Become A Midshipmen - Tuskegee University NROTC

Description

The purpose of this program is to both develop and prepare college graduates as commissioned naval officers. Midshipmen will participate in several unit lead experiences that will mold them into the future leaders that the United States Navy and Marine Corps need.

There are several scholarship opportunities that will help potential Midshipmen enter into the program. The biggest distinguishing factor when it comes to the scholarships is how you are able to earn them.

Requirements

To be eligible for enrollment as a Midshipman, an applicant must:

Be a United States citizen
Have no moral obligations or personal convictions that will prevent bearing of arms, and supporting and defending the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic
Meet age requirements of at least 17 years on or before 1 September of the year of enrollment and less than 27 years on 30 June of the year an applicant expects to graduate, complete all NROTC training requirements, and be commissioned
Meet physical requirements for the NROTC Program
Be accepted for admission as a full-time student at Tuskegee University

Curriculum

Naval Courses

NAVS 0101 Introduction to Naval Science
NAVS 0102 Sea power and Maritime Affairs
NAVS 0201 Leadership and Management
NAVS 0206 Navigation
NAVS 0305 Ship Systems I (Engineering)
NAVS 0306 Ship Systems II (Weapons)
NAVS 0405 Naval Operations and Seamanship
NAVS 0402 Leadership and Ethics

Marine Courses

NAVS 0101 Introduction to Naval Science
NAVS 0102 Sea power and Maritime Affairs
NAVS 0201 Leadership and Management
NAVS 0303 Evolution of Warfare
NAVS 0403 Fundamentals of Maneuver Warfare
NAVS 0402 Leadership and Ethics

Benefits

The Department of the Navy pays:

Tuition
Fees
$375 per semester for textbooks
Tuskegee University currently pays full room and board in select residence halls for NROTC scholarship recipients.

Monthly Stipend (For those on scholarship):

Freshmen - $250
Sophomores - $300
Juniors - $350
Seniors - $400

Responsibilities

Active duty service requirements for scholarship midshipmen vary depending on the warfare area they enter. The basic requirement is eight years, five of which must be on active duty. The remaining three years may be completed on active duty or in the reserves. Note that some warfare communities have additional requirements:

Surface Warfare (ships) – 8 years total, at least 5 on active duty
Submarine Warfare – 8 years total, at least 5 on active duty
Naval Aviator (pilot, Navy or Marine) – 8 years active duty after qualification as a Naval Aviator
Naval Flight Officer (backseat, Navy or Marine) – 8 years total, 6 years active duty after qualifying
Special Warfare (SEAL) – 8 years total, at least 4 years on active duty
USMC Officer – 8 years total, at least 4 years on active duty