Navy / Coast Guard Education & Training
Navy/Coast Guard Education & Training. Information and Resources about military education and training programs available in the United States Navy & Coast Guard.
Enlisted to Warrant Officer Pilot/NFO Program
The Navy is currently conducting a test program to select highly motivated active duty enlisted Sailors in the paygrades of E-5 through E-7, and place them (as Chief Warrant Officers) in cockpits as Naval Pilots and Naval Flight Officers (NFO).
The Navy is currently conducting a test program to select highly motivated active duty enlisted Sailors in the paygrades of E-5 through E-7, and place them (as Chief Warrant Officers) in cockpits as Naval Pilots and Naval Flight Officers (NFO).
Professional Credentialing Exams
Sailors pursuing occupational credentials can now receive funding to pay for approved credentialing exams.
Sailors pursuing occupational credentials can now receive funding to pay for approved credentialing exams.
Advanced Education Voucher Program
The Navy's Education Voucher (AEV) Program pays for advanced degrees (bachelors or masters) for selected Navy senior enlisted (E-7 through E-9). Those enrolled in the program must be seeking bachelor or master degrees in areas that the Navy considers "Navy-Relevant."
The Navy's Education Voucher (AEV) Program pays for advanced degrees (bachelors or masters) for selected Navy senior enlisted (E-7 through E-9). Those enrolled in the program must be seeking bachelor or master degrees in areas that the Navy considers "Navy-Relevant."
Retraining Opportunities
The Navy publishes the Career Reenlistment Objectives (CREO) listing twice per year for sailors in the paygrades of E-1 through E-6. While the listing is intended to provide information about retraining possibilities, it also serves as a handy reference for promotion opportunities and for new applicants to determine whether or not the rating of their choice is likely to be available.
The Navy publishes the Career Reenlistment Objectives (CREO) listing twice per year for sailors in the paygrades of E-1 through E-6. While the listing is intended to provide information about retraining possibilities, it also serves as a handy reference for promotion opportunities and for new applicants to determine whether or not the rating of their choice is likely to be available.
Civilian Credentials for Navy Training and Experience
Navy COOL defines civilian credentials that best map to a Sailor's rating and training, and outlines the path, work, and experience required to achieve them.
Navy COOL defines civilian credentials that best map to a Sailor's rating and training, and outlines the path, work, and experience required to achieve them.
New Tuition Assistance Limits
To assist Sailors in their pursuit of higher educational goals, as well as certifications and qualifications associated with their Navy career field, the U.S. Navy is raising the limits on Tuition Assistance (TA) available to all active-duty members (officer and enlisted).
To assist Sailors in their pursuit of higher educational goals, as well as certifications and qualifications associated with their Navy career field, the U.S. Navy is raising the limits on Tuition Assistance (TA) available to all active-duty members (officer and enlisted).
More Sailors Enrolling in College Degree Programs
According to the Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support (DANTES) and the Navy College Program (NCP), Sailors are enrolling in distance learning education programs in record numbers and reaping the rewards in the form of college degrees.
According to the Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support (DANTES) and the Navy College Program (NCP), Sailors are enrolling in distance learning education programs in record numbers and reaping the rewards in the form of college degrees.
Navy SERE Training
The Survival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape (SERE) course held at the Navy’s remote training site in the mountains of Maine is designed to save lives. The students who attend this intensive Navy course are the ones who have a greater risk of being stranded behind enemy lines, such as aviators, aircrewmen, Special Forces and force reconnaissance personnel.
The Survival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape (SERE) course held at the Navy’s remote training site in the mountains of Maine is designed to save lives. The students who attend this intensive Navy course are the ones who have a greater risk of being stranded behind enemy lines, such as aviators, aircrewmen, Special Forces and force reconnaissance personnel.
Navy Relocates Culinary Specialist A-School
The Navy’s Culinary Specialist (CS) “A” School has relocated from Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas, to Training Support Center (TSC) at Great Lakes, Ill., after three years of planning.
