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Current governing instruction is the Regulations for Officer Development, NSTC M-1533.2A, 17 July 2015. It can be found in the manuals part (instead of the instructions section, go figure) of NSTC's website.

Don't forget SWO Nuke is a separate URL community as well! I would avoid the other SWO (something) options though.

Each step is explained, then demonstrated, then you practice, then you do it. But basically the first time we do the swim qual it is a practice. If you can not complete the swim, there will be other opportunities to complete it in your first year.

First of all, have you discussed this with your NROTC advisor? Or are you listening to scuttlebutt. If the first, congratulations. If the second, shame on you. The Navy does not like drafting Nukes, so it comes down to how many of your (national) classmates want to go nuke, meet the...

It is a competitive process just like the scholarship. Many of the individuals who I have seen go AS is because they did not take Calc and Physics (such as myself all those long years ago) and have decided that Advanced standing is the path they wanted to take. I cant really say that 'most' do...

It completely depends on how comfortable you are in the water. The instructor will explain what you need to do, demonstrate it, then allow you to practice. If you are a strong/experienced/comfortable swimmer, you should not have issues. If you don't pass first time, not really a problem...

Nathan, There is no "competitive" absolute. you surpass the minimums, so are therefore competitive. The better your GPA, SAT/ACT scores the more competitive. Boards also look at the whole person. Involvement in organized activities, such as CAP and qualifications, such as your pilots...

Bottom line, what is your priority, going to a particular school or getting into a commissioning program? Nail that one down, and your choices fall out. If you are set on a particular school, you are limiting your choices of career here. If you know you want to be a Marine Officer, get into...

While I can not speak to how much a board weighs certain quals I can tell you that the boards do weigh the whole person. That being said, if you are making a choice between pursuing additional quals at the expense of good evals and a good GPA that's a no brainer, performance counts far more...

ATC Division officers are Air Traffic Controllers (AC) LDOs. Operations Specialists (OS) do intercepts, but are not FAA certified controllers. There are no associated Line officer career paths that put you in charge of ATC functions. Aviators (1310/1320) will serve as Air Operations Officers...

Just checked, you need a AQR/PFAR 4/6. The Marines want to identify aviation prospects as soon as possible, so apply as soon as possible, so you don't have to wait until you are a Jr.

Requesting NFO wings please.

Yes, you are competitive. As Renegade One says, apply. You wont get it if you don't apply, pretty simple. If you don't get a scholarship, join the NROTC unit as a college programmer. They will submit you for side load scholarships at the 3 and 2 year mark. There is also Advanced standing...

Yes, NROTC Marine Options are being given aviation guarantees (we have several). It is as phrogdriver says, as long as you have ASTB qualifying scores, which is a 6/6 if memory serves (don't take that exact score on faith), so a bit higher than minimums for flight school.

E is an option, however "Members of reserve components must be conditionally released from their present enlistment contract and enlisted under the provisions of the NROTC Program to facilitate Scholarship or College Program Advanced Standing enrollment." (NSTC1533.2A) So be careful about...

Don't just send an e mail or a voice mail with the NROTC unit. They are busy, and receive a lot of random 'I have questions" calls. Keep calling, or better yet, call the admin and make an appointment. Show that you want it. As for the rest, oh boy. Easier to have that discussion in person...

Most of your questions are covered on the NROTC website http://www.nrotc.navy.mil/ Check which schools have crosstown agreements with Community Colleges. Good Luck!

Zakk, a couple of things, talk to an enlisted recruiter if you want to enlist, an officer recruiter if you want to go to OCS, and your NROTC unit if you want to go that path. Not efficient, but how it works. You are doing the correct thing and asking questions. Talk to as many people as you...

Directly from the instruction: Persons who, although not yet eligible for naturalization, can produce written evidence that they have filed a Declaration of Intention (ICE Form N-300 or any successor form thereto) to become a citizen of the U.S. However, such persons must become naturalized...

Cody, why use your GI benefits if the Navy can pay for your education? There is a decided benefit (as well as a cost, depends on your viewpoint) to going on scholarship besides the money - It puts you on contract which, assuming you meet the program requirements, guarantees you a commission...

NickWT, bottom line, do you want to be a Naval Officer, or just an Naval Intel officer? Nothing is "easy", and to ask so is missing the point. Last time I looked at the IDC Pers brief the entire community has set a goal (I will not quote a percentage since I can not remember it exactly) that...

I don't know a single NROTC instructor, LT or otherwise, that will tell you something that is not the case just to make you feel better. The opportunities for side load scholarships has been pretty good for Tier III majors as the Tier I and II goals have been met. Do your best this semester...

Since you state that you want to study history (a Tier III) it is a more difficult road. As Gatordev said, there is no magic formula. The boards look for the all around individual. The real question is what does your life look like as long as you meet the minimums. If you have a 3.0 and a 22...