NavRattler
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Hello all,
The title here is fairly self-explanatory. I am a NROTC midshipman in his second year, on a 4-year scholarship contract.
As someone who is not the greatest at math and science (read: calculus and calculus-based physics), I am quite worried about how NROTC will play out. My question is, why does the Navy place such emphasis on calculus and calculus-based physics in the NROTC pipeline? I aim to better understand their reasoning behind this requirement.
The obvious answer is that the Navy wants more nukes (prospective nuke officers are required to earn a C or better in a year of calculus and calculus-based physics), but the overwhelming majority of NROTC commissionees do not even desire to apply for the nuke program, let alone get accepted to it.
If the Navy seeks to determine an individual's officer-aptitude by putting them through arduous classes, how does that measure account for the very academically-skilled individuals who have little-to-no trouble with those subjects?
Any input would be greatly appreciated!
NOTE: Successful completion of calculus and calculus-based physics is required for 4 year scholarship midshipmen, and highly recommended for potential side-load scholarship or advanced standing midshipmen.
The title here is fairly self-explanatory. I am a NROTC midshipman in his second year, on a 4-year scholarship contract.
As someone who is not the greatest at math and science (read: calculus and calculus-based physics), I am quite worried about how NROTC will play out. My question is, why does the Navy place such emphasis on calculus and calculus-based physics in the NROTC pipeline? I aim to better understand their reasoning behind this requirement.
The obvious answer is that the Navy wants more nukes (prospective nuke officers are required to earn a C or better in a year of calculus and calculus-based physics), but the overwhelming majority of NROTC commissionees do not even desire to apply for the nuke program, let alone get accepted to it.
If the Navy seeks to determine an individual's officer-aptitude by putting them through arduous classes, how does that measure account for the very academically-skilled individuals who have little-to-no trouble with those subjects?
Any input would be greatly appreciated!
NOTE: Successful completion of calculus and calculus-based physics is required for 4 year scholarship midshipmen, and highly recommended for potential side-load scholarship or advanced standing midshipmen.