3 february 2003

3 February 2003 Navy Advancement Center 1

Navy Enlisted Advancement System (NEAS)

Last update: July 2008


Presentation Topics Purpose of advancement exams Exams development and administration Final Multiple Score Factors Profile sheet - What does it mean? What you should do to prepare for advancement Recent and future changes


Questions What five factors make up the Final Multiple

Score (FMS) for E-4 to E-6 candidates? Is the FMS different for E-7 candidates? What is the purpose of the E-7 FMS? What percentage of E-7 candidates are selected

to be board eligible? What factor has the largest percentage of the

FMS for E-4 to E-6 candidates?


Purpose of Advancement Examinations

The advancement-in-rate examination is a tool used, as part of the Final Multiple

Score, to help rank order qualified candidates on the basis of rating and professional military knowledge at the

next higher rate.


Qualifying to Take the Exam CO recommendation Meet minimum time in rate (TIR) requirement Proper Path of Advancement Requirements must be met for STRIKERS/GENDETS - Meet minimum requirements for rating (i.e. citizenship,

security clearance, and training) - Counseled by their Career Development Team (CDT)

after the CREO/REGA message is released (about 60 days prior to exam)

- Must receive approval by the ECM, if required by the CREO/REGA message, prior to the date of examination.


“What do you mean, there is a discrepancy?”

https://www.advancement.cnet.navy.mil/nac/exams/discrepancy.asp Discrepancies:

– An error on a worksheet

– An error on an answer sheet

Or

– information that does not match the Enlisted Master File

Examples:

– Missing or incorrect PMA

– Overwriting bar-coded information with incorrect answer sheet bubbling

– Improper path of advancement

– Not meeting special rating requirements

– Incorrect SSN

– Name on Answer Sheet not matching EMF

– Insufficient Time-in-Rate

– Recording exam rate incorrectly (MM vice MMN entered on answer sheet)

Errors can lead to:

– Delayed results or advancements

– Improper processing

– LOSING OUT ON ADVANCEMENT


Written by CPOs (E-7 to E-9) – NETPDTC hosts an Advancement Exam Development Conference for each rating on a 2-year cycle. At least 6 Fleet SMEs from the respective rating are invited to attend.

– Recent fleet experience – From ratings (BM, SH, etc.) or

– From rating communities (EMN, AWA, etc.) Advancement exams are designed to test rating

and professional military experience and knowledge

Exam Development Facts


Advancement ExamDevelopment Conference

1. Review Scope of the Rating2. Verify Master Reference List3. Update, edit, and improve exam banks and

graphics4. Build 14 examinations (2 years)5. Post new Advancement Exam Strategy Guide

(AESG)

EVERY ONE TO TWO YEARS


Exam Scoring

Approaches to exam scoring: – Criterion-referenced (schoolhouses)

– Norm-referenced (Navy advancement exams)


0102030405060708090

100

Standard Score Example

Raw score: 0 to 200

Raw scores are converted to standard scores

Standard score: 20 to 80

Average of all raw scores is assigned standard score 50

0 100 200

Standard Score

Raw Score


Final Multiple Score (FMS)

The Final Multiple Score (FMS) method looks at the “whole person”

E-4/5/6 – Performance – Experience ( service in paygrade, awards, and PNA

points)– Exam Score (standard score)

E-7– Performance– Exam Score (standard score)


Changes in August/September 2007 Increase Performance Mark Average (PMA) Reduce Service in Paygrade and Pass Not Advanced Factors by One Half

– Maintain experience (SIPG) at a reduced number of factor points – Maintain sustained superior performance (PNA) at a reduced number of factor points

CURRENT

FMS E-4/5 MAX E-6 MAX

ELEMENT PTS % PTS %

Performance Mark Average

(Performance/CO’s

Recommendation)Standard Score (Knowledge)Service in Paygrade (Experience)Pass Not Advanced Points

