In this episode we explain the Navy's personnel evaluation system and it's impact on career advancement. Issues with these evaluations have persisted for decades and the inability or unwillingness to change and modernize has real consequences.

Key points include:

• A 2022 Navy Post Graduate School report's findings that evaluations often reflect pre-determined rankings rather than actual performance.

We also propose changes to the Navy evaluation system - taking inspiration from other branches and the civilian world - which would improve objectivity and promote trust in the Navy eval process.

These critical issues not only affect individual career trajectories but also the overall culture within the Navy.