Fy14 Opnavinst 1420.1B Commissioning Programs

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What is USNA?

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U.S. Naval Academy

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What is NAPS?

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Naval Academy Preparatory School

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Enlisted members who apply to the USNA and are not selected for direct entry are automatically considered for entrance into NAPS. To be considered for NAPS, applicants should not have passed their ____ birthday on 1 July of the year that they will enter NAPS.

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22nd

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Students at USNA are midshipmen serving in the U.S. Navy, and receive ____ plus ____, ____, and ____.

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pay, tuition, room, board

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USNA graduates are commissioned as ensigns, U.S. Navy, or as ____ _____, U.S. Marine Corps.

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second lieutenants

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The minimum service obligation for USNA is?

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5 years active duty and 3 years IRR upon initial appointment.

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USNA applicant must be at least ____of age and must not have passed their ___ birthday on 1 July of the year entering USNA.

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17 years, 23rd

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True or false:
Unmarried, not pregnant, and have no incurred obligations of parenthood are not eligble for USNA

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False

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USNA applicants must have normal color perception as determined by the ____ _____ test.

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Farnsworth Lantern (FALANT)

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To be considered for a SECNAV nomination, a USNA candidate should obtain a SAT score of ___ math and ___ critical reading/verbal, or ACT scores of __ math and __ English.

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550, 500, 24, 22

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Each candidate must remit approximately _____ upon admission to USNA, as an entry deposit, which is applied to the initial uniform issue and personal computer.

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$2,500

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For LDO/CWO program, any substantiated drug or alcohol abuse within the last _____ as of 1 October of the year application is made will result in disqualification.

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3 years

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LDO/CWO applicants must meet physical fitness standards of ______ or higher per reference (a) at the time of application and appointment.

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satisfactory-medium

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CWO applicants must be in what paygrades?

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E7-E9, E6 if notification has been received by the CO that the individual is a selectee for CPO or that advancement to CPO has been authorized

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For LDO: active duty personnel must have completed at least ___, but not more than ___ years of active Naval Service.

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8, 16

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For CWO: active duty personnel must have completed at least ___, but not more than ___ years of active Naval Service.

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10, 22

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"Active duty and inactive duty personnel in paygrade E9 who have completed 2 years TIR as of 1 October of the year in OPNAVINST 1420.1B 14 DEC 09 7-2 Enclosure (1) which the CWO application is submitted, shall be appointed to"

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CWO3.

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LDOs selectees must remain on active duty for a period of?

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4 years

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CWOs selectees must remain on active duty for a period of?

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3 years

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_____, _____, _____ remain the key factors leading to selection for LDO/CWO programs.

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Leadership ability, military qualifications, and technical expertise

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LDOs are technically oriented officers who perform duties limited to specific occupational fields and require strong ____ skills.

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managerial

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CWOs are ______ specialists who perform duties requiring extensive knowledge and skills of a specific occupational field at a level beyond what is normally expected of a MCPO.

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technical

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Active duty CWO applicants for LDO must have at least __ years time in grade and no more than __ years total active service.

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2, 19

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Inactive duty LDO/CWO applicants must have been serving in a drilling unit (pay or non-pay) of the Ready Reserve for at least ____ at the time application is made, and, if selected, they must remain in a drill status until the appointment is tendered.

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1 year

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The senior member of the LDO/CWO interview panel should be

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a lieutenant commander or above.

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How long is OCS and where?

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12-week training session conducted at OTC Newport, RI.

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What minimum security investigation is required for OCS?

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current National Agency Check, Local Check (NACLC)

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What is the average timeline for OCS?

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8 to 10 weeks.

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Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) testing is required to be completed within ____ of OCS application submission.

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2 years

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Applicants shall not be authorized to submit an application to OCS or Officer Development School (ODS) if within __ months of transfer or separation.

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3

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OCS application reconsiderations may be submitted if within __ of initial non-selection.

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6 months

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Commissioning physicals must be completed within ____ of OCS application submission.

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2 years

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The OCS course has been designed by?

