Weinstein Television is developing a miniseries about the deadly 1993 standoff in Waco, Texas, between religious cult leader David Koresh and federal agents. Michael Shannon has been cast to play real life FBI hostage negotiator Gary Noesener, with Taylor Kitsch (Friday Night Lights) as Koresh.
If so, you may be closer than you ever imagined to becoming a Navy officer. Your Commitment as an Officer. Most officers are required to spend four years on Active Duty. For Engineering officers the time commitment is five years; for Pilots the commitment is anywhere from eight to ten years.
Both programs occur in the summer and do not interfere with your academic studies. The 10 or 12 weeks of officer training is intended to measure your leadership potential, you must prove yourself. Upon graduation you decide whether to accept an appointment as a Marine Corps Officer.