Forward-deployed enlisted Sailors take the Navy-wide advancement exam at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Feb. 9, 2024. Camp Lemonnier provides this opportunity to enhance the Navy’s abilities and invest in the Sailors who drive its mission forward. Camp Lemonnier is an operational installation that enables U.S., allied and partner nation forces to be where they are needed to ensure security and protect U.S. interests. (U.S. Navy photo by Information System Technician 2nd Class Dominique Allison)
CAMP LEMONNIER, Djibouti (March 18, 2024) – Forward-deployed enlisted Sailors took the Navy-wide advancement exam (NWAE) at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Feb. 9, 2024. Eligible Sailors in E-4 and E-5 paygrades take the NWAE to be eligible for promotion to the next rank.
“Advancement through exams ensures that Sailors are competent and capable of fulfilling higher roles and responsibilities within the Navy organizational structure,” said Chief Navy Counselor Melanie Acevedo.
To take the advancement exam, all Sailors must meet time-in-rate requirements and receive a recommendation for promotion by their commanding officer or officer in charge.
However, exam grades are just one factor in the final multiple score that ranks...
CAMP LEMONNIER, Djibouti (Feb. 10, 2024) Forward-deployed U.S. service members stand in formation for the rendering of colors at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Feb. 10, 2024. CLDJ is an operational installation that enables U.S., allied and partner nation forces to be where they are needed to ensure security and protect U.S. interests. The installation provides world-class support for service members, transient U.S. assets and 38 local tenant commands. (U.S. Navy video by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Christopher Thomas)
Forward-deployed enlisted Sailors take the Navy-wide advancement exam at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Feb. 9, 2024. Camp Lemonnier provides this opportunity to enhance the Navy’s abilities and invest in the Sailors who drive its mission forward. Camp Lemonnier is an operational installation that enables U.S., allied and partner nation forces to be where they are needed to ensure security and protect U.S. interests. (U.S. Navy photo by Information System Technician 2nd Class Dominique Allison)