This document provides career guidance for Surface Warfare officers seeking to advance their careers. It outlines typical career paths and desired milestones, including positions like Commanding Officer, Operations Officer, Executive Officer, and roles within Navy Expeditionary Combat Command units. Officers are encouraged to seek leadership roles, complete Joint Professional Military Education, participate in war on terrorism efforts, and obtain graduate degrees. Diversifying assignments between shore staff, afloat staff, and units like Carrier Strike Groups and Mine Countermeasures Squadrons is also recommended.