About the Course

USNSEA provides an innovative blended curriculum that is ideal for E-8 personnel who desire to progress to the next level of the Enlisted Leadership Continuum and further their professional leadership development.

Successful graduation from this academy satisfies the CPOACAD requirements for advancement eligibility to E-8 if the member does not have CPO Academy and the SELC requirement if they have already met the CPO Academy requirement.

Training Objectives

This training provides a unique, quality, professional military education (PME) in a joint environment that develops stronger leaders by preparing them to fulfill their expanded and ever widening roles in the areas of leadership and management and significantly contributes to Senior Enlisted Leader development and motivation. SEA’s academic programming provides senior enlisted personnel with a solid understanding of national security strategy, joint force operations, and leadership skills. Coursework focuses on communications, management, ethics, and mission accomplishment in a global environment.

Prerequisites

• Be an active-duty Senior Chief Petty Officer or an E-7 who is above the cut for E-8.
• Have outstanding performance documented (EERs) in Direct Access (DA).
• Be an excellent representative of the U.S. Coast Guard and present a sharp, trim, and fit military appearance.
• Be in compliance with Coast Guard weight/body composition standards.
• Be able to pass the Boat Crew Fitness Test.
• Be fit for full duty and able to participate in the USN’s fitness program. 
• If selected, must complete Enlisted Joint Professional Military Education EJPME II. (Under Course Catalog tab Select EJPME from Course Prefix of JKO)

Submission Deadline & Guidance

• Nominations for FY27 are due to FC-LDR by September 15, 2026 (Email directly to Program Manager).
• Nominations are handled through the members first Gold Badge; ask your Silver/Gold badge about the local nomination process and requirements.
• Preferred candidate is a member above the cut for E-8 from the 2025 SWE who has not had CPO Academy.

*If we do not fill all seats, or more quotas become available, we will send a follow-on email to the badge network requesting more nominations.

Convening Dates 

Resources

• Get the USNSEA Website and Student Guide here>>
• Get the USN Fitness Information Guide here >> 

Program Manager

MCPO Joe Hoff, Joseph.R.Hoff@uscg.mil

For More Information

Contact Program Manager MCPO Joe Hoff

CG Liaison/Instructor: SCPO Robin Scott at Robin.C.Scott@uscg.mil