COMDTINST 1040.4C
FEB 3 1999
(9) Be a graduate of the Chief Petty Officer or a DOD Senior Enlisted Academy.
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Application. Those desiring assignment as a Career Development Advisor will submit an
application package and a completed assignment data card, CG-3698A, to Commander,
(CGPC-epm-2) via their chain of command. Applicants must clearly indicate their desire to
be assigned as a Career Development Advisor. Application packages must contain:
(1) A letter requesting assignment to a Career Development Advisor position which should
include a statement of why the applicant requests assignment to a CDA billet, what
experience the applicant would bring to the position, and the applicant's view of the
responsibilities of the position.
(2) Commander/commanding officer endorsements must certify the candidate is fit to
assume the duties of a CDA. Prospective CDA's must:
(a) Be physically fit. Member must meet allowable weight standards.
(b) Possess effective communication abilities (oral and written).
(c) Have a sharp military appearance, demeanor, military bearing and meet all
health and physical requirements.
(d) Be a highly motivated role model.
(e) Have a strong overall potential to be successful as a CDA.
(3) Commander, (CGPC-epm-2) and the CDA program manager will screen application
packages to ensure applicant eligibility. Upon notification, assignments will be made
by CGPC-epm-2.
6. RESPONSIBILITY.
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Commandant (G-WTL), as program manager, shall ensure that relevant career-related
information is provided to each CDA.
b Area and district commanders, commanders of maintenance and logistics commands, unit
commanding officers and officers in charge shall ensure all enlisted personnel are made
aware of the Career Development Advisor program. Command support is essential to
achieving the ultimate goals of this program. Collateral duties assigned to CDA's should not
interfere with the need to travel to field units.
/s/ T.J. Barrett
Director of Reserve and Training
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