What are the responsibilities and job description for the Surface Warfare Officer position at US Navy Reserve?
About Surface Warfare Officers
As a current or former Navy Surface Warfare Officer, you have the opportunity to leverage your leadership skills and talent in a dynamic environment. Many SWOs leave active duty due to family obligations, career aspirations, or the desire to settle down. However, the Navy Reserve allows you to achieve these goals while continuing your Naval 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. Navy Reserve Sailors support this mission while leading their own independent lives in the civilian world.
PAY & 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
- 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
- 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 a Navy recruiting website and clicking on the "Find a Recruiter" link, or by calling Navy Recruiting Reserve Command at: (901) 300-0423 or (901) 874-9091.
Salary : $54,321 - $123,456
