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"Any man who may be asked in this century what he did to make his life worthwhile, can respond with a great deal of pride and satisfaction, "I served in the United States Navy."
- President John F. Kennedy, 1963
"Some people spend an entire lifetime wondering if they made a difference. The Marines don't have that problem."
- President Ronald Reagan, 1985
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The combination of an undergraduate degree from Northwestern University and a commission in the United States
Navy or Marine Corps gives you the opportunity and privilege to start your professional career by serving your
country. You will quickly learn how to challenge yourself and apply the fundaments of teamwork. NROTC will help
you develop the leadership skills necessary to complete your military service with confidence.
You will understand how to achieve extraordinary levels of personal and team performance by utilizing the
principles of leadership, the initiative of the subordinate, and being a responsible, accountable leader.
"NROTC and the Navy are a test of what's inside you. The training can bring things out you never knew were in
there, and further develop what you've already got," says a Second Class (Junior) Northwestern midshipman.
As soon as you enter NROTC you will begin to understand the full meaning of the word leadership. Whether you're
steaming around the Pacific for summer cruise or tacking a sailboat on Northwestern NROTC's sail team, you will
be learning about leadership and serving your country at the same time. One Fourth Class (Freshman) Midshipman
is excited to say, "NROTC lets you serve your country, be a leader, go to college and see the world, all at the
same time!"
A Second Class Midshipmen instructs new midshipmen how to rig a sailboat |
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Future Navy and Marine Corps Officers at Spring Review |
Northwestern NROTC is not simply an extracurricular activity. It is a program that will make your time in college a truly fulfilling experience. NROTC gives you the opportunity to serve your country, while you enjoy all the collegiate opportunities afforded by Northwestern.
A former Northwestern midshipman and current surface warfare Ensign says, "NROTC gave me the amazing opportunity to pay for college, get the most out of my education, and prepare myself for a career that would both enhance my personal character and provide me the opportunity to give back to my country."
"It won't be long before you are doing things you once only read about. You'll find yourself in situations and positions that demand performance on a scale that pushes you to your limits. You will also meet extraordinary people and lifetime friends," says a Marine Option Second Class Midshipman.
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Midshipman on Second Class summer training cruise |
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Marine Option Midshipman, far right, at Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center |
Northwestern NROTC strongly encourages midshipmen to become active participants in all facets of campus and community life. Midshipmen are encouraged to pursue interests in any academic, social or athletic organization. As a result, you can be sure to find NROTC midshipmen participating in everything from fraternities and sororities to engineering teams and political clubs.
Front row middle, an NROTC Midshipmen
and sister in the Delta Delta Delta sorority |
Northwestern NROTC midshipmen not only participate in many activities but they lead them. Many midshipmen have taken the leadership skills they developed in NROTC and gone on to become leaders in the organizations in which they participate. An NROTC midshipman and former Battalion Commander is a member of the Sigma Epsilon fraternity, and President of Northwestern's College Republicans. He decided to join NROTC, "to serve my country and get an education at one of the finest institutions in America. The development of Naval leaders must be more than military indoctrination, but should also include the ability to interact with peers who don't share your ideals and dreams. A Naval officer must be ready to adapt in any environment, and there is no better place to do so than on a liberal arts campus." Another NROTC Midshipman is President of the Kappa Delta sorority. She will tell you that NROTC has fostered her growth as a campus and sorority leader. "I am able to apply the leadership skills NROTC teaches me both in the NROTC program and in my extracurricular activities. I'm glad that the officers support us in finding leadership positions outside of NROTC. Being President of my sorority really gives me a chance to apply what I have learned about what makes a great leader: being dynamic, effective, and inspirational."
Northwestern NROTC midshipmen can be found on varsity and club sports teams like baseball, cross-country, and rugby.
Current and former midshipmen can be
found on Northwestern's rugby team |
Some members of our battalion are not only Northwestern students and NROTC midshipmen, but also varsity athletes. Pictured below is a midshipman who runs for Northwestern's varsity cross-country team. "I have dreamed of running in college since my first mile race when I was 10 years old. NROTC has allowed me to achieve this dream by encouraging my participation on Northwestern's Varsity Cross-Country team while still preparing me for a future of military service," she says. She chose NROTC, "because I felt that I had so many opportunities growing up. I owed something to the country that had given me these opportunities."
Third from the left, a Northwestern NROTC
midshipmen and varsity Cross-country runner |
Northwestern midshipmen are utilizing the leadership skills they developed in NROTC and experiences in campus organizations to make a difference in their communities. Generosity and a sense of purpose accompany each midshipman as they seek to make positive changes to their campus and surrounding area. Since Northwestern is situated in Evanston, IL and is only a short ride away from downtown Chicago, countless opportunities to serve the greater community are available. Northwestern University's NROTC takes advantage of this by coordinating a Toys-for-Tots drive to benefit underprivileged children. Thousands of dollars have been raised to purchase toys for children who would otherwise have nothing over the holidays. In addition to this, midshipmen are involved in a myriad of philanthropic pursuits on campus. You will find Northwestern midshipmen in mentorship programs for at risk children, raising money for charitable organizations, or participating in religiously affiliated service projects.
Northwestern NROTC isn't simply about developing yourself; it encompasses the growth and development of your community and the country. Northwestern midshipmen see themselves as a part of a greater challenge to serve and better the United States as a whole. NROTC midshipmen feel the desire to give back to the country that has given them so many opportunities. What better way is there to serve your country and accomplish your academic goals than NROTC?
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Northwestern midshipmen participated in the national Marine Corps effort to collect toys for needy kids on Christmas
Alumni from northwestern demonstrate the concept of service before self through their contributions to their respective service organizations. Graduates from Northwestern's NROTC program have taken their Northwestern diplomas and gone on to achieve amazing successes in the military and civilian world. You will find Northwestern NROTC alumni in all echelons of the Navy and Marine Corps all the way up to General and Admiral. Many have taken the leadership principles they have learned through NROTC and their military careers into the civilian world. Northwestern alumni can be found in government agencies, non-profit organizations, and all areas of corporate America. Many have taken on leadership positions within their communities and become CEO of major corporations.
Northwestern NROTC midshipmen
conduct the Spring Review |
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"I chose NROTC because I wanted to give back to the country that gave me so much and also to see the world!"
2nd Class Midshipman
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As your commanding officer I take personal responsibility for your success:
CAPT James Otis USN
617 Haven Street
Evanston, IL 60208
Tel: (847) 491-3324
Email
We help you understand each step of the process whether you decide to join us or if you
simply have questions.
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Drill Team
"Delta Company" is a group of motivated, disciplined midship-men who form the Northwestern NROTC Drill Team. They practice drill at 0600 two mornings a week, and at 1900 on Sundays in the fall.
Obligations : Academic Year
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