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Got inspired to ask when answering a different question. Mine below are copied from my previous answer. I have two regarding this CO: https://www.navytimes.com/news/your-navy/2016/11/23/the-commander-of-this-navy-warship-walked-off-the-job/ - Navy ball (CRUDES heavy, we were Gator Navy so...

Made an account here back in 2010 when I was first working my way through the Academy/ROTC process. Been away from the forums for a few years and have recently found my way back - figured that I could do with a new introduction. Ended up doing Navy ROTC, earned a commission, donned my butter...

About to head out to schools and then to my ship! Looking for y'alls advice on what worked (or what didn't work) as a JO. Anything you wish you could've done? Anything you're angry you did? I guess I'm looking for ways to help my sailors as much as possible and if anyone has any advice, I'd...

Anyone have any advice about about being the Comm Officer on a destroyer? Thanks!

Hello. I'm currently in ROTC (on scholarship) and I just had to submit a medical waiver for depression. I've been taking antidepressants for almost a year now. Does anyone have any experience with these waivers? Any chance of actually getting a waiver? Or am I out of luck? Note: It's a BUMED...

Just a friendly reminder for NROTC applicants to apply to every school on your list!!! We just got two potential middies assigned to our unit and neither one of them applied to the school (second choice school for both of them). They now might lose their scholarship. All because they didn't...

Hello, I'm soon to be a newly commissioned Ensign and I've been selected to be a SWO. I've been looking online for a good list of things to bring (both to my home port and aboard the ship) but I haven't had much luck. So, past SWOs, can you please give me advice on what to bring? Especially...

I used a cheap one from Target last year but it was impossible to iron my whites... it either wasn't hot enough to get wrinkles out or was too hot and burnt my whites (which caused me to frantically pour cold water over my uniform, that may also have been a bad idea...). So does anyone have recs...

I wanted to share my story, not to brag, but to show that you should never give up hope. I had completely given up hope and learned very quickly that there is always a chance for you to succeed. I had pretty bad grades in high school (3.4 GPA) and I applied for a navy ROTC scholarship. While...

I was wondering if anyone had any information on the process of commissioning with a JAG slot and attending law school after undergraduate graduation. Anything is appreciated! Thank you!

Tomorrow is my first day of PT in Navy ROTC and I've never been more nervous for anything my entire life! I am so scared about the running aspect mostly, because no matter how much I run, I can't get better and build up endurance... :frown: Yay for 9 minute miles! Is anyone else feeling these...

I'm heading out for NROTC in a few weeks, and I have a few last minute questions: 1. What is "Proper Civilian Attire" (female)? 2. Do I need to get my hair cut within Navy regulations before I get to campus? I believe hair must be above the collar for females but I am not sure if that is...

I was pretty sure that there was no fitness test for Navy Option ROTC, but now I've been seeing posts regarding submitting the PFT for Marine Option... Can someone confirm that only MO need to submit a PFT and that Navy doesn't? Or have I skipped an entire part of the application?

What are your average mile times? I want to know what to shoot for for this fall in NROTC...

Does anyone have a good packing list for NROTC (or any ROTC branch)?

I'm reapplying for the NROTC Scholarship and am wondering if I have to go through the entire dodmerb process again (I applied last year and was qualified at around November). Does anyone have information about this? Thanks

I am reapplying for an NROTC scholarship after not receiving one this year (4-yr scholarship). So basically, I am applying for a 3-yr scholarship and I was told to fill out the same application as last year. However, I did not see a place to indicate that I am applying for a 3-yr scholarship...

I plan on enrolling in NROTC as a freshman next year. How should I (as a female) physically prepare myself for next year? (ie how much should I be able to run, how many sit ups should I be able to do, etc). Thanks.

I was wondering in anyone had any information on the campus feel, military lifestyle offered, marine transportation major, and feel of the NRTOC program (which would involve commuting to Cal Berkeley) at Cal Maritime. I am seriously considering attending CMA if I do not get into USNA or...

Although I've applied for an NROTC scholarship and am considered a strong candidate, I know there is no guarantee that I will actually receive a scholarship. However, I still, no doubt, want to partake in NROTC at whatever college I choose to attend to. I've already received a $9,000...