Fy 11 fleet-brief

Seaman to Admiral 21 BriefSeaman to Admiral 21 BriefUSS JOHN C. STENNIS (CVN 74)USS JOHN C. STENNIS (CVN 74)

March 26, 2011March 26, 2011

LT Schnarr, SupplyLT Schnarr, SupplyLT Green, IntelLT Green, Intel

LT MacDermid, ReactorLT MacDermid, ReactorNCC Moise, Command Career CounselorNCC Moise, Command Career Counselor

““People should have the opportunity to excel, and be all they People should have the opportunity to excel, and be all they can be, even if they don't get a perfect or traditional start.” can be, even if they don't get a perfect or traditional start.”

- Chief of Naval Operations Admiral Boorda - Chief of Naval Operations Admiral Boorda

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STA-21STA-21

• A full-time A full-time UNDERGRADUATEUNDERGRADUATE education and follow- education and follow-on commissioning programon commissioning program– Applicable to enlisted personnel of the regular Applicable to enlisted personnel of the regular

Navy and Naval Reserve on active dutyNavy and Naval Reserve on active duty

• Selectees are provided a maximum of up to 36 Selectees are provided a maximum of up to 36 months to complete a baccalaureate degreemonths to complete a baccalaureate degree

• Upon degree completion, selectees will become Upon degree completion, selectees will become commissioned officerscommissioned officers

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STA-21 will…STA-21 will…

• Pay ALL Sailors their full pay, allowances, and Pay ALL Sailors their full pay, allowances, and benefitsbenefits

• Provide up to $10K per year Provide up to $10K per year (paid to the university)(paid to the university) for for

tuition, books and feestuition, books and fees

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STA-21 Programs ConsolidatedSTA-21 Programs Consolidated

N u rse O p tio n

2 -Y ea r

4 -Y ea r

F leet N R O T C S T A

N u clea r

A v ia tio n

C iv il E n g in eer C o rp s

B a sic

E C P B O O S T

STA -21

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STA-21 EligibilitySTA-21 Eligibility

• U.S. citizen. U.S. citizen. No waivers!No waivers!• Recommended by CO.Recommended by CO.

– Good moral character, Good moral character, officer potential, officer potential, academic ability, and academic ability, and unquestionable loyalty.unquestionable loyalty.

• Active duty member of the Active duty member of the Navy or Naval Reserve Navy or Naval Reserve – Including FTS, National Including FTS, National

Call to Service, and Call to Service, and SELRES (SELRES (Re-enlist into Re-enlist into Active DutyActive Duty))

– NotNot ACDUTRA or AT ACDUTRA or AT• Able to complete degree in Able to complete degree in

36 months or less.36 months or less.

• High School Grad/GEDHigh School Grad/GED• Able to be commissioned Able to be commissioned

prior to 27prior to 27thth birthday. birthday.– Age requirements for Age requirements for

certain STA-21 option certain STA-21 option programs differ.programs differ.

• Maintain a cumulative Maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.5/4.0 while GPA of 2.5/4.0 while enrolled.enrolled.– Nuclear/CEC/Medical Nuclear/CEC/Medical

3.0/4.03.0/4.0• Must be physically Must be physically

qualified and have qualified and have passed the latest 3 PFA passed the latest 3 PFA cycles.cycles.

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STA-21 EligibilitySTA-21 Eligibility(Continued)(Continued)

• SAT – V 500/M 500 SAT – V 500/M 500 ororACT – E 20/M 21ACT – E 20/M 21– No waivers for test scoresNo waivers for test scores..– Nuclear 1140 SAT (comb) Nuclear 1140 SAT (comb)

or 50 ACT (comb M/E)or 50 ACT (comb M/E)• No record of courts-martial or No record of courts-martial or

civilian felony convictions.civilian felony convictions.• No record of DWI/DUI within No record of DWI/DUI within

the three (3) years preceding the three (3) years preceding application deadline.application deadline.– Substantiated drug/alcohol Substantiated drug/alcohol

incident while in enlisted incident while in enlisted status will be assessed.status will be assessed.

• No record of disciplinary No record of disciplinary action under Article 15, action under Article 15, UCMJ, or conviction by UCMJ, or conviction by civil court for civil court for misdemeanors (except misdemeanors (except minor offenses <$300) minor offenses <$300) during the three (3) during the three (3) years preceding years preceding application deadline.application deadline.

• Students presently Students presently enrolled in other officer enrolled in other officer accession programs are accession programs are notnot eligible. eligible.

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STA-21 EligibilitySTA-21 Eligibility(FAQs)(FAQs)

Q: How many years in service do I Q: How many years in service do I need need

to have to apply to STA-21?to have to apply to STA-21?

A: STA-21 has no minimum time in A: STA-21 has no minimum time in service requirement. In other service requirement. In other

words, all words, all enlisted personnel from the junior enlisted personnel from the junior

Sailor Sailor in 'A' School to the seasoned Chief in 'A' School to the seasoned Chief

Petty Petty Officer can apply, so long as the Officer can apply, so long as the applicant meets the minimum age applicant meets the minimum age requirement set by the program requirement set by the program

they they desire to enter.desire to enter.

Q: What happens if I am selected Q: What happens if I am selected for an for an

option, but after my physical I am option, but after my physical I am

found not physically qualified?found not physically qualified?

A: You must be found physically A: You must be found physically

qualified for the option in which qualified for the option in which you are you are

selected. If you are not found selected. If you are not found physically physically

qualified, your selection must be qualified, your selection must be

withdrawn.withdrawn.

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STA-21 EligibilitySTA-21 Eligibility(FAQs)(FAQs)

Q: Suppose I want to get laser Q: Suppose I want to get laser surgery surgery

done on my eyes in order to be done on my eyes in order to be found found

physically qualified for aviation, physically qualified for aviation, how will how will

that affect my selection status?that affect my selection status?

A: You must be found fit for duty A: You must be found fit for duty and and

physically qualified by BUMED physically qualified by BUMED before before

you can receive orders to you can receive orders to participate in participate in

the program.the program.

Q: What if I become pregnant after Q: What if I become pregnant after I am selected for STA-21 program?I am selected for STA-21 program?

A: Pregnancy does not restrict a A: Pregnancy does not restrict a selected STA-21 applicant from selected STA-21 applicant from

school school matriculation. matriculation.

Q. Can a single parent apply for STA-21?Q. Can a single parent apply for STA-21?

A. Yes they can, as long as they have A. Yes they can, as long as they have complied with the requirements specified complied with the requirements specified in OPNAVINST 1740.4D, “Family Care in OPNAVINST 1740.4D, “Family Care Plan”. Plan”.

