Electronic Training Jacket now available for afloat reservists
12/4/2009
by Ed Barker
PENSACOLA, Fla. (NNS) -- The November 2009 update for the Navy Training Management and Planning System (NTMPS) data warehouse and associated applications includes increased access for Reservists – including afloat access to Electronic Training Jackets (ETJs).

NTMPS is a comprehensive information management system that integrates numerous databases throughout the Navy into a data warehouse. It provides a convenient, one-stop shopping alternative for Sailors and supervisors looking for information on manpower, personnel and training issues.

The ETJ is a Web-based tool within NTMPS that allows active duty and Reserve Sailors the ability to view and print documented information on individual training, education and accomplishments from a single source. This includes formal training and education accomplishments, advancement status, qualifications, certifications, history of assignments, awards data, and more. ETJs can be accessed from any computer equipped with a major commercial browser with 128-bit encryption security.

"This update provides more capability for Reserve Sailors serving on afloat units," said Julie Whitley, NTMPS program manager. "Before this current update, Reserve members could only access and review their ETJs from shore-based computers, which could be a significant concern for afloat Reservists preparing for advancement exams."

"The ETJ is a comprehensive source for education and training information," added Whitley. "It compiles data from a host of different sources and includes college degree and course data, service schools, College Level Entry Program (CLEP) exams, military courses (which may also provide American Council on Education or ACE credits), language skills, additional qualification designations (AQDs), and completed Corporate Enterprise and Training Activity Resource System (CeTARS) training information."

Updating the ETJ to reflect current training and education information is facilitated through the "Problems with your data?" hyperlink in the lower portion of the screen on the ETJ Web site. After clicking on the link, a pop-up screen appears listing the procedures and points of contact for updating information.

"I strongly encourage all Sailors to review their ETJ and personnel records thoroughly and on a regular basis," said Navy Career Counselor Master Chief (SW/SCW/AW) Tod Shuls, Force Retention program manager for the Naval Education and Training Command. "As a Sailor comes up for advancement, it's extremely important to make sure all documentation is in the right place at the right time – finding out too late that your record's missing necessary quals or courses can ruin your day."

For more information or updates, the NTMPS ETJ Web application can be accessed at: https://www.ntmpsetj.navy.mil. Access is controlled via Common Access Card and is available via the Internet through Navy Knowledge Online (NKO) at https://www.nko.navy.mil or at sea, via the Distance Support Sharepoint Portal home page by clicking on the Navy Career Tools hyperlink and then Navy Knowledge Online at Sea.

For more information on the Naval Education and Training Command, visit https://www.netc.navy.mil/.