Advancement to Petty Officer 1st
Class (E-6)
The Petty Officer 1st Class' Role and Responsibilities
Petty Officer First Class (PO1) is commonly referred as the point
where the "rubber meets the road"; it marks a transition
from Junior to Senior Petty Officer.
Your promotion to 1st class also means increased expectations in
both your technical expertise and leadership abilities, and a time
for you to prepare for the next big step in your career, Chief Petty
Officer.
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| Petty Officer First Class (PO1 marks a transition from Junior
to Senior Petty Officer. |
As a Petty Officer 1st Class, you may be expected to step up and
take charge, to manage a much larger number of resources including
expensive technical equipment, repair shop personnel, and large
duty sections.
In addition, as a Petty Officer, you will be responsible both for
and 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
The Petty Officer 1st Class Advancement Process
Advancement to Petty Officer is based on both your basic eligibility
requirements and a Navywide competition.
Basic Eligibility
Your basic eligibility for advancement to PO1 is based on the following:
Your CO's recommendation.
7 years time-in-service (TIS)
36 Months time-in-rate (TIR)
Completion of your Rating Particular Qualifications and Nonresident
Courses
Completion of the Navy Leadership Training Continuum (LTC)
Navywide Competition
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
|
80
|
80
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| Performance Marks Average (PMA) |
84
|
110
|
52
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Service in Paygrade
(SIPG) |
30
|
34
|
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| Awards |
10
|
12
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Pass Not Advanced
(PNA) Points |
30
|
30
|
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| Maximum Possible FMS Points |
234
|
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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