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SUBJ/JANUARY 2025 CYCLE 266 ACTIVE DUTY AND TRAINING AND ADMINISTRATION OF THE
RESERVES E7 NAVY-WIDE ADVANCEMENT EXAMINATION *CORRECTED COPY*//
REF/A/DOC/BUPERS/07FEB22//
REF/B/MSG/CNO WASHINGTON DC/272057ZDEC18//
REF/C/MSG/CNO WASHINGTON DC/N1/161157ZJUL20//
REF/D/MSG/CNO WASHINGTON DC/N1/031621ZOCT23
REF/E/MSG/CNO WASHINGTON DC/N1/221540ZDEC22//
REF/F/MSG/CNO WASHINGTON DC/201421ZNOV23
REF/G/MSG/CNO WASHINGTON DC/201449ZDEC18//
NARR/REF A IS BUPERSINST 1430.16G CH-1, ADVANCEMENT MANUAL FOR ENLISTED
PERSONNEL OF THE U.S. NAVY AND NAVY RESERVE.
REF B IS NAVADMIN 316/18, ENLISTED ADVANCEMENT WORKSHEET.
REF C IS NAVADMIN 201/20, PROFESSIONAL MILITARY KNOWLEDGE ELIGIBILITY EXAM REVISED
BUSINESS RULES.
REF D is NAVADMIN 237/23, UPDATES TO THE NAVY ENLISTED LEADER DEVELOPMENT
PROGRAM.
REF E IS NAVADMIN 288/22, HIGH YEAR TENURE PLUS PILOT.
REF F IS NAVADMIN 277/23, HIGH YEAR TENURE PLUS PILOT INDEFINATE EXTENSION.
REF G IS NAVADMIN 312/18, ADVANCEMENT POLICY UPDATE.//
RMKS/1. This NAVADMIN announces guidance for the administration of the January 2025 (Cycle
266) E7 Navy-Wide Advancement Examination (NWAE) for Active Duty and Training and
Administration of the Reserves (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 266 E7 eligibility. Commands are to
accurately validate, complete, and finalize all EAWs in the Navy Standard Integrated Personnel
System (NSIPS). EAW discrepancies should be addressed via a Post-examination Administration
Comment (PAC) process after worksheets are locked.
3. Cycle 266 timeline:
a. 30 November 2024: Professional Military Knowledge - Eligibility Exam (PMK-EE) completion
deadline.
b. 31 December 2024: Enlisted Leaders Development (ELD) course completion deadline.
c. 16 January 2025: 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, Enlisted Career Administration Division
(PERS-803). If authorized, administration will be completed by 31 January 2025.
4. Eligibility requirements are in line with reference (a), and the following information applies for
Cycle 266:
a. Terminal Eligibility Date: 1 January 2026.
b. Time-in-Rate (TIR) date: on or before 1 January 2023.
c. Early Promote (EP) TIR waiver date: on or before 1 January 2024. E7 candidate TIR
requirements for 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 EP waiver. EP candidates are
still bound by the same PMK-EE deadline as regular TIR candidates.
d. High Year Tenure (HYT). In line with references (e) and (f), the HYT plus pilot program allows for
Sailors to continue their Navy careers beyond the 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). Ratings requiring a security clearance are AC,
AE, AG, AO, AT, AWF, AWO, AWR, AWS, AWV, AZ, CTI, CTM, CWT, CTR, CTT, EOD, ET, FC, FCA, GM,
HT, IC, IS, IT, LN, MA, MC, MN, ND, OS, QM, RW, SB, SO, STG and YN, as well as all nuclear and
submarine ratings. All NWAE candidates must have applicable adjudication (top secret or secret)
or CO/OIC interim clearance dated prior to 1 January 2025. If clearance is revoked, an exam is not
authorized until the discrepancy is corrected. An eligibility determination of "No Determination
Made" constitutes an unfavorable adjudication.
f. Reporting Senior's Cumulative Average Performance Mark Average (RSCA PMA). In line with
reference (g), compute RSCA PMA for applicable E6 evaluations dated from 1 January 2022 to 31
December 2024.
