Surface Warfare Officer
Company: Navy
Location: Beckley
Posted on: April 9, 2021
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Job Description:
ABOUT America's Navy has the most modern, advanced fleet of
ships in the entire world. Surface Warfare Officers (SWOs) are
trained extensively to maintain and operate these ships, their
crews and their systems. Providing direction. Leading by example.
Surface Warfare Officers form the backbone of Fleet leadership. In
this role, you will have the opportunity to excel as a leader. You
could serve as Commanding Officer over an elite crew and be an
authority in every aspect of your Navy assignments. Doing any or
all of the following: * Directing personnel operations aboard Navy
vessels, such as aircraft carriers, cruisers, destroyers,
amphibious warfare ships, mine warfare ships and frigates* Managing
shipboard vertical launch systems* Using computer displays and
advanced technology in battle and ship defense* Providing support
to Navy expeditionary forces, Theater Air Missile operations,
anti-submarine warfare, surface-to-air warfare, and support and
supply missions RESPONSIBILITIES Surface Warfare Officers are
involved in virtually every aspect of Navy missions. As a SWO, you
may be in charge of any number of shipboard operations and
activities while at sea, working with or within any of these
specialized forces: Aircraft Carrier Forces: Provide and coordinate
air, submarine and surface ship defense for aircraft carriers
Cruiser-Destroyer Forces: Provide ship attack and defensive
measures with a wide array of missile and fire power capabilities,
providing anti-air, -submarine and -surface warfare support
Amphibious Forces: Embark and transport vehicles, equipment and
personnel for amphibious assault operations Combat-Logistics
Forces: Provide combatant ships with fuel, ammunition, food and
supplies, and provide repair, maintenance and rescue capabilities
through Fleet Support Ships Mine Warfare Forces: Detect, identify
and neutralize threats from hostile use of maritime mines You may
also be interested in becoming a Surface Warfare Officer within the
prestigious Navy Nuclear community, where you will have the
opportunity to work on some of the world's most powerful
nuclear-powered submarines and aircraft carriers. WORK ENVIRONMENT
As a Surface Warfare Officer, you will work at sea and on shore, in
a variety of environments. Sea duty could place you aboard ships
within the fleet. Shore duty may involve a tour of duty at the
Pentagon; a student assignment at the Naval Postgraduate School in
Monterey, Calif.; or command and management positions at shore
bases and stations around the world. TRAINING & ADVANCEMENT Unless
they have already been commissioned through the Naval Academy or
ROTC, those pursuing a Surface Warfare Officer position are
required to attend Officer Candidate School (OCS) in Newport, R.I.
Newly commissioned SWOs can expect an advanced training process
that includes comprehensive training at sea and ashore. Newly
commissioned Surface Warfare Officers will be assigned to a surface
ship, leading a team of Sailors responsible for a component of the
ship - anything from electronics to weapons to engineering systems.
In this setting, Officers are working toward full Surface Warfare
qualification. After completing these initial sea tours, Surface
Warfare Officers may be selected to serve on high-level staffs,
commands or strategic projects, or they may be selected to work in
recruitment. Promotion opportunities are regularly available but
competitive and based on performance. It's also important to note
that specialized training received and work experience gained in
the course of service can lead to valuable credentialing and
occupational opportunities in related fields. The ultimate goal for
many: to one day command their own ship. EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES
Beyond professional credentials and certifications, Surface Warfare
Officers can advance their education by: * Pursuing opportunities
at institutions such as Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) or Navy War
College (NWC)* Completing Joint Professional Military Education
(JPME) at one of the various service colleges QUALIFICATIONS &
REQUIREMENTS A four-year degree from an accredited U.S. college or
university is required to become a Surface Warfare Officer. There
are different ways to become a SWO. If you're a high school student
or an undergraduate, you can enter through the Naval Reserve
Officers Training Corps (NROTC) or through the U.S. Naval Academy.
Those already having a degree attend Officer Candidate School
(OCS), a 12-week Navy school in Newport, R.I. To be an eligible
candidate, you must: * Be a U.S. citizen* Be at least 19 years of
age and no older than 29 at the time of commissioning* Meet the
Navy's physical standards General qualifications may vary depending
upon whether you're currently serving, whether you've served before
or whether you've never served before.
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