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 two-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 no longer accepting applications for the 113th Basic Officer Training Class (BOTC). To be considered for BOTC 114, candidates MUST have a complete application package assembled at the NOAA Corps Commissioned Personnel Center no later than September 1, 2008 (date subject to change, please monitor this website)
• Basic Officer Training Class (BOTC) 112, began February 18, 2008 and graduates on June 09, 2008