Naval ROTC at Miami University
About NROTC
The Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps (NROTC) Program was established in 1926 to create a broad base of citizens knowledgeable in both the art and science of naval warfare. The program provided an opportunity for young Americans to undertake careers in the naval profession.
In the beginning, there were only 6 NROTC units and the first commissions awarded in 1930 totaled only 126 new officers. Today there are more than 50 units covering more than 70 different colleges and universities which collectively commission between 1200 and 1500 new officers each year for the Navy and the Marine Corps. Despite the growth of the program, its mission remains the same:
To develop future officers mentally, morally and physically and to imbue them with the highest ideals of duty and loyalty, and with the core values of honor, courage and commitment in order to commission college graduates as naval officers who possess a basic professional background, are motivated toward careers in the naval service, and have a potential for future development in mind and character so as to assume the highest responsibilities of command, citizenship and government.
NROTC at Miami University
Miami University's NROTC unit accomplishes this mission by teaching each midshipman:
- An understanding of the fundamental concepts and principles of Naval Science
- A basic understanding of associated professional knowledge.
- An appreciation of the requirements for national security.
- A strong sense of personal integrity, honor, and individual responsibility.
- A educational background which will allow students to perform successfully in their careers, pursue continuing education in a field of application, and further their interest in the naval service.
- A high state of physical readiness.
Miami University has a national reputation for academic excellence. Success at the college level requires a much higher level of study, self-discipline and hard work than most students learned in high school. Though each Midshipman is personally responsible for his/her own academic success, the NROTC unit will assist by providing mentoring, guidance, tutoring, and other assistance to enable each to achieve maximum academic performance.
In short, we will prepare each young American to be able to assume the mantle of leadership of a Navy Ensign or Marine Corps Second Lieutenant. When they are administered the oath of office upon commissioning, they will be ready.
Core Values
For over 230 years, the Navy and Marine Corps Team has had success in both peace and war by reliance on certain values held by its members. These shared values are the most important factors that contribute to the success of the naval service. Our Core Values are honor, courage, and commitment. These values are enduring and are integral to the profession of arms. Our Core Values are neither situational nor merely workplace attributes; rather they epitomize the thoughts and deeds of a Naval Officer every minute of every day.
- Honor
- is a keen sense of ethical conduct, honesty, integrity, and responsibility
- Courage
- is an attribute of naval officers who must exhibit this core value not only when it is physically hazardous, but also when morally challenged. Each must make the right decision in the best interest of the nation and the Naval Service without regard for personal consequence. Our freshmen (or Fourth Class) Midshipmen report aboard with character that has been formed through the diligent efforts of parents, family, teachers, coaches, religious and other youth mentors. It is our task to help each Midshipman continue to strengthen and develop that character so that they become the best Navy and Marine Corps leaders; to ensure that they can fulfill the sacred trust of successfully leading other young men and women into combat.
- Commitment
- to follow one's oath to the Constitution, to care for the safety, professional, personal, and spiritual well-being of each Marine and Sailor is the responsibility of every naval officer. Each must demonstrate respect toward all people without regard to race, religion or gender; treat each individual with human dignity; and exhibit the highest degree of moral character, technical excellence, quality, and competence.
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Miami University
College of Arts & Science
- Commanding Officer
NROTC Miami University
67 Millett Hall
Oxford, Ohio 45056
Ph: (513) 529-3700
nrotc@muohio.edu
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