Yeoman Career Roadmap Guide
Yeoman Career Roadmap Guide
October 2024
United States Navy Ethos
We are the United States Navy, our Nation's sea power - ready guardians of peace, victorious
in war.
We are professional Sailors and Civilians - a diverse and agile force exemplifying the highest
standards of service to our Nation, at home and abroad, at sea and ashore.
Integrity is the foundation of our conduct; respect for others is fundamental to our character;
decisive leadership is crucial to our success.
We are 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.
I represent the fighting spirit of the Navy and those who have gone
before me to defend
freedom and democracy around the world.
Notes:
4-8 YN1 9.27 Yrs STA-21, OCS, MECP, 48 1st Shore Tour
YN2 4.29 Security Specialist Duty: LPO/Recruiter/RDC/
Instructor
1-4 YN2 4.29 Yrs Naval Academy, 36 1st Sea Tour
YN3 2.03 NROTC Duty: Administrative Assistant
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General information and general considerations for advancement for all Pay-grades:
3. Although YN is primarily a surface rating, YNs serve in billets assigned to every war-fighting domain in the
Navy. Accordingly, they SHALL qualify for the warfare designation based upon assignment type and primary
watch standing qualifications for the command in which they are assigned.
4. Due to the diverse nature of the Yeoman rating, documented rating impact should be taken into account when
determining the best candidates. Rating impact should include, but is not limited to, performance in the
Advancement Examination Readiness Review, providing regional YN training, direct involvement in leadership
symposiums, Flag Writer Recruiting Lead/Mentor, Regional and Assistant Regional Flag Writer Coordinators, and
participation in Training Requirements Review for YN "A" and "C" Schools.
5. Yeoman fall into three catagories, Quad Zero (NEC 0000), Flag Writer (NEC 791D - formally A15A), and
Security Specialist (NEC 791A).
a. Quad Zero Yeoman should support the Triad in managing the administrative functions of the command. They
provide customer service to all Sailors within the command. Members should have documented leadership in
multiple areas of responsibility which may include, but is not limited to, the department, mess, command, and the
community. Due to the billet structure in each command, not every candidate will have an opportunity to hold the
LPO position and should not be considered negative unless no other leadership is identified.
b. YNs in paygrade E-6 and above may apply for the Flag Writer Special Program. Once accepted, they will
attend YN "C" School and earn NEC 791D. Flag Writers may execute an immediate transfer to support a
Flag/General Officer and should not be conisered negative if transferring prior to a periodic evaluation cycle.
Because of this, their careers and do not follow a normal sea and shore rotation. Sea duty for Flag Writers is limited
to FIFTH and SEVENTH Fleet and Carrier and Expeditionary Strike Groups. Flag Writers do not generally serve in
LPO/LCPO positions but should have documented leadership within the front office and look for alternate
leadership opportunities within the command and the Yeoman community.
c. Security Specialists should be E5 and above and are assigned to roles where they shall posses and maintain a
TS/SCI clearance. They may perform normal YN duties, however they are designated as physical and personnel
security agents for their command. Their mission is to provide oversight of Sensitive Compartmented Information
(SCI), general security (GENSER) and/or Special Access Programs (SAP) for the commands they are assigned to.
Primary responsibilities will include the personnel security administration, records management, physical security,
and facility management at assigned commands. Security Specialists can earn NEC, 791A. Due to the high
demand, nature of duties, and strict security clearance requirements, Sailors may be assigned back-to-back security
billets. This should not affect their ability to maintain proper sea/shore flow. Security Specialists may not have the
same level of leadership within their work space as Quad Zero Yeoman but should look for alternate leadership
opportunities within the command and the Yeoman community.
6. The career enhancing billets in the Yeoman rating are sea duty. Duty onboard a CVN, DDG, Carrier Strike
Group, Expeditionary Strike Group, Carrier Air Wing, Destroyer Squadron, Amphibious Squadron, or
LHA/LHD/LPD/LSD Administrative Office and Independent Duty Admin with SEABEE Battalions. Billets at, or
associated with Naval Special Warfare Development Group (NSWDG), Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC),
Naval Special Warfare Tactical Development and Evaluation Squadrons (TAC D&E SQDN), or Special
Reconnaissance Teams (SRT), are challenging career assignments at the E6-E8 paygrades and are considered sea
intensive. Special consideration should be given to those who fill these carefully screened, special duty, CNO
Priority ONE critical billets with documented leadership and greater administrative impact.
a. Consideration should be given to Sailors who have displayed superior performance while assigned to a Fleet
staffs, TYCOM staff, BUPERS, NPC, as YN “A” school, or “C” school instructors, Advanced YN/PS Training
School Instructor, and Military Training Instructor (MTI) at various schoolhouses. Additionally any Detailer
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position and assignments at Afloat Training Group are considered significant duties and are carefully screened and
selected to that assignment. Sailors selected to serve one of these staffs are considered to be at the top of operational
expertise and are highly valued by the YN community.
b. Littoral Combat Ship Squadron, and TYCOMs are duty comparable to sea duty for the rating while actually a
shore tour. Another example of a demanding and diverse shore tour is work at a major Navy Information
Operations command (NIOC) (i.e. Texas, Hawaii, Georgia, or Ft. Meade). Duty should display a wide array of
technical administration in addition to maximizing qualifications and collateral duties unrelated to the Yeoman
rating. Lastly, duty assigned to Combatant Commanders where members have a large scope of responsibility of
providing effective command and control of military forces regardless of branch of service. Sailors assigned to
Combatant Commanders must have the ability to work in a fast pace and dynamic environment.
c. Personnel assigned to Forward Deployed Naval Forces (FDNF) overseas assignments such as embarked staff,
squadrons, or forward deployed ships are examples of demanding overseas duties.
d. Personnel assigned to Special Shore Programs such as a Recruit Division Commander at OTC, Naval
Academy and RTC are carefully screened and selected for this high priority assignment to develop the future officer
and enlisted ranks of our Navy.
e. Some billets are designed in which only one YN is assigned to a command. In those instances, consideration
for advancement should be based on their overall contributions and performance toward the command mission in
which they are assigned, as well as their initiative to seek additional leadership opportunities. For Flag Writer, "C"
School Instructor and Placement Coordinator (Detailer) are considered career enhancing billets and reserved for
hard charging Flag Writers who are screened and selected by senior Flag Writer leadership.
7. Qualifications. Favorable consideration should be given to candidates that show the success of their watch
stations, such as number of qualifications, watchstanding effectiveness, warfighting and force protection readiness,
and command accomplishments.
• OOD (I/P)
• Qualified all Enlisted Warfare per platform assigned
• SEWBC (Senior Enlisted Watchbill Coordinator)
• Watchbill Coordinator
• DCTT (Damage Control Training Team)
• Repair Locker Leader or other DC duties
• ATTWO (Anti-Terrorism Weapons Officer)
• ATTT (Anti-Terrorism Training Team)
• MTT (Medical Training Team)
• ATT (Aviation Training Team member on smaller decks)
• USMAP qualifications; Navy Cool Certifications; Lean Six Sigma Certifications
8. Collateral Duties. Collateral duties should be focused outside the Yeoman rating. Extra duties within the
Yeoman rating, i.e. Mail Manager, Security Manager, Indoc Coordinator, Sponsor Coordinator, or CPPA are
considered normal duties. Leadership or management of Sailors of in Yeoman specific collateral dutes can be
taken into account, however, the emphasis should be on the leadership and not the Yeoman specific collateral duty.
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1. Candidates eligible for selection to YNC should have documented leadership as an LPO or leading significant
leadership positions within command programs, including leadership of peers or leadership up the chain of
command. They should have documentation reflecting Sailor impact and results from their direct leadership.
Candidates need to show impact within the command without taking away from their primary duty. Top candidates
should excel at difficult and challenging jobs with documented technical knowledge and success at their watch
station, qualifications, warfighting readiness, and command accomplishments. You must consider the scope of the
candidate’s primary job assignments and the impact throughout the command, area, and Fleet.
2. Sea Assignments: Serve onboard CVN, LHD, LHA, LSD, LPD, DDG, CSG, ESG, CAG, DESRON, PHIBRON,
sea going Squadron, or SPECWAR/NSW/DEVGRU/TAC D&E SQDN.
• Documented leadership and mission impact serving in key leadership positions (Dept LPO, Div LPO etc.)
• Qualified all Enlisted Warfare per platform assigned
• Training Team (DCTT, ATTT, STT, MTT, etc.) with impact on unit mission, department results, and unit
certifications
• Sailor 360, peer group, FCPOA documented leadership/impact (leading a committee should be considered
a plus)
• Command or Assistant Command Collateral Duties with documented leadership/impact
3. Shore Assignments: YNs serve in all communities ashore, overseas, and Shore Special Program billets.
• Documented leadership and mission impact serving in key leadership positions (Dept LPO, Div LPO etc.)
• Assigned to a Shore Special Program (Instructor Duty, Brig, Attache, etc)
• Numbered Fleets, TYCOMs, COCOMS, National Capitol Region, BUPERS, NPC, LCSRON, major NIOC
or Fleet Replacement Squadron (FRS)
• Sailor 360, peer group, FCPOA documented leadership/impact (leading a committee should be considered
a plus)
• Command or Assistant Command Collateral Duties with documented leadership/impact
• YN rating involvement – Command/Regional impact – rating-specific professional development initiatives
and Fleet training (i.e. Command/Regional symposium/trainings)
4. Favorable consideration should be given to candidates stationed in non-fleet concentrated areas with no khaki
leadership supervision/support).
1. Candidates eligible for selection to YNCS should have documented leadership as an LCPO or other significant
leadership positions, including leadership of peers or leadership up the chain of command. Their direct leadership
should reflect Sailor success through selection as Command/Department SOQ/SOY, advancements, warfare
qualifications, college enrollment, and USMAP certifications. Candidates need to show impact within the Yeoman
community and the command without taking away from their primary duty. Top candidates should excel at difficult
and challenging jobs with documented success at their watch station, qualifications, warfighting readiness, and
command accomplishments. Recommended to have completed the Senior Enlisted Accademy. You must consider
the scope of the candidate’s primary job assignments and the impact throughout the command, area, and Fleet.
2. Sea Assignments: Serve onboard CVN, LHD, LHA, LSD, LPD, DDG, CSG, ESG, CAG, DESRON, PHIBRON,
sea going Squadron, or SPECWAR/NSW/DEVGRU/TAC D&E SQDN.
• Documented leadership and mission impact serving in key leadership positions (DLCPO, LCPO, Admin
Officer etc.)
• Qualified all Enlisted Warfare per platform assigned
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• Training Team (DCTT, ATTT, STT, MTT, etc.) with impact on unit mission, department results, and unit
certifications
• Sailor 360 involvement (leading a committee should be considered a plus)
• CPOA & CPO Initation involvement (leading a committee should be considered a plus)
• Command or Assistant Command Collateral Duties with documented leadership/impact
3. Shore Assignments: YNs serve in all and communities ashore, overseas, and Shore Special Program billets.
• Documented leadership and mission impact serving in key leadership positions (DLCPO, LCPO, Admin
Officer etc.)
• Assigned to a Shore Special Program (Instructor Duty, Brig, Attache, etc)
• Numbered Fleets, TYCOMs, COCOMS, National Capitol Region, BUPERS, NPC, LCSRON, major NIOC
or Fleet Replacement Squadron (FRS)
• Sailor 360 involvement (leading a committee should be considered a plus)
• Demonstrate active participation in CPO Initiation (leading a committee should be considered a plus)
• CPOA & CPO Initation involvement (leading a committee should be considered a plus)
• Command or Assistant Command Collateral Duties with documented leadership/impact
• YN rating involvement – AERR, Command/Regional impact – rating-specific professional development
initiatives and Fleet training (i.e. Command/Regional/Leadership symposium/trainings)
1. Candidates eligible for selection to YNCM should have documented leadership as a Department LCPO,
including leadership of CPOs and peers. Their direct leadership should reflect Sailor success as
Command/Department SOQ/SOY selection, advancements, warfare qualifications, college enrollment, and USMAP
certifications. Candidates need to show impact within the Yeoman community and the command without taking
away from their primary duty. They should manage command level programs and major command collateral duties
with success. Top candidates should excel at difficult and challenging jobs with documented success at their watch
station, qualifications, warfighting readiness, and command accomplishments. Recommended to have completed
the Senior Enlisted Academy. You must consider the scope of the candidate’s primary job assignments and the
impact throughout the command, area, and Fleet.
2. Sea Assignments: Serve onboard Aircraft Carrier, Expeditionary commands, Strike Fighter Squadron,
Expeditionary Strike Group, Carrier Strike Group, sea going Squadron, or SPECWAR/NSW/DEVGRU/TAC D&E
SQDN.
• Documented leadership and mission impact serving in key leadership positions (DLCPO, Admin Officer,
etc.)
• Qualified All Enlisted Warfare per Platform
• Training Team (DCTT, ATTT, STT, MTT, etc.) leader/member with documented impact
• Sailor 360 involvement (leading a committee should be considered a plus)
• CPOA & CPO Initation involvement (leading a committee should be considered a plus)
• Major Command Collateral Duty with documented leadership/impact
• YN rating involvement – AERR, Command/Regional impact – rating-specific professional development
initiatives and Fleet training (i.e. Command/Regional/Leadership symposium/trainings)
• Senior Enlisted Academy graduate
3. Shore Assignments: YNs serve in all communities ashore and overseas, to include Shore Special Program billets.
• Documented leadership and mission impact serving in key leadership positions (DLCPO, Admin Officer,
SEL, etc.)
• Assigned to a Shore Special Program (Instructor Duty, Brig, Attache, etc)
• Numbered Fleets, TYCOMs, COCOMS, National Capitol Region, BUPERS, NPC, LCSRON, or major
NIOC
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• Sailor 360 involvement (leading a committee should be considered a plus)
• CPOA & CPO Initation involvement (leading a committee should be considered a plus)
• Major Command Collateral Duty with documented leadership/impact
• YN rating involvement – AERR, Command/Regional impact – rating-specific professional development
initiatives and Fleet training (i.e. Command/Regional/Leadership symposium/trainings)
• Senior Enlisted Academy graduate
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TRAINING AND ADMINISTRATION OF THE RESERVE (TAR)
Training and Administration of the Reserve (TAR) Yeoman (YN) work is primarily performed in a professional office environment ashore
with limited opportunities afloat. YNs serve as office managers in support of command administrative infrastructure necessary to meet the
command’s objectives. They may work independently, with little supervision or closely with others under close supervision, depending
on individual assignments.
YEARS CAREER AVERAGE COMMISSIONING TOUR TYPICAL CAREER PATH
OF MILESTONES TIME TO OR OTHER LENGTH DEVELOPMENT
SERVICE ADVANCE SPECIAL *Note 3
PROGRAMS
26-30 YNCM 23 Yrs ECM 36/36 Follow on Tour: Board Sponsor/
ECM TECH/Program Manager
8TH Tour Billet: ADMIN OFF/LCPO
Duty: BUPERS/CFLSW/CNAFR/
CNIFR/CNR/CNRFC/NPC/NRPDC/
MSRON/OPNAV/REDCOM/SPECWAR/
SQUADRON
23-26 YNCM 23 Yrs CSEL, CMDCM, ECM 36/36 7th Tour Billet: ADMIN OFF/LCPO/
YNCS 19.9 36/36 ECM TECH
Duty: ADMIN OFF/LCPO
Duty: BUPERS/CFLSW/CNAFR/CNIFR/
CNR/CNRFC/NPC/NRPDC/MSRON/
OPNAV/REDCOM/SPECWAR/
SQUADRON
20-23 YNCM 23 Yrs CMDCM, ECM 36/36 6th Tour Billet: ADMIN OFF/LCPO/
YNCS 19.9 MSC-IPP, 36/36 ECM TECH/
YNC 14.1 Rating Detailer, Rating 36/36 Duty: BUPERS/CFLSW/CNAFR/CNIFR/
Specialist, Instructor, CNR/CNRFC/NPC/NRPDC/MSRON/
OPNAV/REDCOM/SPECWAR/
SQUADRON
16-20 YNC 14.1 Yrs CSEL, CMC, CSC, 36/36 5th Tour Billet: ADMIN OFF/LCPO/
YN1 7.92 CWO, MSC-IPP, 36/36 LPO/ECM TECH
MECP, ECM, Rating 36/36 Duty: BUPERS/CFLSW/CNAFR/CNIFR/
Detailer, Rating CNR/CNRFC/NPC/NRPDC/MSRON/
Specialist, Instructor, OPNAV/REDCOM/SPECWAR/
Special Programs SQUADRON
12-16 YNC 14.1 Yrs CSEL, CSC, OCS, 36/36 4th Tour Billet: ADMIN OFF/LCPO/
YN1 7.92 CWO, LDO, MSC- 36/36 LPO/SECURITY MANAGER/ LEGAL
IPP, MECP, ECM, 36/36 OFF
Rating Detailer, Rating 36/36 Duty: BUPERS/CFLSW/CNAFR/
Specialist, Instructor, NIFR/CNR/CNRFC/NPC/NRPDC/
Special Programs NRC/MSRON/OPNAV/REDCOM/
SPECWAR/SQUADRON/SHIP
8-12 YNC 14.1 Yrs CSEL, OCS, LDO, 36/36 3rd Tour Billet: ADMIN OFF/LCPO/LPO/
YN1 7.92 MSC-IPP, MECP, 36/36 SECURITY MANAGER/LEGAL OFF
YN2 3 Instructor, Special 36/36 Duty:
Programs BUPERS/CFLSW/CNAFR/NIFR/CNR
/CNRFC/NPC/NRPDC/NRC/MSRON/
REDCOM/SPECWAR/SQUADRON/
SHIP
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YEARS CAREER AVERAGE COMMISSIONING Tour TYPICAL CAREER PATH
OF MILESTONES TIME TO OR OTHER Length DEVELOPMENT
SERVICE ADVANCE SPECIAL *Note 3
PROGRAMS
4-8 YN1 7.92 Yrs STA-21, OCS, 36/36 2nd Tour Billet: ADMIN LPO/ALPO
YN2 3 Yrs. MSCIPP, MECP, 36/36 CLERK/SECURITY OFF
Instructor, 36/36 Duty: BUPERS/CFLSW/CNAFR/NIFR/
Special Programs CNR/CNRFC/NPC/NRPDC/NRC/MSRON/
REDCOM/SPECWAR/SQUADRON/SHIP
1-4 YN2 3 Yrs Naval Academy, 36/36 1st Tour Billet: ADMIN CLERK/
YN3 1.3 NROTC 36/36 SECURITY ASSISTANT
36/36 Duty:
BUPERS/CFLSW/CNAFR/NIFR/CNR/
CNRFC/NPC/NRPDC/NRC/MSRON/
REDCOM/SPECWAR/SQUADRON/SHIP
R YNSN 9 Months 36/36 R and all schools or training events required
YNSA to be completed prior to reporting to their
Accession first operational command.
