INFORM:
The first experience for incoming fourth-class midshipmen is orientation. This is a week long program that introduces new midshipmen to the US Navy and Marine Corps. During orientation, midshipmen are instructed in NROTC policies, basic drill, uniform standards, grooming standards, and physical readiness. Midshipmen are introduced to the different career opportunities the Department of the Navy and Marine Corps has to offer. The bonds formed at orientation often last through the midshipman’s four years in NROTC Atlanta region and beyond.
FRESHMAN YEAR:
While new midshipmen get familiar with classes and college life, they also become more familiar with the Navy and Marine Corps. Fourth-class midshipmen first learn to lead by following. New midshipmen take classes in basic military knowledge and history. Along with the rest of the battalion, they develop their knowledge of drill and overall physical readiness through physical training sessions and a weekly afternoon drill period. First semester freshmen are required to complete study hours at their respective units. The NROTC programs also require weekly quizzes over basic military knowledge that the midshipmen must complete on their own time. New midshipmen are encouraged to get involved with the many opportunities that their universities offer. A student can choose from a variety of volunteer organizations, intramural sports, student groups and clubs, as well as fraternities and sororities to choose from. Georgia Tech midshipmen can choose to participate in intramural teams battalion forms. The Naval ROTC Atlanta region is a great resource during this time. Class advisers and fellow battalion members help ensure that the transition to college life is going smoothly both academically and personally.
CORTRAMID:
CORTRAMID stands for "Career Orientation and Training of Midshipmen". During this four-week period, scholarship midshipmen are introduced to many of the warfare communities within the Department of the Navy. Midshipmen spend one week with each of the naval warfare communities. You will spend time on a surface ship, an aviation squadron, a submarine, and a Marines Corps base. CORTRAMID is not only an opportunity to travel and get hands-on training, but it is also a great opportunity to meet midshipmen from across the country. CORTRAMID is known to be one of the most enjoyable summer cruises.
SOPHOMORE YEAR:
Midshipmen have now had an entire year to decide whether or not Naval ROTC and the Navy/Marine Corps are right for them. Once a midshipman has sworn in at the beginning of sophomore year, leaving the program will mean repayment of scholarship money and/or enlistment in the Navy/Marine Corps to recover the cost of training and educating the midshipman has received. It is during this year that midshipmen will take on increased leadership opportunities.
MOUNTAIN WARFARE:
Marine Option midshipmen on scholarship will go to the Mountain Warfare Training Center in Pickel Meadow, California. Here they will participate in a two week terrain appreciation course. During this time, midshipmen will perform hikes and tactical exercises. The experience at Mountain Warfare is designed to prepare you for OCS.
JUNIOR YEAR:
During the junior year, a midshipman will be involved in the day-to-day operation of the Battalion. In Navy ROTC the midshipmen are responsible for planning and carrying out events. It is also during this year that Marine Option midshipmen will prepare themselves for the rigors of Officer Candidate School. All those seeking a commission in the United States Marine Corps will attend OCS in Quantico, VA during the summer before their senior year. Before this year all college program students must either receive a
side-load scholarship or be put on advanced standing.
OFFICER CANDIDATE SCHOOL:
All Marine Option midshipmen will attend the 6-week long bulldog course at Officer Candidate School, Quantico, VA. Everything these midshipmen have prepared for will be put to the test during this grueling six week screening course. A future Marine officer MUST pass OCS before commissioning. It is of the utmost importance for Marine Option midshipmen to spend time preparing for this course.
SENIOR YEAR:
Senior year is an exciting time for ROTC midshipmen. Of course, seniors often hold leadership billets and determine the success of the ROTC unit. First class Marine Options will participate in preparing the second class for their time at OCS. Marine Option midshipmen will receive their MOS upon the completion of TBS after their commissioning.
COMMISSIONING:
Commissioning is a new beginning. It is a time where new officers can take what they have learned and apply it to life in the fleet. New Second Lieutenants will wait approximately six months before being sent to The Basic School (TBS). Marines will attend TBS for six months in order to receive their basic training as Marine officers. Once they have completed TBS, Marines will be sent to their MOS training school.