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STA-21 BenefitsSTA-21 Benefits(FAQs)(FAQs)

Q: Will I qualify for base housing?Q: Will I qualify for base housing?

A: Yes, students in the STA-21 A: Yes, students in the STA-21 Program Program

will remain on active duty, so they will remain on active duty, so they will will

maintain all associated benefits. This maintain all associated benefits. This includes base housing, health care, includes base housing, health care, exchange/commissary privileges, exchange/commissary privileges,

etc. etc. Living in base housing is not a Living in base housing is not a guarantee, as it depends on guarantee, as it depends on

availability availability and other unique aspects of the area and other unique aspects of the area near the university selected.near the university selected.

Q: Am I eligible for advancement while in Q: Am I eligible for advancement while in the program?the program?

A: Yes, while participating in the STA-21 A: Yes, while participating in the STA-21 Commissioning Program, all Sailors are Commissioning Program, all Sailors are eligible for normal enlisted eligible for normal enlisted advancement.advancement.

Q: Can I use Tuition Assistance or the Q: Can I use Tuition Assistance or the Navy College Fund while participating in Navy College Fund while participating in STA-21?STA-21?

A: No, STA-21 students are not eligible A: No, STA-21 students are not eligible for TA, or NCF while participating in STA-21.for TA, or NCF while participating in STA-21.However, you do not lose the benefits. They However, you do not lose the benefits. They can be used for higher education after can be used for higher education after commissioning. commissioning.

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STA-21 SchoolingSTA-21 Schooling(FAQs)(FAQs)

Q: What is my affiliation with the Q: What is my affiliation with the NROTC Unit while I'm in school?NROTC Unit while I'm in school?

A: Participants in the STA-21 Program A: Participants in the STA-21 Program are members of the NROTC Unit are members of the NROTC Unit associated with the university they associated with the university they attend. They are strongly encouraged attend. They are strongly encouraged

to to hold positions within the Unit, will drill hold positions within the Unit, will drill with the Unit, and will participate in all with the Unit, and will participate in all NROTC Unit activities. The only NROTC Unit activities. The only exceptions to this rule are (1) the Naval exceptions to this rule are (1) the Naval Science courses already completed at Science courses already completed at the Naval Science Institute (NSI) will the Naval Science Institute (NSI) will not be taken while attending college, not be taken while attending college, and (2) STA-21 officer candidates will and (2) STA-21 officer candidates will not participate in midshipman summer not participate in midshipman summer cruises.cruises.

Q: What colleges can I attend?Q: What colleges can I attend?

A: Participants in the STA-21 Program A: Participants in the STA-21 Program can attend any NROTC affiliated can attend any NROTC affiliated university (including cross-town university (including cross-town schools). Except Nurse, Nuclear, and schools). Except Nurse, Nuclear, and Civil Engineer Corps Options, which Civil Engineer Corps Options, which must attend specific schools. NSTC must attend specific schools. NSTC determines university assignments for determines university assignments for STA-21 Sailors based on a number of STA-21 Sailors based on a number of factors including their application factors including their application request, NROTC Unit openings, etc. request, NROTC Unit openings, etc.

Q: Do I participate in midshipmen Q: Do I participate in midshipmen summer cruises?summer cruises?

A: No, because of the year-round studies, A: No, because of the year-round studies, summer cruises will not be available for summer cruises will not be available for STA-21 Sailors.STA-21 Sailors.

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STA-21 SchoolingSTA-21 Schooling(FAQs)(FAQs)

Q: Are application fees refundable?Q: Are application fees refundable?

A: Yes, your application fees to the A: Yes, your application fees to the school to which you are assigned school to which you are assigned

can be can be considered a reimbursable considered a reimbursable

expense. expense. Receipts must be shown in order to Receipts must be shown in order to liquidate your claim. However, if liquidate your claim. However, if

you you apply to more than one university, apply to more than one university,

you you may only claim one application fee.may only claim one application fee.

Q: When will I be issued orders to Q: When will I be issued orders to begin the program?begin the program?

A: You will receive orders once you A: You will receive orders once you have submitted an acceptance letter, have submitted an acceptance letter, valid degree plan, HIV results, and been valid degree plan, HIV results, and been determined physically qualified by determined physically qualified by

BUMED.BUMED.

Q: Will the STA-21 program provide me Q: Will the STA-21 program provide me with a personal desktop computer?with a personal desktop computer?

A: No, any computer needs may be A: No, any computer needs may be provided by the university or ROTC unit.provided by the university or ROTC unit.

Q: Will I be eligible for grants and other Q: Will I be eligible for grants and other scholarships offered by the schools?scholarships offered by the schools?

A: Yes, you may apply and receive A: Yes, you may apply and receive grants, scholarships and student loans grants, scholarships and student loans offered to you by other sources. You offered to you by other sources. You should contact the university financial should contact the university financial aid office for eligibility requirements.aid office for eligibility requirements.

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Program OptionsProgram Options

NUCLEAR

STAFF CORPS

CORE

PILOT

SURFACE

NFO

RESTRICTED

SPECWAR

INFO WARFARE

SWO/IP

SWO/ED

EOD

INTEL

SWO/OCEANO

MEDICAL CORPS

CEC

NURSE CORPS

SUPPLY CORPS

UNRESTRICTED

STA-21

HUMAN RESOURCE

OCEANOGRAPHY

FY-10 & 11FY-10 & 11STA-21 Selection GoalsSTA-21 Selection Goals

FY10FY10 FY11FY11

OptionOption GoalGoal QualifiedQualified SelectSelect GoalGoal Qualified Qualified SelectSelect

CECCEC 44 5555 44 22 4444 22

CORECORE 2323 9494 3131 3030 7474 3030

HRHR 22 1717 22 22 2828 22

IWIW 88 3535 88 22 5757 22

INTELINTEL 88 6464 88 22 8787 22

MEDICALMEDICAL 22 5757 22 22 3535 22

NFONFO 2525 3030 2424 44 1414 44

NUCLEARNUCLEAR 5050 111111 4646 3030 5757 3030

NURSENURSE 1818 3030 1818 99 1919 99

OCEANOOCEANO 44 1010 44

PILOTPILOT 3535 7474 3535 88 6969 88

EODEOD 33 1212 33 22 99 22

SPEC WARSPEC WAR 44 11 11 22 44 22

SUPPLYSUPPLY 33 4141 33 22 3131 22

SWOSWO 3232 3434 3131 88 4747 88

SWO/EDSWO/ED 44 3737 44 22 3232 22

SWO/IPSWO/IP 33 1313 33 22 99 22

SWO/OCEANOSWO/OCEANO 22 1010 22 22 22 22

TOTALTOTAL 226226 715715 225225 115115 628628 115115

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Core OptionCore Option

• Able to complete degree requirements and be commissioned Able to complete degree requirements and be commissioned prior to 27prior to 27thth birthday. Maximum age limit may be adjusted to - birthday. Maximum age limit may be adjusted to - prior 29prior 29thth birthday. birthday.

