Career Development Boards

1. 1 Career Development Boards 

2. Enabling Objectives Upon successful completion of this topic, the trainee will be able to: STATE the purpose of Career Development Boards (CDBs). IDENTIFY the benefits of CDBs. Name the CDB command-level and department-level members. LIST the CDB member responsibilities. 2

3. Enabling Objectives (cont.) Identify the requirements to perform a command-level or department-level CDB. Identify CDB general discussion topics. Identify the process to prepare for CDBs. Explain the purpose of the Individual Career Development Plan (ICDP). Brief a CDB Panel. 3

4. Reference Publications OPNAVINST 1040.11(series), Navy Retention and Career Development Program NAVPERS 15878(series), Career Counselor Handbook SECNAVINST 5216.5(series), Naval Correspondence Manual NPC website: http://www.npc.navy.mil 4

5. Purpose CDBs are the primary delivery method to ensure all Sailors and their families are provided the guidance necessary to make informed career decisions based on current Navy policies, programs, and procedures. 5

6. Benefits Provides all enlisted Sailors the opportunity for optimal development of their professional skills. Enhances unit readiness. Encourages upward mobility. Improves job satisfaction. Ensures the retention of the best qualified Sailors. 6

7. Board Composition CDBs consist of 2 levels: Command-Level CDBs: CMC/COB/SEL (Chairperson) CCC/Unit CC Augmented by: Leading Chief Petty Officer (LCPO), Education Service Officer (ESO), Personnel/Pay Specialist, Mentor and department CDB members as directed. 7

8. Board Composition (cont.) Department-Level CDBs: LCPO (Chairperson) Division Chief Petty Officers (CPOs) Leading Petty Officer (LPOs) Department Career Counselor Divisional Career Counselor Augmented by: ESO, Pay/Personnel Specialist and Mentor as directed 8

9. Responsibilities CCC/Dept. Career Counselors: Indoctrinate Sailors on CDB process. Schedule CDBs. Draft CDB minutes (using CIMS). Maintain minutes for 2 years. Provide records and information as required (CIMS). Ensure advancement criteria/statistics are available (CIMS). 9

10. Responsibilities (cont.) Educational Service Officer Technical advisor to the CDB. Dept/Div LCPO/LPO Ensure Sailors are afforded the opportunity to appear before a CDB. Provide professional support to their Sailors. Accompany Sailors to all appearances before the CDB. 10

11. Command-Level Requirements The command-level CDB will see all Sailors as stipulated below: First enlistment Sailors within 30 days of reporting, or first 3 drill weekends if they are a drilling reservist. Exam Scores � Sailor has passed-not-advanced (PNA�d) three times, has a standard score of 40 or below, is not selection-board-eligible, or has exam failures. 11

12. Command-Level Requirements (cont.) Reasons for appearing (cont.): Review of Service Record for E-7/8/9 candidates. Sailor is within 24 months of High Year Tenure (HYT). Sailor is striking for a rating. Sailor requests �A� school. Sailor requests conversion/reversion. 12

13. Command-Level Requirements (cont.) Reasons for appearing (cont.): Sailor is PTS-eligible. Sailor has applied for a commissioning program. Sailor is recommended by department CDB. Sailor is a non-select for E-7/8/9. National Call to Service (NCS) Other reasons and as requested by the Sailor. 13

14. Dept.-Level CDB Requirements The dept.-level CDB will see all Sailors as stipulated below: At Sailor�s 6th month, 12th month, 24th month, 36th month, 48th month, and 60th month upon check-in. Prior to Sailor�s transfer/separation. Prior to Sailor applying for Special Programs. 13 months prior to Sailor�s PRD (CMS/ID) Perform to Serve (PTS) 14

15. Dept.-Level CDB Requirements Reasons for appearing (cont.): Exam Scores: Sailor has PNA�d 3 times, standard score 40 or below, selection board not eligible, and exam failures. Sailor is non-selected for E-7/8. Review of records for E-7/8 selection board candidates. Upon Sailor�s request. 15

16. CDB Discussion Topics The following general topics will be discussed at CDBs: All topics listed on the Individual Career Development Plan (ICDP) Familiarization with individual Sailor�s background Command mission, vision, guiding principles, and Sailor expectations ASVAB Military standards 16

17. CDB Discussion Topics (cont.) Check-in/Indoctrination process review National Call to Service (NCS) Advancement requirements Rating or �A� school selection (GENDETS/PACT) Reserve bonus/MGIB-SR eligibility Perform to Serve (PTS) High Year Tenure (HYT) Navy Reserve affiliation 17

18. CDB Preparation Location: Ensure private and non-threatening space. CDB worksheet: Prepare from Career Counselor Handbook/CIMS. Brief the panel: Brief on CDB expectations. Conduct board using applicable topics. 18

19. Individual Career Development Plan (ICDP) Located in Appendix (G) of the Career Counselor Handbook. Prepared forms for the ranks listed below: E-1 � E-3 E-4 � E-6 E-7 � E-9 19

20. ICDP (cont.) Developed to provide specific topics and guidance for each CDB throughout the lifecycle of the Sailor. Assists Sailors in establishing goals and milestones to chart a roadmap to success. Reviewed at each command-level CDB. 20

21. CIMS Documentation How to document CDB�s in CIMS Step by Step procedures for input of CDB notes How to print completed reports and submit to COC 21

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33. Procedures for editing and printing monthly reports on CDB completions Follow steps and save excel file Modify to fit in a printable format in excel Route thru COC to monthly reportr comments from form to CIMStain notes with monthly report as proof of documentation and approval of CDB�s 33

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