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What degree is awarded to graduates of the U.S. Naval Academy?

  • Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
  • Bachelor of Science (B.S.) (correct)
  • Associate of Science (A.S.)
  • Master of Science (M.S.)

Which of the following is NOT a focus area of the academic curriculum at the U.S. Naval Academy?

  • Engineering
  • History (correct)
  • Physics
  • Math

What is the minimum active duty service obligation for officers appointed from the U.S. Naval Academy?

  • 3 years
  • 10 years
  • 8 years
  • 5 years (correct)

Where is the Naval Academy Preparatory School (NAPS) located?

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What status do students hold while attending the Naval Academy Preparatory School?

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When do candidates report to the U.S. Naval Academy for Plebe Summer?

<p>Late June or early July (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who can provide additional information regarding USNA and NAPS?

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What is a primary benefit for students attending the U.S. Naval Academy?

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What is the primary financial support offered to STA-21 students for their educational expenses?

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What must applicants provide as part of the basic eligibility requirements for STA-21?

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Which of the following statements is true regarding STA-21 officer candidates?

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What is the maximum age requirement to complete degree requirements and be commissioned in the STA-21 program?

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Which basic eligibility requirement cannot be waived for STA-21 applicants?

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What is a condition for students participating in the STA-21 SPECWAR or EOD option programs?

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What happens to Special Duty Assignment Pays when a member transfers to NSI under the STA-21 program?

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What is the requirement for the STA-21 application deadline?

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Which of the following is NOT true about the STA-21 educational funding?

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What is expected of STA-21 students during summer academic sessions?

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What is a key eligibility requirement for applicants to the Officer Candidate School program?

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Which of the following is NOT a requirement for the Medical Enlisted Commissioning Program?

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What is the minimum active duty obligation for graduates of the Officer Candidate School?

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What is the deadline for forwarding inactive duty applications for LDO and CWO?

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Which of the following is NOT a basic eligibility requirement for LDO applicants?

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Which application condition must applicants meet for the Medical Enlisted Commissioning Program?

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For the Officer Candidate School, what is required regarding physical fitness?

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What physical fitness standard must LDO applicants meet at the time of application?

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What is required of SELRES personnel when applying for LDO?

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What is the maximum age limit for candidates reporting to the U.S. Naval Academy on Induction Day?

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What is a specific duty requirement for students selected for the Medical Enlisted Commissioning Program?

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Which of the following is a disqualification criterion for LDO applicants?

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What is the maximum age for applicants by the time of initial commissioning appointment?

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For CWO applicants, what is the maximum years of active duty service allowed?

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Which educational qualification is required for the Officer Candidate School program?

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Which of the following criteria is NOT applicable for CWO applicants?

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Which of the following is a critical condition for applicants to maintain good standing for OCS?

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Which of the following is a requirement for MSC IPP applicants?

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Which program offers an opportunity for enlisted personnel to earn a commission in various naval specialties?

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What is the purpose of the Medical Service Corps In-service Procurement Program?

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Selectees in MSC IPP can pursue which of the following while on active duty?

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Which of the following best describes the application process for Officer Candidate School?

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Which statement is true regarding the LDO and CWO programs?

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What is a primary focus during the selection process for the STA-21 program?

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What component does the STA-21 program include for developing naval officer competency?

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What is the initial appointment rank for active duty personnel selected for LDO?

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What age-related requirement is there for the Medical Enlisted Commissioning Program?

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What kind of educational institution is associated with the STA-21 program?

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Which is NOT a financial support option for MECP students?

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How long do MSC IPP students have to complete their degrees?

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What is one eligibility requirement concerning disciplinary action for applicants?

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What is the maximum duration of full-time study for STA-21 participants?

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Which rank do active duty CWOs receive upon selection for LDO?

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What is required to meet physical qualifications for LDO and CWO applicants?

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What are inactive duty applications to be postmarked by when submitting the addenda?

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What is the maximum active duty obligation for personnel selected for LDO?

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Which group is ineligible to apply for MSC IPP?

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What must applicants possess for the specialty they are applying for?

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How are LDO and CWO programs typically structured?

<p>They are technically oriented and specific to occupational fields. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the acronym MSC represent in this context?

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What is USNA?

The U.S. Naval Academy (USNA) is a prestigious institution located in Annapolis, Maryland, offering an opportunity for qualified individuals to become commissioned officers in the Navy or Marine Corps.

What is the status of USNA students?

