What is the primary commissioning program associated with Navy OCS?

The primary commissioning program associated with Navy Officer Candidate School is the Direct Commission Officer program. This program is designed to provide a pathway for individuals with professional qualifications or specialized skills to become commissioned officers in the Navy. It allows for a relatively swift commissioning process for those who bring expertise in various fields, such as healthcare, law, and engineering, which are critical to naval operations.

Choosing the Direct Commission Officer program reflects its role as the primary pathway for commissioning officers who may not follow the traditional route through a military academy or the Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC). The program emphasizes the need for specialized skills and recognizes the value that these capabilities bring to the Navy.