• Available for active duty Navy enlisted personnel of all ratings.Available for active duty Navy enlisted personnel of all ratings.

• Must be able to complete requirements for baccalaureate Must be able to complete requirements for baccalaureate degree in 36 months.degree in 36 months.

• Must complete 2 semesters of calculus and calculus-based Must complete 2 semesters of calculus and calculus-based physics. Grade of 2.0 (C or better).physics. Grade of 2.0 (C or better).

• Maintain a grade point average of 2.5 or better on a 4.0 scale.Maintain a grade point average of 2.5 or better on a 4.0 scale.

• To commission, must pass medical standards in accordance To commission, must pass medical standards in accordance with the Medical Manual, Chapter 15.with the Medical Manual, Chapter 15.

• Incur a 5 year active duty obligation upon commissioning.Incur a 5 year active duty obligation upon commissioning.

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Nuclear OptionNuclear Option

• The only applicants eligible to apply are those currently:The only applicants eligible to apply are those currently:– Enrolled in Nuclear Field “A” School, Naval Nuclear Power Enrolled in Nuclear Field “A” School, Naval Nuclear Power

School or Naval Nuclear Power Training Unit. School or Naval Nuclear Power Training Unit. – Assigned to Naval Nuclear Power Training Unit or Fleet Assigned to Naval Nuclear Power Training Unit or Fleet

Interactive Display Equipment (FIDE) Trainer as staff Interactive Display Equipment (FIDE) Trainer as staff pickup instructors or sea returnee instructors. pickup instructors or sea returnee instructors.

– Assigned to Naval Nuclear Power Training Command as sea Assigned to Naval Nuclear Power Training Command as sea returnee instructors.returnee instructors.

• Must be able to complete degree requirements and be Must be able to complete degree requirements and be commissioned prior to age 26 ½ years commissioned prior to age 26 ½ years – For students and staff pickup instructors. Waivers may be For students and staff pickup instructors. Waivers may be

considered on a case-by-case basis for those who would considered on a case-by-case basis for those who would not exceed age 29 ½ at commissioning. Sea returnee staff not exceed age 29 ½ at commissioning. Sea returnee staff instructors must be commissioned prior to their 31st instructors must be commissioned prior to their 31st birthday.birthday.

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Nuclear Option Nuclear Option (Continued)(Continued)

• Applicants must have a combined 1140 SAT (minimum of Applicants must have a combined 1140 SAT (minimum of 500/500) or combined 50 ACT (minimum 20V/21M).500/500) or combined 50 ACT (minimum 20V/21M).

• Have finished sufficient undergraduate work to complete Have finished sufficient undergraduate work to complete requirements for baccalaureate degree in 36 months.requirements for baccalaureate degree in 36 months.

• Must attend 1 of 18 NROTC universities.Must attend 1 of 18 NROTC universities.• MustMust major in technical curricula and maintain 3.0/4.0 major in technical curricula and maintain 3.0/4.0

GPA.GPA.• Open to men and women.Open to men and women.• Candidates must meet physical qualification requirements Candidates must meet physical qualification requirements

for submarines and/or nuclear field duty.for submarines and/or nuclear field duty.• Incur 5-year active duty obligation upon commissioning.Incur 5-year active duty obligation upon commissioning.

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Pilot OptionPilot Option

• Able to complete degree requirements and beAble to complete degree requirements and be commissioned prior to 27th birthday. commissioned prior to 27th birthday. • Available for active duty Navy enlisted personnel of all Available for active duty Navy enlisted personnel of all

ratings.ratings.• Maximum age limit may be adjusted to - prior 29Maximum age limit may be adjusted to - prior 29th th

birthday.birthday.• Achieve a score of Academic Qualification Rating/AQR(4) Achieve a score of Academic Qualification Rating/AQR(4)

and Pilot Flight Aptitude Rating/PFR(5) on the Aviation and Pilot Flight Aptitude Rating/PFR(5) on the Aviation Selection Test Battery/ASTB.Selection Test Battery/[email protected], ([email protected], (850) 452-2257 ext 1091850) 452-2257 ext 1091

• Must pass Student Naval Aviator flight physical exam.Must pass Student Naval Aviator flight physical exam.• Incur an eight year active duty obligation upon date of Incur an eight year active duty obligation upon date of

designation as a Naval Aviator or six years from date of designation as a Naval Aviator or six years from date of disenrollment from flight training unless released by the disenrollment from flight training unless released by the Deputy Chief of Naval Operations (Manpower and Deputy Chief of Naval Operations (Manpower and Personnel).Personnel).

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NFO OptionNFO Option

• Able to complete degree requirements and be Able to complete degree requirements and be commissioned prior to 27th birthday. Maximum age commissioned prior to 27th birthday. Maximum age limit may be adjusted to prior 31st birthday.limit may be adjusted to prior 31st birthday.

• Available for active duty Navy enlisted personnel of all Available for active duty Navy enlisted personnel of all ratings.ratings.

• Achieve a passing score of AQR(4) and FOFAR(5) on the Achieve a passing score of AQR(4) and FOFAR(5) on the ASTB. Must pass Student Naval Flight Officer flight ASTB. Must pass Student Naval Flight Officer flight physical exam.physical exam. – [email protected]@med.navy.mil

(850)452-2257 ext 1091.(850)452-2257 ext 1091. • STA-21 NFO Option officer candidates will incur a six STA-21 NFO Option officer candidates will incur a six

year active duty obligation upon date of designation as year active duty obligation upon date of designation as a Naval Flight Officer or six years from date of a Naval Flight Officer or six years from date of disenrollment from flight training.disenrollment from flight training.

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SWO OptionSWO Option

• Able to complete degree requirements and be Able to complete degree requirements and be commissioned prior to 28commissioned prior to 28thth birthday. No Waiver! birthday. No Waiver!


• To commission, must meet medical standards in To commission, must meet medical standards in accordance with the Medical Manual, Chapter 15.accordance with the Medical Manual, Chapter 15.

