How to become an Indian Navy Officer

As a Navy officer, an individual is expected to both works on as well as fight the ship. this means that they play a vital part in a complicated system that operates the ship along with using it as a means of tactical combat.  The Indian Navy represents the nation's technological aspects to a great level.  The countries best officers are given the responsibility to operate the most advanced ships, submarines and planes that represent the pride of the nation.

There are separate officers who deal in policing, supervisory and security and vigilance requirements of the Navy. Separate piolets, submarine officers, armaments officers, diving officers etc are required to manage a single Naval ship. Officers are qualified in specialisations like navigation, communications, logistics, diving, etc to help them gain their strengths while onboard during missions. The job role as a Naval officer lets an individual explore the world and present different possibilities to develop leadership skills. This career choice is a very prestigious one with many perks and benefits involved. 

The core responsibilities of a Navel officer are stated below:

1. Expected to be in charge of the commanding men on a vessel as well as efficiently manage work on and underneath the surface, to safeguard the nation. 
2. Possess thorough knowledge of the usage of the most recent equipment and vessels like ships, submarine or aircraft. 
3. Must play a significant part in educating the new naval officer recruits as well as exercise control over the ship, submarine, and aircraft. 
4. Must establish a strong Naval Networking and software systems. 
5. Possess the authority to promote civil security and safety.
6. Responsible for managing and updating all the hi-tech devices on a regular basis
7. Involved in securing territory of the country, its citizens and offshore assets from threats anticipated through the sea.
8. Interpreting data found along with its outcomes to choose the right solution to help solve unique problems.

The abilities and skills apt for the post of a Naval Officer are enduring physical and mental pressure, leadership qualities, fortitude, fighting power, thought clarity, expression, resolve, and overall suitability. Apart from these crucial requirements, the individual must also have good vision without any obvious squint or abnormality. The candidate must in no way be of a weak constitution, bodily defects or, underweight or overweight. As an officer in the Indian navy, the individual spend days and months away from their family hence they are expected to be emotionally strong as well as they spend most of their time in the open seas, so they must not have seasickness in any way.

They are expected not to have any speech difficulty, hearing problem or throat diseases. They must not possess any sort of congenital malformation or defects. The basic hight requirement for a person is 157 cm, with a balanced bodyweight based on the candidate's age and height. This career choice teaches an individual a sense of duty and commitment towards the country and the teammates.