Training
Notes:
1. “A” School is NOT required. YNs must maintain, at a minimum, a valid adjudicated SECRET security clearance.
TAR YNs are a shore intensive rate with a 17% opportunity for a sea duty assignment
2. In addition to technical knowledge, TAR YNs are expected to be knowledgeable in Navy Reserve Program
Management to be competitive for advancement to E7-E9. Navy reserve knowledge is gained through assignment
to reserve specific commands (NRC, REDCOM, CNRFC, CNAFR, CNIFR, NECC, etc) that support the primary
mission of the Navy Reserves and Navy.
3. TAR YNs may work independently at various Active Component Commands; special consideration should be
given to performance supporting reserve related initiatives or missions in support of warfighting readiness during
these tours. When assigned to billets eligible for qualifications, Sailors are required to complete the qualification of
that platform/command per governing instruction. Special consideration should be given to those who fill these
carefully screened, special duty, OPNAV, BUPERS, NPC, TYCOM, RDC, and Instructor Duty are very demanding
assignments and should be given high consideration. Sailors selected to serve in these billets are considered to be at
the top of operational expertise and are highly valued by the TAR YN Community.
4. NECs held: Security Specialist (791A); Special Security (791B); 791F Command Pay and Personnel
Administrator (CPPA) (791F); Instructor (805A); Master Training Specialist (8MTS) (billet specific); Career
Information Program Advisor (806R), Reserve Career Information Program Advisor (807R); Reserve Program
Director (RPD) (858A). Completion of the Senior Enlisted Academy (SEA) (service equivalent), Reserve Senior
Enlisted Management (RSEM), Navy Reserve Unit Management (NRUM), and CPO Leader Development Course
should be highly considered when evaluating Senior Enlisted personnel.
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TRAINING AND ADMINISTRATION OF THE RESERVE (TAR)
Considerations for advancement from E6 to E7: YNs serve in all communities ashore and overseas, to
include Shore Special Program billets. The YN TAR community has 17% sea duty billets (E1-E9), so sea
duty tours should not be considered mandatory for a candidate to be fully qualified for advancement.
NOTE: Intermediate Leader Development Course (ILDC) and Advanced Leader Development Course (ALDC) will
be a prerequisite for advancement to E-6 and E-7 respectively, starting in calendar year 2025.
• Served as Department/Division LPO, Assistant LPO, or ADMIN Officer/Department Head with documented
impact.
• Navy Reserve Program Management with documented impact.
• Personal/Professional development. Completion of USMAPs, PPME, SEJPME I, and off-duty education.
• Leadership/Mentorship with documented impact (i.e. rate training, leadership training.)
• FCPOA with strong involvement and documented impact. Special consideration should be given to leadership
positions (President, Vice President, Cabinet member)
• SAILOR 360 with strong involvement and documented impact. Special consideration should be given to
leadership positions.
• Command collateral duties with documented impact. Special consideration should be given to documented
regional or force wide impact.
• When assigned to operational billets completion of qualifications per governing instruction. Special
considerations for completion of qualifications for duties outside the normal scope (i.e. 3M, ATTWO, OOD
(I/P), CICWO, DCTT/ATTT, and SSTT).
• Assignments to RTC, OTC and Naval Academy as a Recruit Division Commander, are carefully screened and
selected for this high priority assignment.
Considerations for advancement from E7 to E8: YNs serve in all communities ashore and overseas, to
include Shore Special Program billets. The YN TAR community only has 17% sea duty billets (E1-E9), so
sea duty tours should not be considered mandatory for a candidate to be fully qualified for advancement.
NOTE: Chief Petty Officer Leader Development Course (CPO-LDC) will be a prerequisite for advancement to E-8
commencing with the Fiscal Year 2026 Selection Board.
• Served as ADMIN Department/Division LCPO or Admin Officer with documented impact. Special
consideration should be given to performance as Command SEL with documented impact in addition to in-rate
knowledge and admin leadership.
• Navy Reserve Program Management with documented impact.
• Personal/Professional Development. Completion of NECs, USMAPs, SJPME II, SEA, RSEM, NRUM,
NLDFC, and off-duty education.
• YN Community Health with documented impact (i.e. Regional Admin/Rate Training, AERR).
• Sailorization. Leadership/Mentorship with documented impact.
• CPO Mess and Wardroom Professional development with documented impact.
• SAILOR 360 with strong involvement and documented impact. Special consideration should be given to
leadership positions.
• CPOA with strong involvement and documented impact. Special consideration should be given to leadership
positions (President, Vice President, Cabinet member).
• CPO Initiation with strong involvement and sponsorship with documented impact. Special consideration should
be given to leadership positions.
• Command collateral duties with documented impact. Special consideration should be given to documented
regional or force wide impact.
• When assigned to operational billets completion of qualifications per governing instruction. Special
considerations for completion of qualifications for duties outside the normal scope (i.e. 3M, ATTWO, OOD
(I/P), CICWO, DCTT/ATTT, and SSTT).
• Assignment as Enlisted Community Managers and Detailers, or at RTC, OTC and Naval Academy as a Recruit
Division Commander, are carefully screened and selected for this high priority assignment and should be given
special consideration.
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TRAINING AND ADMINISTRATION OF THE RESERVE (TAR)
Considerations for advancement from E8 to E9: YNs serve in all communities ashore and overseas, to
include Shore Special Program billets. The YN TAR community only has 17% sea duty billets (E1-E9), so sea
duty tours should not be considered mandatory for a candidate to be fully qualified for advancement.
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SELECTED RESERVE (SELRES)
Yeoman (YN) work is primarily performed in a professional office environment, both afloat and ashore. SELRES YN Sailors
serve as unit office managers in support of unit and gaining command administrative infrastructure necessary to meet the
command’s objectives. They may work independently, with little supervision, or closely with others under close supervision,
depending on individual assignments.
YEARS OF CAREER AVERAGE COMMISSIONING SEA/SHORE TYPICAL CAREER PATH
SERVICE MILESTONES TIME TO OR OTHER SPECIAL ROTATION DEVELOPMENT
PROMOTE PROGRAMS
26-30 YNCM 21.2 Yrs CSEL N/A Billets: AO, LCPO, CSEL
Duty: ECRC, NR JIOCEUR,
NR JTRU, NR MSC, NR
SUBGRU
Quals: SEA, NRUM, RSEM,
CMCDM
23-26 YNCM 21.2 Yrs CSEL, CMDCM, N/A Billets: AO, LCPO, CSEL
YNCS 18.3 Duty: ECRC, NR JTRU, NR
MSC, NR SUBGRU, SECDEF,
Quals: CMCDM, NRUM,
RSEM, SEA
20-23 YNCM 21.2 Yrs CSEL, CMDCM, CWO N/A Billets: AO, LCPO, SEL
YNCS 18.3 Duty: ECRC, Flag Staff, NMCB,
YNC 14 NR SUBGRU,
Quals: CMCDM, NRUM,
RSEM, SEA
16-20 YNCS 18.3 Yrs CWO, CSEL N/A Billets: AO, CSEL, LCPO, LPO
YNC 14 Duty: ECRC, EXPED, FLAG
YN1 10.6 STAFF, INTEL, NMCB, MSC,
RECRUITING, SPECWAR,
SPEC OPS, SQUADRONS,
SUBGRU, UMV,
Quals: NRUM, RSEM, SEA
12-16 YNCS 18.3 Yrs OCS, LDO, CWO N/A Billets: AO, ALPO, CSEL,
YNC 14 LCPO,
YN1 10.3 Duty: ECRC, EXPED, FLAG
STAFF, INTEL, MESRON,
NMCB, MSC, RECRUITING,
SPECWAR, SPEC OPS,
SUBGRU, SQUADRONS,
Quals: NRUM, RSEM, SEA,
SJPME, PPME, USMAP
8-12 YNC 14 Yrs STA-21, OCS, LDO N/A Billets: AO, LCPO, CSEL
YN1 10.3 ALPO, SECURITY MGR,
YN2 5.1 SECURITY SPECIALIST,
Duty: FLAG STAFF, INTEL
CNAFR, ECRC, SPECWAR,
SQUADRONS
Quals: NRUM, RSEM, SEA,
PPME, SJPME, USMAP
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SELECTED RESERVE (SELRES)
2. In addition to technical knowledge, SELRES YNs are expected to be knowledgeable in Navy Reserve Program
Management to be competitive for advancement to E7-E9.
3. SELRES YNs serve in billets augmented to various warfighting domains in the Navy. When assigned to units
eligible for warfare qualifications, YNs must qualify for the warfare specialist designation the community or
platform they are assigned or mobilized per the governing instructions when the length of orders permits.
4. Rating NECs are not applicable to SELRES billets; however, NECs could have been earned prior to affiliation
with the reserve component or while serving on active duty for extended periods of active duty. Special
consideration should be given to SELRES who have earned NECs and used skills towards increasing readiness;
attainable NECs include: Security Specialist (791A); Special Security (791B); 791F Command Pay and Personnel
Administrator (CPPA) (791F); Instructor (805A); Master Training Specialist (8MTS) (billet specific); Career
Information Program Advisor (806R), Reserve Career Information Program Advisor (807R); Reserve Program
Director (RPD) (858A). Completion of the Senior Enlisted Academy (SEA) (service equivalent), Reserve Senior
Enlisted Management (RSEM), Navy Reserve Unit Management (NRUM), and CPO Leader Development
Course should be highly considered when evaluating Senior Enlisted personnel.
Highly competitive candidates for selection as a Chief Petty Officer have met the following milestones.
• Should have served as LPO or Assistant LPO. Special consideration should be given to those who have served as
Command/Unit SEA/SEL with documented impact, in addition to in-rate knowledge.
• Major contributions and impact to UMUIC on warfighting readiness with documented impact. Special
consideration should be given to those who have completed rate specific mobilization or other long-term orders in
support of warfighting readiness with documented impact.
• Special consideration should be given to those who have completed mobilizations or long-term order supporting
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SELECTED RESERVE (SELRES)
organizational improvement initiatives (DE&I, ELD, NP2, etc.).
• Sailorization with documented impact – (rate training, mentorship, and professional development, etc.)
• Command Collateral Duty with documented impact (Assistant ESO, Unit Career Counselor, UPC, CRT, etc.)
• FCPOA with strong involvement and documented impact. Special consideration should be given to those in
leadership positions.
• SAILOR 360 with strong involvement and documented impact. Special consideration should be given to
those in leadership positions.
• Completion of PPME, SEJPME I, and off-duty education.
NOTE: Chief Petty Officer Leader Development Course (CPO-LDC) will be a prerequisite for advancement to E-8
commencing with the Fiscal Year 2026 Selection Board.
Highly competitive candidates for selection as a Senior Chief Petty Officer have met the following milestones.
• Served as ADMIN LCPO or Admin Officer/DH/Director. Special consideration should be given to those who have
served as Command/Unit SEA/SEL with documented impact, in addition to in-rate knowledge and leadership duties
(Admin LCPO, Admin Officer, etc).
• Major contributions and impact to UMUIC on warfighting readiness with documented impact. Special
consideration should be given to those who have completed rate specific mobilization or other long-term orders in
support of warfighting readiness with documented impact.
• Special consideration should be given to those who have completed mobilizations or long-term order supporting
organizational improvement initiatives (DE&I, ELD, NP2, etc.)
• Command/Regional/Force Collateral Duty with documented impact.
• YN Community Health (regional rate training and Leadership Symposiums, AERR, etc.).
• CPOA with strong involvement and documented impact. Special consideration should be given to those in
leadership positions.
• CPO Initiation with strong involvement and documented impact. Special consideration should be given to those in
leadership positions.
• SAILOR 360 with strong involvement and documented impact. Special consideration should be given to those in
leadership positions.
• Demonstrated institutional expertise through completion of SEA or other service equivalent courses,
PPME, SEJPME I/II, and/or advanced civilian education or rate-related certifications.
Highly competitive candidates for selection as a Master Chief Petty Officer have met all of the following
milestones.
• Served as ADMIN LCPO or Admin Officer/DH/Director. Special consideration should be given to those who have
served as Command/Unit SEA/SEL with documented impact, in addition to in-rate knowledge and leadership duties
(Admin LCPO, Admin Officer, etc).
• Major contributions and impact to UMUIC on warfighting readiness with documented impact. Special
consideration should be given to those who have completed rate specific mobilization or other long-term orders in
support of warfighting readiness with documented impact.
• Special consideration should be given to those who have completed mobilizations or long-term order supporting
organizational improvement initiatives (DE&I, ELD, NP2, etc.).
• Command/Regional/Force Collateral Duty with documented impact.
• YN Community Health (regional rate training and Leadership Symposiums, AERR, etc.).
• CPO Initiation with strong involvement and documented impact. Special consideration should be given to those in
leadership positions.
• SAILOR 360 with strong involvement and documented impact. Special consideration should be given to those in
leadership positions.
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SELECTED RESERVE (SELRES)
• CPOA with strong involvement and documented impact. Special consideration should be given to those in
leadership positions.
• Demonstrated institutional expertise through completion of SEA or other Service Equivalent Courses, PPME,
SJPME I/II and/or advanced civilian education or rate-related certifications.
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Yeoman
Occupational and Readiness Standards (OaRS) to E4
NAVEDTRA 44081
NAME:
These Occupational and Readiness Standards (OaRS) may be used to validate minimum competencies for performing various rating-
specific tasks in paygrade E4 in this rating. OaRS is based on the Occupational Standards (OCCSTDs) for the rating/paygrade. An E4
should possess the minimum competencies of their rating/paygrade, whereby OaRS may provide benefits as a tool to train towards and
track those competencies achieved.
OaRS does not address ship/unit/system specific standards, which may be covered within Personnel Qualification Standards (PQS),
Job Qualification Requirements (JQR), or local training/qualification programs. OaRS addresses the overall rating at the E4 level, not
the Sailor’s position, billet, or duty assignment.
Generally, each OaRS task area encompasses one or more occupational standards on the same or similar subjects and is written in
on-the-job rating language. Completion indicates the Sailor can perform the tasks or can articulate knowledge of the tasks. If
circumstances exist that limits a Sailor’s ability to effectively demonstrate any OaRS task element due to equipment configuration,
mission, or operational status, the Sailor can seek training or understanding from his/her peers, leadership, or refer to technical
manuals.
OaRS completion is voluntary and is not designed to replace other qualification programs (e.g. PQS, JQR). OaRS items that duplicate
"sign off" items in these types of programs can be signed off if they have already been signed off under any of these types of programs.
Task signatures are completed between the Sailor and the Sailor’s supervisor, Leading Petty Officer (LPO) or E5 or above designee.
Task sections are signed off by the Division Leading Chief or designee. Endorsement of completion of all OaRS tasks/sections are
validated by the Division Officer, Department LCPO, Department Head, and Command Career Counselor (CCC).
CORRESPONDENCE
Task Objective ** Supv Init Date
Create North American Treaty Organization (NATO) travel orders
Distribute message traffic
Draft classification markings on correspondence and directives
Draft dependent entry approval messages
File administrative documents
Maintain command directive case files
Prepare award recommendations (personal, unit)
Prepare command muster reports
Prepare correspondence
Prepare letters of authority (e.g. by direction, designation letters, etc.)
Prepare naval messages (e.g. special duty assignment, overseas screening, delay reporting, etc.)
Prepare personal award citations
Prepare statement of service documents
Process annual directive reviews
Process correspondence
Process official mail
Update ticklers
** Supv Init may be LPO or E5 or above designee
DIVISION LEADING CHIEF (OR DESIGNEE) SIGNATURE:
PENALTY STATEMENT
Any person who, with intent to deceive, signs any false record, return, regulation, order, or other official document, knowing it to be false, or makes any other false official statement
knowing it to be false, shall be punished as a court-martial may direct.
(Aug. 10, 1956, ch. 1041, 70A Stat. 71; Pub. L. 114–328, div. E, title LX, § 5419, Dec. 23, 2016, 130 Stat. 2946.)
PENALTY STATEMENT
Any person who, with intent to deceive, signs any false record, return, regulation, order, or other official document, knowing it to be false, or makes any other false official statement
knowing it to be false, shall be punished as a court-martial may direct.
(Aug. 10, 1956, ch. 1041, 70A Stat. 71; Pub. L. 114–328, div. E, title LX, § 5419, Dec. 23, 2016, 130 Stat. 2946.)
SECURITY
Task Objective ** Supv Init Date
Administer inadvertent disclosure oaths
Assist personnel in completing security clearance paperwork (e.g. JPAS, EQIP, etc.)
Initiate security clearances (Tier 3, Tier 5)
Input data into Joint Personnel Adjudication System (JPAS)
Prepare classified materials (e.g., mailing and hand carry)
Verify Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF) security badge system access requirements
** Supv Init may be LPO or E5 or above designee
DIVISION LEADING CHIEF (OR DESIGNEE) SIGNATURE:
PENALTY STATEMENT
Any person who, with intent to deceive, signs any false record, return, regulation, order, or other official document, knowing it to be false, or makes any other false official statement
knowing it to be false, shall be punished as a court-martial may direct.
(Aug. 10, 1956, ch. 1041, 70A Stat. 71; Pub. L. 114–328, div. E, title LX, § 5419, Dec. 23, 2016, 130 Stat. 2946.)
PENALTY STATEMENT
Any person who, with intent to deceive, signs any false record, return, regulation, order, or other official document, knowing it to be false, or makes any other false official statement
knowing it to be false, shall be punished as a court-martial may direct.
(Aug. 10, 1956, ch. 1041, 70A Stat. 71; Pub. L. 114–328, div. E, title LX, § 5419, Dec. 23, 2016, 130 Stat. 2946.)
TRAVEL
Task Objective ** Supv Init Date
Process funded emergency leave requests
Review Defense Travel System (DTS) authorizations and vouchers
** Supv Init may be LPO or E5 or above designee
DIVISION LEADING CHIEF (OR DESIGNEE) SIGNATURE:
PENALTY STATEMENT
Any person who, with intent to deceive, signs any false record, return, regulation, order, or other official document, knowing it to be false, or makes any other false official statement
knowing it to be false, shall be punished as a court-martial may direct.
(Aug. 10, 1956, ch. 1041, 70A Stat. 71; Pub. L. 114–328, div. E, title LX, § 5419, Dec. 23, 2016, 130 Stat. 2946.)
DIVISION OFFICER:
________________________________________
DEPARTMENT LCPO:
________________________________________
DEPARTMENT HEAD:
________________________________________
PENALTY STATEMENT
Any person who, with intent to deceive, signs any false record, return, regulation, order, or other official document, knowing it to be false, or makes any
other false official statement knowing it to be false, shall be punished as a court-martial may direct.