(Experience/Performance)Awards (Experience/Performance)Total Points

84

80

30

30

10

234

36%

34%

13%

13%

4%

100%

110

80

34

30

12

266

41.5%

30%

13%

11%

4.5%

100%

INCREASE PMA and HALF SIPG & PNAE-4/5 MAX E-6 MAX

PTS % DELTA PTS % DELTA

90

80

15

15

10

210

43%

38%

7%

7%

5%

100%

7%

4%

-6%

-6%

1%

116

80

17

15

12

240

48.5%

33.5%

7%

6%

5%

100%

7%

3.5%

-6%

-5%

0.5%

Note: Does not reflect E-7 FMS change


Changes (Cont’d)

Change in PMA Formula:– from current: (12 pt difference between EP & MP or MP & P)

E-4/5 = (PMA x 60) - 156 E-6 = (PMA x 60) – 130

– to new: (16 pt difference between EP & MP or MP & P) E-4/5 = (PMA x 80) - 230 E-6 = (PMA x 80) – 204


CONTRIBUTION TO VARIANCECONTRIBUTION TO VARIANCEE-6 USN/R FACTOR WEIGHTSE-6 USN/R FACTOR WEIGHTS

Note: # FMS formula change at Cycle 155; * FMS formula change at Cycle 168; Note: # FMS formula change at Cycle 155; * FMS formula change at Cycle 168; FMS FMS formula change at Cycle 196.formula change at Cycle 196.

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C Y C L E S

CO

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MS

P M A S S L O S T I R A W D P N A

1 108 SEP 852 111 MAR 863 112 SEP 864 115 MAR 875 116 SEP 876 119 MAR 887 120 SEP 888 123 MAR 899 124 SEP 8910 127 MAR 9011 128 SEP 9012 131 MAR 9113 132 SEP 9114 135 MAR 9215 136 SEP 9216 139 MAR 9317 140 SEP 9318 143 MAR 9419 144 SEP 9420 147 MAR 9521 148 SEP 9522 151 MAR 9623 152 SEP 9624 155 MAR 97 #25 156 SEP 9726 159 MAR 9827 160 SEP 9828 163 MAR 9929 164 SEP 9930 167 MAR 0031 168 SEP 00 *32 171 MAR 01 33 172 SEP 0134 175 MAR 0235 176 SEP 0236 179 MAR 0337 180 SEP 0338 183 MAR 0439 184 SEP 0440 187 MAR 0541 188 SEP 0542 191 MAR 0643 192 SEP 0644 195 MAR 0745 196 SEP 07


New FMS ChartMAX PTS AND % FACTOR EXAM

PAYGRADE COMPUTATION E-4/5 E-6 Performance Mark Average

(PMA)

E-4/5

E-6

PMA X 80 – 230 PMA X 80 – 204

90 (43%)

116 (48.5%)

Standard Score (SS) ALL SS 80

(38%) 80

(33.5%)

Pass Not Advanced

(PNA)

E-4/5/6

PNA Pts

From Last 5 Exam Cycles

15 (7%)

15 (6%)

Service In Paygrade

(SIPG)

E-4/5

E-6

SIPG + 7.5

SIPG + 9.5

15 (7%)

17 (7%)

Awards (AWD) E4/5/6

Values in Advancement

Manual 10

(5%) 12

(5%)

Max FMS Possible ALL 210

(100%) 240

(100%)

Note: Does not reflect E-7 FMS change


Study Results

• Rank ordering from Mar 06 rating exams

• Note differences in rank ordering for Sailors with high PMA

• Most Sailors with high PMA increased in ranking compared to the

current ranking

3 February 2003 Navy Advancement Center 17340 CANDIDATES 37 SELECTEES (9 Candidates W/ 4.0 PMA not shown)

Rankings for SH1


CONTRIBUTION TO VARIANCECONTRIBUTION TO VARIANCEE-7 USN/R FACTOR WEIGHTSE-7 USN/R FACTOR WEIGHTS

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TIO

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MS

P M A S S

1 106 JAN 852 110 JAN 863 114 JAN 874 118 JAN 885 122 JAN 896 126 JAN 907 130 JAN 918 134 JAN 929 138 JAN 9310 142 JAN 9411 146 JAN 9512 150 JAN 9613 154 JAN 9714 158 JAN 9815 162 JAN 9916 166 JAN 0017 170 JAN 0118 174 JAN 0219 178 JAN 0320 182 JAN 0421 186 JAN 0522 190 JAN 0623 194 JAN 0724 198 JAN 08 #


