Navy Advancement Cycle

The nwae score provides an unbiased factor for the final multiple score (fms) algorithm and helps rank order. During an advancement cycle, sailors compete with peers to garner limited quotas to fill vacancies at the next paygrade. Each cycle begins with exam ordering based on eligibility. The co/oic must grant the candidate an interim clearance. It must be entered in diss prior to the 1st day of the month of the nwae.

The servicing psd/nosc or command. In line with references (b) and (c), the enlisted advancement worksheet (eaw) is the authoritative source of data used to determine cycle 264 e5 and e6 eligibility.