(Aug. 10, 1956, ch. 1041, 70A Stat. 71; Pub. L. 114–328, div. E, title LX, § 5419, Dec. 23, 2016, 130 Stat. 2946.)
Once an individual Sailor’s Occupational and Readiness Standards (OaRS) have been completed and endorsed by the
Command Career Counselor (CCC), documentation of completed OaRS by the Command Pay and Personnel
Administrator (CPPA), Training Officer, or other authorized command representative will be via Navy Standard Integrated
Personnel System (NSIPS) within the Personnel Qualifications section, or Advanced Skills Management (ASM) within the
Qual/Cert Records tab. Entries will generate an Enlisted Service Record (ESR) and Electronic Training Jacket (ETJ)
entry. These entries provide Sailors with electronic documentation of OaRS completion as well as Command and Navy
stakeholders ability to monitor the execution of OaRS.
Yeoman
Seaman Recruit to Seaman
NAME:
SKILL TRAINING
(Schools, courses and assignments directly related to occupation)
REQUIRED SKILL TRAINING
Course
Course Title Course Location CIN/CSE ID Date Completed
Length
1 Meridian, MS
Yeoman ‘A’ School U‑YN‑1000 36 days
1 - Reserve opportunities may exist, contact Reserve Forces Code N7 for authorization.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Yeoman (Apprentice/Administrative Assistant)
Yeomen (YN) perform clerical and personnel security and general administrative duties, including typing and filing; prepare
and route correspondence and reports; maintain records, publications, and service records; counsel office personnel on
administrative matters; perform administrative support for shipboard legal proceedings and maintain shipboard legal files;
conduct reporting/detaching and required retention related interviews; prepare and maintain personnel security documents
and perform other personnel related functions; and serve as office managers.
Yeoman (YN) (paygrade E1-E4) should have a basic understanding of standard office equipment, layout, and function.
Sailors should be able to execute basic administrative duties and responsibilities commensurate to their experience level
and time in service. Additionally, the apprentice should have good understanding of the English language, be a U.S. Citizen,
and have a valid security clearance (no exceptions). YN receive training following Basic Recruit Training in administrative
support to officers and enlisted personnel. They are responsible for information related to Navy occupations, general
education, requirements for promotion, and rights and benefits. Yeomen keep the ship's daily schedule running by receiving
visitors, answering the telephone, sorting mail, organizing files, and operating modern office equipment.
Mobilization UIC:
Date of Initial Entry to Military Service (DIEMS): Date of Initial Entry Reserve Forces (DIERF):
Pay Entry Base Date (PEBD):
ADSD: Report Date: EAOS/EOS: PRD: SEA / SHORE: /
PAYGRADE E1/E2 (9 months time in service required for advancement to E2 and E3)
PAYGRADE E3 (6 months time in service required to be eligible for advancement to E4)
Date Advanced: Eligible Advancement Date: Number of times up:
HYT Date: Security Clearance Level: Date Last updated:
Command INDOC complete:
Reporting (within 60 days for active duty or four drill weekends for SELRES) (Date Conducted):
Professional Apprenticeship Career Track (PACT) only:
6 Month: 12 Month: 18 Month:
24 Month: 48 Month: 60 Month:
Family Care Plan: Mil to Mil:
Sailor 360: Special Program: Member Request:
HYT 24 months (Date): HYT Waiver Date: Approve Disapprove
C-WAY-REEN 18 months to EAOS/EOS: Career Waypoint not approved:
Rating Conversion: Navy Formal Training Schools Request ("A"/"C"etc):
Transfer: Separation: Career Status Bonus (election message received):
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):
Commissioning Programs Applications: (prior to submission, command endorsement):
Seaman to Admiral 21 (STA-21): Medical Enlisted Commissioning Program (MECP):
Naval Academy: Naval Academy Preparatory School (NAPS):
Officer Candidate School:
Completion
Sea/Shore General Qualifications Watch Standing Qualifications Report Date Date
(N/A if not required)
Mandatory warfare qualification for enlisted Sailors assigned to designated warfare qualifying commands:
Completion
Warfare qualification programs Report Date Date
(N/A if not required)
Completion
Rate Specific/Department Qualifications (Add) Report Date Date
(N/A if not required)
Notes on Qualifications:
Navy Retention and Career Development Tools are web-based applications designed to support and enhance Sailor
career management, retention and professional/personal development. Specifically, these tools are designed to assist in Sailor
professionalization, advancement, retention, cross rating, and transitioning. Use of these tool allows Career Counselors to
provide better guidance on education, professional growth, career requirements and opportunities to individuals in the Navy and
for Sailors to take an active role in their professional development and career management. These tools include:
Navy Credentialing Opportunities On-Line (Navy COOL): Navy COOL assists Sailors (active & reserve) by funding the
certification & licensing exams that map their Navy education, training, experience, and competencies to industry/civilian-
recognized credentials and occupational equivalents. Sailors may obtain funding for credential examinations, renewals,
maintenance fees, and other mandatory examination administrative fees.
The following certifications and licenses are applicable to the YN-Yeoman rating. They may require additional education,
training or experience.
For more information about these credentials, visit NAVY COOL at [Link]
Target Date
Certifying Agency Credential Title
Paygrade Completed
Associate Professional in Human Resources
E7 Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI)
(aPHR)
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Access (Office
E3 Microsoft Corporation
2016)
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Excel (Office
E3 Microsoft Corporation
2016)
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Excel
E3 Microsoft Corporation
Associate (Office 2019)
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Excel Expert
E3 Microsoft Corporation
(Office 2016)
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Microsoft
E3 Microsoft Corporation
Access Expert (Office 2019)
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Microsoft Excel
E3 Microsoft Corporation
Expert (Office 2019)
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Microsoft Word
E3 Microsoft Corporation
Expert (Office 2019)
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Outlook (Office
E3 Microsoft Corporation
2016)
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Outlook
E3 Microsoft Corporation
Associate (Office 2019)
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): PowerPoint
E3 Microsoft Corporation
(Office 2016)
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): PowerPoint
E3 Microsoft Corporation
Associate (Office 2019)
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Word (Office
E3 Microsoft Corporation
2016)
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Word
E3 Microsoft Corporation
Associate (Office 2019)
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Word Expert
E3 Microsoft Corporation
(Office 2016)
Certified Associate in Project Management
E5 Project Management Institute (PMI)
(CAPM)
Academic Degrees – You are now eligible for credentials towards an earned academic degree.
Cross-Rated Sailors – If you have cross-rated, you now are eligible for credentials related to your prior rating.
Off-Duty or Command-Sponsored Training – You are now eligible for credentials for documented training that fully prepares you
for a credential.
Navy Reservists – You may now be eligible for funding of credentials related to your civilian occupation.
Prior Other-Service Enlisted Occupation - If you are Navy enlisted (Active or Reserve), you may now be eligible for funding for
credentials related to prior other-Service (Army, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard) enlisted occupation.
Collateral Duty/Out of Rate Assignments - Credentials are also available in these collateral duties/out of rate assignments in
which you are serving in or have served in.
Credentials Earned & Maintained Prior to Joining the Navy - If you are Navy enlisted (Active or Reserve), you may now be
eligible for funding for credentials that were earned, and maintained, prior to your enlistment in the Navy. The certification or
license must have relevance to the needs of the Navy, and must appear on Navy COOL, although it does not need to show the
Navy Bucks icon to be funded.
* See the Additional Funding Opportunities section on any rating page on Navy COOL for further details.
United Services Military Apprenticeship Program (USMAP): USMAP is available to most active duty occupations and is
certified by the U.S. Department of Labor. This is the largest apprenticeship program operating in the U.S. and is recognized by
all 50 states. Completion of one of these programs would qualify you as a journeyman, which could mean a significantly higher
starting salary in the civilian work force. Most programs require 5-8 years to complete but are transferable if you decide to leave
the service prior to completion. USMAP opportunities also exist for SELRES with orders over 12 months.
Date
Apprenticeship
Completed
Administrative Services Manager
Computer Operator
Legal Secretary
MilGears: MilGears leverages the COOL platform to provide Service members with a personalized, self-assessment of the
individual’s military training & experience and off-duty education & credentialing, for the purposes of providing
recommendations and next steps to pursue and achieve industry credentialing, in-service advancement, and ultimately post-
service employment. Use MilGears to build a comprehensive record that captures all the learning, experience, and related skills
you’ve gained to support preparation for career advancement. MilGears will provides multiple search methods to find
credentials that can help build your subject matter expertise related to your military career, as well as prepare you for a career
after transition. Use your time in service to pursue certifications, education, and experience that can help you achieve your goals.
Of the several tools found on MilGears, the two most common that Sailors would use are the Engage My Career Tool and the
Quick Explorer Tool.
The Engage My Career (EMC) Tool, available from the MilGears home page, analyzes your unique history to provide
customized results. The EMC Tool looks at what you've done in the military to date by guiding you through a series of questions
that collect information such as: your rating, pay grade, duty station history, training, NECs, qualifications (applicable to Mariner
careers), and civilian education or credentials. The EMC Tool then takes this information and helps you determine your best path
forward by showing you the possible occupation options you may be eligible for based on your current experience.
The Quick Explorer Tool, available from the MilGears home page, allows Service members to explore occupations without
uploading personal information.
Credentials - explore pathways related to a specific credential such as a degree, a certification, a USMAP apprenticeship
or a federal license.
Career Goals - explore pathways based on career goals through job family, industry and more.
Military Occupation - explore pathways by MOC to view ‘best-fit’ pathways based your military occupation. Pathways
include academic, industry, apprenticeship, cross-rate opportunities, and post-service employment opportunities.
Interests - answer a series of questions designed to discover your personal interests and connect them to career
pathways.
**These Navy Retention and Career Development Tools web-based applications may be available to Sailors who
change their Navy affiliation from the Navy active component to affiliation with the Navy Reserve component.**
The following post military occupations are similar to the YN-Yeoman Rating. For more information about these occupations, visit
NAVY COOL at [Link]
Career Waypoints-Reenlistment:
The Command Career Counselor is your local advocate to assist you with the Career Waypoints application process.
E3-E6 Sailors with less than 14 years of service must submit a Career Waypoints application, regardless of reenlistment
intentions. Sailors who do not desire to reenlist will submit an "intends to separate" application. Sailors not eligible for
reenlistment will submit a "not eligible" application.
The Career Waypoints system automatically generates most of the applications needed by Sailors. Applications must be
submitted no later than 16 months prior to expiration of active/reserve obligated service (EAOS/EOS) or as extended
(SEAOS/SEOS). Sailors with less than 24 months of contract time remaining at their projected rotation date (PRD) will
submit an application 15 months prior to their PRD. In either case, the Career Waypoints system will automatically generate
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applications for Sailors 18 months prior to either timeframe. Applications required outside of the established C-Way gates
can be submitted as Special Circumstance applications. Examples of when these may be needed include OBLISERVE for
special duty, decommissioning or homeport shift.
The C-Way 3-2-1 Process aligns career decisions with the detailing process. Soft End of Active/Reserve Obligated Service
(SEAOS/SEOS)/End of Active/Reserve Obligated Service (EAOS/EOS) applications are created by C-Way at the 18 month
from S/EAOS/EOS mark and must be submitted by the Command Career Counselor at the 16 month mark. This provides
time for the Career Counselor to validate the Sailor's information and to ascertain the Sailors career intentions. The first C-
Way review gate occurs from 16 to 13 months from S/EAOS/EOS with career choice options of in-rate, conversion, and
Selected Reserve. The second review gate occurs from 12 to 9 months from S/EAOS/EOS with career choice options of
conversion and Selected Reserve. From 8 months to 4 months to S/EAOS/EOS the Sailor can only choose Selected
Reserve affiliation.
Monthly reenlistment quotas are limited and must be reserved for our best and brightest Sailors who desire to Stay Navy.
Sailors must choose one of the following based on their desires and qualifications:
Reenlist-in-Rate,
Reenlist-in-rate, Willing to Convert
Convert only
AC to AC or TAR to TAR
RC to AC/TAR
RC to RC
AC/TAR to CIP (Intermission)
AC/TAR to Tour w/ Industry
SELRES option
Canvasser Recruiter
Intend to separate
Not eligible
In February 2014, C-Way delivered auto-approval capabilities to provide reenlistment decisions on S/EAOS/EOS applications
more quickly for eligible ratings. This changed the monthly processing of reenlistment applications as described below.
If you are in an, "open" rating or a "balanced" rating in an undermanned year group or an E6, you are eligible for
reenlistment, and your application is submitted with correct data it will be auto-approved and returned immediately, and you
can reenlist.
If you are in a "competitive" rating or a balanced rating but not an undermanned year group, then your application will be
processed through the monthly Rack and Stack process. Applications submitted in one month are processed in Rack and
Stack the following month.
For Nuclear ratings, all applications are reviewed by enlisted community managers on an ongoing basis throughout the
processing month.
If required data is missing (evaluations, Physical Fitness Assessment (PFA) data, security clearance etc.) the application
will be denied with a note to your career counselor regarding what needs to be fixed. It is critical the Command Career
Counselor reviews these notes to ensure Sailors are not disadvantaged in their opportunities for retention.
Upon completion of the monthly process, Career Waypoints results will be available to command users via the Monthly
report section of the Career Waypoint system.
For additional guidance, see MILPERSMAN 1160-140, NAVADMIN 231/17, and your Career Counselor
Or call My Navy Call Center: (833) 330-MNCC or (901) 874-MNCC; or askmncc@[Link]
Upon completion of the monthly process, Career Waypoints results will be available to command users via the Monthly report
section of the Career Waypoints system.
For additional guidance, see MILPERSMAN 1001-260, NAVADMIN 231/17, and your Career Counselor
Or call My Navy Call Center: (833) 330-MNCC or (901) 874-MNCC; or askmncc@[Link]
Exception Family Member Exception Family Member Medical/Dental Reverse Sponsor Obligate
SELRES TRANSFER:
12 Months 9 Months 6 Months 3 Months Orders Received
MNA MNA MNA MNA Sign Eval
(verify account access) (extend in current field) (apply for billets) (apply for billets)
Incentives/EOS opportunities
For additional assistance in transfer and relocation, go to the Military OneSource website:
[Link] and visit your Fleet and Family Support Center on base.
SEPARATING/RETIRE*:
18 -12 months 6 months 90 days 30 days
TAP* MED/DEN Copy of Records Copy of Records
Reserve Only
VA/DVA
*Upon demobilization, SELRES will need Transition Assistance Program (TAP) and DD-214; DD-214 is not required for
Reserve Retirements.
EDUCATION: (Prior to considering any pursuit of off duty education or program enrollment call the
Navy College Virtual Education Center (NCVEC) 833-330-6622 or Visit your overseas Navy College Office.)
Degree Goal
For entry into JST, have your College/University send official transcripts to:
Naval Education and Training Command N644
JST Operation Center
6490 Saufley Field Road
Pensacola, FL 32509
Email: JST@[Link]
VOLUNTARY EDUCATION: Links to study guides, exam preparations, and practice tests
are located on the DANTES website [Link]
Title Completed
Visit [Link] for more information.
To Rule the Waves by Bruce Jones
A Brief Guide to Maritime Strategy by James Holmes
China as a 21st Century Naval Power by Michael. A. McDevitt
Not One Inch by Mary E. Sarotte
The Sailor’s Bookshelf: Fifty Books to Know the Sea by Adm. James G. Stavridis, USN (Ret.)
Army of None: Autonomous Weapons and the Future of War by Paul Scharre
Fortune Favors Boldness by Vice Adm. Barry M. Costello, USN (Ret.)
The Last Stand of the Tin Can Sailors: The Extraordinary World War II Story of the U.S. Navy's Finest Hour by James Hornfischer
World War II at Sea: A Global History by Craig Symonds
Ashley’s War: The Untold Story of a Team of Women Soldiers on the Special Ops Battlefield by Gayle T. Lemmon
Dare to Lead by Brene Brown
Mindset: The New Psychology of Success by Carol Dweck
SKILL TRAINING
(Schools, courses and assignments directly related to occupation)
REQUIRED SKILL TRAINING
Course
Course Title Course Location CIN/CSE ID Date Completed
Length
Yeoman ‘A’ School 1 Meridian, MS U‑YN‑1000 36 days
1 - Reserve opportunities may exist, contact Reserve Forces Code N7 for authorization.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Yeoman (Apprentice/Administrative Assistant)
Yeomen (YN) perform clerical and personnel security and general administrative duties, including typing and filing; prepare
and route correspondence and reports; maintain records, publications, and service records; counsel office personnel on
administrative matters; perform administrative support for shipboard legal proceedings and maintain shipboard legal files;
conduct reporting/detaching and required retention related interviews; prepare and maintain personnel security documents
and perform other personnel related functions; and serve as office managers.
Yeoman (YN) (paygrade E1-E4) should have a basic understanding of standard office equipment, layout, and function.
Sailors should be able to execute basic administrative duties and responsibilities commensurate to their experience level
and time in service. Additionally, the apprentice should have good understanding of the English language, be a U.S. Citizen,
and have a valid security clearance (no exceptions). YN receive training following Basic Recruit Training in administrative
support to officers and enlisted personnel. They are responsible for information related to Navy occupations, general
education, requirements for promotion, and rights and benefits. Yeomen keep the ship's daily schedule running by receiving
visitors, answering the telephone, sorting mail, organizing files, and operating modern office equipment.
Mobilization UIC:
Date of Initial Entry to Military Service (DIEMS): Date of Initial Entry Reserve Forces (DIERF):
Pay Entry Base Date (PEBD):
ADSD: Report Date: EAOS/EOS: PRD: SEA / SHORE: /
Reporting (within 60 days for active duty or four drill weekends for SELRES) (Date Conducted):
24 Month: 48 Month: 60 Month:
Family Care Plan: Mil to Mil:
Sailor 360: Special Program: Member Request:
HYT 24 months (Date): HYT Waiver Date: Approve Disapprove
C-WAY-REEN 18 months to EAOS/EOS: Career Waypoint not approved:
Rating Conversion: Navy Formal Training Schools Request ("A"/"C"etc):
Transfer: Separation: Career Status Bonus (election message received):
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):
Commissioning Programs Applications: (prior to submission, command endorsement):
Seaman to Admiral 21 (STA-21): Medical Enlisted Commissioning Program (MECP):
Naval Academy: Naval Academy Preparatory School (NAPS):
Officer Candidate School:
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 ([Link] 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 view their OMPF online by selecting the OMPF option
on the BOL main menu page.
