- Meet physical commissioning standards for appointment in the Unrestricted Line (URL), Special Duty Officer (Intelligence), Special Duty Officer (Cryptologic), Civil Engineer Corps (CEC), Supply Corps (SC), or Nurse Corps (NC) as prescribed in the Manual of the Medical Department, NAVMED P-117 (submitted upon notification of selection), and the physical fitness standards as prescribed in OPNAVINST 6110.1F.
- Have no record of courts-martial convictions or civilian felony convictions.
- Have no record of driving while intoxicated (DWI) or driving under the influence (DUI) within the three (3) years preceding 01 July of application year. Substantiated alcohol or drug-related incidents while in an enlisted status are considered an aspect of an individual's performance and judgment and will be considered when assessing future leadership potential. Applicants who are alcohol dependent must have successfully completed the appropriate regimen of treatment and education in accordance with OPNAVINST 5350.4C and have remained alcohol free for the period of three (3) years preceding 01 July of application year.
- Have no record of disciplinary action under Article 15, Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ), or conviction by civil court for misdemeanors (except minor offenses that impose a fine of $300 or less, exclusive of court charges) during the three (3) years preceding 01 July of application year.
- Have passed a Personal Fitness Assessment (PFA) Test taken within 1 year of the 01 July application deadline. The last 3 PRT/PFA's must be submitted (Spring and Fall of previous year and spring of the application year), printed from PRIMS which provides raw scores and body composition. Command should administer special PFA if needed to meet this requirement. A failing PFA is disqualifying for this program.
- Have submitted all documentation listed in OPNAVINST 1420.1A, (Chapter 8) paragraph 7 (Application Procedures). Omission of documentation may be disqualifying for this program.
- Maintain eligibility requirements during the application period and during participation in the program.
Note:
- Students presently enrolled in other officer accession programs are not eligible for the STA-21 Program.
- Individuals who have already obtained their baccalaureate degree are not eligible for STA-21 and should apply directly for Officer Candidate School (OCS). OCS application procedures can be found in OPNAVINST 1420.1A, (Chapter 4).
Program Options
The STA-21 Commissioning Program allows Sailors to apply to the Core Program or a Target group option. The Core Program allows participants the most flexibility in selecting a major and requesting schools to attend. STA-21 students in the Core Program will be assigned an Unrestricted Line (URL) navy officer designator upon commissioning. (Students will request which officer community they desire during their final year of academic study, but assignment is controlled by NSTC in accordance with annual community goals set by BUPERS). Sailors selected into a Target group option will, upon commissioning, be assigned to that option's officer community. These Target group options each have specific requirements related to them.
When applying to the STA-21 Program, a Sailor may select from the following alternatives:
- Apply for the STA-21 Core Program only,
- Apply for one Target group option only, or
- Apply for one Target group option plus STA-21 Core Program.
- Applicants may not apply for more than one Target group option.
Sailors desiring selection to a Target group option program are advised to also apply to the Core Program as an alternative that offers selection to other URL officer communities.
While all STA-21 participants must meet the eligibility requirements of the Core Program, Sailors desiring to participate in an STA-21 Target group option must also meet the requirements of that particular program. Program Option requirements are listed below.
PILOT OPTION
Age: STA-21 Pilot Option candidates must be at least 19 years old and able to complete degree requirements and be commissioned prior to age 27. Maximum age limit may be adjusted upward to age 29 with active duty or prior active duty service computed on a month-for-month basis and approved by PERS-435A. No waivers beyond 29.
Educational Requirements: Applicants must achieve a score of at least the following: AQR (4), PFAR (5) on the Pilot Flight Aptitude Rating (PFAR).
If selected for STA-21 Pilot Option, eligibility must be maintained at the university in which enrolled.
Medical Standards: Applicants must complete and submit results of a Student Naval Aviator flight physical examination with cycloplegic eye refraction.
If selected for STA-21 Pilot option but later determined to be not physically qualified for aviation, STA-21 selection will be withdrawn.
