PASS NOT ADVANCE POINTS | Advancement Exam

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We are continuing this week with Final Multiple Score (FMS) element information. Today, it's a description of Pass Not Advance (PNA) points. PNA points are added to your FMS (E4/5/6 only) if you pass the test, demonstrate superior performance and/or superior rating knowledge, but are not advanced to the next-higher paygrade due to quota limitations. PNA points come from two sources, your Exam Standard Score (SS) and your Performance Mark Average (PMA). You can receive 1.5 points each per cycle for a maximum of 3.0 points. Only the PNA points from the most recent five of the last six consecutive examination cycles in the same paygrade are used, so the maximum PNA point total you can earn is 15. PNA points are based on how you rank among your peers. Your PMA and SS must fall within the top 25% in your paygrade/rating to earn points when not advanced.