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Military Requirements
To help you develop into a professional military officer, we have a limited number of minimum military requirements:
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Northwestern University NROTC Midshipman Orientation Program has a dual
purpose. First, it is intended to provide all incoming Scholarship and College
Program students with a basic introduction to the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps.
Secondly, and most importantly, the program is designed to facilitate the
new students' integration into the Midshipman Battalion at Northwestern
by introducing them to the procedures and standards whereby the Unit fulfills
its mission of training and educating future naval officers. This is the
beginning of a Naval career full of close comradeship with colleagues. The
friendships made at O-week last throughout college and Naval service time.
The Freshman Orientation Program is conducted at Great Lakes Naval Training Center. Members of the Unit staff and Midshipman Battalion provide all instruction and are available 24 hours a day to answer questions and provide necessary guidance. New students are introduced to military training and discipline. Students should be mentally and physically prepared to undergo a fast-paced, rigorous and demanding orientation experience. The orientation program will involve classroom instruction on a variety of topics, to include naval customs and courtesies, the mission of the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps, uniform regulations, NROTC program requirements, and other subjects that will enable the student to fulfill his or her role as a midshipman at the Northwestern NROTC Battalion. In addition, training in physical fitness, swimming and basic seamanship (sailing) will be accomplished during the course of the training. Prospective midshipmen should review the Navy Personal Training Program [.pdf]
prior to attending Orientation week.
 
Before commissioning, all midshipmen are required to complete the sailing qualification test. The test consists of multiple choice questions, knot tying, and sailing maneuvers. Sailing is considered the most enjoyable part of O-week. It gives midshipmen a chance to relax and learn a pleasurable skill.
Midshipmen are required to meet third class qualifications to maintain their scholarship.
Qualifications for Swimmer, THIRD CLASS
- Enter the water feet first from a minimum height of (5) feet.
- Remain afloat for (5) minutes.
- Swim (50) meters using any stroke or a combination of strokes.
While in the NROTC program at Northwestern University, you are required to maintain the physical fitness standards set forth by the Navy (for Navy option) or Marine Corps for Marine Option. Twice each year, you will be administered a Physical Readiness Test.
 Navy Physical Fitness Standards
Navy Option Males 17-19 need 62 sit-ups, 51 push-ups, and 1.5 mile run in 11 minutes.
Navy Option Females 17-19 need 62 sit-ups, 24 push-ups, and 1.5 mile run in 13:30.
Navy Option Males 20-29 need 58 sit-ups, 47 push-ups, 1.5 mile run in 12:00.
Navy Option Females 20-29 need 58 sit-ups, 21 push-ups, and 1.5 mile run in 14:15.
Marine Physical Fitness Standards
Midshipmen are required to score a minimum of 225 points on the test. The test consists of a 3 mile run, pull-ups, and sit-ups. This is the same test administered for Marine Option application.
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On Tuesdays during the academic year, midshipmen gather together for classroom instruction and practical experience in topics of leadership. Midshipmen wear their uniforms for the entirety of Lab day. First, Second, Third and Fourth Class Midshipmen meet together for a two-hour leadership training discussion, brief, or exercise. A variety of guest speakers visit and speak to the entire battalion. These guests include Admirals, Generals, Commanding Officers of ships, submarines and squadrons, faculty of the University, junior officers, reporters, financial advisors, and enlisted personnel. Lab also provides a time for the unit staff, both officers and enlisted, to give classroom instruction to the entire battalion. Occasionally, Lab will be held in a gymnasium, outside or in a pool for physical training.
 
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"I've learned a lot about myself through NROTC. It has taught me time management, responsibility and most of all, to be a leader."
2nd Class Midshipman
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As your commanding officer I take personal responsibility for your success:
CAPT E. J. Martin 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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2nd Class Cruise
Midshipmen from across the country quickly form strong friendships, a key aspect of Navy life at sea.
Summer Obligations : 2nd Class Cruise
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