Basic Qualifications
What is the one citizenship requirement for all Navy commissioning programs?
Must be a U.S. citizen
Name one program that provides a college degree while you’re enrolled.
STA-21, USNA, & MECP
How much money per academic year can STA-21 participants receive for school expenses?
Up to $10,000
Where is Officer Candidate School held?
Naval Station Newport, Rhode Island.
Which program commissions enlisted sailors into the Nurse Corps?
MECP (Medical Enlisted Commissioning Program).
How many years must a sailor have been NJP-free to qualify for most programs?
At least 36 months
Which commissioning program requires a degree before applying?
OCS
MSC-IPP
HR-ISPP
OCS AVP
What’s the STA-21 application postmark deadline each year?
July 1st.
True or False: OCS candidates are automatically advanced to E-6 when reporting.
False — E-4 and below are advanced to E-5.
Which program leads to careers in Pharmacy, Environmental Health, or PA?
MSC-IPP (Medical Service Corps In-Service Procurement Program).
True or False: Non-citizens can apply if they’ve served honorably for 8 years.
False. U.S. citizenship is required for all commissioning programs
Which programs don’t require a degree at all?
LDO (Limited Duty Officer) and CWO (Chief Warrant Officer)
What is the age limit for entering the Naval Academy?
Must not have passed your 23rd birthday by July 1 of the entrance year.
What’s the main difference between an LDO and a CWO?
LDOs are technical managers; CWOs are technical specialists.
Which program requires a bachelor’s degree and leads to becoming a Navy lawyer?
JAGC In-Service Procurement Program.
What common tests might be required for programs tied to college?
SAT/ACT for academic programs
Which two programs both require AND offer higher-level medical degrees?
MSC-IPP and JAGC-IPP
Time spent in STA-21 school counts toward what but not what?
Counts toward pay purposes, but not retirement.
What’s the minimum and maximum service range for most CWO applicants?
About 14 to 20 years (varies by paygrade).
What new Warrant Officer designator operates the MQ-25 Stingray unmanned aircraft?
AVO / Air Vehicle Pilot Warrant Officer