PERMANENT MILITARY PROFESSOR (PMP) COMMUNITY HISTORY
The Permanent Military Professor (PMP) program was created in 1997 to establish a cadre of career naval officers with both doctoral degrees and extensive operational experience who would instruct at one of the Navy's education institutions until statutory retirement or until released from active duty. The program would specifically alleviate military instructor shortfalls at USNA, improve the educational background of military instructors and senior role models, strengthen military instructor presence at the Navy's education institutions, and provide viable opportunities for naval officers with doctoral degrees. On 30 September 2009, the PMP program separated from the Human Resources Community (1200), becoming the PMP community with the 1230 designator and its own competitive promotion category. FY-11 was the first promotion cycle in which PMPs competed in their own competitive category.
FY26 PERMANENT MILITARY PROFESSOR (PMP) SELECTION BOARD INFORMATION
The deadline for Commander or Commander (selects) to submit packages for the FY26 PMP Board is 30 May 2025. Application information can be found in the current OPNAVINST and at this link. General Community questions should be directed to the PMP Community Manager at the number provided below.
USNA POC: (410) 293-6564
NPS POC: (831) 656-2877
NWC POC: (401) 841-6423
PMP Community Manager: (901) 874-4511
PMP Asst Community Manager: (901) 874-3102
PERS-443 Graduate Education Officer: (901) 874-3996
PMP Detailer: (901) 874-4054