Professional Apprenticeship Career Track Sailors are categorized by which paygrades?

The Professional Apprenticeship Career Track (PACT) program is designed to provide Sailors with the opportunity to gain experience and training in various fields while still in the early stages of their naval careers. Sailors in the PACT program are typically in the lower pay grades, specifically E-1 to E-3. This classification allows these individuals to explore different career paths before committing to a specific rating or specialty, as they are still undergoing training and gaining the necessary skills to advance in the Navy. By categorizing PACT Sailors within these paygrades, the Navy can effectively manage and mentor those who are at the beginning of their military career, ensuring they receive the appropriate guidance and opportunities for development. The other paygrade groups do not reflect the aim and objectives of PACT, which focuses on early-career Sailors.