DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF OF NAVAL OPERATIONS
2000
NAVY PENTAGON
W
ASHINGTON, DC 20350-2000
OPNAVINST 1520.37B
N15
26 FEB 2013
OPNAV INSTRUCTION 1520.37B
From: Chief of Naval Operations
Subj: GRADUATE EDUCATION VOUCHER PROGRAM
Ref: (a) 10 U.S.C. §2007
(b) OPNAVINST 1560.9A
(c) OPNAVINST 1520.23B
(d) DoD Instruction 1322.10 of 29 April 2008
(e) 10 U.S.C. §2005
Encl: (1) Sample GEV Request Letter
(2) Sample Curriculum Approval Request Letter
(3) GEV Process Flow Chart
1. Purpose. To provide policy, information, and procedural
guidance for the Graduate Education Voucher (GEV) Program, per
references (a) through (e).
2. Cancellation. OPNAVINST 1520.37A.
3. Discussion. The GEV Program provides opportunity for
selected unrestricted line (URL) officers assigned to shore duty
to attain Navy-relevant graduate education in prescribed areas
of study during off-duty hours. The program enables URL
officers, whose career paths may not provide adequate
opportunity for resident education, to participate in
traditional and distance learning education programs that
enhance performance of required duties and responsibilities,
especially in subspecialty assignments. GEV is designed for
off-duty educational opportunities in conjunction with shore
duty assignments (to avoid impact on operational experiences) to
supplement the Graduate Education Quota Plan published by the
Deputy Chief of Naval Operations (Manpower, Personnel, Training
and Education) (CNO (N1)).