• STA-21 SWO Option selectees will incur a five year STA-21 SWO Option selectees will incur a five year active dutyactive duty

obligation upon commissioning.obligation upon commissioning.

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CEC OptionCEC Option

• Able to complete degree requirements and Able to complete degree requirements and be commissioned prior to 42nd birthday.be commissioned prior to 42nd birthday.• Have sufficient college credits to completeHave sufficient college credits to complete ABET engineering degree or NAABABET engineering degree or NAAB architecture degree within 36 months.architecture degree within 36 months.• Must maintain a 3.0/4.0 minimum GPA.Must maintain a 3.0/4.0 minimum GPA. Preferred degrees are civil, mechanical and electrical Preferred degrees are civil, mechanical and electrical

engineering.engineering.• Open to all ratings. Selectees must have at least four years of Open to all ratings. Selectees must have at least four years of

active duty (of which at least three years were in an other active duty (of which at least three years were in an other than formal training environment).than formal training environment).

• Medically qualified (Same as Core Program with exception that Medically qualified (Same as Core Program with exception that color blindness not disqualifying). color blindness not disqualifying).

• Incur a 5-year active duty obligation upon commissioning.Incur a 5-year active duty obligation upon commissioning.• www.npc.navy.mil/Officer/Pers44/CivilEngineerCorpswww.npc.navy.mil/Officer/Pers44/CivilEngineerCorps

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SPECWAR OptionSPECWAR Option

• Able to complete degree requirements and be Able to complete degree requirements and be commissioned prior to 29th birthday. Limit may be commissioned prior to 29th birthday. Limit may be adjusted for active service up to 24 months. Waivers adjusted for active service up to 24 months. Waivers beyond 24 months may be considered for personnel who beyond 24 months may be considered for personnel who possess exceptional qualifications, provided they can be possess exceptional qualifications, provided they can be commissioned prior to the 35th birthday.commissioned prior to the 35th birthday.

• Must pass physical qualification IAW Medical Manual, Must pass physical qualification IAW Medical Manual, Chapter 15, including qualification for diving duty and/or Chapter 15, including qualification for diving duty and/or combat swimmer.combat swimmer.

• Incur five-year active duty obligation upon Incur five-year active duty obligation upon commissioning.commissioning.

• Applicants must have one of the followingApplicants must have one of the following NECs: 5323, 5326, 8491, or 8492. NECs: 5323, 5326, 8491, or 8492. • Open to males only.Open to males only.

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Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD)Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) (Formerly SPECOP) (Formerly SPECOP)

• Selectees must be able to complete degree Selectees must be able to complete degree requirementsrequirements

and be commissioned prior to 29th birthday. Limit and be commissioned prior to 29th birthday. Limit maymay

be adjusted upward for active service up to 24 be adjusted upward for active service up to 24 months. months. Waivers beyond 24 months may be considered Waivers beyond 24 months may be considered for personnel who possess exceptional qualifications,for personnel who possess exceptional qualifications,

provided they can be commissioned prior to the 35provided they can be commissioned prior to the 35thth

birthday.birthday.

• Available for active duty Navy enlisted personnel of Available for active duty Navy enlisted personnel of allallratings.ratings.

• Applicants must have one of the following NECs: Applicants must have one of the following NECs: 5332, 5333, 5334, 5335, 5336, 5337, 5342, 5343, 5332, 5333, 5334, 5335, 5336, 5337, 5342, 5343, 8493, or 8494.8493, or 8494.

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Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD)Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) (Formerly SPECOP) - (cont’d) (Formerly SPECOP) - (cont’d)

• Must pass physical qualification in accordance with the Must pass physical qualification in accordance with the Medical Manual, Chapter 15, including qualification for Medical Manual, Chapter 15, including qualification for diving duty and/or combat swimmer.diving duty and/or combat swimmer.

• Incur five-year active duty obligation upon Incur five-year active duty obligation upon commissioning.commissioning.

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Nurse Corps OptionNurse Corps Option

• Must be at least 18 years old. Must Must be at least 18 years old. Must completecomplete

degree requirements and be commissioned degree requirements and be commissioned priorpriorto 42to 42nd nd birthday.birthday.

• Available for active duty Navy enlisted Available for active duty Navy enlisted personnel personnel of all ratings.of all ratings.

• Exempt from the Calculus and Physics Exempt from the Calculus and Physics requirement requirement

of STA-21 Core program. of STA-21 Core program. – Must meet math/science requirements of Must meet math/science requirements of

Nursing degree program.Nursing degree program.• Must have completed a minimum of 45 Must have completed a minimum of 45

quarter, or 30 semester credit hours in quarter, or 30 semester credit hours in undergraduate nursing prerequisite courses; undergraduate nursing prerequisite courses; Psychology, Biology, Chemistry, Organic Psychology, Biology, Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Anatomy and Physiology, Chemistry, Anatomy and Physiology, Microbiology, Nutrition, Sociology, History, Microbiology, Nutrition, Sociology, History, General English and Math, and PE ClassGeneral English and Math, and PE Class. .

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Nurse Corps OptionNurse Corps Option(Continued)(Continued)

• Available only at specially identified NROTC affiliated Available only at specially identified NROTC affiliated colleges or universities with nursing programs that colleges or universities with nursing programs that confer a Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing that is confer a Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing that is accredited by the NLNAC or the CCNE. Must meet accredited by the NLNAC or the CCNE. Must meet licensure requirements.licensure requirements.

• Selectees will incur a five-year active duty obligation Selectees will incur a five-year active duty obligation upon commissioning.upon commissioning.

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Supply Corps OptionSupply Corps Option

• Selectees must be able to complete degree Selectees must be able to complete degree requirements and be commissioned prior to 31requirements and be commissioned prior to 31stst birthday. No waivers.birthday. No waivers.


• Applicants must earn a baccalaureate degree in a Applicants must earn a baccalaureate degree in a business, engineering or math-related field. business, engineering or math-related field.

• Must pass medical standards in accordance with the of Must pass medical standards in accordance with the of the Medical Manual, Chapter 15 – color blindness not the Medical Manual, Chapter 15 – color blindness not disqualifying.disqualifying.

• STA-21 Supply Corps Option selectees will incur a five STA-21 Supply Corps Option selectees will incur a five year active duty year active duty obligation upon commissioning.obligation upon commissioning.

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Intel OptionIntel Option

• Must be at least 18 years old and be able to complete Must be at least 18 years old and be able to complete the degree requirements and be commissioned prior the degree requirements and be commissioned prior to 35to 35thth birthday. birthday.

