4 years as Surface Warfare Officer - Division Officer US Navy Employee Review

3.0
14 Jul 2010
Recommend
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Pros

Unparalleled leadership opportunities. Great personal and professional growth due to the challenges of the job. Determination and talents of fellow sailors can be inspiring. Sense of achievement.

Cons

Senior management is hit-or-miss with lots of incompetent people in decision-making positions. Nearly impossible to be a top performer and still have a life outside the Navy. Long deployments away from homeport and long hours while in port. "Free" healthcare often poor quality.

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5.0
27 Jun 2026
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Pros

Great pay and benefits including travel.

Cons

Long deployments can impact family life.

5.0
3 Jun 2026
Anonymous employee
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Pros

It is what you make out of it. You'll have good days and bad days. It's all dependent on your leadership. That can make or break the command. Medical is free, but can take a while to get seen. You'll meet a lot of new people and could travel around the world depending on your duty station. Education benefits and training.

Cons

Medical can take a while to get seen, unless it's an emergency. If you're single, the pay isn't that great, but you don't have to much to worry about for bills if you live on base. If you're on sea duty billet, your work life balance will be terrible.

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