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Navy Receives Over 200 Applications for Tech-Focused Reserve Unit
The Navy has received more than 200 applications for a new program to recruit commercial technology professionals into its Reserve force. The effort follows similar initiatives by the Army and Marine Corps and aims to commission officers by early October.
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The Navy has received more than 200 applications for a program to recruit commercial technology professionals into the Navy Reserve. The service announced the search on June 12 and is seeking applicants with experience in cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and autonomous systems.
The program targets senior engineers, software architects, and other technical leaders. Applications remain open until July 31, with selections planned by early October and commissioning to follow.
Selected officers will attend five weeks of Officer Development School in Newport, Rhode Island. Selected Reserve personnel will move directly from their current rank into the unit. The service intends to keep the program small and plans to begin commissioning officers in the fall. Officers may commission up to the rank of commander.
The Navy worked with the Army to identify best practices for marketing and structuring the program. Officials said they remain in contact with Army leaders to maintain a feedback loop. The Marine Corps activated a similar unit in 2023. The Army established its program in 2025.
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