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More than 40,000 recruits each year begin their U.S. Navy careers at the Navy’s only boot camp, spending nine weeks in training before participating in pass-in-review at Recruit Training Command.
Enlisted Leader Development (ELD)

"Our Navy requires enlisted leaders who are flexible, innovative and confident."

More than 40,000 recruits each year begin their U.S. Navy careers at the Navy’s only boot camp, spending nine weeks in training before participating in pass-in-review at Recruit Training Command.
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Enlisted Leader Development (ELD)
As part of the MyNavy HR Team, Naval Education and Training Command (NETC) is the largest shore command in the Navy with more than 24,000 military and staff personnel at more than 624 subordinate activities, sites, talent acquisition groups, stations, and detachments throughout the world. As the owner of the Force Development pillar within MyNavy HR, NETC recruits, trains and delivers those who serve our nation, taking them from "street to fleet" by transforming civilians into highly skilled, operational, and combat ready warfighters.

We owe the fleet the very best in recruitment and training delivery. To provide the best in an increasingly competitive talent market, Navy Recruiting interacts daily with more than 10,000 civilians interested in potential careers with the Navy. On any given day, roughly 33,000 Sailors are learning at one of 251 NETC training sites, all while the Navy is modernizing with emerging technology and new concepts.
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Chief of Naval Personnel Vice Adm. Rick Cheeseman is piped aboard during Naval Education and Training Command’s (NETC) change of command ceremony at the National Naval Aviation Museum onboard Naval Air Station Pensacola, Florida, June 18, 2025. Rear Adm. Gregory Huffman relieved Rear Adm. Jeffrey Czerewko and became the 22nd commander of NETC. NETC's mission is to recruit, train and deliver those who serve our nation, taking them from street-to-fleet by forging civilians into highly skilled, operational and combat-ready warfighters. (United States Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Zachary Melvin) NETC Change of Command
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Rear Adm. Gregory Huffman, commander, Naval Education and Training Command (NETC), delivers remarks during NETC’s change of command ceremony at the National Naval Aviation Museum onboard Naval Air Station Pensacola, Florida, June 18, 2025. Rear Adm. Gregory Huffman relieved Rear Adm. Jeffrey Czerewko and became the 22nd commander of NETC. NETC's mission is to recruit, train and deliver those who serve our nation, taking them from street-to-fleet by forging civilians into highly skilled, operational and combat-ready warfighters. (United States Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Zachary Melvin) NETC Change of Command
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Rear Adm. Gregory Huffman, commander, Naval Education and Training Command (NETC), delivers remarks during NETC’s change of command ceremony at the National Naval Aviation Museum onboard Naval Air Station Pensacola, Florida, June 18, 2025. Rear Adm. Gregory Huffman relieved Rear Adm. Jeffrey Czerewko and became the 22nd commander of NETC. NETC's mission is to recruit, train and deliver those who serve our nation, taking them from street-to-fleet by forging civilians into highly skilled, operational and combat-ready warfighters. (United States Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Zachary Melvin) NETC Change of Command
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Rear Adm. Jeffrey Czerewko is relieved as commander, Naval Education and Training Command (NETC), by Rear Adm. Gregory Huffman during NETC’s change of command ceremony at the National Naval Aviation Museum onboard Naval Air Station Pensacola, Florida, June 18, 2025. Rear Adm. Gregory Huffman relieved Rear Adm. Jeffrey Czerewko and became the 22nd commander of NETC. NETC's mission is to recruit, train and deliver those who serve our nation, taking them from street-to-fleet by forging civilians into highly skilled, operational and combat-ready warfighters. (United States Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Zachary Melvin) NETC Change of Command
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Rear Adm. Jeffrey Czerewko, commander, Naval Education and Training Command (NETC), delivers remarks during NETC’s change of command ceremony at the National Naval Aviation Museum onboard Naval Air Station Pensacola, Florida, June 18, 2025. Rear Adm. Gregory Huffman relieved Rear Adm. Jeffrey Czerewko and became the 22nd commander of NETC. NETC's mission is to recruit, train and deliver those who serve our nation, taking them from street-to-fleet by forging civilians into highly skilled, operational and combat-ready warfighters. (United States Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Zachary Melvin) NETC Change of Command
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Rear Adm. Jeffrey Czerewko, left, commander, Naval Education and Training Command (NETC), receives the Legion of Merit certificate from Chief of Naval Personnel Vice Adm. Rick Cheeseman during NETC’s change of command ceremony at the National Naval Aviation Museum onboard Naval Air Station Pensacola, Florida, June 18, 2025. Rear Adm. Gregory Huffman relieved Rear Adm. Jeffrey Czerewko and became the 22nd commander of NETC. NETC's mission is to recruit, train and deliver those who serve our nation, taking them from street-to-fleet by forging civilians into highly skilled, operational and combat-ready warfighters. (United States Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Zachary Melvin) NETC Change of Command
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NETC News Stories

