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Topic: Warfare Officer

	Surface Warfare Badge - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		The Surface Warfare Badge was first proposed in 1972 and, by 1980, several classes of the Surface Warfare Badge had been approved for issuance.
		The Surface Warfare Officer Badge, also called the “SWO Pin”, is the highest qualification one may receive in surface warfare.
		Those receiving the Surface Warfare Officer Badge must qualify as a line Surface Warfare Officer and must hold certifications as Officer of the Deck (both underway and inport), Small Boat Officer, Combat Information Center Watch Officer, and must be trained in shipboard damage control and quality maintenance (3M).
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Surface_Warfare_Badge (987 words)

	Warfare Officer - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		A Warfare Officer is one type of officer in the British Royal Navy.
		Junior Warfare Officers, trained at HMS Collingwood, are responsible for navigation and bridge watchkeeping, where they will ensure the navigational safety of all ship operations on behalf of the Captain.
		Being a Warfare Officer involves long hours at sea (usually one four-hour watch on the bridge in any twelve-hour period, in addition to an 8-5 working day), and long periods away from home (6 to 8 months away is typical).
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Warfare_Officer (486 words)

	Spaceship Crew Experience
		A green electronics warfare officer is slow to respond to the opponents electronic counter measures and slow to adapt to a rapidly changing electronic warfare situation.
		Although most navigation officers do not remain green for very long, a benefit of requiring a constant application of their skills, the problems of a green navigation officer are even worse because they apply both in and out of combat.
		Too many times a navigation officer does not know how to use the natural terrain in space to their advantage, most look into the empty expanse in space and see nothing, but to the expert eye of a legendary navigation officer, no place in space is empty.
	homepage.mac.com /cheethorne/Palladium/shipexperience.htm (3633 words)

	Special Warfare: Officer professional development: Civil Affairs Branch (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		Officers who graduated from the Civil Affairs Officer Advanced Course, or CAOAC; or the Mobilization Civil Affairs Course, or MCAC, prior to the establishment of the CAQC are considered to have met the course-qualification requirement for the branch.
		The commanding general of the JFK Special Warfare Center and School is the proponent for all Army special-operations forces and the final authority in determining course prerequisites and the requirements for branch transfers.
		CA officers can expect to execute their duties during scheduled TPU training events, when they participate in a variety of missions and deployments in support of combatant commanders and theater special-operations commands, and when they participate in various exercises at the combat training centers (including Warfighter exercises and exercises in the battle-command training program).
	www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_m0HZY/is_3_16/ai_n6110401 (1213 words)

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		Junior Seaman Officers, as Commanding Officers' representatives, are responsible for the control and safety of Naval vessels at sea and alongside (in port).
		Officers qualifying as PWO (SW) control the Anti-Surface and Anti-Submarine Warfare battle, and are responsible for the operational efficiency of the ship's anti-submarine warfare and acoustic countermeasures systems.
		Officers qualifying as PWO (A) control the Anti-Air Warfare battle, and are responsible for the operational efficiency of the ships Above-Water Warfare systems and sensors, which include gunnery and missile systems.
	www.defencejobs.gov.au /CAREERS_EXPLORER/Navy72.html (4280 words)

	Career Options (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		Upon entering the Surface Warfare Community, you are entering a community that is full of history and tradition as well as a strong commitment to the defense of the country and the support of its commitments around the world.
		The newly commissioned officer from the NROTC program may elect to pursue a career in Naval Special Warfare, which is the smallest of the unrestricted line communities.
		In BUDS Training officers receive instruction in the planning and conduct of all phases and forms of Naval Special Warfare, including the various forms of hydrographic reconnaissance, land and underwater demolitions, individual and crew served weapons, small unit tactics, land reconnaissance, and various types of SCUBA.
	web.usf.edu /nrotc/career.htm (2299 words)

