Purpose: The goal of CU NROTCÌýis toÌýlead, organize, and set the conditions for all our Midshipmen, MECEPs, STA-21s to successfully complete academic and commissioning requirements and prepare for service as officers in the USN and USMC.

Method: The Battalion will work closely with the NROTC staff to develop, communicate, and execute an effective and efficient training plan and other activities & engagements that achieve the above priorities and leads to the desired endstate. CU Boulders NROTC wants to maximize integration between our Navy and Marine options and OCS/PLC students in areas that make sense while also preserving the necessary training preparations to enable success in summer training. As a student & tenet organization, the Bn will seek engagement with the University, local communities, & alumni to enable leadership opportunities and expand relationships.

Endstate: Upon graduation you will become a fully qualified, resilient, high-character, and balanced USN/USMC commissioned officers capable of immediately leading our nation’s Sailors and Marines while also attracting new members from the University, high school, and STA-21/MECEP ranks as the premier NROTC program in the nation.

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Active-Duty and Marine-option students executingÌýtheir semester Field Exercise in Jacks Valley,ÌýColorado, faced sub-freezing tempuratures, 400+ feetelevation changes, and regular sleep deprivation to simulate real-world wartime conditions and build motivated, mission-ready teams! Check out two seperate videos of FEX and !

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Marine-option Midshipmen and active duty Marine studentsÌýsweat it out during a Marine Corps Martial Arts physical training session!

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CU NROTC midshipman and active-duty students compete in ultimate frisbee!
CU NROTC midshipman and active-duty students compete in ultimate frisbee!

Active-duty students and midshpmen wrap up a successful semester by competing in round-robinÌýseries of Ultimate Frisbee games on CU's business field.