• This option is open to men and women of all ratings.This option is open to men and women of all ratings.• Must pass physical standards in accordance with the Must pass physical standards in accordance with the

Medical Manual, Chapter 15 – color blindness not Medical Manual, Chapter 15 – color blindness not disqualifying.disqualifying.

• Applicants who are selected, must have a current Applicants who are selected, must have a current TS/SCI clearance or provide proof that TS/SCI TS/SCI clearance or provide proof that TS/SCI documentation has been submitted.documentation has been submitted.

• Incur a 5 year active duty obligation upon Incur a 5 year active duty obligation upon commissioning.commissioning.

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Information Warfare OptionInformation Warfare Option

• Must be at least 18 years old and be able to complete Must be at least 18 years old and be able to complete the degree requirements and be commissioned prior the degree requirements and be commissioned prior to 35to 35thth birthday. birthday.

• This option is available to all ratings for candidates This option is available to all ratings for candidates possessing Information Warfare (IW) skills in the possessing Information Warfare (IW) skills in the areas of signals, foreign languages (emphasis on areas of signals, foreign languages (emphasis on middle and far eastern languages) and information middle and far eastern languages) and information

systems technologies and networks.systems technologies and networks.

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Information Warfare OptionInformation Warfare Option(Continued)(Continued)

• Must pass physical standards in accordance with the Must pass physical standards in accordance with the Medical Manual, Chapter 15 – color blindness not Medical Manual, Chapter 15 – color blindness not disqualifying.disqualifying.

• Applicants who are selected, must have a current Applicants who are selected, must have a current TS/SCI clearance or provide proof that TS/SCI TS/SCI clearance or provide proof that TS/SCI documentation has been submitted.documentation has been submitted.

• Incur a 5 year active duty obligation upon Incur a 5 year active duty obligation upon commissioning.commissioning.

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MedicalMedical Corps OptionCorps Option

• Applicants must be at least 18 years old and able to complete 20 Applicants must be at least 18 years old and able to complete 20 years of active commissioned service as a physician by age 62.years of active commissioned service as a physician by age 62.

• Available for active duty Navy enlisted personnel of all ratings.Available for active duty Navy enlisted personnel of all ratings.• Med. Corps option participants will attend NROTC affiliated Med. Corps option participants will attend NROTC affiliated

colleges/universities with pre-medical programs that confer a colleges/universities with pre-medical programs that confer a Bachelor of Science degree (B.S.) and will not be allowed to Bachelor of Science degree (B.S.) and will not be allowed to transfer to another school while participating in the Med. Corps transfer to another school while participating in the Med. Corps program.program.

• Participants in the Med. Corps are required to take the Medical Participants in the Med. Corps are required to take the Medical College Administration Test (MCAT) no later than 1 year prior to College Administration Test (MCAT) no later than 1 year prior to undergraduate degree completion. (MCAT scores must be a undergraduate degree completion. (MCAT scores must be a minimum of 24 with no individual score less than 8)minimum of 24 with no individual score less than 8)

• All Med. Corps options must be accepted to Uniform Services All Med. Corps options must be accepted to Uniform Services University of Health Sciences (USUHS) or Health Professions University of Health Sciences (USUHS) or Health Professions Scholarship Program (HPSP) may need to apply for HPSP in Junior Scholarship Program (HPSP) may need to apply for HPSP in Junior Year to complete the medical education component of this STA-Year to complete the medical education component of this STA-21 program.21 program.

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MedicalMedical Corps OptionCorps Option(Continued)(Continued)

• Selectees for the Medical Corps must volunteer to enlist for Selectees for the Medical Corps must volunteer to enlist for 6 years from the date of enrollment. Payment of selective 6 years from the date of enrollment. Payment of selective reenlistment bonus is not authorized for selectees who reenlistment bonus is not authorized for selectees who reenlist for the purpose of meeting this obligated service reenlist for the purpose of meeting this obligated service requirement.requirement.

• Selectees will be required to serve 5 years of Active Duty Selectees will be required to serve 5 years of Active Duty upon commissioning in addition to obligations incurred from upon commissioning in addition to obligations incurred from attending medical school which are as follows:attending medical school which are as follows:- 4 yrs at USUHS will incur a 7 yr obligation in addition to 5 - 4 yrs at USUHS will incur a 7 yr obligation in addition to 5 yrs already owed, totaling 12 yrs of service.yrs already owed, totaling 12 yrs of service.- Each year under HPSP scholarship translates to one year of - Each year under HPSP scholarship translates to one year of service in addition to 5 yrs already owed which in most service in addition to 5 yrs already owed which in most cases would be 9 yrs.cases would be 9 yrs.

• The service obligation will commence after completion of The service obligation will commence after completion of medical school.medical school.

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SWO (IP) OptionSWO (IP) Option

• Able to complete degree requirements and be commissionedAble to complete degree requirements and be commissionedprior to 28prior to 28thth birthday. No Waiver! birthday. No Waiver!


• To commission, must meet medical standards in accordance To commission, must meet medical standards in accordance with the Medical Manual, Chapter 15.with the Medical Manual, Chapter 15.

• STA-21 SWO (IP) Option selectees will incur a five year active STA-21 SWO (IP) Option selectees will incur a five year active duty obligation upon commissioning.duty obligation upon commissioning.

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SWO/OCEANO OptionSWO/OCEANO Option

• Able to complete degree requirements and be Able to complete degree requirements and be commissionedcommissioned

prior to 28prior to 28thth birthday. No Waiver! birthday. No Waiver!


• To commission, must meet medical standards in To commission, must meet medical standards in accordance accordance

with the Medical Manual, Chapter 15.with the Medical Manual, Chapter 15.

• STA-21 SWO (OCEANO) Option selectees will incur a five STA-21 SWO (OCEANO) Option selectees will incur a five year year

active duty obligation upon commissioning.active duty obligation upon commissioning.

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SWO/Engineering Duty (ED) OptionSWO/Engineering Duty (ED) Option

• Able to complete degree requirements and be commissioned Able to complete degree requirements and be commissioned prior to 35prior to 35thth birthday. No Waiver! birthday. No Waiver!



• STA-21 SWO (ED) Option selectees will incur a five year active STA-21 SWO (ED) Option selectees will incur a five year active duty obligation upon commissioning.duty obligation upon commissioning.

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Human Resource (HR) OptionHuman Resource (HR) Option

• Able to complete degree requirements and be commissioned Able to complete degree requirements and be commissioned prior to 29prior to 29thth birthday. birthday.