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Navy officers and educators

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How many units of instruction do OCS candidates receive during training?

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13

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Graduates of OCS are appointed as ensign, U.S. Navy, and incur a minimum active duty obligation of

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4 years.

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What is ODS?

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Officer Development School

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What is the minimum age requirement for OCS?

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19 years

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What is OAR in regards to commisioning programs?

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Officer Aptitude Rating

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What is the minimum OAR score for OCS program.

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There is no minimum score; however, programs are highly competitive. OAR scores below 35 are generally not competitive. For the Intel community, the minimum OAR score is 45.

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What is ASTB?

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Aviation Selection Test Battery

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The ASTB test consists of these sub-tests: math/verbal, mechanical comprehension test, spatial apperception), and aviation/nautical information. These tests combine to give an AQR, PFAR, and FOFAR which are what?

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Academic Qualification Rating, Pilot Flight Aptitude Rating, Flight Officer Aptitude Rating

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When are the deadlines for OCS?

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There is no specific deadline for applications as boards are conducted on a continuous basis throughout the year except for Public Affairs Officer (PAO)

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OCS applicants must meet height, weight, and body fat standards per reference (a) at the time of application, including performance at ___ ___on the last two consecutive PRT scores.

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good low

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What are the requirements for interviewing OCS candidates?

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Officer in paygrade O3 and above, only one officer from COC, and at least one interviewer should be in the designator for which the applicant is applying.

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All female OCS applicants must have ____ and ____ tests documented.

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Papanicolaou’s Stain (PAP), Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (HCG)

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Applicants for officer programs must have at least _____ of obligated service remaining on current enlistment upon receipt of orders to OCS/ODS.

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6 months

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"True or false" An E4 selected for selected for OCS is advance to paygrade E5 upon reporting to OCS"

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TRUE

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The STA-21 application has two parts. What are they?

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The first part is completed on-line at https://www.sta-21.navy.mil/. The second part is mailed to NSTC

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What is MECP?

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Medical Enlisted Commisioning Program

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When possible, the college or university for MECP candidates must be within _____ of a Naval activity to which the participant will be ordered, for administrative purposes, on a PCS basis.

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50 miles

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MECP students receive full pay and allowances for _____ and are eligible for advancement while in college.

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their enlisted paygrade

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While participating in MECP, who pays for tuition, fees, books, etc?

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The student

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Can Navy-sponsored tuition assistance be used for MECP?

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NO

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MECP selectees are required to complete the requirements for a baccalaureate or entry-level master’s degree in not more than ___ consecutive calendar months and attend school on a full-time, year-round basis.

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36

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Graduates from MECP are commissioned as ensign, NC, U.S. Navy, attend ___, and incur an ____ military service obligation with a minimum of __ years served on active duty.

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ODS, 8, 4

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MECP candidates must be able to complete the baccalaureate nursing degree requirements and be commissioned prior to their

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42nd birthday.

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MECP applicants must have a certified copy of SAT or ACT scores no older than __ years from application due date. Minimum recommended scores are 1000 SAT (500 math and 500 critical reading/verbal) or 42 ACT (21 math and 21 English).

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3

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Have a cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of ___ on a 4.0 scale.

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2.5

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MECP applicants must have completed a minimum of ___ quarter, or ___ semester credit hours in undergraduate courses such as English, mathematics, psychology, sociology, chemistry, biology, anatomy, physiology, nutrition, and have them accepted for transfer into the nursing program to which applying.

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45, 30

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Waivers of MECP eligibility requirements are reviewed by?

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BUPERS-31

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MECP applicants must have package postmarked NLT?

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1 October of the FY in which the board meets.

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Eligible MECP applicants will be considered by an annual selection board convened by _____ in ____

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CHNAVPERS, December.

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The authorized quota limitations for MECP is established by ?

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DCNO (MPTE) (N1)

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Obtaining and maintaining a license to practice as a professional nurse is an expense incurred by

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the member.

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MECP selectees have until _____ of the FY in which the selection board was held to submit a letter of acceptance from a U.S. college or university and its NLNAC or CCNE accredited nursing school.

