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FOR ALL U.S. NAVY PERSONNEL:
Advancement Information, Advice & Strategies
Rating Exam
Strategy Guides

Each rating is provided rate-specific and professional military knowledge (PMK) sample exams, practice questions, references, learning opportunities, and additional resources to help Sailors better prepare for exam day. Includes strategies for preparing and taking the exam, and information on the exam development process. Log-in to the Navy Advancement Center web site to access yours.

[ click here ] 		How The Final Multiple System Works

Presentation provided by Navy Personnel Command for you to learn, step-by-step, exactly how your Final Multiple score is detrmined (as viewed on your respetive Exam Profile Sheet).  This presentation breakds down the Final Multiple categories for sailors participating in all E7 through E4 advancement exam cycles.  Included is a worksheet to add up your possible points prior to exam day.

[ click here ] 		Navy Advancement Center Briefing

Presentation provided by Naval Personnel Command (PERS-4811) which explains the ENTIRE advancement exam cycle process.  Explains the breakdown of Exam Questions (depending on your rank), Exam Dates, Time in Rate Waiver requirements, explanation on what you can find at the official Navy Advancement Center web site, and things you should know about Enlisted Selection Boards.

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Advancement Manual: BUPERSINST 1430.16F - [ click here ]
This is the instruction which provides procedures for administering the advancement in rate
system for enlisted members serving on active duty in U.S. Navy, U.S. Naval Reserve and
inactive U.S. Naval Reserve. 

Advancement Rates for all Ratings - [ click here ]
Historical data accumulated FOR ALL RATINGS from the last 6 years for Active Duty personnel
(12 cycles for E6 and below). Also data from the last 4 years for FTS (Full-Time Support) and
Reserve personnel (8 cycles for E6 and below).

Recommended Study Strategies - [ click here ]
The Study Guides and Strategies web site is authored, developed and maintained by Joe
Landsberger as an educational public service filled with learning and exam-taking strategies.

Question & Answer Quizzes - [ click here ]
A directory listing of online Quiz and Game Programs to add to your advancement study plan.

Check Your Profile Sheet Online - [ click here ]
Click the link to retrieve your individual Enlisted Exam Profile Sheets.   This information is
retained, online for not less than one or more than the last three years. You can ONLY acess
this site from a CAC (Command Access Card) or Smart Card-enabled computer.

Check If You Have Any FITREP / Eval Discrepancies - [ click here ]
Navy Personnel Command (PERS-313C) is providing this web page as a means of informing
you of the status of your Fitrep/Eval Records being considered by a Promotion or Selection Board.

Further Navy Advancement Tips - [ click here ]
USS Enterprise (CVN 65) Sailors got a head start on preparing for the next advancement
cycle with a visit from Master Chief Hull Technician Norman Tilton, command master chief for
the Naval Education Training Professional Development Technology Center.

Presentation: Navy Reserve Advancements - [ click here ]
Navy Personnel Command (PERS-482) currently has this presentation under revision.  

The Command Advancement Program (CAP) - [ click here ]
This original nstruction was cancelled and information now provided in Chapter 6 of BUPERS
1460.16.  The CAP program provides the policy, eligibility requirements, and administrative
procedures.

Special Section: How To Take Multiple Choice Exams - [ click here ]
Written by the faculty at University of Texas at Austin Learning Center.  This section
explains, in detail, how objective tests measure both your ability to remember facts and
figures, and your understanding of course materials.  A great source of ideas and inspiration.

Presentation: Develop an Advancement Study Program - [ click here ]
Developed by the Baltimore-Washington D.C. First Class Petty Officer Association.