Stephen D. Matts, Chair
Stephen D. Matts, Captain, USN
Timothy Nichols, Lieutenant Colonel, USMC
Chad Fleming, Captain, USMC; Brian G. Lubitz , Lieutenant, USN; Ian J. Hildreth, Lieutenant, USN; Jeff A. Gerring, Lieutenant Junior Grade, USN
Since its commissioning in 1941, the Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps unit of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill has commissioned hundreds of officers into the Navy and the Marine Corps. The proud tradition established at Chapel Hill is highlighted by the fact that at one time only the Naval Academy had commissioned more naval officers than this University.
The purpose of the Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps is to provide a source of highly qualified officers to serve on ships, as aviators and submariners, or in the Marine Corps. Additionally, the NROTC program offers scholarships for students pursuing a degree in nursing. Students (midshipmen) who obtain a baccalaureate degree and who satisfy academic and physical requirements are commissioned as either ensigns in the Navy or second lieutenants in the Marine Corps. Nursing degree students receive ensign commissions in the Navy Nurse Corps. Students may participate in NROTC in one of two programs - the NROTC Scholarship Program or the NROTC College Program. NROTC scholarships provide for books, fees, tuition, uniforms, and a monthly allowance of $250 to $400. Students participating in the college program receive their NROTC books, uniforms, and a monthly allowance of $350 to $400 during the junior and senior years. A major advantage of the college program is the excellent opportunity to win two- and three-year NROTC scholarships.
Regardless of enrollment category, many things are common to both programs:
Most naval science courses carry academic credit.
No military obligation is incurred until the sophomore year for scholarship midshipmen and until the junior year for college program midshipmen.
All midshipmen who successfully complete program and graduation requirements receive commissions as officers in the Navy or Marine Corps.
Applicants are considered without regard to race or sex.
Maximum attention is dedicated to ensuring that each midshipman leads a full and productive University life. Midshipmen are encouraged to participate on University athletic teams as well as in campus politics, fraternities, dormitories, intramurals, sororities, and other organizations. Additionally, midshipmen are provided an outstanding opportunity to examine and experience many alternative career paths, social events, and experiences through field trips, summer cruises, and the midshipman military organization.
Midshipmen take the same basic naval science courses and laboratories in the first two years. This involves a combination of courses in naval science and the Curriculum in Peace, War, and Defense designed to provide a well-rounded individual to commissioned service. During the junior and senior years, students who desire a commission in the Marine Corps take NAVS 311 and 411 in place of NAVS 202, 301, 302, and 401. Midshipmen pursuing a nursing degree participate in an abbreviated NROTC curriculum.
Information about application for and admission in the UNC-Chapel Hill Naval ROTC may be obtained by visiting the Naval Armory on campus or addressing an inquiry to: Professor of Naval Science, CB# 3325, The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, N.C. 27599-3325, or by calling (919) 962-3669/1198. Information regarding the national Naval ROTC program is available from Navy or Marine Corps recruiting stations or established Naval or Marine Corps reserve units.
NAVS
101 [031] Introduction to Naval Science (1). Fundamental orientation to Naval service emphasizing the mission, organization, regulations, customs and traditions, broad warfare components, and major challenges facing Naval/Marine Corps officers. First year.
190 [090] Seminar in Topics of Naval Science (1-12). Permission of the department chair is required. Seminar of topics regarding the U.S. Navy.
196 [096] Independent Study in Naval Science (1-12). Permission of the department chair is required. Readings and research by an individual student on a subject related to the U.S. Navy.
201 [061] Naval Leadership and Management (1). A study of organizational principles, management theory, and leadership styles as they apply in the Navy and Department of Defense. Sophomore year.
202 [051] Navigation (3). A comprehensive study of the theory, principles, and procedures of ship navigation, movements, and employment. Course includes spherical trigonometry, mathematics, analysis, study and practices, spherical, triangulation, sextants, navigation publications, and report logs. Covers rules of the road, lights, signals, and navigational aids, including inertial systems. Sophomore year.
202L [051L] Navigation Laboratory (1). Prerequisite, corequisite, NAVS 202. Practical application of the theories and principles of navigation as presented in the lecture series. Sophomore year.
211L [055] Marine Option Naval Science Laboratory (0.5). One laboratory hour per week designed to introduce topics and activities relevant to the professional development of the prospective Marine Corps officer. Required for Marine Option 2/C.
301 [032] Naval Ships Engineering Systems (3). An introductory course and survey of ship design, characteristics, propulsion (including nuclear power) and control systems, and the principles of ship stability. Junior year.
302 [041] Naval Weapons Systems (3). A descriptive survey course in engineering aspects of ships weapons guidance, control, and propulsion systems and characteristics of ships weapons systems. Junior year.
311 [053] Evolution of Warfare (3). Survey of the evolution of warfare through the study of selected campaigns and classic battles, with special emphasis on the principles of war, the military impact of leadership, and the evolution of tactics, weapons, and weaponry. Junior year.
401 [052] Naval Operations (4). A study of the maneuvering of ships in formation, and the operations in which naval vessels engage daily. Senior year.
402 [062] Naval Leadership and Ethics (1). Capstone leadership course in NROTC curriculum, emphasizing leadership skills and their ethical implications for the competent commissioned officer in areas of human resources and material management. Senior year.
411 [054] Amphibious Warfare (3). A survey of the projection of sea power ashore, with special emphasis on the evolution of an innovation in amphibious warfare in the 20th century, through the study of historical amphibious landings and campaigns. Senior year.
500L [070L] Naval Science Laboratory (0.5). Required of all NROTC students. Meets once a week to provide supplemental military training including close order drill, physical fitness, inspections, guest lectures, and leadership training.