DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF OF NAVAL OPERATIONS
2000
NAVY PENTAGON
W
ASHINGTON, DC 20350-2000
OPNAVINST 1414.4E
N093
20 Oct 2021
OPNAV INSTRUCTION 1414.4E
From: Chief of Naval Operations
Subj: ENLISTED FLEET MARINE FORCE WARFARE SPECIALIST QUALIFICATION
PROGRAM
Ref: (a) SECNAVINST 1650.1J
(b) OPNAVINST 1414.9B
(c) NAVEDTRA 43100-1M
(d) NAVEDTRA 43100-2I
(e) OPNAVINST 3500.34G
(f) NAVPERS 155600D
(g) OPNAVINST 6110.1J
1. Purpose. To issue the requirements for qualification or requalification and designation of
enlisted personnel as Fleet Marine Force (FMF) enlisted warfare specialists, as directed by
reference (a). The significant changes to this revision include:
a. Updates to command master chief (CMDCM), Marine Forces Command
(MARFORCOM) Marine Forces Pacific (MARFORPAC), Marine Forces Reserve
(MARFORRES), FMF enlisted warfare specialists program managers and command unit
coordinators responsibilities; and
b. Updates to administrative procedures for enrollment, qualification, requalification,
disenrollment, designation and extension waivers.
2. Cancellation. OPNAVINST 1414.4D.
3. Scope and Applicability. This instruction applies to all permanently assigned Navy enlisted
personnel. This includes all Active component and Reserve component, to include both Full-
Time support (FTS) and Selected Reserve (SELRES) Navy personnel serving throughout the
FMF.
4. Discussion. Attaining the FMF enlisted warfare specialist designation signifies that a Sailor
has achieved a level of excellence and proficiency while serving in FMF warfare operations.
The insignia signifies that a Sailor is operationally competent and has acquired additional general
knowledge that enhances his or her understanding of U.S. Marine Corps (USMC) doctrine,
mission effectiveness, warfighting and command survivability. Sailors who wear the FMF
insignia stand out as significant contributors to the USMC mission. Qualification may only be
