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.
A Navy officer must be able to assume a variety of duties at sea, in the air and ashore. Officers must be physically fit, at least 19 years old and U.S. citizens. You must have at least a bachelor's degree. You can apply for officer programs before earning your degree and as young as 17.