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What: STA-21 Program When: Thursday, 7 August 2008, 0920 Where: ESO/CCC Workshop, Bldg. C-9, Classroom 2 Presented by: LT David Boisselle, USN This presentation will inform potential enlisted fleet applicants about attaining a STA- 21 college scholarship, including eligibility criteria, application procedures and program deadline. Other officer accession programs will be discussed in brief.

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What: STA-21 Program When: Thursday, 7 August 2008, 0920Where: ESO/CCC Workshop, Bldg. C-9, Classroom 2Presented by: LT David Boisselle, USN

This presentation will inform potential enlisted fleet applicants about attaining a STA-21 college scholarship, including eligibility criteria, application procedures and program deadline. Other officer accession programs will be discussed in brief.

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AGENDA Program History

Current Program

Pay and Allowances

Eligibility Requirements

Program Options

Education

Commissioning

Application

References and Points of Contact

Other Commissioning Programs

Guest Speakers/Q&A

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PROGRAM HISTORY

When Sailors today hear the term“Seaman to Admiral,” no doubt former Chief of Naval Operations Admiral MikeBoorda comes to mind. As a product of an enlisted-to-officer commissioning program in the early 1960s, Admiral Boordawas the first CNO to have risen from theenlisted ranks.

As CNO, Admiral Boorda immediately reestablished the historic program, Seamanto Admiral, for young Sailors to earn theircommission and become naval officers. Theadmiral believed “people should have theopportunity to excel, and be all they canbe, even if they don’t get a perfect ortraditional start.”

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CURRENT PROGRAM

The Navy has combined most ofits commissioning paths into oneconsolidated program, Seaman to Admiral-21. This program is designed to meet the goals of theNavy in the 21st Century, whilecreating a fair and equitable system for outstanding active duty Sailors to receive top-notchcollege education and become commissioned officers in the Unrestricted Line, Nurse Corps,Supply Corps, or Civil EngineerCorps.

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PAY AND ALLOWANCES

Participants in the STA-21 program will:

• Receive full pay and allowances for their pay grade

• Be eligible for enlisted advancement

• Receive an education voucher of up to $10,000 per year, paid to the university for tuition, fees, and books

• Upon successful degree completion, be commissioned as active duty Ensigns in the U.S. Navy

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ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTSTo be eligible to apply to the STA-21Commissioning Program, a Sailor must:

• Be a U.S. citizen• Be recommended by CO• Be a high school graduate/GED• Be able to complete requirements for a bachelor degree in 36 months or less• Be able to complete degree and be commissioned prior to 27th birthday (some waivers)• Maintain a GPA of 2.5 or better• SAT (min. 1000) or ACT (min. 41) within three years of application deadline• Meet physical standards for appointment

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PROGRAM OPTIONS

STA-21 allows Sailors to apply to theCore Option or Target Group Option.

Students in Core Program will be choose an Unrestricted Line community in their senior year. (Offers mostflexibility in selecting a major and requesting schools to attend.)

Students selected into a Target GroupOption will, upon commissioning, be assigned to that option’s officer community.

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PROGRAM OPTIONS

Pilot/NFO

Surface Warfare(and SWO/IP)

Nuclear (SWO & Surface)

Special Warfare

Civil Engineer

Supply

Nurse

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PROGRAM OPTIONS

Special Operations

Special Duty Officer, Intelligence

Special Duty Officer, Information Warfare

Medical Corps New!

What designator to apply for?

Aptitude and career desires Seek mentor(s)

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EDUCATION

Selection into STA-21 will occur in thefall of each year. Some selectees will initially attend BOOST, then completeNaval Science Institute (NSI), or reportdirectly to NSI.

BOOST is designed to offer an individualized program of study to assist in transition to college. BOOSTpath may be 3 or 6 months long, depending on student’s needs. Those who are not designated to attend BOOSTwill report directly to NSI. BOOST islocated at NETC Newport, RI.

