Geisel applied for a navy commission in 1942 because he wanted to contribute to the war effort during World War II. He felt a strong sense of patriotism and believed he could use his skills to support the military in some capacity.
Upon completion of medical school, you would apply to the Navy. You would attend OIS in Newport. Then you would receive a commission into the medical corps.
Duke of the Navy - 1942 was released on: USA: 23 January 1942
Upon completion of law school and passing the bar exam, you would apply to the Navy. You would attend OIS in Newport. Then you would receive a commission into the JAG Corps.
Roar Navy Roar - 1942 was released on: USA: 1 December 1942
Don Winslow of the Navy - 1942 was released on: USA: 6 January 1942 Portugal: 5 August 1946
The USS Arizona was never decommissioned after being sunk. The US Navy only lists her as being stricken from the record on 1 Dec 1942.
Duke of the Navy - 1942 is rated/received certificates of: USA:Approved USA:Passed (National Board of Review)
The Navy Comes Through was created on 1942-10-30.
The Navy Comes Through - 1942 is rated/received certificates of: Australia:G Sweden:15 USA:Approved (PCA #8509)
Don Winslow of the Navy - 1942 is rated/received certificates of: USA:Passed (National Board of Review) USA:Approved (PCA #6681-92)
JFK was a navy Lieutenant (jg) from 1942-1946 in WWII.
There are a number of ways to get obtain a commission in the Navy. One is to attend any university and then attend Officers' Candidate School. Another is to participate in NROTC at a University that has it. That will get you a commission upon graduation.