Religious Program Specialist (RP)

February 2021

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We defend our Nation and prevail in the face of adversity with strength, determination, anddignity.

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I am a United States Sailor.

I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States ofAmerica and I willobey the orders of those appointed over me.

I represent the fighting spirit of the Navy and those who have gonebefore me to defendfreedom and democracy around the world.

I proudly serve my country's Navy combat team with Honor,Courage, and Commitment.

I am committed to excellence and the fair treatment of all.

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CAREER ROADMAP

Seaman Recruit to Master Chief Roadmap

The educational roadmap below will assist Sailors in the Religious Program Specialist community through the process ofpursuing professional development and advanced education using various military and civilian resources e.g. PQS program;JST Joint Service Transcript; E-Learning; Navy College Network; etc. Successful leadership is the key to military readiness andwill always require a high degree of technical skill, professional knowledge, and intellectual development.

What is a Career Roadmap for Religious Program Specialist?

Religious Program Specialist roadmaps are just what the name implies - a roadmap through the Enlisted Learning andDevelopment Continuum from Seaman Recruit through Master Chief. The principal focus is to standardize a program Navy wideby featuring the existing skills necessary to be successful in the Navy. The ultimate goal of a roadmap is to produce a functionaland competent Sailor.

What is the Enlisted Learning and Development Continuum?

Enlisted Learning and Development Continuum is the formal title given to the curriculum and process building on the foundationof Sailorization beginning in our Delayed Entry Program through Recruit Training Command and throughout your entire career.The continuum combines skill training, professional education, well-rounded assignments, and voluntary education. As youprogress through your career, early-on skill training diminishes while professional military education gradually increases.Experience is the ever-present constant determining the rate at which a Sailor trades skill training for professional development.

Do Sailors have to follow the Roadmap?

Yes. The Religious Program Specialist roadmap includes the four areas encompassed by the Continuum in Professional MilitaryEducation to include; Navy Professional Military Education (NPME), Joint Professional Military Education (JPME), Leadershipand Advanced Education.

Some training and education is mandatory (Recruit Training, Religious Program Specialist Class “A” School at Naval Air StationMeridian, MS, E-Learning, etc.). Some may be directed by your chain of command (Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint courses),and the remainder is voluntary (MNP, E-Learning, college courses, etc.). Sailors are advised to seek out mentors, including yourCommand Master Chief, Senior Enlisted Advisor, Leading Chief Petty Officer, Leading Petty Officer and Command CareerCounselor, and to make use of your Navy College Virtual Education Center (VEC) or OCONUS Education Office's vastresources. All are uniquely qualified to help you along the way.

Notes:

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RP CAREER PATH (SW)

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Religious Program Specialists (RP). RPs support of Professional Naval Chaplaincy (PNC); support the provision and facilitation of Religious Ministry (RM); support the care of Navy and Marine Corps personnel and their families of all faith groups; advise leadership on program planning and execution; support the Command Religious Program (CRP) with data collection, research, and analysis; and provide technical expertise on force protection requirements for Religious Ministry Teams (RMT) in expeditionary and combat environments. YEARS OF SERVICE

CAREER MILESTONES

AVERAGE TIME TO ADVANCE

COMMISSIONING OR OTHER SPECIAL PROGRAMS

SEA/SHORE FLOW

TYPICAL CAREER PATH DEVELOPMENT

27-30 RPCM 25.2 Yrs CSEL, CMDCM 36 5th Shore Tour Duty: Only shore duty billets for E9s; there are no sea duty billets. Qualification: CMC/COB Course

24-27 RPCM RPCS

25.2 Yrs 20.2 Yrs

CSEL, CMDCM, CMDCS 36 5th Sea Tour Duty: Only shore duty billets for E9s; there are no sea duty billets. E-8 Duty: MEF, MAW, MARDIV Qualification: FMF, CSEL, CMC/COB Course, SEA

21-24 RPCM RPCS RPC

25.2 Yrs 20.2 Yrs 14.4 Yrs

CSEL, CMDCM, CMDCS 36 4th Shore Tour Billet: CSEL, DLCPO, SEA. (All E9s are eligible for Flag Selection to Rate CSEL). Duty: Only shore duty billets for E9s. OPNAV Staff (Rating CSEL) E-9 Duty: USFFC, PACFLT, MARFORPAC, MARFORCOM, BUMED, E-8 Duty: C2F, C3F E-7 Duty: C6F Qualification: CSEL, CMC/COB Course, SEA

18-21 RPCS RPC

20.2 Yrs 14.4 Yrs

CMDCS 36 4th Sea Tour Billet: CSEL, SEA, LCPO E-8 Duty: MEF, DIV, MAW E-7 Duty: CVN, Ministry Center, MLG, C5F, C7F. Qualification: SEA, FMF, EAWS, ESWS, SEJPME I & II

15-18 RPC RP1

14.4 Yrs 8.8 Yrs

LDO 36 3rd Shore Tour Billet: Senior Enlisted Advisor (SEA), LCPO, LPO Duty: C6F, USNA, NAVMED, OPNAV, HQMC, USFF, MCRD, MCAS, MCB, CNI, NORTHCOM, CNAL NS/NAS/NAVREG, TSC/RTC, CNAL, CNSL, CNSP, CNRFC, DEPMED, DEVGRU, NAVIFOR, NCSC, NSSC, NECC, Qualification: MTS, SEA (All Branches), SEJPME I & II

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YEARS OF SERVICE

CAREER MILESTONES

AVERAGE TIME TO ADVANCE

COMMISSIONING OR OTHER SPECIAL PROGRAMS

SEA/SHORE FLOW

TYPICAL CAREER PATH DEVELOPMENT

12-15 RPC RP1

14.4 Yrs 8.8 Yrs

LDO 36 3rd Sea Tour Billet: RP Manager, Senior Enlisted Advisor, LCPO. LPO Duty: CVN, : C5F, C7F, MLG, Ministry Center, DEVGRU Qualification: FMF, EAWS, ESWS, Senior Enlisted Academy (All Branches), SEJPME I and II

9-12 RP1 RP2

8.8 Yrs 4.5 Yrs

LDO, OCS, MECP 36 2nd Shore Tour Billet: LPO Duty: USNA, NAVMED, HQMC, MFC, MCRD, MCAS, MCB, MCRC, CNSWC, CNI NS, NAS, MCECST, MATSG, NR, CREDO, TSC/RTC, CNR, CFA, Brig, NECC, Chapel Qualification: MTS,PPME and JPME, SEJPME I

6-9 RP2 4.5 Yrs OCS, MSC IPP, MECP 36 2nd Sea Tour Duty: CVN, LHA/D, AS, LPD, CG, LSD, MEF, DIV, DESRON, MAW/MAG, MLG, Ministry Center, MARSOC, Seabee Unit Qualification: FMF, EAWS, ESWS, EXW, PPME

3-6 RP2 4.5 Yrs STA-21, OCS, MECP 36 1st Shore Tour Billet: LPO Duty: USNA, NAVMED, HQMC, MCRD, MCAS, MCB, CNI, CFA, NAVSTA/ NAS/NAVREG, CREDO, TSC/RTC, COMNAVREG Brig, NECC, Chapel Qualification: RP Manager’s Course, Basic Enlisted PME (BEPME), Master Training Specialist (MTS), Sgt’s Course

1-3 RP3 2.7 Yrs Naval Academy, NROTC 36 1st Sea Tour Duty: CVN, LHA/D, AS, MEF, CG, DIV, MAW/MAG, MLG, Ministry Center, MARSOC, SEABEE Unit Qualification: FMF, EAWS, ESWS, EXW, MCECST, Cpl’s Course

1+/- RPSN RPSA Accession Training

9 Months Recruit Training and all schools or training events required to be completed prior to reporting to their first operational command

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Notes: 1. As of 1 October 2018, “A” school and the RP Managers Course are required. 2. Background. As Sailors, RPs are expected to participate in general duties that contribute to the command's mission. RPs Serving in combat/expeditionary environments provide physical security for chaplains within the confines of the commands security operations. They are also trained to accommodate the free exercise of religion.

3. Leadership. Direct leadership of large numbers of RPs is infrequent. Offer additional consideration if leadership took place in combat, Forward Deployed Naval Forces (FDNF) or other arduous assignments. Other considerations:

a. Initiative to seek additional leadership opportunities.

b. Personnel assigned to these billets are carefully screened and selected. Sailors selected to serve on these staffs are considered to be at the top of rating expertise and are highly valued by the RP community.

4. Sea/Shore Flow. Due to the unique billet distribution within the RP community, rotation is established as INUS (Type 1) and OUTUS (Type 2, 3, 4, or 6). 5. Security Clearance Eligibility. RPs are required to maintain eligibility for access to classified information, and maintain at least a Secret clearance. A revoked Security Clearance should not be taken lightly and should affect the opportunity for selection. 6. RP Functional Areas. a. Religious Program Senior Supervisor. Religious Program Senior Supervisors serve as advisors of Professional Naval Chaplaincy (PNC); support the care of service members and their families; advise chaplains and leadership on morale, program planning and execution; support the Command Religious Program (CRP) with data collection, research, and analysis; provide technical expertise on force protection requirements for Religious Ministry Teams (RMT) in expeditionary and combat environments; assess RMTs on the delivery of Religious Ministry (RM); advise the Chaplain Corps on manpower, personnel, training and education, policy, and programs. b. Ministry Support and Accommodation: RPs manage and execute Command Religious Programs (CRP) that accommodate diverse religious ministry requirements. Accommodation of individual and collective religious ministry includes, but is not limited to: scheduling, coordinating, budgeting, and contracting. RPs are specially trained to support religious accommodation. c. Pastoral Care Support: RPs are uniquely trained and positioned to support the delivery of care individually and programmatically. RPs support the delivery of care through pastoral triage, referrals, professional military counseling, charting, and explaining the types of ministry available. d. Religious Advisement: RPs play an integral role in advising the chain of command on the impact of the Command Religious Program (CRP). RPs support the CRP with data collection, research, analysis, program planning and execution. e. Expeditionary Ministry Support: RPs in expeditionary environments are combatants who provide force protection expertise for RMTs. f. Administration: RPs balance faith-group-specific religious requirements, managing facilities, personnel, volunteers, and resources. g. Finance and Accounting: RPs plan, coordinate, train, implement, and maintain non-appropriated Religious Offering Fund (ROF) and appropriated OM&N funds. RPs identify, procure, and maintain facilities and equipment

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needed to support the CRP. RPs manage real property repair and maintenance, equipment acquisition, and supplies. RPs prepare, plan, program, analyze, and execute budgets and research and write statements of work for civilian contracts in support of the CRP. h. Library: RPs manage and execute the full range of activities associated with the Learning Multi-Media Resource Centers (LMRC), including but not limited to scheduling, filing, ordering, organization, staffing, and operation. i. For clarification purposes, many Fleet Marine Force (FMF) commands perform duties similar to regular Navy major commands. These include but are not limited to the following: Marine Corps Forces (MARFORCOM), Marine Corps Force, Pacific (MARFORPAC), Marine Corps Forces Reserve (MARFORRES) and Marine Special Operations Command (MARSOC) operate similarly to regular Navy TYCOM commands such as SURFLANT or SURFPAC I, II, III Marine Expeditionary Forces (MEF) operate similarly to regular Navy Fleet commands, such as 3rd Fleet. 1st, 2nd & 3rd Marine Divisions (MARDIV), Marine Logistics Groups (MLG) and Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW) also operate as TYCOMs but their tasked organized under their respective MEFs, whereas MARFORCOM, MARFORPAC, MARFORRES and MARSOC have higher headquarters responsibility and accountability. Considerations for advancement from E6 TO E7 There are two main type NECs held by RPs: 0000 and A17A. This is important to know when evaluating a candidate as being fully qualified and best qualified. A17A RPs traditionally deploy with Marine Corps commands, which will preclude them from obtaining certain qualifications that are obtainable when assigned to Navy commands; however, with a proper balance of duties and self-initiative there are opportunities that offer competitive breakouts. Also, not all Marine Corps commands are Fleet Marine Force (FMF) Warfare eligible commands. Operational FMF commands are FMF Warfare eligible and shore FMF command are not Warfare eligible. FMF billets are challenging assignments and mostly on independent duty. Candidates should not be viewed negatively if they are not peer ranked. Consideration should be given to candidates with a hard/soft ranking and should be viewed favorable. Candidates should have a diverse background and A17A should not be the sole reason for selection; however, when evaluating a candidate full career, consideration should be given to candidates with the A17A NEC. 1. Advancement Considerations:

• Sea/Shore Tours & Scope of Responsibility. Consideration should be given to candidates serving in challenging assignments with documented impact throughout the command, domain and Fleet. Below is a chart that gives an example of billets by rank and scope from most responsibility (Tier I) to least responsibility (Tier III). Those candidates who have demonstrated the ability to succeed in challenging assignments (Tier I) with documented impact should be viewed positively. Tier levels should NOT be the sole reason for a candidate’s selection. A candidate’s performance and impact at each Tier level should be considered and special attention to a candidate’s contribution to the improvement and development of the RP rate.

