Navy SkillBridge Update

On 3 March 2023, the Navy released NAVADMIN 064/23 that contains updated SkillBridge participation requirements. These changes institute significant restrictions on SkillBridge participation. A summary of the requirements are as follows:

Any Sailor or Officer must register and apply for SkillBridge approval via https://myeducation.netc.navy.mil. This site can be accessed using a CAC or DEERS Information (DoD EDI or SSN).

The maximum time one can participate in SkillBridge prior to separation is limited by paygrade as follows:

E1 – E5 180 Days

E6 – O4 120 Days

O5 – O10 90 Days

O5 and above are not permitted to participate in SkillBridge if their billet would be gapped. Additionally, OPNAV N13 approval is required.

Any Officer seeking to participate in SkillBridge must have completed their minimum service requirement for commissioning and if they accepted a retention bonus, the period of the service obligation must be complete.

Any member who received service-funded education (including Tuition Assistance), is not permitted to begin a SkillBridge opportunity until all obligated service for that education is complete.