Officer Jobs in the Navy
On October 13, 1775, the Continental Congress passed a resolution that gave birth to what has become the most powerful Navy the world has ever known. For the entire history of the United States Navy, men and women of strong moral character, courage and intelligence have been commissioned as officers in our Navy. Naval Officers use their leadership abilities and professional knowledge to inspire the best in others.
Members initially appointed to commissioned grade are so appointed by the President. Permanently commissioned officers in the active component in and above the grade of Lieutenant Commander, and reserve component officers in and above the grade of Captain are appointed by, and with the advice and consent of, the Senate. When the Senate is not in session, temporary and interim appointments are made, subject to Senate confirmation during the next session.
Navy Officer Rank Chart
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| O-10 | Admiral (ADM) |  |
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| O-9 | Vice Admiral (VADM) |  |
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| O-8 | Rear Admiral Upper-half (RADM) |  |
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| O-7 | Rear Admiral Lower-half (RDML) |  |
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| O-6 | Captain (CAPT) |  |
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| O-5 | Commander (CDR) |  |
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| O-4 | Lieutenant Commander (LCDR) |  |
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| O-3 | Lieutenant (LT) |  |
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| O-2 | Lieutenant Junior Grade (LTJG) |  |
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| O-1 | Ensign (ENS) |  |
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The basic moral and physical requirements for a commission in the Navy mirror that for those seeking enlistment; additionally, each officer program, via the individual program authorization, describes each program's specific requirements that may be more or even less (age, dependency, etc.) stringent than those enlisting.
Applicants must be able to demonstrate, at the time of enlistment/commissioning, that they are capable of maintaining a satisfactory pattern of conduct. Individuals who are not of the highest moral character would be a liability as a member of the Navy. An individual's acceptability, insofar as character is concerned, will be determined at the time of application, and after a careful review of their completed file.
Navy Officer Program Authorization Chart
More pages will be added as they are built. Last update on May 9, 2013 .
| Direct Commission, Officer Candidate School (OCS) & Student Programs | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| BDCP | HSCP | HPSP | FAP |
| Medical Service Corps | Submarine EGA | Nuclear Officer Candidate | Nurse Corps |
| Surface Warfare | Special Warfare | Special Operations | Naval Flight Officer |
| Medical Corps | Intelligence Officer | Information Warfare | Naval Aviator |
| Public Affairs Officer | Oceanography | Civil Engineer Corps | JAG Corps |
| Supply Corps | EOD Officer | Dental Corps | Chaplain Corps |
