A student has asked for credit for an NEC. What are NECs and have they been evaluated?
A Navy Enlisted Classification (NEC) is a four-digit code that identifies skills acquired by an individual in a particular rating, as well as qualifications for that occupation. NECs are evaluated using the same procedures that ACE has used to evaluate occupations and are listed in Section 5-1 of the Guide to the Evaluation of Educational Experiences in the Armed Services. Individuals working in the occupational field identified by the NEC also are required to maintain proficiency in their rating. They are required to pass the rating advancement examination to qualify for promotion and should be considered for credit in both the rating and the NEC.
An NEC (Navy Enlisted Classification), a four-digit code, identifies qualifications individuals acquire in addition to skills required in their rating. A majority of the NECs are narrow in scope and have not been evaluated. Several NECs, however, require full-time assignment. NECs are evaluated using the same procedures ACE has used for the evaluation of occupations. NECs are listed in numeric order. Keep in mind that individuals must also maintain proficiency in their rating. They are required to pass the rating advancement examination to qualify for promotion. They are thus eligible to receive credit for both the rating and the NEC.
