UNCLASSIFIED// ROUTINE R 092201Z NOV 21 MID200001270679U FM CNO WASHINGTON DC TO NAVADMIN INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC BT UNCLAS NAVADMIN 254/21 PASS TO OFFICE CODES: FM CNO WASHINGTON DC//N1// INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC//N1// MSGID/GENADMIN/CNO WASHINGTON DC/N1/NOV// SUBJ/UPDATES TO THE NAVY LEADER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM// REF/A/DOC/CNO/01MAY19// REF/B/DOC/OPNAV/26APR21// REF/C/DOC/BUPERS/07MAR21// NARR/REF A IS CHIEF OF NAVAL OPERATIONS LETTER, NAVY LEADER DEVELOPMENT FRAMEWORK 3.0. REF B IS OPNAVINST 5351.2B, ENLISTED LEADER DEVELOPMENT CONTINUUM. REF C IS THE NAVAL MILITARY PERSONNEL MANUAL ARTICLE 1301-906, NAVY OFFICER LEADERSHIP CONTINUUM TRAINING.// RMKS/1. This NAVADMIN announces three significant changes to the leader development paths outlined in the Navy Leader Development Framework (NLDF). These requirements will be incorporated into future revisions of references (a) and (b). Reference (a) outlines how our Navy will develop leaders who demonstrate operational excellence, strong character and resilience at every level of seniority. 2. Enlisted Leader Development (ELD). Reference (b) states that the various levels of ELD replaced similar levels of the now-defunct Petty Officer Selectee Leadership Courses. ELD courses are to be completed while in current paygrade (i.e., all E-5 Sailors must complete the Intermediate Leader Development Course (ILDC) while serving as an E-5 and prior to eligibility for advancement to E-6). The Foundational Leader Development Course (FLDC) is for Sailors in paygrades E-3 and E-4. The ILDC is for Sailors in paygrade E-5. The Advanced Leader Development Course (ALDC) is for Sailors in paygrade E-6. ILDC and ALDC will be a prerequisite for advancement to E-6 and E-7 respectively, starting in calendar year 2025. FLDC will still be available but will not be a requirement for eligibility for advancement. a. Naval Leadership and Ethics Command (NLEC) San Diego and NLEC Dam Neck are responsible for training all Command-Navy Leader Development Facilitators (C-NLDF) in the Fleet. Only Chief Petty Officers (CPO), Senior Chief Petty Officers (SCPO), or Master Chief Petty Officers (MCPO) who have attended and passed the C-NLDF course may facilitate FLDC, ILDC, and ALDC classes. Previously qualified Master Mobile Team Trainers must maintain their qualification through NLEC San Diego and NLEC Dam Neck in order to qualify new C-NLDF facilitators. A minimum of two qualified facilitators are required to conduct any of these courses at a local command. Command Master Chiefs (CMDCM) are responsible for managing the number of qualified C-NLDFs and tracking the number Sailors who have completed ELD courses at their commands in the Fleet Training Management and Planning System (FLTMPS). b. The FLDC, ILDC and ALDC classes can be completed either virtually by NLEC staff or in-person by NLEC staff or trained C-NLDFs. The C-NLDF course and the Chief Petty Officer Leader Development Course (CPO-LDC) will only be offered as in-person learning. Only certified C-NLDFs at the SCPO or MCPO level who are CPO-LDC qualified may facilitate CPO-LDC. NLEC San Diego and NLEC Dam Neck currently offer CPO-LDC and will be responsible for the certification of CPO-LDC facilitators. CPO-LDC will be a prerequisite for advancement to E-8 commencing with the Fiscal Year 2026 Selection Board. Units will also enter and verify documentation of completion in FLTMPS for CPOs attending CPO-LDC. c. Leader development for MCPOs that are not on a community-specific command track will be completed in conjunction with the Senior Leader Course (SLC) identified in paragraph 4 below. 3. Intermediate Leadership Course (ILC). This course offers one week of high-impact, professional learning experiences intended to facilitate and foster the growth of motivated and engaged leaders who are dedicated to building effective teams and implementing a command vision. This is accomplished through an emphasis on self-awareness, decision science, ethical decision making, bias awareness and in-class engagements concentrated on developing and enhancing the skills required to inspire, connect and strengthen the performance of our Navy team. a. The ILC is required for all intermediate-level officers with 7 to 12 years of commissioned service and serves as the formal linkage between the Division Officer Leadership Course and applicable leadership courses for more senior officers. While the course may be completed in conjunction with other required community-specific training, such as an established department head (DH) pipeline in line with exhibit 1 of reference (c), assignment to DH positions or positions of similar responsibility are not a consideration for attendance. b. The ILC is offered at NLEC Newport, NLEC San Diego and NLEC Dam Neck. Unit commanders, commanding officers and officers-in-charge will ensure officers meeting the requirements outlined in reference (c), as clarified in paragraph 3a, have the opportunity to attend ILC. Units will also enter and verify documentation of completion in FLTMPS for each officer attending ILC. 4. Senior Leader Course (SLC). This course offers one week of high-impact, professional learning experiences intended to facilitate the empowerment of adaptive and inspirational leaders to recognize and embrace their ability to influence and shape organizations. This is accomplished through a focus on self-awareness, decision science, shaping organizational behavior, ethical decision making, bias awareness and resilience. a. The SLC is required for all Active-Duty officers who have been selected for or newly promoted to Commander (O-5) and are not on a community- specific command track in line with reference (c). Additionally, this course is recommended for Active-Duty MCPOs. Due to class size limitations, officers and MCPOs who have been selected for a training path requiring their attendance at the command master chief/command senior enlisted leader/chief of the boat, prospective executive officer, and/or prospective commanding officer leadership courses will not attend SLC. However, attendance at SLC does not prohibit future opportunities for selection to a command track. b. The SLC is offered at NLEC Newport, NLEC San Diego and NLEC Dam Neck. Unit commanders, commanding officers and officers-in- charge will ensure officers and MCPOs meeting the requirements outlined in reference (c), as clarified in paragraph 4a, have the opportunity to attend SLC. Units will also enter and verify documentation of completion in FLTMPS for each officer or MCPO attending SLC. 5. Points of Contact a. ELD. CMDCM Chad Lunsford, NLEC San Diego, CA at (619) 556-7270/DSN 556, or via e-mail at chad.lunsford(at)navy.mil. b. ILC and SLC. CDR Jill Skeet, NLEC Newport, RI at (401) 841-7438/DSN 841, or via e-mail at denita.j.skeet(at)navy.mil. 6. This NAVADMIN will remain in effect until superseded or canceled. 7. Released by Vice Admiral John B. Nowell, Jr, N1.// BT #0001 NNNN UNCLASSIFIED//