New Navy Sea/Shore Policy Set

The Navy has updated its sea/shore rotation policy to accommodate almost 19,600 enlisted shore duty billets that have been programmed for elimination. Currently, 790 rates/ratings/NECs (Navy Enlisted Classifications) make up the Navy’s sea/shore rotation force. Under the updated policy, contained in NAVADMIN 130/06, 150 of these will have an increase to their sea duty time, with most seeing a change of six months or less. Forty will increase eight to 12 months, and five will rise more than 12 months. Average sea tour lengths for E-5s to E-9s will go from 47 months to 51 months, while shore tour lengths will increase from 34 to 36 months. Sailors within their nine-month window to negotiate for orders can proceed with those orders. NPC will adjust Sailor projected rotation dates (PRDs) based on length of tour remaining. PRDs of February 2007 or earlier will not be adjusted.