New Student Indoctrination
New Student Indoctrination (NSI) was developed out of the need to standardize basic military training for incoming midshipmen across NROTC enterprise. The course is held at Recruit Training Command, Naval Station Great Lakes, Illinois and consists of general military training and team building evolutions to prepare midshipmen candidates for successful integration within the NROTC. Midshipmen Candidates undergo a rigorous, three-week introductory training curriculum designed to build proficiency in basic customs and courtesies, close-order drill, watch standing, swimming, firefighting, and marksmanship. Furthermore, the program builds a sense of unity and confidence within the candidates, preparing them for further integration into respective NROTC units.
CORTRAMID
Career Orientation and Training for Midshipmen (CORTRAMID) is designed as a four-week training evolution to enable rising third-class midshipmen (i.e. sophomores) to make an informed decision about their future career options. Midshipmen are familiarized with the mission, tasks, and equipment within the various warfare communities (surface, subsurface, aviation, and Marine Corps) along with the career development ladder within each warfare area
Navy Option
After CORTRAMID, Navy options get some freedom as to their choice of summer cruise. Varying in platform, duration and objective, the options are almost limitless.
Second Class Cruise: rising second-class Navy Option midshipmen will embark on fleet ships and train in shipboard evolutions and tasks required under normal and emergency conditions at sea and in port. They will be fully integrated into the shipboard organization and assigned specific duties in support of each department into which they rotate. Training tasks will focus on developing junior officer leadership through appreciation of junior enlisted duties, responsibilities and daily routine.
First Class Cruise: rising first-class Navy Option midshipmen will embark on fleet ships and familiarize themselves with the duties and responsibilities of a Division Officer. They will be fully integrated into the shipboard organization and assigned specific duties such as watch standing, supervision of daily enlisted personnel duties, and participation in General Quarters exercises. They will be constantly evaluated in their ability to perform the duties and tasks of junior officers.
Marine Option
Marine Air Ground Task Force (MAGTF) Cruise / Marine Month: rising second-class Marine Option midshipmen will have the opportunity to embed with a Fleet Marine Force unit, where they will shadow junior officers, learn about basic junior officer duties and responsibilities, and participate in a variety of training tasks and duties
Marine Corps Officer Candidates School (OCS): rising first-class Marine Option midshipmen will attend OCS for six weeks in Quantico, Virginia. The mission of Officer Candidates School (OCS) is to educate and train officer candidates in Marine Corps knowledge and skills within a controlled and challenging environment in order to evaluate and screen individuals for the leadership, moral, mental, and physical qualities required for commissioning as a Marine Corps officer.