Northwest Navy

Every year a different university hosts Northwest Navy (NWN), an annual competition between universities in the Pacific Northwest. Competitors include University of Idaho/Washington State University, Oregon State University, University of Utah, and University of Washington. This competition was not able to take place in the past three years due to the COVID-19 Pandemic.

On April 8th, 2022, the UI/WSU NROTC Battalion travelled to the University of Washington campus in Seattle to compete in the 62nd Northwest Navy. The day of the competition, the four universities competed in events that challenged them physically and mentally. These events include Physical Readiness Test (PRT), Physical Fitness Test (PFT), Basketball, Spike-ball, Soccer, Ammo Can Relay, Tug of War, Academics, Ultimate Frisbee, Volleyball, Endurance Course, Color Guard and Drill.

To cap off the Northwest Navy Competition, the drill teams competed in a Close-Order Drill Competition. Drill team members competed with decommissioned M16 drill rifles; performing commands on a given drill card. The drill team had weekly practices in the early mornings, the late evenings to work with their team to develop their skills necessary to succeed in the competition.

Northwest Navy has taught the Battalion members many important skills and lessons. Midshipmen, MECEPs, OCs were able to meet new people, work as a team, and come together to build esprit de corps. Congratulations and good job to all the Midshipmen, MECEPs, and OCs that dedicated their time and hard work into competing and making the Northwest Navy Competition possible. After the long year of dedication and hard work, the University of Idaho/Washington State University earned 2nd place out of all the four universities. Although, the Battalion did not place first, the Battalion Midshipmen had an enjoyable and memorable experiences while built camaraderie. - MIDN Plernchaiyaphum