NROTC Parent’s Handbook Useful information about the Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps at OSU.

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nrotc.oregonstate.edu | 1 2 | NROTC Parent Handbook Table of Contents

NROTC Mission Statement...... 4 New Student Orientation...... 5 USN Physical Fitness Standards: 20–24 Years Old...... 6 USN Height and Weight Standards ...... 7 USMC Physical Fitness Standards ...... 8 USMC Height and Weight Standards ...... 10 Swim Qualifications...... 11 Program Requirements...... 13 Academic Requirements...... 13 Summer Training...... 14 Physical Training...... 15 Monetary Benefits...... 16 Scholarship Midshipmen...... 16 College Program...... 16 Room and Board...... 17 Tutoring...... 17 NROTC Policies...... 18 A Student’s Right to Privacy & the Family Education Right to Privacy Act (FERPA)...... 18 Drug Policy and Urinalysis...... 18 Alcohol Policy...... 18 Participation in Battalion Activities...... 19 Interact With Advisors...... 19 Changes in Status ...... 20 Academic/Aptitude Status...... 21 Performance Review Board...... 21 Leave of Absence...... 21 Disenrollment and Recoupment...... 22 Other Activities...... 23 Weekly Activities...... 23 Clubs...... 23 Other Activities...... 24 NROTC Annual Recurring Events...... 25 Graduate Education...... 26 Graduate Leave of Absence...... 26 Immediate Post-Graduate Opportunities...... 26 Life after NROTC...... 26 Service Assignment...... 26 Military Service Requirements...... 26 Glossary of Terms and Abbreviations...... 27 OSU NROTC Useful Numbers...... 27

nrotc.oregonstate.edu | 3 NROTC Mission Statement

To develop midshipmen morally, mentally, and physically, and to imbue them with the highest ideals of duty, honor and loyalty, and with the core values of honor, courage and commitment in order to commission college graduates as naval officers who possess a basic professional background, are motivated toward careers in the naval service, and have a potential for future development in mind and character so as to assume the highest responsibilities of command, citizenship and government.

4 | NROTC Parent Handbook New Student Orientation

The NROTC (Naval Reserves Officer Training Corps) Program’s New Student Orientation (NSO) is structured to provide entry- level familiarity with military life and the NROTC Program in particular. NSO is not boot camp or a weeding-out period; the goal is for everyone to be successful.

Adjustment to a military Midshipmen should expect to environment can be stressful. participate in some or all of the NSO will challenge new following: midshipmen by placing them in ••Receive uniforms and demanding situations so they can instructions on Navy and learn ways to deal with stress. Marine Corps uniform New students are not expected regulations and grooming to emerge from this training standards. as fully polished midshipmen. However, they will establish a solid ••Receive instruction on military foundation for the learning, growth customs, courtesies, traditions, and opportunities that the next and organization, including four years will bring. unit regulations and chain of command. During NSO, midshipmen will participate in activities with ••Gain basic competency in Safety is ever-present during NSO. other members of their class. military drill and ceremony. All training has been carefully planned to eliminate needless ••Perform physical fitness risks. Members of the NROTC staff training to determine their will be with your son/daughter readiness to meet NROTC and every step of the way—motivating Navy/Marine Corps standards. midshipmen by example and ••Learn about the privileges and demonstrating excellence through benefits of participating in the leadership. NROTC Program and their Since midshipmen will have many responsibilities as midshipmen. demands on their time during ••Participate in swim the school year, NSO provides an qualifications. invaluable opportunity to train before school begins. In order to ••Attend seminars on maximize this opportunity, it is academic success and time important that each midshipmen management. arrives in the right frame of mind, ••Undergo urinalysis for illegal expecting to be challenged and in drug use. good physical condition.

nrotc.oregonstate.edu | 5 Ideally, midshipmen arriving USN Physical Fitness Standards: 20–24 Years Old at NSO should be able to run three (3) miles without stopping Table 1. MALE and complete 1.5 miles in Performance Event 12:30 (mm:ss) for males or Curl- Push- 1.5-mile 500-yd 450-m Category Level Points 15:00 (mm:ss) for females. If your ups* ups* run** swim** swim** student is unable to meet these Outstanding High 100 105 87 8:30 6:30 6:20 run times prior to NSO, they still Outstanding Medium 95 103 86 9:00 7:00 6:50 should attend. The week might be Outstanding Low 90 98 81 9:15 7:30 7:20 more challenging, but nothing is Excellent High 85 94 77 9:45 8:00 7:50 insurmountable, and the NROTC Excellent Medium 80 90 74 10:00 8:15 8:05 staff are trained to help them Excellent Low 75 87 71 10:30 8:45 8:35 succeed. Good High 70 78 64 10:45 9:30 9:20 The following tables show United Good Medium 65 66 55 11:30 10:30 10:20 States Navy (USN) and United Good Low 60 58 47 12:00 11:30 11:20 States Marine Corps (USMC) Satisfactory High 55 54 45 12:45 12:00 11:50 physical fitness standards. Satisfactory Medium 50 50 42 13:15 12:15 12:05 Midshipmen should strive to attain Probationary 45 46 37 13:30 13:00 12:50 Outstanding scores. However, prior to graduation, midshipmen are required to score Good-Low or higher to receive their commission. Table 2. FEMALE Midshipmen who fail to meet Performance Event Good-Low standards will be Curl- Push- 1.5-mile 500-yd 450-m Category Level Points placed on a Fitness Enhancement ups* ups* run** swim** swim** Program (FEP) to help them Outstanding High 100 105 48 9:47 7:15 7:05 improve their physical fitness. Outstanding Medium 95 103 47 11:15 8:00 7:50 Outstanding Low 90 98 44 11:30 8:45 8:35 Excellent High 85 94 43 12:15 9:15 9:05 Excellent Medium 80 90 40 12:45 9:45 9:35 Commissioning Standard Excellent Low 75 87 39 13:15 10:00 9:50 Good High 70 78 33 13:30 11:00 10:50 Midshipmen are required to Good Medium 65 66 28 13:45 12:15 12:05 score Good-Low or better Good Low 60 58 21 14:15 13:15 13:05 (utilizing the 20-24 age group Satisfactory High 55 54 20 15:00 13:45 13:35 chart, and appropriate age Satisfactory Medium 50 50 17 15:15 14:00 13:50 group chart for STA-21 Officer Probationary 45 46 16 15:30 14:30 14:20 Candidates) and meet Body Composition Assessment *Indicates the number of curl-ups/push-ups to be performed in 2 minutes