• STA-21 HR Option selectees will incur a five year active duty STA-21 HR Option selectees will incur a five year active duty obligation upon commissioning. Additional obligated service mayobligation upon commissioning. Additional obligated service maybe incurred as a result of special training received following be incurred as a result of special training received following commissioning.commissioning.

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Oceanography OptionOceanography Option

• Able to complete degree requirements and be Able to complete degree requirements and be commissioned prior to 35th birthday. No waiver!commissioned prior to 35th birthday. No waiver!


• To commission, must meet medical standards in To commission, must meet medical standards in accordance with the Medical Manual, Chapter 15.accordance with the Medical Manual, Chapter 15.

• Oceanography SELECTEES must have TS/SCI clearance or Oceanography SELECTEES must have TS/SCI clearance or proof that clearance has been requested from Joint proof that clearance has been requested from Joint Personnel Adjudication System (JPAS).Personnel Adjudication System (JPAS).

• STA-21 Oceanography Option selectees will incur a five STA-21 Oceanography Option selectees will incur a five year active duty obligation upon commissioning.year active duty obligation upon commissioning.

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STA-21 Program ApplicationSTA-21 Program Application

• Part 1Part 1 – On-Line: https://www.sta-21.navy.milOn-Line: https://www.sta-21.navy.mil

• Statistical DataStatistical Data• Check Application StatusCheck Application Status• Update ApplicationUpdate Application

• Part 2Part 2– Mail-In Portion:Mail-In Portion:– Naval Service Training CommandNaval Service Training Command

OD2 (STA-21)OD2 (STA-21)250 Dallas Street, Ste. A250 Dallas Street, Ste. APensacola, FL 32508-5268Pensacola, FL 32508-5268

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STA-21 Program Application (Continued)STA-21 Program Application (Continued) • Applicant’s Responsibility:Applicant’s Responsibility:

– Application cover letterApplication cover letter– Personal statementPersonal statement– EvalsEvals– SAT/ACT scoresSAT/ACT scores– ASTB (Pilot or NFO only)ASTB (Pilot or NFO only)– High school transcripts or GEDHigh school transcripts or GED– College Transcript(s) – if applicable. In order to receive credit College Transcript(s) – if applicable. In order to receive credit

for an Associates degree, it must be documented on SMART for an Associates degree, it must be documented on SMART or College transcript.or College transcript.

– SMART transcriptSMART transcript– Photograph (Nuclear Only)Photograph (Nuclear Only)– Intel, IW and Oceanography selectees must have a current Intel, IW and Oceanography selectees must have a current

TS/SCI clearance or provide proof that TS/SCI documentation TS/SCI clearance or provide proof that TS/SCI documentation has been submitted.has been submitted.

– Page 13 Statement of Understanding (for each option)Page 13 Statement of Understanding (for each option)– PFA/PRT results (last 3 cycles printed from PRIMS)PFA/PRT results (last 3 cycles printed from PRIMS)

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STA-21 Program ApplicationSTA-21 Program Application(Continued)(Continued)

• Command’s Responsibility:Command’s Responsibility:– CO Endorsement letter with ranking- signed and CO Endorsement letter with ranking- signed and

dateddated– CO Recommendation FormCO Recommendation Form– Interview board appraisal sheets (3)Interview board appraisal sheets (3)

• Nomination Review Board’s Responsibility:Nomination Review Board’s Responsibility:– Chairperson Recommendation FormChairperson Recommendation Form– Interview board appraisal sheets (3)Interview board appraisal sheets (3)– Interview Verification Form – signed and dated by Interview Verification Form – signed and dated by

both Commanding Officersboth Commanding Officers

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STA-21 Program ApplicationSTA-21 Program Application(Continued)(Continued)

• Application DeadlineApplication Deadline::

– Applications must be post-marked Applications must be post-marked NLTNLT 1 July of application year.1 July of application year.

– Those applications received missing the above Those applications received missing the above information or postmarked later than due date will information or postmarked later than due date will not be eligible for Selection Board. Extenuating not be eligible for Selection Board. Extenuating circumstances will be considered on a case by circumstances will be considered on a case by case basis. Should be addressed in CO’s case basis. Should be addressed in CO’s endorsement.endorsement.

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STA-21 ApplicationSTA-21 Application(FAQs)(FAQs)

Q: When is the earliest/latest that I Q: When is the earliest/latest that I can can

submit my application?submit my application?

A: As early as possible, but not later A: As early as possible, but not later than 1 July. than 1 July.

Q: When is the latest I can take the Q: When is the latest I can take the SAT/ACT exam?SAT/ACT exam?

A: Certified SAT or ACT Assessment test A: Certified SAT or ACT Assessment test scores must be included in the scores must be included in the application and received by NSTC no application and received by NSTC no later than 1 July of application year. As later than 1 July of application year. As it normally takes 4 to 6 weeks to obtain it normally takes 4 to 6 weeks to obtain test results, early registration and test results, early registration and testing are essential. testing are essential.

Q: Should I include my Enlisted Q: Should I include my Enlisted Evaluations (evals) with my Evaluations (evals) with my

application?application?

A: Certified copies of the last five (5) A: Certified copies of the last five (5) observed evals must be submitted observed evals must be submitted

with with the STA-21 application. the STA-21 application.

Q: What is the minimum SAT score I Q: What is the minimum SAT score I need to apply?need to apply?

A: 500 Math and 500 Critical Reading A: 500 Math and 500 Critical Reading (or ACT test scores of 21 Math and 20 (or ACT test scores of 21 Math and 20 English). Nuclear Option must have English). Nuclear Option must have minimum of 1140 SAT (combined) or minimum of 1140 SAT (combined) or

50 50 ACT (combined Math/English). These ACT (combined Math/English). These scores are not waiverable.scores are not waiverable.

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Q: Does my Commanding Officer have Q: Does my Commanding Officer have to complete the Commanding Officer's to complete the Commanding Officer's Recommendation Form in addition to Recommendation Form in addition to his/her endorsement?his/her endorsement?

A: Yes, the Commanding Officer's A: Yes, the Commanding Officer's Recommendation Form is a required Recommendation Form is a required document for your application.document for your application.

Q: Why do I need SAT/ACT scores when I Q: Why do I need SAT/ACT scores when I am already enrolled in a college? am already enrolled in a college?

A: SAT/ACT scores are used to assist in A: SAT/ACT scores are used to assist in determining a student's ability to complete determining a student's ability to complete a baccalaureate degree. Additionally, a baccalaureate degree. Additionally, scores may be used to assess an scores may be used to assess an individual's ability to successfully complete individual's ability to successfully complete calculus and calculus-based physics. calculus and calculus-based physics.

