Navy News Service
June 16, 2004
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NAVAL STATION, GREAT LAKES, Ill. -- The Seaman to Admiral (STA-21) commissioning program is soliciting applications for fiscal year 2005. Deadline for applications is July 1, 2004. The selection board will meet during September 2004, and the names of selectees will be announced by Navy administrative message (NAVADMIN) in October 2004.
The STA-21 program is the Navy's enlisted commissioning program that provides a pathway for qualified Sailors to receive a college education and become commissioned officers.
"The Seaman to Admiral 21 Program is an excellent pathway for outstanding Sailors to seek a commission and continue their naval service, accepting greater responsibilities and challenges," said Rear Adm. Ann E. Rondeau, commander, Naval Service Training Command. "The program offers an opportunity to grow personally, academically and professionally."
STA-21 is a full-time undergraduate education and commissioning program open to enlisted personnel of all pay grades and ratings who meet eligibility requirements. STA-21 is designed to improve support for Sailors interested in earning a baccalaureate degree and a commission as a naval officer. Selectees are provided up to a maximum of 36 months of fulltime, year-round study to complete a baccalaureate degree. However, preferential consideration will be given to those applicants requiring 24 months or less of full-time study.
Participants in the STA-21 program remain on active duty while attending college, and benefit from an education voucher valued at up to $10,000 per year to cover tuition, fees and book costs. STA-21 participants will become members of and drill with a local Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps (NROTC) Unit. Following degree completion, STA-21 participants will be appointed an ensign, U.S. Naval Reserve, on the active-duty list.
In addition to the $10,000 per year voucher, Sailors receive their basic pay and basic allowance for housing, are eligible for advancement and many will be eligible for fleet housing units, as well.
Candidates may apply for either the STA-21 Core Option or one of the STA-21 Target Option programs. The STA-21 Core Option allows officer community assignment to an unrestricted line designator within the final year of college, based on the needs of the Navy, individual qualifications, aptitude, experience and preferences. A limited number of STA-21 Target Option billets are available for those interested in joining the following communities upon entry to STA-21: Nuclear (Surface or Submarine), Aviation (Pilot), Aviation (Naval Flight Officer (NFO)), Surface Warfare (SWO), Special Operations (SPECOPS), Special Warfare (SPECWAR), Nurse Corps (NC), Supply Corps (SC), Special Duty Officer (Intelligence), Special Duty Officer (Cryptologic) and Civil Engineer Corps (CEC). Those not selected for these Target Options will, if desired, be considered for the STA-21 Core Option. With the exception of Special Warfare and Submarines, STA-21 designators are open to both genders.
A limited number of selectees will be chosen to attend a three or six month individualized program of study at BOOST School in Newport, R.I., to assist in the transition to college. Following completion of BOOST [Broadened Opportunity for Officer Selection and Training], they will attend the Naval Science Institute (NSI) enroute to their university assignment.
All STA-21 officer candidates will attend the NSI course at Officer Training Command, Newport, R.I., prior to beginning college studies at a NROTC-affiliated college or university. NSI is an eight-week course of intense officer preparation and indoctrination. Course enrollment is timed to allow college entrance during fall, spring or summer semesters/quarters.
For a complete list of requirements and more information on STA-21, see OPNAVINST 1420.1A, NAVADMIN 125/04, or visit the STA-21 website at https://www.sta-21.navy.mil. Sailors should consult with their command career counselor and chain of command for submission requirements and recommendations.
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