Students at USNA have the rank of midshipmen and receive pay, tuition, room, and board.

What is NAPS?

NAPS is a preparatory school designed to prepare students for the academic, military, and physical challenges of USNA.

Where is NAPS located?

NAPS is located aboard Officer Training Command (OTC) in Newport, Rhode Island.

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What is the outcome of NAPS?

Successful completion of NAPS leads to an appointment to USNA.

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What is the primary eligibility requirement for USNA?

Applicants for USNA must be citizens of the United States, this requirement cannot be waived.

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STA-21 Selection Timeline

The selection process for the STA-21 program occurs annually.

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STA-21 Basic Eligibility

The STA-21 program requires applicants to be US citizens and have a good moral character.

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STA-21 Active Duty Requirement

Applicants must have served on active duty in the U.S. Navy or Navy Reserve.

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STA-21 Educational Requirement

Applicants need to be high school graduates or have a GED.

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Degree Completion Timeline

Applicants must be able to complete a bachelor's degree within 36 months.

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Age Limit for Commission

Applicants must be commissioned before their 27th birthday (waivers available).

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Standardized Test Requirement

Applicants must provide certified SAT or ACT scores from within 3 years of application.

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Physical Standards for STA-21

Applicants must meet physical commissioning standards.

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STA-21 Application Deadline

The application deadline is July 1 of the year the applicant desires acceptance.

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University Choice for STA-21

STA-21 students may choose to attend their assigned NROTC unit's host institution or a cross-town affiliate university.

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MSC IPP

A program that allows qualified enlisted personnel to obtain a baccalaureate or master's degree while on active duty.

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LDO Program

A program that allows qualified enlisted personnel to become commissioned officers in the Navy.

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CWO Program

A program that allows qualified enlisted personnel to specialize in technical fields and become commissioned officers in the Navy.

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LDO

An officer in the Navy who is responsible for managing and performing specific technical duties.

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CWO

An officer in the Navy who specializes in technical areas and provides technical expertise.

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LDO Active Duty Obligation

The minimum amount of active duty service required after commissioning as an LDO.

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LDO Reserve Service Obligation

The minimum amount of reserve service required after commissioning as an LDO.

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LDO Initial Rank (Active Duty)

The initial rank given to Active Duty LDOs.

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LDO Initial Rank (Reserve)

The initial rank given to Reserve LDOs.

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CWO Initial Rank (Active Duty)

The initial rank given to Active Duty CWOs.

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CWO Initial Rank (Reserve)

The initial rank given to Reserve CWOs.

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CWO Active Duty Obligation

The minimum amount of active duty service required after commissioning as a CWO.

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CWO Reserve Service Obligation

The minimum amount of reserve service required after commissioning as a CWO.

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CWO Promoted to LDO Rank (Active Duty)

The permanent rank given to CWOs who are selected for the LDO program.

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CWO Promoted to LDO Rank (Reserve)

The permanent rank given to Reserve CWOs who are selected for the LDO program.

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Officer Candidate School (OCS)

A commissioning program open to individuals with a bachelor's degree. Students choose a specific designator (role) within the Navy.

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Induction Day

The day midshipmen report to the U.S. Naval Academy and take their oath of office.

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Active Duty Obligation (OCS)

A minimum of 4 years of active duty service is required after graduating from OCS.

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Medical Enlisted Commissioning Program (MECP)

A commissioning program for active duty Navy personnel. Selectees pursue a bachelor's in nursing and are commissioned as ensigns.

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Designator

A specific military role or specialization, like engineering or aviation.

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Active Duty Obligation (MECP)

The minimum active duty obligation for an Ensign commissioned through MECP is 8 years.

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Medical Service Corps In-service Procurement Program (MSC IPP)

Program that allows motivated enlisted personnel to become Medical Service Corps (MSC) officers.

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Basic Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must be U.S. citizens and of good moral character.

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Physical and Age Requirements

Applicants must be physically qualified and meet specific age requirements.

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CO Recommendation

Applicants must be recommended by their commanding officer (CO).

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Application Deadline

The deadline for applications for a specific program is announced in the Navy Administrative Message (NAVADMIN).

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Unmarried, Not Pregnant, and No Parenthood Obligations

This means that someone is not married, pregnant, or has any parental obligations.

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Age Requirements (Naval Academy)

The Naval Academy requires applicants to be at least 17 years old and must not have passed their 23rd birthday on Induction Day.

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Nomination Requirements

Being nominated from the Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) or another eligible nomination source.

