Fact sheet Department of Naval Science
From the desert to the sea
The mission of the Arizona State University Naval ROTC is to develop midshipmen morally, mentally and physically to commission naval o cers possessing the highest ideals of service and selflessness.
Path to leadership
The purpose of the Sea Devil Battalion is to educate and train qualified men and women with the fighting spirit to serve as commissioned o cers. As the largest single source of Navy and Marine Corps o cers, the NROTC Scholarship Program plays an important role in preparing young individuals for leadership positions.
Academic aptitude is highly valued for midshipmen in the Sea Devil Battalion, which provides students with access to tutoring, study facilities and a student success manager.
Moral character of an o cer is of utmost importance; as such, it is the task of NROTC to represent the Navy and Marine Corps’ best interests in evaluating and developing the moral character of candidates for commission.
Physical training and conditioning are important for all trainees to help develop healthy habits necessary for a military lifestyle and give midshipmen the required confi dence and ability to lead from the front.
Extracurriculars
in the NROTC provide an environment that will help students engage with their community by o ering mentorship, academic assistance, physical challenges and avenues for professional development.
Providing the tools and experience for the next generation of leaders
ASU’s Sea Devil Battalion is renowned for producing topcaliber U.S. Navy Ensigns and U.S. Marine Corps Second Lieutenants. Participants develop unparalleled leadership skills, receive full-tuition scholarships and embark on lifechanging adventures to prepare them for distinguished careers in military service.
The valuable training and confidence I gained through Naval ROTC have been exceptionally important in preparing me for success as a Naval O cer. I am deeply appreciative of the support from the NROTC sta and of my peers, which has molded me into an e ective leader.”
Ensign Donavon Guhin BA in mathematics, minor in military leadership, 2024 Dean’s Medal recipient
I was surrounded by some of the most intelligent, physically fit and morally sound peers…. This gave me a more competitive edge as a person and a professional.”
Captain Alicia Page USMC 0102 Manpower O cer BS in communications, minor in political science, 2018
The four years at ASU NROTC prepared me incredibly well for the balancing act of furthering qualifications, leading sailors and staying mentally and physically fit in the Navy’s surface community.” Lieutenant Justice Felton
Department of Naval Science
The NROTC Battalion at ASU was activated in August 2010 with a class of 60 midshipmen. Presently, the unit is home to 130 midshipmen, o cer candidates and MECEPs in five di erent programs. ASU NROTC has quickly earned a reputation for producing the finest o cers for fleets in aviation, surface warfare, nuclear propulsion and the Marine Corps.
NROTC commissions Ensigns and Second Lieutenants into communities such as aviation, surface warfare, submarine warfare, special warfare (Navy SEAL and explosive Ordinance Disposal) and the Marine Corps. nrotc.asu.edu
Support our Student Battalion
Your generosity allows us to provide advanced training and formative development experiences to ensure the success of future military o cers preparing to lead Sailors and Marines. In past years, donations have funded midshipman attendance at drill meets, student leadership symposiums and team-building events for student leaders. Scan qr code to make
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At ASU with NROTC, I had the freedom and ability to train with my tight-knit unit and work toward bettering myself as a leader while simultaneously taking advantage of various clubs such as triathlon and even a study abroad program in France. Nowhere else will you have the best of both these worlds between college and military.”
1st Lieutenant Noah Kutz USMC 0302 Infantry O cer BA in global studies, BA in French, 2021
Arizona State University | Social Sciences Building 951 S. Cady Mall, Room 227 | P.O. Box 872801
Tempe, AZ 85281-2801
September 2024