Q: When will the selection board Q: When will the selection board convene?convene?

A: The selection board will be A: The selection board will be conducted at NSTC Pensacola in conducted at NSTC Pensacola in September of the application year.September of the application year.

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Q: Can I have Limited Duty Officers on my Q: Can I have Limited Duty Officers on my interview board?interview board?

A: Limited Duty Officers in the appropriate A: Limited Duty Officers in the appropriate restricted line community may serve as restricted line community may serve as board members for applicants to the board members for applicants to the Target option communities.Target option communities.

Q: How can I obtain a waiver for an Q: How can I obtain a waiver for an eligibility requirement?eligibility requirement?

A: You should address any requests for A: You should address any requests for waivers in your personal statement. Your waivers in your personal statement. Your CO must address your waiver request in CO must address your waiver request in his/her endorsement and make a his/her endorsement and make a recommendation for approval. NSTC, and recommendation for approval. NSTC, and in some cases, option community in some cases, option community managers will determine whether a waiver managers will determine whether a waiver may be granted.may be granted.

Q: If I am selected for the STA-21 Core Q: If I am selected for the STA-21 Core option, what does that mean?option, what does that mean?

A: STA-21 Core option selectees are not A: STA-21 Core option selectees are not assigned to a specific officer community assigned to a specific officer community upon entering the program. STA-21 upon entering the program. STA-21 Core option selectees will compete for Core option selectees will compete for an officer community in their senior an officer community in their senior year of college.year of college.

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Q: Can my CO utilize officers from other Q: Can my CO utilize officers from other branch of service on my Interview branch of service on my Interview boards?boards?

A. Yes. When insufficient naval officers A. Yes. When insufficient naval officers exist at the command, your CO can exist at the command, your CO can request a waiver for board composition request a waiver for board composition in his/her First Endorsement. The in his/her First Endorsement. The officers must be O3 or above and at the officers must be O3 or above and at the bottom of their Appraisal sheet, in bottom of their Appraisal sheet, in addition to their signature, must include addition to their signature, must include RANK and JOB/BILLET TITLE. RANK and JOB/BILLET TITLE.

Q: What does "certified copies" mean?Q: What does "certified copies" mean?

A: If you already have copies of A: If you already have copies of required documents, you can have your required documents, you can have your Administrative/Personnel Office Administrative/Personnel Office type/stamped “certify to be a true copy” type/stamped “certify to be a true copy” and signed by someone who has by and signed by someone who has by direction authority. direction authority.

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Selection Board EmphasisSelection Board Emphasis

• OFFICER POTENTIALOFFICER POTENTIAL– Fleet performanceFleet performance

• LeadershipLeadership• Willingness to Willingness to

assume assume responsibilityresponsibility

• Advancement Advancement recordrecord

• Officer commentsOfficer comments• Physical fitnessPhysical fitness

• ACADEMIC ACADEMIC POTENTIALPOTENTIAL– High School High School

TranscriptTranscript– College TranscriptCollege Transcript– SMART TranscriptSMART Transcript– SAT/ACT ScoresSAT/ACT Scores

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Selection Board CommentsSelection Board Comments

• Most important part of package is CO endorsement (consistency, Most important part of package is CO endorsement (consistency, comments, leadership experience).comments, leadership experience).

• Try to get more senior people to conduct external Interview boards. (Specific Try to get more senior people to conduct external Interview boards. (Specific community applicant is applying to should be represented).community applicant is applying to should be represented).

• Applicants personal statement should explain any weaknesses or special Applicants personal statement should explain any weaknesses or special circumstances (deployment, poor HS grades, etc.) .circumstances (deployment, poor HS grades, etc.) .

• Gain as much off duty education as possible prior to applying.Gain as much off duty education as possible prior to applying.

• Technical Degrees hold a lot of weight with the board. (Ability to complete Technical Degrees hold a lot of weight with the board. (Ability to complete Calculus/Physics)Calculus/Physics)

• Applicants should gain recommendations outside of their COC. (Past CO’s, Applicants should gain recommendations outside of their COC. (Past CO’s, CMC’s, HS coaches, etc.)CMC’s, HS coaches, etc.)

• Sailors selected as alternates should reapply and state select status in Sailors selected as alternates should reapply and state select status in package.package.

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TrendsTrends

• More emphasis on technical majorsMore emphasis on technical majors

• Early completion - Do you have your AA?Early completion - Do you have your AA?

• Encourage more diversity applicantsEncourage more diversity applicants

• Minimums are not good enough (PRT)Minimums are not good enough (PRT)

• Average selectee SAT: 1200Average selectee SAT: 1200

• College credits - math is important!College credits - math is important!

• Whole Person - community involvement, outside Whole Person - community involvement, outside activitiesactivities

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STA-21 Education PathsSTA-21 Education Paths

Commissioning

College

NSI

SELECTION

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Naval Science InstituteNaval Science InstituteOTC NewportOTC Newport

• Eight week programEight week program• Covers Professional Military Education:Covers Professional Military Education:

– Introduction, Sea Power and Maritime Affairs Introduction, Sea Power and Maritime Affairs – Naval Sea Systems I and II (Engineering and Naval Sea Systems I and II (Engineering and

Weapons)Weapons)– Navigation and Naval OpsNavigation and Naval Ops

• Physical Readiness TrainingPhysical Readiness Training• Swimming QualificationsSwimming Qualifications• Receive Officer CandidateReceive Officer Candidate uniformsuniforms

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Seaman to Admiral-21Seaman to Admiral-21

• At the University…At the University…– Assigned to an NROTC unit as an Officer CandidateAssigned to an NROTC unit as an Officer Candidate– Remain on active duty…receive pay and allowancesRemain on active duty…receive pay and allowances– Complete degree program within 36 months and Complete degree program within 36 months and

priorprior to age limit for assigned option.to age limit for assigned option.– Complete two semesters of calculus and calculus-Complete two semesters of calculus and calculus-

based physics. based physics. (Exception: Nurse Option.)(Exception: Nurse Option.)– Attend PNS established drills, labs, Attend PNS established drills, labs, GMT, etc.GMT, etc.– Maintain all eligibility requirementsMaintain all eligibility requirements– Service Selection Service Selection (Core option only.)(Core option only.)

