scope:

a. This instruction applies to Navy and Marine Corps officers and enlisted personnel (active and reserve forces) and civilians (to include non-appropriated fund (NAF) civilians), who are members of the core Cyberspace/IT WF as defined in enclosure (2).

b. This instruction also applies to personnel designated as a part of the Cybersecurity/Information Assurance (IA) workforce and requiring IA commercial certifications in accordance with references (h) through (l).

Purpose

a. To establish policy and procedures for Department of the Navy (DON) Cyberspace/Information Technology (IT) Workforce (WF) professional development through a Continuous Learning Program (CLP) under references (a) through (q). The DON Cyberspace/IT CLP is structured to support the continuing professional development of the Cyberspace/IT WF throughout their careers. The CLP will include education, training, certification and other activities that support the sustainment and continued improvement of the capabilities of the DON Cyberspace/IT WF.