E-7 50/50 FMS Computations

FACTOR OLD COMPUTATION

MAX PTS AND %

NEWCOMPUTATION

MAX PTS AND %

Performance Mark Average

(PMA)PMA x 13 52

(40%) PMA x 50 - 120 80 (50%)

Standard Score (SS) SS 80

(60%) SS 80(50%)

Max FMS Possible

132(100%)

160(100%)


Increases the difference between an EP and MP or MP and P from 2.6 pts to 10 points.

New E-7 50/50 FMS

PMA Old PTS New PTS

4.00 (EP) 52.0 80.0

3.80 (MP) 49.4 70.0

3.60 (P) 46.8 60.0

3.40 (PR) 44.2 50.0

2.00 (SP) 26.0 0.0


E-7 50/50 Rankings For BUC

291 CANDIDATES 176 60/40 SBE 177 50/50 (1 TIE)(NOTE: GOLD indicates SBE and … indicates data not shown.)

CURRENT PROPOSED SS PMA1 1 80.00 4.004 3 71.73 4.00

13 7 65.39 4.0015 8 64.48 4.0016 9 64.48 4.0020 10 63.58 4.0047 27 57.24 4.0052 31 56.33 4.0057 35 55.43 4.0062 36 54.52 4.0091 51 51.80 4.00

120 66 49.08 4.00131 73 48.18 4.00136 79 47.27 4.00152 83 46.37 4.00170 98 44.55 4.00227 160 38.21 4.00228 161 38.21 4.00243 183 35.70 4.0017 12 64.48 3.95

113 76 49.99 3.95144 95 47.27 3.95

2 2 80.00 3.936 4 70.83 3.93

30 17 62.67 3.9353 40 57.24 3.9361 48 55.43 3.9363 49 55.43 3.9371 54 54.52 3.9372 55 54.52 3.9373 56 54.52 3.9381 60 53.61 3.93

103 72 51.80 3.93110 77 50.90 3.93137 96 48.18 3.93153 107 47.27 3.93154 108 47.27 3.93155 109 47.27 3.93162 119 46.37 3.93163 120 46.37 3.93171 126 45.46 3.93191 143 43.65 3.93239 203 37.31 3.93268 227 33.68 3.93282 248 29.15 3.93229 189 39.12 3.92272 233 32.78 3.92

5 5 71.73 3.909 11 67.20 3.90

21 15 64.48 3.9022 16 64.48 3.90

FMS RANKCURRENT PROPOSED SS PMA

25 18 63.58 3.9026 19 63.58 3.9031 24 62.67 3.9032 25 62.67 3.9033 26 62.67 3.9034 30 61.77 3.9036 33 60.86 3.9037 34 60.86 3.9048 43 58.14 3.9049 44 58.14 3.9054 47 57.24 3.9074 64 54.52 3.9075 65 54.52 3.9083 70 53.61 3.9084 71 53.61 3.90

104 81 51.80 3.90111 91 50.90 3.90123 93 49.99 3.90124 94 49.99 3.90133 104 49.08 3.90140 115 48.18 3.90141 116 48.18 3.90142 117 48.18 3.90173 137 45.46 3.90174 138 45.46 3.90182 149 44.55 3.90183 150 44.55 3.90200 166 42.74 3.90201 167 42.74 3.90210 172 41.84 3.90230 201 39.12 3.90249 221 36.40 3.90259 225 35.50 3.90266 230 34.59 3.90273 238 32.78 3.90287 263 28.25 3.9023 23 64.48 3.8727 29 63.58 3.8738 38 60.86 3.8739 39 60.86 3.8741 41 59.95 3.8755 59 57.24 3.8758 62 56.33 3.8759 63 56.33 3.8766 69 55.43 3.8777 75 54.52 3.8788 80 53.61 3.8798 88 52.71 3.87

