Summer Training Overview

Summer Training Overview

NROTC Scholarship Midshipmen engage in summer training programs designed to immerse them in the daily operations of active duty Sailors and Marines. Over the course of approximately one month, Midshipmen observe, interact with, and learn from personnel in a variety of Navy and Marine Corps communities. Following their freshman, sophomore, and junior years, Midshipmen are assigned to training sites across the U.S. and overseas, where they experience firsthand the missions, tasks, and equipment of different warfare communities. These training opportunities provide invaluable insights into potential career paths, practical leadership development, and real-world application of the skills they’ve learned. All Participants In Summer Training Must Be Medically Qualified through the Department of Defense Medical Exam Review Board (DoDMERB). Additional Summer Training information can be found here

Incoming Freshmen

New Student Indoctrination

New Student Indoctrination (NSI) is a physically demanding 2.5-week indoctrination course hosted at the Recruit Training Command at Great Lakes. NSI is designed to provide standardized basic military instruction to Midshipmen Candidates. This course will facilitate the successful integration of new students into Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps (NROTC) and college life. NSI is the first step required towards activating the NROTC scholarship.

NOTE: Prospective None Scholarship Students Are Eligible To Attend, Contact Unit Staff via email at gwnrotcgwu [dot] edu (gwnrotc[at]gwu[dot]edu) For More Information) Additional NSI Information can be found here

Rising Sophomores

CORTRAMID

Career Orientation and Training for Midshipmen (CORTRAMID) offers rising sophomores (3/C Midshipmen) a month-long opportunity to step away from university life and experience the operational communities of the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps. CORTRAMID is hosted in two locations: CORTRAMID West in San Diego, CA, and CORTRAMID East in Norfolk, VA.

During the program, Midshipmen spend one week each with the surface, submarine, aviation, and Marine Corps communities. This hands-on training introduces them to Navy and Marine Corps operations and helps shape their future summer cruise experiences and service selection preferences before commissioning. Most participants will travel aboard ships, submarines, and aircraft, and spend a week embedded with Marines, gaining valuable exposure to these key communities.

Rising Juniors

Navy 2/C Cruise

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. Nurse option Midshipmen attend specialized cruises with medical commands, either on land or at shore-based facilities. These upperclassmen cruises take place at various U.S. Navy ports and around the world, providing Midshipmen with invaluable real-world exposure to their future careers.

Fleet Marine Force Training

Marine 2/C Cruise

2/C Marine Option Midshipmen spend about a month at either Camp Pendleton, CA, or Camp Lejeune, NC, where they engage with key elements of the Marine Air Ground Task Force (MAGTF). Their training includes live-fire ranges, Infantry Immersion Training (IIT), land navigation, and exposure to the various Military Occupational Specialties (MOS) that form the MAGTF. This experience emphasizes small unit leadership and serves as crucial preparation for Officer Candidate School (OCS) the following summer.

Rising Seniors

Navy 1/C Cruise

1/C summer training marks the final preparation before commissioning. Navy-option Midshipmen have the opportunity to serve aboard surface ships and submarines, or participate in specialized cruises with the aviation, Sea, Air, and Land (SEAL), Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD), or Information Warfare communities. Select Midshipmen may also have the chance to train with a foreign navy. During their cruise, Midshipmen are paired with a junior officer sponsor at their host unit, where they participate in training, stand watch, and gain firsthand experience in the daily operations of their chosen warfare community.

Marine Corps Officer Candidate School

Marine 1/C Cruise

The first proving ground for future Marine Officers is Officer Candidate School (OCS) in Quantico, VA. The mission of OCS is to rigorously train, screen, and evaluate candidates, ensuring they possess the leadership potential and dedication required to earn a commission. OCS is an intense and demanding experience, serving as the crucible that Marine Option Midshipmen must conquer to join the ranks of the Marine Corps as commissioned officers. Success at OCS is a critical milestone on their path to becoming Marine leaders.

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