DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY
OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY
1000 NAVY PENTAGON
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20350-1000
SECNAVINST 1560.4B
ASN (M&RA)
18 Oct 18
SECNAV INSTRUCTION 1560.4B
From: Secretary of the Navy
Subj: DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY VOLUNTARY EDUCATION PROGRAMS
Ref: (a) DoD Directive 1322.08E of 3 January 2005
(b) DoD Instruction 1322.25 of 7 July 2014
(c) 10 U.S.C. §2005
(d) 10 U.S.C. §2007
(e) SECNAVINST 5200.35F
Encl: (1) Definitions
1. Purpose. To assign responsibility for Navy and Marine Corps
Voluntary Education (VOLED) programs, per references (a) and
(b). This instruction has been administratively revised and
should be reviewed in its entirety. VOLED enables Sailors and
Marines to further their education by completing a high school
diploma or its equivalent, upgrading basic academic skills, and
achieving a technical certificate or college degree.
2. Cancellation. SECNAVINST 1560.4A.
3. Definitions. Special terms used in this instruction are
defined in enclosure (1).
4. Applicability. This instruction applies to the Office of
the Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV), the Chief of Naval
Operations (CNO), the Commandant of the Marine Corps (CMC), and
all U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps installations, commands,
activities, field offices, and all other organizational entities
within the Department of the Navy (DON).
5. Policy. By helping Sailors and Marines continue their
education, the DON will enhance the career potential and
personal growth of members, support recruitment, retention and
readiness of quality personnel, strengthen job performance, and
promote a culture of continuous learning. In support of these
purposes:
