U.S. Navy General Officer Programs
When considering becoming a Naval Science Officer, give us a call to schedule a Officer Aptitude Rating
(OAR) test. Information on the test is located HERE
(OAR) test. Information on the test is located HERE
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Science Officers are the problem solvers of the Navy. They use observation, research, and scientific thinking
to help senior officers to achieve critical Navy missions.
Job Description:
Regardless of storms or sea-state, the Navy’s ships and submarines must perform missions across the
oceans to protect our national security. It’s up to Officers in the science field to recommend a course for each
ship and steer the crew clear of adverse weather or ocean conditions. Officers in the science community
make recommendations based on weather forecasts and ocean conditions. If you are a master of math and
science and have an analytical mind, explore new frontiers through research and analysis as a Science
Officer in the Navy.
What Will You Do?
As a meteorologist or oceanographer, you may find yourself advising a rescue team about the ocean tides
and currents during a search-and-rescue mission. Some additional responsibilities may include:
-Observing weather conditions from airplanes
-Interpreting weather data received from satellites and weather balloons
-Relaying forecast updates and violent weather warnings to military and civilian authorities
-Directing personnel who gather oceanographic and weather data
-Directing the preparation of ocean, sea, and waterway charts and maps
-Collecting information on ice conditions in ocean shipping lanes
-Collecting information about ocean currents for military operational planning
Earn While You Learn
Meteorology and Oceanography Officers can often attend the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey,
California to complete a master’s degree in meteorology and physical oceanography. You may also be
eligible to earn a doctoral degree while being paid full-time as a Navy Officer.
Special Pay/Bonuses
Because of its level of specialization, Officers in this field are not only awarded with an excellent salary, they
also receive generous bonuses and unique benefits not widely available anywhere else. A few fringe
benefits include, free and low-cost travel, 30 days’ paid vacation every year, Officer status, and the use of
Officers’ Clubs and recreation facilities.
Skills and Training
There are a few ways to become a Navy Officer. Enrolling in the Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps
(NROTC) or the U.S. Naval Academy are two paths toward gaining a commission. Other prospective Officers
attend Officer Candidate School (OCS), a 12-week Navy orientation school in Newport, Rhode Island. OCS
prepares you for the roles and responsibilities expected of and afforded to U.S. Navy Officers through
academic and military courses and physical fitness 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.
Officers in the oceanography field attend Basic Oceanography Accession Training (BOAT) prior to their first
duty station. As a Meteorology Officer, you will receive specialized training prior to your first assignment.
Some of your advanced training may include methods of analyzing weather conditions, identification of
common weather patterns, and techniques and procedures of forecasting.
Career Outlook
The Navy is known throughout the world for its exacting standards in fields of science, which makes it ideal
as a launch pad for careers in both the Navy and civilian sector. The skills you will acquire as a Science
Officer will prepare you to work for federal government agencies such as the National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration or the U.S. Weather Service or functioning as a meteorologist for a commercial
airline.
to help senior officers to achieve critical Navy missions.
Job Description:
Regardless of storms or sea-state, the Navy’s ships and submarines must perform missions across the
oceans to protect our national security. It’s up to Officers in the science field to recommend a course for each
ship and steer the crew clear of adverse weather or ocean conditions. Officers in the science community
make recommendations based on weather forecasts and ocean conditions. If you are a master of math and
science and have an analytical mind, explore new frontiers through research and analysis as a Science
Officer in the Navy.
What Will You Do?
As a meteorologist or oceanographer, you may find yourself advising a rescue team about the ocean tides
and currents during a search-and-rescue mission. Some additional responsibilities may include:
-Observing weather conditions from airplanes
-Interpreting weather data received from satellites and weather balloons
-Relaying forecast updates and violent weather warnings to military and civilian authorities
-Directing personnel who gather oceanographic and weather data
-Directing the preparation of ocean, sea, and waterway charts and maps
-Collecting information on ice conditions in ocean shipping lanes
-Collecting information about ocean currents for military operational planning
Earn While You Learn
Meteorology and Oceanography Officers can often attend the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey,
California to complete a master’s degree in meteorology and physical oceanography. You may also be
eligible to earn a doctoral degree while being paid full-time as a Navy Officer.
Special Pay/Bonuses
Because of its level of specialization, Officers in this field are not only awarded with an excellent salary, they
also receive generous bonuses and unique benefits not widely available anywhere else. A few fringe
benefits include, free and low-cost travel, 30 days’ paid vacation every year, Officer status, and the use of
Officers’ Clubs and recreation facilities.
Skills and Training
There are a few ways to become a Navy Officer. Enrolling in the Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps
(NROTC) or the U.S. Naval Academy are two paths toward gaining a commission. Other prospective Officers
attend Officer Candidate School (OCS), a 12-week Navy orientation school in Newport, Rhode Island. OCS
prepares you for the roles and responsibilities expected of and afforded to U.S. Navy Officers through
academic and military courses and physical fitness 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.
Officers in the oceanography field attend Basic Oceanography Accession Training (BOAT) prior to their first
duty station. As a Meteorology Officer, you will receive specialized training prior to your first assignment.
Some of your advanced training may include methods of analyzing weather conditions, identification of
common weather patterns, and techniques and procedures of forecasting.
Career Outlook
The Navy is known throughout the world for its exacting standards in fields of science, which makes it ideal
as a launch pad for careers in both the Navy and civilian sector. The skills you will acquire as a Science
Officer will prepare you to work for federal government agencies such as the National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration or the U.S. Weather Service or functioning as a meteorologist for a commercial
airline.
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Science Officer