107 92 51.80 3.87116 102 50.90 3.87117 103 50.90 3.87


126 113 49.99 3.87130 114 49.99 3.87146 130 48.18 3.87166 147 46.37 3.87167 148 46.37 3.87177 157 45.46 3.87193 170 43.65 3.87203 176 42.74 3.87205 177 42.74 3.87217 199 40.93 3.87224 207 40.02 3.87234 215 39.12 3.87238 219 38.21 3.87253 229 36.40 3.8792 82 53.61 3.86

121 105 50.90 3.86122 106 50.90 3.86132 118 49.99 3.86207 181 42.74 3.86208 182 42.74 3.86235 217 39.12 3.86

8 13 68.11 3.8540 42 60.86 3.8544 45 59.95 3.8545 46 59.95 3.8593 89 53.61 3.8594 90 53.61 3.85

138 131 49.08 3.85179 164 45.46 3.85180 165 45.46 3.85192 171 44.55 3.85198 179 43.65 3.85219 208 40.93 3.85220 209 40.93 3.85283 268 30.06 3.85

7 14 69.92 3.8010 20 68.11 3.8011 21 68.11 3.8012 22 68.11 3.8014 28 67.20 3.8019 32 66.30 3.8029 37 64.48 3.8042 57 60.86 3.8043 58 60.86 3.8050 67 59.05 3.8051 68 59.05 3.8056 74 58.14 3.8067 84 56.33 3.8068 85 56.33 3.8069 86 56.33 3.8070 87 56.33 3.80


86 99 54.52 3.80. . . .. . . .. . . .168 168 47.27 3.80178 175 46.37 3.80185 184 45.46 3.80187 185 45.46 3.80188 186 45.46 3.80. . . .. . . .. . . .165 178 48.18 3.76112 142 52.71 3.75125 151 51.80 3.75211 222 43.65 3.75221 232 41.84 3.75231 235 40.93 3.75274 269 34.59 3.75184 211 46.37 3.74

3 6 80.00 3.7328 50 65.39 3.7335 61 63.58 3.7346 78 60.86 3.7360 97 58.14 3.7378 121 56.33 3.7379 122 56.33 3.7380 123 56.33 3.7387 127 55.43 3.7399 133 54.52 3.73

108 144 53.61 3.73109 145 53.61 3.73148 173 49.99 3.73149 174 49.99 3.73169 192 48.18 3.73186 213 46.37 3.73189 214 46.37 3.73214 228 43.65 3.73223 236 41.84 3.73245 249 39.12 3.73254 253 38.21 3.73255 254 38.21 3.73256 255 38.21 3.73280 273 33.68 3.73246 251 39.12 3.7224 53 66.30 3.7082 132 56.33 3.7095 139 55.43 3.7096 140 55.43 3.7097 141 55.43 3.70

139 180 50.90 3.70


157 190 49.99 3.70158 191 49.99 3.70164 202 49.08 3.70172 212 48.18 3.70181 216 47.27 3.70199 226 45.46 3.70209 231 44.55 3.70215 234 43.65 3.70236 246 40.93 3.70237 247 40.93 3.70240 252 40.02 3.70247 258 39.12 3.70248 259 39.12 3.70258 264 38.21 3.70269 271 36.40 3.70278 274 34.59 3.70284 281 31.87 3.7018 52 68.11 3.67

134 188 51.80 3.67145 200 50.90 3.67176 220 48.18 3.67212 237 44.55 3.67242 262 40.02 3.67285 284 31.87 3.67156 210 50.90 3.6564 155 59.05 3.6065 156 59.05 3.6076 163 58.14 3.6085 169 57.24 3.60

