The document discusses two voluntary early out programs for sailors, the Enlisted Early Career Transition Program (ECTP) and the Enlisted Early Transition Program (EETP), explaining that ECTP requires a reserve obligation commitment while EETP allows for a final separation from the Navy, and it encourages sailors to discuss the programs with career counselors to determine the best option.

1. May 2011
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FLTCM(SW/AW/SCW) Scott Benning
Enlisted Early Career Transition (ECTP) and Enlisted Early Transition (EETP) Programs
There are currently two voluntary early out programs in effect. The Enlisted Early Career Transition Program
(ECTP) NAVADMIN 088/11, and the Enlisted Early Transition Program (EETP) NAVADMIN 142/11. These
programs are similar only in that both programs allow a Sailor to leave active duty prior to their End of Active
Obligated Service (EAOS), however, they serve two completely different purposes.
Enlisted Early Transition Program (EETP) NAVADMIN 142/11
• Separation under this program may be no greater than 24 months prior to End of Active Obligated Service
(EAOS) or EAOS as extended.
• Does not require a Reserve obligation requirement.
• Separating under EETP is a final separation from the Navy.
• All separations must be effected no later than 15 September 2013.
• Commanding Officers maintain final disapproval authority under this program.
• All early separations requests will not be approved.
• See NAVADMIN 142/11 for more information.
Enlisted Career Transition Program (ECTP), NAVADMIN 088/11
• Separation under this program 3 to 15 months prior to desired transition date. (Not EAOS driven)
• Mandatory Reserve obligation in the Selected Reserves (SELRES).
• Will incur mandatory drilling reserve obligation equal to the remaining active portion of current contract.
• Information on Navy Reserve Benefits can be found at www.navyreserve.com
• See NAVADMIN 088/11 for more information.
Things you need to know:
Know your options and the benefits of each.
 Discuss these programs with your Command Career Counselor; one early out program may be better
suited for you and your family than the other.
Did you know? SELRES Benefits
• Joining the SELRES continues your Navy service and • Mobilization Deferment for two years.
offers fantastic benefits. • Affiliation Bonus. See current SELRES
• You can earn a Reserve Retirement by completing 20 enlistment/affiliation bonus NAVADMIN.
total (active and reserve) qualifying years. • TRICARE low cost medical and dental coverage,
• You can continue to compete for advancement. member and family. Visit www.tricare.mil/reserve.
• You can volunteer for active duty operational support • Flexible drill opportunities.
(ADOS) such as Active Duty for Special Work • Commissary and Exchange privileges
(ADSW) or Active Duty for Training (ADT); • SGLI
Mobilization orders, or Individual Augmentee • Montgomery GI Bill-Selected Reserve
(IA)orders.