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• Should have a successful LPO tour (at shore or at sea, to prove leadership skills and development of

subordinates). The best and fully qualified candidate demonstrates sustained superior leadership and competency in developing RPs/Sailors as measured by qualifications, advancement results, retention/attrition, and the extent to which the candidate trains and educates peer/subordinates on technical proficiency.

• Should have at least one sea tour preferably as E6 but E5 is acceptable (USMC or Navy) • Must be qualified at least one warfare designator • Candidates that have successfully completed the following professional military or advanced civilian

education should be viewed positively: • RP Manager’s Course • PPME • SEJPME • USMAP (e.g. Computer Operator, Office Manager/Administrative Services, Correction Officer, etc.)

• Should lead and develop peers/subordinates within the RP rating and demonstrate a strong presence that sets the tone in the command, domain and fleet with documented impact: • RP Training and Readiness Review (TRR), Learning Analysis or Course Content Review Board

(CCRB) (e.g. RP “A” School, RP Manager’s Course, MCECST Course, etc.) • RP Occupational Standards review • RP Rating Manual review • Marine Corps RM Training & Readiness (RM T&R) Manual review • Professional Development Training Course/Workshop (PDTC/W) validation • RP PQS review • RMT area-wide and community training (lead/develop training)

• Instructor at rating school (RP “A” school, RP Managers Course, MCECST) with substantial rate improvement. A documented successful tour should be seen favorable

• Must demonstrate technical expertise on platform served with documented impact • Extended qualifications out of the rate scope should be seen favorable, especially when assigned to USMC • Should attend the annual Chaplain Corps PDTC/W • Should be qualified watchstander (OOD, JOOD, ATTWO, SDO, etc…) and in training team positions

(DCTT, Repair Locker, etc.) according to rank on every platform served • Office positions (President, VP, Treasurer, etc.) within their peer group with documented impact should be

seen favorable Considerations for advancement from E7 TO E8 There are two main type NECs held by RPs: 0000 and A17A. This is important to know when evaluating a candidate as being fully qualified and best qualified. A17A RPs traditionally deploy with Marine Corps commands, which will preclude them from obtaining certain qualifications that are obtainable when assigned to Navy commands; however, with a proper balance of duties and self-initiative there are opportunities that offer competitive breakouts. Also, not all Marine Corps commands are FMF Warfare eligible commands. Operational FMF commands are FMF Warfare eligible and shore FMF command are not Warfare eligible. FMF billets are challenging assignments and mostly on independent duty. Candidates should not be viewed negatively if they are

RP1

Tier I LPO (CVN, DIV, MAW, MLG), LHD, LHA, AS, DEVGRU, LCC, FMTB-MCECST Instructor, NCSC Instructor, LPO (Surflant Ministry Centers)

Tier II MCRD, RTC, MCI Regions (MCI West, MCI East, MCI Pac, NCR), BUMED, CNSWC

Tier III MESG, MATSG, RIVGRU, CLWP, DESRON, BEACHGRU, CLASSRON, Brig, NMC, NS, NSSC, Other MCB, NAS, NAF, MCAS, CFA, MAG, CNSL/CNSP, CREDO

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not peer ranked. Candidates with a hard/soft ranking should be viewed as favorable. Candidates should have a diverse background and A17A should not be the sole reason for selection; however, when evaluating a candidate’s full career, consideration should be given to candidates with the A17A NEC. Note: The RP rating only has twenty-two (22) Senior Chief billets, of those fourteen (14) billets required the A17A NEC. 1. Advancement Considerations:

• Sea/Shore Tours & Scope of Responsibility. Consideration should be given to candidates serving in challenging assignments with documented impact throughout the command, area and Fleet. Below is a chart that gives an example of billets by rank and scope from most responsibility (Tier I) to least responsibility (Tier III). Those candidates who have demonstrated the ability to succeed in challenging assignments (Tier I) with documented impact should be viewed positively. Tier levels should NOT be the sole reason for a candidate’s selection. A candidate’s performance and impact at each Tier level should be considered and special attention to a candidate’s contribution to the improvement and development of the RP rate.

• Should have a successful LCPO/SEL/SEA tour (at shore or at sea, to prove leadership skills; the growth

and development of subordinates and Junior Officers; demonstrating the proper integration, focus and mission accomplishment via the Chief Mess)

• Should have at least one sea tour preferably, as E7 but E6 is acceptable (USMC or Navy). • Must be qualified at least one warfare designator • Should successfully lead and develop peers/subordinates within the RP rating with documented impact. A

fully qualified candidate leads and develops RPs within the rating, solves community problems, demonstrates a strong presence that sets the tone in the community: • RP TRR, Learning Analysis or CCRB (e.g. RP “A” School, RP Managers Course, MCECST Course) • RP Occupational Standards review • RP Rating Manual review • Marine Corps RM T&R Manual review • PDTC/W validation • RP PQS review • RMT area-wide and community Training (lead/coordinate training) • Ready Relevant Learning (RRL) requirements development in support of Sailor 2025 Ready program

• Should attend the annual PDTC/W • Must demonstrate technical expertise on platform served with documented impact. • Lead instructor at rating school (RP “A” school, RP Managers Course, MCECST) with substantial rate

improvement. A documented successful tour should be seen favorable • Should qualified watchstanders (OOD, ATTWO, SDO, Section Leader, etc…) and training team positions

(DCTT, 3MTT, Repair Locker Leader, etc…) according to rank on every platform served • Office positions (President, VP, Treasurer, etc.) within their peer group with documented impact should be

seen favorable • CPOs successfully completing the Senior Enlisted Academy (SEA) should be seen favorable

RPC Tier I CVN, NAVCENT/C5F, C6F, C7F, AIRLANT, USNA, SURFLANT, NAVIFOR,

FMTB-E MCECST Instructor/Course Chief, NCSC Instructor, DEVGRU

Tier II HQMC, OPNAV N097, 1ST/2ND/3RD MLG, COMNAVREG Mid-Atlantic

Tier III NDW, RTC, TSC, MCRD, CNRF, RSO (SFMC), CNFJ, Joint Bases

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Considerations for advancement from E8 TO E9 There are two main type NECs held by RPs: 0000 and A17A. This is important to know when evaluating a candidate as being fully qualified and best qualified. A17A RPs traditionally deploy with Marine Corps commands, which will preclude them from obtaining certain qualifications that are obtainable when assigned to Navy commands; however, with a proper balance of duties and self-initiative there are opportunities that offer competitive breakouts. Also, not all Marine Corps commands are FMF Warfare eligible commands. Operational FMF commands are FMF Warfare eligible and shore FMF command are not Warfare eligible. FMF billets are challenging assignments and mostly on independent duty. Candidates should not be viewed negatively if they are not peer ranked. Candidates with a hard/soft ranking should be viewed as favorable. Candidates should have a diverse background and A17A should not be the sole reason for selection; however, when evaluating a candidate’s full career, consideration should be given to candidates with the A17A NEC. 1. Advancement Considerations:

• Sea/Shore Tours & Scope of Responsibility. Consideration should be given to candidates serving in challenging assignments with documented impact throughout the command, area and fleet. Below is a chart that gives an example of billets by rank and scope from most responsibility (Tier I) to least responsibility Tier III). Those candidates who have demonstrated the ability to succeed in challenging assignments (Tier I) with documented impact should be viewed positively. Tier levels should NOT be the sole reason for a candidate’s selection. A candidate’s performance and impact at each Tier level should be considered and special attention to a candidate’s contribution to the improvement and development of the RP rate.

• Senior Enlisted Academies should be viewed favorably (Navy, Marine Corps or Coast Guard). • Must successfully lead and develop peers within the RP rating, A fully qualified candidate leads and

develops peers within the RP rating, solves community problems, demonstrates a strong presence that sets the tone in the rating with documented impact: • RP TRR, Learning Analysis or CCRB (e.g. RP “A” School, RP Managers Course, MCECST Course) • RP AERR • RP Occupational Standards review • RP Rating Manual review • Marine Corps RM T&R Manual review • PDTC/W validation • RP PQS review • RP Leadership Mess (RPLM)/PNC Working Groups • RRL requirements development in support of Sailor 2025 • Senior Rating Advisor within Professional Naval Chaplaincy

• Should participate in the annual Chaplain Corps Strategic Leadership Symposium (CHC SLS) • Should attend the annual PDTC/W • Must be qualified at least one warfare designator • Lead instructor/SEL at rating school (NCSC, MCECST) with substantial rate improvement. A documented

successful tour should be seen favorable

RPCS

Tier I HQMC, AIRPAC, SURFPAC, NCSC SEL, Detailer, FMTB-E MCECST Course Chief, MCICOM, CNIC, I/II/III MEF, MARFORRES, C2F, C3F

Tier II 1ST/2ND/3RD MARDIV, COMNAVREG (SW, SE)

Tier III 1ST/2ND/3RD MAW, MCI Regions (MCI West, MCI East, MCI Pac)

RP CAREER PATH

SELECTIVE RESERVES (SELRES)

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Religious Program Specialists (RP) perform as Religious Ministry Professionals in support of Professional Naval Chaplaincy (PNC); provide

Religious Ministry (RM) support for all Sea Service personnel and their families of all faith groups; facilitate the free exercise of religion for all Sea

Service personnel and their families; support delivery of care as part of a Religious Ministry Team (RMT); and assist in advising leadership on the delivery of religious ministry to include morale, morals and ethics, and quality of life issues.

YEARS OF

SERVICE

CAREER

MILESTONES

AVERAGE

TIME TO

ADVANCE

COMMISSIONING OR

OTHER SPECIAL

PROGRAMS

SEA/SHORE

FLOW

TYPICAL CAREER PATH

DEVELOPMENT

27-30 RPCM 20.7 Yrs CSEL 36 4th Shore Tour Duty: Only shore duty billets for

E9s; there are no sea duty billets.

Qualification: CSEL, CMC/COB

Course, SEA

24-27 RPCM

RPCS

20.7 Yrs

17.8

CSEL 36 4th Shore Tour Duty: Only shore duty billets for

E9s; there are no sea duty billets.

Qualification: CSEL, CMC/COB

Course, SEA

21-24 RPCM

RPCS

RPC

20.7 Yrs

17.8

14.1

CSEL 36 4th Sea Tour Billet: CSEL, DLCPO, SEA. (All E9s are eligible for Flag

Selection to Rate CSEL).

Duty: Only shore duty billets for

E9s. OPNAV Staff (Rating CMC),

HQMC, USFFC, PACFLT,

MARFORPAC, BUMED.

Qualification: CSEL, CMC/COB

Course, SEA

18-21 RPCS

RPC

17.8 Yrs

14.1

CWO, CSEL 36 3rd Shore Tour Billet: CSEL, SEA, LCPO.

