Career Development Training Course

Career Development Boards

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Career Development Boards

Enabling Objectives

Upon successful completion of this topic, the trainee will be able to:

STATE the purpose of Career Development Boards (CDBs).

IDENTIFY the benefits of CDBs.

NAME the CDB command-level and department-level members.

LIST the CDB member responsibilities.

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Enabling Objectives (cont.)

IDENTIFY the requirements to perform a command-level or department-level CDB.

IDENTIFY CDB general discussion topics.

IDENTIFY the process to prepare for CDBs.

EXPLAIN the purpose of the Individual Career Development Plan (ICDP).

BRIEF a CDB Panel.

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Reference Publications

OPNAVINST 1040.11(series), Navy Retention and Career Development Program

NAVPERS 15878(series), Career Counselor Handbook

SECNAVINST 5216.5(series), Naval Correspondence Manual

NPC website: http://www.npc.navy.mil

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Career Development Boards Purpose

CDBs are the primary delivery method to ensure all Sailors and their families are provided the guidance necessary to make informed career decisions based on current Navy policies, programs, and procedures.

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Career Development Boards

Benefits

Provides all enlisted Sailors the opportunity for optimal development of their professional skills.

Enhances unit readiness.Encourages upward mobility.Improves job satisfaction.Ensures the retention of the best

qualified Sailors.

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Career Development Boards Board Composition

CDBs consist of 2 levels:Command-Level CDBs:

CMC/COB/SEL (Chairperson)

CCC/Unit CC

Augmented by: Leading Chief Petty Officer (LCPO), Education Service Officer (ESO), Personnel/Pay Specialist, CMEO, Mentor and department CDB members as directed.

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Board Composition (cont.)

Department-Level CDBs:LCPO (Chairperson)

Division Chief Petty Officers (CPOs)

Leading Petty Officer (LPOs)

Department Career Counselor

Divisional Career Counselor

Augmented by: ESO, Pay/Personnel Specialist and Mentor as directed

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Responsibilities

CCC/Dept. Career Counselors:Indoctrinate Sailors on CDB process.Schedule CDBs.Draft CDB minutes (using CIMS).Maintain minutes for 2 years.Provide records and information as

required (CIMS).Ensure advancement criteria/statistics

are available (CIMS).

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Responsibilities (cont.)

Educational Service OfficerTechnical advisor to the CDB.

Dept/Div LCPO/LPOEnsure Sailors are afforded the

opportunity to appear before a CDB.Provide professional support to

their Sailors.Accompany Sailors to all

appearances before the CDB.

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Command-Level Requirements

The command-level CDB will see all Sailors as stipulated below:First enlistment Sailors within 30

days of reporting, or first 3 drill weekends if they are a drilling reservist.

Exam Scores – Sailor has Passed-but Not Advanced (PNA’d) three times, has as standard score of 40 or below, is not selection-board-eligible, or has exam failures.

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Command-Level Requirements (cont.)

Reasons for appearing (cont.):Review of Service Record for

E-7/8/9 candidates.Sailor is within 24 months of High Year

Tenure (HYT).Sailor is striking for a rating.Sailor requests Fleet “A” school.Commissioning ProgramsSailor requests conversion/reversion.

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Command-Level Requirements (cont.)

Reasons for appearing (cont.):Sailor is PTS-eligible.Sailor has applied for a

commissioning program.Sailor is recommended by department

CDB.Sailor is a non-select for E-7/8/9.Other reasons and as requested by the

Sailor.

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Dept.-Level CDB Requirements

The dept.-level CDB will see all Sailors as stipulated below:At Sailor’s 6th month, 12th month, 24th

month, 36th month, 48th month, and 60th month upon check-in.

Prior to Sailor’s transfer/separation.Prior to Sailor applying for Special

Programs.13 months prior to Sailor’s PRD (CMS-ID)Perform To Serve (PTS)

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Dept.-Level CDB Requirements

Reasons for appearing (cont.):Exam Scores: Sailor has PNA 3

times, standard score 40 or below, selection board not eligible, and exam failures.

Sailor is non-selected for E-7/8.Review of records for E-7/8

selection board candidates.Upon Sailor’s request.

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Career Development Boards CDB Discussion Topics

The following general topics will be discussed at CDBs:

All topics listed on the Individual Career Development Plan (ICDP)

Familiarization with individual Sailor’s background

Command mission, vision, guiding principles, and Sailor expectations

ASVABMilitary standards

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Career Development Boards CDB Discussion Topics (cont.)

Check-in/Indoctrination process reviewAdvancement requirementsRating or “A” school selection

(GENDETS/PACT)Reserve bonus/MGIB-SR eligibilityPerform To Serve (PTS)High Year Tenure (HYT)Navy Reserve affiliation

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CDB Preparation

Location:Ensure private and non-threatening

space.CDB worksheet:

Prepare from Career Counselor Handbook/CIMS.

Brief the panel:Brief on CDB expectations.

Conduct board using applicable topics.

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Individual Career Development Plan (ICDP)

Located in Appendix (G) of the Career Counselor Handbook.

Prepared forms for the ranks listed below:E-1 – E-3E-4 – E-6E-7 – E-9

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ICDP (cont.)

Developed to provide specific topics and guidance for each CDB throughout the lifecycle of the Sailor.

Assists Sailors in establishing goals and milestones to chart a roadmap to success.

Reviewed at each command-level CDB.

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Summary and Review

List the benefits of a CDB.Who are the command-level and

department-level CDB board members?

List situations when a CDB is performed.

What is a Individual Career Development Plan (ICDP)?

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