Why does NOAA have commissioned officers?

NOAA Corps Mission



Provide officers technically competent to assume positions of leadership and command in the National Oceanic And Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and Department of Commerce (DOC) programs and in the Armed Forces during times of war or national emergency.

Are NOAA officers military?

You won’t recognize the insignia as a branch of the military — these officers are nonmilitary, although they play a vital role in defense. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Commissioned Officer Corps, known as the NOAA Corps, is one of just two uniformed services with no enlisted or warrant officers.
 

What are the core values of NOAA Corps?

Core Values & Conduct – NOAA Corps leaders understand the relevance of their Core Values of Honor, Respect and Commitment.
 

Why is NOAA important?

From daily weather forecasts, severe storm warnings, and climate monitoring to fisheries management, coastal restoration and supporting marine commerce, NOAA’s products and services support economic vitality and affect more than one-third of America’s gross domestic product.
 

Is NOAA A good agency to work for?

NOAA is a solid federal agency that does cool stuff on land, air, and sea. The staff are great and very committed. The agency can be a little political and can shift directions rapidly based on changing political appointees and competition among line offices, programs, and HQ/regional offices.
 

Does NOAA wear uniforms?

Uniforms. For formal service uniforms, the NOAA Corps wears the same Service Dress Blues and Service Dress Whites as the U.S. Navy, but with NOAA Corps insignia in place of U.S. Navy insignia.

What do NOAA workers do?

Unlock secrets in the deep ocean, track rapidly moving storms, operate state-of-the-art environmental satellites, chart the Nation’s waterways, formulate models to forecast climate trends, protect and preserve our living marine resources. It’s all in a day’s work at NOAA!
 

Do you have to be a U.S. citizen to work for NOAA?

Can I get a job or internship with NOAA if I am not a U.S. citizen or U.S. national? NOAA is a part of the U.S. federal government, and most jobs on USAJobs.gov are federal positions that require U.S. citizenship. You can learn about finding jobs for non-U.S. citizens at USAJobs.gov.
 

Does NOAA have military ranks?

Current NOAA Corps ranks rise from ensign to vice admiral, pay grades O-1 through O-9, respectively, although the rank of vice admiral has been used only rarely in the history of the NOAA Corps and its predecessors.

What is the purpose of a commissioned officer?

A commissioned officer is a military officer who has achieved a rank before officially assuming their role. These officers’ Presidential commissions allow them to command both officers and enlisted personnel under them.

Does NOAA have enlisted ranks?

The NOAA Corps does not have enlisted personnel. Please note that Vice Admiral is the highest rank attainable in the NOAA Corps.

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