The Navy’s Culinary Specialist (CS) “A” School has relocated from Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas, to Training Support Center (TSC) at Great Lakes, Ill., after three years of planning.
Field Medical Service School (FMSS)
For seven boot camp-like, rifle-toting, blister-breaking weeks down south at Camp LeJeune, N.C., the Navy and Marine Corps team up at Field Medical Service School (FMSS) East to mold standard Navy-issue corpsmen into Sailors good enough for the Fleet Marine Force (FMF). The good ones will earn the Marines’ respect. The great ones earn the title, “Doc.”
For seven boot camp-like, rifle-toting, blister-breaking weeks down south at Camp LeJeune, N.C., the Navy and Marine Corps team up at Field Medical Service School (FMSS) East to mold standard Navy-issue corpsmen into Sailors good enough for the Fleet Marine Force (FMF). The good ones will earn the Marines’ respect. The great ones earn the title, “Doc.”
From Seaman to Admiral
Each year STA-21 gives selected Sailors the opportunity to attend college, while still receiving full pay and allowances for their enlisted pay grades. They also receive up to $10,000 a year toward tuition, fees and books and have 36 months to complete their degree.
Each year STA-21 gives selected Sailors the opportunity to attend college, while still receiving full pay and allowances for their enlisted pay grades. They also receive up to $10,000 a year toward tuition, fees and books and have 36 months to complete their degree.
First Two Enlisted Graduate from Naval War College
In a dramatic shift in admission policy, the Naval War College is now accepting select students from the Navy's highest enlisted rank to attend the prestigious Naval War College. In fact, two enlisted members recently graduated from the one-year school.
In a dramatic shift in admission policy, the Naval War College is now accepting select students from the Navy's highest enlisted rank to attend the prestigious Naval War College. In fact, two enlisted members recently graduated from the one-year school.
Search and Seizure Training
The Navy has toughened up their Search and Seizure Training Course. The revised basic course is eight weeks long and trains non-special operations Sailors how to gain control of a ship that becomes hostile after boarding.
The Navy has toughened up their Search and Seizure Training Course. The revised basic course is eight weeks long and trains non-special operations Sailors how to gain control of a ship that becomes hostile after boarding.
Command Master Chief/Chief of the Boat Course
Before the CMC/COB course was developed in 2002 by order of Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (SS/AW) Terry Scott, the Senior Enlisted Academy was the only education source available for senior and master chiefs in the Navy. While this course offered solid leadership skills to the Navy’s enlisted hierarchy, it didn’t address the specifics required of a new CMC.
Before the CMC/COB course was developed in 2002 by order of Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (SS/AW) Terry Scott, the Senior Enlisted Academy was the only education source available for senior and master chiefs in the Navy. While this course offered solid leadership skills to the Navy’s enlisted hierarchy, it didn’t address the specifics required of a new CMC.
Enlisted Commissioning Program
Like the other services, the Navy offers a chance for qualified enlisted sailors to finish college and earn a commission as a Naval Officer. Until a few years ago, the Navy had a large variety of enlisted commissioning programs. But, a few years ago, they consolidated them into one major program -- STA-21.
Like the other services, the Navy offers a chance for qualified enlisted sailors to finish college and earn a commission as a Naval Officer. Until a few years ago, the Navy had a large variety of enlisted commissioning programs. But, a few years ago, they consolidated them into one major program -- STA-21.
SEAL Training -- Hell Week
For most, the greatest challenge in SEAL training lies in Week 4 of Phase One. A grueling 5.5 days, the continuous training ultimately determines who has the ability and mindset to endure. Welcome to Hell Week.
For most, the greatest challenge in SEAL training lies in Week 4 of Phase One. A grueling 5.5 days, the continuous training ultimately determines who has the ability and mindset to endure. Welcome to Hell Week.
