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NARR/REF A IS OPNAVINST 1420.1B, ENLISTED TO OFFICER COMMISSIONING PROGRAMS
APPLICATION ADMINISTRATIVE MANUAL.
REF B IS NAVADMIN 177/17, NUCLEAR TRAINED SAILOR APPLICATIONS TO OFFICER
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RMKS/1. This NAVADMIN solicits applications and provides guidance
for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 Seaman to Admiral-21 (STA-21)
Commissioning Program. Due to the Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19)
pandemic, an exception to policy for the Scholastic Aptitude Test
(SAT) and American College Test (ACT) application requirement has
been approved for those stationed outside the United States at any
time between April 2021 and April 2022 or those who were deployed at
any time between April 2021 and April 2022 as detailed in paragraph
7h. Additionally, the SAT and ACT application requirement is waived
for STA-21 Nuclear option (STA-21(N)) applicants. Supplemental
information for applicant submission is provided in paragraphs 7g
and 7h of this NAVADMIN.
2. STA-21 is a full-time undergraduate education and commissioning
program open to enlisted personnel of all paygrades and ratings who
meet the eligibility requirements specified in reference (a).
3. Deadline for submission of applications for the FY-23 STA-21
Commissioning Program is 1 July 2022. Application packages must be
postmarked (if mailed) or submitted electronically on or before the
deadline date. For electronic submissions, Department of Defense
Secure Access File Exchange (DODSAFE) is the preferred method of
delivery. It is recommended that applications be submitted prior to
the deadline as early submission allows timely feedback to the
Sailor for submission of missing or illegible documents. Deadline
for submission of additional documentation to an applicants package
is 1 August 2022. No additional documents can be submitted after
this date. The selection board is scheduled to convene between late
August and early September 2022 and the approved list of selectees
will be announced via a NAVADMIN.
4. The following target options are open for application for the
FY-23 selection board: Surface Warfare Officer (SWO), Surface
Warfare Engineering Duty Option, Nuclear (Surface/Sub), Special
Warfare, Explosive Ordnance Disposal, Naval Flight Officer, Aviator
Pilot, Civil Engineering Corps, Nurse Corps and Information
Professional.
5. The following target options have zero select opportunity for
FY-23: Human Resources, Intelligence, Information Warfare, Medical
Corps, Supply Corps, Surface Warfare Officer Information
Professional Option, Oceanography Officer (OCEANO) and SWO/OCEANO.
6. The Nuclear (Surface/SUB) target option is now open to Sailors
who are serving in the Fleet and hold an active nuclear Navy
enlisted classification (NEC) (N1XO, N1XS, N2XO, N2XS) and to those
Sailors who are in the nuclear training pipeline with the N91T NEC.
Applicants holding a nuclear NEC must receive a conditional release
from the Nuclear Enlisted Community Manager (OPNAV N133D), in line
with reference (b), if applying for an option outside the nuclear
community. All applicants for STA-21(N) must be able to begin their
first day of class in the first semester of their course work prior
to commencing their eighth year of service. See the STA-21(N)
Program Authorization (PA 150A) dated May 2019 for more specific
information and all other requirements to apply for the STA-21(N)
Program. Additional information applicable to this years STA-21(N)
application is as follows:
a. If a physical fitness assessment (PFA) was not performed
within the last year, a commanding officers (CO) statement in the
endorsement is required to ensure the applicant is within height and
weight requirements as required by paragraph 7g.
b. SAT/ACT scores are not required to submit an application in
line with paragraph 7h. Candidates are advised to verify school
admission requirements, as the STA-21(N) SAT/ACT waiver does not
supersede university SAT/ACT admission requirements.
c. The Sailor/Marine American Council on Education Registry
Transcript (SMART), in line with reference (a), enclosure (1),
chapter 8, paragraph 6b(9) is not required to be submitted for this
application. A future revision of reference (a) will remove the
SMART transcript requirement.
d. The applicants photograph, in line with reference (a),
enclosure (1), chapter 8, paragraph 6b(10) is not required to be
submitted for this application. A future revision of reference (a)
will remove this requirement.