	Career Options (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		The Surface Warfare Community is composed of officers who are qualified in the surface warfare specialty, who man the surface ships of the Navy and whose goal is to command those ships.
		The fundamental goal of the nuclear trained submarine officer is to develop the professional skills and operational background to command a nuclear submarine.
		In BUDS training, officers receive instruction in the planning and conduct of all phases and forms of hydrographic reconnaissance, land and underwater demolitions, individual and crew served weapons, small unit tactics, land reconnaissance, and various types of SCUBA.
	www.nd.edu /~nrotc/career.shtml (668 words)

	SWOS Welcome
		The Surface Warfare Officers School Command is the "Center of Excellence" for Surface Warfare.
		As officers gain experience and are selected for Department Head, Executive Officer and Command, they return to SWOSCOLCOM to fine tune and expand upon their fleet experience through the use of state-of-the-art trainers and classroom instruction.
		Surface Warfare Officers selected for Executive Officer assignments return to SWOSCOLCOM at the ten to twelve year point in their careers to attend the Prospective Executive officer (PXO) Course.
	www.swos.navy.mil /Mols/SWOS_page.htm (709 words)

	Special Warfare: Officer professional development: SF officers, warrant officers (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		Officers and warrant officers in United States Army Special Forces plan, coordinate, direct and support the SF primary missions of unconventional warfare, foreign internal defense, direct action, special reconnaissance and combating terrorism.
		SF officers, as commanders of airborne units, are expected to complete static-line jumpmaster training early in their careers.
		The primary developmental assignment for SF majors is duty as a staff officer in an SF position at the Army, major-Army-command, or major-subordinate-command level.
	www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_m0HZY/is_3_16/ai_n6110403 (1175 words)

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		Officer (Non-Graduate or Graduate) entrants typically join the Navy direct from Year 12 at school, university or civil employment and proceed directly to the Royal Australian Naval College at HMAS CRESWELL (Jervis Bay, NSW) to undertake the New Entry Officer Course.
		Officers graduate from the course with the rank of Midshipman.
		The New Entry Officer Course (NEOC) is 22 weeks in duration and is designed to equip officers with general Service skills common to all employment qualifications and develop the necessary attributes for the efficient management of Naval personnel and assets.
	www.defencejobs.gov.au /CAREERS_EXPLORER/Navy289.html (3833 words)

	Royal Navy: Warfare Officer
		Not all Warfare Officers achieve command, but as long as you have the will to succeed, matched by talent, responsibility will come early.
		As well as working with people, a Warfare Officer must gain an understanding of the scientific and engineering principles that underlie the Navy’s sophisticated technology, from communications equipment to missiles.
		You may specialise as a Fighter Controller, Mine Warfare and Mine Clearance Diving Officer, Hydrographic, Meteorological and Oceanographic Officer, Alternatively you may remain in General Service progressing to navigating a frigate or destroyer until undertaking the Principal Warfare Officer Course.
	www.royal-navy.mod.uk /static/pages/3018.html (878 words)

	Untitled Document (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		A line officer's tours of operational duty with fleet components are alternated with assignments to staff, training, and support activities in the Navy's shore establishment.
		Special warfare and special operations are also available for a limited number of officers, but selection is very competitive and highly selective.
		Naval intelligence officers are required to work on a very broad range of issues and should not be restricted to a specific educational background.
	www.ku.edu /~kunrotc/battalion_regs/chap_11.htm (2741 words)

	Give The Shiphandlers Experience
		The surface warfare officer is interrupted by stints of shore duty during his career that take him off the bridge.
		The path to command for the surface warfare officer involves progression from division officer to department head to executive officer.
		Although the executive officer is present on the bridge or topside for all special evolutions, many commanding officers have been neglectful in ensuring their executive officers actually continue in a "hands-on" fashion to develop their own ship-driving skills.
	www.globalsecurity.org /military/library/report/1992/SJT.htm (3783 words)