(BCA) standards (covered **Indicates minutes and seconds (mm:ss) to complete the run/swim. on next page) in order to commission as a naval officer.

6 | NROTC Parent Handbook USN Height and Weight Standards

Table 3. Maximum Weight for Height Screening MEN HEIGHT* WOMEN Maximum Weight (Pounds) (Inches) Maximum Weight (Pounds) 127 57 127 131 58 131 136 59 136 141 60 141 145 61 145 150 62 149 155 63 152 160 64 156 165 65 160 170 66 163 175 67 167 181 68 170 186 69 174 191 70 177 For more information on the 196 71 181 U.S. Navy Physical Fitness 201 72 185 Standards, visit: 206 73 189 211 74 194 http://www.public.navy.mil/ 216 75 200 bupers-npc/support/21st_ 221 76 205 Century_Sailor/physical 226 77 211 231 78 216 236 79 222 241 80 227 *Fractions rounded up to nearest whole inch.

Navy Option midshipmen will undergo Body Composition Assessements (BCA) to determine their body fat percentages.

Navy Option midshipmen must not have body fat percentages in excess of 23% for males and 34% for females.

Navy midshipmen who fail the BCA will be placed on a Fitness Enhancement Program (FEP) and obtain professional dietary assistance.

nrotc.oregonstate.edu | 7 USMC Physical Fitness Standards

Marines conduct at least one Physical Fitness Test (PFT) and one Combat Fitness Test (CFT) each year. The PFT consists of pull-ups, crunches, and a 3 mile run. The CFT consists of an 880 yard run in boots, ammunition can lifts, and maneuver under fire drills. Marine Option midshipmen and MECEPs must obtain a PFT minimum score of 235 and a CFT minimum score of 235 to remain in good standing. A PFT score of 265 or higher is recommended to successfully complete the 6-week Officer Candidate School (OCS) course, a requirement for commissioning as a 2nd Lieutenant.

Table 9. PULL-UPS Age 17–20 21–25 26–30 31–35 36–40 41–45 46–50 51+ Male Max 20 23 23 23 21 20 19 18 Min 4 5 5 5 5 5 4 3 Min Pts 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40

Age 17–20 21–25 26–30 31–35 36–40 41–45 46–50 51+ Female Max 7 9 10 9 8 6 4 3 Min 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Min Pts 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60

Table 10. CRUNCHES Age 17–20 21–25 26–30 31–35 36–40 41–45 46–50 51+ Male Max 105 110 115 115 110 105 100 100 Min 70 70 70 70 70 65 50 40 Min Pts 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40

Female Age 17–20 21–25 26–30 31–35 36–40 41–45 46–50 51+ Max 100 105 110 105 105 100 100 100 Min 50 55 60 60 60 55 50 40 Min Pts 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40

8 | NROTC Parent Handbook Table 11. 3-MILE RUN Age 17–20 21–25 26–30 31–35 36–40 41–45 46–50 51+ Male Max 18:00 18:00 18:00 18:00 18:00 18:30 19:00 19:30 Min 27:40 27:40 28:00 28:20 28:40 29:20 30:00 33:00 Min Pts 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40

Age 17–20 21–25 26–30 31–35 36–40 41–45 46–50 51+ Female Max 21:00 21:00 21:00 21:00 21:00 21:30 22:00 22:30 Min 30:50 30:50 31:10 31:30 31:50 32:30 33:30 36:00 Min Pts 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40

