Coursework is a critical part of Cadet advancement. Each promotion requires a specific course to be completed.
All coursework is submitted using the online Polaris portal. It is recommended to make a paper backup using the NSCTNG028 bubble answer sheet.
Promotion Coursework
- E-1: Seaman Recruit Orientation (Polaris Login)
- E-2: Seaman Apprentice (Polaris Login)
- E-3: Seaman (Polaris Login)
- E-4: Petty Officer Third Class (NAVEDTRA 14504 – Assignments 1 & 2)
- E-5: Petty Officer Second Class (NAVEDTRA 14504 – Assignments 3-5)
- E-6: Petty Officer First Class (NAVEDTRA 14145)
- E-7: Chief Petty Officer (NAVEDTRA 14144)
Optional Coursework
This optional coursework provides instruction, background, and training on specific areas of the Navy. It is highly recommended to complete each one to have a more thorough understanding of all aspects of the United States Navy, and to be better prepared for assorted advanced trainings.
- Basic Military Requirements obsolete (NAVEDTRA 14325)
- Seaman obsolete (NAVEDTRA 14067)
- Airman (NAVEDTRA 14014A)
- Fireman (NAVEDTRA 14104)
- Mathematics, Basic Math, and Algebra (NAVEDTRA 14139)
- Sound Powered Phone Talker (NAVEDTRA 14232)
- Seabee Combat Handbook Vol. 1 (NAVEDTRA 14234A)
- Seabee Combat Handbook Vol. 2 (NAVEDTRA 14234A)
- Tools and Their Uses (NAVEDTRA 14256)
- Naval Instructional Theory (NAVEDTRA 14300A)