2. Check your Performance Summary Record (PSR) and Enlisted Summary Record (ESR) on
[Link] click on the "ODC, OSR, PSR, ESR" link.
b. Electronic Service Record (ESR) Self-Service ESR: This can be viewed at [Link] or on the Navy
Standard Integrated Personnel System (NSIPS) ESR server onboard ship.
c. Electronic Training Jacket (ETJ): Log in to My Navy Portal (MNP) and review your entire ETJ making sure that each
section is correct. If not, clicking on "Data Problems" at the bottom of each page which will guide you on how to make
corrections or updates.
d. US Navy Awards website: Log in to [Link] and click NPC command document services to review any
awards through Navy Department of Awards Web Service (NDAWS) you may qualify for but were unaware of.
e. Physical Readiness Information Management System (PRIMS): To log in to PRIMS, first log in to My Navy Portal
(MNP) at [Link] PRIMS can be accessed under the "Performance" tab.
f. EOSH: The Federal Agency Employee Occupational Safety and Health (EOSH) Toolkit is available at
[Link] It provides a one-stop-shop website that includes "just in time" information
about maintaining a safe and healthful workplace.
Completion
Sea/Shore General Qualifications Watch Standing Qualifications Report Date Date
(N/A if not required)
Mandatory warfare qualification for enlisted Sailors assigned to designated warfare qualifying commands:
Completion
Warfare qualification programs Report Date Date
(N/A if not required)
Completion
Rate Specific/Department Qualifications (Add) Report Date Date
(N/A if not required)
Notes on Qualifications:
Navy Retention and Career Development Tools are web-based applications designed to support and enhance Sailor
career management, retention and professional/personal development. Specifically, these tools are designed to assist in Sailor
professionalization, advancement, retention, cross rating, and transitioning. Use of these tool allows Career Counselors to
provide better guidance on education, professional growth, career requirements and opportunities to individuals in the Navy and
for Sailors to take an active role in their professional development and career management. These tools include:
Navy Credentialing Opportunities On-Line (Navy COOL): Navy COOL assists Sailors (active & reserve) by funding the
certification & licensing exams that map their Navy education, training, experience, and competencies to industry/civilian-
recognized credentials and occupational equivalents. Sailors may obtain funding for credential examinations, renewals,
maintenance fees, and other mandatory examination administrative fees.
The following certifications and licenses are applicable to the YN-Yeoman rating. They may require additional education,
training or experience.
For more information about these credentials, visit NAVY COOL at [Link]
Target Date
Certifying Agency Credential Title
Paygrade Completed
Associate Professional in Human Resources
E7 Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI)
(aPHR)
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Access (Office
E3 Microsoft Corporation
2016)
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Excel (Office
E3 Microsoft Corporation
2016)
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Excel
E3 Microsoft Corporation
Associate (Office 2019)
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Excel Expert
E3 Microsoft Corporation
(Office 2016)
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Microsoft
E3 Microsoft Corporation
Access Expert (Office 2019)
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Microsoft Excel
E3 Microsoft Corporation
Expert (Office 2019)
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Microsoft Word
E3 Microsoft Corporation
Expert (Office 2019)
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Outlook (Office
E3 Microsoft Corporation
2016)
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Outlook
E3 Microsoft Corporation
Associate (Office 2019)
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): PowerPoint
E3 Microsoft Corporation
(Office 2016)
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): PowerPoint
E3 Microsoft Corporation
Associate (Office 2019)
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Word (Office
E3 Microsoft Corporation
2016)
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Word
E3 Microsoft Corporation
Associate (Office 2019)
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Word Expert
E3 Microsoft Corporation
(Office 2016)
Certified Associate in Project Management
E5 Project Management Institute (PMI)
(CAPM)
Academic Degrees – You are now eligible for credentials towards an earned academic degree.
Cross-Rated Sailors – If you have cross-rated, you now are eligible for credentials related to your prior rating.
Off-Duty or Command-Sponsored Training – You are now eligible for credentials for documented training that fully prepares you
for a credential.
Navy Reservists – You may now be eligible for funding of credentials related to your civilian occupation.
Prior Other-Service Enlisted Occupation - If you are Navy enlisted (Active or Reserve), you may now be eligible for funding for
credentials related to prior other-Service (Army, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard) enlisted occupation.
Collateral Duty/Out of Rate Assignments - Credentials are also available in these collateral duties/out of rate assignments in
which you are serving in or have served in.
Credentials Earned & Maintained Prior to Joining the Navy - If you are Navy enlisted (Active or Reserve), you may now be
eligible for funding for credentials that were earned, and maintained, prior to your enlistment in the Navy. The certification or
license must have relevance to the needs of the Navy, and must appear on Navy COOL, although it does not need to show the
Navy Bucks icon to be funded.
* See the Additional Funding Opportunities section on any rating page on Navy COOL for further details.
Date
Certifying Agency Credential Title
Completed
Certified Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence
American Society for Quality (ASQ)
(CMQ/OE)
American Society for Quality (ASQ) Certified Quality Engineer (CQE)
American Society for Quality (ASQ) Certified Reliability Engineer (CRE)
American Society for Quality (ASQ) Master Black Belt Certification (MBB)
American Society for Quality (ASQ) Quality Auditor Certification (CQA)
American Society for Quality (ASQ) Six Sigma Black Belt (CSSBB)
Center for Credentialing & Education (CCE) Board Certified Coach (BCC)
Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) CompTIA Project+
International Coaching Federation (ICF) Associate Certified Coach (ACC)
McAfee Institute Certified Executive Leader (CEL)
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Access (Office
Microsoft Corporation
2016)
Microsoft Corporation Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Excel (Office 2016)
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Excel Associate
Microsoft Corporation
(Office 2019)
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Excel Expert (Office
Microsoft Corporation
2016)
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Microsoft Access
Microsoft Corporation
Expert (Office 2019)
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Corporation
Expert (Office 2019)
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Microsoft Word
Microsoft Corporation
Expert (Office 2019)
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Outlook (Office
Microsoft Corporation
2016)
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Outlook Associate
Microsoft Corporation
(Office 2019)
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): PowerPoint (Office
Microsoft Corporation
2016)
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): PowerPoint
Microsoft Corporation
Associate (Office 2019)
Microsoft Corporation Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Word (Office 2016)
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Word Associate
Microsoft Corporation
(Office 2019)
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Word Expert (Office
Microsoft Corporation
2016)
PeopleCert Lean Six Sigma - IASSC Certified Black Belt (ICBB)
PeopleCert Lean Six Sigma - IASSC Certified Green Belt (ICGB)
PeopleCert Lean Six Sigma - IASSC Certified Yellow Belt (ICYB)
Project Management Institute (PMI) Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)
Project Management Institute (PMI) PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)
Project Management Institute (PMI) PMI Professional in Business Analysis (PMI-PBA)
Project Management Institute (PMI) PMI Scheduling Professional (PMI-SP)
Project Management Institute (PMI) Portfolio Management Professional (PfMP)
Project Management Institute (PMI) Program Management Professional (PgMP)
Project Management Institute (PMI) Project Management Professional (PMP)
Date
Apprenticeship
Completed
Administrative Services Manager
Computer Operator
Legal Secretary
MilGears: MilGears leverages the COOL platform to provide Service members with a personalized, self-assessment of the
individual’s military training & experience and off-duty education & credentialing, for the purposes of providing
recommendations and next steps to pursue and achieve industry credentialing, in-service advancement, and ultimately post-
service employment. Use MilGears to build a comprehensive record that captures all the learning, experience, and related skills
you’ve gained to support preparation for career advancement. MilGears will provides multiple search methods to find
credentials that can help build your subject matter expertise related to your military career, as well as prepare you for a career
after transition. Use your time in service to pursue certifications, education, and experience that can help you achieve your goals.
Of the several tools found on MilGears, the two most common that Sailors would use are the Engage My Career Tool and the
Quick Explorer Tool.
The Engage My Career (EMC) Tool, available from the MilGears home page, analyzes your unique history to provide
customized results. The EMC Tool looks at what you've done in the military to date by guiding you through a series of questions
that collect information such as: your rating, pay grade, duty station history, training, NECs, qualifications (applicable to Mariner
careers), and civilian education or credentials. The EMC Tool then takes this information and helps you determine your best path
forward by showing you the possible occupation options you may be eligible for based on your current experience.
The Quick Explorer Tool, available from the MilGears home page, allows Service members to explore occupations without
uploading personal information.
Credentials - explore pathways related to a specific credential such as a degree, a certification, a USMAP apprenticeship
or a federal license.
Career Goals - explore pathways based on career goals through job family, industry and more.
Military Occupation - explore pathways by MOC to view ‘best-fit’ pathways based your military occupation. Pathways
include academic, industry, apprenticeship, cross-rate opportunities, and post-service employment opportunities.
Interests - answer a series of questions designed to discover your personal interests and connect them to career
pathways.
The following post military occupations are similar to the YN-Yeoman Rating. For more information about these occupations, visit
NAVY COOL at [Link]
Once C-Way application is approved, the Sailor should request to Reenlist or Extend with the appropriate form.
Career Waypoints-Reenlistment:
The Command Career Counselor is your local advocate to assist you with the Career Waypoints application process.
E3-E6 Sailors with less than 14 years of service must submit a Career Waypoints application, regardless of reenlistment
intentions. Sailors who do not desire to reenlist will submit an "intends to separate" application. Sailors not eligible for
reenlistment will submit a "not eligible" application.
The Career Waypoints system automatically generates most of the applications needed by Sailors. Applications must be
submitted no later than 16 months prior to expiration of active/reserve obligated service (EAOS/EOS) or as extended
(SEAOS/SEOS). Sailors with less than 24 months of contract time remaining at their projected rotation date (PRD) will
submit an application 15 months prior to their PRD. In either case, the Career Waypoints system will automatically generate
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applications for Sailors 18 months prior to either timeframe. Applications required outside of the established C-Way gates
can be submitted as Special Circumstance applications. Examples of when these may be needed include OBLISERVE for
special duty, decommissioning or homeport shift.
The C-Way 3-2-1 Process aligns career decisions with the detailing process. Soft End of Active/Reserve Obligated Service
(SEAOS/SEOS)/End of Active/Reserve Obligated Service (EAOS/EOS) applications are created by C-Way at the 18 month
from S/EAOS/EOS mark and must be submitted by the Command Career Counselor at the 16 month mark. This provides
time for the Career Counselor to validate the Sailor's information and to ascertain the Sailors career intentions. The first C-
Way review gate occurs from 16 to 13 months from S/EAOS/EOS with career choice options of in-rate, conversion, and
Selected Reserve. The second review gate occurs from 12 to 9 months from S/EAOS/EOS with career choice options of
conversion and Selected Reserve. From 8 months to 4 months to S/EAOS/EOS the Sailor can only choose Selected
Reserve affiliation.
Monthly reenlistment quotas are limited and must be reserved for our best and brightest Sailors who desire to Stay Navy.
Sailors must choose one of the following based on their desires and qualifications:
Reenlist-in-Rate,
Reenlist-in-rate, Willing to Convert
Convert only
AC to AC or TAR to TAR
RC to AC/TAR
RC to RC
AC/TAR to CIP (Intermission)
AC/TAR to Tour w/ Industry
SELRES option
Canvasser Recruiter
Intend to separate
Not eligible
In February 2014, C-Way delivered auto-approval capabilities to provide reenlistment decisions on S/EAOS/EOS applications
more quickly for eligible ratings. This changed the monthly processing of reenlistment applications as described below.
If you are in an, "open" rating or a "balanced" rating in an undermanned year group or an E6, you are eligible for
reenlistment, and your application is submitted with correct data it will be auto-approved and returned immediately, and you
can reenlist.
If you are in a "competitive" rating or a balanced rating but not an undermanned year group, then your application will be
processed through the monthly Rack and Stack process. Applications submitted in one month are processed in Rack and
Stack the following month.
For Nuclear ratings, all applications are reviewed by enlisted community managers on an ongoing basis throughout the
processing month.
If required data is missing (evaluations, Physical Fitness Assessment (PFA) data, security clearance etc.) the application
will be denied with a note to your career counselor regarding what needs to be fixed. It is critical the Command Career
Counselor reviews these notes to ensure Sailors are not disadvantaged in their opportunities for retention.
Upon completion of the monthly process, Career Waypoints results will be available to command users via the Monthly
report section of the Career Waypoint system.
For additional guidance, see MILPERSMAN 1160-140, NAVADMIN 231/17, and your Career Counselor
Or call My Navy Call Center: (833) 330-MNCC or (901) 874-MNCC; or askmncc@[Link]
Upon completion of the monthly process, Career Waypoints results will be available to command users via the Monthly report
section of the Career Waypoints system.
For additional guidance, see MILPERSMAN 1001-260, NAVADMIN 231/17, and your Career Counselor
Or call My Navy Call Center: (833) 330-MNCC or (901) 874-MNCC; or askmncc@[Link]
Exception Family Member Exception Family Member Medical/Dental Reverse Sponsor Obligate
SELRES TRANSFER:
12 Months 9 Months 6 Months 3 Months Orders Received
MNA MNA MNA MNA Sign Eval
(verify account access) (extend in current field) (apply for billets) (apply for billets)
Incentives/EOS opportunities
For additional assistance in transfer and relocation, go to the Military OneSource website:
[Link] and visit your Fleet and Family Support Center on base.
SEPARATING/RETIRE*:
18 -12 months 6 months 90 days 30 days
TAP* MED/DEN Copy of Records Copy of Records
Reserve Only
VA/DVA
*Upon demobilization, SELRES will need Transition Assistance Program (TAP) and DD-214; DD-214 is not required for
Reserve Retirements.
EDUCATION: (Prior to considering any pursuit of off duty education or program enrollment call the
Navy College Virtual Education Center (NCVEC) 833-330-6622 or Visit your overseas Navy College Office.)
Degree Goal
For entry into JST, have your College/University send official transcripts to:
Naval Education and Training Command N644
JST Operation Center
6490 Saufley Field Road
Pensacola, FL 32509
Email: JST@[Link]
VOLUNTARY EDUCATION: Links to study guides, exam preparations, and practice tests
are located on the DANTES website [Link]
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.
E4 RECOMMENDED RESERVE PME:
Course Date
Course Title Course Location CIN/CSE ID
Length Completed
Navy Reserve Fundamentals Course (E1-E9) Navy e-Learning NAVRESFOR-NRF-3.0
Navy Reserve Order Writing System/Reserve Defense Travel NRPDC New
R-510-5514 5 days
System (E1-E9) Orleans
NRPDC New
Reserve Medical Administration (E1-E7) R-500-0007 5 days
Orleans
NRPDC New
Reserve Pay and Personnel Management (E1-E9) R-500-0020 5 days
Orleans
Non-Prior Service Accession Program Navy e-Learning CNRFC-NPSAP-2 /DoN 0 23 hrs
Guidance for Mobilization Navy e-Learning CNRFC-GMB-1.1 /DoN 4 hrs
Military Sealift Command 101 Navy e-Learning CNRFC-MSC101 /DoN 1.1 24 hrs
For more details or to check for updates please check CANTRAC or the NRPDC Sharepoint page (CAC required):
[Link]
E4 RECOMMENDED COMMUNITY PME:
Course Date
Course Title Course Location CIN/CSE ID
Length Completed
None
Title Completed
Visit [Link] for more information.
To Rule the Waves by Bruce Jones
A Brief Guide to Maritime Strategy by James Holmes
China as a 21st Century Naval Power by Michael. A. McDevitt
Not One Inch by Mary E. Sarotte
The Sailor’s Bookshelf: Fifty Books to Know the Sea by Adm. James G. Stavridis, USN (Ret.)
Army of None: Autonomous Weapons and the Future of War by Paul Scharre
Fortune Favors Boldness by Vice Adm. Barry M. Costello, USN (Ret.)
The Last Stand of the Tin Can Sailors: The Extraordinary World War II Story of the U.S. Navy's Finest Hour by James Hornfischer
World War II at Sea: A Global History by Craig Symonds
Ashley’s War: The Untold Story of a Team of Women Soldiers on the Special Ops Battlefield by Gayle T. Lemmon
Dare to Lead by Brene Brown
Mindset: The New Psychology of Success by Carol Dweck
SKILL TRAINING
(Schools, courses and assignments directly related to occupation)
REQUIRED SKILL TRAINING
Course
Course Title Course Location CIN/CSE ID Date Completed
Length
Yeoman ‘A’ School 1 Meridian, MS U‑YN‑1000 36 days
1 - Reserve opportunities may exist, contact Reserve Forces Code N7 for authorization.
QD Phone
Command Address Number:
Mobilization UIC:
Reporting (within 60 days for active duty or four drill weekends for SELRES) (Date Conducted):
24 Month: 48 Month: 60 Month:
Family Care Plan: Mil to Mil:
Sailor 360: Special Program: Member Request:
HYT 24 months (Date): HYT Waiver Date: Approve Disapprove
C-WAY-REEN 18 months to EAOS/EOS: Career Waypoint not approved:
Rating Conversion: Navy Formal Training Schools Request ("A"/"C"etc):
Transfer: Separation: Career Status Bonus (election message received):
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):
Commissioning Programs Applications: (prior to submission, command endorsement):
Naval Academy: Naval Academy Preparatory School (NAPS):
Officer Candidate School: Seaman to Admiral 21 (STA-21):
Medical Enlisted Commissioning Program (MECP): Medical Service Corps In-service Procurement:
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 ([Link] 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 view their OMPF online by selecting the OMPF option
on the BOL main menu page.
2. Check your Performance Summary Record (PSR) and Enlisted Summary Record (ESR) on
[Link] click on the "ODC, OSR, PSR, ESR" link.
b. Electronic Service Record (ESR) Self-Service ESR: This can be viewed at [Link] or on the Navy
Standard Integrated Personnel System (NSIPS) ESR server onboard ship.
c. Electronic Training Jacket (ETJ): Log in to My Navy Portal (MNP) and review your entire ETJ making sure that each
section is correct. If not, clicking on "Data Problems" at the bottom of each page which will guide you on how to make
corrections or updates.
d. US Navy Awards website: Log in to [Link] and click NPC command document services to review any
awards through Navy Department of Awards Web Service (NDAWS) you may qualify for but were unaware of.
e. Physical Readiness Information Management System (PRIMS): To log in to PRIMS, first log in to My Navy Portal
(MNP) at [Link] PRIMS can be accessed under the "Performance" tab.
f. EOSH: The Federal Agency Employee Occupational Safety and Health (EOSH) Toolkit is available at
[Link] It provides a one-stop-shop website that includes "just in time" information
about maintaining a safe and healthful workplace.
Completion
Sea/Shore General Qualifications Watch Standing Qualifications Report Date Date
(N/A if not required)
Mandatory warfare qualification for enlisted Sailors assigned to designated warfare qualifying commands:
Completion
Warfare qualification programs Report Date Date
(N/A if not required)
Completion
Rate Specific/Department Qualifications (Add) Report Date Date
(N/A if not required)
Notes on Qualifications:
Navy Retention and Career Development Tools are web-based applications designed to support and enhance Sailor
career management, retention and professional/personal development. Specifically, these tools are designed to assist in Sailor
professionalization, advancement, retention, cross rating, and transitioning. Use of these tool allows Career Counselors to
provide better guidance on education, professional growth, career requirements and opportunities to individuals in the Navy and
for Sailors to take an active role in their professional development and career management. These tools include:
Navy Credentialing Opportunities On-Line (Navy COOL): Navy COOL assists Sailors (active & reserve) by funding the
certification & licensing exams that map their Navy education, training, experience, and competencies to industry/civilian-
recognized credentials and occupational equivalents. Sailors may obtain funding for credential examinations, renewals,
maintenance fees, and other mandatory examination administrative fees.
