
Make sure to check to see that you meet the eligibility requirements for a voucher before you apply. Once you have found a credential you want to pursue and are eligible for, you can apply for a voucher for COOL funding to pay for the exam. It is recommended you also filter by LaDR paygrade so you can see which certifications the LaDR recommends for you. You can customize your search by clicking Select Filters at the top left of the credentials table or by using the keyword search at the top right of the table. To help you focus on the most applicable credentials, the certification list has been filtered to only showĬOOL-funded certifications that are related to Most or Some of the skills and training gained in your rating. You chose Promotion-Seeking- this applies to Sailors who plan to stay in the Navy and who are actively working on advancement. If you are already within that six-month timeframe, you can still choose to pursue the credential yourself or explore other funding options to pay for credentials.Īs a transitioning Sailor, you may also want to visit the Navy's Transition Goals, Plans, Success (GPS) program for other guidance regarding reentering the civilian workforce. The Navy will not pay for exams if you have less than six months of service left so you'll want to plan accordingly. Obtaining credentials can help prepare you for civilian employment, and can demonstrate knowledge and skills in a way civilian employers understand.

To help you focus on the most applicable credentials, the certification list has been filtered down to show in-demand credentials that are GI Bill approved. You chose Transitioning- this applies to Sailors who will not be reenlisting and who are planning their next steps. They also help prepare you for civilian employment for when you do transition out. Obtaining credentials related to your rating helps improve your professionalism and are considered during promotion evaluations. To help you focus on credentials most applicable to this phase in your career, the certification list has been filtered to only showĬOOL-funded certifications that are LaDR-designated for your rating at the E7-E9 level. You selected Late Career- this applies to Sailors in paygrades E7-E9. Obtaining credentials now and holding them over time helps prepare you for civilian employment when you do transition out. Obtaining credentials related to your rating helps improve your professionalism and holding credentials is considered during promotion evaluations. To help you focus on the credentials most applicable to this phase in your career, the certification list has been filtered to only showĬOOL-funded certifications that are LaDR-designated for your rating at the E4-E6 level. You selected Mid-Career-this applies to Sailors in paygrades E4-E6.

Select "< 1 Year" for the "Experience after 'A' School" filter in the "Related Credentials" section to view these credentials. Sailors can take advantage of these credentialing opportunities shortly following their initial training. There are 4 credentials closely related to the tasks performed in this Rating that may be attainable as soon as Class "A" technical school has been completed. For more detailed information, see the Rating Information Card. Navy publications and instructions and display and disseminate tactical information during Surface Warfare (SUW), Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD), Undersea Warfare (USW), Amphibious Warfare (AMW), Mine Warfare (MIW), Littoral Warfare (LW), Naval Surface Fire Support (NSFS), and Search and Rescue (SAR) operations. Operations Specialists (OS) advise on shipboard warfare operations and navigation maintain Combat Information Center (CIC)/Combat Direction Center (CDC) displays and provide strategic plotting for warfare areas, weapons control and navigation operate surveillance radars, identification equipment, communications equipment, and associated Command and Control equipment interpret and evaluate radar presentations and tactical situations and make recommendations to senior leadership apply current procedures and doctrine to CIC/CDC operations as specified by Joint/Allied/U.S.