Duty: Sea - MEF, DIV, MAW,

EUCOM

Shore - MARFORCOM,

MCICOM, NCSC, CNAP,

Detailer, MCECST Course Chief,

MCB, NAVREG, HQNDW,

MCRD, Lead Instructor,

NAVRESFOR, NAVREG,

MARFORRES, CNIC (Reserve),

JFCOM

Qualification: SEA, Senior

Enlisted JPME

RP CAREER PATH

SELECTIVE RESERVES (SELRES)

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YEARS OF

SERVICE

CAREER

MILESTONES

AVERAGE

TIME TO

ADVANCE

COMMISSIONING

OR OTHER

SPECIAL

PROGRAMS

SEA/SHORE

FLOW

TYPICAL CAREER PATH

DEVELOPMENT

15-18 RPC 14.1 Yrs LDO, CWO 36 3rd Sea Tour RP1 10.4 Billet: RP Manager, Senior Enlisted Advisor, LCPO. Duty: Sea - CVN, C6F, C7F, NAVCENT/C5F, MLG, Ministry Center Shore: USNA, NAVMED, OPNAV, HQMC, USFF, MCRD, MCAS, MCB, CNI NS/NAS/NAVREG, C3F, TSC/RTC, NORTHCOM, CNAL, CNSL, CNSP, CNRFC, DEPMED, DEVGRU, FLTCYBER, NCSC, NSSC, NECC, Chapel Qualification: USCG Chief’s

Academy, Senior Enlisted JPME

12-15 RPC 14.1 Yrs LDO, CWO 36 3rd Sea Tour RP1 10.4 Billet: RP Manager, Senior Enlisted Advisor, LCPO. Duty: Sea - CVN, C6F, C7F, NAVCENT/C5F, MLG, Ministry Center Shore: USNA, NAVMED, OPNAV, HQMC, USFF, MCRD, MCAS, MCB, CNI NS/NAS/NAVREG, C3F, TSC/RTC, NORTHCOM, CNAL, CNSL, CNSP, CNRFC, DEPMED, DEVGRU, FLTCYBER, NCSC, NSSC, NECC, Chapel Qualification: USCG Chief’s

Academy, Senior Enlisted JPME

9-12 RP1 10.4 Yrs LDO, CWO, OCS, MECP 36 2nd Shore Tour RP2 4.7 Billet: LPO Duty: Sea - CVN, LHA/D, AS, MEU, CNSWG, NSWCEN, DESRON, ESG, MEF, DIV, MLG, MAW/MAG, Ministry Center, Seabee Unit, MARSOC Shore - USNA, NAVMED, HQMC, MFC, MCRD, MCAS, MCB, MCRC, CNSWC, CNI NS, NAS, MCECST, MATSG, NR, CREDO, TSC/RTC, CNR, CFA, Brig, NECC, Chapel

Qualification: PPME and JPME

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YEARS OF

SERVICE

CAREER

MILESTONES

AVERAGE

TIME TO

ADVANCE

COMMISSIONING OR

OTHER SPECIAL

PROGRAMS

SEA/SHORE

FLOW

TYPICAL CAREER PATH

DEVELOPMENT

6-9 RP2 4.7 Yrs OCS, MSC IPP, MECP 36 2nd Sea Tour Duty: Sea - CVN, LHA/D, AS,

LPD, CG, LSD, MEF, DIV,

DESRON, MAW/MAG, MLG,

Ministry Center, MARSOC,

Seabee Unit

Shore - USNA, NAVMED,

HQMC, MCRD, MCAS, MCB,

CNI NS, NAS, NSA, NR, CREDO,

TSC/RTC, CNR, CFA, Brig,

NECC, Chapel

Qualification: PPME

3-6 RP2 4.7 Yrs STA-21, OCS, MECP 36 1st Shore Tour

Billet: LPO

Duty: Sea - CVN, LHA/D, AS,

MEF, DESRON, DIV,

MAW/MAG, MLG, Ministry

Center, MARSOC, SEABEE Unit.

Shore - USNA, NAVMED,

HQMC, MCRD, MCAS, MCB,

CNI, CFA, NAVSTA/

NAS/NAVREG, CREDO,

TSC/RTC, COMNAVREG Brig,

NECC, Chapel Qualification: RP Manager’s

Course, Basic Enlisted PME

(BEPME), Sgt’s Course

1-3 RP3 2.9 Yrs Naval Academy, NROTC 36 1st Sea Tour Duty: Sea - CVN, LHA/D, AS,

MEF, CG, DIV, MAW/MAG,

MLG, Ministry Center, MARSOC,

SEABEE Unit

Shore - USNA, NAVMED,

HQMC, MCRD, MCAS, MCB,

CNI, CREDO, NAVSTA/NAS/

NAVREG, CFA, TSC/RTC,

COMNAVREG, NECC, Chapel.

Qualification: MCECST, Cpl’s

Course

1+/- RPSN

RPSA

Accession Training

2.2 Yrs Recruit Training and all schools or

training events required to be

completed prior to reporting to

their first operational command.

RP CAREER PATH

SELECTIVE RESERVES (SELRES)

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Notes:

1. As of 1 October 2018, “A” school and the RP Managers Course are required.

2. Background. RPs are expected to participate in general duties that contribute to the command's mission.

Serving in combat/expeditionary environments, they provide physical security for chaplains within the confines of

the commands security operations. They are also trained to accommodate the free exercise of religion.

3. Leadership. Direct leadership of large numbers of RPs is infrequent. Offer additional consideration if leadership

took place in combat, Forward Deployed Naval Forces (FDNF) or other arduous assignments. Other considerations:

a. Initiative to seek additional leadership opportunities.

b. Billets that provide RPs direct opportunities to influence large number of Sailors are RTC, MCRDs,

Instructor Duty, Brigs, Naval Chaplaincy School and Center (NCSC), Marine Corps Expeditionary Combat Skills

Training (MCECST), and the Detailer.

c. Opportunities to lead in joint environment at COCOMs, as an IA/GSA/OSA to Army units or JTFs.

4. Sea/Shore Flow. Due to the unique billet distribution within the RP community, rotation is established as INUS

(Type 1) and OUTUS (Type 2, 3, 4, or 6).

5. Security Clearance Eligibility. RPs are required to maintain eligibility for access to classified information, and

maintain at least a Secret clearance.

6. RP Functional Areas.

a. Religious Program Leader (E7-E-9). Religious Program Leaders establish policy and develop programs to

define the Religious Program Specialist (RP) role in Professional Naval Chaplaincy (PNC); provide strategic

management in support of religious ministry throughout the Navy Enterprises; manage manpower and personnel

issues, and ensure standardization in delivery of religious ministry throughout their areas of responsibility; ensure

readiness of RPs and assess the operational readiness of subordinate Religious Ministry Teams (RMT); advise

command leadership and religious ministry leadership on matters of morale, moral and ethical decision-making,

cultural awareness, conflict resolution, and quality of life issues; coordinate provision of force protection; and

provide force protection expertise for RMTs in expeditionary and combat environments.

b. Ministry Support and Accommodation: RPs manage and execute Command Religious Programs (CRP) that

accommodate diverse religious ministry requirements. Accommodation of individual and collective religious

ministry includes, but is not limited to: scheduling, coordinating, budgeting, and contracting. RPs are specially

trained to support religious accommodation.

c. Pastoral Care Support: RPs are uniquely trained and positioned to support the delivery of care individually and

programmatically. RPs support the delivery of care through pastoral triage, referrals, professional military

counseling, charting, and explaining the types of ministry available.

d. Religious Advisement: RPs play an integral role in advising leadership on the impact of the Command

Religious Program (CRP). RPs advise leadership at all levels of the chain of command on moral and ethical

decision making, cultural awareness, conflict resolution, and cross-cultural communications.

e. Expeditionary Ministry Support: RPs in expeditionary environments are combatants who provide force

protection expertise for RMTs.

f. Administration: RPs balance faith-group-specific religious requirements, managing facilities, personnel,

volunteers, and resources.

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g. Finance and Accounting: RPs plan, coordinate, train, implement, and maintain non-appropriated Religious

Offering Fund (ROF) and appropriated OM&N funds. RPs identify, procure, and maintain facilities and equipment

needed to support the CRP. RPs manage real property repair and maintenance, equipment acquisition, and supplies.

RPs prepare, plan, program, analyze, and execute budgets and research and write statements of work for civilian

contracts in support of the CRP.

h. Library: RPs manage and execute the full range of activities associated with the Learning Multi-Media

Resource Centers (LMRC), including but not limited to scheduling, filing, ordering, organization, staffing, and

operation.

Considerations for advancement from E6 TO E7

There are two main type NECs held by RPs: 0000 and A17A. This is important to know when evaluating a

candidate as being fully qualified and best qualified. A17A RPs traditionally deploy with Marine Corps commands,

which will preclude them from obtaining certain qualifications that are obtainable when assigned to Navy

commands; however, with a proper balance of duties and self-initiative there are opportunities that offer competitive

breakouts. Also, not all Marine Corps commands are Fleet Marine Force (FMF) Warfare eligible commands.

Operational FMF commands are FMF Warfare eligible and shore FMF command are not Warfare eligible.

1. Advancement Considerations:

Sea/Shore Tours & Scope of Responsibility. Consideration should be given to the scope of responsibility

held by the individual. Below is a chart that gives an example of billets by rank and scope from most

responsibility (tier I) to least responsibility (tier III). Those candidates who have demonstrated the ability

to succeed in challenging assignments (tier 1) with documented impact should be viewed positively.

RP1

Tier I LPO (CVN, DIV, MAW, MLG), LHD, LHA, AS, DEVGRU, LCC, FMTB-MCECST

Instructor, NCSC Instructor, LPO (Surflant Ministry Centers)

Tier II MCB (Pendleton, Lejeune, Quantico, Butler), BUMED, HQMC, CNSWC

Tier III MCRD, RTC, MESG, MATSG, RIVGRU, CLWP, EODGRU, DESRON, BEACHGRU,

CLASSRON, Brig, NMC, NS, NSSC, Other MCB, NAS, NAF, MCAS, CFA, MAG,

CNSL/CNSP, RIVRON, CREDO

Should have a successful LPO tour (at shore or at sea, to prove leadership skills and development of

subordinates)

Should have at least one sea tour preferably as E6 but E5 is acceptable (USMC or Navy)

Should be qualified at least one warfare designator (SW/AW/FMF, etc.)

Should have successfully completed RP Manager’s Course

Should demonstrate Technical Expertise on platform served with documented impact. Community leaders are to promote

PNC among Chaplains and RPs, develop leadership qualitied of those they supervise and mentor by developing the

knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA) for PNC and institutional ministry support. Technical Expertise is demonstrated

through participation and documented impact in the following and should be viewed positively:

o RP Training and Readiness Review (TRR), Learning Analysis or Course Content Review Board (CCRB):

RP “A” School

RP Manager’s Course

MCECST Course

o RP Occupational Standards review

o RP Rating Manual review

o Marine Corps RM Training & Readiness (RM T&R) Manual review

o Professional Development Training Course/Workshop (PDTC/W) validation

Instructor at rating school (RP “A” school, RP Managers Course, MCECST) with substantial rate

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improvement. A documented successful tour should be seen favorable.

Should lead area wide and community training

Should demonstrate technical expertise on platform served with documented impact

Extended qualifications out of the rate scope should been seen favorable, especially when assigned to

USMC

Should attend the annual Chaplain Corps PDTC/W

Should be qualified watchstander (OOD, JOOD, ATTWO, SDO, etc…) and in training team positions

(DCTT, Repair Locker, etc.) according to rank on every platform served.

Office positions (President, VP, Treasurer, etc.) within their peer group with documented impact should be

seen favorable.

