Latest "selection board" stories

Skipper censured in fatal Marine AAV mishap tapped to command carrier

Capt. John Kurtz commanded the amphibious transport dock Somerset at the time of a fatal Marine Corps amphibious assault vehicle mishap in 2020.

By Geoff Ziezulewicz

3 months ago

E-7 selection board, now under way, is being carried out in phases due to COVID-19 concerns

The selection board for chief petty officers is the largest across the entire service because of the number of records that are examined.

By Diana Stancy Correll

2 years ago

Why making chief in the Navy Reserve got tougher this year

The Navy has released this year's quotas for Selected Reserve and Reserve Full-Time Support chief petty officers.

By Mark D. Faram

4 years ago

Why a drop in E-8 advancements is still pretty good news for chiefs

It's not a bad year when a drop in the chance to E-8 is still good news for the over 12,000 chiefs looking to advance this year.

By Mark D. Faram

4 years ago

Officer record photos to again be seen by boards — what you need to know

After a two-year hiatus, Navy leaders have reinstated the requirement.

By Mark D. Faram

4 years ago

Grad degrees to be required for officers taking major command

The Navy’s major commands ashore and at sea generally start at the captain’s level. Examples include overseeing aircraft carriers, air wings and squadrons of surface warships.

By Mark D. Faram

4 years ago

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