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EDUCATION

The Naval Science Institute (NSI)Program is designed to teach officercandidates the fundamental core concepts of being a naval officer. This program provides competency innavigation, engineering, weapons,military history, justice, etc. NSI is located at NETC Newport, RI andlasts 8 weeks.

Upon successful completion of NSI, the STA-21 officer candidates willreport to an NROTC affiliated collegeor university to pursue their collegedegrees.

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EDUCATIONSTA-21 applicants make up to three school choicesduring the application process, and CNET conductsactual student placement to the schools after selection into the program. This placement isbased on several factors including availableNROTC Unit openings, program option, etc.

While selectees are strongly encouraged to pursue technical degree programs, participantsare free to choose their major areas of study. Some of the many NROTC colleges and universities include: * University of Arizona * San Diego State University * Pennsylvania State University * University of Notre Dame * ODU/HU/NSU

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EDUCATION

Students in the STA-21 Programwill attend school full-timeyear-round. All students arerequired to complete degreerequirements in not more than 36calendar months. STA-21 membersare required to be enrolled in every academic semester offeredby the college or university. Not all STA-21 students will begin their college education at the same time of year due to planned phasing of the program. Some may begin in the summer, others in the fall, and still others in the spring.

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COMMISSIONING

After successfully earning a collegedegree and graduating from his or herrespective college or university, the officer candidate will be commissionedan Ensign in the United States Navy. Following graduation, newlycommissioned Ensigns are sent to initialtraining for their officer community.

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CANDIDATE CHARACTERISTICS or “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Sailors”

• Sustained superior performance

• Challenging and diversified assignments

• Personal and professional education and development

• Command and community involvement

• Appearance and physical fitness

• Leadership and maturity

• Goal-oriented

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APPLICATIONThe STA-21 application is composed of two parts:

1. Part I (Initial Application Data—Online Form)

2. Part II (Mail-in)

a. Must be postmarked by 1 July of application year

b. Includes: Personal Statement Downloadable application form Last five enlisted performance evaluations SAT or ACT scores Academic transcripts (HS/GED and college) SMART Transcript

PFA Results Interviewer’s Appraisal Sheets

Commanding Officer’s endorsement and recommendation

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TIMELINE

31 Mar 09: SAT or ACT deadline (recommended)

01 May 09: Special Request Chit to CO

15 May 09: Application package to Admin

31 May 09: Interviewer’s Appraisal Board and Nomination Review Board

15 Jun 09: CO’s endorsement prepared

01 Jul 09: Mailing deadline

XX Sep 09: Selection board convenes

XX Oct 09: Results announced by NAVADMIN

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Lessons Learned

Clear, forceful, consistent endorsement from CO

Comments on leadership and potential

Interview boards of senior officers (DH+)

Personal statement explains weakness(es)

Personal statement highlights leadership exp.

Have mentor(s) proof personal statement

Obtain as much current college as possible

Letters of recommendation encouraged

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TRENDS

• More emphasis on technical majors

• Early completion – Do you have your AA/AAS?

• Encouraging more applicant diversity

• PFA minimums are not good enough

• Average SAT = 1200

• Previous college credits – Math

• Whole Person Concept – community involvement, outside

activities

• FY07 STA-21 Selection Process:

- 800 applications received

- 595 application board eligible (due to errors)

- 200 selected (34%)

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REFERENCES AND POINTS OF CONTACT

References:

OPNAVINST 1420.1A (Chapt. 8) [https://www.sta-21.navy.mil/opnavinst1420_1a_chap8.pdf]

NAVADMIN XXX/09 (approx. May) Your Command Career Counselor

Points of contact:

The STA-21 program is managed and administered bythe Commander, Naval Service Training Command (NSTC),

Officer Development.

