The Warfighter Development Program (WDP) is open to all Type Commands (TYCOMs) and Communities. The Navy announced the guidelines for voluntary implementation of WDP. Navy Personnel Command (NPC) provides the standardized core components that are tailored and implemented to the needs of TYCOMs and Communities. 

WDP modernizes Command Qualification processes to select our best and brightest leaders.  WDP provides a data-driven understanding of a candidate’s leadership competencies including leadership attributes, character, potential, and community-specific values. WDP reinforces the effectiveness, transparency, and fairness of our existing processes. 
 
WDP provides TYCOMs and Communities with enhanced tools to develop great leaders. TYCOMs and Communities are able to leverage WDP in two ways: (1) As part of their Command Qualification processes, which identify candidates’ readiness for key leadership positions, and (2) To provide Sailors with leadership development tools such as self-assessments, 360 evaluations, and MyNavy Coaching. Participants complete a series of cognitive and non-cognitive assessments, interview with an operational psychologist, and an interview with their respective community leaders.   
 
WDP helps Sailors take control of their careers. Transparent self-assessments provide honest developmental feedback and recommendations. Sailors who understand their leadership strengths and vulnerabilities are better able to identify and plan for career opportunities that further develop effective leadership competencies. 
 
WDP upholds objectivity and high standards of practice across the Fleet. WDP helps each community establish and define key leadership attributes and standards that are critical to success. WDP provides decision makers with objective, data-driven assessments of candidates’ leadership competencies without disrupting existing Command Qualification procedures.

​Upcoming WDP Events

08-12 Jun 2026 - Surface Warfare Command Leadership Assessment, San Diego CA
22-25 Jun 2026 - Engineering Duty Officer Command Leadership Assessment, San Diego CA
03-07 Aug 2026 - Surface Warfare Command Leadership Assessment, Norfolk VA
14-17 Sep 2026 - Engineering Duty Officer Command Leadership Assessment, Arlington VA
21-25 Sep 2026 - Surface Warfare Command Leadership Assessment, San Diego CA
02-06 Nov 2026 - Surface Warfare Command Leadership Assessment, Norfolk VA
30 Nov-03 Dec 2026 - Engineering Duty Officer Command Leadership Assessment, Arlington VA
08-12 Mar 2027 - Surface Warfare Command Leadership Assessment, San Diego CA
15-19 Mar 2027 - Engineering Duty Officer Command Leadership Assessment, Norfolk VA
12-16 Apr 2027 - Surface Warfare Command Leadership Assessment, Norfolk VA
03-07 May 2027 - Public Affairs Warfighter Leadership Development Program, Arlington VA
07-11 Jun 2027 - Surface Warfare Command Leadership Assessment, San Diego CA
21-25 Jun 2027 - Engineering Duty Officer Command Leadership Assessment, San Diego CA
02-06 Aug 2027 - Surface Warfare Command Leadership Assessment, Norfolk VA
20-24 Sep 2027 - Surface Warfare Command Leadership Assessment, San Diego CA
01-05 Nov 2027 - Surface Warfare Command Leadership Assessment, Norfolk VA
07-10 Dec 2027 - Engineering Duty Officer Command Leadership Assessment, Arlington VA