114 197 54.52 3.60115 198 54.52 3.60213 250 45.46 3.60216 257 44.55 3.60222 261 43.65 3.60232 266 42.74 3.60233 267 42.74 3.60260 275 39.12 3.60261 276 39.12 3.60267 277 38.21 3.60270 279 37.31 3.60275 282 36.40 3.60276 283 36.40 3.60289 285 28.25 3.60291 286 26.64 3.60175 270 51.80 3.40286 287 36.40 3.30143 280 57.24 3.20257 288 46.37 3.10241 289 49.08 3.00244 290 50.90 2.83290 291 39.12 2.67

FMS RANK


E-7 50/50 Rankings For DCC

477 CANDIDATES 284 SBE(NOTE: GOLD indicates SBE and … indicates data not shown.)

CURRENT PROPOSED SS PMA2 1 75.75 4.009 3 72.13 4.00

25 12 63.44 4.0036 16 61.27 4.0037 17 61.27 4.0042 19 60.54 4.0047 24 59.82 4.0055 30 58.37 4.0064 33 57.65 4.00

138 55 52.58 4.00190 80 49.68 4.00191 81 49.68 4.00204 95 48.96 4.00220 102 48.23 4.00259 136 46.06 4.00320 197 42.44 4.00359 224 40.26 4.00421 294 35.19 4.00456 370 30.12 4.00465 398 27.95 4.0035 25 61.99 3.9554 36 59.09 3.9574 40 57.65 3.95

187 104 50.40 3.95228 139 48.23 3.95319 217 43.16 3.95358 243 40.99 3.95

3 2 75.75 3.9315 9 67.06 3.9316 10 67.06 3.9320 14 65.61 3.9327 20 63.44 3.9328 21 63.44 3.9338 29 61.99 3.9382 48 56.92 3.9383 49 56.92 3.9390 52 56.20 3.9391 53 56.20 3.93

103 58 55.47 3.93104 59 55.47 3.93113 64 54.75 3.93125 72 54.02 3.93126 73 54.02 3.93149 90 52.58 3.93173 112 51.13 3.93174 113 51.13 3.93193 123 50.40 3.93205 134 49.68 3.93231 160 48.23 3.93232 161 48.23 3.93241 171 47.51 3.93


242 172 47.51 3.93243 173 47.51 3.93271 194 46.06 3.93336 241 42.44 3.93337 242 42.44 3.93362 258 40.99 3.93363 259 40.99 3.93364 260 40.99 3.93392 292 38.82 3.93409 322 37.37 3.93445 381 33.02 3.93

8 4 73.58 3.9013 11 68.51 3.9023 22 64.89 3.9024 23 64.89 3.9045 38 61.27 3.9052 41 59.82 3.9062 43 59.09 3.9081 54 57.65 3.9099 65 56.20 3.90

158 114 52.58 3.90159 115 52.58 3.90170 124 51.85 3.90171 125 51.85 3.90213 162 49.68 3.90214 163 49.68 3.90215 164 49.68 3.90249 195 47.51 3.90294 222 45.33 3.90304 230 44.61 3.90305 231 44.61 3.90381 293 40.26 3.90388 309 39.54 3.90395 324 38.82 3.90404 331 38.09 3.90432 368 35.19 3.90433 369 35.19 3.90436 382 34.47 3.90442 388 33.75 3.90447 396 33.02 3.90458 415 30.85 3.90192 155 51.13 3.88333 262 43.16 3.8817 15 67.79 3.8729 31 64.16 3.8730 32 64.16 3.8756 50 59.82 3.8792 74 56.92 3.8793 75 56.92 3.87

