VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY NROTC MIDSHIPMEN REGULATIONS VUNROTCINST 5400A 22 Jul 19 VUNROTCINST 5400A 22 Jul 19 TABLE OF CONTENTS Chapter I: Purpose & Mission................................................................3 Chapter II: The NROTC Program...........................................................4 Chapter III: Naval Professional and General Academic Requirements...7 Chapter IV: Academic Standards............................................................9 Chapter V: Organization of Vanderbilt NROTC..................................12 Chapter VI: The Battalion......................................................................15 Chapter VII: Naval Professional Training..............................................18 Chapter VIII: Midshipman Pay, Benefits, and Allowances.....................20 Chapter IX: Conduct and Discipline......................................................23 Chapter X: Uniforms and Appearance..................................................25 Chapter XI: Physical Fitness..................................................................60 Chapter XII: Evaluations.........................................................................62 Chapter XIII: Midshipman Awards..........................................................63 Appendix I: Standards of Conduct.........................................................65 Appendix II: NROTC Specified Required Courses................................69 Appendix III: Required Naval Science Courses......................................70 Appendix IV: Battalion Chain of Command..........................................71 Appendix V: General Guidelines for Performance Deficiencies..........72 2 VUNROTCINST 5400A 22 Jul 19 CHAPTER I: Purpose & Mission 1.1 Purpose. The Vanderbilt University NROTC (VUNROTC) Midshipmen (MIDN) Regulations are a compilation of various sources including Naval Service Training Command (NSTC) guidance, VUNROTC instructions, and Battalion notices. As such, they dictate the responsibilities and standards for students assigned to VUNROTC and the proper functioning of the Battalion. In addition, the regulations function as an ordered reference for Battalion affairs. It is the personal obligation of each student assigned to VUNROTC to read, understand, and comply with these regulations. The overriding authority in all matters is the Regulations for Officer Development (ROD). This instruction is a guideline for basic midshipman-specific issues. All issues will be resolved within parameters of the ROD and NSTC guidance. 1.2 Mission. The NROTC Program was established to develop MIDN mentally, morally, and physically, to imbue them with the highest ideals of duty and loyalty, and to instill the core values of honor, courage, and commitment. The ultimate goal of NROTC is to commission college graduates as Navy or Marine Corps officers who possess a basic professional background, are motivated toward careers in 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. 1.3 Applicability. The requirements in this document are applicable to all students assigned to VUNROTC. In some instances, requirements are different for Seaman to Admiral-21 (STA-21) or Marine Enlisted Commissioning Education Program (MECEP) students. 3 VUNROTCINST 5400A 22 Jul 19 CHAPTER II: THE NROTC PROGRAM 2.1 General 1. The NROTC Scholarship Program was established to educate and train qualified young men and women for service in the unrestricted line of the Navy and Marine Corps via scholarships to our country’s colleges and universities. Various scholarships for this program are described below. 2.2 National NROTC Scholarship Program 1. National NROTC scholarship students are appointed as MIDN in the United States Naval Reserve or United States Marine Corps Reserve and are placed on active duty only for summer training periods. Scholarship students receive benefits, which include: a. Tuition b. Required fees c. Uniforms d. $375.00 per semester for textbooks e. Monthly stipend of $250.00 (x10 months), increasing $50.00 a month per academic year f. Room and Board Assistance of up to $6000 per year (Vanderbilt University students only) 2.3 The College Program 1. For a comprehensive explanation of the NROTC college program and the obligations of participating MIDN, refer to ref (a), chapter 2-2. 2. College program MIDN are not on an NROTC scholarship, but are entitled to receive: a. Uniforms b. Textbooks for required naval science courses c. A monthly stipend while on advanced standing, IAW 2.2.e. 2.4 One, Two, and Three-Year Scholarships 1. For guidance on one, two, and three year scholarships, refer to ref (a) Chapter 2-14. 