The NOAA Corps is the commissioned officer corps of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). If you are interested in a career incorporating both science and service to the nation, you will find a unique opportunity in this uniformed service.

The NOAA Corps is an integral part of NOAA and commissions officer candidates with science and engineering backgrounds. A typical officer's career is spent in a broad variety of assignments, often outside his or her academic field.

NOAA Corps officers operate ships, fly aircraft, lead mobile field parties, conduct diving operations, manage research projects, and serve in staff positions throughout NOAA. Sea duty is a common thread among the men and women of the NOAA Corps. There is a one year service obligation after successful completion of a Basic Officer Training Class (BOTC).

For general information about the NOAA Corps, its history and a career in the NOAA Corps, see the NOAA Commissioned Officer Corps brochure(PDF format).

• NOAA Corps is now recruiting for the 114 Basic Officer Training Class (BOTC). To be considered for BOTC 114, please submit completed applications to the Recruiting Unit not later than January 15, 2009. Expected start date for BOTC 114 is May 1, 2009 (date subject to change, please monitor this website). To learn how to be considered as an officer candidate for this class, you can send an e-mail to the NOAA Corps Recruiting Unit.
• Basic Officer Training Class (BOTC) 112, began February 18, 2008 and graduates on June 09, 2008