Ensuring PMA calculations are completed prior to the first day of the Navy Wide Advancement Exam Cycle is the responsibility of whom?

The responsibility for ensuring that the PMA (Performance Mark Average) calculations are completed prior to the first day of the Navy Wide Advancement Exam Cycle falls to the Educational Services Officer. This officer is traditionally tasked with overseeing educational programs, including the management of advancement processes. The PMA is a critical factor in evaluating a sailor's eligibility for advancement, making it vital for the Educational Services Officer to ensure that these calculations are accurate and completed on time.

Given that the advancement exam is a significant milestone in a sailor's career, it is essential for the Educational Services Officer to ensure that all necessary data is processed and reported correctly. Other personnel, while they may play roles in the advancement process, typically do not manage the specific task of calculating the PMA, which requires detailed knowledge of individual performance evaluations and the guidelines set forth for advancement. This specialization makes the Educational Services Officer the most appropriate individual for this responsibility.