What path should a senior in high school take with a goal of commanding a ship in the US Navy? Please include college degree, any program like NROTC, what rank he would have to get to, ect..
2007-10-31 12:05:41 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Military
Ship's COs are SWO's.. Surface Warfare Officers. College Degree, being offered a Commission, and then just slogging away for 15 years or so. Most COs are O5 at the earliest.
Going ROTC is a great way, as their sole purpose in life is to produce SWOs(and Aviators)
2007-10-31 15:38:37 · answer #1 · answered by Mrsjvb 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd recommend a degree in engineering and attending the Naval Academy. Participating in NROTC is always a plus and as far as rank, go as high as you can go.
2007-10-31 20:12:13 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Graduating from the Naval Academy with some sort of an engineering degree.
Once you become an officer always try to take the difficult assignments. Especially if they are at sea.
2007-10-31 22:23:03 · answer #3 · answered by mmchad 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have to become an Unrestricted Line Officer. You will best accomplish this via Navy ROTC or by graduating from the Naval Academy.
2007-10-31 20:07:01 · answer #4 · answered by Yak Rider 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i dont think having an associates degree in criminal justice and being an mp in the Marine Corps will help u command a Navy ship
2007-10-31 19:12:41 · answer #5 · answered by Devil Doc 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