Advancement to Chief Petty Officer
(E-7)
The Chief Petty Officer's Role and Responsibilities
The following excerpt from the Navy Chief Petty Officer's Creed
best captures what it means to advance to Chief Petty Officer (CPO)
in the U.S. Navy.
"In the United States Navy -- and only in the United States Navy
-- the rank of E7 carries with it unique responsibilities and privileges
you are now bound to observe and expected to fulfill. Your entire
way of life is now changed. More will be expected of you; more will
be demanded of you. Not because you are a E7 but because you are now
a Chief Petty Officer. You have not merely been promoted one pay grade,
you have joined an exclusive fellowship and, as in all fellowships,
you have a special responsibility to your comrades, even as they have
a special responsibility to you. This is why we in the United States
Navy may maintain with pride our feelings of accomplishment once we
have attained the position of Chief Petty Officer."
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| United States Navy maintain with pride their feelings of accomplishment
once they have attained the position of Chief Petty Officer.
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The Master Chief of The Navy (MCPON) states that Chief Petty Officers
are responsible for, have the authority to accomplish and are held
accountable for:
Leading Sailors and applying their skills to tasks that enable
mission accomplishment for the U.S. Navy
Developing enlisted and junior officer Sailors
Communicating the core values, standards and information of
our Navy that empower Sailors to be successful in all they attempt
Supporting with loyalty the endeavors of the chain of command
they serve and their fellow Chief Petty Officers with whom they
serve
The Chief Petty Officer Advancement Process
Unlike advancement to E-4 through E-6, the Chief Petty Officer advancement
process is based on three factors: your basic eligibility requirements,
Navywide Final Multiple Score (FMS) and the Chief Petty Officer Promotions
Board.
Basic Eligibility
Your basic eligibility for advancement to CPO is based on the following:
Your CO's recommendation.
11 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) Chief
Indoctrination Course
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
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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 Chief Petty Officer Selection Board
If your final multiple score is high enough, you will be designated
Pass Selection Board Eligible (PASS SELBD ELIG). That means your
name will be sent to the Chief Petty Officer Selection Board, a
board charged with considering all eligible candidates for advancement
to CPO. This board issues advancement authorizations for those being
advanced to CPO.
The Chief Selection Board makes it determination based on the following
factors:
- Professional Performance at Sea
- Education
- Evaluations
- Physical Standards
- Test Scores
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CPO Advancement Cycles and Notification
Dates |
| Candidates for Paygrade |
Exam or Nomination
Date |
Selection Board Convenes |
Selection Board Results |
Advancement Increments/Segments |
| CPO |
JAN |
JUN |
AUG |
SEP-AUG |
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