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TS Golden Bear – The History Of A Training Ship

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Cruise Line History brings us the untold story of California Maritime Academy’s training ship the TS Golden Bear . They write:

California Maritime Academy’s third training ship started as a cargo-passenger vessel. The Delta Line’s DELORLEANS served briefly on the “banana” run to South America just before World War 2 and an American flag was painted on her hull proclaiming her as a neutral ship. As World War II got underway Americans were not taking holidays in Europe but  Delta Line’s South America run out of New Orleans was neutral territory. There were to have been six sister ships to serve the Delta Line’s “Coffee Run.” offering American flag service, between New Orleans and South America. The ships were to be symbols of President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s Good Neighbor Policy with South America and would be the first passenger-cargo ships of the 1938 Merchant Marine act – the DELBRASIL, DELORLEANS, DELARGENTINO, DELURUGUAY, DELORLEANS and DELARGENTINO but only three of the six ships had pre-war careers on this run.

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Maritime Academies

Studying merchant marine operations at the university level is a core component of MARAD's education strategy; particularly its essential responsibility to meet national security needs and maintain maritime defense readiness. The six maritime academies and USMMA meet that need by educating young men and women for service as officers in the United States Merchant Marine, U.S. Armed Forces, and Nation’s intermodal transportation system.  A measurable outcome of MARAD’s Maritime Education and Training (MET) promotional efforts is the educational success of students enrolled in the USCG unlimited credentialing program offered through our Federal and State Maritime Academies.  

The United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA)

To ensure a consistent supply of capable and well-trained merchant mariners, MARAD funds and operates the United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) at Kings Point, New York. This is MARAD's flagship merchant marine academy, built from the ground up to train and educate merchant marine officers. Its congressional endorsement requirement and highly demanding curriculum are similar to the other  service academies designed to develop leaders for its relative role in national defense. The USMMA curriculum is especially challenging as it condenses a four-year degree into only three years of study -- symbolizing that the maritime industry needs newly trained mariners as soon as possible.

The State Maritime Academies

In addition to funding and administering the USMMA, MARAD also provides limited Federal assistance and training vessels to six State Maritime Academies (SMA) through a Memorandum of Agreement. These four-year undergraduate programs operate as colleges within state universities and do not require a congressional endorsement, but still include all the instruction, theory, and at-sea training required to become a commissioned officer and Merchant Marine (a U.S. Coast Guard license).  For additional information, reach out to an SMA today or contact MARAD's Office of Maritime Labor & Training.

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Transitioning America’s maritime academies to accommodate new training vessels

State-Class Training Ship Empire State, a National Security Multi-Mission Vessel. Credit: Courtesy of RMF Engineering

By RMF Engineering ‘s Andrew Hay, P.E., Division Manager, Infrastructure Engineering; Michael Wilkins, P.E., Project Manager; and Kevin Kikola, P.E., Project Manager

The United States’ five State Maritime Academies—California, Maine, Massachusetts, State University of New York (SUNY), and Texas A&M University at Galveston—are responsible for educating the next generation of officers in the merchant marine.

Graduates are integral to national security and maritime defense readiness. To best prepare students for that important responsibility, the U.S. Maritime Administration (MARAD) has been gradually working to decommission and replace the academies’ current fleet of training ships, which were originally designed for the use of steam power and have begun to age beyond their viability.

The new vessel program—known as National Security Multi-Mission Vessels ( NSMVs )—will completely modernize the academies’ training abilities, better reflecting current trends and operations in the shipping industry. The academies selected by MARAD for training vessel replacement must undergo significant pier and infrastructure overhauls to support the berthing conditions established for NSMV —a requirement of the MOA with MARAD and a condition of federal support.

RMF Engineering has been working in partnership on facilitating the transition for a number of these academies, bringing both a technical background in complex, higher education infrastructure projects, and experience in utility distribution to bridge the gap with the maritime needs for these schools.

Changes and Challenges

The incoming vessels are different in size, construction, appearance, as well as utility needs from the existing, aging training ships. A powerful national asset, the NSMV was designed to provide world-class training for the U.S.’s future mariners and to support humanitarian assistance and disaster relief missions in times of need—bringing on-board state-of-the-art hospital facilities, a helicopter landing pad, and the ability to berth up to 1,000 people in times of humanitarian need. Alongside its disaster relief capacities, the NSMV has a roll-on/roll-off ramp and container storage allowing it to provide aid to damaged ports. Consequently, when berthed at any given academy, the NSMV will have a shore power electrical demand between 2000kVA to 4000kVA, depending upon weather and operating conditions.

The existing utility systems on campus, the local utility costs for energy, and the port’s proximity to other landmarks, systems, and structures all play a role in RMF’s strategy to achieve the power demands required. The maritime environments also provide unique challenges to consider when designing resilient utility systems, such as floodplain elevations, groundwater levels, and the corrosive nature of salt water. These complexities are further compounded by the fact that higher education institutions bring their own set of considerations, continued academic instruction, campus life and events, campus aesthetics, community stakeholders, and maritime operations resulting in each academy requiring a completely individualized approach based on its context.

SUNY, Massachusetts, and Maine

At SUNY Maritime—the first academy to receive upgrades in preparation for the new NSMV, the Empire State—RMF Engineering designed the academy’s new shoreside infrastructure needed to accommodate the ship’s delivery later this year (2023). A comprehensive load analysis was conducted on the new vessel’s shore power demand for a variety of MARAD stipulated conditions. This analysis was reviewed with the local utility and the ship’s crew for specific operational input. The result indicated that the electrical demand (kWh) would increase to six times the demand of the existing vessel on a yearly basis, doubling the existing campus load.

To support this increase, a new 15kV service feeder was required from the utility company. Enhancing campus resiliency, a new 15kV service entrance switchgear was also installed on an elevated platform, which would protect it from storm surge, as well as potential utility feeder failures. New, redundant 6.6kV power feeders were distributed throughout the campus to serve the new ship.

