The Program Officer is an organizational entity that is separate from, but interactive with, the Academic Departments, Groups and Committees in the educational operations of the school. The Program Officer is a U.S. Naval officer whose primary functions, with assistance from civilian faculty members, are to:

1. Provide academic counseling and military supervision of officer students.
2. Develop and manage curriculum to ensure attainment of professional and academic objectives.
3. Liaison with curricular sponsor representatives.