Naval Intelligence Officer
Job Overview
Intelligence Officers direct all-source intelligence analysis and support Navy and joint operations.
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Official Qualification Requirements
This is a commissioning path. Enlisted line scores do not apply — selection is based on education, officer testing and a selection board.
- • Bachelor's degree required
- • Officer qualifying test: OAR/ASTB-E (program dependent)
- • Commissioning paths: ROTC, OCS, U.S. Naval Academy
Requirements are subject to change by the Department of Defense and each service. Always confirm the current standard with an official recruiter before making a decision.
Required. Officer commissioning is citizen-only: goarmy.com says "Be a U.S. citizen by the time you commission as an Officer," marines.com lists "Be a U.S. citizen" for officers, airforce.com says officers "must be a native-born or naturalized United States citizen," and 10 U.S.C. 532 requires it by law. Verified August 2026.