Prerequisites
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U.S. Citizen
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Commissioned before 42nd birthday
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A master’s or doctoral degree in physiology (cardiovascular, pulmonary, neuro, exercise,
chiropractic, or occupational). Degrees in related biology-based sciences (e.g., biology,
biomedical engineering, kinesiology, human factors, human systems integration) will be considered. -
Required courses: Human Anatomy and Physiology levels I and II, 200-Level Biology, Chemistry, Physics, College-level Math (Algebra or Pre-Calc or above), and Statistics.
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GPA of 3.3 or higher in graduate school, GPA of 3.0 or higher in required classes.
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Significant military aviation experience may be considered in place of a graduate degree.
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Experience as an instructor desired.
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Must meet aviation medical and physical standards.
Training:
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Officer Development School in Newport, RI – 5 weeks
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Aerospace Physiology Training for Medical Service Corps officers at Naval Aerospace
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Medical Institute in Pensacola, FL – 6 months
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Includes instructor development, flight training, and academics
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NAOP Internship Program (NAOPIP) at one of eight Aviation Survival Training Centers
(ASTC) – approx. 2 years-
Naval Air Station (NAS) Whidbey Island, NAS Lemoore, Marine Corps Air
Station (MCAS) Miramar, NAS Pensacola, NAS Jacksonville, MCAS Cherry Point, Naval Station Norfolk, NAS Patuxent River
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Why NAOP?
Active-duty naval service boasts a variety of benefits, including:
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30 days of annual paid vacation.
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Service member and dependent healthcare options.
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Transferable college tuition benefits, monthly housing and subsistence
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Blended retirement system offering both monthly pay and accumulated savings
plans.
As a warfighter focused specialty, NAOPs also receive special duty pay for logging required flight experiences aboard naval aircraft.
Following their initial training, NAOPs receive aeronautical designations and “Wings of Gold” before honing their skills as NASTP instructors during their NAOP internships. After completing their internships, NAOPs may work in a variety of billets and locations supporting advancements in training and education, operational safety, and defense acquisition. This potential diversity in assignments, with some being stationed as far as Japan, ensures a dynamic and wide range of experiences unparalleled in other services or the civilian sector. As a NAOP, individuals have an opportunity to serve their country in uniform while utilizing their
background in applied sciences to support the operating forces. For more information ,please contact the NAOP Specialty Leader at usn.ncr.bumedfchva.list.msc-aerospaceoperationalphysiology@health.mil.