For details on U.S. Marine Corps PFT and CFT scoring, visit: https://www.fitness.marines.mil/PFT-CFT_Standards17

nrotc.oregonstate.edu | 9 USMC Height and Weight Standards

Table 4. MALES Table 5. FEMALES Maximum Weight Minimum Weight Maximum Weight Minimum Weight Height (inches) Height (inches) (pounds) (pounds) (pounds) (pounds) 56 122 85 56 115 85 57 127 88 57 120 88 58 131 91 58 124 91 59 136 94 59 129 94 60 141 97 60 133 97 61 145 100 61 137 100 62 150 104 62 142 104 63 155 107 63 146 107 64 160 110 64 151 110 65 165 114 65 156 114 66 170 117 66 155 117 67 175 121 67 161 121 68 180 125 68 171 125 69 186 128 69 176 128 70 191 132 70 181 132 71 197 136 71 186 136 72 202 140 72 191 140 73 208 144 73 197 144 74 214 148 74 202 148 75 220 152 75 208 152 76 225 156 76 213 156 77 231 160 77 219 160 78 237 164 78 225 164 79 244 168 79 230 168 80 250 173 80 236 173 81 256 177 81 242 177 82 263 182 82 248 182

Table 6. USMC Body Composition Standards Age Male (Body Fat) Female (Body Fat) 17-20 18 % 26 % USMC height/weight and 21-25 18 % 26 % body composition standards 26-30 19 % 27 % available at: 31-35 19 % 27 % 36-40 20 % 28 % https://www.fitness.marines. 41-45 20 % 28 % mil/BCP_Standards/ 46-50 21 % 29 % 51+ 21 % 29 %

10 | NROTC Parent Handbook Swim Qualifications

As members of the naval service, a basic knowledge of swimming techniques and water survival skills are crucial. Midshipmen are expected to arrive with basic swimming skills and the ability to pass the Navy 3rd Class Swimmer test, with the goal of reaching 2nd Class Swimmer standards before commissioning (required for certain communities, like naval aviation).

The 3rd Class swim test consists of: The 2nd Class swim test consists of: ••Stepping off a platform at least ••Deep-water jump five feet above the water ••100-yard swim demonstrating ••50-yd. swim using any stroke breaststroke, sidestroke, elementary backstroke, and ••Five-minute prone float crawl ••Shirt/trouser inflation ••Float for 5 minutes before exiting the water.

While midshipmen should take NSO seriously, it is also a time for fun and camaraderie. Once acclimated to their new roles and responsibilities, your son/daughter will begin to develop “esprit de corps”—a sense of fraternity— with his/her fellow midshipmen. They will also begin to build an appreciation for the history and traditions of the Navy and Marine Corps (or naval service). This bond, and the trust and teamwork that accompany it, is the mark of all professional officers.

To learn more about a physical training prior to NSO, visit https://www.nrotc.navy. mil and click on the Physical Training Plan link on the right side of the page.

If you have specific questions regarding NSO, please do not hesitate to contact the unit.

nrotc.oregonstate.edu | 11 12 | NROTC Parent Handbook Program Requirements

NROTC midshipmen are required Technical or engineering majors to be U.S. Citizens. Midshipmen are highly encouraged. However, who enter the program with dual it is recognized that some of these citizenship must relinquish their degrees are difficult to complete non-U.S. Citizenship prior to in four years when combined with commissioning. Naval Science commitments. If a midshipman pursuing a technical In addition, NROTC midshipmen major is unable to complete a are required to complete a bachelor’s degree in four years, bachelor’s degree at an accredited they may apply for extended institution in four (4) years and benefits if the midshipman can receive a commission as an officer show they did everything possible in the United States Navy or the to complete on time. United States Marine Corps.

Academic Requirements The following are the specific academic requirements for participation in the NROTC program and commissioning per the Navy’s Regulations for Officer Development:

Table 7. General College Courses Scholarship College Program Completed Number of Courses USN USMC USN USMC STA-21* by end of Terms Calculus Sophomore 3 R AAA R English Sophomore 3 R R R R R Physics (calculus based) Junior 3 R AAA R College Algebra or higher Junior 3 -- -- R -- -- American History or National Senior 1 R R R R ** Security Policy World Culture and Regional Studies Senior 1 R A R A ** Physical Science Senior 3 -- -- R -- --

R = Required | A = Advised | ** = Program authorizations takes precedence over these requirements * Navy Enlisted commissioning program

Navy Option midshipmen must complete calculus prior to the start of their junior year and calculus-based physics prior to the start of their senior year. College Program midshipmen are required to complete three terms of advanced mathematics and three terms of physical science. College Program midshipmen are encouraged to complete calculus and physics to improve their competitiveness for NROTC scholarships.

nrotc.oregonstate.edu | 13 Table 8. Naval Science Course Scholarship or Advanced standing Courses Year Completed USN USMC MECEP* STA-21** Intro to Naval Science Freshman R R -- -- Sea Power and Maritime Freshman R R -- -- Affairs Leadership and Management Sophomore R R -- R Navigation Sophomore R ------Naval Ship Systems I Junior R ------(Engineering) Naval Ship Systems II Junior R ------(Weapons) Evolution of Warfare Junior -- R PNS -- Naval Operations and Senior R ------Seamanship Fundamentals of Maneuver Senior -- R PNS -- Warfare Leadership and Ethics Senior R R R R Naval Science Laboratory All Terms R R R R

R = Required | PNS = Professor of Naval Science may waive course under certain conditions * Marine Enlisted commissioning program | * *Navy Enlisted commissioning program

Midshipmen who complete the requisite NROTC classes are eligible to receive a minor in Naval Science at Oregon State University. Midshipmen are required to maintain an academic grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale to remain in good standing.

