What are the responsibilities and job description for the Surface Warfare Officer position at US Navy Reserve?
**Experience the Best of Both Worlds as a Navy Reserve Surface Warfare Officer**
Pursuing a civilian career doesn't have to mean getting stuck in the corporate world. As a current or former Navy Surface Warfare Officer, you can use your leadership skills and talent in an environment that's constantly changing.
- Fulfill your passion for serving others while continuing to lead your own independent life in the civilian world.
- Enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits, including state-of-the-art training, educational assistance, VA benefits, and more.
- Develop new skills, sharpen existing ones, and enhance your civilian career.
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, in times of peace or war. You will seamlessly support and actively aid this mission, all while continuing to serve your country.
Benefits of Serving in the Navy Reserve
- 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
- Education 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
**Why Join the Navy Reserve?** The Navy Reserve is a fantastic opportunity to continue your service and earn outstanding benefits with the flexibility to pursue a civilian career, higher education, and family. In a "decisive decade" with direct challenges to our interests and values, the Navy needs great Officers and Enlisted Sailors more than ever.
Education Opportunities
- Tuition Assistance
- DANTES
- Post 9/11 or Montgomery GI Bill
- US Naval War College and Senior Enlisted Academy
- Certifications and licenses available through the Navy Credentialing Opportunities Online (COOL)
Salary : $84,000 - $131,400
