CLASSIFICATION: UNCLASSIFIED// ROUTINE R 262014Z NOV 24 MID120001585168U FM CNO WASHINGTON DC TO NAVADMIN INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC BT UNCLAS NAVADMIN 242/24 PASS TO OFFICE CODES: FM CNO WASHINGTON DC//N1// INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC//N1// MSGID/GENADMIN/CNO WASHINGTON DC/N1/NOV// SUBJ/NAVY PHYSICAL READINESS PROGRAM UPDATE FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2025// REF/A/DOC/OPNAV/22APR22// REF/B/DOC/OPNAV/JUN24// REF/C/DOC/OPNAV/JAN24// REF/D/DOC/OPNAV/JAN24// REF/E/DOC/DOD/10MAR22// NARR/REF A IS OPNAVINST 6110.1K, PHYSICAL READINESS PROGRAM. REF B IS NAVY PHYSICAL READINESS PROGRAM GUIDE-1, PHYSICAL READINESS PROGRAM (PRP) POLICIES. REF C IS NAVY PHYSICAL READINESS PROGRAM GUIDE-4, BODY COMPOSITION ASSESSMENT. REF D IS NAVY PHYSICAL READINESS PROGRAM GUIDE-10, NUTRITION RESOURCES. REF E IS DOD INSTRUCTION 1308.03, DOD PHYSICAL FITNESS/BODY COMPOSITION PROGRAM.// RMKS/1. This NAVADMIN announces changes to references (a) through (d) for the Calendar Year 2025 (CY2025) Physical Fitness Assessment (PFA) cycle (1 February 2025 to 30 November 2025) for a Body Composition Assessment (BCA) and Age-Adjusted Standards (AAS) exemption for exceptional Physical Readiness Test (PRT) performance. 2. Navy's Culture of Excellence 2.0 requires critical re-evaluation of our policies and procedures to build Great People, Great Leaders, and Great Teams while developing Sailors in mind, body, and spirit. We are modernizing our BCA by recognizing that our current policies and procedures can be improved to better assess every single Sailor to determine a Sailor's overall physical readiness. 3. BCA and AAS PRT Exemption. Effective for the CY2025 PFA cycle: a. Sailors who do not meet official Navy BCA (Step-3) standards and score EXCELLENT-LOW or above on their official PRT will receive an overall PFA PASS and be exempt from participation in the Fitness Enhancement Program (FEP). b. Sailors who do not meet AAS and score EXCELLENT-LOW or above on their official PRT will be exempt from participation in the FEP. For more information on AAS, refer to reference (c). c. The purpose of this exemption is to recognize that some Sailors who do not meet the BCA standard are still able to maintain operational readiness. This policy exemption also aligns with Department of Defense policy in reference (e). d. A Sailor must participate in all three modalities (pushups, forearm plank, and run or alternate cardio, if authorized) of the PRT to be eligible for this exemption. e. A Sailor who meets exemption requirements must complete one of the nutrition education options below per reference (d). These nutrition education options are the same options that FEP enrollees are required to complete. (1) Nutrition Consult for Individual Visit or Class with Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN). This option allows for the participant to meet, a minimum of one visit, individually (e.g., one-on-one) with a RDN or attend an appropriate nutrition class. Classes are typically offered at the MTF or at a local Health Promotion and Wellness Center. (2) ShipShape Program. This six-module evidence-based program is the official Navy weight management program designed to assist members with making positive behavior changes to promote healthy weight loss. Participants selecting this nutrition education option are encouraged to self-refer to the program by contacting their local Medical Treatment Facility or Health promotion and Wellness Center (3) Nutrition Self-Study Course. This course is available on the Official Navy PFA App. Participants will learn about nutrition basics, making healthier food choices, portion control, and behavior modifications necessary for healthy weight management. (4) Mission Nutrition Course. This is a standardized, science-based two-day course focused on improving individual nutritional knowledge and awareness. The course is available at Navy Fitness centers that have a certified instructor. More information is available at https://www.navyfitness.org/fitness/nutrition/mission-nutrition. (5) Navy Operational Fitness and Fueling System (NOFFS). The Fueling Series and the Virtual Meal Builder provides Sailors with the tools that support healthy nutrition choices and the creation of individualized meal plans in both shore-based and operational environments. The Command Fitness Leader (CFL)/Assistant CFL must review the NOFFS-nutrition section provided on https://www.navyfitness.org/fitness/nutrition/noffsfueling-series or within the NOFFS app with the member for this nutrition option. f. The CFL is responsible for managing a Sailor's nutrition enrollment in the Physical Readiness Information Management System (PRIMS-2). Upon selecting a nutrition education option, Sailors must inform their CFL of which option they choose and provide proof of completion or progression within 30 days of nutrition enrollment. The completed education option is only valid for one PFA cycle. g. The exceptional PRT exemption score criteria will be re- evaluated after the CY2025 PFA cycle. h. References (b) and (d) will be updated to reflect this policy change and provide implementation guidance prior to the CY2025 PFA cycle. 4. The point of contact for questions is MyNavy Career Center at (833) 330-MNCC or askmncc.fct@navy.mil. 5. This NAVADMIN will remain in effect until superseded or canceled, whichever occurs first. 6. Released by Vice Admiral Richard J. Cheeseman, Jr., N1.// BT #0001 NNNN CLASSIFICATION: UNCLASSIFIED//