114 91 55.47 3.87115 92 55.47 3.87


116 93 55.47 3.87117 94 55.47 3.87127 100 54.75 3.87128 101 54.75 3.87140 117 54.02 3.87141 118 54.02 3.87142 119 54.02 3.87150 126 53.30 3.87151 127 53.30 3.87152 128 53.30 3.87153 129 53.30 3.87163 135 52.58 3.87175 149 51.85 3.87176 150 51.85 3.87177 151 51.85 3.87194 165 51.13 3.87206 174 50.40 3.87207 175 50.40 3.87222 183 49.68 3.87223 184 49.68 3.87233 196 48.96 3.87236 200 48.58 3.87262 211 47.51 3.87272 223 46.78 3.87287 232 46.06 3.87288 233 46.06 3.87325 261 43.89 3.87348 281 42.44 3.87374 310 40.99 3.87396 345 38.82 3.87438 397 34.47 3.87462 435 30.85 3.87473 452 25.78 3.8749 44 60.54 3.8675 60 58.37 3.8676 61 58.37 3.86

107 84 56.20 3.86165 141 52.58 3.86196 169 51.13 3.86245 209 48.23 3.8634 39 63.44 3.8598 82 56.92 3.85

157 138 53.30 3.85185 167 51.85 3.85201 176 51.13 3.85210 186 50.40 3.85211 187 50.40 3.85212 188 50.40 3.85225 198 49.68 3.85226 199 49.68 3.85248 216 48.23 3.85


280 235 46.78 3.85345 284 43.16 3.85354 297 42.44 3.85. . . .. . . .. . . .451 416 33.02 3.85145 137 54.02 3.84237 212 48.96 3.84

4 5 77.20 3.80. . . .. . . .. . . .279 257 47.51 3.80290 265 46.78 3.80291 266 46.78 3.80292 267 46.78 3.80293 268 46.78 3.80299 276 46.06 3.80300 277 46.06 3.80301 278 46.06 3.80302 279 46.06 3.80303 280 46.06 3.80310 289 45.33 3.80311 290 45.33 3.80. . . .. . . .. . . .254 274 49.68 3.73267 285 48.96 3.73268 286 48.96 3.73281 300 48.23 3.73282 301 48.23 3.73283 302 48.23 3.73295 313 47.51 3.73. . . .. . . .. . . .218 275 52.58 3.67229 288 51.85 3.67238 305 51.13 3.67255 314 50.40 3.67256 315 50.40 3.67257 316 50.40 3.67258 317 50.40 3.67284 341 48.96 3.67296 349 48.23 3.67. . . .. . . .. . . .453 454 35.19 3.67


467 466 30.85 3.676 18 77.92 3.66

32 83 66.34 3.66139 226 56.92 3.66239 312 51.13 3.66221 296 52.58 3.65323 383 46.78 3.65324 384 46.78 3.6526 105 67.79 3.6067 189 62.72 3.60

112 236 59.09 3.60148 263 56.92 3.60162 269 56.20 3.60230 333 52.58 3.60240 347 51.85 3.60261 354 51.13 3.60269 362 50.40 3.60270 363 50.40 3.60285 372 49.68 3.60286 373 49.68 3.60308 389 48.23 3.60322 402 47.51 3.60335 407 46.78 3.60360 417 45.33 3.60361 418 45.33 3.60373 428 44.61 3.60391 440 43.16 3.60408 445 41.71 3.60422 449 40.26 3.60423 450 40.26 3.60434 453 38.82 3.60444 455 37.37 3.60449 456 36.64 3.60454 459 35.92 3.60457 461 35.19 3.60459 463 34.47 3.60460 464 34.47 3.60461 465 34.47 3.60470 469 30.85 3.60471 470 30.85 3.60472 471 30.12 3.60476 475 24.33 3.60147 295 57.65 3.55186 401 57.65 3.40209 434 56.92 3.35289 458 54.02 3.25129 439 63.44 3.20375 473 49.68 3.20452 476 43.16 3.07181 474 65.61 2.80435 477 52.58 2.53

FMS RANK


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CANDIDATES = 8173PMA 3.80 ACCOUNTS FOR 25.3% OF THE TOTAL CANDIDATES

Performance Mark Average (PMA) Promotion recommendation point values

Early Promote = 4.00Must Promote = 3.80Promotable = 3.60Progressing = 3.40Significant Problems = 2.00