7. The following information addresses lessons learned from the FY-
22 STA-21 selection process and board. This information is provided
to preclude common errors:
a. Of the 429 applications received for FY-22, only 394 were
board eligible. A total of 55 were selected to participate in the
FY-22 STA-21 Program.
b. Each year, packages are not considered due to non-qualifying
SAT/ACT test scores, missing COs endorsement/recommendation, recent
non-judicial punishment, missing PFA cycle scores, missing or
illegible submission of documents and not meeting specific program
age or PFA requirements.
c. Minimum eligibility requirements must be met before
submitting an application. Applications should be mailed or
preferably sent electronically via DODSAFE only when fully
completed. Officer interview boards shall consist of three
officers. The applicants CO may not be a board member and should
not submit an interview appraisal sheet. The COs personal interview
should be conducted only after the application is complete and the
officer interview board has submitted their appraisals. The full
picture of an applicants academic and officer potential can only be
determined by reviewing the SAT/ACT scores, high school/college
transcripts and a completed application package.
d. The COs endorsement is extremely important, especially the
ranking of the individual among their peers. The endorsement should
contain specifics about the individuals academic potential,
commitment, leadership, service above self and potential as a naval
officer. CO comments should specify the primary option to which the
individual is applying and address how the individual meets
qualifications for that option. For junior Sailors with only
schoolhouse evaluations, the CO must address this issue in their
endorsement.
e. An interview board and nomination review board shall be
conducted in line with reference (a). It is recommended that
officers of the applicants designator of choice, if available, be
asked to participate in the interview/nomination review board to
assess the applicant for their community. Interviews conducted
virtually such as telephone or video conferencing (such as Skype,
Zoom or other means) are acceptable. Officer appraisals provide
important insight on the applicant. The appraisal from the board
should be a frank and honest assessment of the applicants leadership
and academic potential. Appraisal forms should be typed in 10 or 12
point font.
f. The applicants personal statement should address why the
Sailor wants to become an officer, how the Sailors selection would
improve the Navy and why the Sailor is applying for a specific
option. Sailors must also address any hardships or unique
experiences that shaped their character. Junior Sailors should
provide information on high school experiences as high school
transcripts rarely provide in-depth information on involvement in
sports, clubs, volunteer hours, work and other extracurricular
activities. Applicants should additionally address any anomalies in
the package (examples include, but are not limited to: poor high
school, college, or service school grades and any poor evaluation
performance). The explanation should include details of the
situation, how the applicant has overcome these issues, lessons
learned and why the applicant will be successful in the future.
g. The application is a reflection of the applicant.
Applicants must review their packages in their entirety before
submitting, to include misspelled words and improper grammar. All
transcripts (high school, colleges and service schools) should be
included. Applicants must submit results from the last PFA
completed, including their overall score.
h. Qualifying SAT/ACT scores are required. Applications can
still be submitted pending receipt of SAT/ACT scores or with a
command statement indicating non-availability for overseas locations
and deployed units. SAT/ACT scores can be from exams taken between
1 July 2017 and 1 July 2022 (five years - an exception to policy has
been approved for FY-23 extending SAT/ACT validity window specified
in reference (b) from three to five years). Applicants without a
SAT/ACT score and who meet the SAT/ACT exception to policy criteria
of having either been stationed outside the United States at any
time between April 2021 and April 2022 or deployed at any time
between April 2021 and April 2022 should ensure their high school
cumulative grade point average (minimum 2.5 grade point average
(GPA)) is within the last five years or have a minimum 2.5
cumulative college GPA on a 4.0 scale with 12 or more semester
hours.
i. It is recommended that the command retain a copy of the
entire application package. The command portion of the application
(such as command endorsement and interview appraisal sheets) should
not be provided to the applicant.
8. The preferred method of delivery for applications is through
DODSAFE to the following e-mail address: grlk_sta21@navy.mil.
Members should ensure they e-mail the encrypted passphrase to the
same grlk_sta21@navy.mil account. Applications may also be
mailed to:
Naval Service Training Command
Attn: N92/STA-21
2601A Paul Jones Street Building 1
Great Lakes, IL 60088-2845
9. For questions, specific details, eligibility criteria,
application requirements and selection procedures, please refer to
reference (a), contact your command career counselor or visit the
STA-21 website at: https://www.netc.navy.mil/Commands/Naval-Service-Training-
Command/STA-21 for the most up-to-date information.
10. Points of contact:
a. Naval Service Training Command, STA-21 Program Office, at
(847) 688-5454, extension 243 (DSN 792) or e-mail at grlk_sta21@navy.mil.
b. Nuclear Enlisted Community Manager (OPNAV N133D), at (703) 604-5491
(DSN 664) or e-mail at bullnuke@navy.mil.
11. Released by Vice Admiral John B. Nowell Jr, N1.//
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