department of the Navy Annual Privacy Training2 DON-PRIV-1.0
Delivered/ MNP
1 - Verify GMT topics on MNP GMT web page.
2 - Only required bi-annually.
3 - Course remains a requirement to become a Command Master Chief/Chief of the Boat.
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MCPO RECOMMENDED NAVY PME:
Course Date
Course Title Course Location CIN/CSE ID
Length Completed
Command Each
Chief's Mess Training (CMT/LCC) (21 modules available)
Delivered Month
Primary Enlisted Professional Military Education (PEPME) Navy E-Learning Military DON/ PME 60 hours
Block 1 Primary EPME - Introduction Navy E-Learning NWC-PPME-SENL-B1
Block 2 Primary EPME - The Culture of the Navy Navy E-Learning NWC-PPME-SENL-B2
Block 3 Primary EPME - Governance of the Navy Navy E-Learning NWC-PPME-SENL-B3
Block 4 Primary EPME - How the Navy Thinks About
Navy E-Learning NWC-PPME-SENL-B4
War
Block 5 Primary EPME - How the Navy Plans its
Navy E-Learning NWC-PPME-SENL-B5
Operations
Block 6 Primary EPME - Technology in the Maritime
Navy E-Learning NWC-PPME-SENL-B6
Domain
Block 7 Primary EPME - PME Conclusion Navy E-Learning NWC-PPME-SENL-B7
Joint Professional Military Education (JPME) Navy E-Learning JKDDC-SNCO-2 60 hours
Senior Enlisted Leadership Development Guide Navy E-Learning
CPPD/NETC CMDCM-
CMDCM/COB Leadership Course MNP/Classroom
9580
(Must have fleet recommendation) (Newport, RI)
COB-9579
College Course/ Foreign Language and
Culture 45 hours
Navy E-Learning Culture
Selection Board Member Navy E-Learning NPC-SBM-2.0 1 hour
Recommended General Military Training Topics For FY 2019 (Delivery determined by command discretion) 1
Command
Alcohol, Drug, and Tobacco Awareness CPPD-GMT-ADTA-1.0
Delivered
Command
Stress Management (Operational Stress Control) CPPD-GMT-SM-1.0
Delivered
Command
Domestic Violence Prevention and Reporting CPPD-GMT-DV-1.1
Delivered
Command
Sexual Health and Responsibility CPPD-GMT-SHR-1.0
Delivered
Hazing Policy and Prevention Command CPPD-GMT-HPP-1.0
Delivered
Command
Personal Financial Management CPPD-GMT-PFM16-1.0
Delivered
Command
Operational Risk Management (ORM) CPPD-GMT-ORM-1.0
Delivered
Command
Energy Policy OPNAV-GMTE-1.0
Delivered
Equal Opportunity/Sexual Harassment/Grievance Command
CPPD-GMT-EOSH-1.0
Procedures Delivered
Command
Combating Trafficking in Persons General Awareness DOD-CTIP-2.0
Delivered/ MNP
Command
Records Management DOR-RM-010-1.1
Delivered/ MNP
Command NAVIFOR-FEWC-EMW-
Electromagnetic Warfare
Delivered/ MNP 01.01
Command
Operations Security NIOC-USOPSEC-2.0
Delivered/ MNP
1 - Verify GMT topics on MNP GMT web page.
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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.
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NAVY PROFESSIONAL READING PROGRAM (PRP)
The purpose of the Chief of Naval Operations Professional Reading Program (CNO PRP), maintained by CNO PRP program managers at the
U.S. Naval War College, is to facilitate the professional and personal development of all Sailors. For additional information on the CNO PRP visit
http://navyreading.dodlive.mil/
ESSENTIAL READING
Navy Power (First 5 offerings) Visit http://www.navy.mil/ah_online/cno-readingprogram/navalpower.html for complete list. Completed
Sea Power by Admiral James Stavridis
Toward a New Maritime Strategy by Peter D. Haynes
The Rules Of The Game by Andrew Gordon
Sea Power by Geoffrey Till
Red Star Over The Pacific by Toshi Yoshihara and James R. Holmes
Fast Learning (First 5 offerings) Visit http://www.navy.mil/ah_online/cno-readingprogram/fastlearning.html for complete list. Completed
Democracy by Condoleezza Rice
A World in Disarray by Richard Haass
Our Robots, Ourselves by David A. Mindell
On Writing Well by William Zinsser
The Innovator's Dilemma by Clayton M. Christensen
Navy Team (First 5 offerings) Visit http://www.navy.mil/ah_online/cno-readingprogram/navyteam.html for complete list. Completed
The Accidental Admiral by James Stavridis
Team of Teams by Stanley Mc Chrystal
Navigating the Seven Seas by Melvin G. Williams, Sr. and Melvin G. Williams, Jr.
Leadership on the Line by Ronald A Heifetz and Marty Linsky
A Vietnam Experience by James Stockdale
Partnerships (First 5 offerings) Visit http://www.navy.mil/ah_online/cno-readingprogram/partnernetwork.html for complete list. Completed
Partnerships for the Americas by James Stavridis
The Accidental Superpower by Peter Zeihan
Asia's Cauldron by Robert D. Kaplan
World Order by Henry Kissinger
At Ease by Dwight Eisenhower
Reading, discussing, and understanding the ideas found in the CNO PRP will not only improve our critical thinking skills, but will also help us
become better Sailors, citizens, and most importantly, leaders. This list is not intended to limit professional reading or learning in any way, but
merely to provide easy access to a few of the many titles that will benefit our service.
The Chief of Naval Operations' tenets and Lines of Effort: Strengthening Naval Power at and from the Sea; Achieving Fast Learning at Every
Level; Strengthening Our Navy Team for the Future; and Expanding and Strengthening our Network of Partners. These LOEs have themes
common to all Sailors - Integrity, Accountability, Initiative, and Toughness.
The books are organized by the Lines of Effort, but there are several other categories as well. A Design for Maintaining Maritime Superiority is
included in addition to a section of books - Fundamentals for the Naval Professional - that contains canonical books about warfighting, diplomacy,
and strategy. Many books on both lists are available as e-books through the Navy General Library Program.
The entire list, of over 140 book summaries and additional information is available at http://navyreading.dodlive.mil/
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MCPO RECOMMENDED COMMUNITY READING
Title Completed
Basic Military Requirements Manual (BMR) NAVEDTRA 14325
U.S. Navy Uniform Regulations NAVPERS 15665I
Naval Military Personnel Manual NAVPERS 15560D
Ships' Maintenance and Material Management (3M) Manual NAVSEAINST 4790.8 Series
Navy Safety and Occupational Health (SOH) Program Manuals OPNAVINST 5100.19 / 5100.23 Series
Physical Readiness Program OPNAVINST 6110.1J
Standard Organization and Regulations of the U.S. Navy (SORM) OPNAVINST 3120.32 Series
Enlisted to Officer Commissioning Programs Application Administrative Manual OPNAVINST 1420.1B
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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.
You already have. All your training up to this point is part of your Aviation Structural Mechanic 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,
Then lastly sign up for new courses?
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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
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.
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SAMPLE DEGREE PLAN
REFERENCES
Navy Enlisted Learning and Development Programs:
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
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:
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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) NAVADMIN 318/07
Education:
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