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Program Overview:
CURRENT COMMISSIONING PROGRAMS
In the past, there were over a dozen different paths for Sailors to become commissioned officers, Seaman to Admiral being just one of them. This wide array of programs lacked uniformity in benefits, selection procedures, educational opportunities, and program requirements. This created a very confusing web of program applications, deadlines, and choices for fleet applicants and, quite frankly, is very cumbersome for the Navy to manage and administer. Consequently, there were countless Sailors in the fleet who would make outstanding commissioned officers, but due to program restrictions, educational background, or financial concerns, they did not apply.
For all of these reasons and more, the Navy combined most of these current commissioning paths into one consolidated program that preserves the Seaman to Admiral name made popular by Admiral Boorda: Seaman to Admiral-21 (STA-21). The STA-21 Commissioning Program is designed to meet the goals of the Navy in the 21st Century, while at the same time creating a fair and equitable system for outstanding active duty Sailors to receive a top-notch college education and become commissioned officers in the Unrestricted Line (URL); Restricted Line in Human Resources; Special Duty Officer in Intelligence, Warfare (formerly Cryptologic) and Oceanography; Staff Corps in Civil Engineering (CEC), Medical Corps (MC), Nurse Corps (NC), or Supply Corps (SC).
The following fleet commissioning programs were combined to create the STA-21 Program:
Seaman to Admiral
Enlisted Commissioning Program (ECP)
Aviation Enlisted Commissioning Program (AECP)
Nuclear Enlisted Commissioning Program (NECP)
Civil Engineer Corps Enlisted Commissioning Program (CECECP)
Fleet Accession to Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps (NROTC)
(Includes Nurse Option)
Broadened Opportunity for Officer Selection and Training (BOOST)
What makes the STA-21 Program so different from most of the other commissioning programs is its fairness to the Sailor. Some of the previous enlisted commissioning programs required Sailors to pay their college tuition by themselves. Others removed the student from active duty status, thus taking away any source of income. The STA-21 Program will keep all participants on active duty at their current enlisted pay grade. This means they will receive all the pay, allowances, benefits, and privileges they currently enjoy and will still be eligible for enlisted advancement while in the program: Time spent in school will not count towards retirement, however, it will count towards pay purposes. Sailors will receive up to $10,000 per year to cover tuition, books, and fees. The Sailor will pay any costs above $10,000 per year. Participants attending inexpensive universities that do not require use of the entire $10,000 for any year will not be able to keep the difference.
Although the applicant's history of fleet performance will receive consideration during the selection process, emphasis will be placed on the identification of those applicants who possess the academic and leadership potential necessary to become outstanding Naval officers.
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Started by Chris B.. Last reply by Chris B. Sep 21, 2010. 3 Replies 0 Likes
"So you want to be an officer, and youwant a free college degree, have you considered the Seaman toAdmiral 21 Program!Now that you have enlistedin the Navy, and have become familiar with the service…Continue
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Comment by Bob on April 2, 2011 at 6:03pm
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Well Aaron has 13 days left until graduation at NSI and 12 days until he turns 21 so we will see what happens with that
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Comment by Paige on April 2, 2011 at 1:36pm
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My son has set his sights on submitting an application for STA-21 and had originally plan to apply this year. However, at the advice of his superiors, he was advised to wait one more year before he tried. My son has set his own personal standards high and has set many goals for himself. I'm very proud of his efforts and I know he will do well.
Here is an article just posted yesterday from the Navy New Service which will be of interest to anyone who have a sailor interested in STA-21 program.
NNS110401-32. Navy Accepting STA-21 Applications
-- http://www.navy.mil/search/display.asp?story_id=59529
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So does anyone else have family in NSI right now??
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Chris
Yes he is. Right now he is at Ballston Spa waiting to move to newport. I do not know if we will have the chance to get there for the dinner but we will see him afterwards when he comes home before heading to school
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Comment by Chris B. on January 20, 2011 at 9:11pm
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Bob, Nukes rule at NSI! LOL. Lee really enjoyed it. Go to the "graduation" dinner if you have the opportunity. Is Aaron going Nuke Officer?
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Thanks Chris for the info. My son heads over to Newport on the 18th of February.
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Lee received an allowance for his uniforms. He came out of pocket @ $200 for everything.
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Question for STA-21 sailors. Did you have to pay for your uniforms??
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So who here has kids or reletives starting NSI on or about feburary 20 2011
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Congratulations Mary! What was he selected for? Pilot? NFO? Core? Or? Where will your son go to school?
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