Becoming a Marine Officer: The NROTC Program and Process CAPT LOU MURILLO NROTC COORDINATOR

Eligibility Requirements Academic Requirements Activities Obligation AGENDA NROTC Mission Benefits Eligibility Requirements Academic Requirements Activities Obligation Training How to Apply

NROTC MISSION To educate and train highly qualified young men and women for careers as commissioned officers in the United States Marine Corps Reserve

$180,000 SCHOLARSHIP THE BENEFITS Full Tuition, Lab Fees, Books, and Uniforms! Provides leadership opportunities Structured academic environment $250 (Freshman) $400 (Senior) Stipend per month Some Universities will help with or cover room and board

ELIGIBILITY REQUIRMENTS U.S. Citizen 17-23 years of age Physically qualified by USMC standards No moral disqualifications High School graduate or an equivalency certificate (GED) Minimum 1000 SAT (Math+Verbal, not writing) or 45 ACT Admission to a participating NROTC college or University

PARTICIPATING SCHOOLS 150+ Colleges and Universities Large and Well Known Harvard MIT Notre Dame (NY) Fordham, Maritime, Brockport University of Southern California Penn State Cornell Schools all over the US

Select almost any undergraduate major Carry regular (full) course load ACADEMIC REQUIREMNTS Select almost any undergraduate major Carry regular (full) course load Attend Naval Science Course (One Per semester) Maintain good academic standing (Must not drop below 2.0 average) Academic Assistance Tutors, Study Halls, Midshipmen peer group

Anchor and Chain Society NROTC ACTIVITES Drill Team Sailing Club Aviation Club Shooting Club Anchor and Chain Society

Marine Corps Birthday Ball Formals Unit Socials Intramural Sports SOCIAL ACTIVITES Marine Corps Birthday Ball Formals Unit Socials Intramural Sports

Upon graduation you will be commisioned as a 2ndLt in the USMCR OBLIGATION Upon graduation you will be commisioned as a 2ndLt in the USMCR Required to fulfill a 4-year active duty tour followed by a 4-year IRR. Flight training contracts require additional obligation.

OBLIGATION (continued) Q: What if I am disenrolled or I decide I no longer want to be in this program? A: After the first day of your Sophomore year, you will be required to serve a two year active duty enlisted tour or reimburse all tuition.

First Summer Cortramid Cruise SUMMER TRAINING Orientation to Naval Service

SUMMER TRAINING Second Summer MWTC Mojave Viper

Third Summer OCS (SIX-WEEK COURSE) MCB, Quantico, VA SUMMER TRAINING Third Summer OCS (SIX-WEEK COURSE) MCB, Quantico, VA 3 Areas of Candidate Evaluations Leadership Physical Challenge Academics

Go to https://www.nrotc.navy.mil and complete the online application HOW TO APPLY Go to https://www.nrotc.navy.mil and complete the online application Take the SAT or ACT and release your scores to Code 0656 Apply to any of the eligible NROTC colleges or Universities

HOW TO APPLY (continued) Q: Who is respnsible for completing and submitting the application? A: YOU ARE! https://www.nrotc.navy.mil

HOW TO APPLY (continued) Complete Application Package Transcripts Birth Cert / SSC Three Evaluations (Counselor, English/Math, and Coach/or Other) Two Marine Officer interviews Physical Fitness Test results

BOARD PROCESS Early Board Application must be complete by October Board convenes in November Main Board Application must be complete by January Board convenes in February Early board non-selectees are guaranteed a second look at the Main Board

SCHOLARSHIP FINALIST AVERAGES SAT/ACT 1220/52 PFT 250 GPA 3.51 Varsity Athletics 91% Boy/Girl Scouts 26% JROTC 32%

GRADUATION

Make yourself competitive! HOW DO YOU GET THERE? Make yourself competitive! Can you run 3 miles in 22 mins, do 15 pull ups and 85-100 crunches in two mins? Can you get a 1250 combined math and verbal SAT score, 28 composite ACT or a 85 QT on the ASVAB? Do you have a 3.35 or better GPA? Do you volunteer or participate in extracurricular activities that demonstrate leadership potential and reflect CORE VALUES of Honor, Courage and Commitment?

BACK-UP PLAN Q: What if I really want to be a Marine Officer, but don’t get the scholarship? A: A large % of Marine Officers enlist in the reserves or active duty first, then pursue Platoon Leader’s Course (PLC) or ECP Pay Tuition Assistance & GI Bill “Mustang” Marine

Attend an NROTC affiliated College or University SUMMARY Open to HS Seniors and Grads with <30 College Credits (usually 1 year) Attend an NROTC affiliated College or University Scholarship pays for tuition, textbooks, instructional fees and stipend allowances. Midshipmen will complete basic officer training at OCS during one summer break. Upon graduation, midshipmen will receive a commision as a Second Lieutenant.

QUESTIONS? Program Manager: Capt Murillo (518) 266-6104 luis.murillo@marines.usmc.mil More information can be found at: https://www.nrotc.navy.mil or www.marineofficer.com

COMBAT ARMS The heart & soul of the Marine Corps: Infantry Artillery Tanks Amphibious Vehicles Combat Engineers Specialize in the application of force.

AVIATION The Marine Corps operates jets, propeller driven aircraft, and helicopters in support of combat units in the following roles: Air to air combat Ground attack Troop transport Cargo transport/refueling Surveillance We maintain, repair, and sustain them as well.

COMBAT SUPPORT Nothing works without support. Administrative support Resupply/logistics support Embarkation Transportation Maintenance Communications Data processing Fiscal And many others

LIFE AS AN OFFICER So what does that mean to you? Regardless of MOS, a Marine Officer: Is responsible for their unit and mission accomplishment, no matter what. Leads by and sets the example. Is a master of his or her MOS. Develops plans and leads Marines in the execution of those plans. Develops their Marines into cohesive, combat ready teams.

HOW WE DO IT Attend & pass Officer Candidates School. Upon completion of OCS & a bachelor’s degree, commissioned as a 2ndLt in the USMC. Attend The Basic School- a six month primer on how to be an officer. Attend follow-on MOS training. Assigned to a unit as a Marine Officer.

COLLEGE APPLICATION The Marine Corps doesn’t care what your degree is in- just that you have the discipline to finish a degree. Consider what you enjoy studying- come up with several different options. Determine what schools have an NROTC program and the major you want. Determine admission requirements to those schools and develop a plan.

COLLEGE APPLICATION You need to do this before you register for your senior classes- does the college require a foreign language, a specific level of math, etc? Determine entrance exam requirement- SAT or ACT? Take the test and leave time to retake if necessary. Mark timelines for due dates and apply for at least three schools.

TIMELINE Spring, Junior year: Summer: Fall, Senior year: Spring: take ACT/SAT (Use code 0656 on the release form to ensure scores reach NROTC) Start college application process Begin preparing for Physical Fitness Test Summer: Start NROTC application process Fall, Senior year: Final SAT (November) or ACT (October) Take Physical Fitness Test Complete application

WHY? Becoming a Marine officer is one of the greatest challenges & privileges you can work towards. Serving your country and leading Marines is an incredible responsibility that demands a complete commitment. You will never wonder if what you are doing is making a difference.

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