Path to Commissioning | How to Become a Navy Officer

An Officer in the Navy is a leader in the fleet. Your leadership path can take you soaring into the skies as an aviator, beneath the waves on a submarine or many places everywhere in between. Your career path is boundless like the sea. Find out how you can become an Officer today: bit.ly/2S7UQr1
There are several different paths toward becoming an Officer. You can commission through an Officer School once you have the required higher education or choose to enter through one of the scholarship options available.

[@howellwong11]

Got drafted in the Navy and treated so badly at boot camp (same with the others), that I said that the less people above me the better. I applied for OCS, made it and got my commission, all within 8 months. I served the required 36 months of active duty and 6 years in the Reserves. That was the end of my naval career. Circa 1950's.

[@miniatureben3558]

Better than that Go army ad

[@pervertricojoe8970]

But now the Navy has drag queen story time. Go woke, get broke.

[@timsommers5987]

Everytime they say surface they show guy with rifle like a seal .....surface is ships. Spec war is seal spec ops is eod swcc. Who wrote this?

[@lyndonlonzanida]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@uzer141]

Yo THATS WHAT IM SAYING - like stop lying! LOL They really tryna sell the Surface Warfare Officer position XD

[@colestockdale5616]

@Sayin wat Yo be quiet LOL!

[@colestockdale5616]

@Sayin wat I was being sarcastic, but yes, you are correct.

[@jacksew]

hey navy, does lasik disqualify you from wanting to become a helicopter pilot after college? graduating from a state university in a few months! i would really want to look into ocs after.

[@wonderfrog25]

Hey so if i get my degree in robotics and AI that would mean i could enlist to become an engineer and technically be a commissioned officer also

[@desserttree]

39 yr old with B.F.A. Could i still qualify?

[@user-ps5nq3bz4k]

Can I join officer Even I finished only 3 yrs in College? Or whats the Program from enlist to officer?

[@tyler7549]

I got my bachelor's in business Management, could that correlate decently into become an Officer?

[@americasnavy]

Hi there, thank you for reaching out. Yes, your degree will help you become an Officer! Feel free to send us a direct message on our Instagram account (@americasnavy) if you have any questions.

[@markostanisavljevic7011]

Hello! I have a Pedagogical Bachelor's degree but from Europe! I still haven’t transferred but I'm curious if l gonna have enough credits with the US regulations to become an officer. I would appreciate any response. Thank you.

[@evaleon6765]

Bachelors in neuroscience about to graduate in spring of 2024 want to go to PA school but also become an officer 🤔

[@bosmeroya]

Look into the HSCP Navy scholarship or the HPSP for any of the branches.

[@timothyphouthavong]

Hey there, I'm completing my Bachelors in Occupational Saftey, I'll be 31 or 32 when I finish. As a non prior, am I still eligible to apply for Navy OCS?

[@americasnavy]

For sure! As long as you have your Bachelor's Degree, you're eligible for OCS!

[@goodtalker]

1984...University of California....about 100 hours flying time....AOCS applicant...and a misguided women, a former girlfriend, saw the movie "An Officer and a Gentleman" and got off birth control. No more flying for me, no more AOCS, barely graduated the following year. My daughter is now 38 years old....don't fool around and don't let anyone get in the way of your goals.

[@alanamcmillian5810]

I just got my bachelor's in Graphic Design & Media Arts. Would i qualify for an officer?

[@Yo-ww8ph]

Wish they talked a little about STA-21

[@degenerateWA]

Are you active duty, SELRES, or FTS in th Navy?

[@Yo-ww8ph]

@@degenerateWA active

[@toberszn7112]

@@Yo-ww8ph yo dm me

[@catdog613]

@@toberszn7112 Do you have info on the STA-21 program?

[@deetalkspodcast780]

So with me graduating in 6 months, is there any way I can commission with my psychology bachelors?

[@americasnavy]

Hi there, it's possible! Feel free to send us a DM on our Instagram page (@americasnavy) and we can assist you.

[@rohenry9962]

Hey did you do it or currently in the process? I had a psych degree as well and I plan on commissioning.

[@ChevySuteja81]

👍👍👍👍

[@JonnyBoots2020]

Was prior Navy 10 years ago. Now I have my college degree can I apply for the Officer program ?

[@americasnavy]

Hi there, thank you for reaching out. The first step you should take is to reach out to your local recruiter. They would be happy to discuss next steps and provide the best insight as it pertains to you. You can find your local recruiter by clicking the link here: www.navy.com/local?activity=1280200 If you click on the link, you can also click on the "contact us" button at the top of the webpage. There, you will be able to choose to use the "live-chat" or "email us" buttons to get in contact with someone. If you would like to get an immediate response, you can call 1-800-USA-NAVY. Please let us know if you have any additional questions!

[@diegoavellanedamatteo9090]

Hello, my name is Diego and I am considering joining the Navy reserves as an officer. I have a PhD in biochemistry, currently working on my MBA, and I’ve been working in the biotech industry for the last 4 years. I’m also about to be 32. I am on a green card but I already filed for citizenship. Although I understand that I need to have my citizenship before trying to join, I am already trying to gather information so that, if God permits, I become a citizen, then I could start the process. thank you!

[@prestofungus8588]

Is there a certain degree that makes you more desirable to get into OCS? Just got through boot camp and am a reservist so that I can get my degree and then apply for OCS going active duty

[@joshuamuniz7747]

It all depends on your area of preference like medical or information. There’s a lot of fields for officers to go into so best advice is find your niche and research it then when you’re ready talk to an officer recruiter. Even if you’re 4yrs out from your degree at least you know what you should be shooting for.

