Surface Warfare Officer
Company: Navy
Location: Brownsville
Posted on: January 8, 2021
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Job Description:
Job DescriptionABOUTAmerica'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 missionsRESPONSIBILITIESSurface 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
carriersCruiser-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
supportAmphibious Forces: Embark and transport vehicles, equipment
and personnel for amphibious assault operationsCombat-Logistics
Forces: Provide combatant ships with fuel, ammunition, food and
supplies, and provide repair, maintenance and rescue capabilities
through Fleet Support ShipsMine Warfare Forces: Detect, identify
and neutralize threats from hostile use of maritime minesYou 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 ENVIRONMENTAs
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 & ADVANCEMENTUnless
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
OPPORTUNITIESBeyond 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
collegesQUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTSA 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 standardsGeneral
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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