US Navy – “Great job, screwed up advancement system.”

Pros

Serving in the US Navy provides a sense of patriotism and allows you to contribute to the defense of the greatest country in the world. The expirience and skills you gain through Naval Service are unique, yet highly transferable. The Navy still forges leaders that the private sector is eager to tap.

Cons

Advancement is based on timing. Pay is unrelated to job performance. Long deployments away from family can be very difficult.

Advice to Senior Management

Revise the Fitrep system to ensure the best talent is being retained and advanced.