Summer Training
Overview
NROTC summer training provides hands-on military experience to prepare Midshipmen
for leadership in the Navy and Marine Corps. Each summer builds on the last, offering
exposure to different warfare communities and operational training.
Navy and Marine Option Midshipmen begin their summer training on the same path with NSI and CORTRAMID. From there, their training diverges to meet the distinct operational and leadership demands of their respective communities.
New Student Indoctrination
NSI is a physically demanding 2.5-week indoctrination course held at RTC Great Lakes, the Navy’s basic training site for enlisted Sailors. It provides standardized basic military instruction to Midshipman Candidates, helping them transition into the NROTC program and college life.
CORTRAMID
Navy and Marine Option
CORTRAMID (Career Orientation and Training for Midshipmen) gives rising sophomores (3/C Midshipmen) a chance to explore the Navy and Marine Corps’ operational communities. The program takes place in two locations: CORTRAMID West in San Diego, CA, and CORTRAMID East in Norfolk, VA.
Over four weeks, Midshipmen rotate through surface, submarine, aviation, and Marine
Corps training, gaining
firsthand experience in each field. This exposure helps guide their future summer
training and service selection before commissioning. Most participants will embark
on ships, submarines, and aircraft, as well as train alongside Marines, offering an
in-depth look at these career paths.
Training consists of:
- Surface warfare week
- Aviation week
- Submarine week
- Marine week
2/C Cruise
Navy Option
After their sophomore year, Navy Midshipmen participate in 2/C Summer Cruises, serving
aboard surface ships
or submarines to gain hands-on experience with fleet operations. During these cruises,
Midshipmen shadow an enlisted member of the crew, gaining valuable insight into daily
operations and the responsibilities of enlisted personnel. These cruises take place
at various U.S. Navy ports around the United States and overseas.
Marine Option
Marine option Midshipmen undergo Fleet Marine Force training, where they immerse themselves in the daily life and duties of Marines. Students will attend a month long training at either Camp Pendleton, CA or Camp Lejeune, NC to train with Marine units on those bases. Training includes:
- Land navigation
- Endurance courses
- Obstacle courses
- Hikes
- Physical fitness
- Academics
- Small unit leadership
Nurse Option
Nurse option Midshipmen attend specialized cruises with medical departments on a ship. They shadow Navy corpsmen and learn the ins-and-outs of medical service onboard a ship.
1/C Cruise
Navy Option
1/C summer training is the final step in preparing for commissioning. Navy Midshipmen spend approximately a month aboard a surface ship, submarine, aviation squadron, or alongside SEALs/EOD teams. During the cruise, they are paired with a junior officer sponsor at their assigned unit, where they participate in training, stand watch, and gain invaluable, hands-on experience in the daily operations of their chosen warfare community.
Marine Option - Officer Candidate School
This is the culmination of everything a Midshipman has learned and more. Here they
are tested on: Land navigation, endurance courses, physical fitness, academics, small
unit leadership, drill
Upon graduation from OCS, Marine option Midshipmen earn the title of Marine.