[@fayazs7315]

In Rotc they love engineers

[@prestofungus8588]

@@joshuamuniz7747 i’d like to become a JAG but first i have to worry about having a better chance to become an officer so i’m going to try to shoot for a hard science or engineering degree

[@prestofungus8588]

@@fayazs7315 ^

[@kennethmorgan6516]

Preference for STEM majors. Navy ROTC is most competitive for Advanced Standing among ROTC branches.

[@ivanalba1843]

Hi, I really wish to become a fighter pilot of the Navy but I'm mexican, I could be permanent resident, could I apply for the Naval Academy for become an officer? I hope someone can answer me

[@elisalima4036]

Hey, buddy! How are you? To become an officer you necessarily need to be a US citizen. Even if you get your Green Card you'll need to wait at least five years to get your citizenship. If you marry an American, this period will be compressed to three years. Anyway, hope I've helped you. Good luck!

[@acersn8862]

I believe you must be a permanent resident for at least a few years.

[@mrsp9608]

You can join as a permanent resident. After bootcamp you will obtain citizenship. Speak to a recruiter near your zip code. They will be more than happy to answer any questions you have.

[@irelynnwhite2993]

What type of jobs are there for criminal justice degrees?

[@joshuamuniz7747]

The JAG community which is law

[@rohenry9962]

Go be a Pilot or Flight Officer (degree doesn’t matter)

[@RachelStuppy]

Fly Navy

[@useringWWWproBROKERmanager]

Navy officer🛡🌍🌏🌎🗺

[@ahikeahi3749]

Can I still become a US Naval officer at the age of 34 or 35 with a bachelors?

[@skillfulnomad]

Yes! Now, depending on what your bachelors is in, it might be a quick or slow and steady process. Health professionals like doctors nurses and nowadays engineers are almost are highly sought after.

[@alexbazin4291]

How long does it take to become a captain of a ship in the navy after getting your degree

[@timsommers5987]

Depends a LT can be captain on a patrol boat prob 8 years. LCDR of mine hunter or mine sweeper in around 12 years. And on up from there. My first ship was a cruiser. My CO was 25 or more years in but had been CO of smaller ships first.

[@alexbazin4291]

@@timsommers5987 ok thanks

[@alexbazin4291]

Is it open to every mos?

[@timsommers5987]

becoming an officer doesn't need a certain mos. You will need a degree in something and either OCS or ROTC if you go to college and it's offered, or the sta21 program (seaman to admiral)

[@alexbazin4291]

@@timsommers5987 ok thank you

[@JohnRodriguez-si9si]

My Favorite kind of Commissioned Officer is the " Mustang" , an Officer Who is Prior Service Enlisted , whether through that Branch of Service ,or, from another Branch of Service, because, He Himself or She Herself was Prior Service Enlisted , like Me.🇺🇸🇺🇲🪖💣💥🔥⚔️🛡️🗡️🇺🇸🇺🇲‼️

[@colestockdale5616]

Why are they showing a video of Senior? I don't remember him teaching officers at all.

[@deiongoldsmith515]

What officer job is that @ 1:36?

[@sc0630]

Specwar

[@EzekielMS]

I really want to be an officer in the navy 😓

[@rohenry9962]

Then go be one

[@zfouleur]

Is there a path for someone without a degree who goes enlisted?

[@americasnavy]

Hey there, thanks for reaching out! You may be eligible to enlist if you do not have a GED or High school Diploma, by acquiring a score of 50 on the Armed Forces Qualification TEST/ ASVAB. The Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) is a multiple choice test, administered by the United States Military Entrance Processing Command, used to determine qualification for enlistment in the United States Armed Forces. It is often offered to American high school students when they are in the 10th, 11th and 12th grade, though anyone eligible for enlistment may take it. If you have any additional questions feel free to speak with a recruiter by completing this form: www.navy.com/contact?interest=joining-the-navy&activity=1288922. You can also find the contact info for your closest recruiter by entering your zip code here: www.navy.com/local?activity=1288922 Please let us know if you have any additional questions!

[@aldinshah1650]

Do they accept highschool graduate?

[@americasnavy]

Hi there, thank you for reaching out. Yes, we do! Here is a list of requirements to join: bit.ly/3DzV8JT

[@aldinshah1650]

@@americasnavy Hi Goodevening. Thank you, but the site you sent was error.

[@michaelmaxfield3744]

What's the most blood you ever saw in the Military? Was it civilian?

[@bmoney2953]

ODS is not only for legal and medical officers but also for Chaplains. Can’t forget about the Chaps 😁

[@gamerztacz6689]

Also Engineering, Cyber, Supply, and other specialties too lol

[@Freethought2.0]

If taking your hat off is all you have to do to take a piss, your qualified to be a Naval Officer.

[@Ferdrew-rp5ey]

🦾🇺🇸🔥💥💪

[@andrewhatton1606]

Army sucks navy is awesome!!

[@ronliebermann]

The military isn’t supposed to be a career path. Nor is it supposed to offer fringe benefits like free college, free housing, and free health insurance. It’s incredible how much money the military spends on each pair of boots. All that needs to end. Eventually, the cost of a soldier needs to be brought down to $30,000 a year; all inclusive. The military isn’t supposed to provide pensions, disability, or a private hospital system. Just a four-year one-page service contract. After that, it’s time to find a job. And remember: it’s a volunteer army, so anyone who signs-up knows that he’s taking a chance. That’s life.