[United States Government Manual]
[May 31, 1996]
[Pages 222-224]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



Sources of Information

Astronomy  The United States Naval Observatory provides the astronomical 
data and precise time required by the Navy and other components of the 
Department of Defense for navigation, precise positioning, and command, 
control, and communications. These data also are made available to other 
Government agencies and to the general public. To broaden the 
understanding of the mission, functions, and programs of the Naval 
Observatory, regular night tours and special group day tours are 
conducted. The night tours are open to the general public and are given 
every Monday night, except on Federal holidays. Information concerning 
activities of the observatory and public tours may be obtained by 
writing to the Superintendent, Naval Observatory, Washington, DC 20392-
5100. Phone, 202-762-1538.
Civilian Employment  Information about civilian employment opportunities 
within the Department of the Navy in the Washington, DC, metropolitan 
area can be obtained from the Office of Civilian Personnel Management, 
Northeast Region, Washington Detachment, 801 North Randolph Street, 
Arlington, VA 22203-1927 (phone, 703-696-4567); or the Commandant of the 
Marine Corps (ARCA), Headquarters, U.S. Marine Corps, Washington, DC 
20380 (phone, 703-697-7474).
Consumer Activities  Research programs of the Office of the Chief of 
Naval Research cover a broad spectrum of scientific fields, primarily 
for the needs of the Navy, but much information is of interest to the 
public. Inquiries on specific research programs should be directed to 
the Office of Naval Research, ONR (Code 10), 800 North Quincy Street, 
Arlington, VA 22217-

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5660. Phone, 703-696-5031. Inquiries on specific technology programs 
should be directed to the Director, Office of Naval Technology, ONT 
(Code 20), 800 North Quincy Street, Arlington, VA 22217-5000. Phone, 
202-696-5115.
Contracts and Small Business Activities  Information in these areas can 
be obtained from the Assistant Secretary of the Navy (Research, 
Engineering, and Systems), Department of the Navy, 2211 Jefferson Davis 
Highway, Arlington, VA 22244-5120 (phone, 703-602-2700). Information 
pertaining specifically to the Marine Corps in the areas of small 
businesses, minority-owned businesses, and labor surplus activities can 
be obtained from the Marine Corps Small Business Specialist (LS), 
Installations and Logistics Department, Headquarters, U.S. Marine Corps, 
Washington, DC 20380. Phone, 703-696-1022.
Environment  For information on environmental protection and natural 
resources management programs of the Navy and Marine Corps, contact the 
Assistant Secretary of the Navy (Installations and Environment), 
Environment and Safety, 1000 Navy Pentagon, Room 4A686, Washington, DC, 
20350-1000. Phone, 703-614-1304.
General Inquiries  Navy and Marine Corps recruiting offices, 
installation commanders, and Commanding Officers of Marine Corps 
Districts (see listing in the preceding text) can answer general 
inquiries concerning the Navy and Marine Corps and their community and 
public information programs.
    Also, the Chief of Information makes accurate and timely information 
about the Navy available so that the general public, the press, and 
Congress may understand and assess the Navy's programs, operations, and 
needs; coordinates Navy participation in community events; and 
supervises the Navy's internal information programs. Phone, 703-697-
5342.
Speakers and Films  Information can be obtained on the following: 
speakers (phone, 703-697-8711); films (phone, 703-697-5342); and the 
Naval Recruiting Exhibit Center (phone, 904-452-5348). For information 
concerning the Navy, contact the Office of Information, Department of 
the Navy, Washington, DC 20350. Phone, 202-695-0965. For information on 
Marine Corps speakers, contact the Director of Public Affairs, 
Headquarters, U.S. Marine Corps, Washington, DC 20380-0001; or contact 
the Director of any Marine Corps District (see listing in the preceding 
text).

Military Career and Training Opportunities

Marine Corps  The Marine Corps conducts enlisted and officer training 
programs requiring various lengths of service and provides the assurance 
of specialized skill training and other benefits.
    The Marine Corps provides opportunities for training in a variety of 
technical skills that are necessary in support of ground and aviation 
combat operations. Radar operation and repair, meteorology, engineer 
equipment and automotive mechanics, artillery and armor repair, data 
processing, communications-electronics, jet aircraft repair, avionics, 
and air control are but a few specialized fields available.
    The Marine Corps participates in the Naval Reserve Officers Training 
Corps Program for commissioning officers in the Marine Corps.
    Platoon Leaders Class is a Marine Corps program for commissioning 
officers in the Marine Corps Reserve. Freshmen, sophomores, or juniors 
in an accredited college may apply. The Program provides financial 
assistance to undergraduates.
    The Officer Candidate Class is another program for commissioning 
officers in the Marine Corps Reserve. Applicants must be college 
graduates or in their senior year.
    Information on the above programs is available at most civilian 
educational institutions and Navy and Marine Corps recruiting stations. 
Local telephone directories list the address and telephone number of the 
Recruiting Station and Officer Selection Officer under U.S. Government. 
Interested persons also may write directly to the Commandant of the

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Marine Corps (M&RA), Washington, DC 20380-0001. Phone, 703-614-2914.
    Information concerning Marine Corps Reserve opportunities can be 
obtained from local Marine Corps recruiting stations or Marine Corps 
Reserve Drill Centers. Interested persons may also write directly to the 
Commandant of the Marine Corps (M&RA, RA), Washington, DC 20380-0001.

For further information concerning the Navy and Marine Corps, contact 
the Office of Information, Department of the Navy, Washington, DC 20350 
(phone, 703-697-7391); or the Legislative Assistant to the Commandant 
and Director of Public Affairs, Headquarters, U.S. Marine Corps, 
Washington, DC 20380 (phone, 703-614-1492).