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Education Framework

Tiered Learning System

TLS moves the force from episodic fixes to continuous learning loops, risk awareness, and sustained improvement.

TLS Components

Learning Structure

Use this page to explain how Education formalizes learning, problem solving, risk awareness, and improvement across the force.

Structure

Horizontal and Vertical Learning

TLS enables commands and communities to identify problems, manage risk, share learning, and institutionalize improvement across echelons.

Risk

Standardized Risk Registry

Supports more informed risk decisions and gives governance forums a structured way to elevate barriers.

Data

FIO Dashboard

Tracks progress, outcomes, and lessons learned across the TLS.

Governance

Navy Performance Improvement Instruction

Codifies structure and requirements for Navy Performance Improvement, primarily TLS and FIOs.

2026 - 2027

Year-Ahead TLS Work

Mature TLS

Include components that support learning through research or institutionalize learning across DOTMLPF.

Governance Structure

Coordinate with Enforcement to elevate risks and barriers and learn across communities through assessments.

Human Capital Plan

Develop FIO human capital planning, talent pipeline, education opportunities, and billet coding considerations.

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