Considerations for advancement from E7 TO E8

There are two main type NECs held by RPs: 0000 and A17A. This is important to know when evaluating a

candidate as being fully qualified and best qualified. A17A RPs traditionally deploy with Marine Corps commands,

which will preclude them from obtaining certain qualifications that are obtainable when assigned to Navy

commands; however, with a proper balance of duties and self-initiative there are opportunities that offer competitive

breakouts. Also, not all Marine Corps commands are FMF Warfare eligible commands. Operational FMF

commands are FMF Warfare eligible and shore FMF command are not Warfare eligible.

1. Advancement Considerations:

Sea/Shore Tours & Scope of Responsibility. Consideration should be given to the scope of responsibility

held by the individual. Below is a chart that gives an example of billets by rank and scope from most

responsibility (tier I) to least responsibility (tier III). Those candidates who have demonstrated the ability

to succeed in challenging assignments (tier 1) with documented impact should be viewed positively.

RPC

Tier I CVN, C3F, NAVCENT/C5F, C6F, C7F, AIRLANT, USNA, SURFLANT,

NAVYCYBERFOR, 1ST/2ND/3RD MARDIV, 1ST/2ND/3RD MAW, FMTB-E

MCECST Course Chief, NCSC Instructor

Tier II HQMC, 1ST/2ND/3RD MLG, COMNAVREG

Tier III NDW, RTC, TSC, MCRD, CNRF, RSO (SFMC), CNFJ, Joint Bases

Should have a successful LCPO/SEL/SEA tour (at shore or at sea, to prove leadership skills; the growth

and development of subordinates and Junior Officers; demonstrating the proper integration, focus and

mission accomplishment via the Chief Mess).

Should have at least one sea tour preferably as E7 but E6 is acceptable (USMC or Navy).

Should be qualified at least one warfare designator (SW/AW/FMF, etc.)

Should demonstrate Technical Expertise on platform served with documented impact. Community leaders are to promote

PNC among Chaplains and RPs, develop leadership qualitied of those they supervise and mentor by developing the

knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA) for PNC and institutional ministry support. Technical Expertise is demonstrated

through participation and documented impact in the following and should be viewed positively:

o RP TRR, Learning Analysis or CCRB: RP “A” School RP Managers Course

MCECST Course

o RP Occupational Standards review

o RP Rating Manual review

o Marine Corps RM T&R Manual review

o PDTC/W validation

o RP PQS review

Should participate in the annual Chaplain Corps Strategic Leadership Symposium (CHC SLS)

Should attend the annual PDTC/W

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Should demonstrate technical expertise on platform served with documented impact

Should lead/coordinate area wide and community training

Lead instructor at rating school (RP “A” school, RP Managers Course, MCECST) with substantial rate

improvement. A documented successful tour should be seen favorable.

Should qualified watchstanders (OOD, ATTWO, SDO, Section Leader, etc…) and training team positions

(DCTT, 3MTT, Repair Locker Leader, etc…) according to rank on every platform served

Office positions (President, VP, Treasurer, etc.) within their peer group with documented impact should be

seen favorable

Sailor 360 / CPO Initiation involvement and leading with documented impact should be seen favorable

CPOs successfully completing the Senior Enlisted Academy (SEA) should be seen favorable.

Considerations for advancement from E8 TO E9

There are two main type NECs held by RPs: 0000 and A17A. This is important to know when evaluating a

candidate as being fully qualified and best qualified. A17A RPs traditionally deploy with Marine Corps commands,

which will preclude them from obtaining certain qualifications that are obtainable when assigned to Navy

commands; however, with a proper balance of duties and self-initiative there are opportunities that offer competitive

breakouts. Also, not all Marine Corps commands are FMF Warfare eligible commands. Operational FMF

commands are FMF Warfare eligible and shore FMF command are not Warfare eligible.

1. Advancement Considerations:

Sea/Shore Tours & Scope of Responsibility. Consideration should be given to the scope of responsibility

held by the individual. Below is a chart that gives an example of billets by rank and scope from most

responsibility (tier I) to least responsibility (tier III). Those candidates who have demonstrated the ability

to succeed in challenging assignments (tier 1) with documented impact should be viewed positively.

RPCS

Tier I EUCOM (Rotational), AIRPAC, SURFPAC, NCSC SEL, Detailer, FMTB-E

MCECST Course Chief, MCICOM, CNIC, I/II/III MEF

Tier II 1ST/2ND/3RD MARDIV, MARFORRES, NECC, COMNAVREG (SW, SE)

Tier III 1ST/2ND/3RD MAW, MCB Quantico, MCB (Pendleton, Lejeune)

Should lead and promote PNC within the rating with documented impact.

o RP TRR, Learning Analysis or CCRB Subject Matter Expert (SME) RP “A” School

RP Managers Course

MCECST Course

o RP AERR SME

o RP Occupational Standards review SME

o RP Rating Manual review SME

o Marine Corps RM T&R Manual review SME

o PDTC/W validation

o RP PQS review SME

o RP Leadership Mess (RPLM) Working Groups

o CHC Communities of Interest (COI)

Should participate in the annual CHC SLS

Should attend the annual PDTC/W

Should be qualified at least one warfare designator (SW/AW/FMF, etc.)

Lead instructor at rating school (RP “A” school, RP Managers Course, MCECST) with substantial rate

improvement. A documented successful tour should be seen favorable.

Serving as a Senior Rating Advisor within the RPLM/Professional Naval Chaplaincy Executive Board

(PNCEB). These activities are viewed as Navy Wide impact to the Chaplain Corps and RP community.

CPO Initiation / Sailor 360 leading role involvement with documented impact

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Acronyms:

ACFL (Assistant Command Fitness Leader)

AERR (Advancement Examination Readiness Reviews) CAT

(Command Assessment Team)

CFL (Command Fitness Leader)

CRP (Command Religious Programs)

CMEO(Command Managed Equal Opportunity) CSEL

(Command Senior Enlisted Leader)

FMF (Fleet Marine Force)

CTT (Command Training Team)

KSA (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities)

LMRC (Learning Multi-Media Resource Centers)

MCECST (Marine Corps Expeditionary Combat Skills Training)

PDTC/W (Professional Development Training Course/Workshop)

PNC (Professional Naval Chaplaincy)

PNCEB (Professional Naval Chaplaincy Executive Board)

RMT (Religious Ministry Teams)

ROF (Religious Offering Fund)

RPLM (Religious Program Specialist Leadership Mess) SLS

(Strategic Leadership Symposium)

SME (Subject Matter Expert)

SSME (Senior Subject Matter Expert)

TRR (Training and Readiness Reviews)

RCC (Reserve Component Command)

Religious Program SpecialistPetty Officer Third Class

(Apprentice/Journeyman)

NAME:

SKILL TRAINING(Schools, courses and assignments directly related to occupation)

REQUIRED SKILL TRAINING

Course Title Course Location CIN/CSE IDCourseLength

Date Completed

RP “A” School  Meridian, MS A‑561‑0002 37 days

1 - Reserve opportunities may exist, contact Reserve Forces Code N7 for authorization.

RECOMMENDED SKILL TRAINING

Course Title Course Location CIN/CSE/ACE IDCourseLength

Date Completed

Marine Corps Expeditionary Combat Skills Training (MCECST)(A17A)

Camp Lejeune, NC A‑561‑0008 40 days

1 - Reserve opportunities may exist, contact Reserve Forces Code N7 for authorization.2 - This course is a U. S. Marine Corps training requirement before transferring to the Fleet Marine Force (FMF)

NAVY ENLISTED CLASSIFICATION CODE (NEC) OPPORTUNITIES

Course Title Course Location CIN/CSE/ACE IDCourseLength

Date Completed

A17A - Marine Corps Expeditionary Combat Skills Training(MCECST)

Camp Lejeune, NC A‑561‑0008 40 days

1 - Reserve opportunities may exist, contact Reserve Forces Code N7 for authorization.2 - This is a US Marine Corps training requirement before transferring to the Fleet Marine Force (FMF).

JOB DESCRIPTIONReligious Program Specialists (RP) support Professional Naval Chaplaincy (PNC); assist in the provision and facilitation ofReligious Ministry (RM); support the care of service members and their families; advise chaplains on moral, programplanning and execution; support the Command Religious Program (CRP) with data collection, research, and analysis; andprovide technical expertise on force protection requirements for RMTs in expeditionary and combat environments

RECOMMENDED BILLET ASSIGNMENTSRPs are globally deployable and work in a variety of environments where chaplains are stationed with Navy or Marine Corps personnel. Religious

Program Specialists E4s are usually assigned to aircraft carriers, amphibious assault ships, Fleet Marine Force, or other deployable units. Other

assignments include base chapels, and Military Treatment Facilities.

Religious Program Specialist E4s are the technicians and work managers who possess increasing degrees of skill responsibility and authority as

they advance in paygrade. Petty officers are capable of accomplishing tasks normal to their rating and paygrade and providing the "hands on" skills

required to maintain and operate the CRP.

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PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT(Completed at reporting 60 day Career Development Board)

Command Address QD PhoneNumber:

Mobilization UIC:

Naval Reserve Activity:

Division Officer: Phone Number:

Leading Chief Petty Officer: Phone Number:

Leading Petty Officer: Phone Number:

Sponsor/Mentor: Phone Number:

Depart/Division CareerCounselor: Phone Number:

Date of Initial Entry to Military Service (DIEMS): Date of Initial Entry Reserve Forces (DIERF):

Pay Entry Base Date (PEBD):

ADSD: Report Date: EAOS/EOS: PRD: SEA / SHORE: /

PAYGRADE E4 (1 year time in service required to be eligible for advancement to E5)

Date Advanced: Eligible Advancement Date: Number of times up:

HYT Date: Security Clearance Level: Date Last updated:

Command INDOC complete:

CAREER DEVELOPMENT BOARDS: Use OPNAVINST 1040.11(ser) & Career Counselor Handbook NAVPERS 15878

(E4) Reason for Convening/Discussion Items: (Upon completion update (CIMS) Career Information Management System)

Reporting (within 60 days for active duty or four drill weekends for SELRES) (Date Conducted):

24 Month: 48 Month: 60 Month:

Family Care Plan: Mil to Mil:

Sailor 360: Special Program: Member Request:

HYT 24 months (Date): HYT Waiver Date: Approve Disapprove

C-WAY-REEN 18 months to EAOS/EOS: Career Waypoint not approved:

Rating Conversion: Navy Formal Training Schools Request ("A"/"C"etc):

Transfer: Separation: Career Status Bonus (election message received):

Physical Fitness Test Failure: Overseas Tour Extension Incentives Program (OTEIP):

Advancement Center: Visit MNP Advancement & Promotion page located under the Career & Life Events Tab (Items to collect/discuss: Bibliography for Advancement, Enlisted Advancement Exam Strategy Guide, Profile Sheets)

Advancement:

Enlisted to Officer Commissioning Program Application & Administration Manual OPNAVINST 1420.1(series):

Commissioning Programs Applications: (prior to submission, command endorsement):

Seaman to Admiral 21 (STA-21): Medical Enlisted Commissioning Program (MECP):

Naval Academy: Naval Academy Preparatory School (NAPS):

Officer Candidate School:

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RECORD REVIEW CHECKLIST

Review your Official Record to see what documentation, qualifications, etc. may be missing or requiring an update. This is agreat opportunity to meet with your Mentor, Leading Petty Officer or Leading Chief Petty Officer to understand the importance ofkeeping your record up-to-date. Check the following three major sections to verify your Official Record:

a. BUPERS Online: BUPERS Online (https://www.bol.navy.mil) is your main tool to ensure your record is up to date and

helps you to be proactive in making the most of your promotion opportunity. You should review your:

1. Official Military Personnel File (OMPF): All active duty and reserve personnel having a BOL account, a CAC (with

appropriate certificates) and a CAC-enabled computer can now view their OMPF online by selecting the OMPFoption on the BOL main menu page. This is the preferred method of obtaining OMPF information to eliminate theunnecessary time-lags caused by waiting days or weeks to receive a requested CD ROM.

