An eligible sailors application will be auto-generated in c-way at what specific time from seaos

16. What will personnel click on in Career Waypoints (C-WAY) under the “Sailors” tab to see a list of Sailors?(Page 11)Sailor Browser17. Which type of Unit Identification Code (UIC) can be assigned in Career Waypoints (C-WAY) which is helpfulwhen assisting Sailors who are on Individual Augmentee (IA) or Temporary Additional Duty (TAD) assignments?(Page 13)Secondary18. Any Sailor who does not have what under the “Q” column in the Sailor Browser window needs to be qualified?(Page 14)*19. The Civil Convictions, Courts Martial, or NJP must be marked yes under the Sailor Qualification Legal andMoral section if there has been a punishment under Article 15 of the UCMJ within the last how many months? (Page18)2420. What percentage of their Sailors are commands required to have qualified in Career Waypoints (C-WAY)?(Page 20)100%21. Projected Rotation Date (PRD) applications are only processed at how many months prior to the ProjectedRotation Date (PRD)? (Page 21)12, 11, and 1022. Career Waypoints (C-WAY) applications are not processed until how many months prior to the Soft End ofObligated Active Service (SEAOS)? (Page 22)1323. How many In Rate Career Waypoints (C-WAY) reviews do Sailors have starting 13 months from their Soft Endof Obligated Active Service (SEAOS)? (Page 23)424. How many months prior to Soft End of Obligated Active Service (SEAOS) are applications auto-generated inCareer Waypoints (C-WAY)? (Page 23)1525. How many months prior to the Soft End of Obligated Active Service (SEAOS) are applications racked andstacked for In-Rate, Conversion, or SELRES? (Page 23)13-1026. Which method of submission is not preferred for submitting Career Waypoints Reenlistment (C-WAY-REEN)applications? (Page 24)Batch27. What should be clicked under the Re-Enlistment (AC/FTS) Application Browser to submit an application for thehighlighted Sailor? (Page 26)Application Details28. A note must be made on the application explaining why if the Sailor does not have at least how manyevaluations? (Page 27)529. Which selection under the "Application Type" option under the Reenlistment (AC/FTS) application options willgrant the Sailor more options? (Page 28)In-Rate, Willing to Convert30. Sailors can request to "Convert Only" during 13-6 months prior to their Soft End of Obligated Active Service(SEAOS) and how many months prior to their Projected Rotation Date (PRD)? (Page 29)12-1031. Mark the application as “Not Eligible” if the Sailor is not eligible for reenlistment in accordance with whichMILPERSMAN article? (Page 30)MILPERSMAN 1160-030

Open Reenlistment: Undermanned skill set


Non nuclear will be approved E-5's(see list)


Balanced Reenlistment: Fully manned skills


Balanced Reenlistment: Fully manned skills(all will be adjudicated)


Competitive Reenlistment: Overmanned (will competer and go thru In-rate, Converson or SEL RES)

Career Waypoints, or C-Way as it is commonly referred to, has been used since 2013 as the Navy’s primary method of providing Sailors future career options including reenlistment, rate conversion, or transition into the Selected Reserves.

While some Sailors are very familiar with C-Way, others are not. However, the most important thing for every Sailor to know is they have the ability to review their reenlistment options early and often with their command career counselors and chain of command.

“C-Way is designed for Sailors to best help navigate their careers, whether they are reenlisting or if they convert to a different rate,” Fleet Master Chief of Manpower, Personnel, Training and Education (MPT&E) April Beldo said. “It allows the Navy to make sure that the health of our communities remains stabilized while providing Sailors the best opportunities for advancement.”

Starting the C-Way Process

Sailors should meet with their command career counselor 15 months before their soft end of obligated active service (SEAOS) or projected rotation date (PRD) to discuss their options.

The Career Navigator skill set list, located on the C-Way web page, assists command career counselors and Sailors on their career decisions before submitting a C-Way application for reenlistment or conversion.

“The career management program or career navigator is not only about transition, it is about being able to manage your career earlier, and Sailors having the ability to make choices,” Beldo said. “It enables the Navy to continue watching the health of each rating and the health of the communities while providing Sailors with the best possible opportunities.”

Once Sailors have made a decision, command career counselors submit their application until the request has been approved. Those Sailors with a SEAOS will have four in-rate reviews starting at 13 months, followed by four conversion reviews, and then three selected reserve (SELRES) only reviews.

Those Sailors in the professional apprenticeship career track (PACT) program should work with their career counselors to ensure that their applications are submitted correctly.

The Navy’s Approval Process

The Bureau of Naval Personnel in Millington, Tennessee, approves requests for reenlistment through the C-Way system for all active component and FTS E3-E6 Sailors with 14 years or less of service. Most Sailors’ applications are approved during the first or second C-Way application window.

“The monthly results for in-rate approval, conversion and SELRES usually releases results within ten business days after that month’s requests have been submitted,” Deputy Director of Career Waypoints Earl Salter said. “If you are a first class petty officer or applying for a rate that has an auto-approval option, approval is instantaneous.”

C-Way automatically generates reenlistment applications 15 months prior to a Sailors’ PRD for those who have less than 24 months between PRD and SEAOS. For SEAOS at 10 to 13 months, Sailors have several choices, including four in-rate looks for active duty or full time support (FTS) in-rate reenlistment, active duty or FTS rate conversion, transition to SELRES or separation from the Navy.

“Throughout the C-Way process, Sailors need to be proactive and make sure that their packages are up to date,” Beldo said. “Any time something changes, such as earning a warfare device, receiving an award or a personnel evaluation, Sailors should check with their command career counselors to make sure their applications reflect the latest information.”

If Sailors are not selected for an in-rate reenlistment, they can then request conversion to a different rating they are qualified for from the open rates list during the nine to six month range. Sailors will receive four conversion looks or can choose to transition into SELRES or separate from the Navy. Rate-conversion quotas are limited, and once a Sailor is selected, that decision is final.

At five to three months, Sailors may submit an application for transition into SELRES if they were not selected for reenlistment or rate conversion. During that timeframe, Sailors will receive three looks for transition to SELRES within a different rate. If not selected, then the Sailor must separate from the Navy.

“Navy leadership has worked hard to make enhancements to C-Way so that it can be the best for both the fleet and the Sailors,” Salter said. “Retaining the best and brightest Sailors for the Navy is the most important thing for the fleet.”

For more information on Career Waypoints, talk to your command career counselor or visit www.npc.navy.mil and click the Career Waypoints link on the left side of the page.

For more news from Chief of Naval Personnel, visit http://www.navy.mil/local/cnp/.