Military Sealift Command

Once your application has met MSC's conditions of employment, and you're selected, a confidential employment offer will be made.

There are several pre-employment prescreening efforts that must happen before a selected applicant is scheduled for New Employee Orientation (NEO).

• Drug Screening
• Security Processing
• Medical Evaluation
• English Language Competency Test

The first step is the successful completion of MSC's security clearance process, Electronic Questionnaires for Investigations Processing (EQIP). In tandem, our drug screening will be scheduled at the nearest Department of the Navy contracted facility.

The next step is the Medical evaluation of applicants. MSC will schedule a physical exam at the nearest MSC authorized testing facility. These tests are paid for by MSC. In order to be hired, applicants must be found Fit for Hire by our MSFSC Medical Office.

Once found Fit for Hire, you'll be scheduled for New Employee Orientation (NEO) in Norfolk. Upon arrival some positions will require applicants to pass an English Language Competency Test. On your first day, you'll complete new hire paperwork and be officially employed by MSC. This class runs for 4-5 days and consists of the following subjects: Government Employee Paperwork, Security, Medical, Employee Relations, Legal – Standards of Conduct, Benefits, Placement on Vessels, Wages and Manning, and Equal Employment Opportunity.

Upon completion of NEO, all newly hired CIVMARs attend mandatory training sessions for 4-6 weeks at the MSC training facility in Freehold, NJ or San Diego, CA.

After completing NEO, newly hired CIVMARs are given either an East Coast or West Coast shipboard assignment from their Marine Placement Specialist. Assignment will depend on the individual position and needs of the Command.

Enjoy your Tour. Any additional questions, please contact the CIVMAR Support Center at 1-877-JOBS-MSC (562-7672).