Surface Warfare Officer

ABOUT Pursuing a civilian career doesn’t have to mean getting stuck in the corporate world. As a current or former Navy Surface Warfare Officer, there are plenty of part-time opportunities to use your leadership skills and talent in an environment that’s constantly changing. Family obligations. Career aspirations. The desire to settle down and settle in. These are the things that lead many SWOs to leave active duty.

However, in the Navy Reserve, you can achieve all of the above and still continue 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, in times of peace or war. Navy Reserve Sailors seamlessly support and actively aid that mission, all while continuing to lead their own independent lives in the civilian world.

PAY & BENEFITS When you serve your country, you become a part of something truly important – and you deserve to be rewarded accordingly. Navy Reserve Sailors enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits, from state-of-the-art training to extensive educational assistance, VA benefits and more. In return for your service and dedication, the Navy Reserve provides you with the benefits to succeed in both your military and civilian lives:
• 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 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. The Navy does not want to lose your leadership, skills, and expertise!

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  and clicking on the “Find a Recruiter” link, or by calling Navy Recruiting Reserve Command at: NRRC E-Talent:
• y.mil
• LCDR Victoria Blackley
• victoria.e.blackley.mily.mil
• NCC (SW) Paul

A. Burke
• paul.a.burke
6.mily.mil
• Please include the following information in an email so that E-Talent can forward your details to the benefits advisor nearest to you:
Name Address Phone Email Current duty station (if applicable) Best time/method of contact
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