


Our Mission

The Navy ROTC Program was established to develop midshipmen mentally, morally and physically and to imbue them with the highest ideals of duty, and loyalty, and with the core values of honor, courage and commitment in order to commission college graduates as naval officers who possess a basic professional background, are motivated toward careers in the naval service, and have a potential for future development in mind and character so as to assume the highest responsibilities of command, citizenship and government.

The Capital Battalion
Colloquially known as "The Capital Battalion" our unit is home to approximately 100 Navy and Marine option Midshipmen, Navy Officer Candidates, and Active Duty Marines in the Marine Enlisted Commissioning Education Program. Located in the heart of the nation's capital, the battalion has access to awe-inspiring monuments, esteemed speakers, and custom military opportunities unique to the area, including guided visits to the Pentagon, the White House, and Arlington National Cemetery.