The following certifications and licenses are applicable to the YN-Yeoman rating. They may require additional education,
training or experience.
For more information about these credentials, visit NAVY COOL at [Link]
Target Date
Certifying Agency Credential Title
Paygrade Completed
Associate Professional in Human Resources
E7 Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI)
(aPHR)
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Access (Office
E3 Microsoft Corporation
2016)
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Excel (Office
E3 Microsoft Corporation
2016)
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Excel
E3 Microsoft Corporation
Associate (Office 2019)
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Excel Expert
E3 Microsoft Corporation
(Office 2016)
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Microsoft
E3 Microsoft Corporation
Access Expert (Office 2019)
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Microsoft Excel
E3 Microsoft Corporation
Expert (Office 2019)
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Microsoft Word
E3 Microsoft Corporation
Expert (Office 2019)
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Outlook (Office
E3 Microsoft Corporation
2016)
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Outlook
E3 Microsoft Corporation
Associate (Office 2019)
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): PowerPoint
E3 Microsoft Corporation
(Office 2016)
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): PowerPoint
E3 Microsoft Corporation
Associate (Office 2019)
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Word (Office
E3 Microsoft Corporation
2016)
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Word
E3 Microsoft Corporation
Associate (Office 2019)
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Word Expert
E3 Microsoft Corporation
(Office 2016)
Certified Associate in Project Management
E5 Project Management Institute (PMI)
(CAPM)
Academic Degrees – You are now eligible for credentials towards an earned academic degree.
Cross-Rated Sailors – If you have cross-rated, you now are eligible for credentials related to your prior rating.
Off-Duty or Command-Sponsored Training – You are now eligible for credentials for documented training that fully prepares you
for a credential.
Navy Reservists – You may now be eligible for funding of credentials related to your civilian occupation.
Prior Other-Service Enlisted Occupation - If you are Navy enlisted (Active or Reserve), you may now be eligible for funding for
credentials related to prior other-Service (Army, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard) enlisted occupation.
Collateral Duty/Out of Rate Assignments - Credentials are also available in these collateral duties/out of rate assignments in
which you are serving in or have served in.
Credentials Earned & Maintained Prior to Joining the Navy - If you are Navy enlisted (Active or Reserve), you may now be
eligible for funding for credentials that were earned, and maintained, prior to your enlistment in the Navy. The certification or
license must have relevance to the needs of the Navy, and must appear on Navy COOL, although it does not need to show the
Navy Bucks icon to be funded.
* See the Additional Funding Opportunities section on any rating page on Navy COOL for further details.
Date
Certifying Agency Credential Title
Completed
Certified Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence
American Society for Quality (ASQ)
(CMQ/OE)
American Society for Quality (ASQ) Certified Quality Engineer (CQE)
American Society for Quality (ASQ) Certified Reliability Engineer (CRE)
American Society for Quality (ASQ) Master Black Belt Certification (MBB)
American Society for Quality (ASQ) Quality Auditor Certification (CQA)
American Society for Quality (ASQ) Six Sigma Black Belt (CSSBB)
Center for Credentialing & Education (CCE) Board Certified Coach (BCC)
Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) CompTIA Project+
International Coaching Federation (ICF) Associate Certified Coach (ACC)
McAfee Institute Certified Executive Leader (CEL)
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Access (Office
Microsoft Corporation
2016)
Microsoft Corporation Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Excel (Office 2016)
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Excel Associate
Microsoft Corporation
(Office 2019)
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Excel Expert (Office
Microsoft Corporation
2016)
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Microsoft Access
Microsoft Corporation
Expert (Office 2019)
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Corporation
Expert (Office 2019)
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Microsoft Word
Microsoft Corporation
Expert (Office 2019)
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Outlook (Office
Microsoft Corporation
2016)
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Outlook Associate
Microsoft Corporation
(Office 2019)
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): PowerPoint (Office
Microsoft Corporation
2016)
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): PowerPoint
Microsoft Corporation
Associate (Office 2019)
Microsoft Corporation Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Word (Office 2016)
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Word Associate
Microsoft Corporation
(Office 2019)
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Word Expert (Office
Microsoft Corporation
2016)
PeopleCert Lean Six Sigma - IASSC Certified Black Belt (ICBB)
PeopleCert Lean Six Sigma - IASSC Certified Green Belt (ICGB)
PeopleCert Lean Six Sigma - IASSC Certified Yellow Belt (ICYB)
Project Management Institute (PMI) Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)
Project Management Institute (PMI) PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)
Project Management Institute (PMI) PMI Professional in Business Analysis (PMI-PBA)
Project Management Institute (PMI) PMI Scheduling Professional (PMI-SP)
Project Management Institute (PMI) Portfolio Management Professional (PfMP)
Project Management Institute (PMI) Program Management Professional (PgMP)
Project Management Institute (PMI) Project Management Professional (PMP)
Date
Apprenticeship
Completed
Administrative Services Manager
Computer Operator
Legal Secretary
MilGears: MilGears leverages the COOL platform to provide Service members with a personalized, self-assessment of the
individual’s military training & experience and off-duty education & credentialing, for the purposes of providing
recommendations and next steps to pursue and achieve industry credentialing, in-service advancement, and ultimately post-
service employment. Use MilGears to build a comprehensive record that captures all the learning, experience, and related skills
you’ve gained to support preparation for career advancement. MilGears will provides multiple search methods to find
credentials that can help build your subject matter expertise related to your military career, as well as prepare you for a career
after transition. Use your time in service to pursue certifications, education, and experience that can help you achieve your goals.
Of the several tools found on MilGears, the two most common that Sailors would use are the Engage My Career Tool and the
Quick Explorer Tool.
The Engage My Career (EMC) Tool, available from the MilGears home page, analyzes your unique history to provide
customized results. The EMC Tool looks at what you've done in the military to date by guiding you through a series of questions
that collect information such as: your rating, pay grade, duty station history, training, NECs, qualifications (applicable to Mariner
careers), and civilian education or credentials. The EMC Tool then takes this information and helps you determine your best path
forward by showing you the possible occupation options you may be eligible for based on your current experience.
The Quick Explorer Tool, available from the MilGears home page, allows Service members to explore occupations without
uploading personal information.
Credentials - explore pathways related to a specific credential such as a degree, a certification, a USMAP apprenticeship
or a federal license.
Career Goals - explore pathways based on career goals through job family, industry and more.
Military Occupation - explore pathways by MOC to view ‘best-fit’ pathways based your military occupation. Pathways
include academic, industry, apprenticeship, cross-rate opportunities, and post-service employment opportunities.
Interests - answer a series of questions designed to discover your personal interests and connect them to career
pathways.
The following post military occupations are similar to the YN-Yeoman Rating. For more information about these occupations, visit
NAVY COOL at [Link]
Career Waypoints-Reenlistment:
The Command Career Counselor is your local advocate to assist you with the Career Waypoints application process.
E3-E6 Sailors with less than 14 years of service must submit a Career Waypoints application, regardless of reenlistment
intentions. Sailors who do not desire to reenlist will submit an "intends to separate" application. Sailors not eligible for
reenlistment will submit a "not eligible" application.
The Career Waypoints system automatically generates most of the applications needed by Sailors. Applications must be
submitted no later than 16 months prior to expiration of active/reserve obligated service (EAOS/EOS) or as extended
(SEAOS/SEOS). Sailors with less than 24 months of contract time remaining at their projected rotation date (PRD) will
submit an application 15 months prior to their PRD. In either case, the Career Waypoints system will automatically generate
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applications for Sailors 18 months prior to either timeframe. Applications required outside of the established C-Way gates
can be submitted as Special Circumstance applications. Examples of when these may be needed include OBLISERVE for
special duty, decommissioning or homeport shift.
The C-Way 3-2-1 Process aligns career decisions with the detailing process. Soft End of Active/Reserve Obligated Service
(SEAOS/SEOS)/End of Active/Reserve Obligated Service (EAOS/EOS) applications are created by C-Way at the 18 month
from S/EAOS/EOS mark and must be submitted by the Command Career Counselor at the 16 month mark. This provides
time for the Career Counselor to validate the Sailor's information and to ascertain the Sailors career intentions. The first C-
Way review gate occurs from 16 to 13 months from S/EAOS/EOS with career choice options of in-rate, conversion, and
Selected Reserve. The second review gate occurs from 12 to 9 months from S/EAOS/EOS with career choice options of
conversion and Selected Reserve. From 8 months to 4 months to S/EAOS/EOS the Sailor can only choose Selected
Reserve affiliation.
Monthly reenlistment quotas are limited and must be reserved for our best and brightest Sailors who desire to Stay Navy.
Sailors must choose one of the following based on their desires and qualifications:
Reenlist-in-Rate,
Reenlist-in-rate, Willing to Convert
Convert only
AC to AC or TAR to TAR
RC to AC/TAR
RC to RC
AC/TAR to CIP (Intermission)
AC/TAR to Tour w/ Industry
SELRES option
Canvasser Recruiter
Intend to separate
Not eligible
In February 2014, C-Way delivered auto-approval capabilities to provide reenlistment decisions on S/EAOS/EOS applications
more quickly for eligible ratings. This changed the monthly processing of reenlistment applications as described below.
If you are in an, "open" rating or a "balanced" rating in an undermanned year group or an E6, you are eligible for
reenlistment, and your application is submitted with correct data it will be auto-approved and returned immediately, and you
can reenlist.
If you are in a "competitive" rating or a balanced rating but not an undermanned year group, then your application will be
processed through the monthly Rack and Stack process. Applications submitted in one month are processed in Rack and
Stack the following month.
For Nuclear ratings, all applications are reviewed by enlisted community managers on an ongoing basis throughout the
processing month.
If required data is missing (evaluations, Physical Fitness Assessment (PFA) data, security clearance etc.) the application
will be denied with a note to your career counselor regarding what needs to be fixed. It is critical the Command Career
Counselor reviews these notes to ensure Sailors are not disadvantaged in their opportunities for retention.
Upon completion of the monthly process, Career Waypoints results will be available to command users via the Monthly
report section of the Career Waypoint system.
For additional guidance, see MILPERSMAN 1160-140, NAVADMIN 231/17, and your Career Counselor
Or call My Navy Call Center: (833) 330-MNCC or (901) 874-MNCC; or askmncc@[Link]
Upon completion of the monthly process, Career Waypoints results will be available to command users via the Monthly report
section of the Career Waypoints system.
For additional guidance, see MILPERSMAN 1001-260, NAVADMIN 231/17, and your Career Counselor
Or call My Navy Call Center: (833) 330-MNCC or (901) 874-MNCC; or askmncc@[Link]
Exception Family Member Exception Family Member Medical/Dental Reverse Sponsor Obligate
SELRES TRANSFER:
12 Months 9 Months 6 Months 3 Months Orders Received
MNA MNA MNA MNA Sign Eval
(verify account access) (extend in current field) (apply for billets) (apply for billets)
Incentives/EOS opportunities
For additional assistance in transfer and relocation, go to the Military OneSource website:
[Link] and visit your Fleet and Family Support Center on base.
SEPARATING/RETIRE*:
18 -12 months 6 months 90 days 30 days
TAP* MED/DEN Copy of Records Copy of Records
Reserve Only
VA/DVA
*Upon demobilization, SELRES will need Transition Assistance Program (TAP) and DD-214; DD-214 is not required for
Reserve Retirements.
EDUCATION: (Prior to considering any pursuit of off duty education or program enrollment call the
Navy College Virtual Education Center (NCVEC) 833-330-6622 or Visit your overseas Navy College Office.)
Degree Goal
For entry into JST, have your College/University send official transcripts to:
Naval Education and Training Command N644
JST Operation Center
6490 Saufley Field Road
Pensacola, FL 32509
Email: JST@[Link]
VOLUNTARY EDUCATION: Links to study guides, exam preparations, and practice tests
are located on the DANTES website [Link]
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.
E5 RECOMMENDED RESERVE PME:
Course Date
Course Title Course Location CIN/CSE ID
Length Completed
Navy Reserve Fundamentals Course (E1-E9) Navy e-Learning NAVRESFOR-NRF-3.0
Navy Reserve Order Writing System/Reserve Defense Travel NRPDC New
R-510-5514 5 days
System (E1-E9) Orleans
NRPDC New
Reserve Medical Administration (E1-E7) R-500-0007 5 days
Orleans
NRPDC New
Reserve Pay and Personnel Management (E1-E9) R-500-0020 5 days
Orleans
NRPDC New
Reserve Supply and Fiscal Support NEC S05A (E5-E7) R-551-0010 12 days
Orleans
NRPDC New
Reserve Career Information (E5-E8) R-501-0005 12 days
Orleans
Guidance for Mobilization Navy e-Learning CNRFC-GMB-1.1 /DoN 4 hrs
Military Sealift Command 101 Navy e-Learning CNRFC-MSC101 /DoN 1.1 24 hrs
For more details or to check for updates please check CANTRAC or the NRPDC Sharepoint page (CAC required):
[Link]
Title Completed
Visit [Link] for more information.
To Rule the Waves by Bruce Jones
A Brief Guide to Maritime Strategy by James Holmes
China as a 21st Century Naval Power by Michael. A. McDevitt
Not One Inch by Mary E. Sarotte
The Sailor’s Bookshelf: Fifty Books to Know the Sea by Adm. James G. Stavridis, USN (Ret.)
Army of None: Autonomous Weapons and the Future of War by Paul Scharre
Fortune Favors Boldness by Vice Adm. Barry M. Costello, USN (Ret.)
The Last Stand of the Tin Can Sailors: The Extraordinary World War II Story of the U.S. Navy's Finest Hour by James Hornfischer
World War II at Sea: A Global History by Craig Symonds
Ashley’s War: The Untold Story of a Team of Women Soldiers on the Special Ops Battlefield by Gayle T. Lemmon
Dare to Lead by Brene Brown
Mindset: The New Psychology of Success by Carol Dweck
SKILL TRAINING
(Schools, courses and assignments directly related to occupation)
REQUIRED SKILL TRAINING
Course
Course Title Course Location CIN/CSE ID Date Completed
Length
Yeoman ‘A’ School 1 Meridian, MS U‑YN‑1000 36 days
1 - Reserve opportunities may exist, contact Reserve Forces Code N7 for authorization.
Mobilization UIC:
Reporting (within 60 days for active duty or four drill weekends for SELRES) (Date Conducted):
24 Month: 48 Month: 60 Month:
Family Care Plan: Mil to Mil:
Sailor 360: Special Program: Member Request:
HYT 24 months (Date): HYT Waiver Date: Approve Disapprove
C-WAY-REEN 18 months to EAOS/EOS: Career Waypoint not approved:
Rating Conversion: Navy Formal Training Schools Request ("A"/"C"etc):
Transfer: Separation: Fleet Reserve Retirement Options:
Physical Fitness Test Failure: Career Status Bonus (election message received):
Overseas Tour Extension Incentives Program (OTEIP):
Advancement Center: Visit MNP Advancement & Promotion page located under the Career & Life Events Tab
(Items to collect/discuss: Bibliography for Advancement, Enlisted Advancement Exam Strategy Guide, Profile Sheets)
Advancement:
Enlisted to Officer Commissioning Program Application & Administration Manual OPNAVINST 1420.1(series):
Commissioning Programs Applications: (prior to submission, command endorsement):
Naval Academy: Naval Academy Preparatory School (NAPS):
Limited Duty Officer:
Officer Candidate School: Seaman to Admiral 21 (STA-21):
Medical Enlisted Commissioning Program (MECP): Medical Service Corps In-service Procurement:
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 ([Link] is your main tool to ensure your record is up to date
and helps you to be proactive in making the most of your promotion opportunity. You should review your:
1. Official Military Personnel File (OMPF): All active duty and reserve personnel having a BOL account, a CAC
(with appropriate certificates) and a CAC-enabled computer can now view their OMPF online by selecting the
OMPF option on the BOL main menu page.
2. Check your Performance Summary Record (PSR) and Enlisted Summary Record (ESR) on
[Link] click on the "ODC, OSR, PSR, ESR" link.
b. Electronic Service Record (ESR) Self-Service ESR: This can be viewed at ([Link] or on the
Navy Standard Integrated Personnel System (NSIPS) ESR server onboard ship.
c. Electronic Training Jacket (ETJ): Log in to My Navy Portal (MNP) and review your entire ETJ making sure that
each section is correct. If not, clicking on "Data Problems" at the bottom of each page which will guide you on how
to make corrections or updates.
d. US Navy Awards website: Log in to [Link] and click NPC command document services to
review any awards through Navy Department of Awards Web Service (NDAWS) you may qualify for but were
unaware of.
e. Physical Readiness Information Management System (PRIMS): To log in to PRIMS, first log in to My Navy Portal
(MNP) at [Link] PRIMS can be accessed under the "Performance" tab.
f. EOSH: The Federal Agency Employee Occupational Safety and Health (EOSH) Toolkit is available at
[Link] It provides a one-stop-shop website that includes "just in time"
information about maintaining a safe and healthful workplace.
NOTE: It is highly recommended that if corrections or updates are made, review your OMPF to confirm
changes.
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.
Completion
Sea/Shore General Qualifications Watch Standing Qualifications Report Date Date
(N/A if not required)
Mandatory warfare qualification for enlisted Sailors assigned to designated warfare qualifying commands:
Completion
Warfare qualification programs Report Date Date
(N/A if not required)
Completion
Rate Specific/Department Qualifications (Add) Report Date Date
(N/A if not required)
Notes on Qualifications:
Navy Retention and Career Development Tools are web-based applications designed to support and enhance Sailor
career management, retention and professional/personal development. Specifically, these tools are designed to assist in Sailor
professionalization, advancement, retention, cross rating, and transitioning. Use of these tool allows Career Counselors to
provide better guidance on education, professional growth, career requirements and opportunities to individuals in the Navy and
for Sailors to take an active role in their professional development and career management. These tools include:
Navy Credentialing Opportunities On-Line (Navy COOL): Navy COOL assists Sailors (active & reserve) by funding the
certification & licensing exams that map their Navy education, training, experience, and competencies to industry/civilian-
recognized credentials and occupational equivalents. Sailors may obtain funding for credential examinations, renewals,
maintenance fees, and other mandatory examination administrative fees.
The following certifications and licenses are applicable to the YN-Yeoman rating. They may require additional education,
training or experience.
