As a current or former Navy Surface Warfare Officer, there are numerous opportunities to leverage your leadership skills and talent in an ever-changing environment.

Join the US Navy Reserve

The mission of the Navy Reserve is to provide strategic depth and deliver operational capabilities to the Navy and Marine Corps team and Joint forces, during times of peace or war.

Navy Reserve Sailors enjoy a wide range of benefits, including state-of-the-art training, educational assistance, VA benefits, and more.

Benefits:

• Receive 4 days of basic pay for only 2 days worked (16 hours) each drill weekend
• Opportunities to acquire new skills and sharpen existing ones, enhancing your civilian career
• Educational assistance
• Tax-free, worldwide Navy Exchange and commissary privileges for you and your family
• VA guaranteed home loans
• Low-cost insurance options, including up to $500,000 in life insurance
• Travel opportunities
• Earn points toward retirement benefits every time you drill
• Retirement after 20 qualifying years
• TRICARE

Education Opportunities:

Navy Reserve Sailors continue to hold educational opportunities through Tuition Assistance, DANTES, and their post 9/11 or Montgomery GI Bill. Further education opportunities are also available through the US Naval War College and Senior Enlisted Academy, as well as certifications and licenses available through the Navy Credentialing Opportunities Online (COOL).

Qualifications and Requirements:

If you are currently in the Inactive Ready Reserve, or you have been off active duty for over six months, then you will need to work with a Navy Officer Recruiter to begin the process of affiliating with the RC. You can locate the nearest Officer Recruiter by going to [recruiter website] and clicking on the "Find a Recruiter" link, or by calling Navy Recruiting Reserve Command at [phone number].

Salary : $50,660 - $64,667