Surface Warfare Officer Training: A Study of Undergraduate Education and Professional Development

The purpose of this study is to provide a comparison of Senior and Junior Naval Officers views on Surface Warfare Officer training in the United States Navy and to what degree the pre-commissioning sources are preparing the newly commissioned officers for follow-on Surface Warfare Officer training. The cross section of views are those of senior officers and junior officers stationed throughout the United States Surface Forces. This study will provide insight on pre-training and post-training data which will serve as a collection of views on perceived value, satisfaction, and effectiveness of the Surface Warfare Officer Program. Keywords Ship personnel Naval personnel Ocean surface Combat readiness.