For more information about these credentials, visit NAVY COOL at [Link]
Target Date
Certifying Agency Credential Title
Paygrade Completed
Associate Professional in Human Resources
E7 Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI)
(aPHR)
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Access (Office
E3 Microsoft Corporation
2016)
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Excel (Office
E3 Microsoft Corporation
2016)
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Excel
E3 Microsoft Corporation
Associate (Office 2019)
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Excel Expert
E3 Microsoft Corporation
(Office 2016)
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Microsoft
E3 Microsoft Corporation
Access Expert (Office 2019)
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Microsoft Excel
E3 Microsoft Corporation
Expert (Office 2019)
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Microsoft Word
E3 Microsoft Corporation
Expert (Office 2019)
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Outlook (Office
E3 Microsoft Corporation
2016)
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Outlook
E3 Microsoft Corporation
Associate (Office 2019)
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): PowerPoint
E3 Microsoft Corporation
(Office 2016)
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): PowerPoint
E3 Microsoft Corporation
Associate (Office 2019)
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Word (Office
E3 Microsoft Corporation
2016)
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Word
E3 Microsoft Corporation
Associate (Office 2019)
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Word Expert
E3 Microsoft Corporation
(Office 2016)
Certified Associate in Project Management
E5 Project Management Institute (PMI)
(CAPM)
Academic Degrees – You are now eligible for credentials towards an earned academic degree.
Cross-Rated Sailors – If you have cross-rated, you now are eligible for credentials related to your prior rating.
Off-Duty or Command-Sponsored Training – You are now eligible for credentials for documented training that fully prepares you
for a credential.
Navy Reservists – You may now be eligible for funding of credentials related to your civilian occupation.
Prior Other-Service Enlisted Occupation - If you are Navy enlisted (Active or Reserve), you may now be eligible for funding for
credentials related to prior other-Service (Army, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard) enlisted occupation.
Collateral Duty/Out of Rate Assignments - Credentials are also available in these collateral duties/out of rate assignments in
which you are serving in or have served in.
Credentials Earned & Maintained Prior to Joining the Navy - If you are Navy enlisted (Active or Reserve), you may now be
eligible for funding for credentials that were earned, and maintained, prior to your enlistment in the Navy. The certification or
license must have relevance to the needs of the Navy, and must appear on Navy COOL, although it does not need to show the
Navy Bucks icon to be funded.
* See the Additional Funding Opportunities section on any rating page on Navy COOL for further details.
Date
Certifying Agency Credential Title
Completed
Certified Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence
American Society for Quality (ASQ)
(CMQ/OE)
American Society for Quality (ASQ) Certified Quality Engineer (CQE)
American Society for Quality (ASQ) Certified Reliability Engineer (CRE)
American Society for Quality (ASQ) Master Black Belt Certification (MBB)
American Society for Quality (ASQ) Quality Auditor Certification (CQA)
American Society for Quality (ASQ) Six Sigma Black Belt (CSSBB)
Center for Credentialing & Education (CCE) Board Certified Coach (BCC)
Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) CompTIA Project+
International Coaching Federation (ICF) Associate Certified Coach (ACC)
McAfee Institute Certified Executive Leader (CEL)
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Access (Office
Microsoft Corporation
2016)
Microsoft Corporation Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Excel (Office 2016)
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Excel Associate
Microsoft Corporation
(Office 2019)
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Excel Expert (Office
Microsoft Corporation
2016)
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Microsoft Access
Microsoft Corporation
Expert (Office 2019)
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Corporation
Expert (Office 2019)
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Microsoft Word
Microsoft Corporation
Expert (Office 2019)
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Outlook (Office
Microsoft Corporation
2016)
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Outlook Associate
Microsoft Corporation
(Office 2019)
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): PowerPoint (Office
Microsoft Corporation
2016)
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): PowerPoint
Microsoft Corporation
Associate (Office 2019)
Microsoft Corporation Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Word (Office 2016)
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Word Associate
Microsoft Corporation
(Office 2019)
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Word Expert (Office
Microsoft Corporation
2016)
PeopleCert Lean Six Sigma - IASSC Certified Black Belt (ICBB)
PeopleCert Lean Six Sigma - IASSC Certified Green Belt (ICGB)
PeopleCert Lean Six Sigma - IASSC Certified Yellow Belt (ICYB)
Project Management Institute (PMI) Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)
Project Management Institute (PMI) PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)
Project Management Institute (PMI) PMI Professional in Business Analysis (PMI-PBA)
Project Management Institute (PMI) PMI Scheduling Professional (PMI-SP)
Project Management Institute (PMI) Portfolio Management Professional (PfMP)
Project Management Institute (PMI) Program Management Professional (PgMP)
Project Management Institute (PMI) Project Management Professional (PMP)
Date
Apprenticeship
Completed
Administrative Services Manager
Computer Operator
Legal Secretary
MilGears: MilGears leverages the COOL platform to provide Service members with a personalized, self-assessment of the
individual’s military training & experience and off-duty education & credentialing, for the purposes of providing
recommendations and next steps to pursue and achieve industry credentialing, in-service advancement, and ultimately post-
service employment. Use MilGears to build a comprehensive record that captures all the learning, experience, and related skills
you’ve gained to support preparation for career advancement. MilGears will provides multiple search methods to find
credentials that can help build your subject matter expertise related to your military career, as well as prepare you for a career
after transition. Use your time in service to pursue certifications, education, and experience that can help you achieve your goals.
Of the several tools found on MilGears, the two most common that Sailors would use are the Engage My Career Tool and the
Quick Explorer Tool.
The Engage My Career (EMC) Tool, available from the MilGears home page, analyzes your unique history to provide
customized results. The EMC Tool looks at what you've done in the military to date by guiding you through a series of questions
that collect information such as: your rating, pay grade, duty station history, training, NECs, qualifications (applicable to Mariner
careers), and civilian education or credentials. The EMC Tool then takes this information and helps you determine your best path
forward by showing you the possible occupation options you may be eligible for based on your current experience.
The Quick Explorer Tool, available from the MilGears home page, allows Service members to explore occupations without
uploading personal information.
Credentials - explore pathways related to a specific credential such as a degree, a certification, a USMAP apprenticeship
or a federal license.
Career Goals - explore pathways based on career goals through job family, industry and more.
Military Occupation - explore pathways by MOC to view ‘best-fit’ pathways based your military occupation. Pathways
include academic, industry, apprenticeship, cross-rate opportunities, and post-service employment opportunities.
Interests - answer a series of questions designed to discover your personal interests and connect them to career
pathways.
The following post military occupations are similar to the YN-Yeoman Rating. For more information about these occupations, visit
NAVY COOL at [Link]
Once C-Way application is approved, the Sailor should request to Reenlist or Extend with the appropriate form.
Career Waypoints-Reenlistment:
The Command Career Counselor is your local advocate to assist you with the Career Waypoints application process.
E3-E6 Sailors with less than 14 years of service must submit a Career Waypoints application, regardless of reenlistment
intentions. Sailors who do not desire to reenlist will submit an "intends to separate" application. Sailors not eligible for
reenlistment will submit a "not eligible" application.
The Career Waypoints system automatically generates most of the applications needed by Sailors. Applications must be
submitted no later than 16 months prior to expiration of active/reserve obligated service (EAOS/EOS) or as extended
(SEAOS/SEOS). Sailors with less than 24 months of contract time remaining at their projected rotation date (PRD) will
submit an application 15 months prior to their PRD. In either case, the Career Waypoints system will automatically generate
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applications for Sailors 18 months prior to either timeframe. Applications required outside of the established C-Way gates
can be submitted as Special Circumstance applications. Examples of when these may be needed include OBLISERVE for
special duty, decommissioning or homeport shift.
The C-Way 3-2-1 Process aligns career decisions with the detailing process. Soft End of Active/Reserve Obligated Service
(SEAOS/SEOS)/End of Active/Reserve Obligated Service (EAOS/EOS) applications are created by C-Way at the 18 month
from S/EAOS/EOS mark and must be submitted by the Command Career Counselor at the 16 month mark. This provides
time for the Career Counselor to validate the Sailor's information and to ascertain the Sailors career intentions. The first C-
Way review gate occurs from 16 to 13 months from S/EAOS/EOS with career choice options of in-rate, conversion, and
Selected Reserve. The second review gate occurs from 12 to 9 months from S/EAOS/EOS with career choice options of
conversion and Selected Reserve. From 8 months to 4 months to S/EAOS/EOS the Sailor can only choose Selected
Reserve affiliation.
Monthly reenlistment quotas are limited and must be reserved for our best and brightest Sailors who desire to Stay Navy.
Sailors must choose one of the following based on their desires and qualifications:
Reenlist-in-Rate,
Reenlist-in-rate, Willing to Convert
Convert only
AC to AC or TAR to TAR
RC to AC/TAR
RC to RC
AC/TAR to CIP (Intermission)
AC/TAR to Tour w/ Industry
SELRES option
Canvasser Recruiter
Intend to separate
Not eligible
In February 2014, C-Way delivered auto-approval capabilities to provide reenlistment decisions on S/EAOS/EOS applications
more quickly for eligible ratings. This changed the monthly processing of reenlistment applications as described below.
If you are in an, "open" rating or a "balanced" rating in an undermanned year group or an E6, you are eligible for
reenlistment, and your application is submitted with correct data it will be auto-approved and returned immediately, and you
can reenlist.
If you are in a "competitive" rating or a balanced rating but not an undermanned year group, then your application will be
processed through the monthly Rack and Stack process. Applications submitted in one month are processed in Rack and
Stack the following month.
For Nuclear ratings, all applications are reviewed by enlisted community managers on an ongoing basis throughout the
processing month.
If required data is missing (evaluations, Physical Fitness Assessment (PFA) data, security clearance etc.) the application
will be denied with a note to your career counselor regarding what needs to be fixed. It is critical the Command Career
Counselor reviews these notes to ensure Sailors are not disadvantaged in their opportunities for retention.
Upon completion of the monthly process, Career Waypoints results will be available to command users via the Monthly
report section of the Career Waypoint system.
For additional guidance, see MILPERSMAN 1160-140, NAVADMIN 231/17, and your Career Counselor
Or call My Navy Call Center: (833) 330-MNCC or (901) 874-MNCC; or askmncc@[Link]
Upon completion of the monthly process, Career Waypoints results will be available to command users via the Monthly report
section of the Career Waypoints system.
For additional guidance, see MILPERSMAN 1001-260, NAVADMIN 231/17, and your Career Counselor
Or call My Navy Call Center: (833) 330-MNCC or (901) 874-MNCC; or askmncc@[Link]
Exception Family Member Exception Family Member Medical/Dental Reverse Sponsor Obligate
SELRES TRANSFER:
12 Months 9 Months 6 Months 3 Months Orders Received
MNA MNA MNA MNA Sign Eval
(verify account access) (extend in current field) (apply for billets) (apply for billets)
Incentives/EOS opportunities
For additional assistance in transfer and relocation, go to the Military OneSource website:
[Link] and visit your Fleet and Family Support Center on base.
SEPARATING/RETIRE*:
18 -12 months 6 months 90 days 30 days
TAP* MED/DEN Copy of Records Copy of Records
Reserve Only
VA/DVA
*Upon demobilization, SELRES will need Transition Assistance Program (TAP) and DD-214; DD-214 is not required for
Reserve Retirements.
EDUCATION: (Prior to considering any pursuit of off duty education or program enrollment call the
Navy College Virtual Education Center (NCVEC) 833-330-6622 or Visit your overseas Navy College Office.)
Degree Goal
** Various degree options are available in the Advanced Education section. **
For entry into JST, have your College/University send official transcripts to:
Naval Education and Training Command N644
JST Operation Center
6490 Saufley Field Road
Pensacola, FL 32509
Email: JST@[Link]
VOLUNTARY EDUCATION: Links to study guides, exam preparations, and practice tests
are located on the DANTES website [Link]
Navy e-Learning has no control over how many, if any, reserve points are eventually awarded for the completion of a course. All
questions concerning the award of reserve points should be directed to CNFR N7.
E6 RECOMMENDED RESERVE PME:
Course Date
Course Title Course Location CIN/CSE ID
Length Completed
Navy Reserve Fundamentals Course (E1-E9) Navy e-Learning NAVRESFOR-NRF-3.0
Navy Reserve Order Writing System/Reserve Defense Travel NRPDC New
R-510-5514 5 days
System (E1-E9) Orleans
NRPDC New
Reserve Medical Administration (E1-E7) R-500-0007 5 days
Orleans
NRPDC New
Reserve Pay and Personnel Management (E1-E9) R-500-0020 5 days
Orleans
NRPDC New
Reserve Supply and Fiscal Support NEC S05A (E5-E7) R-551-0010 12 days
Orleans
NRPDC New
Reserve Career Information (E5-E8) R-501-0005 12 days
Orleans
Guidance for Mobilization Navy e-Learning CNRFC-GMB-1.1 /DoN 4 hrs
Military Sealift Command 101 Navy e-Learning CNRFC-MSC101 /DoN 1.1 24 hrs
For more details or to check for updates please check CANTRAC or the NRPDC Sharepoint page (CAC required):
[Link]
E6 RECOMMENDED COMMUNITY PME:
Course Date
Course Title Course Location CIN/CSE ID
Length Completed
None
Title Completed
Visit [Link] for more information.
To Rule the Waves by Bruce Jones
A Brief Guide to Maritime Strategy by James Holmes
China as a 21st Century Naval Power by Michael. A. McDevitt
Not One Inch by Mary E. Sarotte
The Sailor’s Bookshelf: Fifty Books to Know the Sea by Adm. James G. Stavridis, USN (Ret.)
Army of None: Autonomous Weapons and the Future of War by Paul Scharre
Fortune Favors Boldness by Vice Adm. Barry M. Costello, USN (Ret.)
The Last Stand of the Tin Can Sailors: The Extraordinary World War II Story of the U.S. Navy's Finest Hour by James Hornfischer
World War II at Sea: A Global History by Craig Symonds
Ashley’s War: The Untold Story of a Team of Women Soldiers on the Special Ops Battlefield by Gayle T. Lemmon
Dare to Lead by Brene Brown
Mindset: The New Psychology of Success by Carol Dweck
SKILL TRAINING
(Schools, courses and assignments directly related to occupation)
REQUIRED SKILL TRAINING
Course
Course Title Course Location CIN/CSE ID Date Completed
Length
1
See initial skills training from E1-E6 section
1 - Reserve opportunities may exist, contact Reserve Forces Code N7 for authorization.
QD Phone
Command Address Number:
Mobilization UIC:
Naval Reserve Activity:
Reporting (within 60 days for active duty or four drill weekends for SELRES) (Date Conducted):
24 Month: 48 Month: 60 Month:
Family Care Plan: Mil to Mil:
Sailor 360: Special Program: Member Request:
HYT 24 months (Date): HYT Waiver Date: Approve Disapprove
Transfer: Separation: Fleet Reserve Retirement Options:
Physical Fitness Test Failure: Career Status Bonus (election message received):
Overseas Tour Extension Incentives Program (OTEIP):
Advancement Center: Visit MNP Advancement & Promotion page located under the Career & Life Events Tab
(Items to collect/discuss: Bibliography for Advancement, Enlisted Advancement Exam Strategy Guide, Profile Sheets)
Advancement:
Enlisted to Officer Commissioning Program Application & Administration Manual OPNAVINST 1420.1(series):
Commissioning Programs Applications: (prior to submission, command endorsement):
Medical Enlisted Commissioning Program (MECP): Medical Service Corps In-service Procurement:
Officer Candidate School: Limited Duty Officer: Chief Warrant Officer:
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 ([Link] is your main tool to ensure your record is up to date
and helps you to be proactive in making the most of your promotion opportunity. You should review your:
1. Official Military Personnel File (OMPF): All active duty and reserve personnel having a BOL account, a CAC
(with appropriate certificates) and a CAC-enabled computer can now view their OMPF online by selecting the
OMPF option on the BOL main menu page.
2. Check your Performance Summary Record (PSR) and Enlisted Summary Record (ESR) on
[Link] click on the "ODC, OSR, PSR, ESR" link.
b. Electronic Service Record (ESR) Self-Service ESR: This can be viewed at ([Link] or on the
Navy Standard Integrated Personnel System (NSIPS) ESR server onboard ship.
c. Electronic Training Jacket (ETJ): Log in to My Navy Portal (MNP) and review your entire ETJ making sure that
each section is correct. If not, clicking on "Data Problems" at the bottom of each page which will guide you on how
to make corrections or updates.
d. US Navy Awards website: Log in to [Link] and click NPC command document services to
review any awards through Navy Department of Awards Web Service (NDAWS) you may qualify for but were
unaware of.
e. Physical Readiness Information Management System (PRIMS): To log in to PRIMS, first log in to My Navy Portal
(MNP) at [Link] PRIMS can be accessed under the "Performance" tab.
f. EOSH: The Federal Agency Employee Occupational Safety and Health (EOSH) Toolkit is available at
[Link] It provides a one-stop-shop website that includes "just in time"
information about maintaining a safe and healthful workplace.
NOTE: It is highly recommended that if corrections or updates are made, review your OMPF to confirm
changes.
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.
Completion
Sea/Shore General Qualifications Watch Standing Qualifications Report Date Date
(N/A if not required)
Mandatory warfare qualification for enlisted Sailors assigned to designated warfare qualifying commands:
Completion
Warfare qualification programs Report Date Date
(N/A if not required)
Completion
Rate Specific/Department Qualifications (Add) Report Date Date
(N/A if not required)
Notes on Qualifications:
Navy Retention and Career Development Tools are web-based applications designed to support and enhance Sailor
career management, retention and professional/personal development. Specifically, these tools are designed to assist in Sailor
professionalization, advancement, retention, cross rating, and transitioning. Use of these tool allows Career Counselors to
provide better guidance on education, professional growth, career requirements and opportunities to individuals in the Navy and
for Sailors to take an active role in their professional development and career management. These tools include:
Navy Credentialing Opportunities On-Line (Navy COOL): Navy COOL assists Sailors (active & reserve) by funding the
certification & licensing exams that map their Navy education, training, experience, and competencies to industry/civilian-
recognized credentials and occupational equivalents. Sailors may obtain funding for credential examinations, renewals,
maintenance fees, and other mandatory examination administrative fees.
The following certifications and licenses are applicable to the YN-Yeoman rating. They may require additional education,
training or experience.