Capitalizing on the existing campus steam generation and onboard steam-to-hot water heat exchanger, RMF also designed a replacement 50psi steam line from the existing plant to the pier. This approach allowed the campus to curtail the electrical demand of the vessel in winter months, as the hot water provided supplemental heating in spaces.

As more information became available from MARAD while the infrastructure upgrades took place, however, it was determined that the existing pier structure would not be capable of supporting the lateral loads of NSMV during heavy weather mooring. RMF partnered with McLaren Engineering Group to design an upgrade to the academy’s pier structure and utilities to accommodate the new vessel and future campus growth. The pier upgrades included new mooring dolphins, new concrete piles, and new pier deck including utility distribution trenches.

Massachusetts Maritime Academy will receive the second NSMV, the Patriot State, scheduled for delivery in 2024. RMF partnered with GEI Consultants to design the academy’s new shoreside infrastructure, leveraging many of the lessons learned at SUNY. In particular, the load analysis was reviewed very early with the local utility and the campus operations personnel for specific operational input. In contrast to SUNY, Massachusetts Maritime made the determination that the shore power connection would be designed to support the vessel during normal academic shore-side operations.

This decision limited the increased load to 2,000kVA, which still required an additional dedicated service feeder from the local utility and would require the vessel to run on onboard power during any emergency event. A new 25kV service entrance feeder was distributed throughout the campus and then transformed to 6.6kV to serve the new vessel.

Like SUNY, Massachusetts Maritime sought to utilize its existing steam generation to offset the electrical heating of the Patriot State when at shore in the winter months. RMF’s assessment, however, found that the steam system in place lacked the capacity to meet the peak demand of the ship’s heat exchanger. Evaluating the economics of the local electricity rates versus the steam operating costs, along with the cost of increasing shore-side steam generation capacity, RMF determined that increasing the shore-side steam generation capacity to the peak demand of the vessel would require additional plant footprint.

It also would not be as cost effective an investment, as peak conditions rarely occur. A plant replacement was designed to increase the system capacity as much as possible, while maximizing the existing building footprint. This allows the shore-side steam generating capacity to provide more than double the average demand from the ship’s heating system, despite being only roughly 50% of the peak demand.

The third NSMV will be delivered to Maine, whose academy shares a port with its historic coastal town—requiring careful coordination and planning to support the variety of vessels that berth there. An expanded concrete pier, built on steel pilings, will replace the existing timber-construction, with new utility connections designed specifically to support the NSMV running beneath, including new underground steam lines, sewer lines and water lines. Like SUNY and Massachusetts Maritime, a new utility service was required to support the load of the NSMV and new 6.6kV infrastructure was distributed to the pier.

Once again, RMF completed a load analysis that was reviewed very early with the local utility. Following an upgrade to the local utility’s 35kV distribution line, a new 12.5kV service entrance feeder is to be brought in and transformed and distributed at 6.6kV with a 3750kVA capacity throughout the campus to serve the new vessel.

RMF also worked with a design team led by GZA to provide upgraded infrastructure and waterfront improvements. The existing steam plant at Maine Maritime had no room for growth, and currently runs exclusively on No. 2 oil, increasing the operating cost of the plant when compared to natural gas. Instead of increasing the plant’s capacity, other buildings currently served by the plant are being fitted with local boilers to increase available steam capacity to the vessel.

Despite the consistency across each NSMV, all three campuses required highly tailored approaches to solve the unique challenges and design criteria. RMF’s comprehensive and nuanced strategies for SUNY, Massachusetts Maritime, and Maine Maritime not only equip them to receive the new ships, but will best support the continued academic programs and the communities surrounding each campus.

By 2025, the fourth ship is expected to be received by the Maritime Academy at Texas A&M University at Galveston, and the fifth vessel will go to the California State University Maritime Academy in Vallejo, Calif., which will both come with their own unique challenges. The California site in particular sits at the base of a large mountain in an active seismic zone with tightly controlled utility options, creating a dynamic mix of considerations and logistical challenges.  

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Frequently Asked Questions

Welcome to NROTCU UC Berkeley’s FAQ page. We greatly appreciate your proactive step in seeking out the information provided here, as it plays a significant role in enhancing the efficiency of our operations. Each year, our dedicated team, consisting of two lieutenant advisors and a human resources assistant, handles a considerable volume of email and phone inquiries. By utilizing this resource, you’re not only finding the answers you need but also helping us dedicate more time and attention to serving our current students. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

What is the purpose of the NROTC program?

Our purpose is to morally, mentally, and physically develop college students for leadership roles as commissioned officers in the Navy and Marine Corps.

Why do most students join the NROTC?

There are a variety of good reasons for joining, and each student has his/her own personal reasons. Some students want to take advantage of the scholarship benefits. Some students join because they want to become Naval or Marine Corps officers and want both the NROTC and college experience rather than attending the Naval Academy.

New Students

I have no experience with the military; how do I know if I will fit in?

You do not know, and neither did any of us who are in the military now. You have to join the program and experience it for yourself. That’s why the first year is without obligation. We are looking for intelligent and physically fit men and women of high moral character who can be trained to assume positions of leadership and great responsibility in the Navy and Marine Corps. If you fit that description, and if you prefer to be a leader rather than a follower, then you owe it to yourself to give it a try.

If I join the NROTC program, am I in the military, or am I still a civilian?

NROTC Midshipmen are given the same status as “inactive reservists.” You will get a “reserve” military ID card, but you will be a civilian during all but the summer training cruise periods of your curriculum. The summer training is performed in an active duty “reserve” status.

How much of my time at school will be tied up in NROTC activities?

