The Final Multiple Score (FMS) is a "Whole Person Concept" that considers multiple elements to ensure the most qualified Sailors are advanced.
Considers multiple factors to select the most qualified Sailors for advancement
Combines exam scores, performance marks, and additional qualification points
Run scenarios to prepare for upcoming advancement cycles
Calculate your Final Multiple Score for Navy advancement
E4 advancement is no longer determined by Final Multiple Score, as directed by NAVADMIN 168/23.
For E5/6, advancement opportunity is based on quotas vacancies at the next-higher paygrade in your rating or billet based advancement. Some rates have limited quotas; therefore, the Navy advances the most qualified Sailors using the FMS Whole Person Concept.
Select an element name to view the choices/constraints for that element. If you want to learn more about calculating your final multiple score, press the help button on each of the parameters to find out more about them.
Score Range: 20.00 - 169.00
Paygrade: E5
Cycle: 267 - Mar 2025
Max 10 points for E5
Limited to 3 previous advancement cycles
| Factor | Computation | Max Points | Max Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| PMA | (PMA*80) - 256 | 64 | 38% |
| Standard Score | Exam standard score | 80 | 47% |
| Awards | Per BUPERSINST 1430.16G | 10 | 6% |
| PNA | Points for top 25% (last 3 cycles) | 9 | 6% |
| SIPG | SIPG/5 | 2 | 1% |
| Education | 2 pts (AA/AS), 4 pts (BA/BS+) | 4 | 2% |
| TOTAL | 169 | 100% |
How well you perform at your job and as a Sailor
Serves as an objective metric that measures rating knowledge
Points for your accomplishments in your job and as a Sailor
Points for service in a Congressionally Designated Combat Zone
Credit for high scores in previous cycles with low quotas
Time in your current paygrade, reflecting job experience
Points for self-improvement through education and degrees
For those who are E7 Chief Petty Officer board eligible, FMS elements are:
How well you perform at your job and as a Sailor
Serves as an objective metric that measures rating knowledge
The Final Multiple Score (FMS) is a "Whole Person Concept" approach that considers a number of elements to ensure the most qualified Sailors are advanced. This application is designed to provide you with information on each of the FMS elements. You will have the opportunity to enter data to help understand "what-if" scenarios for upcoming FMS calculations and advancement opportunities.