BUPERSINST 1430.16

BUPERSINST 1430.16ADVANCEMENT MANUAL FOR THEENLISTED PERSONNEL OF THEU.S. NAVY AND U.S. NAVYRESERVEFacilitator: YN1(SS) Adam Davis

Introduction• Purpose: To provide procedures for administering the advancement in rate systems for enlisted membersserving on active duty in the U.S. navy, U.S. Navy Reserve, and inactive U.S. Navy Reserve.• Background: This instruction supports advancement policy of Chief of Naval Personnel (CHNAVPERS). Itprovides instructions for determining eligibility requirements for advancement, preparing necessary forms andmessages and effecting advancements and changes in rating.• Authority to Advance Enlisted Personnel to Paygrades E7 through E9: Personnel are advanced topaygrades E7 through E9 after selection by a board convened by CHNAVPERS or under special programsauthorized in specific directives issued by CHNAVPERS. Therefore, CHNAVPERS is the sole authority foradvancement of personnel and the sole authority for the removal of enlisted personnel selected foradvancement from a selection board list.• Authority to Advance Enlisted Personnel to Paygrades E2 through E6: Personnel may be advancedafter meeting all criteria of the Navy Enlisted Advancement System (NEAS) as outlined in enclosure (1). CO’sand OIC’s have the independent authority to advance personnel to paygrades E4 through E6 after thepersonnel meet al requirements of this manual and compete successfully in NEAS.• For guidance on reduction in rate of enlisted personnel due to incompetency, see MILPERSMAN 1450-010.

NAVY ENLISTED ADVANCEMENT SYSTEM (NEAS) GENERALINFORMATION• Advancement to E2 and E3: Personnel meeting minimum time-in-rate requirementswill be advanced automatically without local action. A special performance evaluationis not required to document recommendation for advancement.• Advancement to E4 through E7: Candidates must take a competitive examinationthat is part of a FMS. The FMS system is based on knowledge, performance, andexperience factors, and considers the “whole person” in its selection criteria. For E7,the FMS also consists of a performance evaluation.• E6 Examination Requirements for Consideration to LDO: E6 personnel mustpass the E7 advancement-in-rate examination prior to submitting a package for theLDO selection board. OPNAVINST 1420.1A provides information.• What is the purpose of the Advancement Manual? Who does it apply to?• What are the CO/OIC’s responsibilities? What special requirements exist for Sailorsdeployed to Iraq, Afghanistan, or the Horn of Africa?

PROGRAM ID NUMBER NOTESAccelerated AdvancementProgramAccelerated Advancement forEnlisted MusicianSelective Conversion andReenlistment ProgramSelective Training andReenlistment ProgramMeritorious advancements forrecruiting personnelAdvanced ElectronicsField/Advanced Technical FieldProgramMILPERSMAN 1430-010MILPERSMAN 1430-040MILPERSMAN 1160-090MILPERSMAN 1160-100CNRCINST 1133.29BUPERSINST 1430.16FMILPERSMAN 1430-010Change in Rate/Rating MILPERSMAN 1430-010CNO and CHNAVPERS (annualauthorization)Chapter 10Sailor of the Year Program * Will not be advanced until 1year TIR is met.Enlisted Recruiter of the Year OPNAVINST 1700.11Enlisted Reserve Recruiter ofthe YearCombat MeritoriousAdvancement ProgramCommand AdvancementProgramBUPERSINST 1430.16F Chapter 8BUPERSINST 1430.16F Chapter 11

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS• Must be recommended for promotion.• Must have minimum TIR.• Be in proper path for advancement.• Meet special requirements (citizenship, security, medical, ASVAB).• Successfully complete service schools.• Evaluation completed within computation period for advancement cycle.• Not be a selectee for LDO or CWO.• Not have pending request for voluntary transfer to Fleet Reserve.• Eligibility documented by service record entry.• Performance tests.• Enlisted Warfare Qualifications.• Pass Navy-wide advancement-in-rate examinations.• Navy Reservists: Satisfactory drill participation in the Navy Reserve• Meet Physical Fitness requirements.• Examination participation for LDO purposes.

ADVANCEMENT-IN-RATE OR CHANGEOF RATING (THE WORKSHEET)• The Educational Services Officer prepares all worksheets for participants in the E4 –E7 advancement examination, including LDO candidates, at least 1 month prior to thescheduled examination.• Approximately 10 days prior to the scheduled date of the examination, the ESO willreview the worksheet for each candidates. Candidates must verify and sign theworksheets prior to taking the examination as stipulated by the ESO.• The ESO holds all worksheets in a suspense file pending results of the examinations.Worksheets will be retained until the limiting date of the respective cycle.

NETPDTC 1430/3 (Rev 09/03)