Navy ROTC at The Citadel

Preparing for War

It is the Commander's Intent that the training provided at this command will produce commissioned officers for service in the Navy and Marine Corps that possess the requisite skills for success in the Fleet and Operating Forces. Training will be mandatory for all scholarship and college program participants and Seaman-to-Admiral 21 (STA-21) participants. Those students attending The Citadel or local colleges and universities and are members of the Platoon Leaders Class (PLC), Officer Candidates Course (OCC), Navy Baccalaureate Degree Completion Program (BDCP) or Nuclear Propulsion Officer Candidate Program (NUPOC) are welcome and highly encouraged to participate in our training. It is the Commander's Intent to provide comprehensive and flexible training opportunities for anyone in the Low Country who demonstrates the desire to become a Naval Officer.