	Surface Warfare (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		When you are selected for surface warfare, you have the opportunity to choose the type of ship and home port of your first duty assignment.
		A new ensign typically serves as a division officer, with responsibilities for leading 12 to 50 enlisted personnel and directing a portion of the ship's equipment and operations.
		In addition, you are expected to work toward qualification as combat information center watch officer, officer of the deck and Navy surface warfare officer.
	www.nadn.navy.mil /Admissions/surface.htm (137 words)

	Peleliu medical officers earn unique qualification
		Warfare qualifications represent hard work and dedication to the Navy, as well as an overall comprehension of the day-to-day operational and combat readiness of a ship.
		Tracy Taylor, from Asheville, N.C., said that the qualification differs from the surface warfare officer qualification because of different responsibilities for the underway medical officer.
		According to Peleliu's dental officer, Lt. Matthew Stempowski, from Vermillion, Ohio, "after spending 10 to 12 hours in dental everyday it was a real challenge to break away and get to the classes.
	www.c7f.navy.mil /news3/7frel705.html (582 words)

	NROTC at University of South Florida - Tampa, Florida - Naval Careers (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		Upon earning his/her Officer of the Deck qualification, he/she will be sent to Surface Warfare Officers School in Newport, RI for a three week finishing school.
		The twelve-week Submarine Officer Basic Course in New London, Connecticut will teach the theory and principles of submarine operation and control, the basic administrative responsibilities of a division officer, the theory of the submerged fire control problem and weapons systems, and the basic fundamentals of submarine operations and tactics.
		Opportunities are made available for the officer to complete a masters degree, teach at nuclear power or submarine schools, or fill group and squadron staffs.
	web.usf.edu /nrotc/careers.htm (1478 words)

	Special Warfare: Officer professional development: SF officers, ... @ HighBeam Research (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		An RC officer may have to branch-transfer several times during his career and may not be able to follow the normal SF career model.
		During his tenure as the warrant officer proponent manager, he was instrumental in the advancement of MOS 180A at the tactical and operational levels.
		Chief Warrant Officer 5 William A. McPherson is the chief warrant officer of the SF Branch and the warrant officer proponent manager in SOPO.
	www.highbeam.com /library/doc0.asp?DOCID=1G1:118377877&refid=holomed_1 (2382 words)

	Ships' Crews - HERO GAMES Discussion Boards
		Tactical Action Officer (TAO) The TAO acts as the representative of the commanding officer (CO) concerning the tactical employment and defense of the unit.
		The EOOW is primarily responsible for the safe and efficient performance of the engineering department watches (except damage control) associated with the equipment in his or her charge.
		Junior Officer of the Deck (JOOD) The JOOD is the principal assistant to the OOD.
	www.herogames.com /forums/showthread.php?t=11891 (2905 words)

	Naval Reservists Launch Surface Warfare Officer Mentoring Program (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		Under the initial direction of the Naval Reserve SWO flag officers, a national group of senior captains (O-6) has been formed with representatives from each of the nine readiness commands to develop and guide the program from concept to execution.
		Greater efforts will be undertaken to communicate with officers leaving active duty, advising them of the exciting possibilities of continuing their career as a Reserve officer.
		Senior surface warfare officers interested in becoming a mentor for junior officers should contact their local Reserve center coordinators through their Reserve center.
	www.news.navy.mil /search/display.asp?story_id=4092 (558 words)

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		Surface Warfare is the community within the Navy that involves the use of the surface fleet's ships for the missions of forward naval presence, sea control, and projection of power ashore.
		Surface Warfare Officers (SWO's) are the men and women who, as junior officers only a year out of college, lead the sailors within the many specialized divisions of a ship's crew.
		Surface Warfare officers will be assigned three years of duty to an afloat command split into two eighteen month tours.
	depts.washington.edu /uwnrotc/officer/commun/swo.html (1072 words)

