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NAVY SURFACE WARFARE OFFICER

U.S. Navy
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America’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 and leading by example. As the backbone of fleet leadership, you have the opportunity to use your skills on ships throughout the fleet. A career as a SWO could eventually lead you to becoming a Commanding Officer of a Navy Warship.

As a SWO, you could do any of the following:

  • Directing personnel operations aboard Navy vessels, such as aircraft carriers, cruisers, destroyers, and amphibious warfare ships
  • Managing shipboard vertical launch systems and weapons systems
  • Managing air, surface, and sub-surface battle space in support of carrier strike group operations
  • Providing support to Navy expeditionary forces, Theater Air Missile operations, anti-submarine warfare, surface-to-air warfare, and support and supply missions

BENEFITS & EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES

 

Our people are our most valuable assets, so we care for them well. With world-class training, opportunity to pay for college and advanced degrees, access to the best health care in the country, retirement plans, tax incentives, and more perks than you could have imagined, Navy active-duty benefits are the most competitive out there.

•      Free Graduate Education through Post 9/11 GI Bill

•      Opportunities to travel the world

•      30 days of paid vacation time each year

•      Competitive and pay and bonuses

•      Automatic Promotions based on ability and performance

•      Comprehensive medical and dental care at no cost to sailor

•      Low-cost childcare services

•      Excellent retirement benefits including Blended Retirement System/Pension and 5% 401K Government matching contribution

•      Food allowances

•      A housing allowance to live off-base. Amount varies depending on your ship's home city.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

To be an eligible candidate, you must be:

•      A U.S. Citizen

•      19-29 years old

•      Have obtained a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution

•      Prior Service Navy and other branches of service are welcome to apply

Makeup of a competitive candidate:

•      GPA > 2.8, preferably in preferably in mathematics, engineering, physics, chemistry or other technical areas, but all areas are welcome

•      Physical fitness

•      Extra-curricular activities

•      Community involvement

•      Outstanding character

•      Great leadership potential

•      Excellent communication skills