Navy Option Midshipmen selected for aviation will report to Naval Air Station Pensacola, Florida, where they will first complete the Naval Introductory Flight Evaluation Program (NIFE). Afterward, they will begin the Student Naval Aviator (SNA) or Student Naval Flight Officer (SNFO) training pipelines. Upon successful completion of flight school, they will earn the prestigious “Wings of Gold.” At that point, Naval Aviators will incur an eight-year commitment, and Naval Flight Officers will incur a six-year commitment, as they advance to their specific aircraft assignments.

The Navy’s Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Force is responsible for disarming, rendering safe, and disposing of explosive devices. This community is composed of highly trained personnel dedicated to their unique and dangerous mission of protecting lives. Midshipmen pursuing a career in EOD will participate in specialized summer training after their junior year. If selected, they will undergo an intense training pipeline post-commissioning to join this small, close-knit, and highly valued community.

Midshipmen can receive a Ground contract in either the Active or Reserve forces during their time in the NROTC Battalion. Once they graduate and commission, they will attend The Basic School (TBS) located in Quantico, VA, after which they will be assigned their specialty. The designator “Ground”, means that the individual can be assigned to any ground related MOS within the Marine Corps.

Those who are selected for the Law MOS will commission and continue their education to obtain a Law Degree. In order to apply for a Law Contract, Midshipmen must pass the LSAT with a 150 or higher and be accepted to a Law School. After they have obtained their Law Degree and passed the Bar Exam, Law Contracted Officers will report to The Basic School (TBS).

The Navy SEALs are an elite special operations force tasked with executing some of the most challenging and high-stakes missions. SEALs are trained to operate in all environments—sea, air, and land—and are renowned for their exceptional physical and mental toughness. Midshipmen aspiring to join this prestigious community will undergo a rigorous selection process during the summer after their junior year. If selected, they will enter an intensive training pipeline post-commissioning to earn their place among this small, highly skilled, and tightly knit team, celebrated for their unmatched commitment and effectiveness.