The chief of naval personnel (CNP) visited the Naval Education and Training Command (NETC) June 30 to address manpower and personnel issues with NETC leadership and staff members.

Vice Adm. Robert Burke held an all-hands call with the NETC staff as well as personnel from Naval Service Training Command Officer Development, and Naval Education and Training Professional Development Center.

"There is a phenomenal amount of work here in the manpower, personnel, training and education enterprise," said Burke. "We are all a team, uniformed, civilians and families -- everyone pulling together for the same objective."

Burke talked about the way ahead for Sailor 2025 and Ready, Relevant, Learning, and the impact that NETC staff will have as the Navy moves forward.

"We will need a whole lot of innovation for the future of the Ready, Relevant Learning piece," said Burke. "I see the things our young Sailors do every day -- they innovate -- they are problem solvers."

As part of his talk, the admiral discussed how integral training is for the success of Sailor 2025 in support of the Chief of Naval Operations Design for Maintaining Maritime Superiority.

"You at NETC are the experts and we will depend on you to help us define what training is needed, identify improvements and keep us moving forward as we deliver quality trained Sailors to the fleet," Burke said.

Burke went on to talk about the retention of personnel and getting the right people in the right jobs.
While here, Burke also toured NETPDC to get a look at the advancement examination process and talk about how technology improvements can improve and streamline the process.

Burke is responsible for the planning and programming of all manpower, personnel, training and education resources, budgeting for Navy personnel, developing systems to manage total force manpower, personnel training and education resources and the assignment of all Navy personnel.

NETC's mission is to develop the workforce through education and training that builds personal, professional and leadership skills.

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