	New training program for navigators, EWOs begins soon
		Combat systems officer training will combine portions of navigator and electronic warfare training to give aviators a cross-flow capability between the two positions on combat aircraft.
		Traditional electronic warfare candidates will see more navigational skills and systems integrations, and traditional navigator candidates will see more electronic warfare in their academic curriculum.
		Currently, navigators and electronic warfare officers train together for 90 days and then train for 82 days in their specialized career fields.
	www.af.mil /news/story_print.asp?storyID=123008583 (605 words)

	NU NROTC - Surface Warfare - Career Outlooks (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		Surface Warfare officers are the leaders onboard the world's most powerful vessels, managing professional and highly trained Sailors in maintaining and operating ship's systems.
		Training as a Surface Warfare officer directly translates to civilian careers in executive-level management as well as many technology and high-tech specialty systems.
		As a Surface Warfare officer, managing and motivating personnel, assuming responsibility for multi-million dollar systems and equipment and gaining valuable insight from travelling the world will provide you with experience that is invaluable to explorers in the private sector.
	www.northwestern.edu /nrotc/b_car_swo_career.htm (241 words)

	Surface Warfare Officer School Revolutionizes Curriculum
		Traditionally, these junior officers spent the first 27 months of their commission earning warfare qualifications.
		Prior to arriving at SWOS, warfare candidates must complete a series of shipboard prerequisites that include becoming qualified as officer of the deck (underway), earn basic damage control and maintenance qualifications, and demonstrate divisional leadership abilities.
		During this time, the warfare candidate will also engage a learning performance system comprised of interactive courseware and practical exercises linked closely to existing personnel qualification standards and their on the job training.
	www.news.navy.mil /search/display.asp?story_id=6780 (543 words)

	Surface Ships: Officer: Careers & Jobs: Navy
		As a Surface Warfare Officer, managing and motivating personnel, assuming responsibility for multimillion-dollar systems and equipment and gaining valuable insight from traveling the world will provide you with experience that is invaluable to employers in the private sector.
		Antisubmarine warfare, antiair warfare, antisurface warfare, land attack, theatre air missile defense, support for Marine Corps and Navy Special Warfare (SEAL) missions, communications, damage control, and shipboard management all rely on the knowledge and expertise of Officers in the Surface Warfare community.
		As a Navy Officer, education and training is an integral and ongoing part of your career.
	www.navy.com /officer/surfaceships (913 words)

	UNM Naval ROTC Surface Warfare Officer (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		urface Warfare is the backbone of the U.S. Navy.
		he Surface Warfare Officer (SWO) in the Navy is one of the most challenging career choices you will ever make.
		To become successful you must master the combined roles of a junior executive and a professional naval officer.
	www.unm.edu /~nrotc/surface.htm (246 words)

	NAVCOMTELSTA Sicily Commanding Officer - Text Version (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		His first assignment was as the 2nd Division, Division Officer on USS La Salle (AGF-3), the command ship for the Middle East Force.
		His next assignment was as the Electronics Materials Officer/Electronic Warfare Officer on USS Richard L. Page (FFG-5) where he experienced a six-month deployment to the Mediterranean Sea with the USS Saratoga (CV-60) Battle Group.
		He earned his Surface Warfare Officer's qualification during this deployment.
	www.sicily.navy.mil /ncts/text/co.htm (432 words)

	The Mayport Mirror - ATG Has New CO - ATG Has New CO
		Berdar attended Officer Candidate School in Newport, R.I. and was commissioned in November 1982.
		Upon completion of the Basic Surface Warfare Officer Course in San Diego, Calif., he reported aboard USS Fox (CG 33).
		Following recruiting duty, Berdar reported as a student to the Surface Warfare Department Head School, Newport, R.I. After course completion, he reported to the forward deployed USS Cochrane (DDG 21) in Yokosuka, Japan, where he sailed his second West Pac deployment and served his first tour as an Engineer officer.
	www.mayportmirror.com /pub/042403/p1s6m.htm (734 words)

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