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one(s) approved, the new course(s) must be acceptable
as part of the applicant’s planned education goal
previously approved by a Navy Campus education
specialist.
TA is not normally approved after the end of the
institution’s late registration deadline. However,
waivers for late approval may be requested under
circumstances other than failure of the applicant to know
or follow established procedures and when such
circumstances are unforeseeable and beyond the
applicant’s control. Waiver requests must be received
within 90 days of course completion. An applicant’s
waiver request must be in writing and fully describe the
circumstances that justify waiver approval. The waiver
request must include a command-approved special
request/authorization form, a completed and signed TA
registration form, and a grade report (if the course has
been completed). Waiver requests will be addressed to
the commanding officer (CO) of the appropriate Pacific
or Atlantic Naval Education and Training Support
Center (NETSC) via the applicant’s CO, the appropriate
Navy Campus office, and the Navy Campus area
coordinator.
The NETSC makes the final determination of
approval or disapproval for waiver requests for
classroom courses. Applicants are notified of action
taken. If the waiver is approved, the NETSC returns the
TA request to the servicing Navy Campus office for
processing.
WITHDRAWALS, FAILURES,
REIMBURSEMENTS, AND INCOMPLETES
Personnel who voluntarily withdraw before
completing a course or who fail a course for which the
Navy has agreed to pay any part must reimburse the
share of tuition cost authorized and paid for by the Navy.
Reimbursement of the full amount authorized is made
in the form of a money order payable to the Treasurer of
the United States and is sent directly to NETPMSA,
Code 00B115, Pensacola, Florida. Reimbursements
may also be made through military pay checkage.
Individuals are not authorized further TA until full
reimbursement has been made.
Any refund of TA remitted by an institution to the
student must be paid to the Navy. Should the refund
exceed the Navy’s original dollar share, the institution
pays any excess to the individual.
In the case of officers who have not attended any
class, the 2-year active duty obligation may be canceled.
Officers compelled to withdraw involuntarily from
courses for reasons cited in the following paragraph and
in CNETINST 1560.3D may also request cancellation
of the 2-year obligation. Such involuntary withdrawals
must be verified and reported by the CO.
Personnel who withdraw involuntarily because of
extended hospitalization, temporary additional duty,
reassignment to another duty station, emergency leave,
or change in military work schedule may not be required
to make reimbursement to the Navy. Requests for
waiver of reimbursement of TA funds must be made by
an individual’s CO on command letterhead paper and
sent directly to NETPMSA, Code 00B115. The request
for waiver must folly explain the circumstances causing
involuntary withdrawal.
Individuals who receive an incomplete in a course
have a maximum of 6 months from the last class day to
finish the course requirements and receive a passing
grade. Failure to do so will require reimbursement of
Navy funds by the student.
Refer to Navy Voluntary Education Programs
(Navy Campus),
OPNAVINST 1560.9, and
CNETINST 1560.3D for additional information and
procedures on TA.
ENLISTED ADVANCEMENT SYSTEM
The enlisted advancement system provides for the
orderly progression of qualified enlisted personnel to higher
levels of responsibility throughout their naval career.
ADVANCEMENT IN THE NAVY
Advancement in rate or change in rating is based on
demonstrated proficiency in assigned duties, on the
performance evaluation and recommendation of the
CO, and on written examinations. All eligible personnel
compete for advancement or change in rating to fill
vacancies in the total Navy/Naval Reserve allowances.
Advancement is a significant milestone in a Navy
member’s career. Each advancement brings significant
changes in duties and increased responsibilities. With
each advancement a person is one step closer to his or
her ultimate career goal. While it cannot be assured that
any one person will be advanced, it is guaranteed that
all enlisted personnel of a particular rating and similar
qualifications have equal opportunity to compete for
advancement.
Advancement is one of the most rewarding
accomplishments in a person’s naval career and one that
has a great impact on morale. Many rewards of Navy
life are earned through the advancement system. Some
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