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.
Officers are the Navy's leaders. They guide enlisted Sailors and provide the know-how and expertise to get the job done. Active duty service terms typically last two to six years. Deployment can last between a few weeks to six months, but the length varies depending on the size of the ship and its mission.