Frequently Asked Questions

DAHLGREN, Va. (Sept. 25, 2023) Surface Combat Systems Training Command AEGIS Training and Readiness Center’s Warfare Tactics Instructor Lt. Robert Joiner provides a training demonstration in the Reconfigurable Combat Information Center Trainer (RCT) to cadets from Stafford High School’s Navy Junior Reserve Officer's Training Corps during their visit to Naval Support Facility Dahlgren, Sept. 25. The RCT is part of the Director, Surface Warfare’s (OPNAV N96) program of record, Surface Training Advanced Virtual Environment-Combat Systems. These systems are the culmination of eight years of investment in training technologies, devices, and facilities to improve the effectiveness, efficiency, and availability of all surface training. (U.S. Navy photo by Michael Bova)

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Individuals/commands can reach out to GRLK_AWTT@navy.mil for questions regarding registration. Schedules and quotas are available in CANTRAC by searching for Warrior Toughness. Courses are taught in Great Lakes and also at learning centers in San Diego and Dam Neck, with specific info on logistics for each respective site in CANTRAC.

Yes, you have to follow the course objectives and hit all key points. The current timeline to complete each course is as follows: FLDC 3 days, ILDC 3 days, ALDC 4 days, CPOLDC 5 days.

Yes.

Yes, certified C-NLDFs can facilitate courses within their command, but it is not desired. All efforts should be made to send Sailors to an ELD course outside of their current command.

No. Each course is specific to a pay grade. Refer to our Courses section for eligibility information.

No. Only certified facilitators from either of the two ELD schoolhouses can qualify new C-NLDFs.

To request a MTT for a C-NLDF course, please contact the ELD schoolhouse that supports your area. Visit our Contact Us page to send an email or for schoolhouse mailing addresses and phone numbers.

A list of qualified facilitators is posted on our Flank Speed SharePoint website (CAC login required) under Course Materials/Qualified Fleet Facilitators.

If you have questions about a POC for your area, please contact the ELD schoolhouse that supports your area via the Contact Us section of the site.

Yes. Virtual courses are only offered by our two schoolhouses in San Diego, California, and Dam Neck, Virginia. More detailed information can be found on CANTRAC. (CAC login required)

Please communicate with the facilitator of your class. They will be able to provide you with the course material.

Your class facilitator will provide you with a digital copy of our student guide, or it can be downloaded from the MyNavy Portal Personnel Qualification Standards (PQS) Enlisted Leadership Development section. (CAC login required)

Please print it prior to arriving to your class.

There are two Navy Leadership and Ethics Commands, San Diego, California, and Dam Neck, Virginia, offering ELD courses, as well as a multitude of ELD courses being offered throughout the world.

For more information on enrollment, go to the ELD enrollment instructions page.

While overall responsibility for ELD rests with the unit commanding officer, the executive officer in conjunction with the command master chief/senior enlisted leader will plan, track, and ensure all Sailor ELD requirements are met. ELD is a shared responsibility by the TRIAD and all Navy Chiefs.

An advancement exam provides an unbiased factor for the Final Multiple Score (FMS) algorithm and helps rank-order qualified candidates for advancement consideration. All candidates who take the exam have met necessary requirements for advancement and have been recommended by their CO/OIC.

Active Duty, Full-Time Support and Canvasser Recruiters take the Active Duty enlisted Navy wide advancement examination. Inactive Reserve, including Active Duty for Special Work/One Year Recall, and those mobilized to Active Duty under Presidential Recall or Individual Ready Reserve (IRR) all take the SELRES enlisted Navy-wide advancement examination.

The exam administration schedules are:

E6 Active Duty exams - First Thursday in March and September
E5 Active Duty exams - Second Thursday in March and September
E4 Active Duty exams - Third Thursday in March and September
E7 Active Duty exams - Third Thursday in January
E4/5/6/7 SELRES Exams - February and August

Prior to taking an advancement exam, you must meet all eligibility requirements for the next higher paygrade. You must have met your Time-in- Rate requirement and have the promotion recommendation of your commanding officer (CO). Check box 45 on your Evaluation Report to see your CO’s recommendation for promotion.Check the TIR requirements below. The * denotes a 1-year Early Promote Time-in-Rate waiver for E6 and E7 candidates who have been recommended by their CO for early advancement on their last EVAL. Working hard and doing your job can help you earn the EP and advance ahead of schedule.

TIR Requirements:

E-1 to E-2 -- 9 months
E-2 to E-3 -- 9 months
E-3 to E-4 -- 6 months
E-4 to E-5 --12 months
E-5 to E-6 -- 36 months *
E-6 to E-7 -- 36 months *
E-7 to E-8 -- 36 months
E-8 to E-9 -- 36 months

Chapter 2 of BUPERSINST 1430.16F has specific details on eligibility requirements for advancement. Also, it is critical that your security clearance is up-to-date (if required for your rating) prior to taking the exam; many exams are invalidated due to security clearances. Check with your division Chief Petty Officer (CPO), Command Career Counselor (CCC), or your Educational Services Officer (ESO) to see if you need to meet any additional mandatory requirements prior to taking your exam.

Prior to participating in a Navy-Wide Advancement Examination (NWAE), ESOs are responsible for preparation of the Advancement in Rate or Change of Rating (Worksheet) NETPDTC 1430/3 (Rev. 06-14) for each candidate participating in an examination advancement cycle (E4 through E7), including LDO Program candidates. All Sailors must verify their advancement worksheet -through their Educational Services Officer (ESO). DO NOT take this lightly. This is YOUR career and you should ensure that you know what you are signing since every point counts

Your Performance Mark Average (PMA) uses only the Promotion Recommendation block (Block 45) from evaluations in the current paygrade. Use only the evaluations that fall within the prescribed dates outlined in the applicable advancement cycle NAVADMIN. For E4, your Education Services Officer (ESO) uses evals from the past 8 to 9 months. For E5, the past 14 to 15 months are used. For E6 and E7, the past 36 months are used. Block 45 marks are added together, then divided by the number of evaluations used in the computation.

Promotion Recommendation Point Values:

Early Promote = 4.00
Must Promote = 3.80
Promotable = 3.60
Progressing = 3.40
Significant Problems = 2.00

Example for PO2 (E5) Participating in PO1 (E6) Exam:

Evaluation Ending Block 45 Mark

16 March 15 EP = 4.00
15 March 15 MP = 3.80
14 March 15 MP = 3.80

Add 4.00 + 3.80 + 3.80 = 11.6, divide by 3 = 3.866
Round up to 3.87 = PMA