OVERVIEW:
Age: - At least 19 and less than 29 at time of commission.
- Waiverable to 31.
Education:
- BA/BS/MS in preferred majors: Math, Physics, Engineering, and Chemistry.
- Within 2 ½ years of graduation (1yr - MS), with a minimum of:
-1 yr Calculus
-1 yr Calculus-based Physics (Calculus must be through differential and integral calculus of one real variable. Physics must cover the classic fundamentals of mechanics, magnetism, and electricity.)
- Competitive 3.3+ GPA
Training:
- OCS (12 wks)
- DIVO (6-10 mos)
- SWOS (4-6 wks)
- Complete DIVO tour
- NPS (6 mos)
- Prototype (6 mos)
- Fleet qualify DNR, Wash., DC for Engineering Exam
Vision/Med:
- Correctable to 20/20 (waivers considered).
- Color vision required.
- PRK and LASIK only eye surgeries waiverable.
Professional:
ADDOCS
- Explain low grades
- No pre-service drug use; experimental use of marijuana waiverable
- Fax to NTO, then CNRC
- NUC VIP 1st Thur./Fri. of every mo.
- NUC Interview
Service Obligation:
5 yrs from date of commission.
- Total of 8 yrs Active & Inactive.
Special Info:
Accession bonus of $10,000 + $2,000 after Prototype.
- Paid as E-6 (up to $2600/mo) while finishing school. Advanced to E-7 (add'l $250/mo) for referral resulting in NUC accession.
- Candidates may earn up to $85,000 while completing college.
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:
Program Overview. On Jan. 17, 1955, the first nuclear-powered submarine, USS Nautilus (SSN 571) was put to sea for the first time and signaled her historic message - "Underway on nuclear power." The world's first nuclear-powered surface warship, the guided missile cruiser USS Long Beach (CGN-9), was commissioned Sept. 9, 1961. Just two months later came the first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, USS Enterprise (CVN-65). Forty-five years later there have been 210 nuclear-powered ships built and over 117,000,000 miles steamed on nuclear power. Pursue an exciting and demanding career as a commissioned officer aboard a nuclear powered surface ship or submarine and become part of history. The Nuclear Propulsion Officer Candidate (NUPOC) Program offers intelligent, goal-driven individuals the opportunity to become part of the elite team of Nuclear Trained Naval Officers. Whether destined to become a member of the Nuclear Trained, Surface Warfare community or a Submarine Officer, all Nuclear Trained Officers receive top-notch training, which will prove to be both challenging and rewarding at the same time.
Not all Nuclear Power
While the majority of a Nuclear Trained Officer's time during the first tour of duty is spent learning and overseeing the operations of a nuclear propulsion plant, this is only a foundation on which much higher levels of responsibility are built. After mastering the engineering spaces and the theories behind nuclear power, junior officers learn more about communications, navigation, armament capabilities, and the tactical employment of the platform. Throughout their qualifications, always striving to gain sufficient knowledge and trust to be able to drive the ship, and ultimately earn the right to wear the warfare insignia of a Surface Warfare Officer or the coveted gold dolphins of a Submarine Officer.
Impact on the future.
Nuclear Trained Officers gain valuable life-long experiences, training, and sense of responsibility. Throughout their time onboard a ship, they are put in charge of a division and are responsible for ensuring that the people in the division, as well as the equipment, run smoothly and that all required tasks are completed on time to ensure that the ship is mission ready as scheduled. These responsibilities provide unique experiences for a young junior officer in leadership, managing people, and managing time. Both of these qualities will be beneficial in either a career in the Navy or in the civilian sector. In addition, the amount of responsibility levied on the shoulders of even the most junior officer on board well exceeds that of most peers entering the civilian sector. Just consider, as a twenty two-year-old, the Captain and the other officers onboard are asleep, and you make the announcement in the control room that you have assumed the watch, signifying that you are in charge of a $1.5 billion warship.
Eligibility Overview.
Citizenship: Applicants must be citizens of the United States.
Sex: Open to men and women. (Only men may be assigned to submarines)