Summer Training

NROTC Scholarship midshipmen Career Orientation and Training class midshipmen who did not are required to participate in for Midshipmen (CORTRAMID) is participate in CORTRAMID as summer training during each of the warfare community indoctrination. third class midshipmen may do three summers between freshman so in lieu of second class cruise and senior years. To be eligible Second Class Summer Training if billets are available. Marine for summer training, midshipmen Option midshipmen will attend an Conducted between the must be on scholarship or amphibious cruise. sophomore and junior academic Advanced Standing, and meet years, Navy Option midshipmen the physical fitness and body First Class Summer Training will attend Sea Trials, a training composition standards.. program designed to build First Class Summer Training is proficiency in critical warfighting conducted between the junior Third Class Summer Training skills. Time permitting, Navy and senior academic years for Conducted between the freshman Option midshipmen will also take all first class midshipmen. First and sophomore academic years part in at-sea training on surface class cruise provides exposure for all scholarship students, ships or submarines. Second to the officer and wardroom

14 | NROTC Parent Handbook environment and is executed in an at-sea training environment aboard a ship. First class Navy To watch videos on Sea Trials go to youtube.com Option midshipmen may opt for and search “Naval Service Training Command.” aviation, submarine, or Foreign Exchange Training for Midshipmen (FOREXTRAMID). Marine Option first class midshipmen will attend Officer Candidate School (OCS).

Scheduling Midshipmen may provide input as to where they would like to travel and when they would like to go. This allows midshipmen to plan the remainder of their summers, including work, family vacations, or continued study. It is recommended that midshipmen obtain a valid U.S. Passport to allow opportunities for overseas training assignment.

Physical Training The NROTC battalion will conduct Marine Option midshipmen must physical training (PT) two to three obtain a minimum PFT score of times per week in order to prepare 235 and a minimum CFT score of for periodic physical fitness testing 235. and to help develop midshipmen Midshipmen who achieve less physically. than the minimum score will be Navy Option midshipmen are placed in a FEP which will require required to score a minimum of additional weekly workouts. Good-Low on their bi-annual Physical Readiness Test (PRT).

nrotc.oregonstate.edu | 15 Monetary Benefits

Scholarship Midshipmen NROTC covers the following for the university; however, if your start of the term, but the stipend scholarship midshipmen: student is on scholarship, you do will be paid beginning the date the not need to pay the tuition and midshipman is found physically ••Full tuition and mandatory fees mandatory fees portion of the bill. qualified. Late fees assessed by ••Term (quarterly) stipend for The NROTC unit will inform the OSU due to government delays are books ($250) university that your student is part waived by the university. of the NROTC scholarship program ••Monthly stipend for expenses In the event of a change in and that the tuition will be paid by during academic year ($250 your midshipman’s status, your the government. for freshman, $300 for midshipman should inform you sophomores, $350 for juniors, However, the Navy will not make if tuition will not be paid. (See $400 for seniors) payment until the midshipman Change of Status) has completed their Department ••All uniforms of Defense Medical Examination For current Oregon State Tuition is paid between the middle Review Board physical evaluation University tuition rates: visit: and end of the term. Parents can and is found fully qualified. Tuition admissions.oregonstate.edu/ expect to receive tuition bills from will be paid retroactively to the tuition-information.

College Program

College Program midshipmen are the PRT/PFT and taking calculus non-scholarship students. “College and physics early in his/her college Programmers” are considered career (calculus and physics for members of the NROTC unit and Navy Option midshipmen only). participate in the same activities as College Program pays for uniforms midshipmen with scholarships. and instructional fees for Naval College Program midshipmen may Science courses. apply for scholarships after their If a College Program midshipman first term of participation in the does not earn a scholarship, they program. A limited number of two may be selected for “Advanced (2) and three (3) year scholarships Standing” at the beginning of their are available for both Navy and junior year. Advanced Standing Marine Corps midshipmen. midshipmen receive a monthly Scholarships are awarded based stipend for a maximum of 20 on academic and physical months and may commission into performance. Students may the USN or USMC as officers. increase their opportunity to They are required to complete obtain a scholarship by achieving all academic requirements (see good grades, participating in Program Requirements) and one battalion activities, scoring well on summer cruise.

16 | NROTC Parent Handbook Room and Board Tutoring

The NROTC program does NOT students together on the 7th floor OSU has tutoring resources cover room and board. Nor does in Finley Hall, located nearby the available for all students; however, Oregon State University provide NROTC unit. Specific residence as an additional resource for room and board specifically for hall requests may be made midshipmen, the NROTC unit pays NROTC midshipmen. However, through University Housing and for calculus and physics tutors to midshipmen can apply for Dining Services at (541) 737-4771 provide assistance during battalion additional financial aid from the or (800) 291-4192 or visit study hours in the unit spaces. university for these expenses. uhds.oregonstate.edu. For students who indicate on their College Program midshipmen can residence hall application that request Finley Hall in order to be they are interested in ROTC, the in closer proximity to the NROTC university attempts to place ROTC Unit and their peers.