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Disciplinary Background

The applicant must have no record of disciplinary action within 3 years prior to applying for a program.

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LDO/CWO Application Deadline

An application for Limited Duty Officer (LDO) or Chief Warrant Officer (CWO) must be postmarked on or before December 1st of the application year.

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LDO/CWO Addenda Deadline

Any addenda to an LDO/CWO application must be submitted through the applicant's unit Commanding Officer (CO) and postmarked no later than March 15th of the application year.

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LDO/CWO Citizenship

To be eligible to apply for LDO or CWO, applicants must be citizens of the United States. This requirement is not subject to waiver.

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LDO/CWO Moral Character and Disciplinary Record

Applicants must have a good moral character and no history of disciplinary action within the past 3 years (as of October 1st of the application year). This includes UCMJ Article 15s, court-martial convictions, felony convictions, and misdemeanor convictions (excluding minor traffic violations).

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LDO/CWO Drug and Alcohol Abuse

To be eligible for LDO or CWO, applicants must have a record of drug or alcohol abuse free for the last 3 years (as of October 1st of the application year).

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LDO/CWO Active Duty vs SELRES

Active duty personnel, including those on Full-Time Support (FTS) and USNR general recall, are eligible for LDO and CWO. SELRES (Selected Reserve) personnel must be members of the Ready Reserve and apply through the inactive duty board.

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LDO/CWO Paygrade

Applicants for LDO or CWO must be serving in paygrades E7 through E8 or be an E6 eligible for selection to E7.

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LDO/CWO Years of Service

Active duty applicants for LDO or CWO must have between 8 to 16 years of active duty service. SELRES applicants must have between 8 to 16 years of Total Qualifying Federal Service (TQFS).

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CWO to LDO Time in Grade

Active duty CWO applicants for LDO must have at least 2 years' time in grade and no more than 19 years of total active service.

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LDO/CWO Education

Applicants for LDO or CWO must be high school graduates or hold a GED.

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LDO/CWO Physical Qualifications

Applicants for LDO or CWO must be physically qualified for appointment as determined by the standards in the Manual of Medical Department.

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LDO/CWO Physical Fitness

Applicants must meet the physical fitness standards of “satisfactory medium” or higher, as defined by the reference document, at both the time of application and appointment.

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LDO/CWO CO Recommendation

Applicants for LDO or CWO must be favorably recommended by their Commanding Officer (CO). SELRES applicants are recommended by their unit CO.

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Flying Chief Warrant Officer Program

The Flying Chief Warrant Officer Program is a pilot program designed to create flying specialists without the limitations of traditional career paths.

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STA-21 Program

The STA-21 program offers a path to commissioning for qualified enlisted personnel by providing funding for a bachelor's degree and officer training.

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STA-21 Components

The STA-21 program has two main components: Naval Science Institute (NSI) and full-time academic studies at a NROTC-affiliated university.

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Study Notes

Commissioning Programs for Enlisted Personnel

  • Naval Academy (USNA) and Naval Academy Preparatory School (NAPS):

    • USNA, in Annapolis, MD, is a program for qualified individuals to become Navy or Marine Corps officers.
    • Midshipmen receive pay, tuition, room, and board.
    • Plebe Summer begins in late June/early July.
    • Program focuses on technical fields (engineering, math, physics).
    • Leads to appointments in Unrestricted Line (URL) communities (Surface Warfare, Submarines, Aviation, Special Warfare, EOD).
    • USMC appointments are also offered.
    • Graduates receive a Bachelor of Science degree and commissions (ensigns or second lieutenants).
    • Minimum service obligation: 5 years active duty, 3 years Individual Ready Reserve.
    • NAPS provides intensive training for USNA.
    • NAPS students are in active duty enlisted status, July to May.
    • Located at Officer Training Command (OTC), Newport, RI.
    • Successful NAPS graduates receive USNA appointments.
    • Eligibility: US citizen, good moral character (no disciplinary action in past 3 years), 17-23 years old (on Induction Day), unmarried, physically qualified, nominated by SECNAV, recommended by CO.

