As an Executive Officer, you will be a vital part of the complex system that manages the ship and also uses the ship as an instrument of tactical warfare. You will learn to have a good understanding of your ships capabilities and limitations and be able to turn them to your advantage when face-to-face with the enemy. It is for this reason that an Executive Officer alone can aspire for the command of a naval warship. The Executive officers gets opportunities to participate in all facets of naval operations onboard a warship. They are trained in specializations such as Anti-Submarine Warfare, Navigation, Communications, Gunnery and Diving. With consistent performance one could become a Commanding Officer of an Aircraft Carrier, Destroyer, Guided Missile Frigate, and Conventional/Nuclear Submarine.

Candidates selected will undergo 44 weeks Naval Orientation Course at the Naval Academy, Ezhimala followed by professional training at various Naval Training Establishment /Units/Ships.

General Service (Executive) Officers undergo a range of specialist courses including Anti-Submarine Warfare, Naval Communication, Gunnery, Navigation & Direction, Marine Commando, NBCD, Diving, Meteorology and Oceanography. Our specialist schools in Kochi constantly update your knowledge sharpen your skills for greater responsibilities (Subject to their performance).