47% 9% 8% 36% STA-21 Program 93 MECEP Program Active Duty Navy OSU NROTC Active Duty Marine Students Corps Students Scholarship Program MIDSHIPMEN College Program

$16,950 $25,000 Benton County Foundation $1.7 million OSU Provost Scholarship and other sponsor scholarships provided by the Department of the Navy reserved for NROTC students for tuition, fees, books and stipends in 2017-18 school year

38% in-state 54% 46% 3.29 GPA Navy Option Marine Option Battalion Average 62% out-of-state

Warfare Communities Entered After Graduation

NAVY-OPTION MARINE-OPTION

Surface Submarine Special Air Ground Aviation Warfare Warfare Warfare Combat Combat Logistics

Data collected from the 2017-18 academic year and 2018-19 projections, based on anticipated freshman class.

nrotc.oregonstate.edu | 17 NROTC Policies

to conduct periodic urinalysis for drug screening. As future officers in the military, NROTC students will be held to a higher standard than the general population and Upon enrolling in the program, all midshipmen will sign a statement they should take pride in upholding that standard. concerning pre-service illicit drug use. Beginning their first term, all midshipmen will participate in periodic drug testing. First drug The following policies apply to FERPA was enacted to protect testing may be conducted during the midshipmen of the NROTC students’ right to privacy. New Student Orientation. program, as well as staff interaction Therefore, under most In the event that a midshipmen with both NROTC midshipmen circumstances, before the tests positive, a performance review and parents. Additional policies NROTC program can discuss board (PRB) will be convened to regarding changes in student status your midshipman’s status with determine if the use was wrongful. will be discussed in the Change of you, your son/daughter must give If so, the midshipman will be Status section of this handbook. permission. As a result, NROTC recommended for disenrollment on advisors may recommend that the first offense. A Student’s Right to you speak with your son/daughter Privacy & the Family if you call to request protected information. Alcohol Policy Education Right to Privacy Act (FERPA) Standard Navy policy applies Drug Policy and Urinalysis to all midshipmen and alcohol The Family Educational Rights use. Alcohol consumption is a The Department of the Navy has and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA) personal decision. Midshipmen a zero tolerance policy for drug protects the privacy of student who choose not to consume abuse. Drug abuse is the wrongful records and regulates how alcohol will be supported in their use, possession, manufacture information is utilized. Release of decision and encouraged to remain and/or distribution of a controlled student records at Oregon State alcohol free. Those members who substance. This includes illicit use University is bound by the federal choose to consume alcohol must of designer drugs (e.g. “Spice”), FERPA law, the Oregon Revised to so lawfully and responsibly. inhalants (huffing), anabolic Statutes, and by the Oregon Wrongful use of alcohol includes, steroids and excessive use Administrative Rules. but is not limited to, underage (beyond what is normal, sufficient, drinking, driving under the Midshipmen records are protected or prescribed) of prescription or influence, public drunkenness, etc. under FERPA; however they are over-the-counter drugs. This Alcohol consumption is never an required to sign two privacy act also includes the recreational acceptable excuse for misconduct statements upon enrolling: use of marijuana. Although use or poor judgment. Misuse or illegal of marijuana may be legal in the use of alcohol will not be tolerated. ••Medical Statement – for use in state of Oregon, it is still illegal medical and dental records under federal law and in the U.S. Midshipmen should ask military. The commanding officer themselves; ••Privacy Act Statement – for of the NROTC unit is authorized use in enlistment records

18 | NROTC Parent Handbook “Are my actions worth the risk Interaction with Advisors Midshipmen are required to: of losing my college funding?” One distinct advantage of the ••Meet with with advisor a “Are my actions worth the NROTC program is that your minimum of two times per risk of losing the opportunity midshipman will have a dedicated term to earn a commission as an student advisor at the NROTC ••Provide advisor with an up-to- officer in the Navy or Marine unit. These advisors are active date class schedule Corps? duty Navy and Marine Corps officers who also teach Naval ••Provide advisor with a degree “Are my actions worth the Science courses. plan (once a major is declared) risk of having to pay back that is signed by the university whatever has been spent on Midshipmen advisors are pulled academic advisor. me by the government?” from Navy and Marine Corps communities such as nuclear ••Keep advisor aware of Participation in Battalion power, aviation, infantry and problems—academic or Activities others, and will likely return to otherwise—that are affecting these communities after their time the midshipman’s work, All NROTC midshipmen are at OSU. Your son/daughter will studying or summer cruise expected to participate in required have personal access to officers ••Inform advisor prior to activities such as: unit PT, Naval who have served in a real capacity dropping any class, changing Science laboratory, fall and spring in the Navy or Marine Corps and major or registering for online dances, Joint Service Review, teach from experience. or web- based courses and Spring Awards Ceremony. As academic advisors, they When the Northwest Navy The advisors’ doors are always check degree plans, confirm competition is held in Corvallis, open to midshipmen. Midshipmen that program requirements are everyone is expected to participate can stop by or schedule being met, verify class schedules, in some manner (to include appointments in person, by phone and advise midshipmen on their competitor, coach, manager, or by email. mental, moral, and physical timer, judge, or other contributing development. position). Midshipmen are also encouraged to participate in other extracurricular activities offered by the NROTC unit.

