<p>Report directly to ship after basket leave, which is dependent on the needs of the Navy. </p>
<p>If the ship is at the homeport, you report to the homeport. If the ship is on deployment, there is a good chance you might meet her on deployment.</p>
<p>There is no school right after graduation. Once you have the Officer of the Deck Underway letter (qualification), then you will be sent to Surface Warfare Officer School (SWOS) in Newport, RI. Once SWOS is completed, then the SWO Board (few hours of intense questioning) will take place within a few weeks after returning, to determine your SWO Qualification.</p>
<p>Ship selection (ship and location) occurs in order of class standing.</p>