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examination order to NETPDTC specifying a deadline
delivery date. Ensure enough lead-time to allow for
processing and mail delivery. Since examinations are
now printed on demand, regular examinations can
normally be provided in most cases. If regular
examinations cannot be printed and shipped in time to
meet the deadline provided, substitute examinations
will be shipped.
Nuclear submarines deploying before receipt of
examinations should notify NETPDTC of non-receipt.
They will then receive substitute examinations to
administer after they complete the patrol.
PREPARATION FOR THE
ADMINISTRATION OF NAVYWIDE
EXAMINATIONS
Once they have ordered examinations, commands
should follow certain procedures to properly prepare
for the administration of the examination. The first
procedure we will cover is the preparation of the
Recommendation for Advancement-in-Rate or
Change of Rating (Worksheet), NAVEDTRA Form
1430/2. Lengthy delays in examination results will
occur if incorrect information is transcribed from the
worksheet onto the answer sheet forwarded to
NETPDTC. Carefully screen the administrative
section of each answer sheet to ensure all the correct
information has been properly transferred from the
worksheet and all circles have been completely and
correctly darkened.
PREPARATION OF THE
WORKSHEET
An Advancement-in-Rate or Change of Rating
(Worksheet), NAVEDTRA 1430/2, should be prepared
by the ESO for each candidate who will take the
Navywide advancement examination.
The
Advancement Manual, BUPERSINST 1430.16,
contains detailed instructions for preparing the
worksheet. Worksheets for eligible candidates should
be prepared at least 1 month before the scheduled
examination date. That includes worksheets for
members in paygrade E-6 who have applied for the
LDO Program. Preparing the worksheets in advance
decreases the chances of computation errors and
incorrect transcription of service record information
onto the worksheet.
After the ESO has completed the worksheets,
candidates should review them for accuracy of the
information transcribed from their service records and
sign them prior to or at the examination site at the
discretion of the administering command. Inaccurate
information could prevent a fully qualified candidate
from being advanced.
ESOs and candidates use the worksheets as a
check-off list when transferring the information from
the worksheet to the examination answer sheet. The
worksheet information is transferred to the answer
sheet on the scheduled E-4 through E-7 examination
administration dates. After completion of the
examination, the worksheets should be retained for 2
years by the administering command.
NOTE: The Advancement-in-Rate or Change of
Rating (Worksheet), NAVEDTRA 1430/2, has been
modified and may be deleted in the near future. Be sure
to review the pre-examination procedures outlined in
the latest Exam NAVADMIN message.
Care should be taken not to damage the answer
sheet. Stray marks on the answer sheet or tears in the
paper could delay examination results.
Q5. Detailed instructions for preparing the
Recommendation for Advancement-in-Rate or
Change of Rating (Worksheet) can be found in
what publication?
ACCOUNTABILITY OF EXAMINATIONS
BEFORE ADMINISTRATION
If you are designated as the custodian of
examination materials, you will be responsible for
their security and accountability. Examination
materials include all examinations and related
materials, such as completed answer sheets.
The security of examinations does not stop upon
the completion of an exam cycle. A designated
commissioned officer, warrant officer, chief, senior
chief, master chief petty officer or civilian must have
custody of all performance tests and advancement
examinations.
RECEIPT OF EXAMINATIONS FROM
NETPDTC
Upon receipt and before administration of the
exams, commands must inspect the packages for
evidence of tampering. The number of exams included
in the package must match the number listed on the
examination packing list (fig. 6-2). Also, the
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