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STA-21 MilestonesSTA-21 Milestones

• Application DeadlineApplication Deadline 1 July 1 July • Selection BoardSelection Board September September • NAVADMIN of SelecteesNAVADMIN of Selectees October October • Begin NSIBegin NSI FebruaryFebruary• Begin College*Begin College* Summer/FallSummer/Fall

* Not all participants will begin at same time* Not all participants will begin at same time

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STA-21 FY 2011 ApplicantsSTA-21 FY 2011 Applicants

RACE/RACE/ETHNICITYETHNICITY

SEXSEX TOTAL TOTAL APPLS APPLS RECEIVEDRECEIVED

NUMBER NUMBER APPLS APPLS QUALIFIEDQUALIFIED

LINE ITEM % OF LINE ITEM % OF QUALIFIED QUALIFIED APPLSAPPLS

NUMBER NUMBER APPLS APPLS SELECTED SELECTED

# QUALIFIED # QUALIFIED APPLS APPLS SELECTEDSELECTED

Am. Indian/Native Am. Indian/Native AlaskaAlaska

FF 00 00 .00%.00% 00 0.00%0.00%

Am. Indian/Native Am. Indian/Native AlaskaAlaska

MM 33 33 100%100% 11 1%1%

AsianAsian FF 11 11 100%100% 00 0.00%0.00%

AsianAsian MM 1717 1212 70.59%70.59% 11 1.42%1.42%

Black/African AmericanBlack/African American FF 2525 1515 60%60% 44 6.67%6.67%

Black/African AmericanBlack/African American MM 5555 4040 72.73%72.73% 88 10.99%10.99%

WhiteWhite FF 6060 5252 86.67%86.67% 1010 11.54%11.54%

WhiteWhite MM 404404 349349 86.39%86.39% 5757 65.98%65.98%

Native Hawaii/Pacific Native Hawaii/Pacific Isl.Isl.

FF 11 11 100%100% 00 0.00%0.00%

Native Hawaii/Pacific Native Hawaii/Pacific Isl.Isl.

MM 66 55 83.33%83.33% 00 0.00%0.00%

HispanicHispanic FF 1616 1414 87.50%87.50% 44 4.57%4.57%

HispanicHispanic MM 7070 6363 90.00%90.00% 1414 15.56%15.56%

MultipleMultiple FF 88 44 50.00%50.00% 22 4.00%4.00%

MultipleMultiple MM 3333 2929 87.88%87.88% 66 6.83%6.83%

Did Not RespondDid Not Respond FF 66 66 100%100% 22 0.02%0.02%

Did Not RespondDid Not Respond MM 4040 3434 85%85% 66 7.06%7.06%

SubtotalSubtotal FF 117117 9393 79.49%79.49% 2222 3.50%3.50%

SubtotalSubtotal MM 628628 535535 85.19%85.19% 9393 14.81%14.81%

Grand TotalGrand Total 745745 628628 84.30%84.30% 115115 18.31%18.31%

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STA-21 (FAQs)STA-21 (FAQs)

Q: I want to become a doctor/dentist; Q: I want to become a doctor/dentist; can can

I get a medical degree through STA-21?I get a medical degree through STA-21?

A: Yes, you are allowed to pursue a A: Yes, you are allowed to pursue a Medical Degree through STA-21 by Medical Degree through STA-21 by completing a Baccalaureate Degree completing a Baccalaureate Degree (Bachelor of Science), acceptance to (Bachelor of Science), acceptance to Medical school, and completion of a Medical school, and completion of a

Doctor Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathy of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathy Degree. Specific information is Degree. Specific information is

provided provided under Program Options (Medical under Program Options (Medical

Corps).Corps).

Q: What is my service obligation for Q: What is my service obligation for STA-21?STA-21?

A: Upon receipt of PCS orders to STA-A: Upon receipt of PCS orders to STA-21, each selectee will be required to 21, each selectee will be required to acquire a six (6) year active service acquire a six (6) year active service obligation by extending or reenlisting. obligation by extending or reenlisting. Upon commissioning, five (5) years of Upon commissioning, five (5) years of active commissioned service are active commissioned service are required of all STA-21 officer candidates required of all STA-21 officer candidates except Pilot and Naval Flight Officer except Pilot and Naval Flight Officer option participants (seeoption participants (see Program Program OptionsOptions). Additional obligated service ). Additional obligated service may be incurred as a result of special may be incurred as a result of special training received following training received following commissioning.commissioning.

https://www.sta-21.navy.mil/program_options.asp

https://www.sta-21.navy.mil/program_options.asp

Timeline for STA-21 Applicant Submissions

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Action Completion Dates CognizanceSTA-21 Brief (Training Complex) 26 MAR 11 (1800) LT SchnarrSubmit Request Chit via HOD to arrive at CCC. 1 APR 11 ApplicantReview ESR online and service record and submit ASAP Applicantrecord corrections to BUPERSComplete online STA-21 application and provide 1 APR 11 ApplicantCCC completion notification e-mail.https://www.sta-21.navy.milAdminister weigh-ins & PFA CMD PRT PRT Coord.Submit package to chain of Command 19 APR 11 ApplicantScreen Package, Draft CO Endorsement, rank 29 APR 11 HODapplicants (dept level), and forward to CCCAssemble Packages for Board review 6 MAY 11 CCCInterview Appraisal Boards 9-20 MAY 11 TBDOverall Ranking of Applicants Board 26 MAY 11 All MembersSubmit Smooth Appraisals to CCC 31 MAY 11 Board MembersPrepare Smooth Packages and Endorsements; 3 JUN 11 CCCforward to XO ADMINFinal Review 7 JUN 11 XOEndorsements Signed 10 JUN 11 CONomination Review 13-23 JUN 11 TBDPackages Forwarded to CNSTC 28 JUN 11 XO ADMIN

https://www.sta-21.navy.mil/

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Seaman to Admiral-21 (STA-21)Seaman to Admiral-21 (STA-21)

Ms. Cathy KempfHead, Selection and Placement

NROTC/STA-21 Comm: (850)452-9437

DSN: 922-9437

Mr. Mike ParosSTA-21 Selections

Comm: (850)452-9563DSN: 922-9563

Email: [email protected]

Commercial: (850) 452-9563/9433Commercial: (850) 452-9563/9433DSN: 922-9563/9433 DSN: 922-9563/9433

Fax: (850) 452-2486 or DSN 922-2486Fax: (850) 452-2486 or DSN 922-2486Email: [email protected]: [email protected]

Website: https://www.sta-21.navy.milWebsite: https://www.sta-21.navy.milHours: Mon-Fri 0600-1430 (CST)Hours: Mon-Fri 0600-1430 (CST)

mailto:[email protected]

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Questions?Questions?

Fy 11 fleet-brief

Career

certain sta

active duty selectees

naval reserve

active duty notacdutra

active duty member

lt schnarr

degree completion

baccalaureate degree