Naval Air Crew Candidate School (NACCS)
Officially known as the Naval Air Crew Candidate School (NACCS), Naval Air Station (NAS) Pensacola, Fla., it’s a duty station that is easily confused as a little slice of heaven with mostly year-around sunbathing weather. But don’t let the vacation-like setting fool you; NACCS is anything but a vacation for air crew candidates.
Officially known as the Naval Air Crew Candidate School (NACCS), Naval Air Station (NAS) Pensacola, Fla., it’s a duty station that is easily confused as a little slice of heaven with mostly year-around sunbathing weather. But don’t let the vacation-like setting fool you; NACCS is anything but a vacation for air crew candidates.
Basic Enlisted Submarine School (BESS)
The Navy's Basic Enlisted Submarine School (BESS) is a three-week period of intensive classroom study that challenges students on a daily basis. The typical day of instruction runs from 7 a.m. until 4 p.m. with an hour for lunch, then three more hours of study at night.
The Navy's Basic Enlisted Submarine School (BESS) is a three-week period of intensive classroom study that challenges students on a daily basis. The typical day of instruction runs from 7 a.m. until 4 p.m. with an hour for lunch, then three more hours of study at night.
A-School
General Information about applying to attend a Navy "A-School."
General Information about applying to attend a Navy "A-School."
Basic Enlisted Submarine School Typical Schedule
Here is the typical daily schedule for students at the Navy's Basic Enlisted Submarine School (BESS), conducted at Groton, CT. The 26-day course is required for all enlisted sailors before assignment to serve on a U.S. Navy Submarine. The course covers such topics as boat's operation, such as boat fundamentals, propulsion, hydraulics, habitability, etc.
Here is the typical daily schedule for students at the Navy's Basic Enlisted Submarine School (BESS), conducted at Groton, CT. The 26-day course is required for all enlisted sailors before assignment to serve on a U.S. Navy Submarine. The course covers such topics as boat's operation, such as boat fundamentals, propulsion, hydraulics, habitability, etc.
Chief Petty Officer Leadership Training
A new method of delivering leadership training to chief petty officers (CPO) is now part of the continual growth and development of Sailors. In conjunction with Navy Knowledge Online (NKO), computer-based leadership training is now delivered to every newly selected chief petty officer through a partnership with an online business skills training provider.
A new method of delivering leadership training to chief petty officers (CPO) is now part of the continual growth and development of Sailors. In conjunction with Navy Knowledge Online (NKO), computer-based leadership training is now delivered to every newly selected chief petty officer through a partnership with an online business skills training provider.
Nuke School
All-hands article about Navy Nuclear Power "A" School.
All-hands article about Navy Nuclear Power "A" School.
Navy Recruit (Student) Restrictions
After boot camp, Navy recruits attend technical training (usually called "A School"). During technical training, there are restrictions on what recruits can and cannot do while attending Navy schools.
After boot camp, Navy recruits attend technical training (usually called "A School"). During technical training, there are restrictions on what recruits can and cannot do while attending Navy schools.
AFHPSP
Frequently Asked Questions about the Armed Forces Health Professions Scholarship Program.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Armed Forces Health Professions Scholarship Program.
Tuition Assistance (TA)
The Navy's new 100 percent college tuition assistance program began on October 1, 2002, but there are limitations.
The Navy's new 100 percent college tuition assistance program began on October 1, 2002, but there are limitations.
Apprentice Programs
The United States Military Apprenticeship Program, which allows sailors, Marines, and members of the Coast Guard to obtain a rating by learning as an apprentice.
The United States Military Apprenticeship Program, which allows sailors, Marines, and members of the Coast Guard to obtain a rating by learning as an apprentice.
Coast Guard Special Missions Training
The United States Coast Guard Special Missions Training Center has the difficult task of taking your everyday Coast Guardsman whose background is law enforcement or a job in the mechanic field and making him or her think about topics such as locating, closing with, and destroying the enemy.
The United States Coast Guard Special Missions Training Center has the difficult task of taking your everyday Coast Guardsman whose background is law enforcement or a job in the mechanic field and making him or her think about topics such as locating, closing with, and destroying the enemy.