  • Officer Candidate School (OCS):

    • OCS is for individuals with a baccalaureate degree,
    • Selectees choose their designators within URL, RL, and staff corps (Appendix H).
    • 12-week program at OTC, Newport, RI.
    • Enlisted E4 or below become officer candidates, advancing to E5.
    • E5 and above remain in their current paygrade as candidates.
    • Graduates are appointed ensigns, with a minimum 4-year active duty obligation (higher for some designators).
    • Eligibility: US citizen, good moral character, baccalaureate or advanced degree, 19+ years old, meets designator-specific age limitations (reference), meets program qualifications and aptitude scores, physically qualified (2 consecutive "good-low" PRT scores), recommended by CO.
    • Applications are accepted continuously.

  • Medical Enlisted Commissioning Program (MECP):

    • MECP is for active duty enlisted personnel pursuing a Nurse Corps (NC) commission.
    • Not a pre-med program.
    • Students earn a nursing degree (baccalaureate), fully-paid except tuition, fees, books, and expenses.
    • Can use VEAP or MGIB benefits (not tuition assistance).
    • Program is 36 consecutive academic months, full-time, year-round, beginning in the fall.
    • Commissioned as ensigns (NC), with an 8-year military service obligation (minimum 4 years active duty).
    • Eligibility: US citizen, good moral character, active duty (Navy, Marine Corps or Navy Reserve), no ADSW, recall, or CANREC eligibility, graduate prior to 42 years old, high school graduate/GED, complete nursing degree requirements within 36 consecutive months, physically qualified, recommended by CO.
    • Applications are due following the NAVADMIN announcement.

  • Medical Service Corps In-service Procurement Program (MSC IPP):

    • Opportunity for active duty enlisted E5-E9 to become MSC officers.
    • Some programs offer baccalaureate or master's degrees.
    • Candidates can have a qualifying degree, some college credit, or be able to complete a graduate degree while maintaining active duty pay and allowances.
    • 24-48 month completion time (dependent on the program).
    • Graduating commission: lieutenant (junior grade) or lieutenant (pharmacy program).
    • Eligibility: US citizen, good moral character, active duty (no ADSW, recall, or CANREC), E5-E9 paygrade, under 42 years old, qualifying degree or minimum transferable college credit, physically qualified, recommended by CO.
    • Applications are due by the date announced in a NAVADMIN.

  • Limited Duty Officer (LDO) and Chief Warrant Officer (CWO) Programs:

    • For senior enlisted personnel (E7-E9), and selected E6s, and CWOs.
    • Open to both active duty and SELRES personnel.
    • Active duty: ensign (O1E).
    • SELRES: ensign (O1) or LTJG (O2E) – details depend on service years beyond 4 years active duty .
    • CWOs: CWO2 (active/in-active) or CWO3 (active duty E9 with 2 years time-in-rate).
    • LDOs: technically-oriented officers in specific fields, managerial skills required; CWOs are technical specialists in specific fields
    • Eligibility for LDO: US citizen, good moral character, active duty E7-E8 or E6 selectee for E7, 8-16 active service years, or 8-16 TQFS for SELRES, high school graduate/GED, physically qualified, recommends CO.
    • Eligibility for CWO: US citizen, good moral character, active duty E7-E9 or E6 selectees, 12-22 years of active duty or 12-22 TQFS, high school graduate/GED, physically qualified, recommends CO.
    • Active duty application deadlines are in NAVADMINs (usually May).
    • SELRES application deadlines are in NAVADMINs (usually June).

  • Seaman to Admiral–21 (STA-21) Program:

    • Commissioning program for highly motivated active duty enlisted personnel (Navy or Navy Reserve).
    • Excludes personnel on ACDUTRA, AT, or I-ACDUTRA.
    • Leads to commissions in the URL, NC, SC, CEC, or special duty (IW, Intel).
    • Two components:
      • Naval Science Institute (NSI): 8-week officer training at OTC Newport.
      • Full-time, year-round study at an NROTC-affiliated university (up to 36 months).
    • Full pay, allowances, and benefits.
    • Supplement of up to $10,000 per year for tuition, books, and fees.
    • No Tuition assistance or MGIB benefits applicable.
    • Eligibility: US citizen, good moral character, active duty or Reserve, high school graduate or GED, complete a baccalaureate degree in 36 months, under 27 years old (some program-specific waivers).
    • Must submit SAT or ACT scores within 3 years of the application.

  • Active Duty Flying Chief Warrant Officer Pilot Program:

    • Still in development, evaluating the effectiveness of creating flying specialists.

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This quiz covers the commissioning programs for enlisted personnel at the Naval Academy and Naval Academy Preparatory School. Learn about the key aspects of midshipmen training, degree requirements, and service obligations in preparing for a career as Navy or Marine Corps officers.

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