Naval Education and Training Command: Who We Are

Sailors graduate boot camp during pass-in-review at U.S. Navy Recruit Training Command (RTC) May 12, 2023. Boot camp is approximately 10 weeks and all enlistees in the U.S. Navy begin their careers at the command. Training includes five warfighting competencies of firefighting, damage control, seamanship, watch standing, and small arms handling and marksmanship along with physical fitness and lessons in Navy heritage and core values, Warrior Toughness, Life Skills, teamwork, and discipline. More than 40,000 recruits train annually at the Navy’s only boot camp. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Olympia O. Martin)

	Force Development As the owner of the Force Development pillar within MyNavy HR, NETC has full ownership of the entire “Street to Fleet” process. Learn about our Force Development product portfolio
	Commander’s Intent Rear Adm. Pete Garvin, commander, Naval Education and Training Command, outlines his intent for the Force Development domain. Learn about who we are, where we are going, and Rear Adm. Garvin’s direction to the domain
	Vision and Mission We recruit and train those who serve our nation, taking them from street-to-fleet by transforming civilians into highly skilled, operational, and combat-ready warfighters, while providing the tools and opportunities for continuous learning and development. Learn about our vision, mission, and guiding principles
	Command Brief and Organizational Chart This NETC staff notice is published once a year to provide a snapshot of the NETC command structure and the breadth of the Force Development domain as the largest shore command in the U.S. Navy. Learn about our command and organization
	FY24 NETC Annual Report Our NETC Force Development Fiscal Year 2024 Annual Report highlights the team’s accomplishments for the past year, our challenges for the future, and the breadth and scope of who we are and what we do. Learn about our portfolio of success
	NETC Leadership Biographies for the NETC commander, deputy commander, executive director, chief of staff, and force master chief. Learn about our leaders
	NETC Headquarters The NETC staff is organized under divisions and special assistants. Learn about our headquarters
	NETC History Chief of Naval Training was established on July 21, 1971. In 1973, the command was renamed to Chief of Naval Education and Training, and then in 2003 to Naval Education and Training Command. Learn about our history