Application for Appointment in the NOAA Commissioned NOAA Officer Corps

This request is for revision and extension of an existing information collection. This request is to add a new form to the collection in order to collect information about an applicant’s aviation experience. Form 56-80A is included as part of the NOAA Corps Direct-to-Aviation application process. The NOAA Commissioned Officer Corps is the uniformed service of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, a bureau of the United States Department of Commerce. The NOAA Corps provides a cadre of professionals trained in engineering, earth sciences, oceanography, meteorology, fisheries science, and other related disciplines who serve their country by supporting NOAA's mission of surveying the Earth's oceans, coasts, and atmosphere to ensure the economic and physical well-being of the Nation. NOAA Corps officers operate vessels and aircraft engaged in scientific missions and serve in leadership positions throughout NOAA. Persons wishing to apply for an appointment in the NOAA Commissioned Officer Corps must submit an application package that consists of form 56-42, three letters of recommendation using form 56-42A and official college transcripts. Applicants must also complete an interview with a NOAA Corps officer.

The latest form for Application for Appointment in the NOAA Commissioned NOAA Officer Corps expires 2027-11-30 and can be found here.

Application for Commission & Interviews

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