JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – If you're an active duty Navy chief, your expertise is needed. The Navy is looking for leaders to serve as Subject Matter Experts for upcoming Advancement Examination Readiness Reviews.
Those picked will work as fleet SMEs for their respective ratings to develop E4 - E7 rating advancement exams for future cycles. Navy chiefs (E7 to E9) on active duty, Full Time Support and reservists on Active Duty for Special Work are encouraged to apply and take part in the process.
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"The knowledge that our fleet experts bring to the reviews is invaluable, as that's what makes the exams relevant and identifies a Sailor with the right skills to select for advancement," said Naval Education and Training Professional Development Center (NETPDC) Command Master Chief, Master Chief Electronics Technician, Nuclear Power (SS) James Berhalter. "AERRs give chiefs direct input toward shaping their community - participants have a say in what their reliefs need to know."
AERRs vary in length, between one to two weeks, and exam readiness reviews are held throughout the year with each specific rating being reviewed on an annual basis. The reviews are held at NETPDC at Saufley Field in Pensacola, Fla. AERR participants receive temporary additional duty orders from their parent command, paid for by NETPDC.
To take part in the AERR process, the Navy says to log into NKO then use this link: https://www.nko.navy.mil/group/navy-advancement-center/mycpo
That link provides the scheduled dates for each rating, including eligibility and nomination package requirements, and other pertinent information regarding AERR events. (Naval Administrative Message 058/17 provides additional information and a listing of ratings scheduled for the next six months.)
Nominations to participate in AERRs must be endorsed by the command master chief, senior chief or chief of the boat as well as the commanding officer or officer in charge for submission to NETPDC.
Four to eight nominees will normally be selected for each AERR conference. NETPDC coordinates with respective rating learning centers and community sponsors to select the best nominees. Selections of fleet SMEs for the AERRs will be made 45 days prior to each review and selectees will be notified by NETPDC via e-mail.