ok, still a little confused. For the SEP program, it fairly unclear about whether you will earn a Masters degree or if this is more like taking classes for the sake of self improvement. Also, it says aviatiors should have reached their first flight gate before applying. "flight gate" ?????? Is that when your sea/deployment tour is over and you're up for a shore tour? Or is that the point when your contract is up for renewal (should you so choose)