Pentagon Renews Naval Education Advisory Board
Published Date: 6/15/2026
Notice
Summary
The Department of Defense is renewing the Education for Seapower Advisory Board to keep advising on how to strengthen naval education and training. This group will keep working with a budget of about $828,000 a year, covering staff, travel, and meetings. The renewal keeps things rolling smoothly with no pay for members, and it’s set to continue helping the Navy stay sharp and ready.
Analyzed Economic Effects
4 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 1 costs, 1 mixed.
Renewal Protects Institutional Accreditation
The notice states that without the E4SAB, the NCC, NPS, and NWC risk loss of civilian accreditation, which would threaten recruiting, retention, and graduates' credibility across the Department of War. Renewing the E4SAB helps maintain the independent board function required by accrediting bodies (MSCHE, WSCUC, NECHE).
Renewal Keeps Advisory Board Working
The Department of Defense renewed the Education for Seapower Advisory Board (E4SAB) to keep advising on naval education and training for institutions like the Naval Community College (NCC), the Naval Postgraduate School (NPS), and the Naval War College (NWC). The board will continue to give advice on curricula, accreditation, facilities, and management.
Annual Cost to Support E4SAB
The Department of Defense estimates annual operating costs to support the E4SAB at $827,693, which covers personnel, travel, meetings, and contract support. That total includes 3.00 full-time equivalent (FTE) personnel at $660,000, $9,680 in other federal internal costs, $50,000 estimated ex‑officio RGE support, and $108,013 in reimbursable travel and related costs.
Board Membership Terms and Reimbursements
The E4SAB will have no more than 15 members and includes 2 ex‑officio regular government employee (RGE) members. Members are not compensated for their services, but may receive travel and per diem reimbursement under 10 U.S.C. 173; reimbursable costs are estimated at $108,013.
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