The fleet liaison for the Navy Advancement Center (NAC) was announced, March 20, as Civilian of the Quarter (COQ), first quarter 2018 for the Naval Education and Training Professional Development Center (NETPDC).

Cheryl Dengler, a former Marine Corps supply officer and civil service veteran since 2015, received the award for her outstanding performance in facilitating enlisted advancement development, specifically enabling the realignment, recruitment and selection of fleet exam subject matter experts for the Advancement Exam Readiness Review (AERR) process.

Dengler said she was totally honored by the COQ recognition, and appreciates her boss taking the time to acknowledge her work.

"This award was a very nice surprise, especially since I already enjoy what I do and thoroughly appreciate contributing to the accomplishments of the command," said Dengler. "At the end of the day, the best reward is knowing I am a part of a great team helping Sailors around the world."

NETPDC Commanding Officer Capt. Kertreck Brooks said Dengler's outstanding efforts ensured that hundreds of exam subject matter experts (SME) were able to travel to and from NETPDC without complication. Her efforts contributed to the advancement of tens-of-thousands of Sailors.

"Ms. Dengler's knowledge and insight into AERR schedules, traveling personnel, and Defense Travel System issues are directly responsible for the seamless execution of AERRs," said Brooks. "Her deep understanding of the AERR process enabled the flawless transition to the type commander (TYCOM) assumption of Readiness Review scheduling responsibility. She played a key part in developing the new paradigm for exam development."

Patti Gibson, NAC Exam Development Division head and Dengler's supervisor, said her work was not only outstanding, but is an integral part of the exam development process.

"The transition to TYCOM responsibility for fleet SME scheduling was one of the biggest changes to exam development in years, and the impact to Sailors could have been severe if not done correctly," said Gibson. "The transition challenge was complicated by a looming hard deadline of January 1, only a few months after the realignment announcement by the chief of naval operations. Thanks directly to Cheryl's efforts, the new AERR selection process was launched on time and is performing seamlessly."

NETPDC, located onboard Naval Air Station Pensacola's Saufley Field, provides products and services that enable and enhance education, training, career development, and personnel advancement throughout the Navy. Primary elements of the command include the Voluntary Education Department, the Navy Advancement Center, and the Resources Management Department.

Additional information about the Naval Education and Training Professional Development Center can be found via http://www.netc.navy.mil/netc/netpdc/Default.htm.

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