NROTC academic requirements consist of three parts: your College bachelor degree program with a selected academic major, NROTC-specified courses, and Naval Science courses.

Marine Option Scholarship course requirements

In addition to the courses required for a degree, Marine Option Scholarship Midshipmen must take the following courses in order to commission:

• American Military History/ National Security Policy (1 semester)
• English/Other Writing Intensive (2 semesters)
• Naval Science Lab and Naval Science Courses (6 courses)

Marine Option College Program course requirements

In addition to the courses required for a degree, Marine College Program midshipmen must take the following courses in order to commission:

• American Military History/ National Security Policy (1 semester)
• English/Other Writing Intensive (2 semesters)
• Naval Science Lab and Naval Science Courses (6 Courses)

Naval Science Courses

The Naval Science courses are instructed by the NROTC unit staff. Students will enroll in one Naval Science course each semester, unless otherwise directed. In addition, all NROTC students enroll in Naval Science Lab, a single course attended by all NROTC students intended to cover all program objectives not included in formal Naval Science courses. Topics cover Navy and Marine Corps policies, general military training, guest speakers, and other professional development subjects. The normal Naval Science course progression is as follows:

Midshipmen are encouraged to achieve well above the established minimum standards on the PFA and are expected to improve their level of physical readiness achievement as they progress through the program. All Midshipmen will complete one official PFA per semester. The minimum required scores for Marine options are listed below.

Battalion Physical Training

The NROTC Battalion will conduct multiple physical training sessions per week. The trainings are typically held in the Alexander Field House. Throughout the year the battalion will conduct swim qualifications, obstacle course events, and training at regional military bases.

Physical Fitness Test (Spring Semester)

Midshipmen are encouraged to achieve well above the established minimum standards on the PFT / CFT and are expected to improve their level of physical readiness achievement as they progress through the program. All Midshipmen will complete one official Physical Fitness Assessment per semester. The minimum and maximum scores are listed here:

Combat Fitness Test (Fall Semester)

As United States Marines, we thrive on physical challenges. With determination and confidence, we welcome the unexpected as an opportunity to test ourselves, continually improve and remain certain that whatever difficulties are in front of us, we have the physical toughness to overcome them together. Marines face these challenges willingly because when you train for everything, you are prepared for anything.

Summer Training

The objective of MIDN summer training is to further the professional development of MIDN through introduction to the operational Navy and USMC and to reinforce their academic year programs, thereby instilling a sense of pride in their identification with the Navy and USMC and inclining them toward careers in the Naval service. The mission is to develop and train MIDN within a linear training continuum nested to the Five Warfighting Competencies in order to provide the Fleet a competent and professional Naval Service Commissioned Officer.

Fourth Class Cruise

New Student Indoctrination (NSI)

NSI occurs during the summer before freshman year at Recruit Training Command in Great Lakes, Illinois. The goal of NSI is to provide standardized entry-level militarization and prepare midshipmen with a common training orientation. The 13-day Indoctrination Cruise serves as the launch point for the training of future naval officers and the development of their character and professional competence. All scholarship recipients and College Program students accepted prior to May 1 must attend NSI. In addition to providing incoming Candidate Midshipmen with basic military training, NSI provides a leadership opportunity for Navy Option 1/C Midshipmen and Marine Option 2/C Midshipmen to serve as Midshipman Instructors. NSI will be treated as a summer cruise for the Midshipman Instructors.

New Student Orientation (NSO)

NSO occurs during the summer before freshman year. NSO provides standardized entry-level militarization for all students entering NROTC Maine Maritime. NSO is a 3-day course located at the unit.

Third Class Cruise

Career Orientated Training for Midshipmen (CORTRAMID)

The goal of CORTRAMID is to enable 3/C Midshipmen to make informed decisions about future career options. Midshipmen are familiarized with the mission, tasks, and equipment within the Marine Corps. CORTRAMID may only be attended by scholarship Midshipmen. NROTC third class scholarship MIDN are assigned to this training. NROTC second class MIDN who did not complete CORTRAMID as third class MIDN are also assigned to this training in lieu of second class cruise. Training will consist of Marine Corps orientation training.

Second Class Cruise

FMF

During the Second Class Cruise, 2/C Midshipmen will support Fleet Marine Forces (FMF). During this time, they will be immersed in basic rifleman tenets such as: communication between all members, weapons handling, safety rules, gear accountability, engagement criteria, adjacent units, mitigating friendly fire.

First Class Cruise

OCS Iteration

During the First Class Cruise, 1/C Marine Option Midshipmen attend Platoon Leaders Class Junior (PLC) in Quantico, Virginia. PLC is a 6-week course for both ground and aviation options that provides a physically challenging and mentally stressful training environment in which candidates can be evaluated on their leadership ability and potential to serve as United States Marine Corps Officers.