MAR 2024 (CYCLE 263) ACTIVE-DUTY AND TRAINING AND ADMINISTRATION OF THE RESERVE (TAR) E-5 AND E-6 NAVY WIDE ADVANCEMENT EXAMINATIONS:
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REF D IS OPS ALERT 011-21, PMK-EE REQUIREMENTS FOR E-4 NEW ACCESSIONS. REF E IS NAVADMIN 288/22, HIGH YEAR TENURE PLUS PILOT. REF F IS NAVADMIN 277/23, HIGH YEAR TENURE PLUS PILOT INDEFINITE EXTENSION REF G IS NAVADMIN 312/18, ADVANCEMENT POLICY UPDATE. RMKS/1. This NAVADMIN provides guidance for the administration of the March 2024 (Cycle 263) Navy-Wide Advancement Exam (NWAE) for Active-Duty and Training and Administration of the Reserve (TAR) Sailors. 2. In line with references (a) and (b), the Enlisted Advancement Worksheet (EAW) is the authoritative source of data used to determine Cycle 263 E-5 and E-6 eligibility. Commands are to accurately validate, complete, and finalize all EAWs in the Navy Standard Integrated Personnel System (NSIPS). EAW discrepancies may be addressed via the Post-exam Administration Comment (PAC) process after worksheets are locked for the cycle. 3. Cycle 263 timeline: a. 31 January 2024: Professional Military Knowledge - Eligibility Exam (PMK-EE) completion. In line with reference (c), PMK-EE remains mandatory once per paygrade for all E-5 and E-6 candidates to be eligible for NWAE cycle participation. Refer to reference (d) regarding special exceptions for new accessions. b. 7 March 2024: E-6 exam administration. EAW will close one week after the exam date on the worksheet. c. 14 March 2024: E-5 exam administration. EAW will close one week after the exam date on the worksheet. d. Deviation from administration dates. In line with reference (a), commands that require rescheduling of NWAE administration date (with valid reason) may request a deviation of NWAE administration from Navy Personnel Command (PERS-803). If authorized, NWAE administration will be completed by 31 March 2024. 4. Eligibility requirements are found in chapter 2 of reference (a). The following information is specific to Cycle 263: a. Terminal eligibility date (TED): 1 July 2024. b. Minimum Time-In-Rate (TIR) on or before: E-6 - 1 July 2021 E-5 - 1 July 2023 c. E-6 candidate TIR requirements for early promote (EP) can be waived by one year with Commanding Officer (CO) or Officer-In-Charge (OIC) approval. EAW must be created manually for all who receive that waiver. EP candidates are still bound by the same PMK-EE deadline as regular TIR candidates. d. High-year tenure (HYT) date: In line with references (e) and (f), the HYT Plus Pilot program allows Sailors to continue their Navy careers beyond HYT limits. References (e) and (f) should be read in their entirety. In the EAW, the "HYT Exceeded" entry may reflect "Yes" - when applicable, select "Yes" for "HYT Waived". e. Security/Interim security clearance (if required): Refer to chapter 2 of reference (a). All E-5 and E-6 NWAE candidates must have applicable adjudication (Top Secret or Secret) or CO/OIC Interim clearance dated prior to 1 March 2024. If clearance is revoked, an exam is not authorized until the discrepancy is corrected. f. Performance Mark Average (PMA). Compute PMA for E-5 candidates and Reporting Senior's Cumulative Average (RSCA) PMA for E-6 candidates in line with references (a) and (g). Use all applicable evaluations in current paygrade with an ending date that falls within the following periods: E-6 - 1 March 2021 to 29 February 2024 E-5 - 1 December 2022 to 29 February 2024 5. Exam Ordering: a. In line with reference (a), ordering dates and TIR listings for all exams are on the Navy Enlisted Advancement System (NEAS) website: https://neas.ncdc.navy.mil/Login. Select the Exam and Ordering Date Chart. b. Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) exam orders not included on the initial TIR list must be ordered from sfly_cryptologic.products@navy.mil. Order exams in line with reference (a). c. Non-SCI exam orders not included on initial TIR list must be ordered on the NEAS website using Department of Defense Identification Number. d. Educational Services Officers (ESOs) should verify placing exam orders within 7-10 days of ordering at *View Previous Exam Orders* link via the NEAS website, and should contact Naval Education and Training Professional Development Center (NETPDC N321) as needed for exam order inquiries and issues. e. Deploying commands and candidates departing to congressionally- designated combat zones and approved contingency operation areas (CDCZ/ACOA) can order exams up to six months prior to the scheduled exam date. For additional guidance, refer to chapter 4 and paragraph 614 of reference (a). f. Substitute Exams: (1) The deadline for ordering both SCI and non-SCI substitute exams is 31 March 2024. (2) NETPDC N321 is the approval authority for all substitute exams. (3) Naval nuclear propulsion program training graduates who are enroute to their first at sea assignment during the E-5 examination date will have substitute examinations ordered for them by their ultimate duty station, if dates permit exam ordering before the published deadline. (4) Substitute examinations may be administered with regular exam administration or in line with paragraph 606 of reference (a). g. Submit Exception to Policy requests for candidates per paragraph 104 of reference (a). h. Below candidates are separated into competitive groups: (1) CTI: Middle East/North Africa (Group 1), East/Far East (Group 2), Latin/South America (Group 3), Eastern Europe (Group 4) (2) EMN, ETN, and MMN: Submarine (Group 1), Surface (Group 2), Training (Group 3) 6. Exam Administration and Answer Sheet Returns. Administer exams and return answer sheets in line with chapter 6 of reference (a). An exam tote board on the NEAS website displays current status of receiving answer sheets. 7. Discrepancy Correction: a. A detailed discrepancy list can be found on the NEAS website. Utilize the EAW PAC process for correcting discrepancies. Refer to reference (b). b. For guidance on missed exams due to CDCZ/ACOA, refer to reference (a). 8. NWAE results will be available via NEAS profile sheets. 9. All additional information for this cycle is posted on the MyNavy HR advancements site, located at https://www.mynavyhr.navy.mil/Career- Management/Community-Management/Enlisted-Career-Admin/Advancement/ and the NEAS website. 10. Points of contact: a. For general or PMK-EE mobile questions: MyNavy Career Center (MNCC) is available 24/7 by phone at (833) 330-MNCC or (833)330-6622 or via email at askmncc@navy.mil. b. PMK-EE completion score questions: ntmps.support@navy.mil. c. SCI orders and inquiries: (850) 473-5867/DSN 753, sfly_cryptologic.products@navy.mil. d. Non-SCI orders and inquiries: (850) 473-6150/DSN 753, usn.pensacola.netpdc.mbx.netpdc-n321-exam-orders@us.navy.mil. e. NWAE records or discrepancies: EAW PAC submissions. Pre/post exam administration inquiries: (850) 473-6148/DSN 753 or usn.pensacola.netpdc.mbx.netpdc-n321-discrepancies@us.navy.mil. 11. This NAVADMIN will remain in effect until superseded or canceled, whichever occurs first. 12. Released by Rear Admiral James P. Waters, N13// BT #0001 NNNN CLASSIFICATION: UNCLASSIFIED//