You're responsible for more than 300 people and millions of dollars of complex equipment. Many of the skills and much of the knowledge you acquired in college are put to immediate use. Most college graduates who choose the Navy start with leadership and management training at Officer Candidate School. Once you're commissioned a Navy officer, educational opportunities ranging from technical training to postgraduate school are available to further your professional growth. The pay is good.
Promotions are regular and based upon performance.
Surface warfare officers are Navy officers whose training and primary duties focus on the operation of Navy ships at sea and the management of various shipboard systems. Their ultimate goal is to command a Navy surface ship. Navy systems such as the vertical launch system that fires cruise missiles require the skills and expertise of people trained in high-tech fields. The Navy provides this training. Like all Navy officers, surface warfare officers are graduates of civilian or military colleges.