Navy asks Congress for more authority to sidestep ‘up-or-out’ personnel system




Federal Drive with Tom Temin show

Summary: The Navy wants more of its sailors to earn advanced educational degrees. But based on personnel rules in place right now, taking a break from military service to attend school can have seriously negative career implications. As Federal News Radio’s Jared Serbu reported on Federal Drive with Tom Temin, the service is asking Congress to help change that.