  • 6/18/2025
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    Naval Education and Training Command Holds Change of Command Ceremony

    Rear Adm. Greg Huffman relieved Rear Adm. Jeffrey Czerewko as commander, Naval Education and Training Command (NETC) during a ceremony held at the National Naval Aviation Museum on Naval Air Station Pensacola, Florida, June 18. NETC is the largest shore command in the Navy, with more than 24,000 military and civilian personnel at its more than 624 subordinate activities, sites, talent acquisition groups, stations and detachments throughout the world. NETC recruits, trains and delivers those who serve our nation, taking them from "street to fleet,” transforming civilians into highly skilled, operational and combat-ready warfighters. In addition, NETC also has the responsibility of managing advanced technical training, enlisted advancement exams, voluntary education and much more. Czerewko expressed his gratitude to the NETC team and emphasized their outsized role in shaping tomorrow’s warfighters.
  • 5/29/2025
    News

    On the Radar: How CTT1 Butts Became a Fleet-Ready Warfighter

    For Cryptologic Technician Technical 1st Class Nathan Butts, joining the Navy was more than a career choice; it was a chance to rewrite his story. Raised in Smiths Station, Alabama, Butts came from a difficult upbringing with few positive role models and little direction. Enlisting in the Navy gave him a chance to reset, to find purpose and to become the kind of mentor he once needed.
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    5/15/2025
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    Chief of Naval Air Training Welcomes Royal Norwegian Air Force

    Chief of Naval Air Training (CNATRA) hosted Royal Norwegian Air Force’s (RNoAF) Brigadier General Kenneth Øvland, Colonel Atle Bråten and Major Ingmar Waage for a site visit aboard Naval Air Station (NAS) Corpus Christi.
  • 4/10/2025
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    CMNCC visits Naval Station Newport

    Commander, MyNavy Career Center (MNCC) Rear Adm. Stuart C. Satterwhite visited Naval Station Newport, Rhode Island, March 25, 2025, where he held engagements at the Senior Enlisted Academy (SEA), Naval Leadership and Ethics Center (NLEC), and met virtually with students from the Human Resources Center of Excellence's (HRCOE) Human Resources Introductory Course (HRIC).
  • 4/9/2025
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    SWSC - Advanced Engineering Instructor Program

    The Advanced Engineering Instructor Program offers a unique opportunity for qualified Surface Warfare officers, chief warrant officers, limited duty officers, and senior enlisted engineers to become recognized experts in their field. AEIs play a vital role in enhancing the Surface Force’s tactical readiness by elevating engineering knowledge and training across the Fleet. Their presence onboard ensures timely maintenance and addresses high-failure items, improving overall engineering material readiness and sustainability. Ultimately, the AEI program fosters maintenance excellence, enhancing fleet knowledge and delivering combat-ready ships early or on time. SWSC will produce 45 AEIs per year with a goal of one AEI per ship by 2029.
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    4/3/2025
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    Rear Adm. Craig T. Mattingly Concludes Tenure at NSTC, Strengthening Navy Training Programs

    Rear Adm. Craig T. Mattingly was relieved by Rear Adm. Matthew T. Pottenburgh as commander of Naval Service Training Command (NSTC) during a combined Recruit Training Command (RTC) Graduation and change of command ceremony held April 03,2025 at Naval Station Great Lakes.
 

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