U.S. Navy Officer Careers

Line Corps

Surface Warfare Officer

  • Commands and operates naval ships, ensuring combat readiness and mission execution.
  • Serves on surface ships, at naval bases, and in deployed fleets worldwide.

Submarine Warfare Officer

  • Operates and commands submarines, focusing on underwater warfare and strategic deterrence.
  • Serves on submarines and at submarine bases, including classified missions.

Naval Aviator

  • Pilots naval aircraft, conducting air missions including strike, reconnaissance, and transport.
  • Serves on aircraft carriers, naval air stations, and in deployed air wings.

Naval Flight Officer

  • Manages flight operations and weapons systems on naval aircraft.
  • Serves on aircraft carriers, naval air stations, and in deployed air wings.

Special Warfare Officer (SEAL)

  • Leads special operations missions, including direct action, reconnaissance, and counterterrorism.
  • Serves in SEAL teams, training centers, and classified missions worldwide.

Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Officer

  • Manages disposal of explosive devices, including IEDs and underwater mines.
  • Serves in EOD units, specialized detachments, and operational deployments.

Restricted Line

Cyber Warfare Engineer

  • Develops and executes cyber operations, protecting and exploiting information systems.
  • Serves in cyber units, headquarters commands, and cyber warfare centers.

Information Warfare Officer

  • Manages electronic warfare, cyber warfare, and information operations.
  • Serves in information warfare units, headquarters, and operational commands.

Public Affairs Officer

  • Manages communication and media relations, ensuring accurate and timely information dissemination.
  • Serves in public affairs offices, headquarters, and operational theaters.

Foreign Area Officer

  • Provides regional expertise and cultural knowledge to support naval operations.
  • Serves in embassies, regional commands, and international assignments.

Human Resources Officer

  • Manages personnel and administrative operations, focusing on career development and workforce planning.
  • Serves in personnel offices, headquarters, and fleet support roles.

Staff Corps

Medical Corps Officer

  • Provides medical care, manages medical units, and oversees health services for sailors and Marines.
  • Serves in hospitals, clinics, and onboard ships during deployments.

Dental Corps Officer

  • Delivers dental care and manages dental units, ensuring dental readiness and oral health.
  • Serves in dental clinics, onboard ships, and in field units.

Nurse Corps Officer

  • Provides nursing care, manages nursing units, and oversees patient care services.
  • Serves in hospitals, clinics, and onboard ships during deployments.

Medical Service Corps Officer

  • Manages healthcare administration, logistics, and support services for medical operations.
  • Serves in medical logistics units, hospitals, and headquarters support roles.

Judge Advocate General (JAG) Officer

  • Provides legal services, including military justice, operational law, and legal assistance to sailors and Marines.
  • Serves in legal offices, headquarters units, and operational theaters.

Chaplain Corps Officer

  • Provides religious support, counseling, and moral guidance to sailors and Marines.
  • Serves in chapels, units, and onboard ships during deployments.

Supply Corps Officer

  • Manages supply chain and logistical operations, ensuring material support for naval operations.
  • Serves in supply units, onboard ships, and at naval logistics centers.