U.S. Navy General Officer Programs
When considering becoming a Naval Information Warfare Officer, give us a call to schedule a Officer Aptitude
Rating (OAR) test. Information on the test is located HERE
Rating (OAR) test. Information on the test is located HERE
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Navy Information Warfare plays a vital role in supporting our national defense. These specialists analyze
transmissions and other forms of communication, decipher codes, and interpret what these messages
mean to our military forces and national security.
Job Description:
Navy Information Warfare Officers are directly involved in every aspect of Navy operations, and are expected to
deploy worldwide, to support Navy and joint war-fighting requirements. They provide critical information to
tactical-, theater-, and national-level decision makers, serving from sea, air, and shore commands around
the world.
What Will You Do?
Following graduation from the five-week Navy Information Warfare Officer Basic Course at Corry Station in
Pensacola, Florida, you will report to your first duty assignment that begins your final qualification as an
Information Warfare Officer. Most of the Information Warfare Officers are located at the National Security
Agency, Regional Security Operations Centers, the Naval Information Warfare Activity, the Fleet Information
Warfare Center and on ships (carriers, cruisers, destroyers, amphibious ships). They also provide direct
support on submarines and reconnaissance aircraft. Duties can include:
-Deploying as part of a direct support team on board surface combatants, submarines, operational staffs, or
joint task forces
-Deploying on board specially configured aircraft conducting aerial reconnaissance in support of tactical,
theater and national missions
-Qualifying as an Operations Watch Officer, responsible for the collection, processing, analysis, and
reporting of real-time signal intelligence
-Computer network operations
-Development and acquisition of cutting-edge exploitation and defense systems that directly support our core
mission areas
Earn While You Learn
Officers must complete the minimum requirements of one year of calculus and calculus-based physics.
From there, they can apply for postgraduate education through the Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) in
Monterey, California or participate in the Junior Officer Cryptologic Career Program (JOCCP) at the National
Security Agency in Fort Meade, Maryland.
The NPS’s emphasis is on education and research programs that are relevant to the Navy, defense, and our
national and international security interests. NPS offers Information Warfare Officers three master’s degree
programs: Electrical Engineering, Information Warfare, and Computer Science. Doctoral programs are also
available in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science, depending on openings within the Navy and the
Information Warfare community.
JOCCP is a three-year program that requires Information Warfare Officers to complete class work at the
National Cryptologic School and practical experience in relevant work centers in Information Warfare. These
Officers are also encouraged to earn a master’s degree in Information Systems and Technology at Johns
Hopkins University in Baltimore, Maryland.
Special Pay and Bonuses
Navy Information Warfare Officers receive special bonuses for the performance of duty such as Sea and
Flight pay. These bonuses are consummate with their assigned duties.
Skills and Training
Course subjects include Naval operations, orientation, and administration; Navy history; strategic deterrence
and sea control; shipboard management; combat systems; ship control; and surface ship fundamentals.
After successful completion of OCS, you will attend the Navy Information Warfare Basic Course in Pensacola,
Florida. This course teaches new Navy Information Warfare Officers the fundamentals of Information Warfare
and includes topics such as: U.S. Security, the U.S. Cryptologic System, Electromagnetic Theory, RADAR,
Satellite Fundamentals, Signals Intelligence and Fundamentals of Information Warfare.
Career Outlook
Being a Navy Information Warfare Officer offers a rewarding career with a corps of enlisted and officer
professionals. You will serve at the forefront of Naval operations worldwide and be on the cutting-edge of
information warfare technologies. Your potential for advancement and continuing education opportunities are
the same or better than other Navy positions. Career Officers often enjoy the increased responsibility and
challenges that can include major staff duty. The specialized knowledge and expertise you gain as an
Information Warfare Officer, coupled with your security clearance may prepare you for future employment with
the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) or National Security Agency (NSA)
should you decide to return to the civilian sector when your obligated service is finished.
transmissions and other forms of communication, decipher codes, and interpret what these messages
mean to our military forces and national security.
Job Description:
Navy Information Warfare Officers are directly involved in every aspect of Navy operations, and are expected to
deploy worldwide, to support Navy and joint war-fighting requirements. They provide critical information to
tactical-, theater-, and national-level decision makers, serving from sea, air, and shore commands around
the world.
What Will You Do?
Following graduation from the five-week Navy Information Warfare Officer Basic Course at Corry Station in
Pensacola, Florida, you will report to your first duty assignment that begins your final qualification as an
Information Warfare Officer. Most of the Information Warfare Officers are located at the National Security
Agency, Regional Security Operations Centers, the Naval Information Warfare Activity, the Fleet Information
Warfare Center and on ships (carriers, cruisers, destroyers, amphibious ships). They also provide direct
support on submarines and reconnaissance aircraft. Duties can include:
-Deploying as part of a direct support team on board surface combatants, submarines, operational staffs, or
joint task forces
-Deploying on board specially configured aircraft conducting aerial reconnaissance in support of tactical,
theater and national missions
-Qualifying as an Operations Watch Officer, responsible for the collection, processing, analysis, and
reporting of real-time signal intelligence
-Computer network operations
-Development and acquisition of cutting-edge exploitation and defense systems that directly support our core
mission areas
Earn While You Learn
Officers must complete the minimum requirements of one year of calculus and calculus-based physics.
From there, they can apply for postgraduate education through the Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) in
Monterey, California or participate in the Junior Officer Cryptologic Career Program (JOCCP) at the National
Security Agency in Fort Meade, Maryland.
The NPS’s emphasis is on education and research programs that are relevant to the Navy, defense, and our
national and international security interests. NPS offers Information Warfare Officers three master’s degree
programs: Electrical Engineering, Information Warfare, and Computer Science. Doctoral programs are also
available in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science, depending on openings within the Navy and the
Information Warfare community.
JOCCP is a three-year program that requires Information Warfare Officers to complete class work at the
National Cryptologic School and practical experience in relevant work centers in Information Warfare. These
Officers are also encouraged to earn a master’s degree in Information Systems and Technology at Johns
Hopkins University in Baltimore, Maryland.
Special Pay and Bonuses
Navy Information Warfare Officers receive special bonuses for the performance of duty such as Sea and
Flight pay. These bonuses are consummate with their assigned duties.
Skills and Training
Course subjects include Naval operations, orientation, and administration; Navy history; strategic deterrence
and sea control; shipboard management; combat systems; ship control; and surface ship fundamentals.
After successful completion of OCS, you will attend the Navy Information Warfare Basic Course in Pensacola,
Florida. This course teaches new Navy Information Warfare Officers the fundamentals of Information Warfare
and includes topics such as: U.S. Security, the U.S. Cryptologic System, Electromagnetic Theory, RADAR,
Satellite Fundamentals, Signals Intelligence and Fundamentals of Information Warfare.
Career Outlook
Being a Navy Information Warfare Officer offers a rewarding career with a corps of enlisted and officer
professionals. You will serve at the forefront of Naval operations worldwide and be on the cutting-edge of
information warfare technologies. Your potential for advancement and continuing education opportunities are
the same or better than other Navy positions. Career Officers often enjoy the increased responsibility and
challenges that can include major staff duty. The specialized knowledge and expertise you gain as an
Information Warfare Officer, coupled with your security clearance may prepare you for future employment with
the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) or National Security Agency (NSA)
should you decide to return to the civilian sector when your obligated service is finished.
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