What program encourages Sailors to transition from shore duty to sea duty for benefits like geographic stability?

The Voluntary Sea Duty Program is designed specifically to encourage Sailors to transition from shore duty to sea duty by providing benefits that promote geographic stability. This program addresses the needs of both the Navy and its personnel by offering incentives aimed at those who may be hesitant to make the move to sea duty due to the challenges associated with frequent relocations and deployments. By participating in this program, Sailors can obtain valuable experience at sea while also receiving certain benefits that make their transition smoother and more appealing, ultimately supporting the Navy’s operational requirements.

Other programs mentioned serve different purposes, such as managing tenure limits (High Year Tenure Program), focusing on overall career development (Career Development Program), or offering incentives for separation (Separation Incentive Program), but they do not specifically target the transition to sea duty with a focus on benefiting the personnel in terms of geographic stability.