Midshipmen can receive a commissioning into the Nuclear Navy as a Submarine Officer. Midshipmen will first pass a technical interview at Nuclear Reactors prior to Commissioning. Post. the newly commissioned officer reports to Naval Nuclear Power Training Command (NNPTC) followed by Nuclear Power Training Unit (NPTU), to learn both the theoretical knowledge and operational requirements of a nuclear reactor. Officers then report for a sea tour onboard a Submarine. These might include for an Ensign either the Fast Attack Submarine, o perform cutting edge missions, or to a Ballistic-Missile Submarine upholding the Naval leg of the Nuclear Triad in order to maintain global political stability.

Surface Warfare is the community within the Navy that involves the use of the surface fleet's ships for the missions of forward naval presence, sea control, and projection of power ashore. The primary missions of the surface Navy include: Strike warfare, Anti-air warfare (AAW), Anti-surface warfare (ASuW), Anti-submarine warfare (ASW) and Amphibious warfare. A Surface Warfare Officer ensures their crew has what it takes to perform the missions with training, maintenance, and personnel. Communicating mission and goals with the crew is the Surface Warfare Officer’s responsibility to ensure everything is smooth sailing. If you see yourself commanding a Naval ship as a Captain one day, this is the role that will get you there.

Midshipmen who receive Air Contracts will also attend TBS but must then attend follow-on flight school in Pensacola, Florida where they will receive selection for their specific aircraft platform. In order to receive an Air contract, Midshipmen must first pass the Aviation Selection Test Battery. Board Selected MOS While in the program, Marine option Midshipmen can also submit a package to apply for either a Cyber or Law MOS. These Midshipmen’s packages will be presented to a board and they will be compared to other Marine option Midshipmen across the nation.

Those who are selected for the Cyber MOS will commission, report to The Basic School (TBS) and conduct follow on training at Ft. Gordon in Augusta, GA. From satellites to tracking systems, your work will play a critical role in mission planning to ensuring our cyberspace capabilities.