Have Fun The old adage is true; “if you aren’t having fun you aren’t doing it right.” NROTC training will not always be fun but midshipmen should strive for it. A positive atmosphere produces quality results for both future leaders and those they seek to lead. Your son or daughter is part of a great organization and is destined for other great organizations: the U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps.

nrotc.oregonstate.edu | 19 Changes in Status — Academic/Aptitude/Medical

During the course of a student’s college career, unforeseen circumstances may arise that affect his/her status as a midshipman. This section will describe three categories of potential problems that can lead to a disenrollment or leave of absence from the NROTC program. The examples given below are not all inclusive. Each midshipman’s case is determined on an individual basis; however, the information summarizes the guidelines that the NROTC staff will use in assessing a midshipman’s status.

Academic – Midshipmen are Aptitude – This category Medical – This category covers required to maintain a term and applies to physical fitness, swim illnesses or injuries that potentially cumulative grade point average qualification, military bearing, and affect a midshipman’s academics, (GPA) greater than or equal to 2.5 general behavior. Midshipmen ability to meet required fitness or on a 4.0 scale. Midshipmen must will receive an evaluation twice a swim standards, or potential to be pass all Naval Science courses and year that assesses their aptitude. commissioned. Some examples of classes required for their degree To remain in good standing, conditions requiring medical action program. midshipmen must satisfactorily include torn ligaments, migraine pass the physical fitness headaches, mononucleosis, or tests, complete the required a broken bone. See the Leave of qualifications and demonstrate Absence paragraph of this section the character and competence for more information. required of a future Navy or Marine Corps officer.

20 | NROTC Parent Handbook Academic/Aptitude Status change in student status, including leave of absence or disenrollment. Good Standing A PRB may be convened for All midshipmen begin the program There are repeated poor academic or in good standing. Midshipmen aptitude performance, multiple or remain in good standing as no secrets to repeated class failures, multiple long as they meet the program PFA failures (first-time failures requirements, participate in success. It is for seniors), failure to meet required activities, and remain program requirements prior to the on track to graduate and be the result of prescribed deadlines, or a positive commissioned within four years. drug test, as well other reasons as preparation, the Commanding Officer requires. Warning — Academic/Aptitude hard work, Midshipmen will likely be placed on a warning status for an academic Leave of Absence — and learning or aptitude GPA of less than Academic/Aptitude/Medical 2.5. Warning status may require A leave of absence (LOA) may from failure.” mandatory study or workout be recommended for any of the hours and a weekly meeting with reasons listed above, as well – Colin Powell their NROTC advisor, as well as as for medical problems (while additional actions as required. awaiting further evaluation), or if the student requires more time to Probation — Academic/Aptitude graduate. During LOA, all benefits Midshipmen will be placed on are suspended, including tuition probation for an academic or and stipends; your student will aptitude GPA of less than 2.0, be required to cover all of his/her failure of a required class, or a own expenses. The midshipman first time PFA failure (excluding will be notified, in writing, of the seniors). Midshipmen will be actions required to be returned notified, in writing, of the terms to good standing. Under normal of their probation and the actions circumstances continued required to be removed from participation in the NROTC probation. Failure to complete program will be one condition of these actions will result in a the LOA. Performance Review Board and a Students may request a LOA for possible recommendation for leave personal reasons or to pursue of absence or disenrollment. graduate education. The student then voluntarily elects to cover Performance Review Board their own expenses for the term(s) — Academic/Aptitude that they are not participating in The Performance Review the NROTC program. Board (PRB) is a three member A student may be placed on board, usually convened by the Medical LOA following pregnancy, Executive Officer, to review the illness, injury, or elective performance of a midshipman. surgery, pending further medical The PRB may recommend a evaluation. Your student should

nrotc.oregonstate.edu | 21 keep copies of all records and •• Illegal Drug use (automatic subject to monetary recoupment. doctor assessments. PRB and disenrollment for first Midshipmen are required to instance of wrongful use). reimburse the government for all Provided that your student heals expenses incurred during their quickly, and the U.S. Navy Bureau Scholarship midshipmen who time in the program if they are of Medicine concurs that your voluntarily separate from the disenrolled. Disrenrolled students student is physically qualified for NROTC program during their may request or may be assigned commissioning, all benefits— freshman year are not required to active enlisted service in lieu of including tuition and stipends—are reimburse the program. However, monetary recoupment. reimbursable. If, for some reason, midshipmen incur an obligation your student is not commissionable on the September 1st prior to their A student who is disenrolled for following his/her injury or illness, a sophomore year which includes the medical reasons may or may determination will be made by the repayment of freshman benefits. not be required to reimburse the Naval Service Training Command Naval ROTC program for expenses Before scholarship tuition payment (NSTC) regarding disenrollment incurred. Most often they are can be made for the Fall term, and recoupment. required to provide reimbursement. midshipmen must be in “good standing” for the first 45 days College Program midshipmen Disenrollment and of the Fall term. If they lose their may disenroll from the program at Recoupment standing any time prior to the 46th any time prior to being placed on day of the Fall term, their tuition Advanced Standing. Once a college Disenrollment is the voluntary will not be paid and they will be program midshipman is placed on or involuntary removal from liable to the university for all tuition Advance Standing or receives a the NROTC program. The most and fees for the term. scholarship, they incur the same common reasons for disenrollment obligation as those who entered the are the following (note—this list is Shortly after returning from NSO, program on scholarship. not all-inclusive): every scholarship student signs a copy of the NROTC Scholarship ••Failure to meet required Service Agreement which explains actions during academic or this in further detail. aptitude LOA, Scholarship midshipmen who ••Third PFA failure or failure are disenrolled after the first day to meet Good-Low standard of their sophomore year will be during senior year, and

22 | NROTC Parent Handbook Other Activities

Midshipmen in the NROTC program participate in many different activities. This section will discuss a few of these activities.

