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SUPPLY OFFICERS, CLASS SC-O AND SC-V(G)

(1) Supply Officers, classes SC-O and SC-V (G), shall be appointed from the following sources:

(a) Officers of other classes and enlisted men of the Naval Reserve, who qualify by physical and professional examinations.

(b) Former officers of the Navy or graduate of the Naval Academy.

(c) Appointments of supply officers, classes SC-O and SC-V (G) shall be in the grade of assistant paymaster with the rank of ensign, or such higher grade and rank not above lieutenant commander as they may have held in the Supply Corps of the Regular Navy.

(2) The following are the requirements as ensign SC-V (G), United States Naval Reserve:

(a) Candidates must be mentally, morally, and physically qualified for general services.

(b) Candidates must hold a degree from a recognized university or have the equivalent of a college education.  A full statement of education, including names of institutions, periods of schooling, and degrees, if any, should be stated in the application for appointment.

(c) Letters from instructors, associates, and employers as to moral character, standing in community, and professional ability should be submitted with application.  Letters from employers should also show in detail the character and scope of duties performed by the applicant.

(d) Candidates must be under 28 years of age at time of appointment.

(e) Each candidate must have completed the Bureau of Supplies and Accounts correspondence course and have passed the physical and professional examination.

CHAPLAINS, CLASS CHC-V (G)

(1) Candidates for appointment in this class are required to meet the conditions demanded of candidates for the Chaplain Corps of the Navy.  They must be endorsed by the official authorities of the religious bodies represented.  All applications are scrutinized by the head of the chaplain's division as to educational preparation (college and theological seminary), practical experience, and proper ecclesiastical endorsement.

(2) Original appointments are made only in the rank of lieutenant (junior grade) or such higher grade or rank, not above that of lieutenant commander, as the candidate may have held in the Regular Navy.

PROBATIONARY ENSIGNS, VOLUNTEER RESERVE (GENERAL SERVICE), CLASSES D-V (P), E-V (P), AND SC-V (P)

(1) Men between the age limits of 21 and 26 years who are morally, mentally, and physically qualified for commission and who hold degrees from recognized colleges or universities, may be appointed by the Secretary of the Navy in the Volunteer Reserve for general service in a probationary status, with a view to their qualifying by examination for reappointment as ensign, and assignment to the Organized Reserves or to the Volunteer Reserve (general service).  If found qualified, a new commission with date of precedence as of the date of qualification will be issued.  The new commission will not count towards the required service in grade for promotion to lieutenant (junior grade).  If found not qualified, or if request for such examination is not submitted within the probationary period, the officer will be discharged.

VOLUNTEER RESERVE (SPECIAL SERVICE)

EDUCATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS APPLICABLE TO ALL CLASSES

(1) A candidate for appointment in the Volunteer Reserve (special service) must hold a professional or scientific degree from a recognized institution such as will indicate qualification for the appointment desired, or

(2) Must have a minimum of 2 years' college credits normally leading to a degree, or have professional experience in lieu of a degree, and have gained sufficient professional prominence to be considered especially qualified for a specific mobilization assignment.

(3) Special service officers may be appointed in ranks commensurate with their age, professional experience, and attainments for definite mobilization assignments commensurate with rank within assigned procurement quotas.

DECK OFFICERS, VOLUNTEER RESERVE (SPECIAL SERVICE)

(1) Deck officers, class D-V (S) required to rill procurement quotas shall be appointed from the following sources:

(a) Graduate of the Naval Reserves Officers' Training Corps or naval science students who have completed the Naval Reserve Officers' Training Corps course satisfactorily.

(b) Graduate of the Naval Academy.

(c) Officers of other classes and qualified civilians.

(2) A candidate for appointment in class D-V (S) must have had such prior naval or other suitable experience as to qualify him for administrative or other specialized duties ashore; or at sea as pilot, or duty in connection with district patrol craft.  Seagoing experience is desirable but not essential in connection with such appointments