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A place for past, present and future mom's of NROTC students to exchange information and support. Family, friends, and others can gather general information about Navy ROTC and officer programs. Everyone is welcome !!
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Latest Activity: May 21, 2022
Discussion Forum
How to pick NROTC units for scholarship app?
Started by rudyinok. Last reply by Suzie Nov 20, 2018. 31 Replies 1 Like
Hello :) I am very new to this forum, but my son has been wanting to be a Navy officer for several years now. He is now a junior at a special math and science high school. He will graduate from this high school in May 2014. so, this coming…Continue
PRK for Aviation
Started by willysmom. Last reply by 2017Commission Aug 18, 2017. 8 Replies 0 Likes
Hi my son is a sophomore at USC and is planning on applying for flight school (I'm sure that is not the correct term for it) but he will need prk or lasik. He has been told that either is fine and that we just find a doctor to do it and get it…Continue
Looking to join navy, need help
Started by Hopefulnavyrecruit. Last reply by 2017Commission Aug 18, 2017. 1 Reply 0 Likes
Hello everybody. Thanks for reading this, I'll try to keep it short.I am 17 years old, and I did not receive a normal, steady, education because of moving around so much all the time as a kid. I finally learned fractions last year, and am now on…Continue
Son not selected for NROTC scholarship
Started by luckymomx4. Last reply by Suzie Aug 2, 2017. 13 Replies 0 Likes
Our youngest son, Mark wasn't selected to receive the Navy ROTC Scholarship. He applied to 5 colleges and so far has received letters of acceptance to 3 so far. No clue as to why. We really thought he was going to get it. He applied in August 2015…Continue
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Comment by J/J Mom on January 30, 2015 at 7:46pm
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Jake's mom -- hang in there & tell you son to hang in there. Our son had to get new physicals (don't remember why) at Great Lakes. It took lots of work from one particular Unit staff member, but due to his diligence our son got commissioned on time. We didn't know until about a week before if the Commissioning with his class would be "real" or not.
If the Unit is working on it, hopefully it will happen -- and on time.
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Comment by Jake's Mom on January 30, 2015 at 7:38pm
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Need some advice.
My son got NFO and is all set to commission in May. He even has the certificate from the Navy. They just came to him this week and said that he is disqualified. He had his eye exam and they over dilated his eyes and he could see NOTHING so he failed the color blind part. then he went on summer tour and had the doctor on base do the exam again and he passed. But they just found out last week that the paperwork did not come through. Now his officers at college are scrambling to get another test, but he has to go to Norfolk. Anyone ever heard of this happening? He is so disappointed. And fingers crossed that it all works out in the end.
Jill
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sarahskmfg -- congrats on your son getting a scholarship. That is awesome!! I agree with usmcmom, the NROTC unit will probably be in contact with your son. One thing i would suggest, if anyone contacts the Unit to find out more information, please have HIM be the one to contact them, not you. He will gain more respect from the Unit that way than if "his mom" contacts them.
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Comment by sarahskmfg on January 28, 2015 at 1:10pm
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Thank you so much usmcmom! He will be attending the University of Oklahoma. I'll check out the link you sent.
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My son has just accepted the NROTC scholarship Marine option for the Fall Semester of 2015. I am new to this and was wondering what I should expect as far as obligations between now and when school starts in August. Should I be contacting someone on campus?
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When my son started the journey we actually got great advice from the commander in charge of regional recruiting. He told us there is a scoring grid for all candidates. Here are the categories: grades, planned major, letter in a high school sport, office in a high school club, and community service. Oh, if I would have known then, what I know now.
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Hi Arwen !! My main advise is get the scholarship application in early & make it accurate. Plus, she'll need good grades, good test scores &, depending on the interviewer, it may help tons if she has been involved in community & school activities especially in leadership positions. Having been in NJROTC should help.
Had 2 go through NROTC. 1st one "earned" her scholarship partway through freshman yr of college -- tho there's not as much $$ for that anymore. 2nd one got his offered to him on the spot during his interview Sr yr of high school. He didn't get it for one of the schools he applied/got accepted to, though, so we had to request for it to be changed to a school he had been accepted to. Though we were told that may be a problem, it wasn't, it was just a bit time consuming to get it changed (several phone calls, some emails, wait, more phone calls & paperwork, wait, etc.)
Are there specific questions you have?
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Navy uniforms and policies can be found at this site: http://www.public.navy.mil/bupers-npc/support/uniforms/uniformregul...
Read the comments below each uniform to find out what is actually required. Swords are required for official ceremonies like Change of Commands (CoC's) and are for Department Heads and above; normally LCDRs and up. (Weddings aren't official Navy functions but are a nice touch.) Usually, several Department Heads borrow someone's sword at CoC's. Dinner Dress Blue/White jackets are not required for LT's and below. Only aviators need to get brown shoes. Flight suits, flight jackets, and flight boots are issued, not bought. The DoD has shelf lives for these and auction them off so you will see them in surplus stores and other places. Just keep the receipts if you buy these to prove they are not Gov't property anymore.
All potential Line officers should constantly use good sunglasses to preserve their eyesight and be wary of eye strain (computer screens, florescent lights, etc.). Remember, don't damage "Gov't Property" (sunburns, injuries, overweight, etc.).
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Great advice from all-- thanks for the help!
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Comment by NavyMarineMum on November 5, 2014 at 11:47am
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My son spent about $2500 on everything. We didn't help him find sales, or anything that went along with his uniform. He was on it right away, he was pretty excited!!
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