A C-WAY-REEN application automatically generates what minimum number of months from a member's SEAOS or PRD?

The C-WAY-REEN application, which stands for Career Waypoints-Responsive Enlisted Advancement to do with retaining sailors in their current sea duty or transitioning to shore duty, generates a minimum of 15 months from a member's Selected Enlisted Advancement Opportunity System (SEAOS) or Projected Rotation Date (PRD). This timeframe allows for sufficient planning for career development and ensures that members have adequate time to fulfill their service obligations while allowing the Navy to manage personnel effectively.

The 15-month mark is critical as it aligns with the Navy's personnel policies, aiming to balance operational readiness with individual career progressions and stability for service members and their families. By setting this minimum threshold, the program seeks to foster a more predictable career path and facilitate the management of personnel needs across different commands and assignments. Thus, members can be better prepared for their next assignment, whether it is continuing on sea duty or transitioning to shore duty within the Navy.