Time-in-rate requirementsE-3 to E-4 6 mos in E-3E-4 to E-5 12 mos in E-4E-5 to E-6 36 mos in E-5E-6 to E-7 36 mos in E-6

Representation of a Typical E-6 Candidate PMA Frequency Distribution

PMA based on:3 yrs of averaged evals for E-61 yr of averaged evals for E-4/5


• Sustained Superior Performance

• Awarded to those who pass the exam but are not advanced due to quota limitations

• Points awarded each exam cycle based on combination of Performance Mark Average (PMA) and Exam Standard Score (SS)

• Up to 3.0 PNA points awarded per exam cycle up to 5 cycles (1.5 points max each for PMA and SS)

PMA (max 1.5 points per cycle) awarded based on ranking relative to peers:

Top 25% = 1.5 PNA PointsNext 25% = 1.0 PNA PointsNext 25% = 0.5 PNA PointsBottom 25% = 0 PNA Points

• SS (max 1.5 points per cycle) awarded based on exam score: 57.01- 80.00 = 1.5 PNA points50.01- 57.00 = 1.0 PNA points42.01- 50.00 = 0.5 PNA points

< 42.01 = 0 PNA points • Maximum total weight 7% (E-4/E-5); 6% (E-6)

Passed Not Advanced (PNA) Points

Rarely maxed to 15 Pts

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Representation of a Typical E-6 Candidate PNA Frequency Distribution


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• Experience / Performance

• Not proposed for reduction / elimination

• Points awarded as per chart below

• Maximum point awarded 10 (E4/E5) 12 (E6)

• Maximum total weight 5% (E4/E5/E6)

AWARD PTS/AWDS Medal of Honor 10Navy Cross 5Distinguished Service Medal or Cross 4Silver Star Medal 4Legion of Merit 4Distinguished Flying Cross 4Navy and Marine Corps Medal 3Soldier’s Medal 3Bronze Star Medal 3Purple Heart 3Defense Meritorious Service Medal 3Meritorious Service Medal 3Gold Life Saving Medal 2Joint Service Commendation Medal 3Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal 3Executive Letter of Commendation 2 (max 1) Joint Service Achievement Medal 2Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal 2Combat Action Ribbon 2Good Conduct Medal (Navy or Marine Corps) 2 (max 5) Naval Reserve Meritorious Service Medal 2 (max 5) Individual Augmentee (IA) Tour 2Aviation Aircrew Insignia 2Navy Fleet Marine Force Ribbon 2Air Medal (Strike/Flight) 3T-AFS Tour 1Recruiter Duty 1Letter of Commendation (Flag/Senior Executive Service) 1 (max 2)

Awards that were changedAwards that were deleted

Awards (AWD) PointsRepresentation of a Typical E-6 Candidate

AWD Frequency Distribution

Rarely maxed to 10 Pts for E-4/5


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4,000

5,000

6,000

7,000

8,000

0006

0009

0100

0103

0106

0109

0200

0203

0206

0209

0300

0303

0306

0309

0400

0403

0406

0409

0500

0503

0506

0509

0600

0603

0606

0609

0700

0703

0706

CA

ND

IDAT

ES

NOTE: At E-6, candidates can get a 1 year EP waiver.

• Rating Experience

• Up to 7.5 years awarded (E4/E5/E6)

• Maximum total weight 7% (E4/E5/E6)

Service in Paygrade (SIPG)

Rarely maxed to 7.5 yrs at E-4/5

Representation of a Typical E-6 Candidate SIPG Frequency Distribution

SIPG (YYMM)


Now, let’s talk about the Profile Information Sheet…


Final Multiple Score

Breakdown

PNA Point

Breakdown

ExamScore

by Section Breakdown


“How can YOU help YOUR Sailors to be prepared for

Advancement?” Make sure they meet all eligibility requirements Make sure they understand sustained superior performance is the key Provide useful guidance in their evaluations and mid-term counseling Ensure they know about the tools to help them succeed (Bibliography,

References, AESG, schools, OJT, etc.) Use the Advancement Exam Strategy Guide (AESG) to help focus their

study plan. START EARLY--don’t wait until the last minute!


