Preliminary Description of the Navy Career Counseling Process

The report grows out of the Navys increased desire to improve the rate of retention of high caliber personnel, particularly in light of the forthcoming zero-draft environment. It describes the Navys Career Counseling Program, which is designed to expedite the flow of accurate information and provide guidance that responds to the individual needs of all enlisted personnel. The selection, training and duties of full-time command career counselors are described functions associated with part-time collateral duty career counselors are also discussed. Flow diagrams detailing the career counseling process, which is comprised of three major segments, are presented. These segments focus on pre-assignment contacts, in-service counseling activities, and post-separation alternatives. Special counseling, other than career counseling, which is available to Navy enlisted personnel is also described.