On the Web: https://www.sta-21.navy.mil/ E-mail: [email protected] Telephone: (850) 452-9563 or DSN 922-9563

LT David Boisselle, U.S. Joint Forces Command [email protected] or 836-7935

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OTHER COMMISSIONING PROGRAMS

United States Naval Academy

Officer Candidate School

Limited Duty Officer/Chief Warrant Officer

Medical Enlisted Commissioning Program

Medical Service Corps In-Service Procurement Program

Flying Chief Warrant Officer Program

Direct Commissioning Programs

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UNITED STATES NAVAL ACADEMY

Established in 1845, the NavalAcademy, located in Annapolis,Maryland, is the undergraduate college for the Navy that preparesyoung men and women to becometo become professional officersin the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps.

The Naval Academy ensures that the best students from around theUnited States are selected foradmission and that those who are selected have the drive and motivation to complete the four-year program and excel as Officers in the Navy or MarineCorps.

On the Web: www.usna.edu

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UNITED STATES NAVAL ACADEMY - Eligibility

At least 17 years of age and must not have passed 23 on 1 July of year entering USNA

Unmarried, not pregnant, no parenthood obligations

Must obtain 1 of 85 SECNAV nominations

Academically qualified (incl. SAT 1050 or ACT 46)

SECNAV nomination requests due to USNA Admissions Office by 15 February of year desiring entry

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OFFICER CANDIDATE SCHOOL (OCS)The 13-week OCS course has beendesigned to give an individual abasic working knowledge of the high-tech naval establishmentafloat and ashore, to prepare thatindividual to assume the responsibilities of a naval officer.

OCS is open to qualified individualswho possess a bachelor’s degreeand who are committed to the goalof earning a commission in the Navy.

The United States Naval OfficerCandidate School is located at Naval Air Station, Pensacola, FL.

www.nsgreatlakes.navy.mil/otcp/

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OFFICER CANDIDATE SCHOOL - Eligibility

At least 19 years old and not more than 29 to 35 depending on designator. (Waivers for enlisted service.)

Must possess a bachelor’s degree

Must pass Officer Aptitude Rating (OAR) exam. Pilot/NFO/ AMDO applicants must also take the Aviation Selection Test Battery (ASTB).

Marital status and dependents: no restrictions

No application deadline to COMNAVCRUITCOM

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LDO/CWO

The Limited Duty Officer andChief Warrant Officer Programsprovide commissioning opportunities to qualified seniorenlisted personnel.

LDOs and CWOs are technically oriented officers who perform duties limited to specific occupational fields and requirestrong leadership skills.

www.npc.navy.mil/Officer/LDOCWOCommunity/

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LDO/CWO - Eligibility

Be at least a PO1 (CPO SelBd eligible) for LDO or CPO-select for CWO

LDO: Must have completed at least 8 but not more than 16 years (15 for PO1) of active naval service

CWO: Must have completed at least 12 but not more than 24 years of active naval service

No age restriction

Applications postmarked to NAVPERSCOM by 1 October

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MEDICAL ENLISTED COMMISSIONING PROGRAM (MECP)

MECP is a commissioning program specifically intended to provide an advancement pathway to a commission in the Nurse Corps, USNR.

Selectees for the program will participate in a nationally accredited academic program leading to a bachelor’s degree in nursing.

OPNAVINST 1420.1A, Chapt. 5

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MECP - Eligibility

Candidates must complete baccalaureate nursing degree requirements and be commissioned prior to 35th birthday

Accepted for acceptance to nursing school

Marital status and dependents: No restrictions

Applications postmarked to NMETC Bethesda by 1 October.

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MEDICAL SERVICE CORPS IN-SERVICE PROCUREMENT PROGRAM (MSC IPP)

The MSC IPP provides a pathway to an

officer commission for career

motivated enlisted to serve as:

Health Care Administration (HCA)

Physician Assistant (PA)

Radiation Health Officer (RHO)

Environmental Health Officer (EHO)

Industrial Health Officer (IHO)

Entomology

Pharmacy

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MEDICAL SERVICE CORPS IN-SERVICE PROCUREMENT PROGRAM (MSC IPP)

Open to E-5 to E-9 (some rating restrictions)

Must not have reached 42nd birthday by time of initial appointment

Qualifying degree

Deadline for application to NMETC Bethesda is 26 August.