Command Leadership School
The School for Navy Commanding Officers, Executive Officers, and their spouses.
The School for Navy Commanding Officers, Executive Officers, and their spouses.
Correspondence Courses
Sailors can enroll in required Navy correspondance courses online.
Sailors can enroll in required Navy correspondance courses online.
College at Sea
Program which allows sailors to continue their college educations while deployed at sea.
Program which allows sailors to continue their college educations while deployed at sea.
Education and Training
Home Page for the Navy Education and Training Program.
Home Page for the Navy Education and Training Program.
Enlisted Commissioning Regulations
OPNAV Instruction 1420.1 - Enlisted to Officer Commissioning Programs Application Administrative Manual
OPNAV Instruction 1420.1 - Enlisted to Officer Commissioning Programs Application Administrative Manual
Enlisted Leadership Training
In order to keep up with ever changing leadership roles and improvements to Sailors’ development and professionalism, three new classes, the First Line Leadership Development Program (FLLDP), Primary Leadership Development Program (PLDP), and Advanced Leadership Development Program (ALDP) have emerged from the Naval Leadership Training Continuum (NLTC).
In order to keep up with ever changing leadership roles and improvements to Sailors’ development and professionalism, three new classes, the First Line Leadership Development Program (FLLDP), Primary Leadership Development Program (PLDP), and Advanced Leadership Development Program (ALDP) have emerged from the Naval Leadership Training Continuum (NLTC).
Field Medical Service School
Information about the Marine Corps Field Medical Service School, for Navy Hospital Corpsmen who will perform duty with Marine Corps Operational Units.
Information about the Marine Corps Field Medical Service School, for Navy Hospital Corpsmen who will perform duty with Marine Corps Operational Units.
General Military Training
General Military Training (GMT) material for Navy enlisted. Includes course information on Risk Management, Wellness, Personal Growth, Professional Relationships, and Navy Heritage.
General Military Training (GMT) material for Navy enlisted. Includes course information on Risk Management, Wellness, Personal Growth, Professional Relationships, and Navy Heritage.
JROTC
Detailed information about the Navy Junior ROTC program, available in selected high schools throughout the United States.
Detailed information about the Navy Junior ROTC program, available in selected high schools throughout the United States.
Law School
Information about the Navy Law Education program which allows selected active duty officers to attend law school while on active duty.
Information about the Navy Law Education program which allows selected active duty officers to attend law school while on active duty.
Navy Jag Student Program
Information about the Navy JAG Student program which allows law students a commission in the Navy Reserves while attending law school.
Information about the Navy JAG Student program which allows law students a commission in the Navy Reserves while attending law school.
Navy-CASH Program
Navy College Assistance/Student Headstart Program (Navy-CASH). The Navy-CASH Program allows individuals to enlist in the United States Navy and continue to go go college for up to 12 months, receiving active duty pay and allowances.
Navy College Assistance/Student Headstart Program (Navy-CASH). The Navy-CASH Program allows individuals to enlist in the United States Navy and continue to go go college for up to 12 months, receiving active duty pay and allowances.
New A-School System Test
Imagine an “A” school without instructors and lectures. A new computer-based training program called Electricity, Electronic, Communications and Radar (EEC&R), a core competency training, is now being tested at Great Lakes. Right now, 90 Sailors are involved in a pilot that uses interactive courseware, facilitators – not instructors - and student-issued Personal Digital Assistants (PDAs).
Imagine an “A” school without instructors and lectures. A new computer-based training program called Electricity, Electronic, Communications and Radar (EEC&R), a core competency training, is now being tested at Great Lakes. Right now, 90 Sailors are involved in a pilot that uses interactive courseware, facilitators – not instructors - and student-issued Personal Digital Assistants (PDAs).
MECP
Information about the Medical Enlisted Commissioning Program (Nursing).
Information about the Medical Enlisted Commissioning Program (Nursing).
