JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, S.C. –
Did you know that only about 20 percent of enlisted Sailors say they have been given adequate counseling and guidance on career development by their immediate supervisor? Twenty percent is a pretty staggering number, so to combat this, as part of the "Brilliant on the Basics" program; the Navy is now putting a greater emphasis on career development boards.
When should you receive a CDB? Boards should be given within 30 days of checking into a new command, at the six-month point and then every year thereafter. You will also need a CDB when applying for a commission or other special programs and 24 months prior to high-year tenure as well as for Perform-to-Serve.
What topics should be covered? At a minimum, you should discuss your expectations as well as the command's expectations of you. For example, discussion topics should cover advancement requirements, voluntary education opportunities, advancement information and personal and professional goals and intentions. When the CDB is complete, a career counselor will develop an individual career development plan to help track a Sailor's progress and to use that information at the next scheduled CDB. This is to ensure the command is staying on track in helping that Sailor and the Sailor is also making progress in the goals they have set for themselves.
For more information, contact ET1 Brad Tracy at 764-2115.