For more information about these credentials, visit NAVY COOL at [Link]
Target Date
Certifying Agency Credential Title
Paygrade Completed
Associate Professional in Human Resources
E7 Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI)
(aPHR)
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Access (Office
E3 Microsoft Corporation
2016)
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Excel (Office
E3 Microsoft Corporation
2016)
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Excel
E3 Microsoft Corporation
Associate (Office 2019)
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Excel Expert
E3 Microsoft Corporation
(Office 2016)
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Microsoft
E3 Microsoft Corporation
Access Expert (Office 2019)
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Microsoft Excel
E3 Microsoft Corporation
Expert (Office 2019)
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Microsoft Word
E3 Microsoft Corporation
Expert (Office 2019)
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Outlook (Office
E3 Microsoft Corporation
2016)
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Outlook
E3 Microsoft Corporation
Associate (Office 2019)
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): PowerPoint
E3 Microsoft Corporation
(Office 2016)
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): PowerPoint
E3 Microsoft Corporation
Associate (Office 2019)
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Word (Office
E3 Microsoft Corporation
2016)
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Word
E3 Microsoft Corporation
Associate (Office 2019)
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Word Expert
E3 Microsoft Corporation
(Office 2016)
Certified Associate in Project Management
E5 Project Management Institute (PMI)
(CAPM)
Academic Degrees – You are now eligible for credentials towards an earned academic degree.
Cross-Rated Sailors – If you have cross-rated, you now are eligible for credentials related to your prior rating.
Off-Duty or Command-Sponsored Training – You are now eligible for credentials for documented training that fully prepares you
for a credential.
Navy Reservists – You may now be eligible for funding of credentials related to your civilian occupation.
Prior Other-Service Enlisted Occupation - If you are Navy enlisted (Active or Reserve), you may now be eligible for funding for
credentials related to prior other-Service (Army, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard) enlisted occupation.
Collateral Duty/Out of Rate Assignments - Credentials are also available in these collateral duties/out of rate assignments in
which you are serving in or have served in.
Credentials Earned & Maintained Prior to Joining the Navy - If you are Navy enlisted (Active or Reserve), you may now be
eligible for funding for credentials that were earned, and maintained, prior to your enlistment in the Navy. The certification or
license must have relevance to the needs of the Navy, and must appear on Navy COOL, although it does not need to show the
Navy Bucks icon to be funded.
* See the Additional Funding Opportunities section on any rating page on Navy COOL for further details.
Date
Certifying Agency Credential Title
Completed
Certified Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence
American Society for Quality (ASQ)
(CMQ/OE)
American Society for Quality (ASQ) Certified Quality Engineer (CQE)
American Society for Quality (ASQ) Certified Reliability Engineer (CRE)
American Society for Quality (ASQ) Master Black Belt Certification (MBB)
American Society for Quality (ASQ) Quality Auditor Certification (CQA)
American Society for Quality (ASQ) Six Sigma Black Belt (CSSBB)
Center for Credentialing & Education (CCE) Board Certified Coach (BCC)
Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) CompTIA Project+
International Coaching Federation (ICF) Associate Certified Coach (ACC)
McAfee Institute Certified Executive Leader (CEL)
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Access (Office
Microsoft Corporation
2016)
Microsoft Corporation Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Excel (Office 2016)
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Excel Associate
Microsoft Corporation
(Office 2019)
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Excel Expert (Office
Microsoft Corporation
2016)
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Microsoft Access
Microsoft Corporation
Expert (Office 2019)
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Corporation
Expert (Office 2019)
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Microsoft Word
Microsoft Corporation
Expert (Office 2019)
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Outlook (Office
Microsoft Corporation
2016)
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Outlook Associate
Microsoft Corporation
(Office 2019)
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): PowerPoint (Office
Microsoft Corporation
2016)
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): PowerPoint
Microsoft Corporation
Associate (Office 2019)
Microsoft Corporation Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Word (Office 2016)
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Word Associate
Microsoft Corporation
(Office 2019)
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Word Expert (Office
Microsoft Corporation
2016)
PeopleCert Lean Six Sigma - IASSC Certified Black Belt (ICBB)
PeopleCert Lean Six Sigma - IASSC Certified Green Belt (ICGB)
PeopleCert Lean Six Sigma - IASSC Certified Yellow Belt (ICYB)
Project Management Institute (PMI) Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)
Project Management Institute (PMI) PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)
Project Management Institute (PMI) PMI Professional in Business Analysis (PMI-PBA)
Project Management Institute (PMI) PMI Scheduling Professional (PMI-SP)
Project Management Institute (PMI) Portfolio Management Professional (PfMP)
Project Management Institute (PMI) Program Management Professional (PgMP)
Project Management Institute (PMI) Project Management Professional (PMP)
Date
Apprenticeship
Completed
Administrative Services Manager
Computer Operator
Legal Secretary
MilGears: MilGears leverages the COOL platform to provide Service members with a personalized, self-assessment of the
individual’s military training & experience and off-duty education & credentialing, for the purposes of providing
recommendations and next steps to pursue and achieve industry credentialing, in-service advancement, and ultimately post-
service employment. Use MilGears to build a comprehensive record that captures all the learning, experience, and related skills
you’ve gained to support preparation for career advancement. MilGears will provides multiple search methods to find
credentials that can help build your subject matter expertise related to your military career, as well as prepare you for a career
after transition. Use your time in service to pursue certifications, education, and experience that can help you achieve your goals.
Of the several tools found on MilGears, the two most common that Sailors would use are the Engage My Career Tool and the
Quick Explorer Tool.
The Engage My Career (EMC) Tool, available from the MilGears home page, analyzes your unique history to provide
customized results. The EMC Tool looks at what you've done in the military to date by guiding you through a series of questions
that collect information such as: your rating, pay grade, duty station history, training, NECs, qualifications (applicable to Mariner
careers), and civilian education or credentials. The EMC Tool then takes this information and helps you determine your best path
forward by showing you the possible occupation options you may be eligible for based on your current experience.
The Quick Explorer Tool, available from the MilGears home page, allows Service members to explore occupations without
uploading personal information.
Credentials - explore pathways related to a specific credential such as a degree, a certification, a USMAP apprenticeship
or a federal license.
Career Goals - explore pathways based on career goals through job family, industry and more.
Military Occupation - explore pathways by MOC to view ‘best-fit’ pathways based your military occupation. Pathways
include academic, industry, apprenticeship, cross-rate opportunities, and post-service employment opportunities.
Interests - answer a series of questions designed to discover your personal interests and connect them to career
pathways.
The following post military occupations are similar to the YN-Yeoman Rating. For more information about these occupations, visit
NAVY COOL at [Link]
AC/TAR TRANSFER:
15 Months 12 Months 9 Months 6 Months Orders Received
MNA MNA MNA Accept Orders Screening
Exception Family Member Exception Family Member Eval Reverse Sponsor Obligate
(verify account access) (extend in current field) (apply for billets) (apply for billets)
Incentives/EOS opportunities
For additional assistance in transfer and relocation, go to the Military OneSource website:
[Link] and visit your Fleet and Family Support Center on base.
SEPARATING/RETIRE*:
18 -12 months 6 months 90 days 30 days
TAP* MED/DEN Copy of Records Copy of Records
Reserve Only
VA/DVA
*Upon demobilization, SELRES will need Transition Assistance Program (TAP) and DD-214; DD-214 is not required for
Reserve Retirements.
PHYSICAL FITNESS:
Participate in a year-round physical fitness program to meet Navy fitness and BCA standards. Review and verify accuracy of
PFA data in PRIMS within 60 days of the PFA cycle. (PRIMS is accessible through your My Navy Portal Account)
Height Weight If Required (AC BCA )
Last 2 PRT Cycles: Forearm Plank / Push-ups / Run/Swim/Cardio /
Overall Score /
List date (if) any PRT/BCA failure(s) over the last 5 years /
List if any Medical Waiver(s) /
For more information on Navy Fitness, visit: [Link]
EDUCATION: (Prior to considering any pursuit of off duty education or program enrollment call the
Navy College Virtual Education Center (NCVEC) 833-330-6622 or Visit your overseas Navy College Office.)
Degree Goal
** Various degree options are available in the Advanced Education section. **
For entry into JST, have your College/University send official transcripts to:
Naval Education and Training Command N644
JST Operation Center
6490 Saufley Field Road
Pensacola, FL 32509
Email: JST@[Link]
VOLUNTARY EDUCATION: Links to study guides, exam preparations, and practice tests
are located on the DANTES website [Link]
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 Date
Course Title Course Location CIN/CSE ID
Length Completed
NRPDC New
Navy Reserve Unit Management (E7-E9) R-7A-0031 5 days
Orleans
NRPDC New
Reserve Senior Enlisted Management (E7-E9) R-551-0001 12 days
Orleans
Navy Reserve Fundamentals Course (E1-E9) Navy e-Learning NAVRESFOR-NRF-3.0
Navy Reserve Order Writing System/Reserve Defense Travel NRPDC New
R-510-5514 5 days
System (E1-E9) Orleans
NRPDC New
Reserve Medical Administration (E1-E7) R-500-0007 5 days
Orleans
NRPDC New
Reserve Pay and Personnel Management (E1-E9) R-500-0020 5 days
Orleans
NRPDC New
Reserve Supply and Fiscal Support NEC S05A (E5-E7) R-551-0010 12 days
Orleans
NRPDC New
Reserve Career Information (E5-E8) R-501-0005 12 days
Orleans
Naval Reserve Center Commanding Officer (E7-E9) Navy e-Learning CNRFC-COOIC-1.0 /DoN 8 hrs
Guidance for Mobilization Navy e-Learning CNRFC-GMB-1.1 /DoN 4 hrs
Military Sealift Command 101 Navy e-Learning CNRFC-MSC101 /DoN 1.1 24 hrs
For more details or to check for updates please check CANTRAC or the NRPDC Sharepoint page (CAC required):
[Link]
CPO RECOMMENDED COMMUNITY PME:
Course Date
Course Title Course Location CIN/CSE ID
Length Completed
None
Title Completed
Visit [Link] for more information.
To Rule the Waves by Bruce Jones
A Brief Guide to Maritime Strategy by James Holmes
China as a 21st Century Naval Power by Michael. A. McDevitt
Not One Inch by Mary E. Sarotte
The Sailor’s Bookshelf: Fifty Books to Know the Sea by Adm. James G. Stavridis, USN (Ret.)
Army of None: Autonomous Weapons and the Future of War by Paul Scharre
Fortune Favors Boldness by Vice Adm. Barry M. Costello, USN (Ret.)
The Last Stand of the Tin Can Sailors: The Extraordinary World War II Story of the U.S. Navy's Finest Hour by James Hornfischer
World War II at Sea: A Global History by Craig Symonds
Ashley’s War: The Untold Story of a Team of Women Soldiers on the Special Ops Battlefield by Gayle T. Lemmon
Dare to Lead by Brene Brown
Mindset: The New Psychology of Success by Carol Dweck
SKILL TRAINING
(Schools, courses and assignments directly related to occupation)
REQUIRED SKILL TRAINING
Course
Course Title Course Location CIN/CSE ID Date Completed
Length
1
See initial skills training from E1-E6 section
1 - Reserve opportunities may exist, contact Reserve Forces Code N7 for authorization.
QD Phone
Command Address Number:
Mobilization UIC:
Reporting (within 60 days for active duty or four drill weekends for SELRES) (Date Conducted):
24 Month: 48 Month: 60 Month:
Family Care Plan: Mil to Mil:
Sailor 360: Special Program: Member Request:
HYT 24 months (Date): HYT Waiver Date: Approve Disapprove
Transfer: Separation: Fleet Reserve Retirement Options:
Physical Fitness Test Failure: Career Status Bonus (election message received):
Overseas Tour Extension Incentives Program (OTEIP):
Advancement Center: Visit MNP Advancement & Promotion page located under the Career & Life Events Tab
(Items to collect/discuss: Bibliography for Advancement, Enlisted Advancement Exam Strategy Guide, Profile Sheets)
Advancement:
Enlisted to Officer Commissioning Program Application & Administration Manual OPNAVINST 1420.1(series):
Commissioning Programs Applications: (prior to submission, command endorsement):
Medical Enlisted Commissioning Program (MECP): Medical Service Corps In-service Procurement:
Officer Candidate School: Limited Duty Officer: Chief Warrant Officer:
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 ([Link] is your main tool to ensure your record is up to date
and helps you to be proactive in making the most of your promotion opportunity. You should review your:
1. Official Military Personnel File (OMPF): All active duty and reserve personnel having a BOL account, a CAC
(with appropriate certificates) and a CAC-enabled computer can now view their OMPF online by selecting the
OMPF option on the BOL main menu page.
2. Check your Performance Summary Record (PSR) and Enlisted Summary Record (ESR) on
[Link] click on the "ODC, OSR, PSR, ESR" link.
b. Electronic Service Record (ESR) Self-Service ESR: This can be viewed at ([Link] or on the
Navy Standard Integrated Personnel System (NSIPS) ESR server onboard ship.
c. Electronic Training Jacket (ETJ): Log in to My Navy Portal (MNP) and review your entire ETJ making sure that
each section is correct. If not, clicking on "Data Problems" at the bottom of each page which will guide you on how
to make corrections or updates.
d. US Navy Awards website: Log in to [Link] and click NPC command document services to
review any awards through Navy Department of Awards Web Service (NDAWS) you may qualify for but were
unaware of.
e. Physical Readiness Information Management System (PRIMS): To log in to PRIMS, first log in to My Navy Portal
(MNP) at [Link] PRIMS can be accessed under the "Performance" tab.
f. EOSH: The Federal Agency Employee Occupational Safety and Health (EOSH) Toolkit is available at
[Link] It provides a one-stop-shop website that includes "just in time"
information about maintaining a safe and healthful workplace.
NOTE: It is highly recommended that if corrections or updates are made, review your OMPF to confirm
changes.
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.
Completion
Sea/Shore General Qualifications Watch Standing Qualifications Report Date Date
(N/A if not required)
Mandatory warfare qualification for enlisted Sailors assigned to designated warfare qualifying commands:
Completion
Warfare qualification programs Report Date Date
(N/A if not required)
Completion
Rate Specific/Department Qualifications (Add) Report Date Date
(N/A if not required)
Notes on Qualifications:
Navy Retention and Career Development Tools are web-based applications designed to support and enhance Sailor
career management, retention and professional/personal development. Specifically, these tools are designed to assist in Sailor
professionalization, advancement, retention, cross rating, and transitioning. Use of these tool allows Career Counselors to
provide better guidance on education, professional growth, career requirements and opportunities to individuals in the Navy and
for Sailors to take an active role in their professional development and career management. These tools include:
Navy Credentialing Opportunities On-Line (Navy COOL): Navy COOL assists Sailors (active & reserve) by funding the
certification & licensing exams that map their Navy education, training, experience, and competencies to industry/civilian-
recognized credentials and occupational equivalents. Sailors may obtain funding for credential examinations, renewals,
maintenance fees, and other mandatory examination administrative fees.
The following certifications and licenses are applicable to the YN-Yeoman rating. They may require additional education,
training or experience.
For more information about these credentials, visit NAVY COOL at [Link]
Target Date
Certifying Agency Credential Title
Paygrade Completed
Associate Professional in Human Resources
E7 Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI)
(aPHR)
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Access (Office
E3 Microsoft Corporation
2016)
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Excel (Office
E3 Microsoft Corporation
2016)
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Excel
E3 Microsoft Corporation
Associate (Office 2019)
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Excel Expert
E3 Microsoft Corporation
(Office 2016)
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Microsoft
E3 Microsoft Corporation
Access Expert (Office 2019)
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Microsoft Excel
E3 Microsoft Corporation
Expert (Office 2019)
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Microsoft Word
E3 Microsoft Corporation
Expert (Office 2019)
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Outlook (Office
E3 Microsoft Corporation
2016)
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Outlook
E3 Microsoft Corporation
Associate (Office 2019)
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): PowerPoint
E3 Microsoft Corporation
(Office 2016)
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): PowerPoint
E3 Microsoft Corporation
Associate (Office 2019)
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Word (Office
E3 Microsoft Corporation
2016)
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Word
E3 Microsoft Corporation
Associate (Office 2019)
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Word Expert
E3 Microsoft Corporation
(Office 2016)
Certified Associate in Project Management
E5 Project Management Institute (PMI)
(CAPM)
Academic Degrees – You are now eligible for credentials towards an earned academic degree.
Cross-Rated Sailors – If you have cross-rated, you now are eligible for credentials related to your prior rating.
Off-Duty or Command-Sponsored Training – You are now eligible for credentials for documented training that fully prepares you
for a credential.
Navy Reservists – You may now be eligible for funding of credentials related to your civilian occupation.
Prior Other-Service Enlisted Occupation - If you are Navy enlisted (Active or Reserve), you may now be eligible for funding for
credentials related to prior other-Service (Army, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard) enlisted occupation.
Collateral Duty/Out of Rate Assignments - Credentials are also available in these collateral duties/out of rate assignments in
which you are serving in or have served in.
Credentials Earned & Maintained Prior to Joining the Navy - If you are Navy enlisted (Active or Reserve), you may now be
eligible for funding for credentials that were earned, and maintained, prior to your enlistment in the Navy. The certification or
license must have relevance to the needs of the Navy, and must appear on Navy COOL, although it does not need to show the
Navy Bucks icon to be funded.
* See the Additional Funding Opportunities section on any rating page on Navy COOL for further details.
Date
Certifying Agency Credential Title
Completed
Certified Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence
American Society for Quality (ASQ)
(CMQ/OE)
American Society for Quality (ASQ) Certified Quality Engineer (CQE)
American Society for Quality (ASQ) Certified Reliability Engineer (CRE)
American Society for Quality (ASQ) Master Black Belt Certification (MBB)
American Society for Quality (ASQ) Quality Auditor Certification (CQA)
American Society for Quality (ASQ) Six Sigma Black Belt (CSSBB)
Center for Credentialing & Education (CCE) Board Certified Coach (BCC)
Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) CompTIA Project+
International Coaching Federation (ICF) Associate Certified Coach (ACC)
McAfee Institute Certified Executive Leader (CEL)
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Access (Office
Microsoft Corporation
2016)
Microsoft Corporation Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Excel (Office 2016)
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Excel Associate
Microsoft Corporation
(Office 2019)
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Excel Expert (Office
Microsoft Corporation
2016)
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Microsoft Access
Microsoft Corporation
Expert (Office 2019)
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Corporation
Expert (Office 2019)
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Microsoft Word
Microsoft Corporation
Expert (Office 2019)
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Outlook (Office
Microsoft Corporation
2016)
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Outlook Associate
Microsoft Corporation
(Office 2019)
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): PowerPoint (Office
Microsoft Corporation
2016)
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): PowerPoint
Microsoft Corporation
Associate (Office 2019)
Microsoft Corporation Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Word (Office 2016)
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Word Associate
Microsoft Corporation
(Office 2019)
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Word Expert (Office
Microsoft Corporation
2016)
PeopleCert Lean Six Sigma - IASSC Certified Black Belt (ICBB)
PeopleCert Lean Six Sigma - IASSC Certified Green Belt (ICGB)
PeopleCert Lean Six Sigma - IASSC Certified Yellow Belt (ICYB)
Project Management Institute (PMI) Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)
Project Management Institute (PMI) PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)
Project Management Institute (PMI) PMI Professional in Business Analysis (PMI-PBA)
Project Management Institute (PMI) PMI Scheduling Professional (PMI-SP)
Project Management Institute (PMI) Portfolio Management Professional (PfMP)
Project Management Institute (PMI) Program Management Professional (PgMP)
Project Management Institute (PMI) Project Management Professional (PMP)
Date
Apprenticeship
Completed
Administrative Services Manager
Computer Operator
Legal Secretary
MilGears: MilGears leverages the COOL platform to provide Service members with a personalized, self-assessment of the
individual’s military training & experience and off-duty education & credentialing, for the purposes of providing
recommendations and next steps to pursue and achieve industry credentialing, in-service advancement, and ultimately post-
service employment. Use MilGears to build a comprehensive record that captures all the learning, experience, and related skills
you’ve gained to support preparation for career advancement. MilGears will provides multiple search methods to find
credentials that can help build your subject matter expertise related to your military career, as well as prepare you for a career
after transition. Use your time in service to pursue certifications, education, and experience that can help you achieve your goals.
