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So. California Navy
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"Ask not what your country can do for you, but what you can do for your country"
President John F. Kennedy
Navy Reserve Meteorological/Oceanographic Officers
Meteorological/Oceanographic officers (METOCs) in the Navy Reserve are forecasters in meteorology and oceanography as these areas pertain to naval operations and weapons systems.
Training opportunities include courses in the basics of meteorology and oceanography, conventional and flight weather forecasting, geophysics and satellite application in meteorology and oceanography.
Basic Education Requirement
At least a bachelor's degree from an accredited college in any field of
meteorology, engineering, chemistry, oceanography, geophysics, physics
or mathematics with at least 30 semester hours in meteorology.
Age Requirement
At least 19 but less than 40 at time of appointment. Age waivers up to 42 granted for those with prior military service.
LT Joe Rystrom, USN
Reserve Officer Programs
Los Angeles, California
Tel: (310) 521-1105