Weekly Activities In addition to attending classes, and effective leadership. In this midshipmen will participate in regard, the primary aim is to instill the following activities each week confidence, decisiveness, initiative, during the academic year: and to expand the knowledge base of the Corps’ future leaders. Each Monday: member of the club is assigned PT, 0600-0700 Submarine Club a mentor to guide them along Tuesday: the path to becoming successful The purpose of the Oregon State Naval Science/Leadership Lab, leaders of Marines. NROTC Submarine Club is to 0600-0700 promote camaraderie and esprit The objectives of the club are de corps among future members Wednesday: achieved through professional of the Navy’s “Silent Service” and PT, 0600-0700 military instruction, a demanding those selected for the Surface physical training regimen, and Thursday: Warfare Nuclear Program. The field exercises aimed at preparing Close order drill, 0600-0700 club activities include monthly midshipmen for Officer Candidate meetings, briefs given by current Friday: School and future service as a and former submarine officers Fitness Enhancement Program company grade officer in the and enlisted, and a yearly trip (for applicable midshipmen), operating forces. to the Officer’s Submarine Ball 0600-0700 in Northwest Washington. The Aviation Club Additionally, midshipmen will Submarine Club does not currently often participate in battalion Aviation club meets once every have regular meeting times but events that occur after classes two weeks. The purpose of the meets at least once a month. during the week or on weekends. club is to educate midshipmen These include study hall, Marine interested in becoming pilots or Surface Warfare Club Option training (in preparation for naval flight officers in the Navy or Surface Warfare Officer (SWO) Officer Candidate School), naval Marine Corps. Additionally, the Club meets every other week. community interest clubs, and club helps with preparation for the The club’s mission is to educate community involvement. Aviation Selection Test Battery, midshipmen and interested which all potential aviators need students at OSU in the science to take in order to be eligible for Clubs and history of surface warfare in selection. The aviation club may the U.S. Navy. Furthermore, the Semper Fidelis Club do fundraising activities in support club helps prepare those interested of an annual trip to a nearby U.S. The intent of the Semper Fi in surface warfare for leadership Naval base, where midshipmen Club is to provide mentorship to roles in the SWO community. tour the facilities and get a close-up future Marine Corps officers in all Club activities include briefs, look at different aircraft. areas pertaining to good conduct game nights, and recreational PT.

nrotc.oregonstate.edu | 23 Fundraisers are conducted to help The Spring Awards Ceremony, that fund a trip to the Portland Rose follows JSR, is an opportunity to Festival where participants can tour recognize midshipmen with awards U.S. Navy ships and learn more for outstanding performance, about the fleet. academic achievements and community service. Parents are Other Activities encouraged to attend both events.

The OSU NROTC Battalion hosts Northwest Navy several unit functions each year Northwest Navy is an opportunity including: Veteran’s Day Parade, for midshipmen from various Northwest Navy competition, Joint NROTC units to participate Service Olympics, Joint Service in a regional competition. Review, Spring Awards Ceremony, Participating units include Oregon as well as several Commissioning State University, University of ceremonies. These activities allow Washington, Washington State/ midshipmen to interact outside Idaho, and University of Utah. Each of the battalion and help build of the universities host the event relationships between midshipmen on a rotating basis. Midshipmen and the local community. compete in sporting events, as Additionally, midshipmen attend a well as events that test military Navy and Marine Corps Birthday knowledge and skills. Midshipmen Ball during the fall term and a Spring of all skill levels are encouraged Ball during the spring term. Also, to compete. Parents are welcome seniors participate in a Senior Mess to attend this event and cheer on Night which is a formal yet fun their midshipmen. OSU NROTC’s dinner with their classmates and unparalleled record of success at staff. These events give midshipmen this competition over the years has the opportunity to interact with earned the Beaver Battalion the officers and civilians at a military title, “The Best in the West…and social function. Participation in the Rest! these events help reinforce Navy customs and etiquette that will Community Service serve them well in their future Community service is central to military careers. the NROTC mission of developing midshipmen morally, mentally, and Joint Service Review and the Spring physically. Both ongoing and single- Awards Ceremony day events are planned throughout The annual Joint Service Review the year. Opportunities such as (JSR) is conducted at OSU during JROTC drill judging, Veteran’s and the spring term. The Army, Naval, Memorial Day support, food and and Air Force ROTC units conduct blood drives, Relay for Life, and a formal military parade before March of Dimes are a few of the commanding officers and university services that OSU midshipmen officials. support.

