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Dacha Corp

Surface Warfare Officer

Dacha Corp, New York, New York, United States

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About America’s Navy has the most modern, advanced fleet of ships in the world. Surface Warfare Officers (SWOs) are extensively trained to maintain and operate these ships, their crews, and their systems. In this role, you will lead by example and have the opportunity to excel as a leader. You may serve as a Commanding Officer over an elite crew and be an authority in all aspects of Navy assignments.

Key duties include:

Directing personnel operations aboard Navy vessels like aircraft carriers, cruisers, destroyers, amphibious warfare ships, mine warfare ships, and frigates

Managing shipboard vertical launch systems

Using computer displays and advanced technology in battle and ship defense

Supporting Navy expeditionary forces, Theater Air Missile operations, anti-submarine warfare, surface-to-air warfare, and supply missions

Responsibilities Surface Warfare Officers are involved in nearly every aspect of Navy missions. As a SWO, you may be in charge of any number of shipboard operations and activities, working with specialized forces such as:

Aircraft Carrier Forces: Defend aircraft carriers by coordinating air, submarine, and surface ship defense

Cruiser-Destroyer Forces: Provide attack and defense with missile and firepower capabilities, supporting anti-air, anti-submarine, and anti-surface warfare

Amphibious Forces: Embark and transport vehicles, equipment, and personnel for amphibious assault operations

Combat-Logistics Forces: Provide support with fuel, ammunition, food, and supplies, as well as repair, maintenance, and rescue capabilities through Fleet Support Ships

Mine Warfare Forces: Detect, identify, and neutralize maritime mines

Qualifications & Requirements

Be a U.S. citizen

Be between 19 and 29 years old at the time of commissioning

Meet the Navy’s physical standards

Have a four‑year degree from an accredited U.S. college or university

Enter the SWO community through NROTC, the U.S. Naval Academy, or Officer Candidate School if you already have a degree

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