The Exceptional Family Member (EFM) Program does NOT preclude members from which Navy requirement?

The Exceptional Family Member (EFM) Program is designed to support service members who have dependents with special medical or educational needs. However, its primary focus is to ensure that necessary medical and educational services are available to these family members, specifically when the service member is assigned to a duty station.

Normal sea/shore rotation is a standard expectation for Navy personnel, meaning that despite the considerations of the EFM program, service members will still be subject to regular rotation between sea duty and shore duty assignments. This structure is essential for maintaining operational readiness and ensuring that all personnel are rotated effectively to balance service commitments.

The other requirements, such as permanent change of station moves, weekend duty assignments, and special assignments abroad, may be influenced by the EFM status, as the well-being of family members can factor into decisions about deployment and assignment locations. However, the sea/shore rotation remains unaffected by an individual's EFM status, reiterating the structured flow of personnel in the Navy’s operational framework.