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41713

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Prior to detachment from their present command, each MECP student will incur a _____ active service obligation by extending or reenlisting.

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6-year

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Who is eligible for MSC IPP?

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members of the regular Navy and Navy Reserve on active duty, including FTS, and Active Reserve serving in any rating in paygrades E5 through E9

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MSC IPP personnel selected for any of these programs who require training are provided between __ to ___ months to complete their degree (dependent upon the program) with benefits that include tuition, mandatory fees, book allowance, full pay and allowances for their enlisted pay grades, and eligibility for advancement while in college.

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24, 48

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Upon commissioning MSC IPPselectees will incur at minimum an 8-year military service obligation with a minimum of ___ years served on active duty.

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3

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MSC IPP applicants must not have reached their ___ birthday by time of initial appointment and commissioning.

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42nd

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"True or false": Prior service drug use for MSC IPP is not an immediate disqualifier"

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TRUE

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The annual MSC IPP selection board usually convened by CHNAVPERS on what date?

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October

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MSC IPP selectees entering training programs must reenlist for ___ from the date of execution of orders to begin training.

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6 years

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MSC IPP selectees who fail to complete the service obligation will be required to reimburse the United States for costs of ______

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education

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Upon initial appointment, MSC IPP officers are required to serve a minimum period of __ of active duty service plus 1 year for the first year of education or training provided as part of the program and 6 months for each additional 6 months of training or education or any portion of 6 months.

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3 years

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STA-21 has two components, what are they?

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"(1) Naval Science Instituion (NSI): An 8-week course of intensive officer preparation and indoctrination at OTC, attended by all selectees en route to their university assignment.
(2) Full-time, year-round study for up to 36 months at an NROTC-affiliated university."

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STA-21 students receive full ___ and ___ for their enlisted pay grades and are eligible for advancement while participating in the program.

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pay, allowance

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STA-21 students receive up to ______ per year, paid to the university by Naval Service Training Command (NSTC).

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10000

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"True or false:" STA-21 students are neither eligible for tuition assistance under the Navy’s Tuition Assistance Program, nor are they eligible to use their MGIB educational benefits, nor are they eligible to use VEAP benefits."

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TRUE

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STA-21 candidates must be able to complete requirements for a baccalaureate degree in what time frame?

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36 months.

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STA-21 applicants must have a certified copy of SAT or ACT scores no older than ____ from application due date.

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3 years

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A minimum score of ____ SAT (with minimum scores of ___ math and ___ critical reading/verbal) or __ ACT combined math/English (with minimum scores of __ math and __ English) is required for STA-21 applicants.

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1000, 500, 500, 41, 21, 20

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STA-21 applicants must have passed a PFA test taken within the year of application obtaining a ______or better (no waivers).

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good high

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"True or false:" Individuals who have already obtained their baccalaureate degree are eligible for STA-21"

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FALSE

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STA-21 selection board will be convened annually in

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September

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Upon receipt of PCS orders to STA-21, each selectee will be required to acquire a _____ active service obligation by extending or reenlisting.

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6-year

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STA-21 disenrollees will be issued PCS orders and are required to complete _____ of enlisted service from the date of program disenrollment or the remainder of their current enlistment, whichever is longer.

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5 years

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Upon commissioning, all STA-21 officer candidates except pilot, NFO, and MC option participants are required to complete ____of active commissioned service.

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5 years

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One of the eligibility requirements for STA-21 include being recommended by the CO as having good moral character, officer potential, and unquestionable ___ to the United States.

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loyalty

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STA-21 students must maintain a cumulative GPA of ___ or better and a minimum of ___ on the required calculus and physics courses.

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2.5, 2.0

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"True or false" STA-21 graduates must first complete their initial fleet service obligation/operational assignment prior to gaining eligibility for Navy fully funded in-resident graduate education programs."

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TRUE

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"True or false" STA-21 candidates participate in the NROTC midshipman cruises."

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"False: They remain on campus to attend classes during summer academic sessions."