2. If Deployed: Click on "Request Record on CD" to order your Official Military Personnel File (OMPF). This must be

accomplished four to six months before a board convenes, which will allow time for delivery and updating of yourrecord if required.

3. Check your Performance Summary Record (PSR) and Enlisted Summary Record (ESR) on

https://www.bol.navy.mil, click on the "ODC, OSR, PSR, ESR" link.

b. Electronic Service Record (ESR) Self-Service ESR: This can be viewed at https://nsips.nmci.navy.mil or on the Navy

Standard Integrated Personnel System (NSIPS) ESR server onboard ship.

c. Electronic Training Jacket (ETJ): Log in to My Navy Portal (MNP) and review your entire ETJ making sure that each

section is correct. If not, clicking on "Data Problems" at the bottom of each page which will guide you on how to makecorrections or updates.

d. US Navy Awards website: Log in to https://awards.navy.mil/ to review any awards you may qualify for but were unaware

of. Note that this website is only available from a CAC enabled, NMCI machine.

e. Physical Readiness Information Management System (PRIMS): To log in to PRIMS, first log in to BUPERS Online at

https://www.bol.navy.mil. Then look half way down the page for the PRIMS login at https://www.bol.navy.mil/bam/.

f. EOSH: The Federal Agency Employee Occupational Safety and Health (EOSH) Toolkit is available at

https://www.osha.gov/dep/fap/eosh_toolkit.html. It provides a one-stop-shop website that includes "just in time" informationabout maintaining a safe and healthful workplace.

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QUALIFICATIONS

Sea/Shore General Qualifications Watch Standing Qualifications Report DateCompletion

Date(N/A if not required)

Ship Board Fire Fighting

Aviation Fire Fighting

Basic Damage Control

Advanced Damage Control

3M 301 Maintenance Person

3M 302 Repair Parts/Supply Petty Officer

3M 303 Work Center Supervisor

3M 304 LCPO/Division Officer

Messenger of the Watch (MOOW)

Petty Officer of the Watch (POOW)

Mandatory warfare qualification for enlisted Sailors assigned to designated warfare qualifying commands:

Warfare qualification programs Report DateCompletion

Date(N/A if not required)

Aviation Warfare Specialist

Expeditionary Warfare Specialist

Fleet Marine Force Warfare Specialist

Seabee Combat Warfare Specialist

Surface Warfare Specialist

Rate Specific/Department Qualifications (Add) Report DateCompletion

Date(N/A if not required)

RP PQS, MNP, NAVEDTRA 43245

Notes on Qualifications:

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CREDENTIALING

Navy Credentialing Opportunities On-Line (Navy COOL): Navy COOL assists Sailors (active & reserve) by funding the

certification & licensing exams that map their Navy education, training, experience, and competencies to industry/civilian-recognized credentials and occupational equivalents. Sailors may obtain funding for credential examinations, renewals,maintenance fees, and other mandatory examination administrative fees.

The following certifications and licenses are applicable to the RP-Religious Program Specialist rating. They may require

additional education, training or experience.

For more information about these credentials, visit NAVY COOL at https://www.cool.navy.mil/usn/.

TargetPaygrade

Certifying Agency Credential TitleDate

Completed

E5 Events Industry Council Certified Meeting Professional (CMP)

E6 Institute of Certified Professional Managers (ICPM) Certified Manager (CM)

E6 International Association of AdministrativeProfessionals (IAAP)

Certified Administrative Professional (CAP)

E6 International Facility Management Association(IFMA)

Certified Facility Manager (CFM)

E5 International Live Events Association (ILEA) Certified Special Events Professional (CSEP)

E3 Microsoft CorporationMicrosoft Office Specialist (MOS): ExcelAssociate (Excel and Excel 2019)

E3 Microsoft CorporationMicrosoft Office Specialist (MOS): Expert (Office365 and Office 2019)

E3 Microsoft CorporationMicrosoft Office Specialist (MOS): Expert onMicrosoft Office 2013

E3 Microsoft CorporationMicrosoft Office Specialist (MOS): Master onMicrosoft Office 2013

E3 Microsoft CorporationMicrosoft Office Specialist (MOS): MicrosoftAccess 2016

E3 Microsoft CorporationMicrosoft Office Specialist (MOS): MicrosoftAccess Expert (Access and Access 2019)

E3 Microsoft CorporationMicrosoft Office Specialist (MOS): Microsoft Excel2016

E3 Microsoft CorporationMicrosoft Office Specialist (MOS): Microsoft Excel2016 Expert

E3 Microsoft CorporationMicrosoft Office Specialist (MOS): Microsoft ExcelExpert (Excel and Excel 2019)

E3 Microsoft CorporationMicrosoft Office Specialist (MOS): Microsoft Office2013

E3 Microsoft CorporationMicrosoft Office Specialist (MOS): Microsoft Office2016 Master Specialist

E3 Microsoft CorporationMicrosoft Office Specialist (MOS): MicrosoftOutlook 2016

E3 Microsoft CorporationMicrosoft Office Specialist (MOS): MicrosoftPowerPoint 2016

E3 Microsoft CorporationMicrosoft Office Specialist (MOS): Microsoft Word2016

E3 Microsoft CorporationMicrosoft Office Specialist (MOS): Microsoft Word2016 Expert

E3 Microsoft CorporationMicrosoft Office Specialist (MOS): Microsoft WordAssociate (Word and Word 2019)

E3 Microsoft CorporationMicrosoft Office Specialist (MOS): Microsoft WordExpert (Word and Word 2019)

E3 Microsoft CorporationMicrosoft Office Specialist (MOS): OutlookAssociate (Outlook and Outlook 2019)

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TargetPaygrade

Certifying Agency Credential TitleDate

Completed

E3 Microsoft CorporationMicrosoft Office Specialist (MOS): PowerPointAssociate (PowerPoint and PowerPoint 2019)

E6 NALS - The Association for Legal Professionals Accredited Legal Professional (ALP)

E6 Project Management Institute (PMI)Certified Associate in Project Management(CAPM)

E7 Project Management Institute (PMI) Project Management Professional (PMP)

Out of Rate Certifications and Licensure

Academic Degrees – You are now eligible for credentials towards an earned academic degree.

Cross-Rated Sailors – If you have cross-rated, you now are eligible for credentials related to your prior rating.

Off-Duty or Command-Sponsored Training – You are now eligible for credentials for documented training that fully prepares youfor a credential.

Navy Reservists – You may now be eligible for funding of credentials related to your civilian occupation.

Prior Other-Service Enlisted Occupation - If you are Navy enlisted (Active or Reserve), you may now be eligible for funding forcredentials related to prior other-Service (Army, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard) enlisted occupation.

Collateral Duty/Out of Rate Assignments - Credentials are also available in these collateral duties/out of rate assignments inwhich you are serving in or have served in.

Credentials Earned & Maintained Prior to Joining the Navy - If you are Navy enlisted (Active or Reserve), you may now beeligible for funding for credentials that were earned, and maintained, prior to your enlistment in the Navy. The certification orlicense must have relevance to the needs of the Navy, and must appear on Navy COOL, although it does not need to show theNavy Bucks icon to be funded.

* See the Additional Funding Opportunities section on any rating page on Navy COOL for further details.

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Leader Credentialing: The following certifications and licenses are applicable to enlisted Leaders (E4 and above). They may

require additional education, training or experience.

Certifying Agency Credential TitleDate

Completed

American Society for Quality (ASQ)Certified Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence(CMQ/OE)

American Society for Quality (ASQ) Certified Quality Engineer (CQE)

American Society for Quality (ASQ) Certified Reliability Engineer (CRE)

American Society for Quality (ASQ) Master Black Belt Certification (MBB)

American Society for Quality (ASQ) Quality Auditor Certification (CQA)

American Society for Quality (ASQ) Six Sigma Black Belt (CSSBB)

Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) CompTIA Project+

Institute of Certified Professional Managers (ICPM) Certified Manager (CM)

Institute of Management Consultants (IMC) Certified Management Consultant - Basic

International Association for Six Sigma Certification(IASSC)

Certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt (ICBB)

International Association for Six Sigma Certification(IASSC)

Certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (ICGB)

International Association for Six Sigma Certification(IASSC)

Certified Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt (ICYB)

Project Management Institute (PMI) Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)

Project Management Institute (PMI) PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)

Project Management Institute (PMI) PMI Professional in Business Analysis (PMI-PBA)

Project Management Institute (PMI) PMI Scheduling Professional (PMI-SP)

Project Management Institute (PMI) Portfolio Management Professional (PfMP)

Project Management Institute (PMI) Program Management Professional (PgMP)

Project Management Institute (PMI) Project Management Professional (PMP)

Resilience-Building Leader Program Resilience-Building Leadership Professional (RBLP)

United Services Military Apprenticeship Program (USMAP): USMAP is available to most active duty occupations and is

certified by the U.S. Department of Labor. This is the largest apprenticeship program operating in the U.S. and is recognized byall 50 states. Completion of one of these programs would qualify you as a journeyman, which could mean a significantly higherstarting salary in the civilian work force. Most programs require 5-8 years to complete but are transferable if you decide to leavethe service prior to completion. USMAP opportunities also exist for SELRES with orders over 12 months.

The following USMAP apprenticeships are applicable to the RP-Religious Program Specialist rating.

For more information about these apprenticeships, visit USMAP at https://usmap.netc.navy.mil/.

Rank ApprenticeshipDate

Completed

Administrative Services Manager

E1 - E9 Computer Operator

Counselor (Professional & Kindred)

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POST MILITARY OCCUPATIONS

The following post military occupations are similar to the RP-Religious Program Specialist Rating. For more information aboutthese occupations, visit NAVY COOL at https://www.cool.navy.mil/usn/.

Occupation (Civilian Employer)

Administrative Services Managers

Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators

Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks

Clergy

Clinical and Counseling Psychologists

Community Health Workers

Directors, Religious Activities and Education

Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary

Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors

File Clerks

First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers

Marriage and Family Therapists

Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners

Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers

Mental Health Counselors

Office Clerks, General

Receptionists and Information Clerks

Religious Workers, All Other

Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive

Social and Community Service Managers

Social and Human Service Assistants

Training and Development Managers

Training and Development Specialists

Word Processors and Typists

Occupation (Federal Employer)

0060 - Chaplain Series

0301 - Miscellaneous Administration and Program Series

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STAY NAVY

AC to AC and FTS to FTS - Continue Navy career on Active Duty.E6 and below with less than 14 years of service will require a C-Way Application to be approved for reenlistment or extension. Once C-Way application is approved, the Sailor should request to Reenlist or Extend with the appropriate form. REENLIST / EXTEND: Request Chit/Form:

Career Waypoints-Reenlistment Approval:

School as a Reenlistment Incentive:

Prior Service Reenlistment Eligibility - Reserve (PRISE-R):

MyNavy Assignments (MNA):

Medical/Dental Screening:

Command Recommendation (evaluation): Bonus: Ceremony:

RC to AC/FTSSee MILPERSMAN 1306-1505: Sailors may complete a component change from the Reserve Component (RC) to AC(RC2AC/FTS). This not only leverages existing skill sets that reside in the RC population to improve and maintain ACcommunity health, but also provides qualified Sailors with an opportunity to resume or begin a career in the AC/FTS. Thiscomponent change refers to a permanent transfer from RC2AC/FTS. This voluntary program enables qualified, eligible enlistedRC Sailors to submit applications in Career Waypoints (C-WAY) based on available quotas published on the Bureau of NavalPersonnel (BUPERS), Enlisted Community Manager (BUPERS-32) Web page at: https://www.public.navy.mil/bupers-npc/enlisted/community/selres/Pages/EnlistedReserveOpportunities.aspx. If you have any questions or concerns, contact your unit or NOSC career counselor.

