In an effort to improve pay and personnel transactions across the Navy, a new two-week course for Command Pay and Personnel Administrators (CPPA) launched July 30.

Announced in NAVDMIN 188/18, the two-week CPPA course is designed to train Sailors in the following ratings: personnel specialist (PS); yeoman (YN); yeoman (submarines) (YNS); Navy counselor (NC); designated Sailors in commands without a PS, YN, YNS or NC; and designated civilian personnel. Successful completion of the course results in Sailors being awarded the A16A Navy Enlisted Classification (NEC).

"The classroom course gives CPPAs a cohesive learning experience, letting them ask questions and have discussions," said Ann Stewart, assistant commander, Navy Personnel Command for Pay and Personnel Management. "This is an alternative to the existing computer-based training available through Navy eLearning. While both learning tracks will result in Sailors obtaining the A16A NEC, the preferred path is through this newly developed C-school."

The first new course's first class convened July 30 in Dam Neck, Virginia. Future courses will be taught at both Dam Neck and San Diego. Classes will have approximately 24 seats with 21 reserved for active duty and Full Time Support Sailors and three seats for civilians. Future class dates and locations can be viewed in the Catalog of Navy Training Courses at http://app.prod.cetars.training.navy.mil/cantrac/vol2.html.

For more information and CPPA resources visit http://www.public.navy.mil/bupers-npc/support/paypers/cpcresources/Pages/default2.aspx.


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