Billet Based Advancement (BBA)
What document covers BBA?
BUPERSINST 1430.16H
What ship is considered the oldest commissioned warship afloat.
USS Constitution
What is the primary focus of NAVADMIN 186/25
C-NOTE #1:________?
Sailors First
In 2026, what are the two periods when PFA/CFA cycles are conducted?
January–June and July–December
What are two commissioning programs available to enlisted Sailors?
STA-21 and LDO/CWO
• Sailors must be willing to obligate __ months of service and advance while assigned to their current command.
• CA2P requests may not be submitted within __ months of a Sailor’s projected rotation date (PRD).
• 36 months
• 12 months
What battle is considered the turning point in the Pacific War?
Battle of Midway
How many CNO C-Notes have been released so far?
6
What is the minimum overall and event score required to qualify for the High-Performance BCA Exemption?
Outstanding–Low overall with no event below Excellent–Medium
What is the maximum number of semester hours a Sailor can use Tuition Assistance for per fiscal year?
18 semester hours
Upon passing the RKE, Sailors become eligible for advancement consideration through ________?
CA2P or A2P.
How many active numbered fleets in the U.S. Navy?
6
What is NAVADMIN 014/26?
Embracing Admiral Rickover’s Principles – Training Note #1: Ownership
What is the maximum Waist-to-Height Ratio allowed to pass Step-1 of the BCA?
0.5499
What two Navy programs help Sailors earn civilian certifications and apprenticeships while on active duty?
Navy COOL and USMAP
Billet-Based Advancement (BBA) is the umbrella framework for multiple advancement pathways that allow Sailors to advance through merit-based assignment to billets. These pathways include:
• Command Advance to Position (CA2P)
• Advance to Position (A2P)
• Senior Enlisted Marketplace (SEM)
What Fleet Admiral commanded the U.S. Pacific Fleet after the attack on Pearl Harbor and later signed the Japanese surrender aboard USS Missouri.
Chester W. Nimitz
What NAVADMIN is the most recent policy covering the Navy Physical Readiness Test and overall fitness program for 2026.
NAVADMIN 264/25
A Sailor was originally cleared to perform the swim for their cardio event but requests a bad day chit to switch to a different authorized alternate cardio option. Is this allowed?
Yes
What are the two key differences between Restricted and Unrestricted SAPR reporting.
Confidentiality and investigation
Starting with FY27 board-screened Sailors, eligibility will expand to _____ months to apply and accept open billets in the next higher paygrade.
30 months
What are the original six frigates of the U.S. Navy?
According to NAVADMIN 210/25, this is the timeframe Sailors must submit their PCS travel claim after check-in?
5 working days
What additional program was offered for certain Sailors in Cycle 1-2025 who failed the BCA/PRT or were in pregnancy/postpartum status?
NOOM
What two Navy programs can help a Sailor with financial assistance, confidential counseling, and career guidance.
Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society (NMCRS) and Fleet and Family Support Center (FFSC)?