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Purpose.

This instruction describes the training program for Engineering Duty Officers (EDs) and the Engineering Duty Qualification Program (EDQP). The provisions of this revision are mandatory for all EDs commencing Experience Tours on or after 1 November 2005. EDs commencing Experience Tours prior to 1 November 2005 may continue to qualify using the provisions of the previous revision to this instruction or, with the express written consent of their Certifying Officer, apply in their entirety, the provisions of this revision.

Applicability.

This instruction applies to all active duty Engineering Duty Officers who enter the community via the lateral transfer or ED option process with the exception of those in the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program who shall be governed by the provisions of reference (c). The provisions of this instruction also govern the small numbers of officers who enter the Community through direct commissioning however, they will normally qualify during their second ED tour. Exceptions to this policy must be approved by the EDQB.