UNCLASSIFIED// ROUTINE R 011450Z NOV 19 MID110000145235U FM CNO WASHINGTON DC TO NAVADMIN INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC BT UNCLAS NAVADMIN 247/19 PASS TO OFFICE CODES: FM CNO WASHINGTON DC//N1// INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC//N1// MSGID/GENADMIN/CNO WASHINGTON DC/N1/NOV// SUBJ/OFFICER JOINT PROFESSIONAL MILITARY EDUCATION COMMANDER COMMAND ASSUMPTION REQUIREMENT// REF/A/MSG/CNO WASHINGTON DC/161934ZAPR10// REF/B/DOC/MILPERSMAN 1210-170/18AUG2015// NARR/REF A IS NAVADMIN 136/10, OFFICER JOINT PROFESSIONAL MILITARY EDUCATION COMMANDER COMMAND ASSUMPTION REQUIREMENT. REF B IS THE NAVAL MILITARY PERSONNEL MANUAL ARTICLE COMMAND AT SEA INSIGNIA: QUALIFICATIONS.// RMKS/1. In line with Sailor 2025 efforts to modernize personnel management, this NAVADMIN revises guidance for completing Joint Professional Military Education (JPME) Phase I prior to assuming commander (O-5) command. 2. Reference (a), requiring Unrestricted Line (URL) officers to complete JPME Phase I prior to assuming any commander command is canceled. Effective immediately, all URL officers must complete JPME Phase I prior to assuming O- 5 command for which the command-at-sea insignia is authorized, as outlined in reference (b). 3. This policy change aligns Navys talent management strategy with the need to develop critical thinkers and dynamic leaders in an era of Great Power Competition. The goal is to man the Fleet with the right Officers, possessing the right education, at the right time. 4. JPME develops officers with a broad depth of knowledge and problem- solving skills, enhancing Navys ability to deliver maritime superiority across the spectrum of high-end conflict in support of the Combatant Commanders. We strongly encourage all URL, RL and Staff Corps officers to seek available options to achieve JPME (e.g. in-residence, distance learning, Fleet Seminar Program). Officers should discuss JPME opportunities with their detailers and establish a plan to complete this important professional requirement consistent with their career goals. Information on JPME may be found under Other Education Programs and Naval War College Programs sections of the MyNavy Portal at https://www.mnp.navy.mil/group/training-education- qualifications/e-graduate-education-and-fellowship-programs. 5. Waivers with the Type Commanders endorsement will be considered for approval by the Chief of Naval Personnel. 6. Please direct any questions or concerns via email at ALTN.N127(at)navy.mil. 7. This NAVADMIN will remain in effect until superseded or canceled, whichever occurs first. 8. Released by Vice Admiral John B. Nowell, Jr, N1.// BT #0001 NNNN UNCLASSIFIED//