| Job Title : |
Ordnance officer |
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| Job Reference : |
uscg |
| Location : |
United States |
| Posted on : |
Wed May 07, 2008 |
| Job category: |
Coast Guard, Officers, Combat Support |
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| Job Description |
The Coast Guard ordnance officer plays an important role in ensuring success in battle. This officer is primarily responsible for overseeing the maintenance and distribution of small arms, ammunition and pyrotechnics. Duties may also extend to battle command.
Training
To become an officer in the Coast Guard, you must be a current student or graduate of a four-year college or university. You must also complete an extensive training officer course, which may vary in length depending upon your specialty. There are four main pathways to becoming a commissioned officer:
- U.S. Coast Guard Academy
- Officer Candidate School
- Direct appointments
- Selected Reserve Direct Commission Program
An indirect path is through the Enlisted Commissioning Programs.
Helpful skills
The ideal candidate for a Coast Guard ordnance officer should:
- Be a U.S. citizen and at least 19 years old
- Have a four-year college degree
- Show self-discipline, initiative, confidence and intelligence
- Be physically fit |
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