Of the several tools found on MilGears, the two most common that Sailors would use are the Engage My Career Tool and the
Quick Explorer Tool.
The Engage My Career (EMC) Tool, available from the MilGears home page, analyzes your unique history to provide
customized results. The EMC Tool looks at what you've done in the military to date by guiding you through a series of questions
that collect information such as: your rating, pay grade, duty station history, training, NECs, qualifications (applicable to Mariner
careers), and civilian education or credentials. The EMC Tool then takes this information and helps you determine your best path
forward by showing you the possible occupation options you may be eligible for based on your current experience.
The Quick Explorer Tool, available from the MilGears home page, allows Service members to explore occupations without
uploading personal information.
Credentials - explore pathways related to a specific credential such as a degree, a certification, a USMAP apprenticeship
or a federal license.
Career Goals - explore pathways based on career goals through job family, industry and more.
Military Occupation - explore pathways by MOC to view ‘best-fit’ pathways based your military occupation. Pathways
include academic, industry, apprenticeship, cross-rate opportunities, and post-service employment opportunities.
Interests - answer a series of questions designed to discover your personal interests and connect them to career
pathways.
The following post military occupations are similar to the YN-Yeoman Rating. For more information about these occupations, visit
NAVY COOL at [Link]
AC/TAR TRANSFER:
15 Months 12 Months 9 Months 6 Months Orders Received
MNA MNA MNA Accept Orders Screening
Exception Family Member Exception Family Member Eval Reverse Sponsor Obligate
(verify account access) (extend in current field) (apply for billets) (apply for billets)
Incentives/EOS opportunities
For additional assistance in transfer and relocation, go to the Military OneSource website:
[Link] and visit your Fleet and Family Support Center on base.
SEPARATING/RETIRE*:
18 -12 months 6 months 90 days 30 days
TAP* MED/DEN Copy of Records Copy of Records
Reserve Only
VA/DVA
*Upon demobilization, SELRES will need Transition Assistance Program (TAP) and DD-214; DD-214 is not required for
Reserve Retirements.
PHYSICAL FITNESS:
Participate in a year-round physical fitness program to meet Navy fitness and BCA standards. Review and verify accuracy of
PFA data in PRIMS within 60 days of the PFA cycle. (PRIMS is accessible through your My Navy Portal Account)
Height Weight If Required (AC BCA )
Last 2 PRT Cycles: Forearm Plank / Push-ups / Run/Swim/Cardio /
Overall Score /
List date (if) any PRT/BCA failure(s) over the last 5 years /
List if any Medical Waiver(s) /
For more information on Navy Fitness, visit: [Link]
EDUCATION: (Prior to considering any pursuit of off duty education or program enrollment call the
Navy College Virtual Education Center (NCVEC) 833-330-6622 or Visit your overseas Navy College Office.)
Degree Goal
** Various degree options are available in the Advanced Education section. **
For entry into JST, have your College/University send official transcripts to:
Naval Education and Training Command N644
JST Operation Center
6490 Saufley Field Road
Pensacola, FL 32509
Email: JST@[Link]
VOLUNTARY EDUCATION: Links to study guides, exam preparations, and practice tests
are located on the DANTES website [Link]
Title Completed
Visit [Link] for more information.
To Rule the Waves by Bruce Jones
A Brief Guide to Maritime Strategy by James Holmes
China as a 21st Century Naval Power by Michael. A. McDevitt
Not One Inch by Mary E. Sarotte
The Sailor’s Bookshelf: Fifty Books to Know the Sea by Adm. James G. Stavridis, USN (Ret.)
Army of None: Autonomous Weapons and the Future of War by Paul Scharre
Fortune Favors Boldness by Vice Adm. Barry M. Costello, USN (Ret.)
The Last Stand of the Tin Can Sailors: The Extraordinary World War II Story of the U.S. Navy's Finest Hour by James Hornfischer
World War II at Sea: A Global History by Craig Symonds
Ashley’s War: The Untold Story of a Team of Women Soldiers on the Special Ops Battlefield by Gayle T. Lemmon
Dare to Lead by Brene Brown
Mindset: The New Psychology of Success by Carol Dweck
SKILL TRAINING
(Schools, courses and assignments directly related to occupation)
REQUIRED SKILL TRAINING
Course
Course Title Course Location CIN/CSE ID Date Completed
Length
1
See initial skills training from E1-E6 section
1 - Reserve opportunities may exist, contact Reserve Forces Code N7 for authorization.
Mobilization UIC:
Reporting (within 60 days for active duty or four drill weekends for SELRES) (Date Conducted):
24 Month: 48 Month: 60 Month:
Family Care Plan: Mil to Mil:
Sailor 360: Special Program: Member Request:
HYT 24 months (Date): HYT Waiver Date: Approve Disapprove
Transfer: Separation: Fleet Reserve Retirement Options:
Physical Fitness Test Failure: Career Status Bonus (election message received):
Overseas Tour Extension Incentives Program (OTEIP):
Enlisted to Officer Commissioning Program Application & Administration Manual OPNAVINST 1420.1(series):
Commissioning Programs Applications: (prior to submission, command endorsement):
Medical Enlisted Commissioning Program (MECP): Medical Service Corps In-service Procurement:
Officer Candidate School: Limited Duty Officer: Chief Warrant Officer:
Completion
Sea/Shore General Qualifications Watch Standing Qualifications Report Date Date
(N/A if not required)
Mandatory warfare qualification for enlisted Sailors assigned to designated warfare qualifying commands:
Completion
Warfare qualification programs Report Date Date
(N/A if not required)
Completion
Rate Specific/Department Qualifications (Add) Report Date Date
(N/A if not required)
Notes on Qualifications:
Navy Retention and Career Development Tools are web-based applications designed to support and enhance Sailor
career management, retention and professional/personal development. Specifically, these tools are designed to assist in Sailor
professionalization, advancement, retention, cross rating, and transitioning. Use of these tool allows Career Counselors to
provide better guidance on education, professional growth, career requirements and opportunities to individuals in the Navy and
for Sailors to take an active role in their professional development and career management. These tools include:
Navy Credentialing Opportunities On-Line (Navy COOL): Navy COOL assists Sailors (active & reserve) by funding the
certification & licensing exams that map their Navy education, training, experience, and competencies to industry/civilian-
recognized credentials and occupational equivalents. Sailors may obtain funding for credential examinations, renewals,
maintenance fees, and other mandatory examination administrative fees.
The following certifications and licenses are applicable to the YN-Yeoman rating. They may require additional education,
training or experience.
For more information about these credentials, visit NAVY COOL at [Link]
Target Date
Certifying Agency Credential Title
Paygrade Completed
Associate Professional in Human Resources
E7 Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI)
(aPHR)
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Access (Office
E3 Microsoft Corporation
2016)
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Excel (Office
E3 Microsoft Corporation
2016)
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Excel
E3 Microsoft Corporation
Associate (Office 2019)
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Excel Expert
E3 Microsoft Corporation
(Office 2016)
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Microsoft
E3 Microsoft Corporation
Access Expert (Office 2019)
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Microsoft Excel
E3 Microsoft Corporation
Expert (Office 2019)
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Microsoft Word
E3 Microsoft Corporation
Expert (Office 2019)
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Outlook (Office
E3 Microsoft Corporation
2016)
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Outlook
E3 Microsoft Corporation
Associate (Office 2019)
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): PowerPoint
E3 Microsoft Corporation
(Office 2016)
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): PowerPoint
E3 Microsoft Corporation
Associate (Office 2019)
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Word (Office
E3 Microsoft Corporation
2016)
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Word
E3 Microsoft Corporation
Associate (Office 2019)
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Word Expert
E3 Microsoft Corporation
(Office 2016)
Certified Associate in Project Management
E5 Project Management Institute (PMI)
(CAPM)
Academic Degrees – You are now eligible for credentials towards an earned academic degree.
Cross-Rated Sailors – If you have cross-rated, you now are eligible for credentials related to your prior rating.
Off-Duty or Command-Sponsored Training – You are now eligible for credentials for documented training that fully prepares you
for a credential.
Navy Reservists – You may now be eligible for funding of credentials related to your civilian occupation.
Prior Other-Service Enlisted Occupation - If you are Navy enlisted (Active or Reserve), you may now be eligible for funding for
credentials related to prior other-Service (Army, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard) enlisted occupation.
Collateral Duty/Out of Rate Assignments - Credentials are also available in these collateral duties/out of rate assignments in
which you are serving in or have served in.
Credentials Earned & Maintained Prior to Joining the Navy - If you are Navy enlisted (Active or Reserve), you may now be
eligible for funding for credentials that were earned, and maintained, prior to your enlistment in the Navy. The certification or
license must have relevance to the needs of the Navy, and must appear on Navy COOL, although it does not need to show the
Navy Bucks icon to be funded.
* See the Additional Funding Opportunities section on any rating page on Navy COOL for further details.
Date
Certifying Agency Credential Title
Completed
Certified Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence
American Society for Quality (ASQ)
(CMQ/OE)
American Society for Quality (ASQ) Certified Quality Engineer (CQE)
American Society for Quality (ASQ) Certified Reliability Engineer (CRE)
American Society for Quality (ASQ) Master Black Belt Certification (MBB)
American Society for Quality (ASQ) Quality Auditor Certification (CQA)
American Society for Quality (ASQ) Six Sigma Black Belt (CSSBB)
Center for Credentialing & Education (CCE) Board Certified Coach (BCC)
Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) CompTIA Project+
International Coaching Federation (ICF) Associate Certified Coach (ACC)
McAfee Institute Certified Executive Leader (CEL)
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Access (Office
Microsoft Corporation
2016)
Microsoft Corporation Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Excel (Office 2016)
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Excel Associate
Microsoft Corporation
(Office 2019)
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Excel Expert (Office
Microsoft Corporation
2016)
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Microsoft Access
Microsoft Corporation
Expert (Office 2019)
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Corporation
Expert (Office 2019)
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Microsoft Word
Microsoft Corporation
Expert (Office 2019)
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Outlook (Office
Microsoft Corporation
2016)
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Outlook Associate
Microsoft Corporation
(Office 2019)
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): PowerPoint (Office
Microsoft Corporation
2016)
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): PowerPoint
Microsoft Corporation
Associate (Office 2019)
Microsoft Corporation Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Word (Office 2016)
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Word Associate
Microsoft Corporation
(Office 2019)
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Word Expert (Office
Microsoft Corporation
2016)
PeopleCert Lean Six Sigma - IASSC Certified Black Belt (ICBB)
PeopleCert Lean Six Sigma - IASSC Certified Green Belt (ICGB)
PeopleCert Lean Six Sigma - IASSC Certified Yellow Belt (ICYB)
Project Management Institute (PMI) Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)
Project Management Institute (PMI) PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)
Project Management Institute (PMI) PMI Professional in Business Analysis (PMI-PBA)
Project Management Institute (PMI) PMI Scheduling Professional (PMI-SP)
Project Management Institute (PMI) Portfolio Management Professional (PfMP)
Project Management Institute (PMI) Program Management Professional (PgMP)
Project Management Institute (PMI) Project Management Professional (PMP)
Date
Apprenticeship
Completed
Administrative Services Manager
Computer Operator
Legal Secretary
MilGears: MilGears leverages the COOL platform to provide Service members with a personalized, self-assessment of the
individual’s military training & experience and off-duty education & credentialing, for the purposes of providing
recommendations and next steps to pursue and achieve industry credentialing, in-service advancement, and ultimately post-
service employment. Use MilGears to build a comprehensive record that captures all the learning, experience, and related skills
you’ve gained to support preparation for career advancement. MilGears will provides multiple search methods to find
credentials that can help build your subject matter expertise related to your military career, as well as prepare you for a career
after transition. Use your time in service to pursue certifications, education, and experience that can help you achieve your goals.
Of the several tools found on MilGears, the two most common that Sailors would use are the Engage My Career Tool and the
Quick Explorer Tool.
The Engage My Career (EMC) Tool, available from the MilGears home page, analyzes your unique history to provide
customized results. The EMC Tool looks at what you've done in the military to date by guiding you through a series of questions
that collect information such as: your rating, pay grade, duty station history, training, NECs, qualifications (applicable to Mariner
careers), and civilian education or credentials. The EMC Tool then takes this information and helps you determine your best path
forward by showing you the possible occupation options you may be eligible for based on your current experience.
The Quick Explorer Tool, available from the MilGears home page, allows Service members to explore occupations without
uploading personal information.
Credentials - explore pathways related to a specific credential such as a degree, a certification, a USMAP apprenticeship
or a federal license.
Career Goals - explore pathways based on career goals through job family, industry and more.
Military Occupation - explore pathways by MOC to view ‘best-fit’ pathways based your military occupation. Pathways
include academic, industry, apprenticeship, cross-rate opportunities, and post-service employment opportunities.
Interests - answer a series of questions designed to discover your personal interests and connect them to career
pathways.
The following post military occupations are similar to the YN-Yeoman Rating. For more information about these occupations, visit
NAVY COOL at [Link]
AC/TAR TRANSFER:
15 Months 12 Months 9 Months 6 Months Orders Received
MNA MNA MNA Accept Orders Screening
Exception Family Member Exception Family Member Eval Reverse Sponsor Obligate
(verify account access) (extend in current field) (apply for billets) (apply for billets)
Incentives/EOS opportunities
For additional assistance in transfer and relocation, go to the Military OneSource website:
[Link] and visit your Fleet and Family Support Center on base.
SEPARATING/RETIRE*:
18 -12 months 6 months 90 days 30 days
TAP* MED/DEN Copy of Records Copy of Records
Reserve Only
VA/DVA
*Upon demobilization, SELRES will need Transition Assistance Program (TAP) and DD-214; DD-214 is not required for
Reserve Retirements.
PHYSICAL FITNESS:
Participate in a year-round physical fitness program to meet Navy fitness and BCA standards. Review and verify accuracy of
PFA data in PRIMS within 60 days of the PFA cycle. (PRIMS is accessible through your My Navy Portal Account)
Height Weight If Required (AC BCA )
Last 2 PRT Cycles: Forearm Plank / Push-ups / Run/Swim/Cardio /
Overall Score /
List date (if) any PRT/BCA failure(s) over the last 5 years /
List if any Medical Waiver(s) /
For more information on Navy Fitness, visit: [Link]
EDUCATION: (Prior to considering any pursuit of off duty education or program enrollment call the
Navy College Virtual Education Center (NCVEC) 833-330-6622 or Visit your overseas Navy College Office.)
Degree Goal
For entry into JST, have your College/University send official transcripts to:
Naval Education and Training Command N644
JST Operation Center
6490 Saufley Field Road
Pensacola, FL 32509
Email: JST@[Link]
VOLUNTARY EDUCATION: Links to study guides, exam preparations, and practice tests
are located on the DANTES website [Link]
Title Completed
Visit [Link] for more information.
To Rule the Waves by Bruce Jones
A Brief Guide to Maritime Strategy by James Holmes
China as a 21st Century Naval Power by Michael. A. McDevitt
Not One Inch by Mary E. Sarotte
The Sailor’s Bookshelf: Fifty Books to Know the Sea by Adm. James G. Stavridis, USN (Ret.)
Army of None: Autonomous Weapons and the Future of War by Paul Scharre
Fortune Favors Boldness by Vice Adm. Barry M. Costello, USN (Ret.)
The Last Stand of the Tin Can Sailors: The Extraordinary World War II Story of the U.S. Navy's Finest Hour by James Hornfischer
World War II at Sea: A Global History by Craig Symonds
Ashley’s War: The Untold Story of a Team of Women Soldiers on the Special Ops Battlefield by Gayle T. Lemmon
Dare to Lead by Brene Brown
Mindset: The New Psychology of Success by Carol Dweck
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 Yeoman Roadmap. Now that you have made the first steps
you will need to sit down and formulate a plan. This plan will work best if you start out discussing your options with your Leading
Chief Petty Officer, Leading Petty Officer, Mentor, or Career Counselor. They will help you understand all of the basics. Then your
next step is to contact the Navy College Virtual Education Center or visit your Overseas Navy College Office. Then your
counselors will be able to help you formalize your plan and make sure that it makes sense for both you and the Navy. To aid you
in your conversation with these professionals, here are a few questions that you may want to ask.
What credits do you have? What non-college courses have you taken? Where do you want to go? What field of study, or what
kind of degree? What program will help me get there: Traditional or Online? What are my next steps: Transfer credits, take
exams, have experience evaluated, or sign up for new courses?
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.
ELD describes all aspects of enlisted leadership skills training, character development, decision
making, self-awareness and ethics. It occurs when a member participates in leader development
activities, formal education, reading or viewing leadership-related material, discussing leadership
issues, observing leaders in action, and performing as a leader. Effective leader development
includes both formal training and self-directed study and reflection. Navy leaders progress along the
general paths shown in the graphic below. Our Navy will produce leaders and teams who learn
rapidly, make high-quality decisions, and control the high end of maritime conflict.
For more information, see the NETC Enlisted Leadership Development page: [Link]
SAMPLE SCHEDULES
Foundational Leader Development (E-3/4)
Day 1: HONOR Day 2: COURAGE Day 3: COMMITMENT
Welcome and Introduction 2.0 Start-up 3.0 Start-up
Know Your Role Managing Self Build Winning Teams
1.1 RA&A 2.1 Behavioral Ethics and Decision-making 3.1 Climate of Inclusion
1.2 Ethics Foundation 2.2 Destructive Behaviors and Moral Courage 3.2 Heritage Brief
Lunch Lunch 3.3 Putting It All Together
Know Yourself 2.3 Navigating Stress and Building Toughness 3.4 Wrap-up
1.3 Self-awareness Primer22 Leading Others
1.4 Self-awareness 2.4 Operationalizing Leader Development
1.5 Wrap-up 2.5 Communication and Feedback
2.6 Wrap-up