INTRODUCTION TO NAVAL
SCIENCE
LESSON 3:
Mission, Academic Requirements,
and Regulations of the NROTC
Program
Learning Objectives
• The student will . . .
– Know the mission and intent of the NROTC
program and be familiar with scholarship
programs
– Comprehend the academic course
requirements for each NROTC program
– Be familiar with Performance Review Boards
and circumstances which warrant one
Learning Objectives
• The student will . . .
– Know physical fitness and swimming
requirements
– Know the standards of conduct and aptitude
requirements
– Comprehend the obligations incurred by
subscribing to the NROTC Honor Code
– Know the local battalion organization and
Chain of Command
Mission of the NROTC Program
To develop midshipmen and officer candidates
mentally, morally, and physically and to imbue
them with the highest ideals of duty, honor, and
loyalty in order to commission college graduates
as naval officers who possess a basic professional
background, are motivated toward careers in the
naval service, and have a potential for future
development in mind and character so as to
assume the highest responsibilities of command,
citizenship, and government.
Goal of the NROTC Program
• To provide NROTC students with:
– an understanding of the fundamental concepts
of Naval Science
– a basic understanding of associated
professional knowledge
– an appreciation of the requirements for
National Security
– a strong sense of personal integrity, honor, and
individual responsibility
Goal of the NROTC Program
• To provide NROTC students with:
– an educational background which will allow
you to pursue advanced/continuing education
in a field of application and interest to the
naval service
– a high state of physical fitness for the purposes
of health and performance
Intent of the NROTC program
• To commission officers for the
UNRESTRICTED LINE.
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Surface Warfare
Submarines
Aviation
US Marine Corps
• (The Medical, Supply, & Intel Corps will
have to wait.)
Intent of the NROTC program
• UNRESTRICED LINE
– Appointment of Ensigns in the regular Navy
or Second Lieutenants in the regular Marine
Corps
– This means that the Medical, Supply, & Intel
Corps will have to wait.
Four-Year NROTC Scholarship
• Students are sworn in as Midshipmen, USNR
• Receive benefits for 4 years (may apply for
extended 5th year benefits)
• Navy pays full tuition, required fees, and
provides textbooks & uniforms
• $250/300/350/400 monthly stipend
• Minimum 4-year active duty requirement upon
commissioning
Two-year NROTC Scholarship
• Students with advanced standing and at
least 2 years remaining in college are
eligible
• Must attend the Naval Science Institute
(NSI) in Newport, RI over the summer
• Same privileges and requirements as for 4year scholarship
Four-Year College Program
• Interested students seeking to earn a commission
and serve w/o scholarship
• Must complete required NS courses and 1
summer training period
• Must apply for advanced standing between
sophomore and junior years
• During junior and senior years, students receive
$350/400/month stipend, uniforms, and NS texts.
• Obligated a minimum of 3 years active duty
service.
Two-year College Program
• Students with advanced standing and at
least 2 years remaining at their school are
eligible.
• Must attend NSI
• Same obligation as Four-year college
program
NETC-Controlled Scholarship
• Students in the College Program can earn a
scholarship if selected by NETC.
• Nominated by the PNS
• Must have completed at least one semester
in the NROTC unit.
• Must have minimum 2.5 Cumulative GPA
to be eligible
• Must pass DODMERB physical
Seaman-to-Admiral 21
(STA-21)
• Active duty enlisted personnel who apply
and are selected
• Attend NSI and then report to the NROTC
unit they are assigned
• Have 36 months to obtain bachelor’s
degree (Summer and Winter sessions)
NROTC Academic Program
requirements
• Your major
• Navy-specified college courses
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One year of calculus (6 hrs)
One year of calculus based physics (6 hrs)
Military history/Nat’l Security Policy (3 hrs)
Regional Studies/World Cultures/Religions (3
hrs)
– Writing Intensive English courses (6 hrs)
NROTC Academic Program
Requirements
College
Program
Calculus
Nurse
Option
Marine
Option
Algebra or
Trig(6)
STA-21
X
Calc based Physics
X
History/National
Security
X
Regional Studies
/Culture/Religion
X
HR
HR
English
X
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Physical Science
(6 hrs)
X
HR
NROTC Academic Program
requirements
• Naval Science Classes
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Introduction to Naval Science
Seapower and Maritime Affairs
Ships Systems I/Engineering
Leadership and Management
Navigation
Ships’ Systems II/Weapons
Leadership and Ethics
Naval Operations & Seamanship
NROTC Academic Program
requirements
Navy
Option
Nurse
Option
Marine
Option
Intro
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Seapower
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Management
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Navigation
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Engineering
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Weapons
X
Seamanship
X
Ethics
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Evolution of
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Amphibious
X
STA-21
NROTC Academic Program
requirements
• Naval Professional Training
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NS Laboratory
Drill Periods
Physical fitness periods
Summer training (cruises)
Other
NROTC Academic Program
requirements
• Summer Training Periods
– PRACTICAL APPLICATION
– 4 to 6 weeks long
– 4-year scholarship winners attend all three
(must have 1 semester on scholarship)
– College Program students attend summer
training between Junior and Senior year IF
they have advanced standing.