As much as you want, but at least six hours a week. Your Naval Science courses meet three hours per week and replace other electives, so those courses should not be thought of as extra requirements. In addition, there is one three-hour leadership lab session called “drill” on Berkeley’s campus each week (1400-1700), and you may be asked to devote about one night per month in required activities. Cross town students (Davis/Stanford/CMA) are required to arrange for transportation to the unit. There are a number of NROTC extracurricular activities available to you if you are interested in them. We sponsor formal and informal dinners, parties, picnics, and other get-togethers. Many of these activities are purely voluntary.

How do I get a scholarship as a Highschool student? 

You apply on the NSTC website: NSTC website

Please also read their FAQ page:  FAQ page

Make sure to list one of our four schools as your first choice.

You would then work with your recruiter to schedule an interview: Schedule an Interview

Are NROTC scholarship selectees given any preferential treatment in the admission process? Can the unit help with getting into college? 

No. The same personal characteristics and academic credentials are considered in scholarship selection and admission. Selection for a scholarship is a good indication that you may be selected for admission, but it is neither guaranteed nor implied. The NROTC scholarship committee might place more emphasis on leadership potential as evidenced in extracurricular athletics or school government activities. The university might place more emphasis on academic achievement.

Ultimately it is up to you to get into one of our four schools (Stanford, California Maritime Academy, UC Davis, or UC Berkeley). Application instructions are on their websites. 

If you receive a scholarship, we are made aware by NSTC. We submit special talent letters to Stanford and UC Berkeley on behalf of all students who were awarded a scholarship and list those schools as their number 1 choice. 

If I am given an NROTC scholarship, does that guarantee that I will be admitted?

No. The scholarship selection process is TOTALLY INDEPENDENT of the admission process at each school. You must seek admission to UC Davis, UC Berkeley, Stanford, CMA, or some other NROTC host university. Remember that the NROTC scholarship cannot be awarded to you until you have been accepted for admission at an NROTC host school. It is a good idea for NROTC scholarship applicants to apply to more than one NROTC host school to ensure acceptance to at least one NROTC host school.

If I want to change my first-choice school, who do I tell?

You should wait until after you are notified of selection as a scholarship nominee. The instructions for this will be included in your scholarship award letter. NETC is very much dedicated to placing scholarship recipients in their schools of choice, afforded, of course, that the students are admitted to their schools of choice. See bullet point below on what form to fill out.

What if I earned a 4-year scholarship but did not get into one of the four schools? 

If you intend on using your scholarship at a different school: Google and fill out NSTC 1533-141 as soon as possible to alter your scholarship to a different institution. There may be a waiting list at another school, so it is imperative that you fill this form out and send it to NSTC as soon as possible.

If you don’t intend on accepting the scholarship: please google and fill out NSTC 1533-140 and send it to NSTC. 

Does my first choice have to align with the school I’m attending? 

Yes. For example, if you listed Stanford as your first choice but only got into UC Davis, you still need to google and fill out NSTC 1533-141 as soon as possible to alter your scholarship to UC Davis. 

Can you offer any hints regarding what the scholarship selection board looks for in making its selections?

Yes. The NROTC scholarship selection board holistically evaluates students using criteria including College Board scores, grades, class standing, athletics, participation in extracurricular activities, recommendations, interview results, and perceived potential. We are looking for the future leaders of the Navy and Marine Corps. We want well-rounded students who are intelligent enough to excel in academics, athletic enough to meet the physical challenges of military service, and who are personable and dynamic enough to assume roles as military leaders. It is not enough to be only bright, or only athletic, or only personable; it takes a combination of the three qualities to be a successful Naval Officer. Officer candidates must also be of high moral character. Students with criminal records or who have gone beyond experimentation with illegal drugs are not likely officer candidates. Take care in selecting those who will provide written recommendations for you. If a candidate is depicted as being an average run-of-the-mill student, it will detract from the board’s assessment of the individual. The application interview with your local recruiter is also vitally important. Look sharp and present yourself well. College Board scores can be a positive factor for the student, but only insofar as they are supported by actual academic achievement. A student with high SAT or ACT scores, but mediocre grades and class standing, is less desirable than a student with moderate scores and high grades and standing. One is coasting, and the other is a hard-working achiever.

Will my scholarship selection be held up if I have trouble passing the medical exam?

The scholarship selection process is completely independent of the medical examination. Scholarship selection is based on academic performance, extracurricular activities, and demonstrated leadership potential. You can be selected as a scholarship nominee even before you take the medical exam, but, of course, it cannot be awarded to you until you have passed the medical exam. The importance of completing and passing the medical exam cannot be over-emphasized. It is up to you to do all you can to complete the medical exam promptly. If follow-on exams or inputs from your local doctor are required, then you must ensure you meet these requirements.

If I am notified that some physical problem will disqualify me from scholarship eligibility, is there anything I can do?

That depends on the nature of the problem. Some problems, such as minor eye corrections, can be waived. Some problems, such as having had certain childhood diseases, or a family history of diabetes, can cloud your medical record to the point that additional medical evidence may be required to substantiate your qualification. Unless you are told that your condition is absolutely disqualifying, you should do all that you can to obtain medical certification. Letters from family doctors or your local specialists can help to show that your condition should not be disqualifying. When in doubt, ask for a medical waiver. These issues should be addressed with DoDMERB and the NSTC medical board. DO NOT send medical documentation to the local unit.

In addition to the medical exam, is there a physical fitness exam required for scholarship selection?

Marine Option students are required to pass a physical fitness exam to be eligible for scholarship selection. Navy Option students do not take this exam as a prerequisite to selection. Once in the NROTC program, all Midshipmen are required to pass a semi-annual physical fitness assessment, which, for Navy option students, consists of push-ups, forearm plank, and a 1.5 mile run. All Midshipmen are encouraged to seek excellence in their physical fitness, and to do more than the minimums in their fitness tests. Marine Option students take a slightly different test that consists of pull-ups, sit-ups, and a 3 mile run.