RC to RC - Continue your Navy career as a Reservist.Submit reenlistment request utilizing NAVRES 1160/1 Drilling Reservist Reenlistment Worksheet.

REENLIST / EXTEND: Request Chit/Form:

School as a Reenlistment Incentive:

MyNavy Assignments (MNA):

Medical/Dental Screening:

Command Recommendation (evaluation): Bonus: Ceremony:

AC/FTS to CIPThe Career Intermission Program allows Officers and Enlisted Sailors to transfer out of the active component (AC/FTS) and intothe Individual Ready Reserve for a period of one to three years to pursue personal or professional obligations outside the Navy,while providing a means for their seamless return to active duty. For additional information, go to: https://www.public.navy.mil/bupers-npc/career/reservepersonnelmgmt/IRR/Pages/CIP.aspx.

AC/FTS to Secretary of the Navy Tours with IndustryThis program provides a venue for exceptional Sailors to experience innovative business practices. Navy fellows are fullyimmersed in company practices and will be actively engaged in projects and company operations. Past fellows were assignedto companies including VMware, Qualcomm, Apple, Incorporation, Boeing, Tesla, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, GE Digital,Amazon, FedEx, Northrup Grumman, Space X, LinkedIn and USAA. For additional information go to: https://www.public.navy.mil/bupers-npc/career/talentmanagement/Pages/SNTWI.aspx.

Canvasser Recruiter (CANREC)The Canvasser Recruiter (CANREC) Recall Program is a voluntary and temporary recall program for RC personnel to serve asproduction recruiters in support of the Navy Prior Service recruiting mission. Personnel eligible to volunteer for a Definite (alsotermed as “temporary”) Recall to Active Duty (ACDU) as a CANREC are Reserve Component (RC) members, specificallySelected Reserve (SELRES), Individual Ready Reserve (IRR-ASP), and Voluntary Training Unit (VTU) personnel. For additional information, go to: https://www.public.navy.mil/bupers-npc/career/reservepersonnelmgmt/definiterecall/Pages/CANRECRecall.aspx.

Career Waypoints-Reenlistment:The Command Career Counselor is your local advocate to assist you with the Career Waypoints application process.

E3-E6 Sailors with less than 14 years of service must submit a Career Waypoints application, regardless of reenlistmentintentions. Sailors who do not desire to reenlist will submit an "intends to separate" application. Sailors not eligible forreenlistment will submit a "not eligible" application.

The Career Waypoints system automatically generates most of the applications needed by Sailors. Applications must besubmitted no later than 16 months prior to expiration of active/reserve obligated service (EAOS/EOS) or as extended(SEAOS/SEOS). Sailors with less than 24 months of contract time remaining at their projected rotation date (PRD) willsubmit an application 15 months prior to their PRD. In either case, the Career Waypoints system will automatically generate

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applications for Sailors 18 months prior to either timeframe. Applications required outside of the established C-Way gatescan be submitted as Special Circumstance applications. Examples of when these may be needed include OBLISERVE forspecial duty, decommissioning or homeport shift.

The C-Way 3-2-1 Process aligns career decisions with the detailing process. Soft End of Active/Reserve Obligated Service(SEAOS/SEOS)/End of Active/Reserve Obligated Service (EAOS/EOS) applications are created by C-Way at the 18 monthfrom S/EAOS/EOS mark and must be submitted by the Command Career Counselor at the 16 month mark. This providestime for the Career Counselor to validate the Sailor's information and to ascertain the Sailors career intentions. The first C-Way review gate occurs from 16 to 13 months from S/EAOS/EOS with career choice options of in-rate, conversion, andSelected Reserve. The second review gate occurs from 12 to 9 months from S/EAOS/EOS with career choice options ofconversion and Selected Reserve. From 8 months to 4 months to S/EAOS/EOS the Sailor can only choose SelectedReserve affiliation.

Monthly reenlistment quotas are limited and must be reserved for our best and brightest Sailors who desire to Stay Navy.Sailors must choose one of the following based on their desires and qualifications:

Reenlist-in-Rate,

Reenlist-in-rate, Willing to Convert

Convert only

AC to AC or FTS to FTS

RC to AC/FTS

RC to RC

AC/FTS to CIP (Intermission)

AC/FTS to Tour w/ Industry

SELRES option

Canvasser Recruiter

Intend to separate

Not eligible

In February 2014, C-Way delivered auto-approval capabilities to provide reenlistment decisions on S/EAOS/EOS applicationsmore quickly for eligible ratings. This changed the monthly processing of reenlistment applications as described below.

If you are in an, "open" rating or a "balanced" rating in an undermanned year group or an E6, you are eligible forreenlistment, and your application is submitted with correct data it will be auto-approved and returned immediately, and youcan reenlist.

If you are in a "competitive" rating or a balanced rating but not an undermanned year group, then your application will beprocessed through the monthly Rack and Stack process. Applications submitted in one month are processed in Rack andStack the following month.

For Nuclear ratings, all applications are reviewed by enlisted community managers on an ongoing basis throughout theprocessing month.

If required data is missing (evaluations, Physical Fitness Assessment (PFA) data, security clearance etc.) the applicationwill be denied with a note to your career counselor regarding what needs to be fixed. It is critical the Command CareerCounselor reviews these notes to ensure Sailors are not disadvantaged in their opportunities for retention.

Upon completion of the monthly process, Career Waypoints results will be available to command users via the Monthlyreport section of the Career Waypoint system.

For additional guidance, see MILPERSMAN 1160-140, NAVADMIN 231/17, and your Career Counselor Or call My Navy Call Center: (833) 330-MNCC or (901) 874-MNCC; or askmncc@navy.mil

Targeted Reentry Program (TRP)NAVADMIN 047/18 empowers COs with the ability to identify and recommend SELRES on active duty/Definite Recall (ACDU)and Full Time Support (FTS) enlisted personnel, who are the best and brightest, the option for expedited reentry to Active Duty inthe Navy.

Golden Ticket – Sailors are guaranteed an expedited return to ACDU within one year from separation from ACDU. Sailorswho do not use their Golden Ticket within one year are automatically convert to a Silver Ticket for one additional year.Sailors must remain fully qualified.

Silver Ticket – Sailors are afforded an expedited return to ACDU within two years from separation date. This opportunity issubject to Needs of the Navy (NOTN) and provided the Sailor remains fully qualified.

Upon completion of the monthly process, Career Waypoints results will be available to command users via the Monthly reportsection of the Career Waypoints system.

For additional guidance, see MILPERSMAN 1001-260, NAVADMIN 231/17, and your Career Counselor Or call My Navy Call Center: (833) 330-MNCC or (901) 874-MNCC; or askmncc@navy.mil

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AC/FTS TRANSFER:

15 Months 12 Months 9 Months 6 Months Orders Received

Career Waypoint Career Waypoint Career Waypoint Accept Orders Screening

Exception Family Member Exception Family Member Medical/Dental Reverse Sponsor Obligate

MNA MNA MNA Relocation (FFSC) Bonus

Mil to Mil Eval SRB SRB

Family Care Plan

Continuous Overseas Tours (COT)

Overseas Tour Extension Incentive Program (OTEIP)

SELRES TRANSFER:

12 Months 9 Months 6 Months 3 Months Orders Received

MNA

(verify account access)

MNA

(extend in current field)

MNA

(apply for billets)

MNA

(apply for billets)

Sign Eval

Family Care Plan Start Eval

Mil to Mil Reverse Sponsor

Incentives/EOS opportunities

For additional assistance in transfer and relocation, go to the Military OneSource website: https://www.militaryonesource.mil/ and visit your Fleet and Family Support Center on base.

SEPARATING/RETIRE*:

18 -12 months 6 months 90 days 30 days

TAP* MED/DEN Copy of Records Copy of Records

Complete DD 2648 Relocation Official Record CD PSD

Transition Planning Relocation Services (FFSC) Arrange Ceremony MED/DEN

Annual Statement of Service History(ASOSH)

Reserve Only

Reserve Affiliation Request Leave / PTDY DD 214*

VA/DVA

*Upon demobilization, SELRES will need Transition Assistance Program (TAP) and DD-214; DD-214 is not required for

Reserve Retirements.

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PHYSICAL FITNESS:Participate in a year-round physical fitness program to meet Navy fitness and BCA standards. Review and verify accuracy ofPFA data in PRIMS within 60 days of the PFA cycle. (PRIMS is accessible through your BUPERS Online Account)

Height Weight If Required (AC BCA )

Last 2 PRT Cycles: Forearm Plank / Push-ups / Run/Swim/Cardio /

Overall Score /

List date (if) any PRT/BCA failure(s) over the last 5 years /

List if any Medical Waiver(s) /

For more information on Navy Fitness, visit: https://www.public.navy.mil/bupers-npc/support/21st_Century_Sailor/physical/Pages/default2.aspx

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PROFESSIONAL MILITARY EDUCATION (E4)(Resident and non-resident coursework designed to enhance a Sailor's general military professional knowledge and abilities)

EDUCATION: (Prior to considering any pursuit of off duty education or program enrollment call the Navy College Virtual Education Center (NCVEC) 877-838-1659 or Visit your overseas Navy College Office.)

Education Plan Completed (Navy College Office/NCVEC)

Current Education Level

Degree Goal

** Various degree options are available in the Advanced Education section. **

Goal: Date: AA/AS BA/BS Master (Credits to earn a degree - AA/AS: 60 SH/90 QH, BA/BS: 120 SH/180, QH, Master /Doctorate: Variable based on program)

Number of current credits American Council on Education (ACE) recommended credits

Joint Service Transcripts (JST)

HS Transcripts College Transcripts

Date Degree Obtained: AA/AS BA/BS Master Doctorate

For entry into JST, have your College/University send official transcripts to:Naval Education and Training Command N644JST Operation Center6490 Saufley Field RoadPensacola, FL 32509Email: JST@DODED.mil

VOLUNTARY EDUCATION: Links to study guides, exam preparations, and practice tests are located on the DANTES website https://www.dantes.doded.mil/

Academic skills NCPACE CLEP DSST

TA MGIB MGIB-SR Post 9/11 GIB

E4 REQUIRED NAVY PME:

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E4 REQUIRED NAVY PME:

Course Title Course Location CIN/CSE IDCourseLength

DateCompleted

Foundational Leader Development Course Water front/Flightline/ Various

NELD-03 2.5 days

Professional Military Knowledge Eligibility Exam (PMK-EE) forE5

Navy e-Learning NETCPDC-PMK-EE-E5-1.0

Ethics Training Command Delivered

Required General Military Training Topics For FY 2021 (Delivery determined by command discretion)

Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Awareness (SAPR) Command Delivered CPPD-GMT-SAPRA-1.0

Cyber Awareness Challenge MNP DOD-IAA-V16.0

Counterintelligence Awareness and ReportingCommand Delivered/MNP

DOD-CIAR-1.0

Records ManagementCommandDelivered/MNP

DOR-RM-010-1.2

Privacy Act Command Delivered

Suicide Prevention Command Delivered CPPD-GMT-SAP-1.0

Antiterrorism Level I Command Delivered/MNP

CENSECFOR-AT-010-1.0

1 - Verify GMT topics on the My Navy Portal (MNP) GMT webpage 2 - Personnel with less than 3 years of time-in-service must also complete Antiterrorism Level 1 training. For personnel with greater than 3 years of time-in-service, Antiterrorism Level 1 periodicity is now a triennial requirement and will be mandated for all hands in FY-22. 3 - The recommended method of delivery for SAPR and Suicide Prevention annual training is via face-to-face, small group facilitated discussions. 4 - See MNP Enlisted Leadership Development page: https://www.mnp.navy.mil/group/training-education-qualifications/enlisted-leader-development. 5 - Available for paygrades E3 and E4

E4 REQUIRED COMMUNITY PME:

