Additional Qualifications Designations (AQDs)
About AQDs
The Navy Subspecialty System is a manpower and personnel classification system that establishes the criteria and procedures for identifying officer (Unrestricted Line, Restricted Line, and Staff Corps) requirements for advanced education, training, and experience in a variety of disciplines, as well as identifying the officers who possess these skills and knowledge. Part of that system is keeping track of "AQDs," which are sort of like Navy merit badges that nobody sees except the detailer and the promotion board. Below you'll find information to help buff up your record.
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Subspecialty System Code Instruction
Manual_1_83_PTB_SSP_Apr23.pdfGlobal Health Engagement
This is a great AQD to get if you wish to show your involvement and interest in the Navy's Global Health Engagement operations. The application is long, but many RAMs have adequate experience between their operational tours, RAM training, and MPH coursework to make a good case for being awarded this AQD.
GHS AQD and Program Info Packet_20200728.pdfEnclosure 2_Global Health Specialist AQD and Program Application Form.pdfAQD Templates
You can use these templates as a starting point for your request. Once you meet the requirements for the AQD forward this memo to your detailer.
Aviation Medicine General Flight Officer (6AB)
AQD Template Request Flight Surgeon.docxAviation Safety Officer (ASO) Course Graduate (DZQ)
AQD Template Request ASO School.docxAcknowledgement
Contributor: J.S.