DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF OF NAVAL OPERATIONS
2000 NAVY PENTAGON
WASHINGTON, DC 20350-2000
OPNAVINST 1040.11E
N1
29 Jul 2022
OPNAV INSTRUCTION 1040.11E
From: Chief of Naval Operations
Subj: NAVY ENLISTED RETENTION AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
Ref: (a) NAVPERS 15878L
(b) OPNAV N1 ltr 1000 Ser N1/121079 of 23 Dec 13 (NOTAL)
(c) OPNAVINST 1306.2K
(d) OPNAVINST 1740.3E
(e) OPNAVINST 1900.2C
(f) DTFM ltr 5311 Ser N12/138 of 20 Sep 16
(g) BUPERSINST 1001.39F
(h) RESPERSMAN M-1001.5 of 5 Jun 12
(i) OPNAVINST 3120.32D
(j) COMNAVCRUITCOMINST 1650.3A
(k) BUPERSINST 1150.1C
(l) CNO Washington DC 101920Z Dec 20
1. Purpose. To provide guidance for the management and operation of the Navy Enlisted
Retention and Career Development Program, in line with references (a) through (l). This
instruction is a complete revision and should be reviewed in its entirety. Major revision include:
a. Aligns with process changes contained in reference (a).
b. Reference (l), introduced the Command Resilience Team (CRT) and Human Factors
Council into the career development board (CDB) process.
2. Cancellation. OPNAVINST 1040.11D.
3. Scope and Applicability. The policies and procedures for Navy Enlisted Retention and
Career Development Program will be strictly observed. The provisions of this instruction apply
to all commands with enlisted personnel attached.
4. Discussion. The Navy Enlisted Retention and Career Development Program is designed to
improve the ability of Sailors to achieve their professional goals and positively impact their
desire to remain on active duty or transition to the Navy Reserve. Active involvement of the
chain of command, from the top down, is the key element to a successful career development
program. This instruction is designed to function as guidance for all Navy commands.
Individual command instructions are not required.
