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Becoming an Officer
Enlisted-to-officer programs allow Sailors in the United States Navy to become an officer if they meet the criteria specified for a particular officers program. Besides recommendations for the specific program you should be aware of what applies to all programs.
General Guideline:
- Your performance must be superior to your peers.
- You should be a team player.
- Keep your uniform & grooming above standard.
- Be an expert in your field.
- Continue your education as much as possible.
- Sustained Superior Performance will give you the edge.
Competition is tough, but these programs allow top-notch Sailors to becoming officers in the United States Navy. If you are interested in one of these programs, get familiar with the instructions that govern these programs. You can then gather the required information you will need when you talk to your Career Counselor, chain of command or officer who has knowledge of these programs.
Program authority is spelled out in Title 10 U.S. Code sections 531, 532, 533 and 1251 for active duty, and Title 10 U.S. Code sections 12201 and 12209 for reserves. The first document you may want to become familiar with is the OPNAVINST 1420.1B manual which will help you through the process. It is also highly recommended that you check your records and then fix and update any errors or outdated entries. Remember that you will be competing against your peers for these programs.
Communicating with the Selection Board
Per NAVADMIN 220/19, Electronic Submission of Selection Board Documents (ESSBD) is the preferred method of submitting a Letter to the Board (LTB.)
To utilize ESSBD, candidates must access document services through MyNavy Portal. If you are inside the network you can access it via this link, or you can access it via the BOL main menu. From the BOL main menu, select "Navy Personnel Command Document Services," Start Process, Selection Board and LTB. On-screen instructions will direct the submitter.
Further information is available on the "General Information" page of NPC's "Active Duty Enlisted" link where you can also get further information if you are unable to use ESSBD.
- ESSBD - Sailor Interface Guide
Active Duty / Prior Service Section
* Please click on "Required and Recommended Items," and then "Active Duty/ Prior Service"
For qualified enlisted service members, allows them to complete the preparatory coursework for application to medical school while on active duty.
- NAVADMIN 162/21 - Fiscal Year 2022 Enlisted to Medical Degree Preparatory Program Announcement
Provides a pathway to commission as a JAG Corps officer for active-duty, enlisted Sailors in paygrade E-5, E-6, or E-7.
- Program Authorization 111A
- NAVADMIN 207/21 - FY-22 Judge Advocate Generals Corps In-Service Procurement Program Selection Board
Offering qualified enlisted Sailors from all rates to earn a nursing degree followed by an appointment as an Ensign in the Nurse Corps.
Opportunities are available for the following specialties: Health Care Administration (HCA), Physician Assistant (PA), Environmental Health (EHO), Radiation Health (RHO), Industrial Hygiene (IHO), Pharmacy, Occupational Therapy, and Social Work.
Offers financial assistance for students enrolled in a baccalaureate nursing program.
Seaman to Admiral-21 Program (STA-21) - Combines the following programs to create the STA-21 Program: Seaman to Admiral | Enlisted Commissioning Program (ECP) | Aviation Enlisted Commissioning Program (AECP) | Nuclear Enlisted Commissioning Program (NECP) | Civil Engineer Corps Enlisted Commissioning Program (CECECP) | Fleet Accession to Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps (NROTC) (Includes Nurse Option)
NAVADMIN 094/21 - Fiscal Year 2022 Seaman to Admiral-21 Program Announcement
Program Authorizations
- PA 150 - Seaman to Admiral - Core (STA-21-CORE) Option
- PA 150A - Nuclear (STA-21-NUC) Option
- PA 150B - Surface Warfare Officer (STA-21-SWO) Option
- PA 150C - Civil Engineer Corps (STA-21-CEC) Option
- PA 150D - Pilot and NFO (STA-21-Aviation) Option
- PA 150G - Explosive Ordnance Disposal (STA-21-EOD) Option
- PA 150H - Nurse Corps (STA-21-NC) Option
- PA 150Q - SPECWAR (STA-21-SPECWAR) Option
Educates, trains, and comprehensively prepares uniformed service health professionals to support the Military Health System, the National Security and National Defense Strategies of the United States, and the readiness of our Uniformed Services.
Offers qualified enlisted members of the Navy, Reserves, Marine Corps, and other armed forces to embark on careers as officers in the U.S. Navy or U.S. Marine Corps.
ALNAV 049/21 - Enlisted Applications to the U.S. Naval Academy
Instructions
- OPNAVINST 1420.1B - Enlisted to Officer Commissioning Programs Aplication Administrative Manual.
- OPNAV Instruction 1110.1B - Health Professions Accession Programs
- Program Authorizations
- DoD Instruction 1310.02 - Original Appointment of Officers
- MILPERSMAN 1426-010 - Permanent Appointment To Active Duty Chief Warrant Officer And Limited Duty Officer Status
- BUMED Instruction 1500.31 - Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences Enlisted to Medical Degree Preparatory Program
- NAVMED P-117 - Manual of the Medical Department (MANMED)
Resources
- Additional commissioning programs information (via MyNavy Portal (MNP))
- NAVPERS Forms
- DoD Forms Management Program - (To get applicable DD forms)
- Fillable Officer Interview Form
- NAVCRUIT 1131/5 (Rev 3-2021) - Interviewer's Appraisal Sheet
- GSA Forms Library
- Naval Forms OnLine
Selection Board
- Selection Board - General Information/ Board Schedule
- Selection Board Review - Documents viewed by Selection Boards
Related
- Become a Commissioned Naval Officer
- Commissioning Programs - Navy Personnel Command
- United States Naval Academy Course Catalog
- Enlisted to Officer Forum - NAVADMINs and other related information will be posted here.
- Update Your Navy Records