Only 1% of Americans have what it takes to be in Navy Special Operations. These elite warriors don’t just serve—they clear explosives, navigate high-speed combat boats, conduct deep-sea dives, or execute missions behind enemy lines—all with precision, skill and focus.
Interested in becoming part of Navy Special Operations? See if you have what it takes by testing yourself in the Physical Screening Test (PST). Check out the current leaderboard and see how you measure up against other candidates across the nation and find testing events in your area.
We offer a variety of educational assistance options, from scholarships to financial reimbursement and salary advances. Explore opportunities in NROTC, undergraduate, graduate and professional programs to determine what's best for you, or chat with a Recruiter to get the latest details.
For details about education for specific special operations careers, select the job below. You can also find more details about education opportunities for Enlisted Sailors or Officers here.
Depending on your job, Navy pay and benefits will flex to fit your role. You can rely on regular promotions, pay increases and world-class benefits that rival any civilian employer. Many Sailors can even qualify for sign-on bonuses depending on their field. Every Sailor is guaranteed:
Find out more about Navy pay and benefits now.
Qualified candidates can earn an additional bonus by achieving Elevated Physical Screening Test (EPST) scores before shipping to training. To be eligible for the EB-SHP:
Visit our enlistment bonus page to learn more about this and other bonus opportunities.
Visit the individual career pages below to see the specific minimum and elevated PST requirements:
There are no part-time Navy Reserve opportunities for Enlisted Sailors and Officers in special operations jobs. Go back to Careers to find jobs with a Reserve component or discover more about life in the Navy Reserve here.
