DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF OF NAVAL OPERATIONS
2000 NAVY PENTAGON
WASHINGTON, DC 20350-2000
OPNAVINST 5351.2B
N13M
26 Apr 2021
OPNAV INSTRUCTION 5351.2B
From: Chief of Naval Operations
Subj: NAVY ENLISTED LEADER DEVELOPMENT CONTINUUM
Ref: (a) DoD Directive 1322.18 of 3 October 2019
(b) BUPERSINST 1430.16G
(c) Navy Leader Development Framework version 3.0 of May 2019
(d) CNO WASHINGTON DC 071809Z Aug 19 (NAVADMIN 185/19)
Encl: (1) Specific Command and Staff Assigned Responsibilities
(2) Navy Enlisted Leader Development Continuum
(3) Professional Development
1. Purpose. To assign responsibility for Navy-wide Enlisted Leader Development (ELD)
training and education in support of references (a) through (d). This revision updates
responsibilities in enclosure (1) to reflect leadership development changes, updates the courses
listed in enclosure (2) and creates a new enclosure (3) to provide self-study professional
development courses. This instruction is a complete revision and should be reviewed in its
entirety.
2. Cancellation. OPNAVINST 5351.2A.
3. Background
a. The Navy’s ELD program was established in 1990. Reference (a) directs each military
Service to establish and conduct training programs for their personnel. Reference (b) is the
Advancement Manual for Enlisted Personnel of the U.S. Navy and U.S. Navy Reserve.
Reference (c) is the Navy Leader Development Framework (NLDF) version 3.0. The NLDF
supports the Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Navigation Plan through the focused
development of every Sailor’s competence, character and connections. Reference (d) announces
the rollout of the new ELD Continuum and cancels the legacy Petty Officer Indoctrination
Courses.
b. Leadership is the cornerstone of the Navy and the key to continued success. Strong
leadership at all levels is required for mission readiness and accomplishment. The Navy needs
well-led, highly motivated Sailors who demonstrate operational excellence, strong character and
resilience. Leaders and the Sailors in their charge must embrace their responsibilities and ensure
subordinates' personal and professional development is a top priority.