NROTC Academic Program
requirements
• Third-class summer training
(CORTRAMID)
– Career ORiented TRAining for MIDshipmen
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Between freshman and sophomore year
4 weeks long
Nurse Option participate in nurse at-sea
Week of
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Surface Warfare
Submarines
Aviation
Marine Corps
NROTC Academic Program
requirements
• Second-class summer training
– Between sophomore and junior academic
years
– Navy Option at-sea training (ship or sub) with
emphasis on enlisted community
– Marine Option participate in mountain warfare
training
NROTC Academic Program
requirements
• First-class summer training
– Between Junior and Senior academic years
– At-sea training with Wardroom/Division
Officer experience (wear khakis)
– Marine Options will attend OCS training (in
Quantico, VA).
– Nurse Corps MIDN will be at a Naval
Hospital
– You may request to go on a Foreign Exchange
cruise, aviation, and spec war.
Physical Fitness Requirements
• The Navy Physical Fitness Assessment (PFA)
– BCA – Body Composition (height/weight)
– PRT – Physical Readiness Test
• Push-Ups and Sit-Ups (2 minutes)
• Run (1 1/2 miles), or Swim (500 yards)
• Marine Option do pull-ups instead of push-ups and do a three
mile run
• Minimum standards depend on your age, gender
• Must pass semi-annual test
– PRB
– FEP – Fitness Enhancement Program
Physical Fitness Requirements
• Swim Qualifications
– Any Navy or Marine Corps officer must have
excellent swimming abilities.
– You must qualify as swimmer, 3rd-class, by the
beginning of your sophomore year (requal annually)
– Must be a swimmer, 2nd-class, to graduate (exempt
from further testing)
– 1st class swim qualification is highest (required for
aviation cruise)
• Only can be administered by qualified Navy personnel
(Aviation Water Survivalmen or related NEC)
Physical Fitness Requirements
• Weight control and Body fat
– If you control your body fat, you will
• perform better on the PRT
• look good in your uniform
• feel better about yourself
– If you exceed standards, you will NOT be
allowed to become a 3/C midshipman.
– **Navy tape method is only approved method
for body fat calculation**
Physical Fitness Requirements
• US Marine Corps Option students
– Must meet USMC requirements
Standards of Conduct
• Standards of Aptitude
– Describes officer-like qualities and potential
• Compliance with all requests and administrative
requirements of the NROTC Program
•Initiative
•Personal Honor
•Achievement
•Ethical Behavior
•Motivation
•Physical Fitness
•Bearing
•Weight Control
Standards of Conduct
• Standards of Performance
– Academic - No failing grades, and program
required CUM GPA
– Satisfactory progress toward degree
completion
– Physical Readiness/Swim standards
Performance Review Board
• Purpose:
– To address a substandard academic and/or
professional performance
– Informal administrative proceeding (not entitled to be
represented by an attorney)
• Board Organization:
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Chaired by the XO
Typically two unit staff members (LT)
Counselor (LT)
Recorder
Battalion Representative
Performance Review Board
• The Performance Review Board makes a
recommendation to the CO:
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No Action
Warning
Probation
LOA
• All benefits stopped immediately and forfeited for
the remainder of the semester
– Disenrollment
Local NROTC Military
Organization
• Battalion Staff
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BNCO, OC Mackie
BNXO, SSgt Westerholm
BNOPS, OC Sandifer
CMC, MIDN Bolin
The NROTC Honor Code
• A Midshipman does not
– LIE
– CHEAT
– OR STEAL
• Why?
– Military organizations MUST be based on
absolute trust. Otherwise, lives could be lost!
– Take these principles to the fleet!
QUESTIONS??
HOMEWORK
• www.ulc.arizona.edu
• Be ready to HONESTLY Assess your study
habits!