If I missed the deadline for the National four-year scholarship application, is there any way that I can still obtain an NROTC scholarship?

Maybe, but not through the process that I just described. Students can become eligible for the award of a scholarship by joining their NROTC Unit in the College Program (non-scholarship) status. After one academic term, the student may be recommended for scholarship status to the Chief of Naval Education and Training, who is empowered to award scholarships to promising College Program students. In general, if you can earn better than a 3.0 GPA in your first academic term, achieve a “B” or better in Calculus, and demonstrate a high aptitude for Naval Service, you will have a good chance for a NROTC scholarship. The availability of these “side-load” scholarships is also dependent on the officer production needs of the Navy and NROTC budget.

If you are already at our schools and meet the above-recommended traits. 

Reach out to one of the LTs on the website: Contact Unit

Fill out a college program application here: College Program Application

Our unit does not accept college program students straight out of high school.  If you are genuinely interested in the program, I recommend completing the following to show commitment and ability to complete the program successfully. With a successful semester of college under your belt, we will consider allowing those who applied to join us in the spring.

If you are interested:

1. Meet minimum physical standards. 

Navy Male: 47 pushups, 1:40 forearm plank, 12:00 1.5 mile run.  Navy Female: 21 pushups, 1:30 forearm plank, 14:15 1.5 mile run.  Note that you likely need a lot higher to avoid being on our morning Fitness Enhancement Program. 

Marine Male: 8 pull ups, 1:03 plank, <24:00 min 3-mile Marine Female: 3 pull ups or 19 push ups (Only 1 pull up if 20 years of age or less), 1:03 plank, <27:00 min 3-mile. Note that you likely need a lot higher than these minimum standards to ship to OCS. 

2. If at Berkeley: take Introduction to Naval Science

If you are at California Maritime Academy: understand that we require our actual MIDN to drive to Berkeley on Thursdays to attend in-person classes, and likely, you won’t be able to do this for Fall of 2023. You will double up on naval science classes the following year. To mitigate difficulty with your schedule, you can take both calculus AND physics in your fall semester to knock them both out.

3. Take a calculus or physics course from the attached list (if you have some high school AP credit, you still need at least one semester at your university). We require a year of both calculus and physics with only one semester allowed. Showing you can get grades in these courses is essential to the program. 

Is the freshmen orientation (officially: New Student Indoctrination) like a boot camp?

Up-to-date information on New Student Indoctrination can be found here. We stress the need for discipline and teamwork, and some people have to adjust their attitude a bit. Orientation is certainly less stressful compared to a real boot- camp, the thirteen weeks of officer candidate school, or to what the service academy freshmen go through for their entire first year. With that said, orientation is not easy. It is physically and mentally demanding. After the initial trauma of the discovery of discipline, most students find orientation to be very rewarding. It is also an excellent opportunity to get to know your freshmen classmates before school starts.

I am trying to decide which university to attend. Are there any differences among the various NROTC Units?

The naval science curriculum at each school is identical. If there are any apparent differences among NROTC units, they are due to the customs and traditions of the Units, and the personalities of the Unit Staffs, and even the Midshipmen in those Units. The exceptions to this rule are military schools (e.g. SUNY Maritime, Maine Maritime, Texas Maritime, The Citadel, VMI, etc.) and schools with a “corps of cadets” (e.g. Texas A&M and Virginia Tech). My advice would be to choose your university on the basis of its overall reputation in the major of your choice. Look at the reputation of the graduates of the school. You should narrow your choices down to a few, and then visit those campuses (and their NROTC Units) to help you make the final decision.

Training and Campus Life

How does Marine training differ from Navy training?

In most respects, it is the same. Marine Options must complete the same mandatory training as the Navy Options, but they will participate in Marine Specific training during some drill periods, they will have Marine-specific Naval Science courses in their junior and senior year, and they will conduct Marine-specific summer cruises (see above). Marine option students are not required to take calculus and physics courses. Our Marine Officer Instructor guides them in their development, and upon graduation, they are commissioned as Second Lieutenants in the U.S. Marine Corps.

In order for a Marine Option to commission in the Marine Corps, they must graduate from Officer Candidate School (OCS) in the summer after their junior year. OCS is a 6 week basic training in Quantico, Virginia, evaluating a candidate’s potential to serve as an officer in the Marine Corps. Unlike Navy options, Marine Options will not find out their MOS until they complete The Basic School after commissioning. 

You mentioned that you have women in the NROTC program; how does their training differ from that of men?

It is nearly identical. The physical fitness standards are a little different for women, but other than that, women train the same as the men. All midshipmen are expected to treat each other with equal respect, no matter the sex. 

Do NROTC graduates have the same opportunities as Naval Academy graduates when it comes time for duty assignments after graduation?

Yes. NROTC and Naval Academy graduates have identical opportunities to go into the fields of their choice. When it comes time to state duty preferences and to be selected for duty assignments, students with higher academic and aptitude rankings, regardless of where they go to school, will be most likely to receive their first choice of assignments.

Do NROTC Midshipmen wear uniforms to classes every day like they do at the Naval Academy?

No. Midshipmen are only required to wear the uniform on Thursdays during their university classes, NROTC drill period, and Naval Science class.

Can you describe how a Midshipman fits into the university?

An NROTC Midshipman is a civilian, pursuing his or her own academic degree in a normal university environment, in the same manner as a non-Midshipman would. The only difference is that Midshipmen take a series of Naval Science courses and wear uniforms to class once a week. Midshipmen are free to join fraternities or sororities and enjoy all aspects of campus life. Our offices and classrooms are just like all other offices and classrooms on campus. You will blend in with and participate in the campus activities of your choice. When you graduate, you will serve with pride as a Navy or Marine Corps officer.

