Navy Officer Personnel System - Development of the Navy Officer Designation Structures

Abstract : The current Navy Officer Designation Classification Coding Structure (Designator) has not met all the manpower management and personnel administration needs of the Navy. The report describes the development of refinements to the designator, primarily through the design and development of an Additional Qualification Designation (AQD) structure which will supplement the designator and be applicable to both requirements and resources. Recommendations include modifications of the designators, a proposed AQD structure for the unrestricted line (less aviation), and necessary research to complete refinement of the Navy Officer Classification System.