Billet Based Advancement Gives Sailors More Control of Their Careers

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ARLINGTON, Va. – The Navy is giving Sailors more control, flexibility and opportunity in how they advance. Instead of waiting on quotas, advancement is now something Sailors can actively pursue at their own pace multiple times a year. By linking promotion to available jobs across the fleet, Billet Based Advancement (BBA) and Senior Enlisted Marketplace (SEM) create clearer pathways to promote faster, step into meaningful roles, and take ownership of their careers in ways not previously possible, all while helping the Navy decrease gapped billets and increase operational readiness.