Course Title Course Location CIN/CSE IDCourseLength

DateCompleted

Preparing a Standard Naval Letter Navy e-Learning CNET11456 1 hour

Religious Program Specialist (RP) - NAVEDTRA 14227C Navy e-Learning NRTC‑NAVEDTRA‑14227C‑RPS

Navy Customer Service ManualMNP - ProfessionalResources - PQS -NRTC

NAVEDTRA 14056A

Religious Program Specialist (RP PQS) MNP/PQS/NRTC NAVEDTRA 43245

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1

3

3

2

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E4 RECOMMENDED NAVY PME:

Course Title Course Location CIN/CSE IDCourseLength

DateCompleted

Professional Military Knowledge Eligibility Exam (PMK-EE)Study Material

Navy e-Learning NETCPDC-PMK-EE-SM-1.0

Military Requirements for Petty Officer Third and Second Class Navy e-LearningNRTC-NAVEDTRA-14504-MRFPO-TASC-1.0

Introductory Enlisted Professional Military Education (IEPME) Navy e-Learning Military DON/ PME 18 hrs

Block 1 Introductory EPME - Introduction Navy e-Learning NWC-IEPME-INTRO-B1 -

Block 2 Introductory EPME - History and Traditions Navy e-Learning NWC-IEPME-INTRO-B2 3 hrs

Block 3 Introductory EPME - Enlisted Professionalism Navy e-Learning NWC-IEPME-INTRO-B3 3 hrs

Block 4 Introductory EPME - Policy and the Navy Navy e-Learning NWC-IEPME-INTRO-B4 3 hrs

Block 5 Introductory EPME - Planning for Operations Navy e-Learning NWC-IEPME-INTRO-B5 3 hrs

Block 6 Introductory EPME - Regional and CulturalAwareness

Navy e-Learning NWC-IEPME-INTRO-B6 3 hrs

Block 7 Introductory EPME - Technology in the MaritimeDomain

Navy e-Learning NWC-IEPME-INTRO-B7 3 hrs

Block 8 Introductory EPME - Conclusion Navy e-Learning NWC-IEPME-INTRO-B82 -

Cultural Awareness Navy e-Learning Foreign Language and Culture 45 hrs

Navy Reserve Fundamentals for Active Duty Course Navy e-Learning NAVRESFOR-NRF-3.0 10 hrs

Nutrition Navy e-Learning NMHCI2107V2.1 1 hour

Personal Financial Management Navy e-Learning CPD-PFM-1.0 8 hrs

PREVENT Command Delivered S-501-0150 24 hrs

21st Century CONSEP (Mid-Career)Fleet and FamilyService Center

2 days

Recommended General Military Training Topics For FY 2021 (Delivery determined by command discretion)

Alcohol, Drug, and Tobacco Awareness Command Delivered CPPD-GMT-ADTA-1.0

Combating Trafficking of Persons General AwarenessCommandDelivered/ MNP

DOD-CTIP-3.0

Domestic Violence Prevention and Reporting Command Delivered CPPD-GMT-DV-1.1

Electromagnetic Maneuver WarfareCommandDelivered/ MNP

NAVIFOR-FEWC-EMW-01.01

Energy Policy Command Delivered OPNAV-GMTE-1.0

Equal Opportunity, Harassment, and Resolution Options Command Delivered CPPD-GMT-EOSH-1.0

Hazing Policy and Prevention Command Delivered CPPD-GMT-HPP-1.0

Operational Risk Management (ORM) Command Delivered CPPD-GMT-ORMTC-1.0

Operations SecurityCommandDelivered/ MNP

NOST-USOPSEC-3.0

Personal Financial Management Command Delivered CPPD-GMT-PFM-1.0

Sexual Health and Responsibility Command Delivered CPPD-GMT-SHR-1.0

Stress Management Command Delivered CPPD-GMT-SM-1.0

Traumatic Brain Injury Command Delivered

Privacy Act Command Delivered DON-PRIV-2.0

Antiterrorism Level I CommandDelivered/ MNP

CENSECFOR-AT-010-1.0

Tactical Combat Casualty Care All Service Member/Tier 1 Command Delivered B-300-2010

Financial Management Command Delivered

1 - Verify GMT topics on MyNavy Portal GMT webpage 2 - Personnel with less than 3 years of time-in-service must also complete Antiterrorism Level 1 training. For personnel with greater than 3 years of time-in-service, Antiterrorism Level 1 periodicity is now a triennial requirement and will be mandated for all hands in FY-22. 3 - Does not have a mandatory periodicity but is required at career touch points per CNO WASHINGTON DC/191539ZJUL16.

1

2

3

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Courses with Recommended Reserve Points:Commander Navy Reserve Forces (CNRF) N7 determines the number of reserve points awarded for completion of a coursetaken on Navy e-Learning. This listing should only be used as a guide and is subject to change by direction of CNFR N7.

Navy e-Learning has no control over how many, if any, reserve points are eventually awarded for the completion of a course. Allquestions concerning the award of reserve points should be directed to CNFR N7.

E4 RECOMMENDED RESERVE PME:

Course Title Course Location CIN/CSE IDCourseLength

DateCompleted

Navy Reserve Fundamentals Course (E1-E9) Navy e-Learning NAVRESFOR-NRF-3.0

Navy Reserve Order Writing System/Reserve Defense TravelSystem (E1-E9)

NRPDC NewOrleans

R-510-5514 5 days

Reserve Medical Administration (E1-E7)NRPDC NewOrleans

R-500-0007 5 days

Reserve Pay and Personnel Management (E1-E9)NRPDC NewOrleans

R-500-0020 5 days

Non-Prior Service Accession Program Navy e-Learning CNRFC-NPSAP-2 /DoN 0 23 hrs

Guidance for Mobilization Navy e-Learning CNRFC-GMB-1.1 /DoN 4 hrs

Military Sealift Command 101 Navy e-Learning CNRFC-MSC101 /DoN 1.1 24 hrs

For more details or to check for updates please check CANTRAC or the NRPDC Sharepoint page (CAC required):https://private.navyreserve.navy.mil/NRPDC/Pages/NRH_Default.aspx

E4 RECOMMENDED COMMUNITY PME:

Course Title Course Location CIN/CSE IDCourseLength

DateCompleted

Navy Customer Service ManualMNP - ProfessionalResources - PQS -NRTC

NAVEDTRA 14056A

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NAVY PROFESSIONAL READING PROGRAM (PRP)

The purpose of the Chief of Naval Operations Professional Reading Program (CNO PRP), maintained by CNO PRP programmanagers at the U.S. Naval War College, is to facilitate the professional and personal development of all Sailors. For additionalinformation on the CNO PRP visit https://www.navy.mil/CNO-Reading-Program/

ESSENTIAL READINGNaval Power (First 5 offerings) Completed

Visit https://www.navy.mil/CNO-Reading-Program/Naval-Power for complete list.

Sea Power by Admiral James Stavridis

Toward a New Maritime Strategy by Peter D. Haynes

The Rules Of The Game by Andrew Gordon

Sea Power by Geoffrey Till

Red Star Over The Pacific by Toshi Yoshihara and James R. Holmes

High Velocity Outcomes (First 5 offerings) Completed

Visit https://www.navy.mil/CNO-Reading-Program/HVO for complete list.

Democracy by Condoleezza Rice

A World in Disarray by Richard Haass

Our Robots, Ourselves by David A. Mindell

On Writing Well by William Zinsser

The Innovator's Dilemma by Clayton M. Christensen

Navy Team (First 5 offerings) Completed

Visit https://www.navy.mil/CNO-Reading-Program/Navy-Team for complete list.

The Accidental Admiral by James Stavridis

Team of Teams by Stanley Mc Chrystal

Navigating the Seven Seas by Melvin G. Williams, Sr. and Melvin G. Williams, Jr.

Leadership on the Line by Ronald A Heifetz and Marty Linsky

A Vietnam Experience by James Stockdale

Partnerships (First 5 offerings) Completed

Visit https://www.navy.mil/CNO-Reading-Program/Partner-Network for complete list.

Partnerships for the Americas by James Stavridis

The Accidental Superpower by Peter Zeihan

Asia's Cauldron by Robert D. Kaplan

World Order by Henry Kissinger

At Ease by Dwight Eisenhower

Reading, discussing, and understanding the ideas found in the CNO PRP will not only improve our critical thinking skills, but willalso help us become better Sailors, citizens, and most importantly, leaders. This list is not intended to limit professional readingor learning in any way, but merely to provide easy access to a few of the many titles that will benefit our service.

The Chief of Naval Operations' tenets and Lines of Effort: Strengthening Naval Power at and from the Sea; Achieving HighVelocity Learning at Every Level; Strengthening Our Navy Team for the Future; and Expanding and Strengthening our Network ofPartners. These LOEs have themes common to all Sailors - Integrity, Accountability, Initiative, and Toughness.

The books are organized by the Lines of Effort, but there are several other categories as well. A Design for Maintaining MaritimeSuperiority is included in addition to a section of books - Fundamentals for the Naval Professional - that contains canonicalbooks about warfighting, diplomacy, and strategy. Many books on both lists are available as e-books through the Navy GeneralLibrary Program.

The entire list of over 140 book summaries and additional information is available at https://www.navy.mil/CNO-Reading-Program/A-Z-List

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E4 RECOMMENDED COMMUNITY READINGTitle Completed

I Was Chaplain on the Franklin Father Joseph T. O'Callahan, S.J.

SECNAVINST 1752.4 Sexual Assault Prevention and Response (SAPR) Program

SECNAV 1730.10A Chaplain Advisement and Liaison

SECNAVINST 1730.7E Religious Ministry Support within the Navy

SECNAVINST 1730.8B Ch-1 Accommodation of Religious Practices

SECNAVINST 1730.9A Privileged and Confidential Communications to Chaplains

SECNAVINST 5351.1 Ch-1 Professional Naval Chaplaincy

OPNAVINST 1730.1E Religious Ministry In The Navy

COCINST 1730.3 Managment of Alcohol in Command Religious Programs

BUPERSINST 1730.11 Standards and Procedures Governing the Accomodation of Religious Practices

• COMUSFLTFORCOM/COMPACFLTINST 1730.1E Religious Ministry in U.S. Fleet Forces and U.S. Pacific Fleet Commands   

• COMUSFLTFORCOM/COMPACFLTINST 5351.1 Standards and Protocols for Leadership, Supervision, and Mentoring ofMembers of Religious Ministry Teams

NWP 1-05 Religious Ministry in the Fleet

NTTP 1-05.2 Cooperative Religious Ministry

Chaplains’ Guide to Professional Naval Chaplains (November 2011)   

Make Your Bed William H. McRaven

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ALL PAYGRADESVOLUNTARY EDUCATION

Note: Prior to considering any pursuit of off duty education or program enrollment contact the Navy College Virtual

Education Center (NCVEC) or visit your Overseas Navy College Office.

You must complete the Tuition Assistance Training before your first course will be approved.

Complete the online courses at the Navy College Website: http://www.navycollege.navy.mil/

How do I get started?

You already have. All your training up to this point is part of your Religious Program Specialist Roadmap. Now that you havemade the first steps you will need to sit down and formulate a plan. This plan will work best if you start out discussing youroptions with your Leading Chief Petty Officer, Leading Petty Officer, Mentor, or Career Counselor. They will help you understandall of the basics. Then your next step is to contact the Navy College Virtual Education Center or visit your Overseas Navy CollegeOffice. Then your counselors will be able to help you formalize your plan and make sure that it makes sense for both you and theNavy. To aid you in your conversation with these professionals, here are a few questions that you may want to ask.

What credits do you have? What non-college courses have you taken? Where do you want to go? What field of study, or whatkind of degree? What program will help me get there: Traditional or Online? What are my next steps: Transfer credits, takeexams, have experience evaluated, or sign up for new courses?