Are NROTC Midshipmen housed together on campus?

No. Freshman housing assignments are independent of NROTC. Please plan for housing costs as part of your budgeting – California rents are extremely expensive. 

How does it work being a midshipman at UC Berkeley, but being enrolled in one of the crosstown schools (Stanford, Davis, CMA)?

Crosstown midshipmen carpool together to UC Berkeley every Thursday for training and naval science classes. Note, if the student’s schedule doesn’t permit them to catch a ride with another student, they will be responsible for getting to UC Berkeley on their own.  Crosstown midshipmen are also given all the same opportunities as Berkeley midshipmen, such as the ability to participate in endurance club, color guard, or any other ROTC-related activities. 

Day/Week in the Life of a UC Davis midshipman (2023): 

I’m a 4th year marine and coastal science major with an education minor at UC Davis. Along with being in ROTC, I also have a job as a barre instructor and participate in a few campus clubs at Davis. 

This semester, I am the MIDN Executive Officer (MXO) and have held various other leadership billets in past semesters. Being MXO, I have about 2-3 meetings a week outside of the dedicated ROTC drill time and complete various taskings that can take a few hours of my time each week. I’ve also participated in color guard and aviation club, which sometimes means commuting to Berkeley on the weekends for events or meetings. 

Thursday, ROTC Drill Day: -0600-0800: Work  -0930: Pre-Drill Meeting w/ MIDN Staff and Active Duty staff.  -1000-1150: Morning Lecture -1150: Meet with other Davis MIDN to commute to Berkeley -1330: Arrive at the unit and hang out in wardroom until drill starts  -1400-1630: Drill -1630-1700: Eat dinner in the wardroom w/other MIDN and study for NS quiz -1700-1830: Naval Science class -1830: Wait for other Davis MIDN to get out of NS classes and drive back -2000: Relax for the rest of the evening w/ my roommates and do homework

Wednesday, Non-ROTC Drill Day: -0600-0730: Morning PT w/other Davis MIDN -1000-1050: Elective Lecture  -1100-1300: Meet up w/ friends to study on campus -1330-1500: Upper-division writing Lecture  -1510-1600: Ecology Discussion  – Go home & make dinner -Sometimes I have work in the evening and other times I will have a club meeting. Just depends on the week. If I don’t have either of these things, I will make plans out in town with my friends. 

Day/Week in the Life of a Stanford midshipman (2023): 

The commute from Stanford to Berkeley is 55-65 minutes. Stanford MIDN do this at least once a week on Thursdays for Naval Science and drill periods but may be required to commute an additional 1-2 times a month for other ROTC events/commitments. Stanford MIDN will carpool to unit events. On Thursdays, they typically leave at 1130 and return to campus by 2100. At least one Stanford MIDN must have a car to commute, and because there are so few Stanford MIDN, expect to need a car at some point in your Stanford career to commute. Stanford MIDN must cover their own gas and toll expenses, but the scholarship stipend is plenty to cover these fees. 

Due to Thursday ROTC commitments, Stanford MIDN cannot participate in courses offered on Thursday afternoons. However, Stanford has a wide variety of courses for all requirements and areas of interest, and class times often switch each quarter, so with proper planning, MIDN can still take required courses/courses of interest at some point in their Stanford career. The morning is still available for classes/sections. MIDN must wear the Uniform of the Day all day, including to any Stanford commitments, before departing for drill.

Regarding student life as a MIDN: Being a crosstown MIDN offers a unique opportunity to experience life at Stanford and UC Berkeley. A student’s involvement in ROTC/military communities at both campuses is up to their discretion. On average, there are only 2-3 MIDN at Stanford, but there is a big community of veterans. Stanford OMAC offers a community for ROTC students and veterans at Stanford. Students can participate in OMAC events at their leisure. There is also plenty of time to be a normal student and participate in non-military affiliated clubs and organizations such as academic clubs, religious clubs, music groups, sports, and greek life. Stanford is great at bringing together people of diverse backgrounds all over the world, and being a ROTC student offers an opportunity to add to this diversity.

Day/Week in the Life of a Cal Maritime midshipman (2023): 

California Maritime Academy is not your average University, we are expected to dress and act professionally everyday with uniforms that represent our commitment to excellence. Every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday you will attend morning formation in uniform alongside the rest of the school. If you are an engineer or a marine transportation major, you can expect to have a combination of academic and practical training courses unlike any other on the West Coast. Engineers are expected to become familiar with real engineering systems like diesel engines, boilers, turbines, and other engineering systems as you will be performing maintenance as well as learning the theory behind why these systems work. Deck majors will be exposed to every aspect of ship operations which include, line handling, navigation, cargo operations, and all aspects of being a competent 3rd Officer aboard a vessel. Business and Global Studies majors will become experts in domestic and foreign policy. Their program will include visits to government agencies, international internships, leadership conferences, and more to expose students to a wide variety of experiences. 

All engineering and deck cadets will also be required to attend a freshman cruise after their first year of school. The Summer Cruise (Which is in addition to your Navy Summer Training) will be held aboard the Training Ship Golden Bear which will take students across the world on a work cruise where you will learn all the previously mentioned topics and apply them to real world training scenarios. This incredible opportunity will allow cadets to become familiar with practical marine engineering and navigation. 

In addition to all of the above, you will be attending drill at UC Berkeley and enhancing your education via the NROTC program. Every major will benefit from the wealth of information provided by the Active Duty staff and midshipman in the program. You will learn the essentials to proper leadership which will translate well into your education at Cal Maritime with the opportunities to become a student leader in the Corps of Cadets. Every Thursday, CMA midshipman will attend drill and naval science classes at UC Berkeley to complement their education at Cal Maritime. You will have a 30-40 minute commute with other midshipmen from CMA to Berkeley; where you will conduct practical military training through drill and learn military leadership, history, and systems. Though issues may arise with scheduling due to the small population of Cal Maritime; your LT Advisors will do everything they can to make sure that you can still receive training and leadership opportunities while moving your education forward. Through NROTC and Cal Maritime, you will become a well rounded individual who is competent in their field of study and in leadership. 