The first experience for incoming fourth-class midshipmen is orientation. This is a week long program that introduces new midshipmen to the US Navy and Marine Corps. During orientation, midshipmen are instructed in NROTC policies, basic drill, uniform standards, grooming standards, and physical readiness. Midshipmen are introduced to the different career opportunities the Department of the Navy and Marine Corps has to offer. The bonds formed at orientation often last through the midshipman’s four years in NROTC Atlanta region and beyond.
FRESHMAN YEAR:
While new midshipmen get familiar with classes and college life, they also become more familiar with the Navy and Marine Corps. Fourth-class midshipmen first learn to lead by following. New midshipmen take classes in basic military knowledge and history. Along with the rest of the battalion, they develop their knowledge of drill and overall physical readiness through physical training sessions and a weekly afternoon drill period. First semester freshmen are required to complete study hours at their respective units. The NROTC programs also require weekly quizzes over basic military knowledge that the midshipmen must complete on their own time. New midshipmen are encouraged to get involved with the many opportunities that their universities offer. A student can choose from a variety of volunteer organizations, intramural sports, student groups and clubs, as well as fraternities and sororities to choose from. Georgia Tech midshipmen can choose to participate in intramural teams battalion forms. The Naval ROTC Atlanta region is a great resource during this time. Class advisers and fellow battalion members help ensure that the transition to college life is going smoothly both academically and personally.
CORTRAMID:
CORTRAMID stands for "Career Orientation and Training of Midshipmen". During this four-week period, scholarship midshipmen are introduced to many of the warfare communities within the Department of the Navy. Midshipmen spend one week with each of the naval warfare communities. You will spend time on a surface ship, an aviation squadron, a submarine, and a Marines Corps base. CORTRAMID is not only an opportunity to travel and get hands-on training, but it is also a great opportunity to meet midshipmen from across the country. CORTRAMID is known to be one of the most enjoyable summer cruises.
SOPHOMORE YEAR:
Midshipmen have now had an entire year to decide whether or not Naval ROTC and the Navy/Marine Corps are right for them. Once a midshipman has sworn in at the beginning of sophomore year, leaving the program will mean repayment of scholarship money and/or enlistment in the Navy/Marine Corps to recover the cost of training and educating the midshipman has received. It is during this year that midshipmen will take on increased leadership opportunities.
MOUNTAIN WARFARE:
Marine Option midshipmen on scholarship will go to the Mountain Warfare Training Center in Pickel Meadow, California. Here they will participate in a two week terrain appreciation course. During this time, midshipmen will perform hikes and tactical exercises. The experience at Mountain Warfare is designed to prepare you for OCS.
JUNIOR YEAR:
During the junior year, a midshipman will be involved in the day-to-day operation of the Battalion. In Navy ROTC the midshipmen are responsible for planning and carrying out events. It is also during this year that Marine Option midshipmen will prepare themselves for the rigors of Officer Candidate School. All those seeking a commission in the United States Marine Corps will attend OCS in Quantico, VA during the summer before their senior year. Before this year all college program students must either receive a
side-load scholarship or be put on advanced standing.
OFFICER CANDIDATE SCHOOL:
All Marine Option midshipmen will attend the 6-week long bulldog course at Officer Candidate School, Quantico, VA. Everything these midshipmen have prepared for will be put to the test during this grueling six week screening course. A future Marine officer MUST pass OCS before commissioning. It is of the utmost importance for Marine Option midshipmen to spend time preparing for this course.
SENIOR YEAR:
Senior year is an exciting time for ROTC midshipmen. Of course, seniors often hold leadership billets and determine the success of the ROTC unit. First class Marine Options will participate in preparing the second class for their time at OCS. Marine Option midshipmen will receive their MOS upon the completion of TBS after their commissioning.
COMMISSIONING:
Commissioning is a new beginning. It is a time where new officers can take what they have learned and apply it to life in the fleet. New Second Lieutenants will wait approximately six months before being sent to The Basic School (TBS). Marines will attend TBS for six months in order to receive their basic training as Marine officers. Once they have completed TBS, Marines will be sent to their MOS training school.