Bibliography Web Posting For Advancement Exams

ACTIVE DUTY BIBSEXAM CYCLE POST DATE

JANUARY E-7 EXAM JULY MARCH E-4/5/6 EXAM OCTOBER SEPTEMBER E-4/5/6 EXAM APRIL

RESERVES BIBS EXAM CYCLE POST DATE

FEBRUARY E-7 EXAM AUGUST FEBRUARY E-4/5/6 EXAM SEPTEMBER AUGUST E-4/5/6 EXAM MARCH


Advancement Exam Strategy Guide


Recent Changes to Enlisted Advancement

Effective June 2007 (NAVADMIN 141/07) - Two advancement points (the same as for receipt of Navy Achievement Medal) will be awarded to Sailors who successfully complete a tour greater than 90 consecutive days in a designated combat zone (Iraq, Afghanistan, Horn of Africa, Kuwait, GTMO, Joint Task Force 515 (USPACOM) or Joint Force Special Task Force- Philippines (USPACOM)

Effective May 2007 (NAVADMIN 336/07) – E-4 thru E-6 candidates serving as IAs in designated combat areas have an expanded window in which to take an advancement exam

Effective Dec 2007 (NAVADMIN 336/07) – IAs serving in designated combat areas (Iraq, Afghanistan, and HOA), during specific dates, and are eligible E7 and LDO candidates per BUPERSINST 1430.16F are waived from the E7 advancement exam (see NAVADMIN for all requirements)


Future Changes to Enlisted Advancement

Education Points – Effective August/September 2008 points will be given to E-4 to E-6 candidates for receiving a degree from an accredited college and documented by Navy College (2 pts for Associates, 4 pts for Bachelors)

Alternate FMS (AFMS) - SEAL/SWCC community in conjunction with NETPDTC will be analyzing an AFMS for all E-7 candidates

– 3 year study– All E-7 candidates that pass the advancement exam will be board eligible– Factors include:

Advancement Exam Evaluations Leadership Deployments Certifications & Qualifications Awards Ethos


New FMS w/ Education PtsMAX PTS AND % FACTOR EXAM

PAYGRADE COMPUTATION E-4/5 E-6 Performance Mark Average

(PMA)

E-4/5

E-6

PMA X 80 – 230

PMA X 80 – 204

90 (43%)

116 (48.5%)

Standard Score (SS) ALL SS 80

(38%) 80

(33.5%)

Pass Not Advanced

(PNA)

E-4/5/6

PNA Pts

From Last 5 Exam Cycles

15 (7%)

15 (6%)

Service In Paygrade

(SIPG)

E-4/5

E-6

SIPG + 7.5

SIPG + 9.5

15 (7%)

17 (7%)

Awards (AWD) E4/5/6

Values in Advancement

Manual 10

(5%) 12

(5%)

Education Points (ED)

E-4/5 E-6

Associates = 2 or Bach or higher = 4

4

(2%) 4

(1.5%)

Max FMS Possible ALL 214

(100%) 244

(100%)

Note: Does not affect E-7 FMS


Summary

Purpose of advancement exams Exams development and administration Final Multiple Score Factors Profile sheet - What does it mean? What you should do to prepare for advancement Recent and future changes


For general NEAS information or to download information:

– Home page: https://www.advancement.cnet.navy.mil– Specific questions:

Command Master Chief Exam Development:– EMCM(SS) Robert McCombs Nora Matos– DSN 922-1305 or 922-1572 DSN: 922-1001, option 3, ext 2115– COMM: (850) 452-1305 or 922-1572 COMM: (850) 452-1001,

option 3, ext 2141Exam Administration:

– Jim Hawthorne– DSN 922-1001, option 3, ext 1531– COMM: (850) 452-1001, option 3, ext 1531

Exam discrepancies:– DSN: 922-1252 – COMM: (850) 452-1252

3 february 2003

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