24 | NROTC Parent Handbook NROTC Annual Recurring Events

SEPTEMBER MARCH • New Student Orientation • Northwest Navy • Fall term begins competition • Winter Commissioning OCTOBER • Spring Break • Physical Fitness Assessment/Test APRIL • Fall Ball and Navy Birthday • Spring term begins Cake Cut Ceremony • Uniform Inspection • Annual Beaver Battalion • Spring Ball Foxhole and Fantail • Joint Service Olympics Alumni Muster • Take Back the Night • Uniform Inspection • Senior Mess Night

NOVEMBER MAY • USMC Birthday Cake Cut • Joint Service Review/ Ceremony Spring Awards Ceremony • Veteran’s Day Parade • Military Officers Club of Corvallis Dinner for Grads DECEMBER • Iron Owl Challenge • Winter Break • Marine Field Exercise • Uniform Inspection JANUARY • Memorial Day support • Winter term begins • Physical Fitness Assessment/Test FEBRUARY • OSU Food Drive JUNE • Battalion Change of • Commissioning Ceremony Command • OSU Commencement • Book Drive

nrotc.oregonstate.edu | 25 Graduate Education

Midshipmen will have several Graduate Leave of Absence Immediate Post-Graduate opportunities for graduate study Midshipmen desiring to Opportunities during their careers. Navy pursue their graduate degrees and Marine Corps officers are Some midshipmen may be immediately following graduation encouraged to attain advanced competitively selected to attend may request a Graduate Leave degrees, and some funding is the Naval Post-Graduate School in of Absence (GLOA). The student available for graduate education. Monterey, California, immediately postpones commissioning in order Most graduate study opportunities after commissioning. Other to pursue graduate education at come later as officers advance competitive programs are also his/her own expense. in their careers; however, there available for overseas study or are two ways for midshipmen study at local universities, with full to pursue an advanced degree or partial Navy funding. Additional directly after finishing their obligated service accrues when undergraduate degree. these benefits are accepted.

Life after NROTC Military Service Service Assignment Requirements 6 to 9 months prior to This is a competitive process where All midshipmen who participate commissioning, Navy midshipmen grades, physical fitness, and overall in the NROTC program and are submit their top five choices for aptitude are evaluated. A few commissioned into the Navy or warfare communities in which months prior to commissioning, Marine Corps agree to a minimum they would like to serve. A service the results are announced, and commitment: assignment package is assembled midshipmen receive official orders and reviewed by the commanding to their first duty stations. Surface Warfare/Submarine officer, who endorses their choices Warfare/Special Warfare Marine Option midshipmen based on their performance while attend The Basic School (TBS) 5 years active duty in the NROTC program. The after commissioning. Marine packages are then forwarded to officers are assigned their Military Aviation – Pilot/Naval Flight Naval Service Training Command Occupational Specialty (MOS) Officer (Navy or Marine) for final approval. upon successful completion of TBS. 6 years active duty after wings (Naval Flight Officer) 8 years active duty after wings (Pilot)

Marine Corps – MOS dependent 4 years minimum active duty

26 | NROTC Parent Handbook Glossary of Terms and OSU NROTC Useful Numbers Abbreviations NROTC INFORMATION (541) 737-6289 Advanced Standing NSO College program midshipman in New Student Orientation FAX NUMBER his/her junior or senior year who is NROTC (541) 737-3183 receiving a stipend and has agreed Naval Reserve Officer Training to serve on active duty in the Navy Corps or Marine Corps OCS COMMANDING OFFICER BCA Officer Candidate School. Successful (541) 737-5606 Body Composition Assessment completion required for midshipmen (Navy) to commission as Marine officers EXECUTIVE OFFICER BCP PFA (541) 737-5607 Body Composition Program Physical Fitness Assessment (Marines) (PRT+BCA) MARINE OFFICER College Program PFT INSTRUCTOR Midshipman who is voluntarily Physical Fitness Test (Marines) participating in the NROTC program (541) 737-5608 without scholarship benefits. PRB Performance Review Board CORTRAMID FRESHMAN CLASS Career Orientation and Training for PRT Midshipmen: Summer Training for Physical Readiness Test (Navy) ADVISOR rising sophomores Scholarship Student (541) 737-5620 First Class Midshipman whose tuition is being Fourth year midshipman (usually a paid for by the NROTC program SOPHOMORE CLASS senior) Sea Trials ADVISOR Fourth Class Required training for scholarship (541) 737-5610 First year midshipman (usually a midshipmen in the summer between freshman) their sophomore and junior year JUNIOR CLASS ADVISOR LOA Second Class (541) 737-5611 Leave of Absence Third year midshipman (usually a junior) Marine Option Midshipman who will commissioned Semper Fidelis Society MAILING ADDRESS as a 2nd Lieutenant in the Marine Association of all Marine Options Department of Naval Science Corps following graduation and other interested midshipmen 104 Naval ROTC Armory Midshipman TBS Corvallis, OR 97331 Student participating in the NROTC The Basic School. Marine officers program are assigned their Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) upon WEB ADDRESS MOS successful completion of TBS. Military Occupational Specialty http://nrotc.oregonstate.edu/ (MOS), Marines Third Class Second year midshipman (usually a Navy Option sophomore) Midshipman who will commissioned as an ensign in the Navy following graduation

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