DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF OF NAVAL OPERATIONS
2000
NAVY PENTAGON
W
ASHINGTON DC 20350-2000
OPNAVINST 1500.77A
N12
7 Apr 2017
OPNAV INSTRUCTION 1500.77A
From: Chief of Naval Operations
Subj: LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT ROADMAP FOR ENLISTED SAILORS
1. Purpose. To establish policy for the development, utilization and maintenance of the
Learning and Development Roadmaps (LaDR) for enlisted Sailors. This instruction is being
reissued with a new date, updated version and signature authority to meet Chief of Naval
Operation’s (CNO) age requirement for Office of the Chief of Naval Operations instructions.
2. Cancellation. OPNAVINST 1500.77.
3. Background. Navy total force strategic vision addresses the need to anticipate Navy
warfighting needs; identify associated personnel capabilities; and recruit, develop, manage, and
deploy Sailors in an agile and cost-effective manner. The LaDRs support this vision and provide
a tool Sailors can use as they seek to accomplish both professional and personal goals in their
Navy careers. LaDRs are valuable tools for counseling and must be used as leaders’ guides for
the development of the Navy’s Sailors.
4. Scope. The LaDRs for enlisted Sailors support all enlisted Active and Reserve Component
military members and are a valuable tool for recruiting, advancement, and retention.
5. Policy
a. The LaDRa are a comprehensive career guide for enlisted personnel that lists learning
and development objectives, and milestones for the completion of these objectives, by paygrade
and rating.
b. LaDRs will be used to:
(1) align required skills with individual career goals;
(2) aid recruiters and serve as an informational resource, giving applicants a guide for
success in their prospective rating;
(3) provide Sailors a well-defined path to advancement, complete with directions for
using required and recommended resources; and
(4) improve retention through career counseling and deck-plate leadership.
c. LaDRs will be reviewed annually and updated as required.
