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How the Navy plans to retain officers with special skills
The latest reform is part of a larger series of innovations designed to keep valued officers in uniform.
By Mark D. Faram
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Here’s how the Navy is revolutionizing officer career paths
Testifying before the Senate Armed Service Committee’s Personnel Subcommittee, the Navy’s chief of personnel, Vice Adm. Bob Burke, updated lawmakers on how far and fast the sea service has come in revamping the Defense Officer Personnel Management Act, the landmark 1980 legislation that’s come to be known as simply “DOPMA.”
By Mark D. Faram
New officer career tracks are here — what you need to know about the first program
A Navy selection board will convene in late November to pick 20 naval aviators and flight officers to become permanent flight instructors. Officials hope that the move will help retain experienced aviators in the service while slashing the need to yank pilots from the fleet to fill critical training billets.
By Mark D. Faram
Congress, Navy revolutionize officer promotions
Congress has reshaped the way the Navy can recruit, train and retain commissioned officers.
By Mark D. Faram