1. Becoming a Marine Officer:
The NROTC Program and Process
CAPT LOU MURILLO
NROTC COORDINATOR

2. Eligibility Requirements Academic Requirements Activities Obligation
AGENDA
NROTC Mission
Benefits
Eligibility Requirements
Academic Requirements
Activities
Obligation
Training
How to Apply

3. NROTC MISSION
To educate and train highly qualified young men and women for careers as commissioned officers in the United States Marine Corps Reserve

4. $180,000 SCHOLARSHIP THE BENEFITS
Full Tuition, Lab Fees, Books, and Uniforms!
Provides leadership opportunities
Structured academic environment
$250 (Freshman) $400 (Senior) Stipend per month
Some Universities will help with or cover room and board

5. ELIGIBILITY REQUIRMENTS
U.S. Citizen
17-23 years of age
Physically qualified by USMC standards
No moral disqualifications
High School graduate or an equivalency certificate (GED)
Minimum 1000 SAT (Math+Verbal, not writing) or 45 ACT
Admission to a participating NROTC college or University

6. PARTICIPATING SCHOOLS
150+ Colleges and Universities
Large and Well Known
Harvard
MIT
Notre Dame
(NY) Fordham, Maritime, Brockport
University of Southern California
Penn State
Cornell
Schools all over the US

8. Select almost any undergraduate major Carry regular (full) course load
ACADEMIC REQUIREMNTS
Select almost any undergraduate major
Carry regular (full) course load
Attend Naval Science Course
(One Per semester)
Maintain good academic standing
(Must not drop below 2.0 average)
Academic Assistance
Tutors, Study Halls, Midshipmen peer group

9. Anchor and Chain Society
NROTC ACTIVITES
Drill Team
Sailing Club
Aviation Club
Shooting Club
Anchor and Chain Society

10. Marine Corps Birthday Ball Formals Unit Socials Intramural Sports
SOCIAL ACTIVITES
Marine Corps Birthday Ball
Formals
Unit Socials
Intramural Sports

11. Upon graduation you will be commisioned as a 2ndLt in the USMCR
OBLIGATION
Upon graduation you will be commisioned as a 2ndLt in the USMCR
Required to fulfill a 4-year active duty tour followed by a 4-year IRR.
Flight training contracts require additional obligation.

12. OBLIGATION (continued)
Q: What if I am disenrolled or I decide I no longer want to be in this program?
A: After the first day of your Sophomore year, you will be required to serve a two year active duty enlisted tour or reimburse all tuition.

13. First Summer Cortramid Cruise SUMMER TRAINING
Orientation to Naval Service

14. SUMMER TRAINING
Second Summer
MWTC
Mojave Viper

15. Third Summer OCS (SIX-WEEK COURSE) MCB, Quantico, VA
SUMMER TRAINING
Third Summer
OCS (SIX-WEEK COURSE)
MCB, Quantico, VA
3 Areas of Candidate Evaluations
Leadership
Physical Challenge
Academics

16. Go to https://www.nrotc.navy.mil and complete the online application
HOW TO APPLY
Go to and complete the online application
Take the SAT or ACT and release your scores to Code 0656
Apply to any of the eligible NROTC colleges or Universities

17. HOW TO APPLY (continued)
Q: Who is respnsible for completing and submitting the application?
A: YOU ARE!

18. HOW TO APPLY (continued)
Complete Application Package
Transcripts
Birth Cert / SSC
Three Evaluations (Counselor, English/Math, and Coach/or Other)
Two Marine Officer interviews
Physical Fitness Test results

19. BOARD PROCESS
Early Board
Application must be complete by October
Board convenes in November
Main Board
Application must be complete by January
Board convenes in February
Early board non-selectees are guaranteed a second look at the Main Board

20. SCHOLARSHIP FINALIST AVERAGES
SAT/ACT 1220/52
PFT
GPA
Varsity Athletics 91%
Boy/Girl Scouts 26%
JROTC %

21. GRADUATION

22. Make yourself competitive!
HOW DO YOU GET THERE?
Make yourself competitive!
Can you run 3 miles in 22 mins, do 15 pull ups and crunches in two mins?
Can you get a 1250 combined math and verbal SAT score, 28 composite ACT or a 85 QT on the ASVAB?
Do you have a 3.35 or better GPA?
Do you volunteer or participate in extracurricular activities that demonstrate leadership potential and reflect CORE VALUES of Honor, Courage and Commitment?

23. BACK-UP PLAN
Q: What if I really want to be a Marine Officer, but don’t get the scholarship?
A: A large % of Marine Officers enlist in the reserves or active duty first, then pursue Platoon Leader’s Course (PLC) or ECP
Pay
Tuition Assistance & GI Bill
“Mustang” Marine

24. Attend an NROTC affiliated College or University
SUMMARY
Open to HS Seniors and Grads with <30 College Credits (usually 1 year)
Attend an NROTC affiliated College or University
Scholarship pays for tuition, textbooks, instructional fees and stipend allowances.
Midshipmen will complete basic officer training at OCS during one summer break.
Upon graduation, midshipmen will receive a commision as a Second Lieutenant.

25. QUESTIONS?
Program Manager: Capt Murillo (518) More information can be found at: or

26. COMBAT ARMS The heart & soul of the Marine Corps:
Infantry
Artillery
Tanks
Amphibious Vehicles
Combat Engineers
Specialize in the application of force.

27. AVIATION
The Marine Corps operates jets, propeller driven aircraft, and helicopters in support of combat units in the following roles:
Air to air combat
Ground attack
Troop transport
Cargo transport/refueling
Surveillance
We maintain, repair, and sustain them as well.

28. COMBAT SUPPORT Nothing works without support. Administrative support
Resupply/logistics support
Embarkation
Transportation
Maintenance
Communications
Data processing
Fiscal
And many others

29. LIFE AS AN OFFICER So what does that mean to you?
Regardless of MOS, a Marine Officer:
Is responsible for their unit and mission accomplishment, no matter what.
Leads by and sets the example.
Is a master of his or her MOS.
Develops plans and leads Marines in the execution of those plans.
Develops their Marines into cohesive, combat ready teams.

30. HOW WE DO IT Attend & pass Officer Candidates School.
Upon completion of OCS & a bachelor’s degree, commissioned as a 2ndLt in the USMC.
Attend The Basic School- a six month primer on how to be an officer.
Attend follow-on MOS training.
Assigned to a unit as a Marine Officer.

31. COLLEGE APPLICATION
The Marine Corps doesn’t care what your degree is in- just that you have the discipline to finish a degree.
Consider what you enjoy studying- come up with several different options.
Determine what schools have an NROTC program and the major you want.
Determine admission requirements to those schools and develop a plan.

32. COLLEGE APPLICATION
You need to do this before you register for your senior classes- does the college require a foreign language, a specific level of math, etc?
Determine entrance exam requirement- SAT or ACT? Take the test and leave time to retake if necessary.
Mark timelines for due dates and apply for at least three schools.

33. TIMELINE Spring, Junior year: Summer: Fall, Senior year:
Spring: take ACT/SAT (Use code 0656 on the release form to ensure scores reach NROTC)
Start college application process
Begin preparing for Physical Fitness Test
Summer:
Start NROTC application process
Fall, Senior year:
Final SAT (November) or ACT (October)
Take Physical Fitness Test
Complete application

34. WHY?
Becoming a Marine officer is one of the greatest challenges & privileges you can work towards.
Serving your country and leading Marines is an incredible responsibility that demands a complete commitment.
You will never wonder if what you are doing is making a difference.

35. QUESTIONS?