RECOMMENDED OCCUPATIONAL-RELATED ASSOCIATE'S DEGREE FOR RP

Recommended Associates' degrees for the Seaman

AA in liberal studies

AA in Business Information Systems

AA in Business

AA in Business Administration

AA in Information Systems

AA in Arts

AA in Liberal Arts

AAS in Management

AAS in Management/Administration Studies

AS in Liberal Arts

AS in Supervisory Leadership

AS in Accounting

AS in Business Studies

AS in Industrial Management Studies

AS in Office Administration

AA in Public Administration

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RECOMMENDED OCCUPATIONAL-RELATED BACCALAUREATE/MASTERS DEGREE FOR RP

Recommended Bachelors/Masters degrees for the

Seaman

BA in Human Resources

BA in Business

BA in Organizational Development

BA in Religion

BA in Applied Arts and Sciences

BA in Liberal Arts

BA in General Studies

BS in cultural studies with major in religious studies

BS in Business Administration

BS in Applied Psychology

BS in Finance and Economics

BS in General Business

BS in Human Services

BS in Managerial Accounting

BS in Organizational Leadership

BS in Religious Studies

BS in Technical Managment

BS in Liberal Arts

BA in Public Administration

BA in Sociology

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GENERAL INFORMATION ON VOLUNTARY EDUCATION

The Navy College Program & Web Page:

The Navy College Program (NCP) provides opportunities to Sailors to earn college degrees by providing academic credit forNavy training, work experience, and off-duty education. The NCP mission is to enable Sailors to obtain a college degree whileon active duty. In support of the four R's - Recruiting, Readiness, Retention, and Respect - the NCP signifies Navy's commitmentto education by improving enlistment appeal; demonstrating Navy service and achieving a college degree are compatible;helping Sailors apply themselves to new situations and challenges and better preparing them for advancement; building upSailors' self-image; and producing higher quality Sailors.

More information is available online at: https://www.navycollege.navy.mil

Tuition Assistance (TA):

NAVADMIN 114/19 limit changes as of 1 October 2019: TA provides funds for eligible active-duty personnel to attend approvededucational institutions on an off-duty basis to earn a high school diploma, vocational/technical certificate, or college degree. TApays for tuition. TA will pay for the following amount per career: 120 semester hours, or 180-quarter hours or 1800 clock hours ora combination of semester, quarter and clock hours. TA will pay the following amounts per fiscal year: 12 semester hours, not toexceed $250/credit for semester hours or 18-quarter hours not-to-exceed $166.67/credit for quarter hours or, 180 clock hoursnot-to-exceed $16.67/clock hours or a combination of semester, quarter and clock hours.

More information is available online at: https://www.navycollege.navy.mil

Joint Service Transcripts (JST)

JSTs are official military transcripts which are used by colleges to validate your actual credited training. Every Sailor has a

transcript already and access to it is free.

More information is available online at: https://jst.doded.mil/

The American Council on Education (ACE)

ACE has reviewed every course listed in the OCCUPATIONAL Roadmap and determined what type of collegiate level credit isrecommended. The ACE identifier, listed with each course, is a source to validate the information and to check for changes asthey occur.

Updates can be found at http://www.acenet.edu/news-room/Pages/Military-Guide-Online.aspx.

Vocational Certificates

Vocational Certificates are available from most community colleges. Most of your military training can be counted toward theirdegree programs, but they will still require residency credits and approximately 40-75 credit hours. These certificates can be asvaluable as the apprenticeship program in the civilian work force.

College credits by Testing CLEP, DSST

Testing can replace the requirement to attend most of the college courses listed in the Occupational Roadmap. Base EducationCenters offer CLEP and DSST exams for active duty military at no cost. They also offer a comprehensive list of "credit-by-exam"tests. Additionally, many of the tests have study guides available. These tests are available at the base education center orthrough the base library system. For specific testing locations visit the DANTES website.

Navy College Program: https://www.navycollege.navy.mil/information-for-sailors/pre-college-testing-and-college-credit.htmDANTES: http://www.dantes.doded.mil/examinations/earn-college-credit/earn-college-credit.html

College Entrance Exams Testing ACT, SAT

The ACT and SAT are both standardized tests that help colleges evaluate candidates. Many colleges require that studentssubmit test results as part of the admission application process. Since Sailors are considered transfer students, these tests arenot generally required for admission. However, some Sailors must take the tests to enter specific military programs.

Navy College Program (ACT SAT): http://www.navycollege.navy.mil/information-for-sailors/college-entrance-exams.htmDANTES (ACT SAT): http://www.dantes.doded.mil/examinations/college-admissions/act.html

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SAMPLE DEGREE PLAN

University of the Incarnate Word

Degree Program: Associate of Arts

Liberal Studies

ACE RECOMMENDED CREDIT

E3 E4 E5 E6 E7 E8 E9

Navy MOS: Religious Program Specialist (RP) Initial Skills 7 7 7 7 7 7 7

Rating Credit 17 20 26 38 44 47 47

CURRICULUM DEGREE REQUIREMENTS Credit

Hours Require

GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS 43English Composition 6

World Literature 3

Computer Literacy 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3

Fine Arts 3

History 3

College Algebra 3

Foreign Language 6

Introduction to Philosophy 3

Religion 3 3 3 3 3 3

Social Science 3

Natural Science with Lab 4

Dimensions of Wellness 3

MAJOR AREA OF STUDY 21

General Education Elective 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3

General Education Elective 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3

General Education Elective 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3

General Education Elective 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3

General Education Elective 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3

General Education Elective 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3

General Education Elective 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3

TOTAL REQUIRED HOURS 64

Total credits applied to degree

24 24 27 27 27 27 27

REFERENCES

Navy Enlisted Learning and Development Programs:

Learning and Development Roadmap for Enlisted Sailors, OPNAVINST 1500.77(series)Navy Enlisted Retention and Career Development Program, OPNAVINST 1040.11(series)Career Counselor Handbook, NAVPERS 15878LCommand Sponsor and Indoctrination Programs OPNAVINST 1740.3(series) (Sponsor assignedwithin 10 days of orders received / Indoctrination completed as soon as possible and practicablebut NLT 90 days)Command Sponsorship of Dependents at Overseas Duty Stations MILPERSMAN 1300-150 to1300-210Navy Enlisted Warfare Qualification Programs OPNAVINST 1414.9 (series)Master Training Specialists (MTS) Program NETCINST 1500.2(series)Command Master Chief Program OPNAVINST 1306.2 (series)

Reenlistments and Extensions:

Agreement of Enlisted Naval Reservist, and Fleet Reservists Inductees to Remain on Active DutyMILPERSMAN 1160-060Extension of Enlistments MILPERSMAN 1160-040Overseas Tour Extension Incentives Program (OTEIP) MILPERSMAN 1306-300Consecutive Overseas Tours (COT) Leave Travel Entitlement Policy MILPERSMAN 1050-410Career WayPoints - Reenlistment MILPERSMAN 1160-140Reenlistment Ceremony MILPERSMAN 1160-020Leave of Military Personnel MILPERSMAN 1050-040Required Counseling Upon Enlistment and Reenlistment MILPERSMAN 1160-031Selective Reenlistment Bonus (Use Latest SRB NAVADMIN)Selective Training and Reenlistment (STAR) Program MILPERSMAN 1160-100Assignment to School as a Reenlistment Incentive MILPERSMAN 1306-1006Reserve Enlisted Incentives RESPERSMAN 1100-020 and current ALNAVRESFOR MessageReenlistments and Extensions for Sailors in a Drilling Status RESPERSMAN 1160-010Satisfactory Participation in the Navy Reserve RESPERSMAN 1001-010

Fleet Reserve and Retirements:

Casualties and Survivor Benefits (SBP) MILPERSMAN 1770-010 to 1770-280 OPNAVINST1750.5(Series)Disability Retirement MILPERSMAN 1850-010 to 1850-040Fleet Reserve and Retirement MILPERSMAN 1800-010 to 1800-070Privately Owned Vehicle (POV) Shipment Entitlement Policy and Household Goods (HHG)Shipment and Storage Entitlement Policy MILPERSMAN 4050-010 to 4050-020Permissive Temporary Duty (PTDY) Authorization for Job/House Hunting MILPERSMAN 1320-220Transition Assistance Program (TAP) OPNAVINST 1900.2(series) (Initiate a DD-2648E-1 NLT 90Days Prior to Separation and attend workshop 12 months prior to separation/FleetReserve/Retirement date)

Enlisted Administrative Separations:

Separation by Reason of Alcohol Rehabilitation Failure MILPERSMAN 1910-152Separation by Reason of Misconduct -Drug Abuse MILPERSMAN 1910-146Separation by Reason of Convenience of the Government -Early release to further educationMILPERSMAN 1910-108Administrative Separation (ADSEP) Policy and General Information MILPERSMAN 1910-010 to1910-812Fraudulent Enlistment MILPERSMAN 1910-134High Year Tenure (HYT) MILPERSMAN 1160-120Misconduct (various reasons) MILPERSMAN 1910-138/140/142Department of the Navy (DON) Policy on Parenthood and Pregnancy SECNAVINST1000.10(series) & MILPERSMAN 1910-124Separation by Reason of Convenience of the Government -Personality Disorder MILPERSMAN1910-122Separation by Reason of Physical Fitness Assessment (PA) Failure MILPERSMAN 1910-170Separation by Reason of Misconduct - Commission of a Serious Offense MILPERSMAN 1910-142Separation by Reason of Unsatisfactory Performance MILPERSMAN 1910-156

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Advancement & Service Schools:

Advancement Manual for Enlisted Personnel of the U.S. Navy and U.S. Navy ReserveBUPERSINST 1430.16(series)Accelerated Advancement of Recruit Training Class "A" School Graduates, and Ceremonial GuardMILPERSMAN 1430-010Enlisted to Officer Commissioning Program Application & Administration Manual OPNAVINST1420.1(series)Service Schools MILPERSMAN 1306-600/602/604/608Class "A" School & Rating Entry Requirements MILPERSMAN 1306-618Retesting with Armed Forces Classification Test (AFCT) version of the Armed Services VocationalAptitude Battery (ASVAB) MILPERSMAN 1236-010Professional Apprenticeship Tracks Program (PACT) NAVADMIN 318/07Prior Service Reenlistment Eligibility – Reserve (PRISE-R) MILPERSMAN 1133-061

Education:

Joint Chiefs Professional Military Education (PME) Manual 1805.01Voluntary Education (VOLED) for Navy Sailors OPNAVINST 1560.9(series)Navy Voluntary Education Program NETCINST 1560.3(series)Navy Credentialing Programs OPNAVINST 1540.56Administration of the United Services Military Apprenticeship Programs (USMAP) OPNAVINST1560.10(series)

Other Quick References:

Awards Manual (SECNAVINST 1650.1(Series)Change in Rating MILPERSMAN 1440-010 to 1440-040Department of the Navy Correspondence Manual (SECNAV M-5216.5Navy Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention and Control OPNAVINST 5350.4(series)Exchange of Duty (SWAPS) MILPERSMAN 1306-700First-Term Personnel Assignment Policy MILPERSMAN 1306-126Individual Augmentation (IA) Policy and Procedures OPNAVINST 1001.24(series)Military Couple and Single Parent Assignment Policy MILPERSMAN 1300-1000Military Pay MILPERSMAN 7220-010 to 7220-410Navy Performance Evaluation System BUPERSINST 1610.10 (Series)Overseas Extensions MILPERSMAN 1300-310Physical Readiness Program OPNAVINST 6110.1(series) / MILPERSMAN 6100-6199Reassignment for Humanitarian Reasons (HUMS) MILPERSMAN 1300-500Standardized Policy and Procedures for the Active Duty for Operational Support (ADOS) ProgramsOPNAVINST 1001.20 (series)Operational Risk Management OPNAVINST 3500.39CPersonnel Qualification Standards (PQS) Catalog NAVEDTRA 43100-6MManual of Navy Enlisted Manpower and Personnel Classifications and Occupational StandardsNAVPERS 18068F Volume 1 & 2

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