BUPERSINST 1430.16G Change 1 (Ch 1, 2, & 10), NAVADMIN 168/23

Question 1

List the purposes of the Navy Enlisted Advancement System manual?

Answer 1

Determine advancement eligibility requirements
Prepare necessary forms
Ordering, maintaining custody, and disposing of Navy-wide advancement exams
Administering Navy-wide advancement exams
Changing of rating
Responsibilities and procedures relating to advancement

Question 2

Who does the NEAS manual apply to?

Answer 2

Regular Navy and Reserve personnel on Active Duty
Personnel of the Navy Reserve (SELRES)

Question 3

List the CO/OIC responsibilities in the NEAS.

Answer 3

Proper administration of the advancement exam to eligible, recommended, and qualified candidates
Ensure verification of ESVR for E-7 through E-9 candidates is completed as directed in the selection board NAVADMIN
Properly maintain security of exam materials
Obtain and distribute exam materials
Ensure dates and completion of requirements and signed work sheets are disseminated throughout the command
Designate in writing a Educational Services Officer, must be Khaki or civilian with clearance to handle classified exam material
Forward exams for candidates on leave, TDY, or PCS on regularly scheduled exam administration date
Refer to paragraph 614 and NAVADMIN for guidance in administration pending deployment or operation in combat zones
Ensure accurate Sailor records
All NETPDC correspondence includes full name, exam rate, and DoD ID number.
All eligible candidates refusing to take the exam sign a NAVPERS 1070/613 advising them of their exclusion from advancement for that cycle and must be witnessed by CO/OIC or designated representative

Question 4

What is the ESO responsible for under the CO?

Answer 4

Handling, accountability, and stowage of printed exams
Access to ESRs in order liaise for the command to NETPDC for corrections
Act as liaison between the command and any external ESOs who administer the exam on behalf of the command for successful advancement cycle completion

Question 5

What entity publishes the NWAE bibliography?

Answer 5

Navy Advancement Center (NAC)

Question 6

What is the most important advancement eligibility requirement?

Answer 6

CO/OIC recommendation

Question 7

Can advancement be withheld for lack of observation?

Answer 7

No

Question 8

Can a CO/OIC withdraw a recommendation for advancement?

Answer 8

Yes, per paragraph 722

Question 9

What are the time in rate requirements for each pay grade?

Answer 9

Promotion to E-2 through E-3: 9 months
Promotion to E-4: 6 months
Promotion to E-5: 12 months
Promotion to E-6 through E-9: 36 month (EP waiver available)

Question 10

When must a HYT waiver be approved for a E-4 through E-6 candidate be eligible?

Answer 10

Prior to first day of the examination month. Otherwise the HYT date must exceed the terminal eligibility date.

Question 11

For E-7 through E-9 candidates when must HYT waivers be approved by for the candidate to be considered eligible?

Answer 11

Prior to the board convening date. Otherwise HYT date must be on or after the first day of advancement cycle (1 September for E-7, 1 July for E-8/E-9)

Question 12

Are Sailors with SP or progressing evals eligible for participation in NWAE or board eligible for E-7 through E-9 advancement?

Answer 12

No

Question 13

Are Sailors NOT selected to continue from a Senior Enlisted Continuation Board or Enlisted Retention Board eligible for advancement?

Answer 13

No

Question 14

When are Sailors who changed ratings eligible for NWAE in their new rating?

Answer 14

When their conversion was effective prior to the regularly scheduled NWAE administration date

Question 15

Are personnel assigned to an “A” school during the regularly scheduled NWAE administration date authorized to participate in the advancement cycle?

Answer 15

No

Question 16

Are Sailors who have their nuclear NEC removed eligible for advancement? If no, when do they become eligible?

Answer 16

No, until they are released from the nuclear community and converted to a new rating