g. Use of EAW is mandatory, in line with reference (b).
h. PMK-EE. In line with reference (c), PMK-EE remains mandatory once per paygrade for all E7
candidates to be eligible for NWAE cycle participation, including EP and Limited Duty Officer
(LDO) candidates. Waivers are normally not approved without extraordinary circumstances.
i. ELD course completion is a required prerequisite for taking a NWAE in line with reference
(d). E7 candidates must complete the Advanced Leader Development Course (ALDC). Special
Warfare Operator (SO) and Special Boat Operator (SB) Sailors must complete the Naval
Special Warfare Leading Petty Officer (LPO), or Naval Special Warfare Development Group LPO
courses in lieu of ALDC.
5. Exam Ordering
a. In line with reference (a), NWAE ordering dates and TIR listings are on the Navy Enlisted
Advancement System (NEAS) website: https://neas.ncdc.navy.mil/
Select Exam & Ordering Date Chart.
b. Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) exam orders not included on initial TIR list must
be ordered from NETPDC_Crytologic_Products@us.navy.mil. Order exams in line with
reference (a).
c. Non-SCI exam orders not included on the initial TIR list must be ordered on the NEAS website
using Department of Defense Identification Number.
d. Education 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 Area (CDCZ/ACOA) can order exams up to 6 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 SCI and non-SCI substitute exams is 31 January 2025.
(2) NETPDC N321 is the approval authority for all substitute exams.
(3) 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 in line with 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).
(3) MU: Premier Band (Group 1), Fleet Band (Group 2).
6. Exam Administration. 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. Forwarding Answer Sheets. Reference (a), paragraph 611a. has been changed to the following
Official Mail Manager (OMM) Consolidated Mail Facility (CMF) address:
OMM CMF PENSACOLA
ATTN: NETPDC N321
210 WEST AVE SUITE A
NAS PENSACOLA FL 32508
8. Discrepancy Correction:
a. A detailed discrepancy list can be found on the NEAS website.
b. Post-exam administration discrepancy correction correspondence with NETPDC (N321) is to
be submitted using the EAW PAC function, refer to reference (b). All corrections must have a
CO/OIC letter and all required supporting documentation included as attachments. Education
point corrections require a submission of the Joint Service Transcript (JST) indicating the degree
type and date of completion.
c. Selection board eligibility waivers should be conducted in line with reference
(a). Modifications are as follows:
(1) Congressionally Designated CDCZ/ACOA candidates. Submit a list of selection board
eligible candidates by activity in addition to E7 letter of transmittal, along with an "IA Waiver
Granted" entry in "EAW Special Circumstances."
(2) Non-CDCZ/ACOA Candidates. Submit request for exception to policy for selection board
eligibility waiver in line with reference (a).
9. NWAE results will be posted via BUPERS Online and profile sheets.
10. All additional information for this cycle will be posted on the MyNavy HR advancements site,
located at https://www.mynavyhr.navy.mil/Career-Management/Community-
Management/Enlisted-Career-Admin/Advancement/ and on the NEAS website.
11. Points of Contact:
a. For general or PMK-EE Mobile questions: MyNavy Career Center (MNCC) is available 24/7 by
phone at 1-833-330-MNCC (1-833-330-6622) or via e-mail at askmncc@navy.mil.
b. PMK-EE completion score questions: ntmps.support@navy.mil.
c. SCI orders and inquiries: (850) 473-5867/DSN 753,
NETPDC_Crytologic_Products@us.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 examination records or discrepancies: EAW-PAC submissions. Pre/post examination
administration inquiries: (850) 473-6148/DSN 753 or usn.pensacola.netpdc.mbx.netpdc-n321-
discrepancies@us.navy.mil.
f. Board eligibility concerns, including BUPERS INVAL profile sheet status contact Selection
Board Eligibility Branch (PERS 802): (901)-874-4537/DSN 882 e-mail at
NPC_enlisted_selbd_elig@navy.mil.
12. This NAVADMIN will remain in effect until superseded or canceled, whichever occurs first.
13. Released by Ms. Lisa M. St. Andre, N1B//
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