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CORTRAMID
Career Orientation Training for Midshipmen
Career Orientation Training for Midshipmen is conducted at shore training sites on the East and West Coasts of the U.S. (NU's schedule usually means an assignment to the later West Coast session in San Diego). The training is intended to familiarize midshipmen with the missions, tasks, and equipment of the various warfare areas: Surface, Submarine, Aviation, and Marine Corps. This experience also introduces midshipmen to the career development ladder within each warfare area and emphasizes the importance of military courtesy, smartness, and discipline. Midshipmen spend one week with each of the warfare areas.
During Surface Week Midshipmen attend firefighting and damage control classes and many other informative sessions. They also begin learning to drive ships using state-of-the-art simulators. The week includes an overnight trip on a surface ship, where the surface fleet's many capabilities are displayed for the midshipmen.
 
Submarine week is spent guiding Midshipmen through the world of the "Silent Service." Midshipmen learn firefighting, damage control, and navigation. They also spend time in the dive trainer (a simulation of a submarine control station) and the wet trainer (a simulation of submarine flooding damage control).
The high point of the week is going aboard a fast attack or fleet ballistic missile submarine for a night. Midshipmen get a taste of life aboard one of the world's premier fighting machines.
 
During Aviation week Midshipmen learn about the various aircraft the Navy and Marine Corps operate. Every Midshipman who qualifies rides in at least one aircraft. A lucky few are able to co-pilot the F/A-18.
 
Marine week consists of a variety of training exercises to familiarize Midshipmen with the Marine Corps. Midshipmen learn the basics of patrolling, view demonstrations of amphibious landings, and take close looks at Marine Corps equipment and weapons systems.
 
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"I saw many different aspects of the Navy and was
able to make an educated decision about which warfare community to choose."
3rd 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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