Day/Week in the Life of a UC Berkeley midshipmen (2023): 

My day starts at 0700 with a 3 mile run up Milvia St. which goes through some really nice neighborhoods and barely has cars on the road. When I get back, I shower, grab a protein shake, and swing by Bagel Street Cafe to grab a breakfast sandwich. I’ll study for a couple hours in the Midshipman wardroom inside of Hearst Gymnasium. This usually involves productive work and good conversations with the other Midshipmen at Berkeley. Then at 1100 I head to my history of the Soviet Union class. As a midshipman, I am required to take certain history and foreign policy courses. This is actually a great requirement because it forces me to expand my scope beyond engineering. After class, I’ll swing by Golden Bear Cafe to pick up a burger and a salad for lunch. From 1400-1700 I have an engineering lab where we design low pass filters, perform vibration analysis, and a bunch of other awesome experiments. From 1700-1830, I have a naval weapons systems class taught by our submarine officer, LT Pommersheim. We discuss conceptual technology as well as current events relating to the topic. From 1830-2000, I have a flight mechanics class taught by a NASA Ames engineer, Dr. Thomas Lambaerts. He is not a professor but instead just comes to Berkeley because he enjoys teaching the topics. We discuss things such as high-alpha technology in the Navy’s super hornets and the Mach 3 capabilities of the SR-71. After class, I finally walk home where I cook dinner with my 3 housemates. This normally involves a lot of joking around to wind down the day. For the last 30 minutes of my day I’ll listen to a podcast in order to take my mind off of things.

Benefits and Financial Aid

What are the NROTC scholarship benefits?

The scholarship covers full tuition at UC Berkeley, Stanford, UC Davis, and California Maritime Academy. In addition, each scholarship student receives:

-All educational fees -Uniforms -$375 towards books each semester -Monthly stipend of $250 for freshman, $300 for sophomore, $350 for junior, and $400 for senior midshipmen. -NROTC pays for students’ initial transportation from home to school and from school to summer cruise training – Students from our cross-town schools of Davis, Stanford, and California Maritime Academy are required to cover expenses to attend Thursday drill at UC Berkeley from 1400-1700 and later Naval Science classes in the evening (1700 – 1830 for classes that meet Tuesday/Thursday or 2000 for classes that meet only Thursdays). 

Does the Scholarship cover room and board expenses?

Students have the option of choosing to have their room and board paid for instead of tuition and fees, but the scholarship will not cover both. Some students choose this option when the cost of room and board exceeds the cost of tuition. Students fill out the NSTC 1533/167 form (google for most recent version) to elect this benefit. The form specifies the current rate for room and board. 

Students who find that room and board payments represent a financial hardship should inquire about their school’s financial aid program. Many of our NROTC students receive some form of financial aid from the university, either in the form of grants, loans, or work-study jobs on campus.

Are NROTC Scholarship recipients eligible for financial aid?

All questions regarding financial aid should be directed to your school’s financial aid office. It is important to note that 2009 amendments to the Higher Education Act provide that ROTC scholarships are not to be considered in determining cost of attendance or expected family contributions in evaluating a student’s eligibility for federal financial aid. Schools should treat NROTC scholarships as a veteran’s benefit and not as a scholarship.

Are there any benefits for the College Program (non-scholarship) students?

Yes. Junior and senior college program students earn “Advanced Standing,” and will begin receiving a $350 per month tax-free subsistence allowance. In addition, during the entire four years, they are given use of the uniforms they need, and their naval science textbooks. They also receive pay during summer cruises between their junior and senior years.

There are also 3 year and 2 year scholarships available for current college program midshipmen and unaffiliated students. 

Future Obligations 

What is my active duty obligation after graduation?

Our Navy Option scholarship students are required to serve a minimum of five years of active military service upon graduation. Additional requirements may be required for specific job assignments. This obligation is accepted at the beginning of the sophomore year.

Marine Corps Option scholarship midshipmen will be required to serve at least four years on active duty.

Our College Program (Advanced Standing) students are obligated for three years of active duty after graduation. They accept the obligation at the beginning of their junior year.

Google forms NSTC 1533-135 for scholarship MIDN contract and  NSTC 1533-127 for advanced standing agreement. 

Does that mean that there is no obligation incurred by incoming freshmen when they join the program?

Correct. Scholarship students have until September 1st of their sophomore year to decide whether to remain in the program and incur the obligation of service. After this date, scholarship students who decide to voluntarily leave the program must reimburse the Department of the Navy for all tuition benefits received previously, including the freshman year. Also, the current policy requires Active Enlisted Service for those scholarship students who disenroll from the program during their senior year.

College Program (Basic Standing) students become obligated immediately after receiving either a 3-Year or 2-Year scholarship, or after earning College Program (Advanced Standing) status after their Sophomore Year.

If I join the NROTC program, what kind of military duties should I expect after graduation?

Most of our Navy option students, male and female, will graduate as Unrestricted Line Officers (URL). That means that they will be expected to go on to further training in aviation, submarines, conventional or nuclear powered surface ships, explosive ordnance disposal, or Naval Special Warfare (NSW).

In general, the NROTC program does not commission midshipmen as Restricted Line Officers or into the Staff Corps. Examples include but are not limited to: Naval Intelligence, Human Resources, Public Affairs, Medical Corps, Dental Corps, Civil Engineering Corps, or Judge Advocate General’s Corps.

Those who choose (and are accepted for) the Marine Corps can go into aviation or a variety of ground officer assignments such as logistics, infantry, and armor.

Do scholarship and College Program (Advanced Standing) students receive identical assignments after graduation?

