JANUARY 2025 CYCLE 266 ACTIVE DUTY AND TRAINING AND ADMINISTRATION OF THE RESERVES E7 NAVY-WIDE ADVANCEMENT EXAMINATION

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SUBJ/JANUARY 2025 CYCLE 266 ACTIVE DUTY AND TRAINING AND ADMINISTRATION OF 
THE RESERVES E7 NAVY-WIDE ADVANCEMENT EXAMINATION// 
 
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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 reference (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.  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). 
 
8.  NWAE results will be posted via BUPERS Online and profile 
sheets. 
 
9.  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. 
 
10.  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. 
 
11.  This NAVADMIN will remain in effect until superseded or canceled, 
whichever occurs first. 
 
12.  Released by Ms. Lisa M. St. Andre, N1B// 
 
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