OPNAVINST 1420.1A, Chapt. 6

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FLYING CHIEF WARRANT OFFICER “PILOT” PROGRAM

Navy is seeking applications from highly-qualified andhard-charging Sailors (E5-E7) for a “pilot” program to place Chief Warrant Officers in cockpits as pilots andnaval flight officers.

30 selectees will be commissiond as CWO2, attend LDO/CWO Indoctrination, and report to flight training.

Newly-winged aviators will attend FRS for ultimate assignment to VP, VP(Q), VQ(T), HSC, and HSL squadrons.

Intent is to create “flying specialists” unencumberedby traditional career paths of unrestricted line officers. As such, Flying CWOs will rotate between traditional aviation sea and shore commands, but remainjunior/division officers (vice DH and command track).

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FLYING CHIEF WARRANT OFFICER “PILOT” PROGRAM

Eligibility:

Must be commissioned by 27th birthday

Must possess associate’s degree or higher

Physically qualified for aviation duty

Must meet Aviation Standard Test Battery (ASTB) minimums

8 year minimum service obligation for pilot; 6 for NFO

Application deadline to Pers-432V is o/a Jun 09

For further info, see:

www.npc.navy.mil/officer/aviation/flying+cwo+program

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DIRECT COMMISSIONING PROGRAMS

Dental Corps

Chaplain Corps

Judge Advocate General Corps (JAG)

Medical Officer

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QUIZ!

1. STA-21 participants receive an education voucher of how much, and what may it be used for?

2. STA-21 participants must complete requirements for a bachelor’s degree in how many months?

3. STA-21 participants must be commissioned prior to what age?

4. STA-21 applicants must achieve what SAT or ACT minimum scores?

5. T or F: Non-citizens may apply for STA-21.

6. Applications must be postmarked to CNET by what date?

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“We are now faced with the fact, my

friends, that tomorrow is today. We

are confronted with the fierce urgency

of now. In this unfolding conundrum of

life and history, there is such a

thing as being too late.

Procrastination is still the thief of

time.”

- Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

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Boisselle’s Recommended Reading Leadership Gold: Lessons I’ve Learned from a Lifetime of Leading – John Maxwell

Quiet Strength: The Principles, Practices, & Priorities of a Winning Life – Tony Dungy

How to Win Friends and Influence People – Dale Carnegie

My American Journey – Gen. Colin Powell

Life’s a Campaign: What Politics Has Taught Me About Friendship, Rivalry, Reputation, and Success – Chris Matthews

Faith of My Fathers: A Family Memoir – John McCain

Navy Mustang: From Seaman to Officer, a Quarter Century in the United States Navy – Ed DeLong

Leadership is an Art – Max De Pree It’s Your Ship: Management Techniques from the Best Damn Ship in the Navy – D. Michael Abrashoff

On Becoming a Leader – Warren Bennis

The Greatest Generation – Tom Brokaw

1776 – David McCullough

The Gift of Valor: A War Story – Michael M. Phillips The Difference Maker: Making Your Attitude Your Greatest Asset - John C. Maxwell

Read Navy Objectives for FY 2008 and Beyond, Navy Times, All Hands, and your local newspaper

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Phone: 683-4744

Or visit: http://www.odu.edu/ao/hrnrotc

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REFERENCES AND POINTS OF CONTACT

References:

OPNAVINST 1420.1A (Chapt. 8) [https://www.sta-21.navy.mil/opnavinst1420_1a_chap8.pdf]

NAVADMIN XXX/09 (approx. May) Your Command Career Counselor

Points of contact:

The STA-21 program is managed and administered bythe Commander, Naval Service Training Command (NSTC),

Officer Development.

On the Web: https://www.sta-21.navy.mil/ E-mail: [email protected] Telephone: (850) 452-9563 or DSN 922-9563

LT(Ret) David Boisselle, USN [email protected]