Yes. Assignments are made on the basis of the student’s choices, qualifications, performance, and needs of the Navy. Scholarship status is not a factor in the assignment process.

Will I get the choice of duty I want after graduation?

Most likely. At the beginning of senior year, our students state their duty preferences, and most will get their first choice of designator. There are prerequisites for each designator, such as being physically qualified for aviation and having adequate grades for nuclear powered ships and submarines.

At the beginning of the senior year, fall semester, our Navy option students state their duty preferences, and many will get their first choice of duty. There are some prerequisites, such as being physically qualified for aviation, and having the right college major and GPA for nuclear powered ships and submarines. Ultimately, the service assignment is dependent upon the needs of the Navy; students should be prepared to serve in any capacity required.

Marine Option students receive their duty assignments after successfully completing The Basic School (TBS) post-graduation.

What is a designator?

This is what the Navy calls an officer’s occupation. All unrestricted line designators are open for NROTC students. Designator choices for NROTC include:

• Naval Aviator (Pilot)
• Naval Flight Officer (NFO)
• Surface Warfare Officer
• Surface Warfare Officer (Nuclear Option)
• Submarine Officer
• Naval Special Warfare (SEAL)
• Special Operations (EOD)
• Naval Reactors Engineer (restricted line, but open to very few select students each year)
• Oceanography
• Engineering
• Intelligence
• Information Professional
• Cryptologic Warfare

Can I be guaranteed flight school after graduation?

The Navy does not give such a guarantee. However, experience has shown that solid academic performance, high scores on the Aviation Selection Test Battery (ASTB), and being physically qualified for aviation will give midshipmen an excellent chance of getting aviation. The Marine Corps does offer flight guarantees prior to attending The Basic School (TBS), which can be granted by meeting the requirements any time up to 90 days before graduation.

What about graduate school? Is there any way to go directly to graduate school, and to serve the obligatory military service after graduate school?

That is a possibility, but highly unlikely. A few top students are selected each year to go on to graduate school, but the vast majority of midshipmen are expected to enter the military after graduation. Keep in mind, though, that the Navy and Marine Corps have their own Postgraduate School in Monterey, California, and you will be eligible for assignment there after your first three or four years of active duty. This will enable you to obtain a graduate degree in one of the offered courses of study while receiving full pay.

Is medical school in that same category? Can I go from the NROTC program directly into medical school, and then serve my obligated time as a Navy doctor?

It is possible but the current quota for NROTC midshipmen attending Medical School is near zero and will be for the foreseeable future. More information can be found at the University of Uniformed Health Services USUHS website.

Coursework and Curriculum 

What are the specific courses that I must take if I join the NROTC program?

Navy Option:

Two Calculus Courses

Two Calculus-based Physics Courses

Two writing intensive English courses

One American Military History or National Security Policy course

One Regional/Cultural Studies course

Eight Naval Science courses (one per semester)

​Marine Option:

Six Naval Science courses

Note: AP credits can fulfill some of these requirements. However, at least one Calculus and one Physics course must be taken in the collegiate environment.

How does the Marine training differ from Navy training?

In most respects, it is the same. Marine option students are not required to take calculus and physics courses. Marine option students take different Naval Science courses in their junior and senior years, and in the summer after their junior year they must complete Officer Candidate School (OCS) in Quantico, Virginia. Our Marine Officer Instructor guides them in their development, and upon graduation they are commissioned as Second Lieutenants in the U.S. Marine Corps.

What types of academic support does the NROTC unit provide?

The NROTC unit provides professional tutoring in calculus and physics at no cost to the student. Additionally, we require all incoming freshmen and anyone struggling to participate in weekly study hours. Each midshipman is also assigned to a class advisor. The class advisor is an active duty lieutenant who provides advice about school and NROTC while keeping the big picture in mind. The advisor will ensure each midshipman is on track to complete degree and program requirements.

Do I have to major in some particular subject if I join the NROTC?

No. Any of the available majors are allowable. We encourage our students to pursue some form of technical major, but that is not a requirement. Keep in mind that Naval Service Training Command will favor technical majors when awarding scholarships. NSTC’s goal is to award 85% of the scholarships to incoming freshmen who major in STEM programs. Those who major in non-technical subjects will have to take a few technical courses, namely calculus and physics, to prepare them for the technological environment that they will encounter in their military service. These technical courses, even for non-tech majors, will usually count toward degree requirements because all majors require some math and science coursework.

Would I be allowed to change my major once I am in the NROTC program?

It depends. If you desire to attempt a more technical major or move laterally, then you will be able to change majors without issue. Examples of the above would be Physics changing to Mechanical Engineering (move up) and an Electrical Engineer becoming a Mechanical Engineer (lateral move). A few students each year will be allowed to change majors to a less technical major. An example would be a Nuclear and Radiological Engineering major moving to Management. Selection boards are held twice a year to determine which students will be approved for a change of major to a less technical degree.

Summer training and orientation 

Is there an orientation for new NROTC students?

Yes. All NROTC National Scholarship recipients are required to complete New Student Indoctrination (NSI) during the summer before the start of their freshmen year. NSI challenges midshipmen candidates mentally, morally, and physically through instruction in physical fitness, close order drill, swim qualifications, firefighting, line handling, and basic military customs, courtesies, traditions, and organization.

What will I do on summer training cruises?

There are three different cruises for scholarship students. Third Class cruises take place after freshman year, Second Class after sophomore year, and First Class after junior year. College Program students participate in First Class cruise only.

Third Class – CORTRAMID gives students the chance to learn about the four basic “line officer” specialties. The students spend one week with each of the four communities for exposure to aviation, submarines, surface ships, and Marine Corps amphibious operations. CORTRAMID takes place at either San Diego, CA or Norfolk, VA.  Second Class – Aboard either a surface ship or submarine (student’s choice) and is geared toward experiencing the Navy from an enlisted viewpoint. First Class – Provides junior officer training aboard ships, submarines, shore based aviation squadrons or a chance to try out for the Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) or Naval Special Warfare (NSW) communities.

