MCO 1542.1H — Field Accession Of Naval Aviators And Naval Flight Officers

MCO 1542.1H governs active duty commissioned officers' applications for Naval Aviator and Naval Flight Officer programs.

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  • Publication number: MCO 1542.1H
  • Title: FIELD ACCESSION OF NAVAL AVIATORS AND NAVAL FLIGHT OFFICERS
  • Date: 7 Nov 2003
  • Proponent: 01000 Military Personnel
  • Status: Current

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MCO 1542.1H covers eligibility, selection through the Field Accession Board, applications, waivers, and approval or disapproval. It requires physical and aeronautical qualifications, ASTB scores, age and service criteria, and other training requirements.

Applies to: This order is applicable to the Total Force.

Topics covered

  • Naval Aviator training
  • Naval Flight Officer training
  • SNA eligibility
  • SNFO eligibility
  • Aviation Selection Test Battery
  • Medical and physical requirements
  • Field Accession Board selection
  • Obligated service

Questions and answers

Who can apply for SNA and SNFO training?

Assignments to the SNA and SNFO programs are restricted to active duty commissioned officers. (paragraph 4)

What age requirement applies to applicants?

Be less than 29 years of age on the date in which the selection board convenes. (paragraph 7)

How long must applicants wait to retake the ASTB?

Applicants who fail to attain the required minimum score may not be retested for 30 days from the date the last test was administered. (paragraph 7)

How long do ASTB test scores remain valid?

Test scores remain valid for a period of four years from the date the test was administered. (paragraph 7)

How many times can the ASTB be administered?

The ASTB can only be administered twice (single re-test). (paragraph 7)

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