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CHAPTER 9
OPPORTUNITY FOR EDUCATION
You will continually receive training throughout
your career as a naval officer. You must make the
choice to take advantage of the Navy’s many
educational opportunities that are compatible with
your personal desires and chosen career plans. The
subspecialty coding system discussed in chapter 1
signifies the importance the Navy places on
education.
Subspecialty codes identify a person’s
level of education or skill in specific fields.
EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE
The Navy offers educational opportunities to its
members both on a full-time and part-time basis. The
Navy encourages you to participate in off-duty
education while on active duty. The Navy provides
several programs and offices designed to assist you in
your educational goals.
NAVY CAMPUS
The Navy Campus Program can assist you in
continuing your education. The Navy Campus
Program is a voluntary educational program staffed
by a worldwide network of educational advisers at
major commands.
Navy Campus opens doors to civilian colleges for
military personnel and enables them to pursue all
levels of education wherever they are stationed. Navy
personnel may obtain academic credit from civilian
schools for certain educational or work experiences
completed while performing normal military
assignments. Refer to your local Navy Campus office
for more information about this program.
EDUCATIONAL SERVICES OFFICE
Your local Educational Services Office is an
excellent source of information concerning
educational programs. In fact, many junior officers
serve as the educational services officer (ESO) as a
collateral duty.
The more you know about
educational programs, the more you can help yourself
and the people who work for you.
DEFENSE ACTIVITY FOR
NONTRADITIONAL EDUCATION
SUPPORT
The Defense Activity for Nontraditional
Education Support (DANTES) is a Department of
Defense (DOD) agency. It supports the voluntary
educational programs of each military service,
including Reserve personnel. DOD authorized the
establishment of DANTES after the disestablishment
of the old United States Armed Forces Institute
(USAFI). DANTES is located at the Naval Education
and Training Program Management Support Activity,
Pensacola, Florida. Some of the services provided by
DANTES are as follows:
Providing a wide range of examination and
certification programs
Operating an independent study support
system
Providing for the evaluation of military
learning experiences
Providing educational and informational
materials
Providing support for new educational
development activities
Refer to your local Navy Campus or Educational
Services Office for more information about
DANTES.
TUITION ASSISTANCE
The Tuition Assistance (TA) Program provides
in-service financial assistance to all personnel
wishing to take part in voluntary off-duty education.
It does not affect Veterans’ Affairs (VA) entitlements.
A complete listing of eligible tuition assistance
institutions is in Accredited Institutions of Post
Secondary Education. See your local Navy Campus
or Educational Services Office for more information.
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