Marine Options:

Third Class – Gives students the chance to learn about the four basic “line officer” specialties. The students spend one week at each of four locations to receive indoctrination in aviation, submarine, surface ships, and Marine Corps amphibious operations. Second Class – Fleet Marine Force (Marine Month) gives students a basic introduction to the Marine Air-Ground Task Force (MAGTF) during training either at Camp Lejeune, NC or Camp Pendleton, CA. Students will learn basic competencies of being a Marine Rifleman. First Class – 6 week Officer Candidate School in Quantico, VA.

I need to work during the summer. May I?

The summer cruises are part of our curriculum and are a required part of the program. However, we will allow you to state your preference for when you would like to conduct the cruise. The cruises are generally four to six weeks long, so you should still be able to work for part of the summer. Also, midshipmen are paid about $550 per month during the duration of the cruise.

Where do we go during summer cruise, and who pays for our transportation?

Midshipmen can travel all over the world on their summer cruises, depending on their class year and whether they are a Navy or Marine Corps option. Generally, midshipmen will travel to one of the many US Navy and Marine Corps fleet concentration areas (e.g. San Diego, CA, or Norfolk, VA) before embarking on cruise with their host command, whose destination is largely dependent on their assigned mission. The Navy pays for travel expenses from school or your home to the cruise site and your return to home each summer.

Pirates Cove Student Assistant (Summer Training Cruise)

Apply now Job no: 536923 Work type: Student Assistant Location: Maritime Academy Categories: Excluded, Temporary, Part Time, Student Services

Note: Please use the CSUM email when applying for this position.

Working Title:  Pirates Cove Student Assistant 

Classification Title:  Student Assistant-FWS/ Non-FWS

Department Name:  Office of the Commandant

Time Base: Part-time

Hours to be Worked:  Up to 20 hours per week

Supervisor's Name: Jimmy Moore

Pay Plan:  Hourly

Bargaining Unit:   Excluded (E99)

Employment Type: Temporary

Pay Level and Pay Rate: 

• Hourly Rate: $16.00

Application Deadline: Open until filled 

Job Summary:   

Under the direction of The Captain and Chief Steward, this position is assigned to manage the Pirate’s Cove during the annual training cruise. Greets and assists customers with store inquiries, answers the phone and tabulates purchases using the register for transactions. Use safe money-handling procedures and secure transaction practices. Take inventory, stock shelves, and organize the store.

About the California State University Maritime Academy:

Established in 1929, California State University Maritime Academy, a campus of the California State University, is the only degree-granting maritime academy on the West Coast. Located on the scenic Vallejo waterfront, the campus serves a student population of approximately 1000 undergraduates and 50 graduate students.

Cal Maritime offers seven baccalaureate degrees in Business Administration, International Strategy and Security, Facilities Engineering Technology, Marine Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering,  Marine Transportation, and Oceanography. The undergraduate curriculum includes licensing programs for future merchant marine, Coast Guard, and Naval reserve officers. Cal Maritime also offers a Master of Science in Transportation and Engineering Management degree, as well as a number of extended learning programs and courses.

Job Duties:

• Greet customers and render assistance as necessary responding to inquiries of products and merchandise.
• Answers phone and responds to inquiries or direct calls for appropriate resolution.
• Starts up and shuts down register, troubleshoots, counts down register, performs cashier audits, etc.
• Process daily cash, and credit/debit card transactions,
• Process receipts for all transactions
• Balance the cash drawer including checks and credit card receipts.
• Observe safe money-handling procedures and secure transaction practices when accepting cash payments, making changes, accepting checks and credit card payments, and processing refunds.
• Use cashier integrity to safeguard register and drawer deposits.
• Organize & straighten merchandise, stock shelves, and price merchandise
• May assist in setting up displays and signs.
• Organize, maintain, and clean store and equipment.
• Ensure all equipment is in working condition and report any malfunctioning equipment to the Chief Steward.
• Take inventory including before the start of the Cruise, during, and at the end of the Cruise.
• Receive and check products.
• Complete and update the inventory template.
• Other duties assigned by The Captain or Chief Steward.

Hours may vary, typically 6-7 days- 20 HRS/Week. While at sea, the PC is open 7 days a week, in port PC is closed.

Must attend all mandatory Cruise meetings including meetings occurring before the start of Cruise and all trainings along with IT and accounting Dept.

Required Qualifications:  

• Must possess a valid U.S. Passport and a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) A Merchant Mariner Credential is not required.
• Strong customer service skills including effective communication.
• Computer literacy.
• Ability to prioritize and organize workload.
• Nights and weekends are required.

Preferred Qualifications: 

• 0 - 12 months of previous retail or clerical experience preferred.

Background Check: Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check, and fingerprinting) is required for employment. CSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.

Eligibility to Work:   Applicants must provide proof of U.S. citizenship or authorization to work in the United States within three days of the date of hire.

Title IX: Please view the Notice of Non-Discrimination on the Basis of Gender or Sex and Contact Information for Title IX Coordinator at: https://www2.calstate.edu/titleix

EEO Statement: Cal Maritime is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer. The university subscribes to all state and federal regulations and prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity/gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, age, disability, genetic information, medical condition, covered veteran status, or any other protected status.  Reasonable Accommodations will be provided to applicants with qualifying disabilities who self-disclose by contacting the Benefits Coordinator at (707) 654-1146.

Application Procedure:  Click "APPLY NOW" to complete the Cal Maritime Online Employment Application and attach the following documents: cover letter and resume. 

Disclaimer: The provisions of this job bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract and any provisions contained may be modified or changed.

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