NAVAL OFFICER
Company: Navy
Location: Thorsby
Posted on: October 19, 2024
Job Description:
ABOUTAmerica's Navy has the most modern, advanced fleet of ships
in the entire world. Surface Warfare Officers (SWOs) are trained
extensively to maintain and operate these ships, their crews and
their systems. Providing direction. Leading by example.Surface
Warfare Officers form the backbone of Fleet leadership. In this
role, you will have the opportunity to excel as a leader. You could
serve as Commanding Officer over an elite crew and be an authority
in every aspect of your Navy assignments. Doing any or all of the
following:
- Directing personnel operations aboard Navy vessels, such as
aircraft carriers, cruisers, destroyers, amphibious warfare ships,
mine warfare ships and frigates
- Managing shipboard vertical launch systems
- Using computer displays and advanced technology in battle and
ship defense
- Providing support to Navy expeditionary forces, Theater Air
Missile operations, anti-submarine warfare, surface-to-air warfare,
and support and supply missionsRESPONSIBILITIESSurface Warfare
Officers are involved in virtually every aspect of Navy missions.
As a SWO, you may be in charge of any number of shipboard
operations and activities while at sea, working with or within any
of these specialized forces:Aircraft Carrier Forces: Provide and
coordinate air, submarine and surface ship defense for aircraft
carriersCruiser-Destroyer Forces: Provide ship attack and defensive
measures with a wide array of missile and fire power capabilities,
providing anti-air, -submarine and -surface warfare
supportAmphibious Forces: Embark and transport vehicles, equipment
and personnel for amphibious assault operationsCombat-Logistics
Forces: Provide combatant ships with fuel, ammunition, food and
supplies, and provide repair, maintenance and rescue capabilities
through Fleet Support ShipsMine Warfare Forces: Detect, identify
and neutralize threats from hostile use of maritime minesYou may
also be interested in becoming a Surface Warfare Officer within the
prestigious Navy Nuclear community, where you will have the
opportunity to work on some of the world's most powerful
nuclear-powered submarines and aircraft carriers.WORK ENVIRONMENTAs
a Surface Warfare Officer, you will work at sea and on shore, in a
variety of environments. Sea duty could place you aboard ships
within the fleet. Shore duty may involve a tour of duty at the
Pentagon; a student assignment at the Naval Postgraduate School in
Monterey, Calif.; or command and management positions at shore
bases and stations around the world.TRAINING & ADVANCEMENTUnless
they have already been commissioned through the Naval Academy or
ROTC, those pursuing a Surface Warfare Officer position are
required to attend Officer Candidate School (OCS) in Newport, R.I.
Newly commissioned SWOs can expect an advanced training process
that includes comprehensive training at sea and ashore.Newly
commissioned Surface Warfare Officers will be assigned to a surface
ship, leading a team of Sailors responsible for a component of the
ship - anything from electronics to weapons to engineering systems.
In this setting, Officers are working toward full Surface Warfare
qualification.After completing these initial sea tours, Surface
Warfare Officers may be selected to serve on high-level staffs,
commands or strategic projects, or they may be selected to work in
recruitment. Promotion opportunities are regularly available but
competitive and based on performance. It's also important to note
that specialized training received and work experience gained in
the course of service can lead to valuable credentialing and
occupational opportunities in related fields. The ultimate goal for
many: to one day command their own ship.EDUCATION
OPPORTUNITIESBeyond professional credentials and certifications,
Surface Warfare Officers can advance their education by:
- Pursuing opportunities at institutions such as Naval
Postgraduate School (NPS) or Navy War College (NWC)
- Completing Joint Professional Military Education (JPME) at one
of the various service collegesQUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTSA
four-year degree from an accredited U.S. college or university is
required to become a Surface Warfare Officer. There are different
ways to become a SWO. If you're a high school student or an
undergraduate, you can enter through the Naval Reserve Officers
Training Corps (NROTC) or through the U.S. Naval Academy. Those
already having a degree attend Officer Candidate School (OCS), a
12-week Navy school in Newport, R.I.To be an eligible candidate,
you must:
- Be a U.S. citizen
- Be at least 19 years of age and no older than 29 at the time of
commissioning
- Meet the Navy's physical standardsGeneral qualifications may
vary depending upon whether you're currently serving, whether
you've served before or whether you've never served before.
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