Advancement
to Petty Officer 3rd Class (E-4)
The Petty Officer Third Class Role and Responsibilities
Promotion to Petty Officer Third Class (PO3) is not simply a raise
in pay. It is a shift in roles, from one who has been led, to one
who must now lead. It is an assumption of higher responsibility, authority,
and accountability.
As a Petty Officer you will not only be responsible for your subordinates,
you will also be responsible to your subordinates. This means that
you will be responsible for your subordinates':
Well-being
Work performance
Professional development
Morale
Education and training
Maintaining standards of behavior
When you become a Petty Officer in the U.S. Navy, the expectations
of your performance will be higher than you've experienced before.
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Promotion to Petty Officer Third Class (PO3) is not simply
a raise in pay. It is a shift in roles, from one who has been
led, to one who must now lead.
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The Petty Officer 3rd Class Advancement Process
Unlike advancement to E-2 and E-3, advancement to Petty Officer
is based on both your basic eligibility requirements and a Navywide
competition.
Basic Eligibility
Your basic eligibility for advancement to PO3 is based on the following:
Your CO's recommendation
2 years time-in-service (TIS)
Six months time-in-rate (TIR)
Completion of your Rating Particular Qualifications and Nonresident
Courses
Once you have met the Basic Eligibility requirements for advancement,
you will be eligible to participate in the Navywide Advancement-in-Rate
Competition. The competition is based on your final multiple
score (FMS).
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Navywide Advancement-in-Rate Maximum
Final Multiple Scores (FMS)
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| Factor |
E-4/E-5
Max
Points
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E-6
Max
Points
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E-7
Max
Points
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| Exam Score |
80
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80
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80
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| Performance Marks Average (PMA) |
84
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110
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52
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Service in Paygrade
(SIPG) |
30
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34
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| Awards |
10
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12
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Pass Not Advanced
(PNA) Points |
30
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30
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| Maximum Possible FMS Points |
234
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266
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132
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The Exam
Navy Advancement-in-Rate Examinations have 200 questions, some of
which are based on occupational standards and others on professional
military knowledge (PMK). The occupational/PMK ratios are:
100/100 for E7
115/85 for E6
135/65 for E5
150/50 for E4
The occupational questions are presented first, followed by the
PMK questions. The PMK questions will be identical for all candidates,
across ratings, within pay grades. The Bibliography for Advancement
Study (Bibs) are exam-specific. The exams are time limited to three
hours.
The Performance Marks (PMA) Points
Your evaluations, or Performance Marks, are extremely important
as they can be worth up to 84 points (36%) of your FMS. To determine
the final point value of your marks simply multiply your average
mark (PMA) by 60, then subtract 156.
(PMAx60)-156= your PMA Score.
Example: 4.0 x 60= 240-156 = 84
The Service In Paygrade (SIPG) Points
Service in paygrade points are determined by multiplying your SIPG
by 2, then adding 15.
Example: 7.5 x 2 = 15+15 = 30
The Awards Points
Personal awards range in value from 1 point for a "Letter of
Commendation" to 10 points for the "Congressional Medal
of Honor." On average, most awards carry a value of 2 to 3
points each. You can earn up to 10 points through personal awards.
The Passed Not Advanced (PNA) Points
The Navy will give you credit for each each time you pass the Navywide
Exam but are not advanced. You can receive up to 30 points for Pass
Not Advanced points.
The Final Selection Process
Once your FMS has been determined, you will be notified of your
placement on the advancement list for your rating, and be ranked
according to your FMS. The Navy will determine the cutoff point
for the next advancement cycle. The Navy will then release a monthly
message stating which candidates will be advanced on the first day
of the following month for the current advancement cycle.
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Advancement Cycles and Notification
Dates
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| Candidates for Paygrade |
Exam or Nomination
Date |
Selection Board Convenes |
Selectees Notified of FMS |
Advancement Increments/Segments |
| E-4/5/6 |
MAR
SEP
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N/A |
JUN
DEC |
JUL-DEC
JAN-JUN |
| E-7 |
JAN |
JUN |
AUG |
SEP-AUG |
| Note: E-4/5/6 exams are twice a year;
E-7 exams are held once a year. |
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