Navy Senior Enlisted Academy Changes Course
Path to master chief includes advanced leadership at U.S. Naval War College
02 July 2015
The Navy Senior Enlisted Academy (SEA) provides senior enlisted leaders education in communication skills, leadership and management, national security affairs, Navy programs, and physical fitness.
The SEA is the Navy's only Professional Military Education (PME) institute for our senior enlisted force. With a capacity of supporting over 1,200 students annually, the SEA is attended by active and reserve personnel from the U.S. Navy, Air Force, Army, Army National Guard, Coast Guard, and Marine Corps, as well as International Service partners.
The SEA has been successful in preparing senior enlisted leaders for positions of greater responsibilities since 1981. As a result of that success, graduation from the SEA has long been a requirement before assuming the position of Command Master Chief or Chief of the Boat. Additionally, for E8s selected in MAR 2016 (i.e., the selection boards for FY17) and beyond, graduation from a Service SEA will be a prerequisite for promotion to E9.
For more information on how to apply, visit the
Senior Enlisted Academy through the U.S. Naval War College website.