Hi,
I received the Marine Option NROTC scholarship to attend Arizona State University. ASU offers academic scholarships of different amounts as part of the application for admission. I received the top award called the President's Award and it is $13,000 per year. I want to apply this to...
Hi Jeff. I received a Marine Option NROTC scholarship so maybe I can offer a little bit of assistance. As far as a fitness test, Marine Options were required to submit a standard Marine PFT with the scholarship application. I am almost positive that Navy options were required to submit a Navy...
My math teacher has a huge Navy/Marine Corps calendar on the wall to keep track of everyones' birthdays..I know not to glance over at that wall or I won't get any math done!
Hmm, I'm not sure which district I am in..how would I find this out? Also, I am still waiting for my packet from NROTC. The Captain just gave me a heads up last week that I should be receiving it soon.
Where I live we have mailboxes all in one box with keys for each house on the street. Then there is a big box for packages and if you get a package then the mailman puts the key in your normal box. So my friends have gotten theirs in the package space because yes it is too big for the normal...
I too was rejected for the NROTC early board but for Marine Option. I got a call last week that I was selected for the scholarship on the second board. Biggest surprise of my life because I was starting to think I'd be more likely to be appointed to USNA. Hang in there everyone!
Not it at all. Just a curious observation. I've been dedicated to becoming a Marine Corps Officer since I was six years old, so no, I'm not after ribbons. I'm just interested in small details that's all.
Luke Congratulations! May I ask what high school you go to? I moved away from Cincinnati two years ago after my Sophomore year. I went to Oak Hills High School. Go Highlanders! lol
Are MO in NROTC being issued MARPATs?
Also, what is the standard uniform/equiptment issue for MOs at most units?
And why do Naval Academy Midshipmen seem to earn more ribbons than NROTC Mids? NROTC uniforms don't look as sharp for some reason. Maybe I am crazy.