New Student Orientation
During Orientation, our primary goal is to develop a cohesive team and indoctrinate future Navy and Marine Corps Officers. This will include, however not be limited to, the rigors of academic study and military life. With this initial foundation, we will seek to aid each new student in the smoothest transition possible to academic success at the collegiate level. Orientation is NOT a boot camp. Physical fitness is continually reinforced since it is an important quality for Navy and Marine Corps Officers to possess. It is imperative that students arrive in the best possible physical condition. In addition to physical training, we will also be conducting training in firearms familiarization, damage control firefighting, and close order drill. The week concludes with a sporting competition where the new Midshipmen will participate against the staff and other NROTC students. This will allow them to see and benefit from the team bond which has been formed during orientation, and which will continually be developed during there time here at ISU NROTC.
