2007-06-11 10:20:45 · 12 answers · asked by dave 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
Are you enlisted already? If you are, then talk to an on-site navy recruiter where you are stationed. If you are at sea, wait till you get to your home port. If you are not enlisted but are considering a career in the navy, go to the nearest recruiter (Look in the phone book under Military) and explain what you want to do. If you are smart enough and can pass the tests, etc., and REALLY want a career, send an e-mail to your congressman and ask for an appointment to Annapolis (The navy's answer to West Point). When I wanted to become an officer (I was enlisted in the Air Force) I took the Air Force Officer's Candidate School (OCS) test. It is a tough test (Of the eleven who took it, one other guy, and I, passed.) If you have your H.S. Diploma, going the enlisted way is probably your best bet. If you have some college, try the campus ROTC if there is one at your school (If you pass the requirements for ROTC through college, you can get a commission in any branch of the military, not just the army)
To be a naval officer is a worthy goal. Good Luck.
2007-06-11 10:37:11 · answer #1 · answered by Histbuff 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Navy requires a minimum of a bachelor's degree to become an officer, not an associate's 2 year degree. The Navy did away with the Warrent Officer program that used to allow enlisted to become officers through that program. Now they have the super chief program and enlisted can't become officers with a 4 year degree
2007-06-11 10:37:54 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know the direct answer. But it is about more than education. What OCS does is see if you are a quick thinker and can make decisions under changing conditions. Even people who are good in school can't always think quickly on their feet as an officer needs to and is expected to. Being an officer is not an easy path.
2007-06-11 10:28:49 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
IF in a big war like WWII was AND extraordinarily brave leader, you COULD get battlefield promotions like Audie Murphy who enlisted and was among very few who became officers without college. Nowadays if determined enough, you could do online military credit for college while on assignment AND attend classes when stateside to get a degree/become a commissioned officer.
Easier if you already have sheepskin then join like John F****** Kerry who claimed he and troops were dispicable in Viet Nam.
2007-06-11 11:47:34 · answer #4 · answered by acct10132002 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Discuss this first with your division officer. He will send your request up the line through the personnel officer, the XO, and then to the captain. If they think you can do it, you will get all the help you need.
There are several programs. They can make you an LDO, a Warrant, or USN full fledged officer. If they think you are college material, you can go to a university with a NROTC program
2007-06-11 12:18:25 · answer #5 · answered by Polyhistor 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am a Yeoman. You will need a degree first off. After that you will need to submit a packet to be selected to OCS. The cleaner your PDR the better, remember you are competing with all the others trying to go this route. From there it's all administration.
2007-06-11 10:31:03 · answer #6 · answered by blartholemew 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there are many officer programs. best is STA-21 if you havent got a degree yet. if you have, you can put in a package for OCS. go to you your Career Counselors Office and they will hook you up with everything you need to know.
2007-06-11 10:25:40 · answer #7 · answered by Drew 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are several programs in place to for enlisted commissioning. Seaman to Admiral comes to mind. Talk to your chief or yeoman about it.
2007-06-11 10:24:55 · answer #8 · answered by Schmorgen 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Go to college and get a 4 yr degree.
2007-06-11 10:24:04 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Enroll in OCS
2007-06-11 10:24:58 · answer #10 · answered by Troy D 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