Medical Commissioning FAQ
Frequently asked questions about a medical field commission in the United States Navy.
Frequently asked questions about a medical field commission in the United States Navy.
Navy College Fund
General information about the Navy College fund, a program which provides educational benefits, in addition to the G.I. Bill for recruits who enlist in shortage ratings.
General information about the Navy College fund, a program which provides educational benefits, in addition to the G.I. Bill for recruits who enlist in shortage ratings.
Navy College Program
Program which helps to earn a college degree while serving in the United States Navy.
Program which helps to earn a college degree while serving in the United States Navy.
Navy College Rating Partners
Look up the degree program and participating distance learning facilities to get a degree consistent with your Navy rating.
Look up the degree program and participating distance learning facilities to get a degree consistent with your Navy rating.
Naval Postgraduate School
Continuing education for United States Naval Officers.
Continuing education for United States Naval Officers.
Naval School of Health Sciences
Professional and enlisted training in the fields of health science.
Professional and enlisted training in the fields of health science.
Naval War College
Professional Military Education for senior Navy and Marine Corps officers.
Professional Military Education for senior Navy and Marine Corps officers.
Naval Aviation School
All about the Navy's School of Aviation, including requirements, course overview, and physical readiness standards.
All about the Navy's School of Aviation, including requirements, course overview, and physical readiness standards.
Officer Indoctrination School
School for special professionals such as medical professionals, chaplains, and lawyers.
School for special professionals such as medical professionals, chaplains, and lawyers.
Officer Candidate School
Test for Navy School
Test for Navy School
Petty Officer Indoctrination Course Material
Course Material for the Navy Petty Officer Indoctrination Course.
Course Material for the Navy Petty Officer Indoctrination Course.
Physician Assistant Program
Information on receiving training and a commission as a Physician Assistant in the U.S. Navy.
Information on receiving training and a commission as a Physician Assistant in the U.S. Navy.
Recruiting School
Information about the Navy's school for Navy Recruiters.
Information about the Navy's school for Navy Recruiters.
Reserve DT and HM Nursing Degree Program
A new program is now offered to Hospital Corpsman (HM) and Dental Technician (DT) drilling Reservists who are interested in pursuing a Baccalaureate in Nursing Degree (BSN). This new drilling option allows a drilling HM or DT to earn drill pay and credit for attending school.
A new program is now offered to Hospital Corpsman (HM) and Dental Technician (DT) drilling Reservists who are interested in pursuing a Baccalaureate in Nursing Degree (BSN). This new drilling option allows a drilling HM or DT to earn drill pay and credit for attending school.
ROTC
Information and application procedures for the Navy ROTC program.
Information and application procedures for the Navy ROTC program.
SEAL Training
The 25-week curriculum at the Navy Basic Underwater Demolition SEAL (BUD/S)training is divided into three phases that test the Sailors' spirit and stamina. This is the rigorous course that turns out Navy SEALS.
The 25-week curriculum at the Navy Basic Underwater Demolition SEAL (BUD/S)training is divided into three phases that test the Sailors' spirit and stamina. This is the rigorous course that turns out Navy SEALS.
School Information
General information about Navy Training Schools. Great resource to find out about specific Navy training bases.
General information about Navy Training Schools. Great resource to find out about specific Navy training bases.
Senior Enlisted Academy
Professional Development School for Navy senior noncommissioned officers.
Professional Development School for Navy senior noncommissioned officers.
Summer Cruise Program
Special program which allows midshipmen to gain experience with the active duty Navy.
Special program which allows midshipmen to gain experience with the active duty Navy.
Survival Training
All-Hands article about survival training in the United States Navy.
All-Hands article about survival training in the United States Navy.
United States Coast Guard Academy
Four-year military academy which graduates officers for the United States Coast Guard.
Four-year military academy which graduates officers for the United States Coast Guard.
United States Naval Academy
Four year military academy, graduating commissioned officers in the United States Navy.
Four year military academy, graduating commissioned officers in the United States Navy.