2.5 Drop on Request Procedures 1. Any MIDN desiring to disenroll from the NROTC program is required to initiate the process by contacting the appropriate Class Advisor. In the case of disenrollment from Naval Science classes, the university procedure must be followed. 4 VUNROTCINST 5400A 22 Jul 19 2. For further information, see ref (a) Chapter 6-17.1.b (4). 2.6 Leaves of Absence 1. Some MIDN may require more than four school years to complete their degree because of past academic failures or deficiencies, illness, personal issues, pregnancy, or other reasons. If any of these situations arise, a leave of absence (LOA) may be granted. No pay or benefits will be provided during the leave of absence. Under certain academic circumstances, students may apply to receive fifth-year scholarship benefits. 2. For further information, refer to ref (a) Chapter 4-28. 2.7 Extended Benefits 1. Academic programs which require more than 40 months for completion of baccalaureate degree requirements, including elective requirements of the Senior ROTC course, may be approved. Any questions concerning extended benefits should be referred to the appropriate Class Advisor. 2.8 MIDN Special Requests 1. Any requests that require action by the Commanding Officer (CO) or higher authority MUST be forwarded via the appropriate Class Advisor. Special requests include such items as: a. Request for leave of absence b. Permission not to take required courses c. Withdrawal from academic courses d. Changing majors e. Changing summer cruise assignments f. Special summer training g. Request to study abroad (foreign university) h. Taking more than the maximum number of hours (18 credit hours) i. All foreign travel j. Elective surgeries (LASIK, PRK, etc.) 2.9 Transfers 1. For information on transferring scholarships between schools, see ref (a) Chapter 4-30. 5 VUNROTCINST 5400A 22 Jul 19 CHAPTER III: NAVAL PROFESSIONAL AND GENERAL ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS 3.1 General 1. In pursuit of a commission as a Navy or Marine Corps officer, MIDN must satisfactorily complete NROTC-specified college courses in addition to Naval Science classes. Those MIDN who fail to comply with these guidelines will jeopardize their scholarship status. A complete listing of the courses fulfilling NROTC requirements is included on the following pages and in appendix II and III. 2. Scholarship and College Program NROTC students are required to complete the NROTC academic and professional program, which consists of: a. Academic Majors b. Navy Specified Academic Courses c. Navy Professional Academic Courses (Naval Science Courses) d. Naval Professional Training e. Summer cruises 3. All NROTC specified and professional academic courses will be taken for a letter grade and not on a pass/fail basis. 3.2 Academic Majors 1. The NROTC program specifies that a midshipman may major in any field of study leading to a bachelor’s degree provided the requirements outlined below are satisfied. a. Navy Scholarship program. Midshipmen are to pursue majors within the tier level which they were assigned a scholarship. If a midshipman desires to switch from between Tier 1 and Tier 2, or from Tier 3 to Tier 1 or 2, approval must go through the PNS. If a midshipman wishes to switch to Tier 3 from either Tier 1 or 2, then approval must come from NSTC. b. Navy College program. Although there are no restrictions on academic majors in the college program, there is a vital need for engineering, mathematics, and science expertise in the modern Navy and students should keep in mind that scholarships are given to midshipmen in numbers reflecting these needs. c. Marine Corps Scholarship and College program. There are no restrictions on academic majors for Marine Option students. 3.3 Navy Specified College Courses 1. A number of courses, taught by University faculty are required for NROTC students. For a complete chart of these courses see appendix II. 6 VUNROTCINST 5400A 22 Jul 19 2. Students and advisors shall review appendix II and III to determine which courses at Belmont, Tennessee State, or Vanderbilt University fulfill each of the various requirements. VUNROTCNOTE 1533.1 provides a list of approved courses at each university. NROTC Class Advisors will carefully monitor the MIDN’s class schedules to ensure commissioning requirements are being met, that appropriate waivers are requested and documented, and that schedules maximize credit for NROTC required courses to minimize overloading. Documentation of a four-year plan to attain graduation and commissioning status shall be filed in the student's record, reviewed and updated prior to each registration or pre-registration period and after completion of each semester. 3. All Navy Option Scholarship (except Nurse Option) students are required to complete one academic year each of calculus