What standards must I hold as a member of the NROTC unit, Raider Company, and as a scholarship Midshipman?
• Physical: • As future military leaders, midshipmen are expected to keep themselves in good physical shape and maintain their weight/body fat percentage within acceptable standards. Navy option midshipmen are required to take a Physical Fitness Assessment (PFA) every semester. The PFA consists of a weigh-in, push-ups, sit-ups, and a 1.5 mile run. Marine Option midshipmen take a Physical Fitness Test (PFT) on a similar schedule, where pull-ups are required rather than push-ups and the run is lengthened to 3 miles. Failure to pass the PFA/PFT for two consecutive semesters can lead to disenrollment. Midshipmen are also required to demonstrate basic swimming proficiency by their sophomore year. Specific physical standards can be found on the NROTC website • Academics: • Scholarship and College Program Midshipman must maintain a 2.5 Grade Point Average on a 4.0 scale, have no failing grades in any subject required for their major or commissioning, progress on a prescribed timeline for grad
